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- Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler Proves He’s A Responsible Father While Celebrating Son-In-Law’s Birthday
The iconic frontman of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler has celebrated the belated birthday of his son-in-law Jon Foster, who is also an actor and musician, on Instagram. Tyler has been a little late to wish a happy birthday to one of his family members, but, he proved that he is a responsible father-in-law eventually. On Instagram, […]
- Scott Ian Thinks Bands That Use Backing Tracks Should Have to Say So on Their Concert Tickets
Do you hate fake bullshit? Man, I hate fake bullshit. There’s nothing funnier — in a sad way, not a happy way — than realizing a band has an invisible member on stage somewhere doing the shit they can only pretend to do. I’m talking about backing tracks, people. Yeah, that crap. Y’know who else […]
- CHRIS JERICHO On SEBASTIAN BACH: ‘I Really Don’t Know If We’re Friends Anymore’
FOZZY’s Chris Jericho says that he doesn’t know if he is still friends with Sebastian Bach, less than a month after the former SKID ROW frontman accused him of using pre-recorded vocal tracks during live performances. On July 16, Jericho challenged Bach to a “singoff” with “no effects, no tuning, no bullshit” in response to […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Recalls The First Ever Show In U.S. With A Rare Photo Of The Yardbirds
Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page posted the photo of his previous band, The Yardbirds, on Instagram in honor of his first performance in the United States 54 years ago today. The co-founder and the guitarist of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page had his initial experience of playing in a band with The Yardbirds. The […]
- Tommy Lee Reacts To John 5’s Recent Onstage Photo Featuring A Bra: ‘It’s Mine!’
Rob Zombie’s iconic guitarist John 5 shares one of the most interesting onstage photos via his official Instagram account and surprised his followers with this unique picture. While John 5 was playing his guitar during the show, he somehow got a bra and wanted to show off this bizarre gift. He put it on the […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES’ Cover Of ‘Live And Let Die’ Played Before TRUMP’s Speech In Ohio
GUNS N’ ROSES’ rendition of “Live And Let Die” was played on loudspeakers earlier today (Thursday, August 6) before President Donald Trump’s scheduled speech at the Whirlpool Corp.’s washing machine manufacturing plant in Clyde, Ohio. A reporter covering the event tweeted video of the GUNS N’ ROSES version of the WINGS track blaring on the […]
- Members of Slayer, Mastodon, Sepultura, Arch Enemy, and More Covering “99 Bottles of Beer” for Charity
Way back in 2013, when we were all still allowed to go frolic outside and Donald Trump was just a game show host, we learned that bassists Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation) and John Jarvis (Fulgora, ex-Pig Destroyer) were putting together a metal all-star version of “99 Bottles of Beer,” which would feature members of 99 […]
- PAUL STANLEY Says Not Voting For One Of Two ‘Viable’ Candidates In Upcoming U.S. Presidential Election Is Akin To Throwing Your Vote Away
Paul Stanley says that voting for a third, no-hope candidate in the upcoming presidential election is akin to throwing your vote away. Earlier today, the KISS frontman shared a New York Daily News article from self-proclaimed “staunch conservative” S.E. Cupp in which she said she is “very seriously considering voting for Joe Biden,” rather than […]
- Deep Purple Bassist Reveals The Song Writing Process Of Smoke On The Water
In the recent interview with Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown, Deep Purple bass guitarist Roger Glover revealed behind the scenes of making one of the legendary songs of the band, Smoke On The Water. In 1972, Deep Purple released an album named ‘Machine Head,’ and this was the first time they released Smoke On The Water. […]
- Black Sabbath to release 5 LP / 4 CD Super Deluxe Edition for 50th year anniversary of album ‘Paranoid’
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- Ex-LYNCH MOB Singer ANDREW FREEMAN Commends GEORGE LYNCH For Retiring Band Name
Andrew Freeman, who has fronted LYNCH MOB for a number of shows over the past couple of decades, has commented George Lynch for retiring the LYNCH MOB band name. Earlier in the week, Lynch announced that he was ending LYNCH MOB, apparently due to the racial insensitivity of the band name, saying he will no […]
- Shadow & The Thrill featuring former Great White bassist Tony Montana unveil video for single “Crazy”
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- Desolator Enlist Nile’s Karl Sanders for New Song “The Great Law of the Dead”
Don’t assume that just because “The Great Law of the Dead” features Nile’s Karl Sanders that it sounds like Nile. The new song from Sweden’s Desolator — not to be confused with Australia’s Desolator, Colombia’s Desolator, Finland’s Desolator, the Philippines’s Desolator, Poland’s Desolator, the Desolator from the U.S., the other Desolator from the U.S., or […]
- Joe Perry Recalls The Story Of Milestone Album For Aerosmith
Joe Perry, the lead guitarist and founding member of Aerosmith, has revealed the most significant moment in the history of the band and shared the details about Aerosmith’s luckiest night. Perry explained the story of the band’s milestone on August 5, 1972, during the early years of their career. On his latest Instagram post, Joe Perry […]
- Gene Simmons Leaves The Country For ‘Safe Distancing,’ Fans Wonder How He Passed The Border
KISS icon Gene Simmons’ wife Shannon Simmons took to her official Instagram account to share a photo of her husband via her official Instagram account and showed how a great couple they are once again. As you can see in the picture below, the couple went to Green Lake in Canada to relax during these […]
- Did Chimaira Coin the Phrase “New Wave of American Heavy Metal”?
In a new interview with the Talk Toomey Podcast Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter suggests that the Ohio band may have been the ones to come up with the phrase “New Wave of American Heavy Metal.” For the three of you don’t know, that term encompassed the entire subgenre of heavy bands that took over after […]
- Def Leppard Fans Pay Respect To Rick Allen For Being The ‘Most Inspirational Person Of Rock Community’
Def Leppard’s drummer Rick Allen posted a photo of himself on Instagram taken during a previous show and Dep Leppard fans took the opportunity to honor him by declaring Rick as the true inspiration for everyone. As you might know, the legendary drummer of Def Leppard, Rick Allen was involved in a car accident on […]
- Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Recalls The Time He Played Basketball Against An NBA Player
On a recent Instagram post, Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guitarist Flea showed his longing to basketball and remembered the time he was playing against a professional basketball player. As you might already know, Flea has lots of hobbies in his life. Having a role in movies, making music, etc. But, basketball is one of […]
- Halestorm’s new EP ‘Reimagined’ to be released on August 14th
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- Supergroup The Wheelblocks Cover Iron Maiden’s ‘Aces High’
Plus, Chris Jericho fills us in on how the project came together. Continue reading…
- Bill & Ted Face the Music Release Day Moved Up Four Days; Watch a New Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
True to the reality of being a pair of dudes with access to a time traveling phone booth, the much-anticipated Bill & Ted Face the Music is switching release dates… again. The good news is, it’s actually reverting to its old release date of Friday, August 28, instead of Tuesday, September 1. I’m guessing this […]
- The Sword Release “Slush’y” Cover of Rush’s “Working Man”
The Sword have released a cover of “Working Man,” from Rush’s self-titled 1974 debut. The track is third and final installment in a three-song mini-series, Conquest of Quarantine. Says The Sword bassist Bryan Richie of the cover: “In the early 2000s we were given a CD by one of Kyle’s record store buddies with SLUSH scrawled […]
- Freddie Mercury Is Still One Of The Biggest Icons For The Global Awareness Of HIV/AIDS
The legacy of Freddie Mercury, the British legend and the frontman of Queen, has continued with the latest action that taken for Pride 2020 by his team. It was announced on the official Instagram account of Mercury that the organization team arranged the partnership with Hard Rock Cafe for Pride 2020 in honor of Freddie […]
- Ronnie Wood Remembers The Time Stones Recorded An Album By Using Two Hotels And Two Restaurant
Ronnie Wood, the bassist of The Rolling Stones, has explained the details about the production process of the band’s album ‘Steel Wheels‘ for the 31st anniversary of its release. Since this month marks the 31st anniversary of The Rolling Stones album ‘Steel Wheels’, which came out in August 1989, the Instagram team of Wood shared […]
- COREY TAYLOR Is ‘Always Ready’ To Make Brutal Music With SLIPKNOT: ‘Sometimes It’s Not Heavy Enough For Me’
In a new interview with Colorado’s 95 Rock radio station, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked if he ever feels the “urge” to go back to making the kind of “brutal” music that characterized the band’s first two albums. He responded (hear audio below): “I’m always ready for that. Sometimes it’s harder to push that […]
- Maroon 5 And Adam Levine Work On A New Song In An Extraordinary Studio
Maroon 5 talented vocalist Adam Levine posted a photo of himself on Instagram taken during a morning recording session which raised questions about the possibility of a new song from the band. As you may recall, Maroon 5 released their new single ‘Nobody’s Love‘ on July 24, 2020, which was inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic […]
- Watch Late Rapper Juice WRLD Rocking Out to Black Sabbath
Some 'Paranoid' dance moves. Continue reading…
- Scott Ian Wants Concert Ticket Law for Bands Using Backing Tracks
He thinks the fans deserve to know if bands use pre-recorded tracks. Continue reading…
- Misery Signals Premiere New Song “Sunlifter”
Misery Signals have released a one last single, “Sunlifter,” in advance of the release of their album, Ultraviolet, tomorrow. Ultraviolet will be Misery Signals’ first new album since 2013’s Absent Light, and first to feature original Jesse Zaraska since 2004’s Of Malice and the Magnum Heart. You can check out “Sunlifter” below. Pre-order Ultraviolet here. […]
- System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Shows The Letter He Received From Los Angeles Police Department
On Instagram, System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan posted a photo of the letter he received from the Los Angeles Police Department to thank him for showing support while many people had conflicting opinions against law enforcement. As you may remember, the drummer of System of A Down, John Dolmayan, has been the target […]
- Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash Explains How AC/DC Shaped His Attitude To Rock Music In 1980
The legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash was recently interviewed with Consequence of Sound’s Jared James Nichols and talked about the special place of AC/DC in his heart while celebrating the Back in Black’s 40th Anniversary. In this special video named AC/DC Back in Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration, lots of legendary stars as […]
- Ex-Van Halen Singer Sammy Hagar Feels Proud Of His Daughter After The Recent Blog Post She Wrote
The daughter of the former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar, Kama Hagar said that she has found the ways of healing by working with the elements and Sammy Hagar supported his daughter in the comments. Kama Hagar, the daughter of the great musician and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar, has been sharing some beautiful pictures from her […]
- TOMMY KAREVIK Says Next KAMELOT Album Will Be ‘Killer’
In a new interview with FaceCulture, Tommy Karevik spoke about KAMELOT’s upcoming DVD and Blu-ray, “I Am The Empire – Live From The 013”, as well as the band’s plans for the follow-up to 2018’s “The Shadow Theory” album. The singer said (see video below): “We are in a very fortunate position. We have a […]
- Metallica and San Francisco Symphony unveil video for “Moth Into Flame” from new album ‘S&M2’
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- OBITUARY Is Working On ‘Monster’ New Album While In Quarantine
Drummer Donald Tardy of Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY spoke to Australia’s Riff Crew about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (hear audio below): “I’m basically staying away from everybody — even the band. The band has not been together [since the […]
- THE SWORD Releases Sludgy Cover Of RUSH’s ‘Working Man’
Texan riff masters THE SWORD have released the third and final installment of their three-song mini-series — “Conquest Of Quarantine” lockdown session — a bone-rattling cover of the RUSH classic “Working Man”. THE SWORD bassist Bryan Richie comments: “In the early 2000s, we were given a CD by one of Kyle’s record store buddies, with […]
- JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD Completes Recording Audiobook Version Of His Autobiography, ‘Confess’
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has finished recording the audiobook version of his autobiography, “Confess”. “Confess” will arrive on September 29 via Hachette Books. Pre-orders are now available at Amazon. On Wednesday (August 5), Halford shared a photo of him in a recording booth, and he captioned it: “‘Confess audio book recording done and dusted!'(preorder […]
- BAD RELIGION Recreates Classic Track ‘Faith Alone’ As Symphonic Plea For Reason
Veteran punk rock band BAD RELIGION has just released a radically reimagined version of its 1990 humanist anthem “Faith Alone”. The re-recording uses an uncharacteristic orchestral arrangement to further accentuate the song’s remarkably relevant lyrics. It is a philosophy BAD RELIGION has extolled since its very formation and has inspired songs like “The Answer”, “Atheist […]
- CLUTCH Will ‘Probably’ Begin Recording New Album In The Winter
Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster of Maryland rockers CLUTCH has told Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station that the band commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2018’s “Book Of Bad Decisions” album. “We’ve been writing some material,” he said. “I would expect we’ll get into the studio probably sometime this winter.” According to Gaster, CLUTCH […]
- Kelly Osbourne Says ‘Stop Eating Booty’ To Her Brother Jack For Being Aware Of ‘His Breathe Smells Bad’
The British model and the daughter of legendary Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne has her fans rolling in the aisles with the hilarious argument she had with her brother Jack Osbourne on Instagram. Kelly Osbourne has shared a picture of her carrying her dog Polly on a backpack while going to work. She has admitted that […]
- KISS Imitated Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Album, Anthrax Drummer Says
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante spoke in the recent interview with ‘Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon’ and revealed his opinion about KISS’ ‘The Elder’ album while explaining the connection of the album with Pink Floyd. KISS released ‘The Elder’ album in 1981, and it was one of the most controversial albums that the band has ever […]
- Generation Antichrist – ONSLAUGHT
It really doesn’t matter how many mainstream chatterers want metal to “move forward”: subgenres as resilient as thrash will never disappear or lose their relevance, particularly when so many of its original progenitors are still releasing albums as monstrous as this. ONSLAUGHT have already amassed a near-immaculate catalogue. If you don’t regularly injure yourself to […]
- Unwound Bassist Vern Rumsey Dead at 47
He had most recently started a new band called Household Gods. Continue reading…
- Tommy Lee Reveals How Motley Crue Reunited
'I was f**kin’ walking around pinching myself.' Continue reading…
- Green Day Singer Thought Fans Would Hate ‘Good Riddance’
This turning point took them past the fork stuck in the road. Continue reading…
- BLACK STONE CHERRY To Release ‘The Human Condition’ Album In October; ‘Again’ Single Now Available
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release their seventh studio album, “The Human Condition”, on October 30 via Mascot Label Group. The collection will be available in digital, deluxe CD and vinyl formats, with an array of music and merch bundle options and a U.K.-exclusive purple vinyl, which you can pre-order now at this location. […]
- HALESTORM Shares Official Video For ‘Break In’ Featuring EVANESCENCE’s AMY LEE
The official music video for a reimagined version of the HALESTORM song “Break In”, featuring a guest appearance by EVANESCENCE’s Amy Lee, can be seen below. The new version of the track, which originally appeared on HALESTORM’s second album, 2012’s “The Strange Case Of…” , was recorded last October at a Nashville studio with producer […]
- Watch THE ROLLING STONES’ Music Video For New Song ‘Scarlet’
The official video for THE ROLLING STONES’ new song “Scarlet” can be seen below. The clip features Emmy-nominated actor Paul Mescal, who starred in critically acclaimed television series “Normal People”. A love letter to “Scarlet”, the video was directed by directing duo Us and filmed with a socially distanced shoot at London’s iconic Claridge’s hotel. […]
- Black Stone Cherry Release ‘Again’ Video, Announce New Album
Get all the details on the band's seventh studio album. Continue reading…
