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- Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Launches Concert Venue In Wolverhampton, England
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has launched a new concert venue in Wolverhampton, England. Dubbed KK’s Steel Mill, the venue will host a number of hard rock and heavy metal acts over the coming months, including U.S. rockers SKID ROW, who are booked to play there in August. Says Downing: “It’s with great pleasure […]
- Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars live UK cinema event announced
Eric Clapton will be coming to London next week for the UK premiere of his documentary ‘Life In 12 Bars’.
- Babymetal Unleash Cryptic Video Teasing The ‘Metal Resistance’
Babymetal unleash esoteric trailer marking the beginning of the “Metal Resistance.” Continue reading…
- Fleshgod Apocalypse Robbed of All Their Gear in Sweden
The band’s instruments, live production gear, merch, personal belongings and more were stolen. The post Fleshgod Apocalypse Robbed of All Their Gear in Sweden appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Watch GODSMACK’s ‘Bulletproof’ Video
GODSMACK’s music video for the song “Bulletproof” can be seen below. The clip was filmed on February 7 at a studio in Los Angeles, California with the band’s longtime visual collaborator Troy Smith. The video features cameos from country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach in addition to TV personality […]
- Fleshgod Apocalypse Robbed of Gear in Gothenburg, Remainder of Current European Tour Canceled
The band’s Francesco Paoli delivers the news in a rather aggravated fashion. Continue reading…
- Paul Stanley to join KISS bandmate Gene Simmons at upcoming ‘The Vault’ event
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- Metallica – The Four Horsemen (MetOnTour – Hamburg, Germany – 2018)
Filmed at Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg on March 29, 2018. © 2018 Blackened Recordings
- Guns N’ Roses Manager: “Pedophile Michael Jackson Was the Reason of End for GN’R”
Former Guns N’ Roses manager Doug Goldstein spoke in an interview with Guns N’ Roses Central and claimed that Slash’s collaborating with Michael Jackson was the beginning of end for Guns N’ Roses. He said (Alternative Nation trascriped): “So he [Axl] does that huge interview, he bears his deepest, darkest secret, and Slash comes to […]
- Gibson unveils Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar
Gibson guitars have announced details of a limited-edition Gibson Custom Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar.
- MÖTLEY CRÜE: ‘Shout At The Devil’-Era ‘Rock Iconz’ Collectible Statues Due This Summer
KnuckleBonz has announced the production of the MÖTLEY CRÜE Rock Iconz statues. Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil will all be featured as new additions to the Rock Iconz collectible series. The deal was brokered by Global Merchandising Services, worldwide agent for the band. There are only 3,000 created and sold worldwide. […]
- LEGEND OR LUNATIC … Neil Zlozower gets candid with Metal Sludge about a new documentary; “IN YOUR FACE: The Neil Zlozower Story.”
LEGEND OR LUNATIC Neil Zlozower gets candid with Metal Sludge about a new documentary; “IN YOUR FACE: The Neil Zlozower Story.” By Keith Ryan Cartwright HOLLYWOOD, California — On more than one occasion Chad Smith has said Neil Zlozower is loud. In fact, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer has declared him to be […]
- DOWNPOUR Feat. SHADOWS FALL, Ex-UNEARTH Members: Debut Album To Be Released
DOWNPOUR, the Massachusetts metal band featuring current and former members of SHADOWS FALL and UNEARTH, will release its debut album later in the year via PledgeMusic. The disc was recorded in spurts over a four-month period in 2015. The band purposefully elected to sit on the record until the time to release it was just […]
- Amazing Street Drummer Playing Metallica – No Leaf Clover
A drummer playing Metallica’s No Leaf Clover on streets in Odessa.
- UGH Fine I’ll Write Up The New Impending Doom Song
The wicked rule the music industry. The post UGH Fine I’ll Write Up The New Impending Doom Song appeared first on MetalSucks.
- ANTHRAX Drummer Discusses Making Of ‘Kings Among Scotland’ DVD In New Trailer
Multi-Grammy-nominated thrash icons ANTHRAX will see “Kings Among Scotland”, the band’s long-awaited live-in-concert DVD, arrive in stores and online on April 27 (Megaforce). Captured on February 15, 2017 at the band’s sold-out concert at Glasgow’s historic venue Barrowland Ballroom, the two-hour “Kings Among Scotland” incorporates the band’s entire live show along with interviews, behind-the-scenes footage […]
- Mike Portnoy on Three Double Bass Drum Songs that Influenced Him – Gear Factor
In this episode of Gear Factor, the drummer also discusses his drum heroes and his relationship ‘for life’ with Tama and Sabian. Continue reading…
- SOILWORK Begins Recording New Album
Swedish metallers SOILWORK have entered Nordic Sound Lab studios in Skara, Sweden to begin recording their eleventh album. The follow-up to 2015’s “The Ride Majestic” is tentatively due later this year via Nuclear Blast Records. “The Ride Majestic” was SOILWORK’s last album to feature longtime drummer Dirk Verbeuren, who left the band in July 2016 […]
- Listen To New PENNYWISE Song ‘Won’t Give Up The Fight’
“Won’t Give Up The Fight”, a brand new song from PENNYWISE, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Never Gonna Die”, due on April 20 via Epitaph. The legendary punk band’s twelfth full-length is the first full album of new songs with singer Jim Lindberg, guitarist Fletcher Dragge, drummer […]
- Listen To New PENNYWISE Song ‘Won’t Give Up The Fight’
“Won’t Give Up The Fight”, a brand new song from PENNYWISE, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Never Gonna Die”, due on April 20 via Epitaph. The legendary punk band’s twelfth full-length is the first full album of new songs with singer Jim Lindberg, guitarist Fletcher Dragge, drummer […]
- WENDY DIO On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: ‘The People That Have Seen It Think It’s Real’
Wendy Dio has confirmed that “some changes” are being made to the Ronnie James Dio hologram before the launch of the next leg of the “Dio Returns” world tour. The legendary heavy metal singer died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and […]
- PAUL STANLEY ‘Can’t Wait’ To Join GENE SIMMONS At ‘Vault’ Event In Las Vegas
Paul Stanley has confirmed that he will join Gene Simmons at his “Vault” event in Nevada. For the last three months, the KISS bassist/vocalist has has been traveling around the U.S., personally delivering copies of his limited-edition box set, “Gene Simmons – The Vault Experience: 1966-2016”, to buyers. The set, including a ticket to one […]
- Judas Priest’s Rob Halford: Glenn Tipton ‘Is a Heavy Metal Hero Whether He Likes It or Not’
The Metal God Rob Halford spoke with Full Metal Jackie about what went into Judas Priest’s ‘Firepower’ album and Glenn Tipton’s decision to step away from touring. Continue reading…
- METALLICA’s ROBERT TRUJILLO, KIRK HAMMETT Perform Czech Folk Song In Prague (Video)
METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett performed a Czech folk song during the band’s concert Monday night (April 2) at Prague’s O2 Arena. The track in question, singer Ivan Mládek’s “Jožin Z Bažin” (“Jožin From The Swamp”), was introduced by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield as some “local flavor.” “Jožin Z Bažin” is a […]
- Paul Stanley on Attending a Gene Simmons Vault Event: ‘You BET I’m Going!’
Good news for Kiss fans heading to an upcoming date on Gene Simmons ‘Vault Experience.’ You might see Paul Stanley join him onstage in the intimate setting! Continue reading…
- Phil Collen urges Angus Young not to record ‘karaoke’ AC/DC album with Axl Rose
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen says that Angus Young shouldn’t record a new AC/DC album with Axl Rose on vocals.
- GLENN HUGHES Announces First U.S. Leg Of 2018 ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ Tour
Glenn Hughes, former bassist and singer of DEEP PURPLE, known to millions as the “voice of rock,” Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, and the current frontman for rock super group BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, has announced that he will perform DEEP PURPLE-only material with his “Classic Deep Purple Live” nationwide U.S. tour in August-September […]
- Review: Underoath’s Comeback Album Erase Me Feels Tired and Uninspired
The band hasn’t done much in terms of growth. The post Review: Underoath’s Comeback Album <em>Erase Me</em> Feels Tired and Uninspired appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant Jokes About Greta Van Fleet Singer: ‘I Hate Him!’
Led Zeppelin’s vocalist has shown respect for Great Van Fleet, though he took the opportunity in a recent interview to poke fun at the Michigan rockers. Continue reading…
- How to Write a Query Letter for Your Band
Some helpful hints that should be obvious but apparently are not. The post How to Write a Query Letter for Your Band appeared first on MetalSucks.
- New Godsmack Director Chosen Over Sebastian Bach + Billy Ray Cyrus, Aims for ‘Godsmash’ With ‘Bulletproof’ Video
How did Salvatore Pasquale land the gig over Sebastian Bach and Billy Ray Cyrus? Continue reading…
- Metallica – For Whom the Bell Tolls (MetOnTour – Herning, Denmark – 2018)
Filmed at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, Denmark on March 27, 2018. © 2018 Blackened Recordings
- IMPENDING DOOM To Release ‘The Sin And Doom Vol. II’ Album In June
California metal veterans IMPENDING DOOM have released a new song titled “The Wretched And Godless”. The track is taken from the band’s all-new LP, “The Sin And Doom Vol. II”, which will be released on June 22 via Entertainment One. “The wait is over! After five years, we’re happy to be back with a new […]
- GUNS N’ GREED … Steven Adler’s brother on Guns N’ Roses: “Greedy, selfish people” who have “No heart”.
GUNS N’ GREED Steven Adler’s brother on Guns N’ Roses: “Greedy, selfish people” who have “No heart”. NME — Steven Adler’s brother has called Guns N’ Roses “greedy, selfish people” who have “no heart”. The drummer was one of the band’s founding members, and played with them from 1985 to 1990. He was fired from the […]
- TNT Teases New Song ‘Get Ready For Some Hard Rock’
Norwegian/Spanish hard rockers TNT have released a short teaser video for their upcoming studio album, “XIII”, which is due on June 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The 20-second clip includes a first taste of the song “Get Ready For Some Hard Rock”, which is featured on the disc. The full track is expected to be […]
- POWERWOLF Unveils ‘The Sacrament Of Sin’ Cover Artwork, Track Listing
German metallers POWERWOLF will release their seventh album, “The Sacrament Of Sin”, later in the year via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2015’s “Blessed & Possessed” was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with KREATOR, DRAGONFORCE, SEPULTURA and PARADISE LOST, among others. Guitarist Matthew Greywolf […]
- Video: Carcass’s Heartwork Turns 25 Years Old!
Carcass’s crucial melodic death metal album turns 25 years old. We discuss the critical importance of Heartwork in the metal canon and all the killer riffs within. The post Video: Carcass’s <em>Heartwork</em> Turns 25 Years Old! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, and The Cult to Provide Summer Entertainment for AARP
Each ticket comes with a free prune juice. The post Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, and The Cult to Provide Summer Entertainment for AARP appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Glenn Hughes Announces ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ U.S. Tour Dates
The legendary bassist and singer will be paying homage to his three-album stint in Deep Purple on his upcoming tour. Continue reading…
- Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley To Release Second Novel
“Watch” will come out in June and it sounds kinda horrifying but awesome. The post Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley To Release Second Novel appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Kobra and the Lotus’ ‘Let Me Love You’ Sounds Awesome Even in Japanese – Video Premiere
Did you know Kobra and the Lotus’ frontwoman knew Japanese? Continue reading…
- CREMATORY: ‘Cemetary Stillness’ Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song “Cemetary Stillness” from German metallers CREMATORY, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Oblivion”, which will be released on April 13. Like all great rock bands, CREMATORY has based its success on the creativity of a well-rehearsed songwriting team. With Germany’s leading […]
- Warrant (acoustic set), Stryper and Sebastian Bach added to M3 Rock Festival’s 2018 edition
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- BLESSTHEFALL Releases ‘Sleepless In Phoenix’ Video
BLESSTHEFALL’s video for the song “Sleepless In Phoenix” can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Hard Feelings”, which was released on March 23 via Rise Records. The disc was produced by Tyler Smyth, with additional production by Matt Good and Howard Benson. “It was pretty awesome filming this video […]
- BABYMETAL Teases Start Of ‘Metal Resistance Episode VII’
On April 1, a.k.a. Fox Day, Japanese pop metal act BABYMETAL released a cryptic video to mark the start of “Metal Resistance Episode VII”. According to the clip, “a new era is about to begin,” with a voiceover saying: “Light and darkness. Both are considered to be opposites but at the same time, one cannot […]
