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- KORN Appears To Have Begun Recording New Album
KORN appears to have begun recording its new album in Tennessee. Drummer Ray Luzier posted an Instagram photo from his session at producer Nick Raskulinecz’s Rock Falcon Studio inside the Nashville complex owned by the music and entertainment company Black River Entertainment. “Great day of tracking at Rock Falcon Studios,” he wrote in the accompanying […]
- Listen To TOTO’s Cover Version Of WEEZER’s ‘Hash Pipe’
TOTO’s personal interpretation of WEEZER’s “Hash Pipe” can be streamed below. The smoking rendition of the song is a direct response to the runaway success being witnessed globally for WEEZER’s covers of the hits “Africa” and “Rosanna”. TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather shares: “We were blown away at the response WEEZER got doing our old songs. […]
- Alice In Chains Get Older, But “Never Fade”
As you all know, Alice In Chains have a brand new album dropping later this month, for which they’ve already released two new tracks (not including the song they contributed to DC Comics). Now, as the album’s release fast approaches, AIC have dropped a third single titled “Never Fade”, which you can stream below. And honestly, […]
- SEANN NICOLS … Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’
SEANN NICOLS Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’ And ‘Not Above Board’ Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT and ADLER’S APPETITE frontman Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha) spoke to “The Classic Metal Show” about his experience of singing for Bobby Blotzer‘s version of RATT for one show in March 2017 at the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, […]
- Shit That Comes Out Today: August 10, 2018
OH MY GOD IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON AGAIN. This is seriously my favorite time of the year. The Chiefs might not have done much last night, but it’s preseason so none of this matters. For anyone who doesn’t believe me, the Browns went 4-0 in the preseason last year so that pretty much says it all. […]
- Here Is The ‘Censored’ Version Of BEHEMOTH’s ‘God = Dog’ Video
The “censored” version of BEHEMOTH’s music video for “God = Dog” can be seen below. The clip was directed by Polish extreme metal band’s longtime visual collaborators Grupa 13. “God = Dog” is taken from BEHEMOTH’s new album, “I Loved You At Your Darkest”, which will be released on October 5 via Nuclear Blast. While […]
- Soulfly’s New Song ‘Evil Empowered’ Leads ‘Ritual’ Album Announcement
Get all the details on Soulfly’s 11th studio album featuring guest appearances from members of Lamb of God and Immolation and hear the first track. Continue reading…
- Alice in Chains Promise You’ll ‘Never Fade’ on New ‘Rainier Fog’ Song
Hear the latest single off Alice in Chains’ new record, ‘Rainier Fog.’ Continue reading…
- TESTAMENT Forges Into World Of Cryptocurrency With PRiVCY Coin
TESTAMENT has announced a partnership forged in metal: a new long-term promotional agreement with PRiVCY, the hottest new cryptocurrency. Always at the forefront of musical innovation, the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends continue their dedication to the future of technology by bringing the crypto revolution to music fans around the world with the […]
- Henry Rollins: Donald Trump ‘Got Played’ by Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un + Melania Trump
Rollins also offered advice on how individuals can make the world better through small acts. Continue reading…
- Listen To New ALICE IN CHAINS Song ‘Never Fade’
“Never Fade”, a brand new song from ALICE IN CHAINS, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Rainier Fog”, which will be released on August 24. “Rainier Fog” marks a few firsts for ALICE IN CHAINS: in addition to being their first album in five years, it’s their first […]
- Watch as Steel Panther’s Satchel Demonstrates the ‘Pussy Melter’ Pedal
In a new video on the band’s Facebook page, Satchel plugs into, performs on and gets oral about the first edition of the pedal. Continue reading…
- Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter officially sign on for Bill & Ted 3
Bill & Ted 3 is officially happening will Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprising their titular roles.
- Watch JAMEY JASTA And DINO CAZARES Perform FEAR FACTORY’s ‘Replica’ At BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival
Fan-filmed video footage of JASTA, the solo band of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, performing a cover version of FEAR FACTORY’s “Replica” on August 9 at the Brutal Assault festival in Jaromer, Czech Republic can be seen below. Jasta’s solo band for the current European tour includes FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and […]
- Ghost ft. Candlemass – Enter Sandman (Metallica Cover)
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost & Candlemass covering Metallica’s classic song “Enter Sandman” in Polar Music Prize 2018. Enter Sandman Lyrics Say your prayers little one Don’t forget, my son To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin ‘Till the sandman he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your […]
- Stratovarius Release New Song ‘Oblivion’ From Upcoming Album ‘Enigma: Intermission 2′
The album features three new songs along with new orchestral versions of four previously released tracks and rarities from the band’s catalog. Continue reading…
- Korn Officially Start Tracking for New Album
Drummer Ray Luzier has posted footage from the studio, revealing work with producer Nick Raskulinecz. Continue reading…
- U.S. Grave (feat. Members of Take Over and Destroy) Summon Fresh Life From Goth Rock’s Tomb
If you read my work on this blog, you’ll notice a number of posts about my love for two things: Arizona creep metal crew Take Over and Destroy, and his highborn nocturnal resplendence Count Dracula. So when Alexander Bank Rollins, guitarist for TOAD, contacted me saying he and vocalist Andrew Leemont have put together a new […]
- Deicide Are Going To “Seal The Tomb Below” With Your Pathetic Ass Inside Of It
I fucking love Deicide. I love their straightforward satanic approach, their brolic sound, and Glen Benton’s salty-ass regard for everything (man, talk about someone whose negativity is part of what makes them cool). So I’m stoked for their new album, and I like that new track a whole lot. Fuck yeah, the Devil, Now, the […]
- URIAH HEEP Bassist Talks About Making Of ‘Living The Dream’ Album (Video)
British classic rock icons URIAH HEEP will release their 25th studio album, “Living The Dream”, on September 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. A new trailer for the disc in which bassist/vocalist Dave Rimmer talks about the making of the album can be seen below. Also available is the video for the song “Grazed By Heaven”. […]
- Reefer Is The Grody Danish Pothead Sludge Band Of Your Dreams
As a total pothead who loves metal, I’m a sucker for bad weed puns and bong references. Overall, though, I’m slightly desensitized to your typical pun implying you smoked a joint once. Even if your weed joke is good, the music better be there to back it up. But man, Copenhagen’s Reefer got me good […]
- Metallica – Fade to Black (Live – Seattle- August 9, 2017)
Filmed at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA on August 9, 2017. © 2017 Blackened Recordings Lyrics Life it seems to fade away Drifting further everyday Getting lost within myself Nothing matters no one else I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give There is nothing more for me Need the end […]
- Four Seconds Ago (feat. Members of Periphery), In A “Galaxy” Far, Far Away…
As we posted about in February, Misha Mansoor and Jake Bowen of djent forefathers Periphery are wor king on a new album for their side project, Four Seconds Ago. The music’s not metal, it’s more weird ambient electronic stuff. Now, the band has released video for their new song “Galaxy”, which you can watch below. […]
- GLENN DANZIG Signs Feature Film Deal With CLEOPATRA ENTERTAINMENT
MISFITS and DANZIG frontman Glenn Danzig has signed a feature film agreement with Cleopatra Entertainment, a division of the Los Angeles independent record label Cleopatra Records. Danzig will pen, direct and compose music for the feature film which will be structured as an anthology splitting its running time between three individual characters/storylines based on Danzig’s […]
- Tom Morello Shares New Track “Rabbit’s Revenge” Featuring Bassnectar, Big Boi, and Killer Mike
When I heard Tom Morello was putting out a solo album featuring a ton of guest musicians, I was a little skeptical. It’s not that I don’t trust Morello to put out good music–his album as the Nightwatchman was actually decent. It’s just that what drew me to Rage Against The Machine in the first […]
- ZZ TOP Guitarist/Vocalist BILLY F GIBBONS: Lyric Video For ‘Missin’ Yo’ Kissin”
The official lyric video for “Missin’ Yo’ Kissin'” from ZZ TOP legend Billy F Gibbons can be seen below. The song is taken from his second-ever solo effort, “The Big Bad Blues”, which will be released on September 21 via Concord Records. This is the follow-up to his acclaimed 2015 Afro-Cuban-flavored solo album “Perfectamundo”. “The […]
- Today in Rock History – August 10
1968, The lineup for day two of the National Jazz & Blues Festival was Alan Haven, Deep Purple, Ginger Baker, Jeff Beck Group, Joe Cocker, Mike Westbrook, Ronnie Scott, T. Rex, Ten Years After, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, The Don Rendell & Ian Carr Quintet, and The Nice. The festival was held at […]
- DARK SARAH Feat. Former AMBERIAN DAWN Singer HEIDI PARVIAINEN: ‘The Golden Moth’ Album Preview
Finnish cinematic metal band DARK SARAH will release its new album, “The Golden Moth”, on September 21 via Inner Wound Recordings. Audio samples of all the songs that will appear on the record can be found in the YouTube clip below. “The Golden Moth” is the last part of the first DARK SARAH trilogy (“The […]
- ‘Pearl Jam: Home and Away’ Exhibit Features Statue of Mother Love Bone’s Andrew Wood
The late Mother Love Bone vocalist is being saluted with a statue commissioned by Jeff Ament at Pearl Jam’s ‘Home and Away’ exhibition in Seattle. Continue reading…
- SEPULTURA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Summer 2018 European Tour
Backstage and behind-the-scenes footage from SEPULTURA’s ongoing summer 2018 European tour can be seen below. SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser confirmed to TotalRock Radio that the band has commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2017’s “Machine Messiah” album. “Already, me, Eloy [Casagrande, drums], Derrick [Green, vocals] and Paulo [Xisto Pinto Jr., bass], we have […]
- Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Hosting ‘World of Warplanes’ Episodes
The site features a tribute video for ‘Aces High,’ which highlights Battle of Britain planes Dickinson profiles in the series. Continue reading…
- Amaranthe Reveal ‘Helix’ Album Artwork + Track Listing
With ‘Helix,’ which comes out Oct. 19, Amaranthe hope to prove their massive success over a seven-year period is no fluke. Continue reading…
- Could Bring Me The Horizon Be Starting a Real Cult in the UK?
“Your journey with Mantra begins now and I’m pleased to be able to share the begin of your enlightenment. with…” Continue reading…
- SCOTT IAN: How ANTHRAX Decides Which New Songs To Include In Its Setlist
Tattoo.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how ANTHRAX decides which songs off a new album to include in its setlist to keep everybody happy, Ian said: “That doesn’t exist. There’s no such thing as keeping everybody happy, because, as the old saying goes, […]
- Danish Death Metallers BAEST Release ‘Ego Te Absolvo’ Video
“Ego Te Absolvo”, the new video from Danish death metallers BAEST, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, “Danse Macabre”, which will be released on August 17 via Century Media Records. Filmed by Jens Karlsson and Lasse Rønne at several shows and also edited by Lasse Rønne, the […]
- YES FEAT. JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN Announces Intimate Concert At Whisky A Go Go
YES FEATURING JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN has announced a special show that will kick off its 2018 U.S. tour at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, on August 26. This intimate venue has been selected to celebrate YES’s first headline show there in November 1971, so tickets will be available at […]
- Asking Alexandria Reconsider a Guitarist’s Future for ‘Do-Over’ Moment
With tongue-in-cheek, Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop and Ben Bruce contemplate life without one of their bandmates. Continue reading…
- Every Iron Maiden Song Ranked From Worst to Best
Which Iron Maiden song is the best? Which is the worst? Come find out! Continue reading…
- STRATOVARIUS To Release ‘Enigma: Intermission 2’ Album In September
Finnish metallers STRATOVARIUS are back with a new album — with some fresh and some very rare material. Due on September 28 via earMUSIC, “Enigma: Intermission 2” features three brand new songs as well as, for the first time in the band’s history, four beautifully arranged orchestral versions of popular STRATOVARIUS songs. The album is […]
- Former Metallica Bassist: “I Played Bass the Way James Wanted Me To Play”
Former Metallica bassist Rob McGovney spoke in an interview with Chris Jericho and explained why he used pick when he playing bass guitar in Metallica. He said: “I was a pick player. Because I was a guitar player, so I played it the way James wanted me to play. James always played with a pick, […]
- Asking Alexandria Go EDM With Slander + Crankdat on New Song ‘Kneel Before Me’
Danny Worsnop and band unite with Slander and Crankdat on this new EDM-infused track. Continue reading…
- Duff McKagan Joins Rallying Cry to Save Historic Rock Venue
‘The Showbox was the most legendary club in Seattle,’ McKagan said. ‘Imagination just kind of ran wild.’ Continue reading…
- Seann Nicols states Bobby Blotzer paid him double what Quiet Riot paid but was weird and “full of shit”
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- Omnium Gatherum’s “Refining Fire” Video Is Mostly About Water
We got our first taste of the upcoming album by Finnish melodeath stalwarts Omnium Gatherum last month, and damn if that new track wasn’t a solid chunk of classic European death metal goodness. Now, the band has released a second single, along with a second video. This one’s called “Refining Fire”, and while the song […]
- STEEL PANTHER’s SATCHEL Demonstrates ‘Pussy Melter’ Distortion Guitar Pedal (Video)
California rock and party legends STEEL PANTHER are getting into the gear world with the release of their first-ever distortion pedal for guitarists. From the genius mind of guitar icon Satchel in conjunction with It’s Electric, the band has unveiled the “Pussy Melter”. The pedal, which is made in the USA, has four knobs and […]
- AEROSMITH To Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Las Vegas Residency In 2019
According to Best Classic Bands, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has revealed that the band will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year with a Las Vegas residency. Perry broke the news of AEROSMITH’s residency last night (August 8) during a live interview on the weekly “Fab Fourum” program on SiriusXM’s Beatles Channel. Asked if he could […]
- Kerrang! Says These Are The 13 Best Metal Shirts of All Time
Metal shirts and merch are my jam. I know that makes me slightly superficial, but I can’t help it–if a band has cool art, especially cool shirt art, it makes me like them more. A band sounds better to me if their art is rad as fuck. So this morning, when Kerrang! posted that they’d determined the […]
- Original BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: Promo Video For Live Poetry Reading And Exhibition Of Artwork
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will do a live poetry reading and intimate exhibition of his artwork in Los Angeles later this month. This unprecedented event will take place on Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m. PST at The Last Bookstore (453 S. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013). Check out a promotional video […]
- System of a Down Guitarist Explains Band’s Lack of Touring
The group is essentially inactive when it comes to the extended tour circuit. Continue reading…
