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- Famous Metal Guitarist Slams Singers: “They Have Small Penises”
Steel Panther guitarist Satchel spoke in a recent interview with Ultimate-Guitar and claimed that singers have small penises. Here’s his funny statement: “There’s that old saying ‘Bros before hoes’ and you can say that. It’s a good saying. But it’s not true. Every guy in my band is going to pick a hoe before they […]
- Blackie Lawless felt that the Jonathan Steel story was sort of never finished with ‘The Crimson Idol’
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- Ammunition singer Åge Sten Nilsen still has many open wounds from his time in Wig Wam
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- GEOFF TATE On AVANTASIA’s TOBIAS SAMMET: ‘He’s Become One Of My Favorite People’
On December 17, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was interviewed on 99.1 CJAM-FM’s melodic metal radio show “The Signals Of Intuition”. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about his collaboration with AVANTASIA on tour in Europe this past summer, Tate said: “I sang three songs, and it was fantastic. [They’re] great, great […]
- MAX CAVALERA Says It’s ‘Cool’ That CAVALERA CONSPIRACY’s ‘Psychosis’ Contains No Big ‘Hit Songs’
On November 30, Sam Sheppard from SINATE conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SOULFLY, SEPULTURA) in Berlin, Germany during the “Max & Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots” European tour. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about CAVALERA CONSPIRACY’s fourth album, “Psychosis”, which was released on November 17 via Napalm Records, Max […]
- Holiday Cards from Famous Metal Musicians
Includes Judas Priest, Deftones, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and more. The post Holiday Cards from Famous Metal Musicians appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Holiday Cards from Famous Metal Musicians
Includes Judas Priest, Deftones, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and more. The post Holiday Cards from Famous Metal Musicians appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows: How the Beach Boys + Streaming Culture Influenced ‘The Stage’
Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows speaks with Loudwire about breaking the mold for a standard album release. Continue reading…
- BLACKIE LAWLESS: Why W.A.S.P. Will Never Reunite With CHRIS HOLMES Again
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless took part in a rare press conference prior to the band’s November 30 concert in Moscow, Russia. You can now watch the question-and-answer session in four parts below. Asked what he would say to those W.A.S.P. fans who continue to call for the band to reunite with classic-era guitarist Chris Holmes, […]
- Stone Temple Pilots Unveil ‘Meadow’ Lyric Video, Plus New Matt Heafy Cover + More
Stone Temple Pilots release a new video for ‘Meadows,’ Trivium’s Matt Heafy covers a Joni Mitchell song and more in today’s Wire to Wire. Continue reading…
- As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Offers Apology to Family: ‘I Do Not Feel Deserving of a Second Chance’
Four-and-a-half years after attempting to have his wife murdered, Tim Lambesis has taken to As I Lay Dying’s Facebook page to offer an apology for his actions. Continue reading…
- SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER On DERRICK GREEN: ‘We Didn’t Want To Have A MAX CAVALERA Clone’
Dubai-based podcaster and host Basel Anabtawi interviewed SEPULTURA lead guitarist and main songwriter Andreas Kisser hours before the band’s December 13 concert in Dubai at the Hard Rock Cafe. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what SEPULTURA was looking for when it was time to replace Max Cavalera as the band’s frontman back […]
- Danish Prime Minister Reveals Why He Gave To Indonesia President A Metallica Album
About a month ago, Denmark Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen visited Indonesia and presented President Joko Widodo with an unusual gift: A Metallica “Master Of Puppets” box set. Lars Løkke Rasmussen spoke in an interview with Channel News Asia and explained why he gave to Indonesia President Joko Widodo. Interviewer said: “Is it true that you gave to […]
- Watch ACE FREHLEY’s Entire Houston Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of Ace Frehley’s entire December 17 concert at Scout Bar in Houston, Texas can be seen below. The former KISS guitarist’s setlist was as follows: 01. Rip It Out 02. Hard Times (KISS song) 03. 2000 Man (THE ROLLING STONES cover) 04. Snowblind 05. Love Gun (KISS song) 06. Parasite (KISS song) […]
- SABATON Frontman Is ‘Pretty Sure’ Band Will Make ‘Proper’ Concept Album Again In The Future
Metal Wani recently conducted an interview with vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if making full-blown concept albums is a “winning recipe” for future music, Joakim said: “Well, I don’t know. Doing ‘Carolus Rex’ [2012] in two languages [Swedish and English], following a timeline exactly, […]
- Watch “The Week in Metal with Whitney Moore” for December 18th, 2017
Glenn Danzig has some strict cell phone rules for the upcoming Misfits reunion show, the members of Decapitated were released from jail in Spokane WA, and Nevermore/Sanctuary vocalist Warrel Dane has passed away at age 56. The post Watch “The Week in Metal with Whitney Moore” for December 18th, 2017 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Bomb-Sniffing Dogs A Requirement At FOO FIGHTERS Shows
According to The Pulse Of Radio, organizers of a FOO FIGHTERS concert last Saturday (December 9) in Billings, Montana scrambled at the last minute to find a bomb-sniffing dog as per the band’s security requirements. Local TV station KTVQ reported that a local dog group fell through and the arena staff made calls nationwide, eventually […]
- Corey Taylor Delivers Acoustic Rendition of Stone Sour’s ‘Tired’
Watch a new video from the Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman taken from his new concert film. Continue reading…
- ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN: ‘I Only Ever Did What I Loved’
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was interviewed by Paraguay’s ABC TV before his band’s first-ever concert in the country on November 7 at Jockey Club in Asunción. You can watch the chat below. Asked what advice he would offer to young musicians who are just starting out, Ian said: “The best advice I could give is […]
- Death Angel Ring in the Holidays With Lars Frederiksen in San Francisco
See our photos and coverage of Death Angel’s annual Bay Area holiday shows, this year with a guest turn from Lars Frederiksen’s band The Old Firm Casuals. Continue reading…
- The Dead Daisies complete ‘amazing’ new album & announce April 2018 tour
The Dead Daisies have announced a UK tour to celebrate completing their new studio album.
- Judas Priest’s Rob Halford reads Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rejection email
Rob Halford has shared the email he received from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirming Judas Priest didn’t make cut.
- GRAVEYARD Begins Recording Comeback Album
Swedish rockers GRAVEYARD have entered Park Studios in Stockholm to record their as-yet-untitled new album for a late spring/early summer release. The disc is being produced by Chips Kiesbye (THE HELLACOPTERS, MICHAEL MONROE, THE NOMADS) and engineered by Stefan Boman (BURT BACHARACH, ALICE COOPER, DEF LEPPARD, KENT). Commented the band: “It’s great to be back […]
- Exclusive: Listen to a New Demo from Former Darkest Hour Members Kris Norris and Ryan Parrish
Anyone wanna sing for these dudes??? The post Exclusive: Listen to a New Demo from Former Darkest Hour Members Kris Norris and Ryan Parrish appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Talks Chopping His Fingers Off + Pre-Sabbath Bands – MI Conversation Series (Part 1)
Tony Iommi talks about his early days as a musician, cutting off his fingers in an industrial accident and his road to forming Black Sabbath. Continue reading…
- Gene Simmons from Kiss Is Being Sued for Sexual Assault
Shocking, I know. The post Gene Simmons from Kiss Is Being Sued for Sexual Assault appeared first on MetalSucks.
- IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Says ‘Top End’ Of His Voice Is ‘Maybe Even Better’ Than It Was Before His Cancer Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on the Swedish TV show “Malou Efter Tio”, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke about how his singing voice has changed following his cancer diagnosis three years ago. “[It’s] a little bit different,” he said. “Two things are slightly different. One is my saliva, which obviously lubricates your throat a little […]
- Necessary Roughness, Week 15: Define “Catch”
Todd Gurley is a beast, the Giants lose again and the Patriots edge out the Steelers due to a rules snafu. The post Necessary Roughness, Week 15: Define “Catch” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- CORELEONI Feat. GOTTHARD Guitarist, RAINBOW Singer: Teaser Video For Debut Album
A teaser video for “The Greatest Hits – Part 1”, the forthcoming debut album from CORELEONI, the new project founded by GOTTHARD guitarist Leo Leoni to pay a very personal tribute to his rock and roll past, can be seen below. He is joined in the band by Ronnie Romero (LORDS OF BLACK, RAINBOW) on […]
- Video: DIRKSCHNEIDER Performs ACCEPT Classics In Paris
Fan-filmed video footage of DIRKSCHNEIDER — the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — performing on December 13 at La Machine Du Moulin Rouge in Paris, France can be seen below. Dirkschneider has spent the last two years touring under the DIRKSCHNEIDER banner, performing classic ACCEPT songs for the last time. The trek, […]
- Overwatch Metal!
A metal parody of the popular video game. The post Overwatch Metal! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- COREY TAYLOR Releases Full ‘Live In London’ Performance
On May 8, 2016, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor played a sold-out solo acoustic set at Koko in London, England. The full performance has just been released for the first time to the public at thecoreytaylor.com (free e-mail sign-up required). Taylor states: “London is a city that holds a special place in my […]
- MONSTER MAGNET Announces Spring 2018 European Headlining Tour
MONSTER MAGNET will embark on a European tour in May and June, visiting the biggest cities in Europe to promote its recently announced 11th album, “Mindfucker”. Confirmed tour dates: May 03 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof May 04 – Berlin, Germany – Desertfest Berlin May 05 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje May 06 – London, […]
- Clown Reveals When Slipknot Will Record A New Studio Album
Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan spoke a recent interview with The Jasta Show and revealed the recording date of Slipknot’s upcoming album. He said: “I just want to say real quick to all our maggots out there how much love we have for each and every one. You should know, if you’re doing the math, that the time off […]
- 10 Reasons Why 2017 Totally Sucked
Let’s have a look back and remember why we won’t miss 2017 after its gone. Continue reading…
- STEREO SATELLITE Feat. DISTURBED, ADRENALINE MOB, Ex-ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA Members: ‘Glass Houses’ Video
The official music video for “Glass Houses”, the debut single from STEREO SATELLITE — the new band featuring DISTURBED bassist John Moyer, ADRENALINE MOB members Mike Orlando (guitar) and Jordan Cannata (drums), and ex-ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA singer Lukas Rossi — can be seen below. Says the group: “After years in the making, we are very proud […]
- Stereo Satellite Make Their Debut With ‘Glass Houses’ Video – Exclusive Premiere
Hear what the supergroup featuring members of Disturbed, Adrenaline Mob and Rockstar Supernova is all about. Continue reading…
- Track Premiere: Crescent, “Beyond the Path of Amenti”
Egypt’s finest death/black metal export. The post Track Premiere: Crescent, “Beyond the Path of Amenti” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Here’s Some More Info About Chthonic’s Action/Comedy Film and Randy Blythe’s Role In It
The film comes out later this month. The post Here’s Some More Info About Chthonic’s Action/Comedy Film and Randy Blythe’s Role In It appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Stream Prog Metal Newcomers Into the Great Divide’s “Test & Enemies” (feat. Dream Theater’s Mike Mangini)
Prog metal fans, get in here! The post Stream Prog Metal Newcomers Into the Great Divide’s “Test & Enemies” (feat. Dream Theater’s Mike Mangini) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- MACHINE HEAD Releases ‘Ten Ton Hammer’ Performance Video From ‘Catharsis’ Bonus DVD
San Francisco Bay area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their ninth studio album, “Catharsis”, on January 26, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. The effort will be made available in several formats, including a CD/DVD digipak edition which contains footage of the band’s 2015 concert at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom. A performance clip of the song “Ten […]
- Watch VENOM Perform New Song ‘100 Miles To Hell’ At EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING
Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM — the legendary, hugely influential British heavy metal trio — performing a new song, “100 Miles To Hell”, on December 16 at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Eindhoven, The Netherlands can be seen below. “100 Miles To Hell” is the title track of VENOM’s new three-track EP, which will be […]
- Rex Brown on Fronting a Band: ‘It’s Invigorating as an Artist to Have That Kind of Freedom’ [Interview]
Rex Brown speaks with Full Metal Jackie about being a solo artist, a potential covers project, the touring life and his 2018 plans. Continue reading…
- KISS’ Gene Simmons Sued for Sexual Battery
The KISS bassist is being hit with a lawsuit after alleged misconduct during a recent interview. Continue reading…
- DIMMU BORGIR To Release New Song, ‘Interdimensional Summit’, As Seven-Inch Vinyl EP
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR will release a new song, “Interdimensional Summit”, on February 23, 2018 as a seven-inch vinyl EP. The EP will also include a live version of the track “Puritania”, recorded in Oslo. “Interdimensional Summit” will be available in the following vinyl colors: * Black * Red and clear splattered * […]
- Denmark Invented ‘Hard Rock Diplomacy’ By Giving Indonesian President Signed METALLICA Box Set
Danish prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen spoke to Channel NewsAsia about his decision to give Indonesian president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo a METALLICA “Master Of Puppets” box set during a recent diplomatic state visit. Confirming that the box set was “signed by Lars Ulrich, the drummer who originally invented METALLICA,” Rasmussen said that he chose the […]
- Video: Warrel Dane’s Final Performance
Man, this is eerie to watch. The post Video: Warrel Dane’s Final Performance appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Morbid Angel’s Steve Tucker on The MetalSucks Podcast #219
We discuss how he came to return to the band, the creativity of Trey’s riffs, the importance of his era with the band in the grand scheme of their legacy, the message of the lyrics on Kingdoms Disdained, why the band separated during the Heretic era, the importance of Erik Rutan as producer, and his […]
- MINISTRY’s AL JOURGENSEN Discusses New Song ‘Antifa’ (Video)
A video clip of Al Jourgensen from industrial metal veterans MINISTRY discussing the band’s new song “Antifa” can be seen below. Said Al: “I do believe that people should stand up for themselves and not be party to this bullshit we’ve being fed… I think Antifa is a state of mind. It’s, like, ‘We’re not […]