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- The Faceless’ In Becoming a Ghost Fails to Crack the Billboard 200
The release had the band’s lowest first-week sales since their 2006 debut, Akeldama. The post The Faceless’ In Becoming a Ghost Fails to Crack the Billboard 200 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Celebrate the Release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi with One of Our Nifty Metal Warz T-Shirts
“Fulfill… your… DESTINY!” The post Celebrate the Release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi with One of Our Nifty Metal Warz T-Shirts appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Witchcraft, Goblin + High on Fire Head Up 2018 Psycho Las Vegas
See which bands will be playing the 2018 Psycho Las Vegas festival. Continue reading…
- Listen To WHITESNAKE’s ‘Fool For Your Loving’ Performance From ‘The Purple Tour (Live)’
WHITESNAKE revisited the music that singer David Coverdale recorded with DEEP PURPLE with the release of “The Purple Album” two years ago. The LP, and the tour that followed, offered fans new modern interpretations of PURPLE classics like “Burn” and “Mistreated”. Highlights from the historic tour will be featured in a new live collection, including […]
- MANOWAR Bassist’s ‘Food Poisoning And Dehydration’ Forces Cancelation Of Stuttgart Concerts
MANOWAR has been forced to cancel its two concerts in Stuttgart, Germany because bassist Joey DeMaio has taken ill. “Unfortunately, due to food poisoning and dehydration, Joey DeMaio is under doctor’s care and has been ordered not to travel or perform at this time,” MANOWAR said in a statement. “Therefore the last two shows of […]
- QOTSA’s Josh Homme Also Injured a Security Guard at Los Angeles Show
Shutterstock photographer Chelsea Lauren wasn’t the only person Queens of […] The post QOTSA’s Josh Homme Also Injured a Security Guard at Los Angeles Show appeared first on MetalSucks.
- METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH Featured In ‘The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal’: Part One Of Doc Series Due In January
Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been deemed as the epicenter for thrash metal, whereas Los Angeles has invariably been considered the stomping ground for glam and hair metal. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands since the early ’80s, but the fact remains — Los Angeles is the rightful […]
- Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals Call Out Fake News With ‘The Ignorant Point’
Hear the Pantera frontman get ruthlessly heavy on the new song. Continue reading…
- Tom Petty, Chester Bennington + Chris Cornell Top Google’s 2017 ‘Year in Search’ List
Late musicians Tom Petty, Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell ranked one, two and three in Google’s ‘Year in Search 2017’ in the category of ‘losses.’ Continue reading…
- Misfits Impose Strict ‘No Cellphone’ Rule at Upcoming Las Vegas Reunion Show
Fans received an email from ticket outlets outlining conditions for cellphone use at upcoming reunion shows. Continue reading…
- Rex Brown Rolls From Load-In to Stage With New ‘Fault Line’ Video
Rex Brown pulls back the curtain on what happens before and during the show with his ‘Fault Line’ clip. Continue reading…
- Metal Celebrities React to the Death of Warrel Dane
Includes tributes members of Arch Enemy, Testament, Trivium, and more. The post Metal Celebrities React to the Death of Warrel Dane appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Rockers React: Nevermore / Sanctuary’s Warrel Dane Dead at 56
Since Dane’s death yesterday (Dec. 13) many of his bandmates and good friends have paid tribute to the singer via social media. Continue reading…
- Video: Jay-Z Fans React To Metal
Emperor Rhombus takes to the streets to see if there’s beef, or if we’re all good. And we play Jay-Z fans some Firespawn to gauge their reactions. The post Video: Jay-Z Fans React To Metal appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Some Unorganized Thoughts on the Death of Warrel Dane
I’m still reeling from his loss. Here’s some of what I’ve been thinking about. The post Some Unorganized Thoughts on the Death of Warrel Dane appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Releases ‘Fault Line’ Video
“Fault Line”, the new video from former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown, can be seen below. The track is taken from Rex’s debut solo album, “Smoke On This”, which was released on July 28 via Entertainment One (eOne). The disc marks the first time in Brown’s career in which he serves as both lead vocalist and […]
- Danzig is Enforcing an Insane “No Cell Phones” Policy at Upcoming Misfits Reunion Show
Attendees will need to lock their phone in a special case during the show, and will only be able to use their phones in designated “unlocking station” areas. The post Danzig is Enforcing an Insane “No Cell Phones” Policy at Upcoming Misfits Reunion Show appeared first on MetalSucks.
- August Burns Red’s Jake Luhrs: ‘Just Being Human and Being Real’ Draws Both Secular + Spiritual Audiences [Interview]
Full Metal Jackie speaks with August Burns Red singer Jake Luhrs about the ‘Phantom Anthem,’ appealing to different audiences, writing, touring and more. Continue reading…
- 36 CRAZYFISTS Release Video For ‘Wars To Walk Away From’
“Wars To Walk Away From”, the new video from Alaska’s 36 CRAZYFISTS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Lanterns”, which was released on September 29 through Spinefarm Records. It is their second release for the label and the follow-up to 2015’s “Time And Trauma”. About the video, singer […]
- Dave Mustaine Shared A Rejoicing Statement About Next Megadeth Album
Recent interview by Loudwire, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine revealed a new statement about their next album. He said that Megadeth has enough new songs to record a new album “tomorrow.” Here’s the statement: “If you’re a musician, you constantly think music, you emote music, so we’re always creating. As far as giving you a definitive date […]
- MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist’s PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS: Second Trailer For ‘The Age Of Absurdity’ Album
The second trailer for “The Age Of Absurdity”, the upcoming debut album from PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS (formerly PHIL CAMPBELL’S ALL STARR BAND), the band featuring MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, plus vocalist Neil Starr, can be seen below. The disc was recorded at Rockfield Studios and […]
- 2017’s 13 Biggest Moments in Rock + Metal
In 2017 we lost some influential rockers, learned the identity of a mysterious frontman, saw Zakk Wylde reunite with Ozzy and a lot more. Continue reading…
- Let’s Talk About Billy, the Metalhead Asshole of Stranger Things Season 2
Aw, and they were doing so well up until then… The post Let’s Talk About Billy, the Metalhead Asshole of Stranger Things Season 2 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Metallica Co-Manager: “They Send Me Shitty Music And Saying ‘We’re The Next Metallica’”
Metallica co-manager Peter Mensch spoke in an interview with Music Week and explained that how did Metallica succeed commercially. He said that there’s nobody even close to Metallica. Here’s the statement: “Absence makes the heart grow fonder. They put out a great record. They hadn’t put out a record in eight years, it was quality music and then they […]
- POWERFLO Feat. BIOHAZARD, CYPRESS HILL, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: ‘Less Than A Human’ Video
“Less Than A Human”, the new video from POWERFLO — the band featuring BIOHAZARD’s Billy Graziadei and former FEAR FACTORY bassist/guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers alongside Sen Dog from CYPRESS HILL, Rogelio Lozano from DOWNSET, and Brazilian drummer Fernando Schaefer — can be seen below. The song is taken from POWERFLO’s self-titled debut album, which was […]
- 10 Best Hard Rock Albums of 2017 [Watch]
With another year having passed, it’s time to reflect on the hard rock albums which defined 2017. Continue reading…
- Metallica’s manager Peter Mensch: ‘There’s nobody even close to them’
Metallica’s long-term manager Peter Mensch has insisted there is “nobody even close to them” in music today.
- Editorial: Slipknot Should Call It
Ain’t nothing wrong with that Irish goodbye. The post Editorial: Slipknot Should Call It appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Gene Hoglan Recalls Meeting James Hetfield for the First Time in 1981 – Exclusive ‘The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal’ Clip
All Gene Hoglan wanted was a custom Iron Maiden shirt but James Hetfield wouldn’t oblige. Continue reading…
- LINKIN PARK Releases ‘Sharp Edges’ Performance Video From ‘One More Light’ Tour
LINKIN PARK will release a concert album titled “One More Light Live” on December 15. Recorded on the band’s “One More Light” world tour, it features 16 songs, including “Crawling”, “Numb”, “What I’ve Done”, “Heavy” and the title track from the group’s latest studio album, “One More Light”. The live set will arrive five months […]
- 36 Crazyfists Battle the Cold in ‘Wars to Walk Away From’ Video – Exclusive Premiere
Watch the latest video from Alaska’s 36 Crazyfists. Continue reading…
- Right Now: Psychostick Bassist Matty J Takes Over the MetalSucks Twitch Channel!
Tune in! The post Right Now: Psychostick Bassist Matty J Takes Over the MetalSucks Twitch Channel! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- JON BON JOVI Is ‘Absolutely’ Willing To Perform With RICHIE SAMBORA At ROCK HALL Induction
Jon Bon Jovi says that he is “absolutely” willing to reunite with his former BON JOVI bandmates Richie Sambora and Alec John Such at the group’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction next year. BON JOVI, which has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall since 2008 and was nominated only once […]
- CYHRA Feat. Ex-IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members Added To KREATOR And SABATON North American Tour
CYHRA, the new band featuring vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE), guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING), bassist Peter Iwers (ex-IN FLAMES) and drummer Alex Landenburg (LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY), will support KREATOR and SABATON on their North American tour in February and March. CYHRA will join the trek in Portland on February 12. “It […]
- Jake E. Lee was never friends with Ozzy and found out getting fired through his roommate / tech
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- SEETHER Frontman Performs Acoustically At 105.7 THE POINT Studios (Video)
Video footage of SEETHER frontman Shaun Morgan performing acoustically at the studios of the 105.7 The Point radio station in St. Louis can be seen below. SEETHER is continuing to tour in support of its seventh full-length studio album, titled “Poison The Parish”, which was released on May 12. The first release via frontman Morgan’s […]
- Linkin Park Release Live Performance Video for ‘Sharp Edges’
Watch Chester Bennington and Brad Delson break down a stripped back version of ‘Sharp Edges’ in front of a concert crowd. Continue reading…
- LIV KRISTINE Joins MIDNATTSOL
Former LEAVES’ EYES and THEATRE OF TRAGEDY frontwoman Liv Kristine has joined MIDNATTSOL as the band’s second singer. MIDNATTSOL features Liv’s younger sister, Carmen Elise Espenaes. Commented MIDNATTSOL: “Some time ago, we discussed with Liv that she would support us on our upcoming album as a special guest. Working together, we found out that not […]
- Reunited MISFITS Won’t Let You Use Your Cellphone At Their Las Vegas, Los Angeles Shows
The classic-era lineup of the horror punk outfit MISFITS — Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein — is planning to enforce a strict no-cellphone policy at its upcoming reunion shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The AXS and Ticketmaster ticketing web sites have released an updated “phone policy” regarding the concerts, […]
- TROUBLE’s BRUCE FRANKLIN Covers SOUNDGARDEN As CHRIS CORNELL Tribute (Video)
A video clip of TROUBLE guitarist Bruce Franklin performing a cover version of SOUNDGARDEN’s “Tighter & Tighter” as a tribute to Chris Cornell can be seen below. All vocals, guitar and bass were handled by Franklin while Robert Broz played the drums. The audio and video was recorded at Alpha Sound Services in Geneva, Illinois. […]
- METALLICA Co-Manager Talks Band’s Commercial Success: ‘There’s Nobody Even Close To Them’
METALLICA’s co-manager Peter Mensch spoke to Music Week about the philosophies that have seen him, his partner Cliff Burnstein and the band weather an ever-changing industry together since 1984. “It’s really simple,” Mensch told Music Week. “We like each other and we respect each other. That’s the bottom line. My partner and I have a […]
- Steve Lynch states Steve Plunkett declined Autograph reunion partly due to his voice not being up to it
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- Rose Tattoo featuring ex-AC/DC bassist Mark Evans to tour for first time in eight years
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- WATCH: Alice Cooper premieres video for 50-year-old song ‘The Sound of A’
Alice Cooper has unveiled the official video for his latest ‘Paranormal’ offshoot ‘The Sound of A’.