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- METALLICA’s JAMES HETFIELD Spreads Holiday Cheer At Vail Fire And Police Departments
James Hetfield visited the Vail, Colorado fire and police departments on Wednesday (December 20) to share the holiday spirit with firefighters and police officers. The METALLICA frontman stopped by with his daughter to deliver Starbucks gift cards courtesy of the band’s All Within My Hands Foundation. Hetfield lives in Vail, where his wife Francesca grew […]
- Next ANTHRAX Album Will Be ‘F**king Amazing,’ Says SCOTT IAN
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that the band’s follow-up to “For All Kings” album will be “fucking amazing.” Released in February 2016, “For All Kings” was called by some critics ANTHRAX’s strongest album to date. Its arrival followed a five-year period during which the band experienced a rebirth of sorts, beginning with ANTHRAX’s inclusion on […]
- LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Working With Producer MICHAEL ‘ELVIS’ BASKETTE On New SEVENDUST Album Made Him A Better Singer
SEVENDUST is putting the finishing touches on its new album at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida for an early 2018 release. The follow-up to 2015’s “Kill The Flaw” is being produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette, who has previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH, among others. SEVENDUST’s new disc will be the group’s first for […]
- Stray Bullets to release debut full-length album ‘Shut Up’ on January 26th
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- Legendary Drummer Brothers CARMINE And VINNY APPICE Discuss ‘Sinister’ Album In New Video
“Sinister”, the first joint studio album by Carmine and Vinny Appice, was released on October 27 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD digipack, double gatefold vinyl, download and stream. You can listen to the entire album, along with commentary from both Carmine and Vinny, in the YouTube clip below. You’re unlikely to find a phenomenon like Carmine […]
- BILLY CORGAN To Appear On ‘Last Call With Carson Daly’
Tune in to NBC’s “Last Call With Carson Daly” tonight to catch an interview with two-time Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed singer-songwriter and SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan. Corgan released his critically acclaimed second solo album, “Ogilala”, on October 13 via BMG. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album presents Corgan’s distinctive vocals and melodies across a sparse, […]
- BRUCE DICKINSON Says IRON MAIDEN Doesn’t Rely On ‘Established Media’ For Support
Hudson Union recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson. You can now watch the entire chat in 12 parts on YouTube. Asked how IRON MAIDEN became one of the most successful bands in the world with very little radio and TV support, Bruce said: “The only I’d add to that is ‘today.’ […]
- In Flames Launch Their Own Two-Day Festival “Borgholm Brinner” (Borgholm is Burning)
They’re hosting it in a 13th century castle in Sweden. The post In Flames Launch Their Own Two-Day Festival “Borgholm Brinner” (Borgholm is Burning) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- TONY IOMMI: At The Moment, The Last Thing I Want To Do Is Pick Up A Guitar
Legendary guitarist Tony Iommi was asked by Total Guitar magazine what the guitar means to him, 49 years after forming BLACK SABBATH. “It’s a way of expressing your inner self,” he said. “But I don’t sleep with the guitar now, when I did in the early days, mind! It has always meant something very special […]
- PAPA ROACH To Resume Work On Next Album In The Summer
PAPA ROACH will return to the studio in the summer to resume work on its follow-up to this year’s “Crooked Teeth” album. Vocalist Jacoby Shaddix told TheRave TV earlier this month (see video below): “In June and July [of 2018], we’re gonna step in the studio and continue working on the next record — we’ve […]
- TANKARD Releases Lyric Video For ‘Pay To Pray’
The lyric video for “Pay To Pray”, a song from the German alcohol-soaked thrash metal act TANKARD, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s 17th studio album, “One Foot In The Grave”, which was released on June 2 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2014’s “R.I.B. (Rest In Beer)” was recorded […]
- Listen to Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Guest on Chthonic’s ‘Souls of the Revolution’
The Lamb of God Singer linked up with the Taiwanese black metal band on the theme song to their upcoming action-comedy film ‘Tshiong.’ Continue reading…
- UCLA to Establish Chris Cornell Scholarship
Chris Cornell’s widow has created an endowed fund of more than $1 million to support student scholarships at UCLA School of Law. Continue reading…
- Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Reads Modern Christmas Classic ‘Stick Man’
‘Tis the season, as Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recently took to BBC Radio 2 recently to deliver a reading of the modern holiday classic ‘Stick Man.’ Continue reading…
- Korn’s Jonathan Davis to Release Debut Solo Album in 2018
While Korn are away, Jonathan Davis will play. Continue reading…
- Christmas on Planet Rock
All the info you need for our festive schedule. Like the Radio Times, but not missing down the back of the sofa.
- Watch Multi-Camera Footage Of TOM KEIFER’s Concert In Westland, Michigan
Quality multi-camera video footage of CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer’s December 15 performance at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below (video produced by George S Pogacich). Keifer, who recently released an expanded compilation of his critically acclaimed solo debut album, “The Way Life Goes”, told Detroit’s WRIF radio station about the progress […]
- CHRIS CORNELL To Be Honored With New Scholarship Endowment At UCLA Law
A coalition led by Vicky Cornell, the wife of the late SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell, has created an endowed fund of more than $1 million to support student scholarships at UCLA School of Law. The Chris Cornell Scholarship honors Cornell’s commitment to justice, human rights and advocacy for those in need. Members of the coalition […]
- Billy Corgan Books ‘Last Call With Carson Daly’ Appearance, Led Zeppelin Announces 50th Anniversary Book + More
Get news on Billy Corgan, Led Zeppelin, Between the Buried and Me, Dimmu Borgir and Life of Agony in today’s Wire to Wire. Continue reading…
- Official LED ZEPPELIN Illustrated Book Coming In 2018
In 2018, LED ZEPPELIN will celebrate 50 years since the band’s formation by collaborating with London’s Reel Art Press on an official illustrated book. More details will be made available soon. Jimmy Page said in a recent interview that previously unheard and unreleased LED ZEPPELIN material will see the light of day in 2018. The […]
- SAMMY HAGAR: ‘I Can’t Say Anything Bad About VAN HALEN’
In a brand new interview with Reuters, Sammy Hagar was asked how he handled “extreme success” after he joined VAN HALEN. “The best thing that ever happened to me was that it wasn’t overnight success,” he responded. “It was very gradual. In the early days I even did other things, like construct apartment buildings and […]
- MARCO MENDOZA: ‘Viva La Rock’ Album To Feature Guest Appearances By GUNS N’ ROSES, Ex-WHITE LION Members
Marco Mendoza will release his long-awaited new solo album, “Viva La Rock”, on March 2, 2018 via Mighty Music. The disc was recorded in Copenhagen with the multi-talented producer and guitar player Søren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp) at the helm. The Søren/Mendoza collaboration proved to be the right way forward with the chemistry exploding […]
- Watch Philip Anselmo as Krampus Battle Santa Claus in Sock Puppet Parody
Sock Puppet Parody have enlisted former Pantera frontman Philip Anselmo to voice the dastardly Krampus in their annual ‘Immortal Christmas.’ Continue reading…
- LyinHeart release video for “Sex On Saturday Night”
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- NAPALM DEATH Frontman Says Upcoming Compilation Will Contain Enough ‘Fresh Stuff’ To Make Fans Happy
British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH will release a special 2CD, 2LP and digital-download compilation titled “Coded Smears And More Uncommon Slurs” in March 2018 via Century Media Records. This special collection will include a total of 31 songs with a playing time of over 90 minutes, compiling rarities and exclusive earworms spanning 2004-2016 from the […]
- MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN On ‘Catharsis’ Album: ‘It’s A Game Changer For Us’
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was interviewed on a recent installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta’s official podcast, “The Jasta Show”. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about MACHINE HEAD’s ninth studio album, “Catharsis”, Flynn said: “I’ve been telling our fans, ‘Lower your expectations for the heaviness. Lower […]
- KORN’s JONATHAN DAVIS To Release Solo Album In 2018: ‘It’s Turned Out Amazing’
KORN singer Jonathan Davis has confirmed that he will release a new solo album in 2018 and will also tour in support of it. Davis is already scheduled to appear on his own at several European festivals — including France’s Hellfest — with more touring in both Europe and North America expected. During a December […]
- 10 Greatest Metal Songs of 2017 [Watch]
Check out the killer tracks that defined the metal world in 2017. Continue reading…
- Watch RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Perform In Tilburg
“Dio Returns: The World Tour” — featuring Ronnie James Dio reuniting via hologram with his DIO bandmates — played its ninth show last night (Wednesday, December 20) at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. The Ronnie hologram performed throughout the show, treating fans to an alternating setlist that featured songs such as “Rainbow In The Dark”, […]
- IN FLAMES To Stage Its Own Two-Day Festival In Sweden
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES will stage their very own two-day festival called Borgholm Brinner (English-language translation: Borgholm Is Burning) next summer at the infamous Borgholm Castle of Eastern Sweden’s island of Öland. On each evening, IN FLAMES will play an exclusive headline set after performances by around five other bands. The dates to remember are […]
- MYSTIC PROPHECY Releases Cover Version Of ELTON JOHN’s ‘I’m Still Standing’
German metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY will release a covers album, “Monuments Uncovered”, on January 12, 2018 via Massacre Records. Singer Roberto Dimitri Liapakis comments: “This album is like a love letter to the music that accompanied so many of us, myself included, in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — and believe me, you have not heard […]
- MYSTIC PROPHECY Releases Cover Version Of ELTON JOHN’s ‘I’m Still Standing’
German metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY will release a covers album, “Monuments Uncovered”, on January 12, 2018 via Massacre Records. Singer Roberto Dimitri Liapakis comments: “This album is like a love letter to the music that accompanied so many of us, myself included, in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — and believe me, you have not heard […]
- Dave Mustaine Explains His Thoughts About Sexual Misconduct Charges
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine spoke in an interview with The Jasta Show and revealed his thoughts about latest wave of sexual misconduct charges across the entertainment and music industry. He said (Transcriped by Ultimate-Guitar): “I think that with all of the stuff coming out about sexual harassment – it’s about time. Guys get sexually harassed too. I […]
- Guitarist Philip Shouse states Gene Simmons is just like one of the guys in Gene Simmons Band
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- SOAD’s Serj Tankian Explains His Thoughts About Chris Cornell
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian talked with Rolling Stone and remembered his last interaction with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, who commited suicide by hanging himself. He said: “We were both friends with [producer] Eric Esrailian, and we were both giving him advice on the music. He was asking for support. So Chris and I […]
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Destroys Tom DeLonge’s UFO Video: ‘Call Me When You Have a Dinner Invite From an Alien’
‘Call me when you have a dinner invite from an alien,’ Dr. Tyson says. Continue reading…
- Editorial: On Glassjaw Frontman Daryl Palumbo’s Apology for Past Sexist Lyrics
Did Palumbo’s apology for the sexist lyrics on their landmark album “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence” go far enough? The post Editorial: On Glassjaw Frontman Daryl Palumbo’s Apology for Past Sexist Lyrics appeared first on MetalSucks.
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- Life of Agony and Drummer Sal Abruscato Seem to be Parting Ways
Meanwhile, A Pale Horse Named Death are active again. The post Life of Agony and Drummer Sal Abruscato Seem to be Parting Ways appeared first on MetalSucks.
