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- DREAM THEATER To Begin Writing New Album In May
Progressive metallers DREAM THEATER are planning to regroup in late spring to begin work on material for the follow-up to 2016’s “The Astonishing” album. “We’re not gonna get into the studio until May,” keyboardist Jordan Rudess told VintageRock.com at last weekend’s NAMM show in Anaheim, California (see video below). “So, you know, it’ll take some […]
- The Absence Vow to Finally Fulfill 2013 Crowdfunding Campaign Orders
Florida finally produces someone classy. The post The Absence Vow to Finally Fulfill 2013 Crowdfunding Campaign Orders appeared first on MetalSucks.
- DISTURBED Appears To Be Back In The Studio
DISTURBED appears to be back in the studio recording its first new music since 2015’s “Immortalized” album. On Tuesday, DISTURBED posted a photo of a recording console along with the caption: “Getting started… #disturbedones” Prior to the arrival of “Immortalized”, DISTURBED had been on hiatus since the fall of 2011, after completing the touring cycle […]
- DISTURBED Appears To Be Back In The Studio
DISTURBED appears to be back in the studio recording its first new music since 2015’s “Immortalized” album. On Tuesday, DISTURBED posted a photo of a recording console along with the caption: “Getting started… #disturbedones” Prior to the arrival of “Immortalized”, DISTURBED had been on hiatus since the fall of 2011, after completing the touring cycle […]
- MASTODON’s TROY SANDERS On Winning First GRAMMY: ‘It’s Pretty Surreal’
MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders spoke to HardDrive Radio about finally winning a Grammy in the “Best Metal Performance” category at the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 28) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. MASTODON got the nod for the song “Sultan’s Curse” from its 2017 album “Emperor Of Sand”, with the […]
- MASTODON’s TROY SANDERS On Winning First GRAMMY: ‘It’s Pretty Surreal’
MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders spoke to HardDrive Radio about finally winning a Grammy in the “Best Metal Performance” category at the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 28) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. MASTODON got the nod for the song “Sultan’s Curse” from its 2017 album “Emperor Of Sand”, with the […]
- Adrenaline Mob’s Russell Allen: ‘My Mission Is to Honor Our Fallen Brothers’
He discusses his return to the concert stage after last year’s horrific touring accident. Continue reading…
- MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE Would Love To Play ‘Big Four’ Show Where All Bands ‘Got Treated Fairly’
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he would love play a “Big Four” show where all the bands “got treated fairly” instead of METALLICA performing a longer set and getting more stage space than the other groups on the bill. The so-called “Big Four” of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — […]
- Lars Ulrich Reveals His Favorite New Band: You Probably Didn’t Know This Band
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich revealed his new favorite band on his radio show. The band is named “Bokassa” and they are “stoner punk” band. Here’s the entire statement: “From the album ‘Divide & Conquer,’ this is the band Bokassa from Trondheim, Norway. I first heard this last week – this is my favorite new band, […]
- Nergal from Behemoth Heard the New Tool Record and Here Is What He Thinks
The record is tentatively scheduled for release in 3031. The post Nergal from Behemoth Heard the New Tool Record and Here Is What He Thinks appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Halestorm Finishing ‘Heaviest Stuff We’ve Ever Done’ for Upcoming Album
Halestorm provide an update on their fourth studio album to Eddie Trunk. Continue reading…
- SEVENDUST Begins Mastering New Album
SEVENDUST has begun the mastering process for its new album, due later in the year. The follow-up to 2015’s “Kill The Flaw” was recorded at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida with producer 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 […]
- OBITUARY Announces North American Tour With PALLBEARER, SKELETONWITCH, DUST BOLT
Death metal legends OBITUARY have announced an early summer North American headline tour with support from PALLBEARER, SKELETONWITCH and DUST BOLT. The trek begins May 2 in Atlanta, Georgia and ends June 3 in Miami, Florida. OBITUARY comments on the tour: “We are stoked about our North American tour and super excited to be back […]
- Metallica manager defends raising ticket prices: ‘There was no audience pushback’
Metallica’s long-term manager Peter Mensch has spoken about raising the price of tickets on the band’s recent tours.
- Metallica manager defends raising ticket prices: ‘There was no audience pushback’
Metallica’s long-term manager Peter Mensch has spoken about raising the price of tickets on the band’s recent tours.
- Mastodon’s Troy Sanders Celebrates Grammy Win: It’s ‘F–king Nuts’
The day after Mastodon’s ‘Sultan’s Curse’ won Best Metal Performance, bassist / vocalist Troy Sanders stopped by to chat all about his night. Continue reading…
- BEHEMOTH Frontman Talks Next Album: ‘I Feel Pumped. I’m Hungry.’
BEHEMOTH frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski says that he is “very inspired” to make the band’s new album. The follow-up to 2014’s “The Satanist” will mark BEHEMOTH’s first effort since Nergal completed an LP and a short tour with ME AND THAT MAN, his blues, country and folk side project with British/Polish rock musician John Porter. […]
- GRETA VAN FLEET To Perform At SIR ELTON JOHN’s Academy Awards Viewing Party
One of rock’s hottest new bands, GRETA VAN FLEET will perform at this year’s Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 26th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party to be held on Sunday, March 4 in Los Angeles. “We were speechless when Elton called us,” said the band’s guitarist Jake Kiszka. “We are all big fans of his, so […]
- Disturbed Hit the Studio, Plus News on Sevendust, Frances Bean Cobain + More
Plus get a Sevendust studio update, hear Frances Bean Cobain sing, learn about some special Thursday shows and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- Obituary Announce North American Headline Tour with Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch, and Dust Bolt
Variety is the spice of life. The post Obituary Announce North American Headline Tour with Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch, and Dust Bolt appeared first on MetalSucks.
- VISIONS OF ATLANTIS: Part Two Of Video Interview For ‘The Deep & The Dark’ Album
Symphonic metal masters VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will release their seventh studio album, “The Deep & The Dark”, on February 16 via Napalm Records. Part two of a video interview in support of the upcoming release can be seen below. Says the band: “This is the album we have always dreamed of making. It is everything […]
- Anthrax’s Scott Ian on Slayer Final World Tour: They’re Gonna Go Out in a Big Way
“All the best things have a great ending,” the Anthrax guitarist says. Continue reading…
- Former Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo is big supporter of what Frankie Banali doing with band
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- BONFIRE To Release ‘Temple Of Lies’ Album In April
German hard rockers BONFIRE will release their new album, “Temple Of Lies”, on April 13 via AFM Records. Few German rock acts can look back at as long and successful a career as BONFIRE. Counting the predecessor — a group called CACUMEN, which was also founded by Hans Ziller and featured more or less the […]
- Ones To Watch: The Rocket Dolls
The next act to step into the spotlight in Planet Rock’s weekly Ones To Watch feature are Brighton-based purveyors off riff-heavy rock The Rocket Dolls.
- Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
Does anyone else see two deformed fish faces? No? Yeah, me neither. I was just asking for a friend. The post Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Mark Tremonti + BTBAM’s Dustie Waring Surprise Young Guitarist Playing Their Signature Gear
On the latest episode of ‘Gear Factor,’ our host Squiggy had a pretty sweet surprise for a young shredder. Continue reading…
- Dave Mustaine Slams Kirk Hammett For Surprising Reason
In a recent interview, Dave Mustaine said that Metallica may be the main reason why The Big Four shows are not being re-organised. Click here that interview. In a new interview by Eddie Trunk, he asked if there was a highlight moment from the previous Big 4 gigs that really stands out to him. Dave […]
- IRON MAIDEN Goes After Online Counterfeiters
According to Trademarks & Brands Online, IRON MAIDEN has filed a lawsuit against Internet counterfeiters, accusing them of infringing the band’s trademarks. The British heavy metal legends filed the complaint on January 23 at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division to combat online counterfeiters who trade upon the […]
- Listen To New STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Song ‘Roll Me Under’; Full-Length Album Due In March
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have released “Roll Me Under”, the second single from their new, self-titled album, due out March 18. Like “Meadow”, which arrived in November, the new track features the vocals of one-time “The X Factor” contestant Jeff Gutt, who made his live debut as STONE TEMPLE PILOTS’ new vocalist during a SiriusXM special […]
- JOURNEY Keyboardist JONATHAN CAIN To Release ‘Don’t Stop Believin” Memoir In May
JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain will release his memoir, “Don’t Stop Believin'”, on May 1 via Zondervan. In the first book by a member of the band, Cain shares his personal story and path to faith as well as behind-the-scenes stories of his 36-year career with one of America’s favorite, multi-hit rock bands, including his inspiration […]
- KISS’s Gene Simmons to release book about rock stars who died aged 27
Gene Simmons will release a new book this summer called ‘27’.
- M3 Rock Festival unveils 10th year anniversary line-up featuring Tom Keifer, Ace Frehley and more
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- OTEP Aims To Incite Social Change With Upcoming Album
OTEP, the band led by singer, poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya, will release its as-yet-untitled eighth album later in the year via Napalm Records. Shamaya and her band are currently recording at The Lair in Los Angeles, completely utilizing the same equipment used on their first album, “Sevas Tra” (down to her original […]
- Watch: Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Performed in the Style of Volbeat, Post Malone, Van Canto, and More
Also: HALL N’ FUCKIN’ OATES!!! The post Watch: Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Performed in the Style of Volbeat, Post Malone, Van Canto, and More appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Devin Townsend Project Goes on Hiatus
Read a statement from Devin himself on the hiatus and why it’s happening. Continue reading…
- Stone Temple Pilots Release New Nap-Inducing Song “Roll Me Under”
Define “generic rock song.” The post Stone Temple Pilots Release New Nap-Inducing Song “Roll Me Under” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- DEF LEPPARD’s Catalog Leaps In Sales And Streaming In First Week Of Wide Availability Across All Digital Platforms
At 12:01 a.m. local time around the world on January 19, legendary British rock icons DEF LEPPARD debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms. As they did with the original release of their records, DEF LEPPARD dominated the worldwide charts again. U.S. and U.K. chart stats saw their albums charting in […]
- PHILIP ANSELMO Says EN MINOR Project Will Include Some Of The First Songs He Has Ever Written
Former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo spoke to The Void Report about his new project called EN MINOR. The band, which is influenced by the classic goth period of the ’80s with artists like THE CURE and SISTERS OF MERCY, will release its long-completed debut album later this year via Anselmo’s Housecore Records. “It’s way different— […]
- Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Calls Bokassa “My New Favorite Band”
Check out their kick-ass 2017 release, Divide & Conquer. The post Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Calls Bokassa “My New Favorite Band” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- GEOFF TATE’s New Song ‘I’ve Seen The Way The Wind Blows’ Will Feature Guest Appearances By Homeless Musicians
Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to Dave Lawrence, host of “All Things Considered” on Hawaii Public Radio, about his recently recorded song “I’ve Seen The Way The Wind Blows”. All proceeds from the track, which will be released in the coming weeks, will benefit MercyWatch, a nonprofit focused on outreach to the homeless community […]
- KK Downing to release memoir ‘Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest’
KK Downing has announced the publication of an official book documenting his 42 years in Judas Priest.
- DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Goes On Hiatus While DEVIN TOWNSEND Focuses On Other Projects
After eight years of touring with DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, Canadian musician and producer Devin Townsend has decided to “take a break” from the group and focus on a number of other projects he has been “really wanting” to pursue for some time now. He said in a statement: “The band have been there with me […]
- Obituary Announce 2018 North American Tour With Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch + Dust Bolt
Here’s another must-see tour coming your way in 2018! Continue reading…
- Slayer’s Farewell Show in Dallas Sells Out in Minutes; Scalpers Seek Thousands of Dollars for Tickets
The tour, which also includes Lamb of God, Anthrax, Behemoth, and Testament, was booked at a bizarrely small venue. The post Slayer’s Farewell Show in Dallas Sells Out in Minutes; Scalpers Seek Thousands of Dollars for Tickets appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Otep Look to Recapture Roots on Social Change-Inspired New Album
Album number eight, which holds a lot of significance for Otep, is expected later this year. Continue reading…
- Power Up! Dream Theater’s John Petrucci Plays the Theme from Super Mario Bros.
This video made me wonder why I’ve never listened to Dream Theater on shrooms before. The post Power Up! Dream Theater’s John Petrucci Plays the Theme from Super Mario Bros. appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Incubus Really Have ‘No Fun’ Playing Live in New Video
See a compilation of the group’s live performances from their most recent tours. Continue reading…
- My Manifesto to You: Listen to Harakiri for the Sky’s “Manifesto”
Check out the latest single from an early album of the year contender. The post My Manifesto to You: Listen to Harakiri for the Sky’s “Manifesto” appeared first on MetalSucks.
