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- JOURNEY Guitarist NEAL SCHON Releases Holiday EP
JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has released his first-ever holiday EP that includes “Ave Maria”, “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and instrumental renditions of JOURNEY hits “Open Arms” and “Faithfully”. Schon founded JOURNEY in 1972 and has been the only consistent member, having participated in every album and tour to date. He is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, […]
- Video Premiere: MACHINE HEAD’s ‘Catharsis’
“Catharsis”, the new video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD, can be seen below. The song is the title track of the band’s ninth full-length album, which will be released on January 26, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2014’s “Bloodstone & Diamonds” was produced by MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and […]
- ALICE COOPER Cast As KING HEROD In NBC’s Easter Sunday Spectacular ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live!’
Alice Cooper, a seminal figure in rock ‘n’ roll whose compelling stage presence has made him a must see for five decades, has been cast as the flamboyant King Herod in NBC’s staged rock concert of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!”, to be aired Easter Sunday, April 1. Also joining the production is esteemed British theater […]
- Video: Zombie Dio Hologram Kicks Off World Tour
Dio’s re-animated corpse takes to the stage! The post Video: Zombie Dio Hologram Kicks Off World Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- MAGNUM: Lyric Video For New Single ‘Without Love’
British hard rock band MAGNUM will release its new album, “Lost On The Road To Eternity”, on January 19, 2018 via Steamhammer/SPV. It will be the 20th studio recording by the group led by founding members Bob Catley (vocals) and Tony Clarkin (guitar) since its 1978 debut, “Kingdom Of Madness”. At the same time, Clarkin, […]
- Members of American Me, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Those Who Lie Beneath, and More Team Up for Chris Cornell Tribute Album to Benefit The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Here’s a chance to get some cool music and support […] The post Members of American Me, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Those Who Lie Beneath, and More Team Up for Chris Cornell Tribute Album to Benefit The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention appeared first on MetalSucks.
- IRON MAIDEN Singer BRUCE DICKINSON’s Next Solo Album Will ‘Probably’ Include Reworked Version Of ‘If Eternity Should Fail’
Bruce Dickinson says that the long-awaited follow-up to his 2005 solo album “Tyranny Of Souls” will likely include a reworked version of “If Eternity Should Fail”, the opening track on the latest IRON MAIDEN disc “The Book Of Souls”. During the press junket for “The Book Of Souls”, Dickinson revealed that he had about “half” […]
- WHITESNAKE: Second Video Trailer For ‘The Purple Tour (Live)’ CD, DVD, Blu-Ray
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 […]
- Listen to a Black Metal Album Created Entirely by Artificial Intelligence
It learned to make black metal from Krallice! The post Listen to a Black Metal Album Created Entirely by Artificial Intelligence appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Snaximus’s Top 15 Musical Snacks of 2017 (Reviewed with Emojis)
Krallice, John Frum, Myrone, and more! The post Snaximus’s Top 15 Musical Snacks of 2017 (Reviewed with Emojis) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- News ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Feat. MEGADETH’s ELLEFSON, ANTHRAX’s BELLO: Debut Album Due Next Year
ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, the project featuring ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, will release its debut album next year. ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE spent time last year in a California studio recording material for the follow-up to its 2014 self-titled EP. Helming the sessions once again was producer Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER, […]
- Singer Brian Vollmer analyzes Helix’s transition from bars to casinos/festivals
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- SCORPIONS Guitarist Says Touring Is ‘Best Inspiration’ For New Music
Guitarist Matthias Jabs and drummer Mikkey Dee of SCORPIONS stopped by the “Nights With Alice Cooper” video studio in September to talk about life on the road, new music, a special tribute to the late Lemmy of MOTÖRHEAD, and much more. Check out the chat below. Asked about the status of SCORPIONS’ next studio album, […]
- ORPHANED LAND Releases ‘Like Orpheus’ Single/Video Feat. Voice Of BLIND GUARDIAN’s HANSI KÜRSCH
Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND will release their new studio album, “Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs”, on January 26, 2018 via Century Media. Jens Bogren once again took over mixing and mastering duties of what turned out to be the band’s best and biggest production so far. “Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs” features […]
- Whitesnake’s release of CD/DVD ‘The Purple Tour (Live)’ delayed to January 19th
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- Tremonti Reveal 2018 Album Plans, Plus News on Napalm Death + More
Plus, news on an upcoming Septicflesh tour, members of HIM and In Flames teaming up, and much more. Continue reading…
- SEBASTIAN BACH: Sometimes I Have To Take A Gig Because Of Alimony
Former SKID ROW vocalist Sebastian Bach was recently interviewed by Ted Shredd and Tom Ragan of “The Shredd And Ragan Show” on the Buffalo, New York radio station WEDG. The full chat can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his autobiography, “18 And Life On Skid Row”: Sebastian: “All […]
- Highest-Paid Musicians Of 2017 Revealed: There Is Only One Metal Band
American business magazine Forbes has released a list that showing the highest-paid musicians of 2017. There is only one metal band on the list. According to Forbes’ report, data was compiled over a year’s time, based on pretax earnings between June 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017 and they didn’t take out fees charged by agents, […]
- 13 Years Ago: Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio
On Dec. 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell’s life ended when he was shot by a gunman onstage during a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading…
- STONE SOUR Releases 360-Degree Performance Video For ‘Taipei Person/Allah Tea’
STONE SOUR has released a 360-degree performance video of the song “Taipei Person/Allah Tea”, filmed live on June 29 at The Troubadour in Hollywood, California. Check it out below. “Taipei Person/Allah Tea” is taken from STONE SOUR’s latest album, “Hydrograd”, which was released on June 30 via Roadrunner Records. The disc was recorded at Sphere […]
- Exclusive: Danny Carey Reveals When the Next Tool Album Will Finally Come Out!
IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING! The post Exclusive: Danny Carey Reveals When the Next Tool Album Will Finally Come Out! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- GHOST Releases Live Album Digitally; Physical Version Out In January
Swedish band GHOST has surprise released the digital edition of a live album called “Ceremony And Devotion”, just hours after posting a video teaser for the set online. It is available for streaming at all premium outlets and for purchase at Amazon and iTunes. The official cover artwork for the disc was revealed in the […]
- ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Feat. MEGADETH’s ELLEFSON, ANTHRAX’s BELLO: Debut Album Due Next Year
ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, the project featuring ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, will release its debut album next year. ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE spent time last year in a California studio recording material for the follow-up to its 2014 self-titled EP. Helming the sessions once again was producer Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER, […]
- Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler opens Janie’s House refuge for abused girls
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has opened a refuge for sexually and physically abused girls in Atlanta.
- Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Is ‘Really Looking Forward’ To Performing Entire ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ Album Again
Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME vocalist Geoff Tate was recently interviewed by Metal Wani. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On “A New Reality”, the new trilogy-completing album by OPERATION: MINDCRIME: Geoff: “I really had a great time finishing up this record, and I […]
- LITA FORD Says ‘The Decline Of Western Civilization’ Pool Scene ‘Destroyed’ CHRIS HOLMES’s Career
Lita Ford says that the infamous scene in “The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in his pool “destroyed his career.” Holmes became legendary for the scene in the 1988 movie in which he was interviewed while floating in a […]
- MICHAEL WEIKATH On Possible HELLOWEEN Reunion Studio Album: ‘We Wouldn’t Want It To Be Half-Baked In Any Way’
Spark TV, which is part of the Czech monthly magazine Spark, conducted an interview with guitarists Kai Hansen and Michael Weikath of German power metal legends HELLOWEEN prior to their November 25 show at Tipsport Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. The show is part of the band’s “Pumpkins United” world tour which features former HELLOWEEN […]
- You Can Win a Signed GWAR Guitar by Donating to Help Balsac’s Medical Expenses
A custom painted autographed GWAR guitar could be yours. All it takes is supporting a good cause. Continue reading…
- Shit That Comes Out Today: December 8, 2017
Your one-stop shop for all the week’s heaviest releases including Diablo Swing Orchestra, The Atomic Bitchwax, Borracho, Feared, a vinyl from Amon Amarth and many more. The post Shit That Comes Out Today: December 8, 2017 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Ghost Digitally Release ‘Ceremony and Devotion’ Live Album, Reveal ‘Absolution’ Video
Ghost’s ‘Ceremony and Devotion’ live album came early, complete with a new video for ‘Absolution.’ Continue reading…
- WATCH: Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy premieres ‘Year of the Tiger’ video
Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy has shared the video for the title track to his debut solo album ‘Year of the Tiger’.
- Archspire vs. the Faceless, Wes Borland vs. Aaron Lewis, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Also includes System of a Down, Megadeth, Dio, and more. The post Archspire vs. the Faceless, Wes Borland vs. Aaron Lewis, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week appeared first on MetalSucks.
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist On IVAN MOODY’s Personal Issues: ‘The Last Three Years Were A Little Tumultuous’
Metalshop TV conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael prior to the band’s November 26 concert at Forum Karlín in Prague, Czech Republic. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the direction of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s as-yet-titled new studio album: Chris: “You […]
- KISS’s GENE SIMMONS Says He And PAUL STANLEY Share Common ‘Work Ethic,’ ‘Strong Family Values’
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed by CNBC’s Jon Fortt for the “Fortt Knox Podcast”. The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what he thinks of critics, who over the years have rarely been kind to KISS: Gene: “Critics mean well, I’m sure, but living […]
- Myles Kennedy Unleashes Reflective Video for ‘Year of the Tiger’ Title Track
See the reflective Myles Kennedy video for his new single, ‘Year of the Tiger.’ Continue reading…
- Danny Carey: New Tool Album Will ‘Definitely’ Be Out in 2018
It’s been over 4,000 days since Tool released ‘10,000 Days’ and it looks like their new album will finally be out next year. Continue reading…
- Avenged Sevenfold Unplug for ‘Roman Sky’ Acoustic Video
See a stripped down, atmospheric take on A7X’s cut from ‘The Stage.’ Continue reading…
- Ronnie James Dio Returns: Watch First Video Footage Of His Hologram
“Dio Returns: The World Tour” has begun last night (December 6) in Bochum, Germany. The Ronnie hologram performed his classic songs such as “Rainbow In The Dark”, “We Rock”, “Neon Nights”, “King Of Rock And Roll”, “Man On The Silver Mountain”, “Heaven And Hell”, “Holy Diver” and more. Ronnie’s guitarist Craig Goldy talked about the hologram […]
- MICHAEL MONROE To Record New Solo Album In March
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe was interviewed by Planet Rock following his December 3 performance at the Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he prepares for his high-energy live performances: Michael: “I’m way too impatient […]
- MIKE PORTNOY Says He Will ‘Probably Revisit’ Some DREAM THEATER Material With SONS OF APOLLO
May The Rock Be With You conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy during the Australian leg of his SHATTERED FORTRESS tour where he was performing DREAM THEATER’s “12 Step Suite” in its entirety. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by […]
- Louisville Deathfest Attacks Transgender Metal Vocalist
One of the festival’s organizers also made fun of autism in the same Facebook post. A real winner. The post Louisville Deathfest Attacks Transgender Metal Vocalist appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Revolve Embrace the ‘Days of Grey’ – Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere
Revolve embrace the ‘Days of Grey’ in their new lyric video. Continue reading…
- Wes Borland: ‘No One Wants a New Limp Bizkit Record,’ Calls Out Aaron Lewis
The Limp Bizkit guitarist explains why there’s no new album, and also wishes Staind frontman Aaron Lewis ‘nothing but the worst.’ Continue reading…
- Watch AVENGED SEVENFOLD Perform Acoustic Version Of ‘Roman Sky’ At Grammy Museum
Today sees the release of AVENGED SEVENFOLD “Live At The Grammy Museum” (Capitol), a special acoustic album recorded during the band’s recent sold-out event at the famed Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles. AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s Grammy Museum performance of “Roman Sky”, directed by Rafa Alcantara, can be seen below. Produced by Joe Barresi (QUEENS OF […]
- Legend of the Seagullmen’s Jimmy Hayward and Danny Carey (Tool) on The MetalSucks Podcast #217.5
We talk about the inspiration that led to the band’s formation, the costumes and themes of each band member, their upcoming New Year’s Eve gig opening for Primus, and yes, of course, we had to ask Danny about a new Tool album (and he gave us a juicy quote!). The post Legend of the Seagullmen’s […]
- Weekly Wire: Your New Music Playlist of the Week, Featuring Glassjaw, Ghost and More
Hear the best songs from this week featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Ghost, Deep Purple, Windhand and more. Continue reading…
- TOM MORELLO, INCUBUS, Others Add Names In Support Of Net Neutrality
According to The Pulse Of Radio, PROPHETS OF RAGE guitarist Tom Morello, INCUBUS, ANTI-FLAG and AGAINST ME! are just some of the musical artists who have added their name to a letter to Congress in support of net neutrality, which the FCC plans to vote to end on December 14. The letter, via the non-profit […]
- RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: More Video Footage Of ‘Dio Returns’ Tour Opener
“Dio Returns: The World Tour” — featuring Ronnie James Dio reuniting via hologram with his DIO bandmates — kicked off Wednesday night (December 6) at Matrix in in Bochum, Germany. The Ronnie hologram performed throughout the show, treating fans to an alternating setlist that featured songs such as “Rainbow In The Dark”, “We Rock”, “Neon […]
- The Ten Highest-Paid Musical Artists of 2017 Include Guns N’ Roses and Metallica
Drinks on Axl Rose and Lars Ulrich everyone! The post The Ten Highest-Paid Musical Artists of 2017 Include Guns N’ Roses and Metallica appeared first on MetalSucks.
