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- Alice Cooper cast as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar Live!
Planet Rock’s very own Alice Cooper will play King Herod in NBC’s staged rock concert of Jesus Christ Superstar Live! next Easter.
- YouTube Drumming Sensation MEYTAL COHEN Working On Second Studio Album
Los Angeles based heavy-music act MEYTAL, featuring YouTube celebrity drummer Meytal Cohen, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of the band’s second studio album, tentatively due next summer. Performing as a five-piece, MEYTAL’s debut album, “Alchemy”, which was also funded on Kickstarter and released in summer 2015, was written by Cohen and […]
- Listen To New ASKING ALEXANDRIA Song ‘Alone In A Room’
“Alone In A Room”, a brand new song from the U.K. metalcore band ASKING ALEXANDRIA, was premiered earlier tonight on BBC Radio 1’s “Rock Show With Daniel P. Carter” and can now be streamed using the widget below. The track is taken from ASKING ALEXANDRIA’s new, self-titled album, which will be released on December 15 […]
- CYNIC To Continue Without Drummer SEAN REINERT
Sean Reinert has officially exited CYNIC after reaching a settlement with Paul Masvidal regarding the rights to the band’s name. The drummer’s latest move comes more than two years after he announced via Facebook that the progressive rock innovators had “come to an end” due to the fact that his relationship with Masvidal had become […]
- Shadow Horse release video for “Weather The Storm”
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- Theatrical rockers Lipstick looking for new guitarist
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- Alice Cooper Cast as King Herod in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live!’
Look for the shock rocker to appear on NBC’s Easter Sunday programming. Continue reading…
- Alice Cooper Cast as King Herod in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live!’
Look for the shock rocker to appear on NBC’s Easter Sunday programming. Continue reading…
- Video footage of Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding Fundraiser with Halford, Slash, Ace and more
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- THE DARKNESS Guitarist Says Recording Cover Songs Is ‘A Waste Of Time’
Brothers Dan and Justin Hawkins of British rockers THE DARKNESS were interviewed by Rocker.sk prior to the November 12 stop of their “European Tour De Prance”. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether people still “misunderstand” the band: Justin: “There’s definitely people that don’t appreciate […]
- QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Apologizes For ‘Unintentionally’ Kicking Photographer In The Head
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme has released a statement after he was videotaped kicking a photographer in the head at a show in California over the weekend. Chelsea Lauren, a photographer for Shutterstock, told Variety the incident, which happened during the band’s performance on night one of the 28th annual KROQ Acoustic […]
- ROB HALFORD, FOREIGNER, NICKELBACK Among Newly Announced Guests On SAMMY HAGAR’s ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’
AXS TV, the premier destination for classic rock programming, has announced the premiere date for the return of the network’s most popular original series, “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Presented by Mercury Insurance”. The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar, cruises across the country for even more candid conversations and unforgettable jam sessions with […]
- Singer Eric Martin to bow out from Mr. Big when Parkinson’s Disease stricken drummer bows out
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- Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess Revealed How Mozart Shaped His Musical Opinion
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke in an interview with The Metal Voice and explained how classic music shaped his musical opinion the time when he enteredn Musical School at the age of 9. He said: “Musical prodigies are an interesting point, especially these days. Maybe in the position that I’m in, that every time […]
- Myles Kennedy Premiere New Music Video For “Year Of The Tiger”
Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy is preparing to release his first solo album to the market. The album, “Year Of The Tiger”, will be released on March 9, 2018 via Napalm Records. The album’s title track, “Year Of The Tiger”, was released as a first single track on Youtube, along with a new video clip. […]
- Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert Reach Settlement Over Cynic Name
Reinert has stepped down from the band’s partnership, leaving Masvidal with full control. The post Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert Reach Settlement Over Cynic Name appeared first on MetalSucks.
- TRIVIUM Guitarist: ‘When We Do A Record, We Want It To Feel Important’
Prior to TRIVIUM’s November 7 performance at Toronto’s Danforth Hall, guitarist Corey Beaulieu was interviewed by Alex Stojanovic of Metal Master Kingdom. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On why the band keeps a low public profile while they’re recording: Corey: “We see how a lot […]
- Yngwie Malmsteen Reveals Surprising Confession About His “Sweep Picking” Technique
Guitar master Yngwie Malmsteen recently talked with Guitar Interactive and revealed a surprising confession about his guitar technique. He said that he don’t do sweep picking. Here’s the statement (transcriped by Ultimate-Guitar): “I like to have a smooth – almost like a violin – type of effect. I don’t do sweep picking by the way. People say […]
- Supergroup Legend of the Seagullmen (Tool, Mastodon, etc.) Release New Song “Shipswreck”
“The Seagullmen sing of ship wrecks and giant mutant squid, crafting conceptual rock ‘n’ roll hymns of epic proportions.” The post Supergroup Legend of the Seagullmen (Tool, Mastodon, etc.) Release New Song “Shipswreck” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Josh Homme Kicks Female Photographer in the Head at Queens of the Stone Age Show
Watch video of the startling incident. The post Josh Homme Kicks Female Photographer in the Head at Queens of the Stone Age Show appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Zakk Wylde Reflects on ‘Greatness’ of ‘Saint’ Dimebag Darrell on Anniversary of Guitarist’s Death
On the anniversary of Dimebag Darrell’s death, Zakk Wylde shared a video tribute and spoke of the late guitarist’s generosity and greatness. Continue reading…
- MR. BIG Vocalist ERIC MARTIN On Drummer PAT TORPEY: ‘If He Bows Out, I’m Going To Bow Out With Him’
MR. BIG vocalist Eric Martin was interviewed by Michelle Livings of Total Rock prior to the group’s November 19 performance in London, England. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On why the group’s new album, “Defying Gravity”, was recorded in just six days: Eric: “It wasn’t […]
