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- West Memphis Three’s Damien Echols Offers Tips for Surviving Isolation
Having issues? Echols shares how he learned to cope. Continue reading…
- ZAKK WYLDE Is Working On New BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Songs
Zakk Wylde has commenced the songwriting process for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY’s new studio album. Earlier today, Ozzy’s longtime guitarist took to his Twitter to share a video of him at the piano accompanied by his seven-year-old son, Sabbath Page Wielandt Wylde. He wrote in a caption: “BLACK LABEL SONGWRITING SESSIONS O’ DOOM/DESTRUCTION/DEMOLITION & DOUBLE BUBBLE […]
- CARCASS’s New Album Delayed Due To Novel Coronavirus
British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have announced that their new album, “Torn Arteries”, has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The LP had been previously scheduled to arrive on August 7 via Nuclear Blast. Earlier today, CARCASS took to its social media to write: “Well there’s no way our new album is gonna get […]
- Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Celebrates His Brother’s Birthday With Sweet Open Letter
Halestorm vocalist Lzzy Hale has shared a new photo on her official Instagram account and celebrated the 34th birthday of her brother and drummer of Halestorm, Arejay Hale, with a special message. In the caption of the picture, Lzzy revealed how important Arejay is to her life and showed how proud she is. Also, Lzzy […]
- Carcass Delay the Release of Their New Album
Well, here’s some news which certainly will not brighten your day: Carcass have opted to delay the August 7 release of their heavily anticipated new album, Torn Arteries. The reason for the delay? I’ll give you two guesses, but you’re only gonna need one… Here’s the announcement: “Well there’s no way our new album is […]
- Fargo Strut release new album ‘Can’t Cool Down’
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- Alestorm Release Raucous New Song and Video, “Treasure Chest Party Quest”
Do you like drinking? Guns? Babes? Sex? Making money? Being generally debaucherous? The new Alestorm song, “Treasure Chest Party Quest,” has all of those things, along with a completely over-the-top video that shoves them all right in your face. You know… typical Alestorm! Says the band: “Oh wow! We tried our very best to make […]
- Ghost’s Papa Nihil + Nameless Ghouls Immortalized in New Statues
You can add a supporting cast to your collection. Continue reading…
- Behold, a Metalcore Cover of The Tiger King’s “Here Kitty Kitty”
It’s safe to say we’ll be experiencing a glut of Tiger King-related content in the coming days as everyone who binged the series last week has now finished putting those Joe Exotic-inspired creative juices into action. If you haven’t seen Tiger King yet, or don’t care — this is your warning! And so: after Trivium’s […]
- Dirty Skirty working on new studio album
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- TESTAMENT’s CHUCK BILLY: How Coronavirus Pandemic Will Change Global Touring Circuit
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, who was one of the first metal musicians to test positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, spoke to “The Classic Metal Show” about what he expects the touring circuit to be like after the pandemic starts abating. “We want to travel the world and go away from […]
- Tigertailz release video for track “Bloodsuckers”
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- Joe Satriani Reveals The Guitar That He Will Never Sell
One of the most talented guitarists of all time who is preparing to release his upcoming album this year, Joe Satriani, made a new interview with Guitar Player Magazine and talked about his guitar collection. As he shared his thoughts on favorite vintage guitars, he also praised 1958 Fender Esquire by saying that he will […]
- TESTAMENT Bassist STEVE DIGIORGIO Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. DiGiorgio’s test results were revealed by TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, who was one of the first heavy metal musicians to share his own COVID-19 diagnosis. Billy previously said that he had “been feeling unwell” since returning home to the […]
- Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Shares First Photo With His Wife After COVID-19 Epidemic
Former Dream Theater and current Sons of Apollo drummer, Mike Portnoy, has shared a new photo of himself with his beloved wife, Marlene Portnoy, on his official Instagram page. As we all know, COVID-19, publicly known as the new coronavirus, first appeared in Wuhan, China, and spread to the world in 3 months. It affected many […]
- Video: The Black Dahlia Murder’s Trevor Strnad Takes Us Inside His Home!
Given how dedicated he is to all things metal, The Black Dahlia Murder frontman Trevor Strnad’s home is precisely what you’d expect: full to the brim with metal t-shirts (hundreds!), posters, flags, miscellaneous merch, CDs (thousands!), vinyl and more, including an impressive video game collection. It’s exactly the kind of nerd paradise one could enter […]
- System of a Down’s Serj Tankian Raps on New Track, “Introvert (Call Me Crazy)”
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian may not be working on new music with his bandmates, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been keeping busy creatively of late. His latest musical effort, “Introvert (Call Me Crazy),” is a guest appearance with Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities and Armenian rapper Misho. You can have a listen to […]
- DEATH ANGEL’s WILL CARROLL Checks In From The Hospital: ‘Rumors Of My Death Have Greatly Been Exaggerated’
DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll is on the mend after recently spending almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. Earlier today, the musician — who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus — checked in from the hospital to thank his […]
- Megadeth Bassist + Friends Launch Free Lessons for Music Students
David Ellefson, Frank Bello, Chris Kael and more will show students how it’s done. Continue reading…
- Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5’s Wife Flaunts Her Top While Flipping-Off To The Camera
Rob Zombie guitarist John 5’s wife, Rita Lowery, has shared a new photo of herself on her official Instagram page and mesmerized fans by her latest appearance. As you might see in the photo, Rita flaunted her perfect body in the poolside by wearing a breast revealing skin-tight swimsuit, with a pair of sunglasses. She […]
- New Sheer Velocity Album Features Members of Testament, Living Colour and More
Guitarist Andee Blacksugar (KMFDM, Black Sugar Transmission) has decided to use the current quarantine to his creative advantage, producing an entire album’s worth of material, Lockdown Lullabies, in just two weeks, with some very special guests on board. “Starting on Monday March 16th, I went on social media each day and asked my followers/friends for a […]
- Watch WHITESNAKE’s DAVID COVERDALE Perform New Quarantine Song ‘Vacuum & Dust’
WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has uploaded a video of him performing a new coronavirus quarantine song called “Vacuum & Dust”. Check it out below. As previously reported, all of WHITESNAKE’s previously announced touring activities, including this summer’s U.S. trek with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE and NIGHT RANGER, have been canceled so that Coverdale can […]
- SEBASTIAN BACH: Anyone Would Make A Better President Than A Reality Television Show Host
Sebastian Bach says that anybody would make a better president than a reality television show host. The former SKID ROW singer made the comment while sharing a CNN article about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisting that he will never run for president. Sebastian tweeted: “anyone is better than a reality television show host. Got […]
- Hollywood Vampires’ Alice Cooper Pays His Tribute To Brian May In A Classy Way
Hollywood Vampires singer Alice Cooper has shared a new photo of himself with Queen guitarist Brian May on his official Instagram account and honored him in a classy way. Alice Cooper too to Instagram to announce the participation of Queen icon in his show, ‘Vintage Vault Podcast.’ He said that he is honored by Bri’s […]
- Review: Does Testament’s Titans of Creation Live up to their Legacy?
I think we can all agree things suck right now. Like, a lot. Enter the eternal soundtrack for things sucking: thrash metal. Testament’s latest is the album for the moment precisely because it’s not the album for the moment. Honestly, songs about Heaven’s Gate, nuclear Armageddon, and ’80s serial killer Richard Ramirez (a.k.a. The Night […]
- Aerosmith Star Steven Tyler’s Daughter Liv Shares A Heartwarming Update From Self-Quarantine
Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler’s daughter and well-known actress, Liv Tyler, has shared a really sweet video of herself with her lovely daughter, Lula Rose Gardner, via Instagram. Like everybody, Liv Tyler is staying at home to protect herself and her family from the coronavirus and trying to get past these tough times. Today, she shared a […]
- Metallica Donate $350,000 to COVID-19 Relief Charities
The mensches in Metallica have announced they’re donating $350,000, via their All Within My Hands charity foundation, to four “organizations dedicated to assisting those hit hard by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.” Specifically, the money will go to Feeding America, which does exactly what you think it does; Direct Relief, which has been providing personal protection […]
- NIGHTWISH’s MARCO HIETALA: Lyric Video For ‘Death March For Freedom’ Solo Single
The official live video for the song “Death March For Freedom” from NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala (a.k.a. Marko Hietala) can be seen below. The track is taken from will release the English version of his solo album, “Pyre Of The Black Heart”, which came out on January 24 via Nuclear Blast. The style of the […]
- Silverstein’s New Album Shows Early 2000s Wasn’t All Bullsh-t — Interview
Silverstein are bigger than they’ve ever been. Continue reading…
- Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Reveals An Argument She Had With Dave: “That Conversation’s Over!”
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter, talented vocalist and gorgeous model, Electra Mustaine, has shared a new video on her official Instagram account and revealed how she is funnily arguing with her father. In the video, Electra used the filter of the conversation between Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick to show how she is arguing with […]
- Death Angel Drummer Emerges from 12-Day Coma: “Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated”
Good news from Death Angel drummer Will Carroll, who has been hospitalized for nearly two weeks with COVID-19: the vaunted thrash skinsman is on the mend! Carroll’s condition first came into the public eye on March 22 when Exodus guitarist Gary Holt painted a grim picture of the drummer’s condition, revealing he was in the […]
- LAMB OF GOD Guitarist MARK MORTON Discusses New Album Artwork (Video)
A one-minute video in which LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton discusses the artwork for the band’s upcoming self-titled album can be seen below. “Lamb Of God” will be released on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to “VII: Sturm Und Drang” marks LAMB OF […]
- Alestorm Go on ‘Treasure Chest Party Quest’ in New Video, Announce Sixth Album
Argh, the pirate metal crew Alestorm be back, matey. Continue reading…
- Killswitch Engage Frontman Jesse Leach Has Shared Another Electronic Track
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach and his girlfriend (known only as @porphyraphilia) released an electronic music track, “Luminescent Dreams,” back in February, under the moniker The Way Back Within (also the name of Jesse’s non-music Instagram account). Now Leach has released another song in that vein, “The Path,” an ambient track which again features vocals […]
- METALLICA’s ‘All Within My Hands’ Foundation Donates $350,000 For COVID-19 Relief
In the wake of the spread of the coronavirus, the most vulnerable people in our communities need help now more than ever. METALLICA’s All Within My Hands is reaching out with four grants totaling $350,000 to organizations dedicated to assisting those hit hard by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic: Feeding America, Direct Relief, Crew Nation, USBG […]
- OTHERWISE Singer ADRIAN PATRICK: ‘This Pandemic Doesn’t Discriminate’
Las Vegas rockers OTHERWISE have released a Larry Hinson-directed music video for their song “Crossfire”. The track is taken from the band’s latest studio album, “Defy”, which was released last November via Mascot Records, a division of Mascot Label Group. For the “Crossfire” clip, OTHERWISE took to the streets to capture a picture of Las […]
- K.K. DOWNING Praises KK’S PRIEST Guitarist A.J. MILLS: He ‘Has Gone From Strength To Strength’
Former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar), Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) and Les Binks (drums) recently joined forced in a new band called KK’S PRIEST. The group, which pays homage to Downing’s past, is rounded out by guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE) and bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX). Speaking about Mills, Downing said: “A.J. was just […]
- Sven Gali to release new EP ‘3’ via RFL Records & Entertainment on June 12th
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- DUFF MCKAGAN And FLEA Praise THE STOOGES’ ‘Fun House’ Ahead Of 50th-Anniversary Box Set
Rhino has set a July 17 release date for THE STOOGES’ 50th-anniversary “Fun House” box set. Featured are all seven tracks from the original album, newly remastered on 2-LP 45 RPM (for highest audio quality), the vinyl debut of “The Complete Funhouse Sessions” and “Have Some Fun: Live At Ungano’s”, a recording of THE STOOGES […]
- Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Checks In From Quarantine (Video)
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has uploaded a short video from his home in Jupiter, Florida, where he is quarantining with his wife, Nicole. He captioned the clip: “Just having some fun during Social Distancing”. To date, Newsted has been part of the Jupiter community for nearly 20 years. “For my wife Nicole and I, […]
- Tiger King‘s Joe Exotic Once Asked Marilyn Manson to Endorse Him for Oklahoma Governor
A couple of years before zookeeper / cub breeder / country star / crazyman Joe Exotic became the star of Netflix’s smash hit Tiger King, he ran for political office. Not once, but twice! First for President of the United States of America in 2016, then for Governor of Oklahoma in 2018. Needless to say, […]
- Guns N’ Roses Star Duff Praises His Wife’s Gym-Honed Body On Instagram
The iconic bassist of Guns N’ Roses, Duff McKagan, has shared a heart-throbbing photo of his beloved wife, Susan Holmes McKagan, posing for a famous magazine, Shape America. As you can see in the photo below, Duff McKagan shared a photo of the pose that his wife gave to the Share magazine and in the […]
- KISS’ Gene Simmons Stuns Fans By Comparing His 5 Years-Old Photo To New One
KISS co-singer and bassist Gene Simmons has shared a throwback photo on his verified Twitter page and compared his 5-year-old version to his recent appearance. Gene Simmons took to Twitter to share a picture of himself merged onto his childhood version. In the caption, he asked his fans which is better by comparing both versions. Here’s […]
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Floats Conspiracy Theories About The Origin Of The New Coronavirus: ‘I Have A Big Imagination’
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has floated a couple of conspiracy theories about the origins of the novel coronavirus, including the suggestion that the COVID-19 virus was created in a laboratory. There has been no shortage of conspiracy theories flying around about the how the coronavirus was unleashed, such as that the pandemic […]
- RICK ASTLEY Models Personalized MOTÖRHEAD T-Shirt
To kick off the year in which MOTÖRHEAD’s seminal “Ace Of Spades” album turns forty, the Every Playlist Louder Than Everyone Else site was launched in January. This interactive web site enables fans to curate their own, personalized Spotify playlist of ear drum perforating Motörsongs and pitch them against their fellow Motörbangers. Fans can compete […]
- Metallica Donating $350K in Grants to Four Covid-19 Relief Organizations
Find out how you can help the four organizations as well. Continue reading…
- Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser Says These Are the Best Metal Guitar Solos of All Time
I think it’s safe to say that Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser probably knows a lot of about the ins and outs of playing metal guitar. This being the case, you might be interested to check out this playlist he made for Metal Hammer of his favorite metal guitar solos (and do please note that he said […]
- 23 Rare + Expensive Rock and Metal Action Figures
Do you have any? Continue reading…
- Live Nation Launches Initiative To Help Out-of-Work Live Music Crew Workers
Finally, a bit of good news to counter the endless stream of coronavirus-related doom and misery: concert promotion behemoth Live Nation has launched an initiative to benefit live music crew workers who have found themselves out of work as a result of the live events industry collapse. The initiative, Crew Nation, will be run by […]
