Jan Stenfors, known across the globe as Nasty Suicide from Hanoi Rocks, The Cherry Bombz, and Cheap & Nasty, is getting ready for a big comeback in 2022. Nasty’s new band is named Stenfors, and as you can probably guess, this is a true family affair, a band of brothers.…
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STEVE CONTE discusses his work with Michael Monroe, New York Dolls, and more
INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Steve Conte is an American musician, songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer. Currently, he plays in Michael Monroe’s band and is also a solo artist. Previously, Conte has worked and recorded with several bands, including New York Dolls, Company of Wolves, and Billy Squier.…
TERRY CHIMES – The Crunch, ex- The Clash, Hanoi Rocks, Black Sabbath and more..
INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJALA Terry Chimes is an English musician, best known as the original drummer for the punk group The Clash. He played with the band originally between 1976 -1977 and again from 1982 to 1983. In 1985, he played with Hanoi Rocks until the band broke. From the…
ANITA CHELLAMAH – solo artist, ex- Cherry Bombz, Toto Coelo
ANITA CHELLAMAH INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJALA Anita Chellamah is a British singer and actress, best known for her career with the pop band Toto Coelo and rock band Cherry Bombz. The latter was formed in 1984. The lineup consisted of Anita, ex-Hanoi Rocks members, Andy McCoy, Nasty Suicide, Terry Chimes,…
KOTKAN MERIPAIVAT feat. Twisted Sister, Hardcore Superstar, Michael Monroe etc.
KOTKA, FINLAND REVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ The Kotka Maritime Days were held again this year on the last weekend of July. The festival, which has been organized since 1962, has become one of Finland’s largest summer events. In general, the event has gathered more than 200,000 visitors in…
MICHAEL MONROE: Live at Club Tavastia, HELSINKI
01.04.2010 REVIEW AND PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ It’s been about ten years when Michael Monroe last played a solo show in Helsinki. That’s, of course, because of Hanoi Rocks’ rebirth, which started in 2001. Hanoi Rocks released three successful studio albums before they decided to disband again in 2009 after…
CONNY BLOOM & A.C CHRISTELL of Electric Boys, ex- Hanoi Rocks
INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ On April 12th, 2009, the eighth sold-out gig in only six days at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki concluded the series of farewell performances by HANOI ROCKS. After putting out three albums, TWELVE SHOTS ON THE ROCKS (2002), ANOTHER HOSTILE TAKEOVER (2005), and STREET POETRY…