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- Marilyn Manson Returns To Social Media, And He Talks About The Past By Using F-Word
The iconic vocalist Marilyn Manson posted a photo of himself on Instagram almost a month later he released the music video for the title track of his upcoming album, ‘We Are Chaos,‘ and he had something to say about the past, present, and future. As you may recall, legendary frontman Marilyn Manson has been giving […]
- Gary Holt Reveals How Kirk Hammett Saved The Day For Slayer During A ‘The Big Four’ Show
Exodus guitarist and former member of Slayer, Gary Holt posted some photos of himself with Metallica icon James Hetfield on Instagram taken during a ‘The Big Four’ show and revealed how Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett helped him out when his amp was broken. As you might remember, the Sonisphere Festival has taken place in various […]
- Today in Rock History – August 20
1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s “Hang On Sloopy.” Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young […]
- Sacred Warrior unveil video for single featuring singers Rey Parra, Eli Prinsen and Erik Schelling
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- Pearl Jam Singer Eddie Vedder’s Wife Shows How Citizens In United States Can Vote Earlier
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder‘s wife and activist Jill Vedder posted a photo from the Instagram account of ‘When We All Vote’ to inform her followers about how they can vote early in each state of the United States. As the presidential election approaches, the musicians and celebrities have been trying to encourage more and […]
- Watch Metallica’s Appearance on The Howard Stern Show
Did you miss Metallica’s recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show? Fret not! A substantial chunk of said appearance is now available online, including their three-song set and excerpts from the accompanying interview. This is probably as close as any of us are getting to see Metallica live for really real anytime soon. Hey, we’ll […]
- Septicflesh Have Released an In-Studio Teaser Video for Their New Album
Septicflesh have always reminded fans to keep their chins up. So given the deeply, deeply, deeply shitty year that has been 2020 thus far, it makes sense that the band has now released an in-studio teaser video for their new album, which will be out sometime in 2021. It may feature only the briefest sample […]
- KISS Bassist Gene Simmons Reveals Whether He Enjoys Being In A Band
On Twitter, bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, Gene Simmons responded to a video of a little KISS fan and explained if he was pleased to be in a band. The 70-year-old rock icon Gene Simmons formed the band KISS in 1973 along with Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley. With their make-up, costumes, […]
- DREAM THEATER’s JOHN PETRUCCI On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: It’s Really Cool To Be Able To Play Music With My Friend Again
DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci will release his second solo album, “Terminal Velocity”, on August 28 via Sound Mind Music/The Orchard. The follow-up to 2005’s “Suspended Animation” features guest musicians Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER) on drums and Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) on bass. The effort marks the first time Petrucci and Portnoy […]
- Mantar Drummer Erinc Sakarya Lists His Favorite ’90s Metal Albums
German noise metal duo Mantar recently put out Grungetown Hooligans II, a collection of covers paying tribute to some their biggest influences from the ’90s. Ranging from songs by L7 to Sonic Youth to The Jesus Lizard to Mudhoney, the album spins Mantar’s own sludgy take on famous tunes by some of the decade’s most […]
- Jim Crean has new studio album, covers record and live album/DVD coming out this year
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- 35 Years Later, TWISTED SISTER’s DEE SNIDER Looks Back On Historic PMRC Hearings
In 1985, the Parents’ Music Resource Center (PMRC), led by Tipper Gore, was trying to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing “offensive material.” The system was to include letters identifying the type of objectionable content to be found in each album (e.g. O for occult themes, S for sex, D […]
- Ted Nugent Still Does Not Believe The Death Counts In America Saying ‘It’s Bullsh*t’
After being interviewed by an entrepreneur and founder of the website named Uncorked Living, David James Harris Jr, Ted Nugent was the recent guest of David once again, this time with his lovely wife Shemane Nugent. Just as before, the main topics of the interview were the current political status of America and the count […]
- Dirty Rock Scars release cover of Tyla J. Pallas’ “If Only” from upcoming EP ‘Bombs From The Bunker’
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- Evanescence’s Amy Lee Says ‘I Don’t Like To Divide Fans’ While Talking About Her Political View
Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee spoke in a recent interview with Billboard and explained why she revealed her political thoughts for the first time in the earlier days of this year. As you might recall, Amy Lee talked politics for the first time by using her official Instagram account and criticized the government harshly. Amy stated […]
- Tool Singer Helped Inspire RATMs ‘Killing in the Name’ Riff
Morello explained the 'F–k you I won't do what you tell me' lyric too. Continue reading…
- HELLYEAH’s TOM MAXWELL On VINNIE PAUL’s Death: ‘It’s Not Something That We Can Ever Recover From’
In a new interview with FM99 WNOR, HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell said that it was extremely difficult for him and his bandmates to complete the group’s latest album, “Welcome Home”, following the passing of their drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott. “It was tough,” he said (see video below). “We literally had to suck it up and […]
- Aerosmith Icon Steven Tyler’s Daughter Confirms She Shows The Symptoms Of COVID-19
Aerosmith‘s iconic frontman Steven Tyler‘s actress daughter Mia Tyler posted a picture of herself on Instagram and revealed the severe symptoms she had which are similar to the COVID-19 patients described. Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. Even though the disease became noticeable around March, there are […]
- Taylor Momsen Says ‘It’s Getting A Bit Brutal’ As She Talks About The Music Industry
American rock band The Pretty Reckless’ frontwoman and also former model, Taylor Momsen, was the latest interview guest of Forbes journalist Quentin Singer and talked about hard times of the nonexistent live music industry while mentioning the upcoming projects of the band. According to Taylor, Pretty Reckless’s next step is trying to figure out how […]
- DEF LEPPARD, SLIPKNOT, GUNS N’ ROSES, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Members To Guest On New Version Of SIXX:A.M.’s ‘Maybe It’s Time’
DEF LEPPARD vocalist Joe Elliott, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor, GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody are among the musicians who are featured on the new version of the SIXX:A.M. song “Maybe It’s Time”, to be released on Friday (August 21) as part of the Artists For Recovery project […]
- Nikki Sixx Says He Was Kicked Out Of Bed By His Wife And Added ‘Marriage Is Hard’
The co-founder and bassist of Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx has revealed the marriage crisis he experienced after he commented on his wife’s new pair of shoes and said that his punishment was to be kicked out of bed again. As it has been months since the lockdown began, the nerves of people got more unstable than […]
- Pink Floyd Icon David Gilmour’s Wife Gives Sneak Peek David’s Latest Occupation With A Discreet Photo
On Instagram, Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour‘s wife and author Polly Samson posted a photo of her husband holding blackberries and nuts revealing his recent field of interest. Pink Floyd‘s guitarist and co-lead vocalist David Gilmour has been married to the novelist Polly Samson for more than 28 years now. Polly has been sharing the […]
- Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer MICHAEL ‘MOOSE’ THOMAS Says Band’s Music Became ‘Too Safe’ And ‘Very Stale’
Longtime BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas says that the band’s music became “too safe” in the years before his departure. In December 2017, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE announced that it was officially parting ways with Thomas and replacing him with Jason Bowld (PITCHSHIFTER, AXEWOUND). Bowld had toured with the group since November […]
- Sammy Hagar’s Recent Post Proves That He’s A Party Man Despite Being 73
Sammy Hagar, the ex-frontman of Van Halen and the current member of The Circle, has revealed that he is already on the hunt for a new place to make a party after the coronavirus ceases. Known with his joyful lifestyle and energetic personality, Sammy Hagar has disclosed his desire for a beach party, which he […]
- WWE Champ Drew McIntyre’s First Gimmick Was Inspired by Axl Rose
He even got kicked out of a Halloween party for dressing like the GN'R singer. Continue reading…
- Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Was “in Contention” to Join Def Leppard
Sure, Iron Maiden and Def Leppard are both, technically, NWOBHM bands, but that seems more because of historical circumstance than sonic similarities. Can you imagine Maiden touring with Mötley Crüe, or Def Leppard touring with Ghost? What about Maiden playing “Pour Some Sugar on Me” or Def Lep doing “The Number of the Beast”? It’d […]
- You Can Now Feel Sound Through Your Feet With DROPLABS’ Audio-Enabled Footwear
DropLabs, the first sonic-sensory footwear designed to transform the way people experience digital entertainment, today announced the release of its Triple Black Edition, an update to its original EP 01 sneaker. The latest product boasts an all-black exterior, but the real magic is on the inside. DropLabs patented technology, embedded in the midsole of the […]
- SIX FEET UNDER To Release ‘Nightmares Of The Decomposed’ Album In October
On October 2, death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER will release their 17th full-length album, “Nightmares Of The Decomposed”, via Metal Blade Records. The first single and album pre-order will be launched on September 1, but in the meantime, fans can already watch a studio video teaser for the LP below. Vocalist Chris Barnes comments: […]
- Lzzy Hale Announces A Collaboration Song With Apocalyptica And It’s Coming Soon
Lzzy Hale, the co-founder and frontwoman of Halestorm, has expressed her pleasure to collaborate with the Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica in their new song called ‘Talk To Me‘ and announced that it is available to pre-save. Has been working hard on the studio for the new Halestorm EP, ‘Reimagined‘, and keep writing some of the best songs […]
- MOONSPELL’s New Drummer Is Already Contributing To Songwriting Process
Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL spoke to Finland’s Kaaos TV about how he and his bandmates are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. He said (see video below): “There was a time that we had to be distant from each other for at least a couple of months and work from home. And then, […]
- IRON MAIDEN’s ADRIAN SMITH Unboxes First Copy Of His Upcoming Fishing Memoir ‘Monsters Of River & Rock’
A one-and-a-half-minute video in which Adrian Smith, the legendary lead guitarist of IRON MAIDEN, unboxes the very first copy of his upcoming memoir, “Monsters Of River & Rock”, can be seen below. Smith is well known in the community as a fisherman, and a former cover star of coarse-fishing bible the Angler’s Mail (biggest chub […]
- Corey Taylor Releases New Music Video; Life Has Meaning Again
God-man and Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has released a music video for his solo track “Black Eyes Blue.” Although the song was released last month (along with another Corey track, “CMFT Must Be Stopped”), the lack of an accompanying video meant you had to listen to it without being able to gaze upon Corey’s own […]
- Dan Reynolds Reacts To A Person Who Says He’s Not The Friend Of Imagine Dragons
Yesterday, Dan Reynolds celebrated a special day for him by sharing a new post on his official Twitter account and revealed his feelings to the fans. Imagine Dragons’ frontman learned that his band became the most followed band in the Spotify and felt so proud because of that. Afterward, Dan thanked the whole Imagine Dragons […]
- Watch 10 YEARS’ Music Video For ‘The Shift’
Knoxville, Tennessee rockers 10 YEARS have released the official music video for their new single, “The Shift”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Violent Allies”, which will be released on September 18 via Mascot Records. The disc was recently recorded at West Valley Recording Studios in Woodland Hills, California with Grammy-nominated producer […]
- The Ocean Unveil Dreamy New Single and Video, “Oligocene”
After an excruciating seven-week wait following the release of “Jurassic | Cretaceous,” the debut single from The Ocean’s forthcoming album, the band have returned with another single, “Oligocene,” and a music video to go along with it. The instrumental track was written by drummer Paul Seidel and recorded with synth player Peter Voigtmann on drums. […]
- Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
Congrats to reader Alex Kline! Alex correctly identified last week’s logo as belonging to the band A Pretext to Human Suffering, and thus wins a grab bag full of goodies from the MetalSucks Mansion Archives. Mazel tov, Alex! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal […]
- Mash-Up: Motley Crue x James Brown’s “I Got Girls (I Feel Good)”
YouTube masher-upper extraordinaire Bill McClintock has returned! For his latest amalgamation masterwork, McClintock has take Mötley Crüe’s “Girls, Girls, Girls” and put it together with James Brown’s “I Feel Good.” The results are highly entertaining, natch. Feel good, good, good: The post Mash-Up: Motley Crue x James Brown’s “I Got Girls (I Feel Good)” appeared […]
- Dee Snider Reveals A Rare Memory With Frank Zappa During Their Cencorship Battle
Twisted Sister‘s iconic frontman Dee Snider responded to a question from a fan wondering about his relationship with Frank Zappa and revealed a memory his father had with Frank’s children, Moon Unit and Dweezil, back when they were fighting against PMRC. As you might recall, in 1985, the rock musicians Dee Snider, John Denver, and […]
- Hear CHERIE CURRIE And BRIE DARLING Cover SOUNDGARDEN’s ‘Black Hole Sun’
Cherie Currie and Brie Darling have released a stirring new cover of SOUNDGARDEN’s “Black Hole Sun” to benefit the Chris And Vicky Cornell Foundation. Currie explains why she and musical partner wanted to be involved in the project: “His artistry shown in everything he touched. He loved people more than he loved himself. There will […]
- New Shoe Lets You Experience Music Through Your Feet
Now your toes may be doing more than tapping. Continue reading…
- Neuropunk Boostergang – EXPANDER
Folks that are uninitiated to the cacophonous noise that is generated by EXPANDER may see the words “thrash” and “Texas” in the band’s bio and press releases, and get a preconceived idea that the group would be another straightforward band in the vein of POWER TRIP, or share a production sound with fellow Austin metallers […]
- Kids Turn System of a Down’s ‘Chop Suey!’ Into Christian Metal
Wake up! Continue reading…
- And the Title of the New Deftones Album is…
The Deftones have unveiled a number of teases regarding their new album in recent days, including updates to their official website, brief video teasers and new lyric animations on Spotify’s visualizers. There was also this Reddit thread from roughly a month ago, which mentions an interview Chino Moreno conducted in which he offhandedly revealed that […]
- Evanescence’s Amy Lee Explains Why She Broke Silence on Politics
She decided to use her voice. Continue reading…
- Black Crown Initiate Guitarist Talks Challenges of Releasing a New Album During a Pandemic
Black Crown Initiate guitarist and co-vocalist Andy Thomas recently joined The MetalSucks Podcast to talk about the band’s new album, Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape (order here). Naturally the topic turned to what it’s been like to release a new album in the midst of a pandemic that makes it impossible to tour, and what […]
- Maverick reflect back on their accomplishments in their eight year history
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- WHITESNAKE’s ‘Slip Of The Tongue’ Lineup Reunites For Online Discussion (Video)
On August 18, singer David Coverdale, guitarists Steve Vai and Adrian Vandenberg, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge reunited — virtually — for the first time since they finished WHITESNAKE’s “Slip Of The Tongue” world tour for a question-and-answer session prior to a live stream of the band’s legendary “Live At Donington” concert. You […]
- Yoko Ono Prepares To Release A New John Lennon Memoir To Remind Their Love
The artist, peace activist, and the wife of The Beatles legend John Lennon, Yoko Ono has announced that the new memoir she has been working on, ‘John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band‘, is available to preorder now. Ono has revealed the good news that will highly please John Lennon fans and will honor the legendary musician. […]
- The Ocean Debut Calming New Song Off ‘Phanerozoic’ Sequel Album
Perfect mood music to contrast their usual heaviness. Continue reading…
