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- Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “Dave Mustaine Was The First Rockstar That I Met”
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson spoke in a recent event called Musicians Institute and explained his first met with Dave Mustaine. He said (transcriped by Ultimate-Guitar): “Well, it turns out there was a blonde-haired guy walking around with the complex, I go up, knock on his door, it turns out of he’s right up above us. He […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED On Playing Stadiums: ‘You’ve Got To Kick Ass, Or It’s Going To Be Embarrassing As Hell’
Longtime GUNS N’ ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed was recently interviewed by Australia’s Wall Of Sound. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether it’s difficult to go from playing stadiums with GN’R to club shows as a solo artist: Dizzy: “I think it’s just part of […]
- ASESINO Feat. FEAR FACTORY Members: Video Of Fullerton Concert Available; Mexican Shows Announced
ASESINO, the death metal/grindcore project featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and FEAR FACTORY/ex-STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals), played a free show this past Tuesday, February 12 at Slidebar in Fullerton, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. ASESINO will return to Mexico this May, a little over half a […]
- KITTIE Drummer On Silliness Of ‘Female-Fronted’ Description: ‘You Don’t Talk About DARK FUNERAL’s Wieners’
KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander was interviewed by Diane Webb of YesterdazeNews during January’s NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On “Origins/Evolutions”, the forthcoming documentary about the band: Mercedes: “We kind of decided that, for the twentieth anniversary, we wanted to give […]
- PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX On Rock Musicians Battling Depression: ‘There’s A Loneliness At Times That Sets In’
Christina Rowatt of Australia’s The Void recently conducted an interview with PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix. You can watch the chat below. Speaking about last year’s suicide of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, Jacoby said: “I knew Chester quite well. Back in the day, we [PAPA ROACH] were just starting to crack off the hinges […]
- Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Singer JARI TIURA: ‘King Of Lions’ Album Details Revealed
Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and current CENTURY LOST and STARGAZERY singer Jari Tiura will release his debut solo album on March 23. “King Of Lions” is a bit different from Jari’s previous output, having more of an AOR feel to it but also with a genuine hard rock vibe. Tiura was born 1968 in Tampere, […]
- Maynard James Keenan Done With Lyrics for ‘All But One’ New Tool Song
Tool appear to be almost ready to start recording their new album. Continue reading…
- Shakira’s Metallica Cover Will Blow Your Mind
Colombian pop star Shakira performed Metallica classic song “Nothing Else Matters” at her Paris concert. You can watch the performance from below. In a recent interview, Shakira stated: “I am great fan of bands like Zeppelin, Nirvana or The Cure. I used to be a huge Metallica fan when I was 15, 16 years old. […]
- Two Gypsy Rose compilations ‘Rosary Of Tears’ and ‘Shattered Affair 1986-89’ coming by early April
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- MARILYN MANSON Puts On ‘Amazing’ Show In Sayreville, One Day After Long Island Meltdown (Video)
Marilyn Manson played an “amazing” show in Sayreville, New Jersey, one day after his disastrous performance in Huntington, New York. “He was [blanking] awesome, sorry for my language,” one fan told the Asbury Park Press after last night’s concert. “He outdid himself. He made up for [Thursday]. He said how much he loved New Jersey […]
- SAINTED SINNERS Feat. Former ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE: Lyric Video For ‘Back With A Vengeance’ Title Track
The official lyric video for “Back With A Vengeance”, the title track of the second album from SAINTED SINNERS, the band featuring former ACCEPT singer David Reece, can be seen below. The disc was released on February 16 via El Puerto Records. Expressing the “pure essence of rock ‘n’ roll” was the ambition that paired […]
- Shiraz Lane release new song “The Crown” for streaming
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- Cover for Nasty Ratz’s ‘First Bite’ album banned for digital version
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- Pearl Jam: Kids ‘Deserve’ to Live in a Country Free From Gun Violence
Pearl Jam make their stance on gun control clear following a mass shooting at a Florida high school that took the lives of 17 people. Continue reading…
- JOE SATRIANI On ‘G3’ Tourmates JOHN PETRUCCI And PHIL COLLEN: ‘We’re Definitely Out There Pushing Each Other’
“G3” tourmates Joe Satriani, John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) and Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD) were recently interviewed by the New York City classic rock radio station Q104.3. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how Collen came to be invited to join the tour: Joe: “Last August, […]
- Maynard James Keenan Reveals Shocking Statement On “Finish Line” Of New Tool Album
Tool mastermind Maynard James Keenan has shared a few tweets and revealed a major update on their upcoming album. Here’s the statement: “Started getting music files from the boys w the word FINAL in the title a few months ago after 11 years of begging. That in theory means the tracks wont change out from […]
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist To Participate In ‘2018 Tour Of Champions Bowl-A-Thon’ Charity Event
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s Zoltan Bathory will once again lend a helping hand to Down Syndrome Foundation Of Florida’s 2018’s Tour Of Champions Bowl-A-Thon charity event. The benefit will take place on Sunday, February 18 at Orlando’s Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Zoltan will be joined by tourmate Tommy Vext, vocalist […]
- ’80s In The Park Festival cancels Ted Poley’s performance with singer only two miles away
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- RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Preparing To Record Fifth Solo Album
According to a February 14 Facebook post from RATT singer Stephen Pearcy, he is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording his fifth solo album. Stephen’s fourth solo album, “Smash”, was released in January 2017 via Frontiers Music Srl. Speaking about the songwriting process for his solo material, Pearcy told Music Existence: “RATT’s music […]
- Stephen Pearcy to start recording follow up to solo album ‘Smash’
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- Tool Watch 2018: Maynard Almost Done Writing Lyrics and Melodies; Adam Jones Says Recording Starts in April; Sebastian Bach and Buzz Osborne Have Heard New Music
Also yeah a dude from Skid Row and a dude from the Melvins hung out together. The post Tool Watch 2018: Maynard Almost Done Writing Lyrics and Melodies; Adam Jones Says Recording Starts in April; Sebastian Bach and Buzz Osborne Have Heard New Music appeared first on MetalSucks.
- STEEL PANTHER Frontman: ‘People Who Buy Tickets To Our Shows Know What To Expect’
STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr was interviewed by Ornella Carlone of Comebackstage prior to the band’s February 8 concert in Stuttgart, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he has any concerns that the #MeToo movement might make it more difficult for STEEL PANTHER to continue performing songs that ooze with misogyny […]
- Watch QUEENSRŸCHE Perform On ‘Monsters Of Rock Cruise’
Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song “Queen Of The Reich” on February 12 during this year’s Monsters Of Rock Cruise can be seen below. QUEENSRŸCHE is expected to enter the studio soon to begin recording its new album for a tentative mid-2018 release via Century Media. Helming the disc once again will be […]
- Marilyn Manson Suffers Tragic Onstage Meltdown: Audience Chants “Fuck You Manson”
Rock star Marilyn Manson have suffered a tragic meltdown at his Huntington, N.Y. show last night. According to report, Manson only played 5 songs and then he ended the show. After the show, fans started chanting, “Fuck you, Manson.” A fan stated: “Tried seeing Marilyn Manson tonight. We have seen him on 4 other occasions and always […]
- Choke Pear: Don’t Be a Pussy-Ass Bitch, Live Dangerously!
Choke Pear encourages us to live dangerously and on the edge with some suggestions for how to do so in every day life, and as usual recommends a black metal selection for your listening pleasure. The post Choke Pear: Don’t Be a Pussy-Ass Bitch, Live Dangerously! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Has Finished Writing ‘Words And Melodies’ To All But One New TOOL Song
Maynard James Keenan has revealed that he has finished writing the “words and melodies” to all but one new TOOL song that will appear on the band’s next album. TOOL hasn’t released any new music since the “10,000 Days” LP, which came out in May 2006, almost 12 years ago. “Started getting music files from […]
- GENE SIMMONS Performs Solo Song ‘It’s My Life’ Live For The First Time (Video)
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons played his solo song “It’s My Life” live for the first time ever during his February 16 concert at the Lynn Auditorium in Lynn, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Mike Brunn). “It’s My Life” was originally written by Gene and Paul Stanley and […]
- IRON ANGEL: ‘Ministry Of Metal’ Video
“Ministry Of Metal”, the new video from IRON ANGEL, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Hellbound”, which will be released on May 4 through Scandinavia’s premiere metal-rock label Mighty Music. IRON ANGEL is one of the true cult legends of the German speed metal genre. Formed in the […]
