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- Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell on Loss of Chris Cornell + Chester Bennington: ‘It’s Family and It Hurts’
The Alice in Chains guitarist opened up on depression and addiction while reflecting on the tragic deaths of Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington. Continue reading…
- CARNIVORE Reforms As CARNIVORE A.D.
After an electrifying live performance of CARNIVORE material at this year’s Black N Blue Bowl pre-party, guitarist Marc Piovanetti is thrilled to announce that the band will officially reform as CARNIVORE A.D., with fellow original member Louie Beato and Joe Branciforte (DARKSIDE NYC, MERAUDER) sharing drumming duties, and introducing Baron Misuraca (VASARIA) on bass, lead […]
- CONFIRMED .. Rock N’ Skull announce several lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub”
CONFIRMED Rock N’ Skull announce several lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub” PEKIN, Illinois — After several weeks of speculation, rumor and industry hearsay Rock N’ Skull has finally confirmed recent Metal Sludge reports. It’s official as reported by Metal Sludge back on July 16th, the new venue for Rock N’ […]
- METALLICA: ‘Master Of Puppets’ Reissue Due In November; Complete Details Revealed
METALLICA will reissue its third album, “Master Of Puppets”, on November 10 on the band’s own Blackened Recordings. The LP has been remastered for the most advanced sound quality and will be available in various digital and physical configurations. The reissue is available for pre-order beginning today at Metallica.com where fans can see the full […]
- Talas featuring bassist Billy Sheehan to release CD/DVD of recent reunion show
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- ANVIL Completes Recording New Album ‘Pounding The Pavement’
Canadian cult metal act ANVIL has completed recording its new album, “Pounding The Pavement”. Drummer Robb Reiner states: “The birth of the tracks has yielded much classic ANVIL gold!! Without doubt, all pounders will find songs emerge as their favorites. Mixes of tracks to flow soon for us. [We’re] very excited to hear the polished […]
- God Mother, ‘De Ovälkomna’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
From their upcoming ‘Vilseledd’ album, take a listen to God Mother’s disgusting and atmospheric new track ‘De Ovälkomna.’ Continue reading…
- ARCH ENEMY: ‘Will To Power’ Unboxing Video
ARCH ENEMY has released an unboxing video for the deluxe edition of its new album, “Will To Power”, due out on September 8. Co-produced by guitarist and band leader Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, “Will To Power” was mixed and mastered by longtime collaborator and friend Jens Bogren (OPETH, AT THE GATES, DIMMU BORGIR). […]
- Indecision Guitarist Justin Brannan is Running for NYC City Council
Bringing a little hardcore attitude to NYC’s law-making body. The post Indecision Guitarist Justin Brannan is Running for NYC City Council appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Artery Recordings Sold to Warner Music Group
The former home to Attila and Chelsea Grin has been bought by a major label. The post Artery Recordings Sold to Warner Music Group appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Marty Friedman: Political Correctness ‘Has Gotten Out of Control’ in the U.S.
Marty Friedman talked about political correctness, which he says has ‘gotten out of control’ in the United States. Continue reading…
- EPICA Releases Video For ‘Immortal Melancholy’
“Immortal Melancholy”, the new video from Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming EP, “The Solace System”, which will be released on September 1 via Nuclear Blast. With their latest masterpiece, EPICA set new standards. 2016’s “The Holographic Principle” is the most epochal, multi-layered, courageous and […]
- Watch Amaranthe Get Minimalized with Video for ‘Maximize’
Swedish melodic metal outfit Amaranthe have released the video for “Maximize,” a track that has a title that contrasts sharply to its accompanying visuals. Continue reading…
- Check Out This Chilling Cover of the Requiem for a Dream Theme by You Bred Raptors?
Just as creepy as the original, but weirder. The post Check Out This Chilling Cover of the Requiem for a Dream Theme by You Bred Raptors? appeared first on MetalSucks.
- DEEP PURPLE Bassist: ‘We Know That We Can’t Go On Forever’
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover spoke to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the group’s possible retirement at the end of the current “Long Goodbye Tour”. Asked how much longer DEEP PURPLE will be a band, Glover replied: “Hard to say. We just know that we can’t go on forever, and there’s got to be some line […]
- Bloody Heels release video for acoustic version of “One More Time”
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- If Donald Trump Made Metal Albums, Part II
Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, Trivium, and more get Trumped. The post If Donald Trump Made Metal Albums, Part II appeared first on MetalSucks.
- KADAVAR Releases ‘Into The Wormhole’ Music Video
Berlin, Germany-based rock overlords KADAVAR have released the official video for their new track, “Into The Wormhole”. The clip was shot at Sphaèros Art Cave in Paris and was directed by Luizo Vega (Studio V). The video concept was developed by drummer Tiger and features AQUA NEBULA OSCILLATOR vocalist David Sphaèros. Tiger commented: “The darkness […]
- BABYLON A.D. To Release ‘Revelation Highway’ Album In November
BABYLON A.D. is one of the few hard rock bands from the late ’80s/early ’90s that are still operating with all of their original members: vocalist Derek Davis, guitarists John Matthews and Ron Freschi, drummer Jamey Pacheco and bassist Robb Reid. The group formed in 1987 and to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, BABYLON A.D. will […]
- Metallica’s ‘The Four Horsemen’ Gets a Laughing James Hetfield + Dave Mustaine Remix
Laughter can be infectious, but can it make music? Continue reading…
- Chris Cornell’s Brother Condemns Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Soundgarden Frontman’s Death
Peter Cornell addressed the ‘conspiracy theories and absurd conjecture’ that has been shared online relating to Chris Cornell’s suicide. Continue reading…
- AMARANTHE Releases ‘Maximize’ Video
Swedish modern melodic metallers AMARANTHE have released a video for “Maximize”, the opening track of the band’s “Maximalism” album, released in October 2016. A stylistically different choice from previous AMARANTHE clip, this video shows a more intimate and raw side to the band, letting the band and its performance speak for itself without any effects […]
- DOUG ALDRICH Says He Has An Unreleased RONNIE JAMES DIO Demo Recording That Nobody’s Ever Heard
Guitarist Doug Aldrich, who was a member of DIO for a short period between 2002 and 2006, has revealed the existence of a previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio demo recording. The track in question was written during the sessions for DIO’s “Magica II”, a sequel to 2000’s “Magica” that was left unfinished when Ronnie died […]
- Strain of Marijuana or Type of Beer? Watch “Beer or Bud?” Episode 2
We asked festival attendees to decipher strains of marijuana from kinds of beer. It’s more difficult than you’d think! The post Strain of Marijuana or Type of Beer? Watch “Beer or Bud?” Episode 2 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- POISON Releases ‘Tour Wrap’ Video
POISON has released a one-minute video featuring highlights from the band’s recently completed first U.S. tour in more than four years. Check it out below. In an interview with the “Drummer Nation” show, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about what it has been like reuniting with his bandmates for the trek. “It’s been a lot […]
- Former NIGHTWISH Singer Joins Forces With Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist In THE DARK ELEMENT
THE DARK ELEMENT, the new musical project featuring former NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olzon and Finnish guitarist and songwriter Jani Liimatainen, will release its self-titled debut album on November 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. Since word of this project got out, fans have been frothing at the mouth with anticipation for its arrival. And no wonder […]
- SOiL Release ‘Gimme Some Lovin” Video + Reveal ‘Scream’ Hits Collection Track Listing
SOiL have released a video for their cover “Gimme Some Lovin'” which will appear on their upcoming hits collection ‘Scream: The Essentials.’ Continue reading…
- SCORPIONS Guitarist On Split With Drummer JAMES KOTTAK: ‘You Can’t Really Count On Somebody Who Is Not Stable’
In a brand new interview with “Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon”, Rudolf Schenker spoke about the addition of former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee to the SCORPIONS ranks. Last September, the Swedish musician was named as a permanent replacement for SCORPIONS’ longtime drummer James Kottak, who was dismissed from the band during his well-publicized his battle […]
- POWER QUEST Releases Lyric Video For ‘Kings And Glory’
POWER QUEST, the renowned melodic power metal band based in the U.K., has released a lyric video for “Kings And Glory”, the first single from its long-awaited sixth album, “Sixth Dimension”. The disc will be released on October 13 via Inner Wound Recordings in Europe and USA and on October 11 in Japan via Marquee/Avalon. […]
- Gus G: Don’t Take ‘Pills’ … From Ozzy Osbourne – Epic Rock Tales
In this episode, former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. recalls the time he took a “sleeping pill’ from Ozzy’s drug stash and found himself stoned into oblivion. Continue reading…
- Leatherjacks release live video for “People (We’re Chosen Ones)”
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- MARTY FRIEDMAN Says Political Correctness ‘Has Gotten Out Of Control’ In America
In a recent interview with the Cleveland Scene, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his decision to move to Japan in 2003 at the age of forty. “I had played there and visited there for promotional purposes maybe fifteen or twenty times,” he said. “I just moved there because I was so inspired by […]
- MARTY FRIEDMAN Says Political Correctness ‘Has Gotten Out Of Control’ In America
In a recent interview with the Cleveland Scene, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his decision to move to Japan in 2003 at the age of forty. “I had played there and visited there for promotional purposes maybe fifteen or twenty times,” he said. “I just moved there because I was so inspired by […]
- Former Nightwish Singer + Ex-Sonata Arctica Guitarist Unite for New Project The Dark Element
Hear the band’s new song to get a feel for what the project will bring. Continue reading…
- Video: Black Metal Parodies of Pop Songs
Also: black metal versions of hits by Justin Bieber, Megan Trainor, Miley Cyrus and more. The post Video: Black Metal Parodies of Pop Songs appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Epica Unleash Combative Animated Video for ‘Immortal Melancholy’
See the group’s huge new animated video for “Immortal Melancholy.” Continue reading…
- Babylon A.D. release video for “Crash And Burn” and to release new album via Frontiers Music Srl
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- SEBASTIAN BACH, GEORGE LYNCH, VINNY APPICE Perform DOKKEN, SKID ROW, BLACK SABBATH Classics At ‘Hair Metal Heaven’ (Video)
An all-star band featuring Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) headlined the Hair Metal Heaven festival last night (Sunday, August 27) at the Hull City Hall in Kingston upon Hull, England. Fan-filmed video of the performance — which consisted of renditions of classic songs by SKID […]
- IN THIS MOMENT’s MARIA BRINK Says Having ROB HALFORD Guest On ‘Ritual’ Is ‘An Honor’
IN THIS MOMENT singer Maria Brink says that having Rob Halford guest on the band’s new album, “Ritual”, is “an honor.” The JUDAS PRIEST frontman duets with Brink on the song “Black Wedding” — and Maria says that Halford added his vocals after all the other parts were already laid down. “We actually recorded the […]
- MEGADETH Made Its Best Records Under Pressure
Tristan Pratt conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Kiko Loureiro at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 9-12 at Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, West Midlands, United Kingdom. You can watch the chat below. Asked about the overwhelmingly positive response to MEGADETH’s latest album, 2016’s “Dystopia”, Ellefson said: “There’s […]
- Oli Sykes Announces ‘Game of Thrones’ Collaboration for Drop Dead Clothing
A huge collaboration for the Sheffield, UK based clothing brand. Continue reading…
- EVANESCENCE’s AMY LEE ‘Felt A Flood Of Inspiration’ After Becoming A Mother
In a brand new interview with Theresa Rockface of the 94.5 The Buzz radio station in Houston, Texas, EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee spoke about how becoming a mother three years ago has changed her as a person and as an artist. She said: “Besides the obvious day to day — it’s different at every age, […]
- THE RASMUS Releases Lyric Video For New Single ‘Silver Night’
Finnish alt-rockers THE RASMUS have released a lyric video for their new single, “Silver Night”. The chilling track is the latest song to be made available from the band’s long-awaited new album, “Dark Matters”, which will be released October 6 via Playground Music Scandinavia. The disc was produced by the Swedish team The Family (Iggy […]
- STONE SOUR’s COREY TAYLOR: ‘The Healthier I Am, The Stronger My Voice Feels’
STONE SOUR’s Corey Taylor (vocals) and Josh Rand (guitar) recently took part in a question-and-answer session at the studios of the Bandit Rock radio station in Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he keeps his voice in shape, Taylor said: “I drink a shit-ton of coffee — a lot; almost too […]
- Prophets of Rage Offer Suggestions on How You Can Resist in Today’s World
Read what you can do to fight back courtesy of Chuck D. and Tom Morello. Continue reading…
- Video: Metallica’s “The Four Horsemen” Recreated with the Laughter of James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine
Yuk yuk yuk. The post Video: Metallica’s “The Four Horsemen” Recreated with the Laughter of James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine appeared first on MetalSucks.
- The Obsessed Announce U.S. Tour with Cobalt and Iron Tongue
Kicks off just about a month from now. The post The Obsessed Announce U.S. Tour with Cobalt and Iron Tongue appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Poison release video titled ‘2017 Tour Wrap’
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- MATT TUCK On Next BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Album: ‘We Just Wanna Make Bigger Songs’
A Music Blog, Yea conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE on June 22 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the status of the songwriting sessions for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’s upcoming follow-up to 2015’s “Venom” […]
