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- Janet Gardner doesn’t know who owns the Vixen name and was fine with walking away with nothing
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- ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more consistent. Speaking to “Live From Nerdville With Joe […]
- GLENN HUGHES Will Keep Writing Music Until His Final Day
In a brand new interview with the “Thunder Underground” podcast, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if he will continue writing music up until his “final day.” He responded (hear audio below): “I will. People ask me that question — not all the time, but they do ask that question. “A good friend of mine, […]
- Mike Portnoy Announces That Their Postponed Shows Are Rescheduled Once Again
Former drummer of Dream Theater and current member of Sons Of Apollo, Mike Portnoy, took to his official Instagram account to make a new postponement announcement and revealed the new tour dates of the band. Sons Of Apollo was one of the bands who wanted to do a tour in 2020, but they are faced […]
- Pussies On The Dancefloor release videos for “Edge of The Dawn” and “Where Are My Pants?”
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- Neil Young Sues President Donald Trump For Using His Songs Without Permission
Legendary musician Neil Young has filed a lawsuit against the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, due to using his songs on the election campaign without any permission. In 2015, Donald Trump played the ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’ song of Neil Young after announcing his presidential run, and he played the same […]
- Ellefson featuring Megadeth bassist David Ellefson release cover of Def Leppard’s track “Wasted”
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- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney’s Daughter Shoots The Latest Cover Of Paul By Herself
The daughter of The Beatles’ co-lead vocalist and bassist Paul McCartney, Mary McCartney has taken his father’s pictures for the cover of the British GQ‘s September issue. As the self-quarantine still goes on and most of the magazines find different solutions for the photoshoots, the talented photographer and the daughter of Paul McCartney, Mary McCartney […]
- The City Kids featuring Tracii Guns on additional lead guitar unveil lyric video for “All I Want”
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- Dire Starits Icon Mark Knopfler Is Afraid Of That Thousands Of People Are About To Lose Their Jobs
Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler revealed his concern about the economic problems in the music industry by sharing new posts on his official Instagram account. As you might recall, after the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, most of the business lines got hurt significantly and the music industry was one of them. Most of the […]
- Evanescence Encourage Voter Registration With New PSA + Concert
Hear a piece of their upcoming song, 'Use My Voice.' Continue reading…
- Metallica Release “Moth Into Flame” S&M² Performance
Metallica have released their “Moth Into Flame” performance from last year’s S&M² performance with the San Francisco Symphony. The performance is part of the upcoming S&M² audio and video box set, which will be out on August 28, and can be pre-ordered here. As it happened, S&M² ended up being the last time Metallica performed […]
- Own A Piece Of GODSMACK History: Five-Piece Drum Set Used During ‘Awake’ Sessions Being Auctioned
GODSMACK is auctioning off a five-piece green Yamaha maple custom drum set that was used by frontman Sully Erna during the recording sessions for the band’s 2000 album “Awake”. The kit is one of a variety of GODSMACK instruments that are being auctioned during a 10-day event. Proceeds from the live event and auction will […]
- Gene Simmons Says His Heart Is Broken After 13 COVID-19-Related Deaths In The United States
The bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, Gene Simmons responded to the news of 13 religious sisters living in Michigan who passed away from Covid-19 and stated how devastated he was after the loss of these well-beloved women. Recently, the members of the Felician Sisters convent in Livonia sadly passed away following their infection of […]
- RIK EMMETT Says He ‘Resolved’ His Issues With His TRIUMPH Bandmates ‘A Long Time Ago’
In a new interview with Full In Bloom, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH was asked if being involved with the making the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the band’s dramatic career “reignited any animosity” between him and his bandmates, drummer Gil Moore and bassist Mike Levine. He responded (hear audio […]
- The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs release video for new single “Warzone”
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- A Bring Me the Horizon / Yungblud Song Is Coming
But the band played a bit coy about where it might turn up. Continue reading…
- Elton John Introduces His New Pets With His Spouse To The Fan Community
One of the most legendary musicians in the world, Sir Elton John, announced the new members of the John-Furnish family and made everybody smile by sharing a new photo on his official Instagram account. In the picture, you can see that there are two puppies, which seems like to be German Sheppards, and they are […]
- Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Says ‘She Will Heal’ Explaining How Bad 2020 Was
The daughter of iconic musician Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson has stated her belief upon healing with a quotation as we go through the tough days of 2020. Paris Jackson has been very open about her mental state and how she perceives the world on social media. She frequently shares motivational posts that are based on […]
- LISTEN: Christian Author Says He’s Recorded the Voice of Satan
You can hear the tape right now. Continue reading…
- Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape – BLACK CROWN INITIATE
We’ve come a long way from the days when being remotely progressive in metal was seen as an act of extreme radicalism, but it’s still quietly thrilling to see the continued rise of bands like BLACK CROWN INITIATE. The progressive death metal scene has often suffered from too weighty a debt to the first few […]
- Ted Nugent’s Wife Is ‘Freaking Excited’ Because Of Her Collaboration With Two Celebrities
Iconic musician Ted Nugent’s wife and famous fitness personality, Shemane Nugent, took to her official Instagram account to announce a huge collaboration and excited her followers. In the caption, Shemane stated that famous film producer and author Ron Hall, who is the New York Times best-selling author of ‘Same Kind of Different As Me,’ will […]
- LIVE NATION Second-Quarter Revenue Down 98% Due To Pandemic Shutdowns
Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The touring giant posted net revenue of $74.1 million — 98% lower than the $3.16 billion a year earlier — and an adjusted operating loss of $431.9 million. Live Nation had just 24 concerts in North America compared […]
- Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Tried To Form A Band Called ‘Bitch Boys’ But It Didn’t Work
One of the most talented drummers of the 21st century and also the legendary Led Zeppelin star John Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, has posted a golden-worth TBT photo and recalled the good-old-days with his bandmates. While Jason tagging and spreading great words about his bandmates from The Circle, Mike Anthony, Sammy Hagar, and Victor L […]
- DEATH ANGEL’s WILL CARROLL Looks Back On His Coronavirus Experience: ‘I Was Scared I Wouldn’t Be Able To Drum Again’
DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll has spoken out about returning behind the kit for the first time since spending almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. The musician — who tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus — first got sick when […]
- Freddie Mercury’s Body Was Naturally Perfect Without Gym Workouts, His Close Friend Says
A fan account dedicated to Freddie Mercury posted the photos of the Queen icon on Instagram and shared the details of his workout routine revealed by his personal assistant and close friend Peter Freestone. The legendary frontman of Queen Freddie Mercury sadly passed away in 1991 at the age of 45. The cause of his […]
- Sebastian Bach Drops A Serious Argument By Saying ‘Music Died Last March’
The Canadian singer and the previous frontman of Skid Row, Sebastian Bach has reacted to a fan’s tweet who says the music can’t die and stated that it died last March signaling the elections. As you know, Sebastian Bach has been highly brave and outspoken about the political views he finds inaccurate and toxic for the future of […]
- IN FLAMES’ ANDERS FRIDÉN: ‘I Still Have The Same Attitude When I Go In And Create An Album’
Vocalist Anders Fridén of Swedish veteran metallers IN FLAMES, who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album “Clayman”, was asked in a new interview with Keen Eye 4 Concerts how he and his bandmates have changed as people and musicians in the last two decades. He responded (hear audio below): “A […]
- Totally True Memoirs of a Metal Producer: Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy
When a blocked number calls you at 4 a.m. and you can barely hear the person weeping on the other end because there’s so much screaming and crashing going on in the background, it’s easy to deduce who’s on the other end of the line: Axl Rose’s assistant. Or, in this case, Axl Rose’s assistant’s […]
- BRIAN MAY Joins NUNO BETTENCOURT, STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN And TOSIN ABASI For ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Jam (Video)
EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was joined by his “Generation Axe” tourmates — Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tosin Abasi — along with QUEEN’s Brian May for a six-guitar performance of QUEEN’s timeless classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” as part of AXS TV’s “At Home And Social With Nuno Bettencourt & Friends” special. Video footage of […]
- Woman Teaches Black Metal Yoga in Corpse Paint
From church burnings to quads burning. Continue reading…
- MOTÖRHEAD’s PHIL CAMPBELL Joins SEPULTURA For ‘Orgasmatron’ Quarantine Performance (Video)
MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell recently teamed up with the four members of SEPULTURA to record a quarantine version of MOTÖRHEAD’s “Orgasmatron”. Check out video below. Back in 2018, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera said that he and his brother Max were inspired to form the band in 1984 because of MOTÖRHEAD. He told the “Start […]
- JON ANDERSON ‘Would Love To’ Get All Surviving YES Members Together For A Tour
Ex-YES singer Jon Anderson has told Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station that he is still hopeful he can reunite with his former bandmates to mark the group’s 50th anniversary. “I’d love to get the whole of YES together one day in the next couple of years — everybody, 20 of us on stage, that […]
- EVANESCENCE Partners With HeadCount For Campaign To Promote Voter Registration And Easy Access To Voting
EVANESCENCE and HeadCount, the non-partisan, non-profit voter registration organization, unveiled a public service announcement today dubbed “Use My Voice” along with a campaign to encourage Americans to check or update their voter registration status. Watch the PSA, which features a portion of EVANESCENCE’s upcoming anthem “Use My Voice” (out August 14) as its theme music, […]
- MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Pays Tribute To Original Drummer TONY COSTANZA
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has paid tribute to the band’s original drummer, Tony Costanza, who died on Tuesday (August 4). He was 52 years old. Costanza was the singer of the Las Vegas metal band PAPSMEAR before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area and joining MACHINE HEAD in 1992. He sat behind the […]
- QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT’s ‘You Are The Champions’ To Be Released on 7″ Vinyl And CD
Furthering their support for raising funds and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT are releasing special limited-edition CD and seven-inch vinyl versions of their lockdown track “You Are The Champions”. Both versions of the new formats are limited to 3000 copies each and will be numbered. They will be available to order […]
- DEE SNIDER On Possibility Of A TWISTED SISTER Reunion: ‘I Don’t Know If I See That Happening In This Lifetime’
During a brand new interview with SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, Dee Snider was asked if thinks TWISTED SISTER will ever play live again, four years after the band completed its farewell tour. The singer responded: “Look, I know that some of my bandmembers have recently said ‘never say never.’ I wrote a song […]
- Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Looks Like He’s Taking A Selfie Back In 1985
Gary Holt, the former member of Slayer and the current frontman of Exodus, has wished a happy birthday to Metallica’s James Hetfield by sharing a throwback photo in which Hetfield seems like taking a selfie in 1985. The renowned names of rock and metal music along with some close friends of Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield […]
- Metallica Release ‘Moth Into Flame’ Video From ‘S&M2’
The album's release is quickly approaching. Continue reading…
- SLIPKNOT And STONE SOUR’s COREY TAYLOR Makes Major Impact With First-Ever Solo Singles
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor’s new single “Black Eyes Blue” is the number one most added song at Active Rock radio, entering the Mediabase / BDS chart at No. 26 and currently sitting at No. 16 on the building chart. This marks the highest debut at the format for Taylor, surpassing previous first […]
- Ren and Stimpy Are Back, New Episodes Coming Soon
Comedy Central is rebooting the classic Nickelodeon cartoon. Continue reading…
- Steel Panther announce two drive-in gigs in Pennsylvania, USA for mid-September
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- Jinjer Announce European Mini-Tour for the Fall
Jinjer may very well be the first metal band to tour in our post-pandemic world. The Ukranian band has announced a mini-tour of Europe for the fall. The trek will consist of two shows in Germany and two shows in Switzerland. Both countries are doing reasonably well with the virus: yesterday, August 4, Switzerland reported […]
- Watch METALLICA Perform ‘Moth Into Flame’ From ‘S&M2’ Live Album And Video
Video footage of METALLICA performing the song “Moth Into Flame” from the upcoming “Metallica And San Francisco Symphony: S&M²” release can be seen below. METALLICA and San Francisco Symphony’s September 6 and September 8, 2019 “S&M²” concerts were historic on multiple levels: They served as the grand opening of San Francisco’s Chase Center, reunited the […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES Announces 2021 European Tour
GUNS N’ ROSES has announced the rescheduled dates for its European tour. The band was originally slated to tour Europe earlier this year, but was forced to postpone the shows due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, GUNS N’ ROSES has revealed a new set of dates for the trek, kicking off in Lisbon, Portugal on […]
- Dee Snider: Get This President Out of Office At All Costs
He doesn't want to take it anymore. Continue reading…
- THE TROOPS OF DOOM Feat. Ex-SEPULTURA Guitarist JAIRO ‘TORMENTOR’ GUEDZ: ‘The Rise Of Heresy’ EP Due In October
THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the new Brazilian band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, will release its debut EP, “The Rise Of Heresy”, on October 9 via Nuclear Blast’s digital subsidiary, Blood Blast Distribution. The effort, which was mastered by Øystein G. Brun (BORKNAGAR) at Crosound Studio in Norway, contains four new original songs […]
- TRENT REZNOR Collaborates With TOBACCO On ‘Babysitter’ Song
Trent Reznor has collaborated with avant-garde electronic artist Tobacco on a new song called “Babysitter”. The track will appear on Tobacco’s upcoming album, “Hot Wet & Sassy”, which will be released on October 30 via Ghostly International. “I’ve always been an album guy and my albums are my zone, so Trent being on this one […]
- Machine Gun Kelly Releases New Pop-Punk Song ‘Concert for Aliens’
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