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- Judas Priest Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration For 2019
The band are already in talks with management about how to recognize the legacy of the legendary metal outfit, which got its start in 1969. Continue reading…
- JOAN JETT Makes Impassioned Appeal To Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo To Free Ailing Bear
Legendary musician Joan Jett sent a letter today to the owner of Pymatuning Deer Park urging her to send a 23-year-old bear named Bosco to a comfortable, reputable sanctuary, noting that after the death of the facility’s only other bear last year, Bosco doesn’t even have the comfort of a companion. He’s confined to a […]
- SKAM announce 2018 UK tour with THEIA
SKAM have lined up an extensive Planet Rock Presents UK tour for later this year.
- Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls Recalls Performing the World’s Largest ‘Big Bottom’
Speaking to Full Metal Jackie, Smalls discussed going solo, meditating and what can be learned about virtuoso guitarists simply by watching their mannerisms. Continue reading…
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Celebrate 20th Anniversary With ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ 2018 Tour
Get ready for ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ and plenty more of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s best coming later this year. Continue reading…
- Croatia’s ANIMAL DRIVE Releases ‘Goddamn Marathon’ Video
The official music video for the song “Goddamn Marathon” from Croatia’s ANIMAL DRIVE can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s debut album, “Bite!”, which was released on February 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. ANIMAL DRIVE is a young and driven hard rock act founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 2012 by singer […]
- Former RIOT Singer MIKE TIRELLI To Release Debut EP With New Project RISING FIVE
Devoting his career to fronting such hit bands as RIOT, MESSIAH’S KISS and HOLY MOTHER, Mike Tirelli has been hailed as one of the most acclaimed metal singers of his time. But now, the highly versatile vocalist is debuting an EP with his new band RISING FIVE, which he formed with fellow MESSIAH’S KISS bassist […]
- Video: How to HIGH SCREAM with The Black Dahlia Murder’s Trevor Strnad
Unless you live under a proverbial metalhead rock, then you’ve no doubt heard the blood-curdling high screams of Trevor Strnad, legendary frontman of The Black Dahlia Murder. Sure, anyone can do a decent metal scream for a line or two, but how do you live the road dog life like TBDM and sound brutal night […]
- EXODUS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary In 2019 With San Francisco Residency
Steve “Zetro” Souza has revealed that EXODUS will mark the band’s 40th anniversary next year with several special performances in its hometown. “I think that we’re gonna do something in San Francisco next year; we’re gonna do a residency there, back at home, for 40 years,” he told Hungary’s Impact metal channel (see video below). […]
- Pinkish Black Vocalist Daron Beck Suffers Two Heart Attacks
Daron Beck, half of the experimental rock duo Pinkish Black, has recently suffered from two heart attacks, the first on August 4th, requiring three stents, and the second on the 16th caused by complications from medication. He is currently in recovery and isn’t working or touring, which means there’s a pile of medical bills that […]
- Gaze Sentimentally “Through A Window” While You Listen to Ancestors’ New Song
Need to ease yourself into the Monday drag with some ethereal, doomy jams? Start with the new single from Ancestors, whose speciality is creating heavy, emotionally charged soundscapes shaped by flowing melodies and modern instrumentation. “Through A Window” is a slow build that’s best appreciated if you’re in a sappy mood, though the shadows of […]
- 10 Unforgettable Freddie Mercury Moments
A powerhouse voice and once-in-a-lifetime showman was taken far too early at age 45, but we remember Freddie Mercury with these unforgettable moments. Continue reading…
- ERIC MARTIN On MR. BIG’s Future: ‘Without PAT TORPEY, The Wind Has Been Taken Right Out Of Me’
In a brand new interview with KNAC.com, MR. BIG singer Eric Martin spoke about the band’s future, six months after the passing of founding drummer Pat Torpey. “Well, as you know, I do a lot of solo shows, I play solo acoustic shows, anywhere from Moscow to Hood River, baby!” he laughed. “Billy [Sheehan, bass] […]
- Exodus Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Hometown Residency
‘I think that we’re gonna do something in San Francisco next year,’ said vocalist Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza. Continue reading…
- Pearl Jam’s 11th studio album is ‘in limbo’
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament says the band are yet to commence work on their upcoming 11th studio record.
- Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of DIRKSCHNEIDER’s Performance At Germany’s SUMMER BREEZE Festival
Professionally filmed video footage of DIRKSCHNEIDER’s August 18 performance at the Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany can be seen below (courtesy of the German TV program “Rockpalast”). Singer Udo Dirkschneider has spent the last two years touring under the DIRKSCHNEIDER banner, performing classic ACCEPT songs for the last time. The trek, which was originally […]
- Anthrax Will Begin New Studio Album in January 2019
‘There’s been, like, this rebirth of people noticing the band … and it makes you hungrier,’ said bassist Frank Bello. Continue reading…
- Watch JOE BONAMASSA’s Music Video For ‘Evil Mama’
Two-time-Grammy-nominated blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa has released the music video for his track “Evil Mama”, taken from his upcoming studio album, “Redemption”, which is due on September 21 via his own record label J&R Adventures. “Redemption”, Bonamassa’s 13th solo studio album and third in a row of all-original material, sees him at his most ambitious […]
- Austin Carlile Shares Update on Hospitalization: ‘Another Hill to Climb’
The ex-Of Mice & Men frontman posted a lengthy statement on Instagram. Continue reading…
- Sleep Have Announced a Handful of December Tour Dates
The Year of the Pike will conclude in December with a handful of tour dates headlined by Sleep. These will come right on the heels of High on Fire’s November tour dates with Municipal Waste. So, basically, you’ll have plenty of chances to see Matt Pike rocking one of his favorite t-shirts this holiday season. […]
- This Band Covered Converge at a Wedding
The formally dressed singer in Elvis Costello glasses ran in tight circles and jerked his body spasmodically while the bassist rolled around the floor. Continue reading…
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announce Winter Money-Printing Touring Plans
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s annual holiday season tour has become an exercise in how much money can be printed in as short a window as possible, with two separate versions of the production hitting the road at the same time in different cities for maximum coverage. The thing has become a gargantuan cultural institution, and even […]
- GLENN HUGHES On ARETHA FRANKLIN: ‘She Was The First Woman That Raised The Hair On The Back Of My Neck When She Sang’
Glenn Hughes paid tribute to Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” who died Thursday after it was reported last week that she was “gravely ill” in Detroit. Her family said that the cause of death was advanced pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type. During an interview with the “Talking Metal” podcast, the former DEEP PURPLE […]
- NASHVILLE PUSSY: ‘One Bad Mother’ Lyric Video
The official lyric video for “One Bad Mother”, a new song from NASHVILLE PUSSY, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Pleased To Eat You”, which will be released on September 7 via earMUSIC. Lemmy personally blessed NASHVILLE PUSSY calling them “America’s last great rock ‘n’ roll band” — […]
- WATCH: Metallica, Anthrax & Pantera stars guest in Ghost’s new video
Currently enjoying heavy rotation on Planet Rock with ‘Rats’, enigmatic Swedish metallers Ghost have premiered a star-studded new video.
- Former IN FLAMES Bassist PETER IWERS Takes Stand Against Bullying With AUAB Project
AUAB (Artists United Against Bullying), the new project featuring former IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers, has released a video for the song “Hero”. The track features Iwers alongside singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SONS OF APOLLO, JOURNEY), Swedish guitarist Paulo Mendonça as well as drummer Anton Roos from SAFFIRE and guitarist Fredrik Stenberg from […]
- Jonesy feat. Ramona Tornado release video for “(I Just Wanna) Sit On Your Face”
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- TUFF DIARIES #7 … MTV’s NYE Big Bash, Riki & Taime’s Cathouse and My Girlfriend was a Poster at Spencer’s
TUFF DIARIES #7 MTV’s NYE Big Bash, Riki & Taime’s Cathouse and My Girlfriend was a Poster at Spencer’s Country Club, Jason Newsted, Cold Gin, Martika, Rock Scene Magazine & Welcome to the Julie’s Waxed Pussy. — It’s now the fall of 1988. We’re a year into our run and making progress with our plan […]
- MAYAN Feat. EPICA’s MARK JANSEN: Video For ‘Dhyana’ Title Track
The official Arno De Haas-directed music video for the title track of “Dhyana”, the new album from MAYAN — the band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst — can be seen below. The disc will be released on September 21 via Nuclear Blast. Along guitars by Merel Bechtold […]
- Bangladeafy are Backladeafy
It’s appropriate that Bangladeafy’s upcoming release is called Ribboncutter, ’cause a) even though the band has been around for a minute, this will actually be their debut full-length, and b) Ribboncutter finds the experimental noise rock outfit, generally known as a drum n’ bass duo, adding an extra dimension to their sound by leaning on the synths, hard. […]
- SEPULTURA’s ELOY CASAGRANDE: Drum-Cam Footage Of ‘Arise’ Performance From DICKY WOODSTOCK POPFESTIVAL
Drum-cam footage of SEPULTURA’s Eloy Casagrande performing the song “Arise” live with his bandmates on August 3 at the Dicky Woodstock Popfestival in the Netherlands can be seen below. SEPULTURA played its first show with Casagrande on November 25, 2011 in Lichtenfels, Germany. Casagrande joined SEPULTURA as the replacement for Jean Dolabella, who left the […]
- Watch Pearl Jam Honor Chicago Cubs with David Bowie’s ‘Rebel Rebel’ at Wrigley Field
Frontman Eddie Vedder, a longtime Chicago Cubs fan, brought out team co-owner Tom Ricketts and the World Series trophy before launching into the song. Continue reading…
- Shining Ditch the Blackjazz on New Song “Animal”
Norway’s Shining have hung their hats on the whole “blackjazz” thing since their explosive 2010 breakthrough album of the same name. Melding a black metal aesthetic with jazzy saxophone punctuations and wrapping it all up in a ’90s-inspired industrial shell was a winning combination that turned heads in the metal community and gained the band […]
- Devin Townsend Releases Free Book and Launches The Devin Townsend Creative Academy Online Course
What’s it like inside Devin Townsend’s brain? What is his creative process? How can you modify your own process and workflow to become more productive and creative? Devin Townsend has launched a new online course called The Devin Townsend Creative Academy to tackle exactly these topics. The course has been made available through The Music […]
- Devin Townsend Releases Free Book and Launches The Devin Townsend Creative Academy Online Course
What’s it like inside Devin Townsend’s brain? What is his creative process? How can you modify your own process and workflow to become more productive and creative? Devin Townsend has launched a new online course called The Devin Townsend Creative Academy to tackle exactly these topics. The course has been made available through The Music […]
- Mike Portnoy on The MetalSucks Podcast #252
Our guest this week is legendary drummer Mike Portnoy. We discuss Metal Allegiance and the massive amount of input that goes into a supergroup collaboration, getting Andreas Kisser and Max Cavalera on the same record again, the various vocalists on the band’s new album Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty and the process for writing lyrics, […]
- Eric Clapton announces his first Christmas album ‘Happy Xmas’
Eric Clapton has unveiled details of his inaugural festive album ‘Happy Xmas’.
- Korn Members Respond to the Death of Jonathan Davis’ Wife; Band’s Former Manager Says She Overdosed
Korn guitarists James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch have each taken to social media to comment — verbally and/or visually — on the death of Devan Davis, the wife of vocalist Jonathan Davis, who died late last week: A post shared by Brian Welch (@brianheadwelch) on Aug 18, 2018 at 3:35pm PDT Our prayers […]
- Schnell, Bain and Appice wanted Dio to replace Craig Goldy with Gary Hoey instead of Rowan Robertson
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- Listen To New VULCAIN Song ‘Héros’
“Héros”, a new song from French metal veterans VULCAIN, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Vinyle”, which will be released on September 28 via Season Of Mist. VULCAIN comments: “We were born in the age of vinyl, and luckily the format is still here after almost losing it […]
- Slash: If I Was Still Getting Wasted, ‘There’s No Way’ I Could Play With Guns N’ Roses
Slash also speaks about his admiration for the Rolling Stones who have held steady for decades despite serious drug issues. Continue reading…
- Marilyn Manson ‘Ended Up in Doctor’s Care’ After Collapsing Onstage
The frontman sent out a tweet updating fans. Continue reading…
- Devin Townsend Provides Updates on Empath Album
When it rains Devin Townsend updates it pours Devin Townsend updates! Earlier today we got word that Heavy Devy has launched an online course that provides a window into his creative process with an eye towards improving your own (and there’s a free downloadable book acting as a teaser), and now The PRP has informed […]
- EMINENCE To Release ‘Minds Apart’ EP; ‘Obey’ Video Available
Brazilian metallers EMINENCE have released a music video for the song “Obey”. The clip was filmed in Dumbo, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. “Obey” is taken from EMINENCE’s upcoming EP, “Minds Apart”, which will be released on August 27 via all digital plataforms (Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes). The band’s […]
- Marilyn Manson Collapses on Stage, Cuts Concert Short
Marilyn Manson’s tumultuous year continues. Since just last October, the shock rocker has: Been forced to cancel nine shows and two festival appearances after being crushed by a stage prop mid-show. Parted ways with longtime bassist and songwriter Jeordie “Twiggy Ramirez” White following allegations of rape. Stormed out of a show after losing his shit […]
- DORO PESCH Says Her Upcoming Autobiography Will Be ‘A Roller-Coaster Ride’
German metal queen Doro Pesch has revealed to Ireland’s Overdrive that she has commenced work on her autobiography. “I actually started writing a book a couple of years ago, and then I thought it’s gonna have to be two books — one that is normal, and the other about how it really was because some […]
- JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER Featured On New EP From U.K.’s ACE MAFIA
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner is featured on the new self-titled EP from the U.K. hard rock band ACE MAFIA. Faulkner laid down his lead and rhythm guitar tracks for “Ace Mafia” before leaving the band to join JUDAS PRIEST. Due on September 15, “Ace Mafia” was mixed and mastered by Phil Kinman, with all […]
- Iron Maiden thank fans for Legacy of the Beast Tour and add ‘here’s to the next one!’
Iron Maiden have released a video thanking fans who came to see their Legacy Of The Beast European Tour.
- TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Announces Winter Tour 2018
Marking the band’s 20th consecutive year of touring, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) today announced its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2018. TSO’s annual November-December multi-sensory extravaganza, which sells out venues year after year, has cemented the group’s status as a must-attend, multi-generational, holiday tradition. This year’s 20th anniversary tour, a presentation of TSO’s unforgettable “The Ghosts Of Christmas […]
