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- Circus Of Power release new single “Dirty Rock Band”
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- TESLA Guitarist Says Working With PHIL COLLEN On Upcoming ‘Shock’ Album Was ‘Really Cool And Pretty Organic’
TESLA guitarist Dave Rude recently spoke with Clint Switzer of the “Music Mania” podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below (interview starts at the 4:50 mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On TESLA’s recently completed tour with STYX and JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS: Dave: “It was such a great tour. […]
- 20 Metallica Guitar Riffs NOT Written by James Hetfield
When we think of Metallica guitar riffs, we think of James Hetfield. His downpicking machine is responsible for 90% of all rhythm guitar stuff in Metallica. But in this video you’ll hear 20 greatest Metallica riffs by other member’s of the band: Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich […]
- Report: JACK OSBOURNE Apologizes For Allegedly Punching Estranged Wife’s New Boyfriend
According to TMZ, Jack Osbourne has apologized for allegedly punching the new boyfriend of his estranged wife. The 32-year-old son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and his wife of six years, Lisa Osbourne, began arguing late Monday (July 30) at their once-shared home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles when her new love […]
- Criminal Kids release video for song “Takin’ It Back” from self-titled album
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- Yannick Streibert – The Call of Ktulu (Metallica Piano Cover)
Piano cover of Metallica’s The Call of Ktulu from the album Ride the Lightning (1984), created by Yannick Streibert. #Metallica #TheCallOfKtulu #MetallicaPianoCover #YannickStreibert #MetallicaPiano
- Elderly Men Escape from Nursing Home to Attend Wacken Festival
They must’ve been enticed by the literal beer pipeline… … or maybe it was Dying Fetus. Whatever the inspiration, DW.com is reporting that two elderly men escaped a nursing home in northern Germany on Friday to attend the Wacken Open Air festival. The nursing home alerted authorities once they realized the men were missing. The […]
- Mark Kendall states that Terry Ilous did his own stuff vocally which might have been “a hair” too much
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- OWL Feat. HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Bassist CHRIS WYSE: ‘Believe’ Video Released
Los Angeles hard rock trio OWL takes a moment to explore the manifestation of dreams and desires on its potent and powerful new video, “Believe”. OWL is the highly personal creative vehicle of vocalist/bassist Chris Wyse, longtime bassist for THE CULT and member of Ace Frehley’s band, along with drummer Dan Dinsmore (THE CLAY PEOPLE) […]
- Today in Rock History – August 4
1967, Pink Floyd released their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn in the UK, on which most songs were penned by Syd Barrett. When reviewed by the two main UK music papers, Record Mirror and NME both gave the album four stars out of five. The album was recorded at Abbey Road studios, […]
- YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Video Of Houston Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of Yngwie Malmsteen’s August 2 performance at the Proof Rooftop Lounge in Houston, Texas can be seen below. Yngwie will take part in the 2018 edition of the “Generation Axe” tour alongside Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi. Beginning on November 7 at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, […]
- Jason Newsted – Turn The Page (Metallica Version – Live Cover)
Formert Metallica bassist Jason Newsted performing Turn The Page at Evo Italian on 10/19/17 in Tequesta, FL. The event was a fundraiser for Puerto Rico disaster relief. Lyrics On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha You can listen to the engines moanin’ out his one old song Think about the woman or the […]
- Disturbed Frontman David Draiman Used to Live in a Palace
See pictures of the estate inside and out. Continue reading…
- LIV SIN Is Working On Material For Second Album
LIV SIN, the band led by former SISTER SIN vocalist Liv “Sin” Jagrell, has commenced work on the material for its second album. The group wrote on Facebook: “The ideas are there, demos will be recorded, and all we can say right now is that it’s gonna be a real step forward from ‘Follow Me’.” […]
- Weirdest Metallica Cover Ever: Master of Puppets With Hand Farts
Here’s the weirdest Metallica cover ever… He playing Master of Puppets with hand farts. Same as the fart along, but featuring longer performances of METAL songs only! and the GREEN SCREEN stays GREEN!!!
- Brothers Osborne, SKAM and Stage 2 bands confirmed for Planet Rockstock 2018
The Planet Rockstock line-up has expanded this morning with the addition of 15 new bands.
- Liv Sin working on new full-length album
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- HEART’s ANN WILSON Releases Cover Of LESLEY GORE’s ‘You Don’t Own Me’ From Her New Album ‘Immortal’
Ann Wilson of HEART, one of rock’s most distinctive and powerful vocalists, has released “You Don’t Own Me” as the second track from her new album that’s due out September 14 on BMG. Fittingly titled “Immortal”, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay tribute to some of Ann’s influences and friends who’ve recently […]
- Mark Kendall states that there is nothing to patch up between him and Jack Russell
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- GODSMACK’s SULLY ERNA: ‘We’re Not Metal; We Never Really Were Metal’
GODSMACK front man was recently interviewed by Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On their current co-headlining summer tour with SHINEDOWN: Sully: “Between us and SHINEDOWN, I really feel like we’ve put together a great […]
- Two Elderly Men Escape Nursing Home, Go to Metal Festival
True metalheads. Continue reading…
- Elderly Men Escape Nursing Home To Attend World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Festival
According to Deutsche Welle, two elderly elderly German men escaped from their nursing home on Friday (August 3) to attend the Wacken Open Air festival. The nursing home contacted the police after it discovered that the men were missing from the facility. The men were later found at 3 a.m. at the heavy metal festival, […]
- Danil Vavreniuk – Spit Out The Bone (Metallica Drum Cover)
Danil Vavreniuk plays Metallica – Spit out the bone during his birthday party. Songwriters: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich “Spit Out the Bone” is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the fifth single from their tenth studio album, Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016), on November 14, 2017, through Blackened Recordings.
- That Time a DWI Turned Three Days Grace Into a Trio
‘I decided to get a little carried away on the Jim Beam,’ guitarist Barry Stock recalls. Continue reading…
- GREAT WHITE Guitarist Says Band Grew ‘Uncomfortable’ With Former Singer TERRY ILOUS: ‘It Wasn’t Working’
GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall was recently interviewed by Shaggy of Idaho’s 94.9 & 104.5 The Rock radio station. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing at this month’s Idaho Rockfest, a bill that also features Vince Neil: Mark: “I go way back with Vince. […]
- Metallica’s James Hetfield Dedicate “Sad But True” To 12-Year-Old Fan David
Metallica‘s James Hetfield dedicated the band’s performance of “Sad But True” to a young 12-year-old fan in attendance at the band’s set Sept. 14th, in Cologne, Germany, Lanxess Arena (multicammix)
- IRON MAIDEN Responds To Lawsuit Filed By Former Singer DENNIS WILLCOCK
According to Ham & High, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have responded to a lawsuit filed by their former singer Dennis Willcock in which he accused them of stealing the lyrics to some of their classic early songs. Willcock claims to have written the words to the tracks “Prowler”, “Charlotte The Harlot”, “Phantom Of […]
- Reaction Video: Behemoth, “God = Dog”
We’re back with another new episode of Metal Reacts Only, the weekly show in which host Jon Weigell listens to a brand new metal track for the first time and shares his thoughts and reactions. This week, Jon tackles the brand new Behemoth track “God = Dog.” How does it stack up against the band’s past […]
- DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: First Show Of 2019 Confirmed
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, is one of the confirmed acts for the 30th-anniversary edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 1-3, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are PARKWAY DRIVE, POWERWOLF, AIRBOURNE, ROSE TATTOO, […]
- SLASH On Possibility Of New GUNS N’ ROSES Music: ‘I Think Everybody Wants To Do It’
GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash has not ruled out the possibility of recording new music with the current incarnation of the band, which features three-fifths of the classic lineup. During a surprise appearance on yesterday’s (Friday, August 3) edition of “Trunk Nation LA Invasion: Live From The Rainbow Bar & Grill” on SiriusXM, Slash was […]
- Dave Mustaine Reveals The Shocking Statement On James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing
Megadeth frontman and former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine interview about James Hetfield’s guitar playing. David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and author. He is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of the American thrash metal band Megadeth, as well as the original […]
- STONE SOUR Drummer On COREY TAYLOR: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anyone Work As Hard As He Does’
STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga was recently interviewed by Metalshop TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the success of the band’s recent touring: Roy: “It’s been awesome. Off the charts. This whole run, the past year and a half we’ve been out, it’s been […]
- This One-String Guitar Cover of Metallica’s ‘One’ Is Wonderful
Yeah, even the solo. Continue reading…
- Video: VINCE NEIL Performs MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics At Finland’s PORISPERE Festival
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil performed with his solo band on August 3 at the Porispere festival in Pori, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Neil chose to go ahead with his shows at Porispere and Germany’s Wacken Open Air (August 2) festivals despite the fact that his mother passed […]
- CHUCK BILLY Doesn’t Believe TESTAMENT Was Unfairly Excluded From ‘Big Four’ Of 1980s Thrash Metal
In a brand new interview with the “Music Mania” podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked why his band wasn’t included in the so-called “Big Four” of 1980s thrash metal — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre into the mainstream. “Well, it’s difficult to say, ’cause when you say ‘Big Four,’ […]
- TESTAMENT Guitarist’s ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Release ‘Conundrum’ Album In September
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the jazz ensemble led by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, will release its new album, “Conundrum”, on September 7 via Palmetto/MRI. If you’ve attempted to keep up with the news cycle in recent years, then the “Conundrum” title should be a no-brainer. “It represents the sense of confusion many of us are feeling […]
- Hear the First Song From the Alex Skolnick Trio’s ‘Condundrum’ Album
The Testament guitarist ‘s jazz trio returns with their first new album since 2011. Continue reading…
- Tom Keifer recalls how cover for debut album ‘Night Songs’ was actually shot during the day
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- Tom Morello And Rapper Vic Mensa Collaborates: Listen To New Song “We Don’t Need You”
American guitarist Tom Morello has released his first single track “We Don’t Need You”, which track is taken from his upcoming album “The Atlas Underground”. The album will be released on October 12 via Mom + Pop Music. Here’s the track list of the album: 1. Battle Sirens (feat. Knife Party) 2. Rabbit’s Revenge (feat. […]
- HALESTORM Didn’t Realize How ‘Heavy’ New Album ‘Vicious’ Was Until Band Started Playing Songs Live
HALESTORM vocalist Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger were recently interviewed by Backstage Axxess. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On making their new album, “Vicious”: Joe: “The process was organic, for sure. Nick Raskulinecz, our producer, kind of just sat us in a room and […]
- Recker release new album ‘Manifest Destiny’
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- Jam Beyond Creation’s New Tech-Death Headtrip “The Inversion”
Because the sadistic fuckers in Beyond Creation decided that releasing the first single from their new album at 1) the end of the day, 2) on a Friday, 3) during the summer would be a fantastic idea, this post is going to be short. I’m sorry, BC dudes, I like you a lot, but between […]
- Crash release EP ‘Four Play’
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- Testament Singer Explains Why His Band Wasn’t Included In “Big Four”
Speaking in a recent intervie wwith Music Mania, Testament frontman Chuck Billy explained his thoughts about the Big Four. Why his band wasn’t included in “Big Four”, he stated: “Well, it’s difficult to say, ’cause when you say ‘Big Four,’ you think of the ’80s when that was what was referred to as the ‘Big […]
- Testament Singer Explains Why His Band Wasn’t Included In “Big Four”
Speaking in a recent intervie wwith Music Mania, Testament frontman Chuck Billy explained his thoughts about the Big Four. Why his band wasn’t included in “Big Four”, he stated: “Well, it’s difficult to say, ’cause when you say ‘Big Four,’ you think of the ’80s when that was what was referred to as the ‘Big […]
- Video footage of Dokken’s entire set at Wacken Open Air on August 2nd
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- AEROSMITH Signs Management Deal With LARRY RUDOLPH’s REIGNDEER ENTERTAINMENT
According to Billboard, AEROSMITH has signed a new management deal with ReignDeer Entertainment/Maverick’s Larry Rudolph. The group had previously worked with Trudy Green and the late Howard Kaufman for nearly 20 years. Rudolph has handled AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler’s solo career since 2014. As previously reported, AEROSMITH will perform on “Today” show’s Concert Series […]
- ALTER BRIDGE Releases ‘Words Darker Than Their Wings’ Performance Clip From ‘Live At The Royal Albert Hall’
Coming on the heels of the announcement of ALTER BRIDGE’s career-defining set “Live At The Royal Albert Hall Featuring The Parallax Orchestra”, the band has released another video from the live performance. The latest track, “Words Darker Than Their Wings”, is a song from the group’s 2010 “ABIII” album that, until those two shows in […]
- WATCH: Metallica cover A-ha’s ‘Take On Me’ in Norway
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo covered A-ha’s ‘Take On Me’ at a gig in Norway last night (2nd May).
