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- Abigor, Bloodmoon and the Best, Most-Overlooked Metal of January
Here are four fantastic albums that seemed to have been overlooked during the month of January. The post Abigor, Bloodmoon and the Best, Most-Overlooked Metal of January appeared first on MetalSucks.
- BRIAN JOHNSON: ‘I Had A Great Run’ With AC/DC
Brian Johnson has described his time with AC/DC as “a great run.” The singer was forced to leave the band in March 2016, midway through its world tour in support of “Rock Or Bust”, after doctors told him he faced total hearing loss if he continued to perform live. His replacement for the balance of […]
- Megadeth’s David Ellefson: ‘Slayer Should Be Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson agrees with bandmate Dave Mustaine about putting on another Big 4 show before Slayer call it quits. Continue reading…
- TREMONTI Signs With NAPALM RECORDS; Fourth Album, ‘A Dying Machine’, Due This Year
TREMONTI, the band comprised of Mark Tremonti on vocals/guitars, Eric Friedman on guitars and Garrett Whitlock on drums, has signed a new worldwide record deal with Napalm Records. The band will release its fourth full-length album, “A Dying Machine”, later in the year. A teaser video from Mark announcing the disc can be seen below. […]
- SAXON Frontman: What We Learned From Touring With MOTÖRHEAD
Carl Wiser of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with SAXON frontman Biff Byford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Songfacts: You wrote [the SAXON song] “They Played Rock And Roll” before you knew of [MOTÖRHEAD guitarist] Fast Eddie’s death. Biff: “I came up with the idea before Lemmy died, actually. The very […]
- 80’S IN THE PARK … Don Jamieson to host Florida 80’s Festival & RockCon Feb. 16th-18th, schedule announced
80’S IN THE PARK Don Jamieson to MC Florida 80’s Festival & RockCon February 16th-18th, schedule announced COCOA BEACH, Florida — Don Jamieson will be the official MC for South Florida’s annual 80’s hair metal festival later this month. 80’s In The Park will take place in Cocoa Beach Florida on February 16, 17 & 18 2018. […]
- KAMELOT: Second Teaser For ‘The Shadow Theory’ Album
The second teaser for “The Shadow Theory”, the new album from KAMELOT, is available below. Due on April 6 via Napalm Records, the follow-up to 2015’s “Haven” features all the signature elements of KAMELOT and also sees the band step out to add new and industrial elements along while combining amazing emotions that harken to […]
- Mike Shinoda to Play 2018 Summer Sonic Solo, Plus News on Rock on the Range, Senses Fail + More
Plus news on the comedy bill at Rock on the Range, a new Senses Fail song, music from Rob Dukes and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- Mayhem Announce Special U.S. “Demon Anthology” Shows
Support will come from Incantation and Cloak. The post Mayhem Announce Special U.S. “Demon Anthology” Shows appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Steven Tyler Turns Back the Clock in Kia Stinger Super Bowl Ad
There’s some serious power in that vehicle. Continue reading…
- CYHRA Feat. Ex-IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members: Video Of Acoustic Performance At Sweden’s BANDIT ROCK AWARDS
Video footage of CYHRA, performing acoustically at this year’s Bandit Rock Awards, which was held on January 31 at the Hard Rock Café in Stockholm, Sweden, can be seen below. CYHRA is the new band featuring vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE), guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES), guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING), bassist Peter Iwers (ex-IN FLAMES) and […]
- ACE FREHLEY Joins GENE SIMMONS At ‘Vault Experience’ Event In Miami (Video)
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley joined his former bandmate Gene Simmons at the KISS bassist/vocalist’s “Vault Experience” event on Saturday, January 27 at Walter Grace Vintage Guitars in Miami, Florida. Video footage of their appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Joe Pappalardo). Gene began personally delivering copies of his new box set, “Gene Simmons […]
- MEGADETH’s DAVID ELLEFSON Was ‘Surprised’ By SLAYER’s ‘Farewell Tour’ Announcement: They Are ‘Young To Be Retiring’
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he was “surprised” to hear about SLAYER’s “farewell” tour, explaining that the Tom Araya-fronted outfit is “young to be retiring.” Last week, SLAYER, one of metal’s most popular and influential bands of the past four decades, announced its “final world tour” via a 30-second video. The group also confirmed […]
- LED ZEPPELIN: Official Illustrated Book Coming In October; More Details Revealed
LED ZEPPELIN and London’s Reel Art Press are celebrating 50 years since the band’s formation by releasing an official illustrated book. “Led Zeppelin By Led Zeppelin” is the first and only official illustrated book to be produced in collaboration with the members of the band. It covers the group’s unparalleled musical career and features photographs […]
- ‘Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour’ Renewed For Season 3 On A&E
According to Deadline, “Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour” has been picked up for an eight-episode third season. The unscripted series, from T-Group Productions, moved from History, where it aired its first season, to its A+E Networks sibling A&E, for last year’s follow-up. Jack Osbourne announced the upcoming “Detour” season on Facebook. He wrote: “Everyone keeps […]
- Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES: Video For ‘Disaster’ Song
The official video for the song “Disaster” from former EXODUS and current GENERATION KILL and FRAGILE MORTALS singer Rob Dukes can be seen below. The track is taken from Dukes’s first solo EP, which was released in October via all digital music retailers. The effort features Scott Reeder (KYUSS, FIREBALL MINISTRY) on bass and special […]
- 10 Best Hard Rock Albums of 2008
See which rock albums moved the needle back in 2008. Continue reading…
- Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley Perform and Joke Around in New Video
See the two former KISS bandmates in a surprising new video. Continue reading…
- MIKE PORTNOY: JOHN PETRUCCI And I ‘Have Gotten Together Many Times’ In Last Year Or Two
Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy says that he has “gotten together many times” with his former bandmate, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci, over the last couple of years. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more than 30 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. He has since been […]
- Corey Taylor: America is Lacking Empathy + Congress Can’t Get Anything Done
“When you can’t put yourself in somebody else’s shoes, how are we supposed to relate to each other, let alone talk to each other?” Continue reading…
- Tremonti Announce ‘A Dying Machine’ Album Title, New Label Deal
The band’s fourth album how has pre-order information as well. Continue reading…
- AEROSMITH’s STEVEN TYLER Stars In 2018 KIA Stinger GT SUPER BOWL Ad
With the unstoppable Steven Tyler behind the wheel, turning back the hands of time is as easy as pressing the start button in the all-new 2018 Stinger in Kia Motors’ Super Bowl ad for the highest performing and most anticipated model in the company’s history. As the haunting notes of “Dream On” play backwards, two-time […]
- Darkest Hour’s “Enter Oblivion” Video is Appropriately Epic
EPIC The post Darkest Hour’s “Enter Oblivion” Video is Appropriately Epic appeared first on MetalSucks.
- LINKIN PARK’s MIKE SHINODA Announces First Solo Show After CHESTER BENNINGTON’s Death
LINKIN PARK’s Mike Shinoda has announced his first solo show — his debut live performance as a solo artist following Chester Bennington’s death last July. Shinoda will perform at this year’s edition of Japan’s Summer Sonic festival, set to take place August 18-19. Also scheduled to appear are NINE INCH NAILS, BECK and QUEENS OF […]
- Megadeth’s Ellefson Reveals Surprising Statement About Slayer’s Farewell
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson spoke in a recent interview with Truck Nation and explained his thoughts about farewell tour of Slayer. He said: “I am surprised by it. Slayer’s young to be retiring. Look, we’ve all worked hard. We’ve headbanged a lot. Our necks hurt. I get it. And I have not talked to the […]
- DAVE MUSTAINE Believes MEGADETH’s Next Album Will Be ‘At Least As Good’ As ‘Dystopia’
During an appearance on the “Trunk Nation” show on SiriusXM channel Volume, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band’s “Dystopia” album. When asked if he has commenced work on music for the next MEGADETH disc, Mustaine said: “A little bit. I’m being particular, because […]
- DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist On ‘Eonian’: ‘This Is By No Stretch An Immediate Album’
Harvey Radford of Extreme Metal Festival News recently conducted an interview with guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Extreme Metal Festival News: It’s been eight years since the release of “Abrahadabra” and on May 4 you return with your […]
- New Song From DOKKEN’s Classic Lineup Is ‘Like ‘Paris Is Burning’ Meets ‘In My Dreams’,’ Says DON DOKKEN
The classic lineup of DOKKEN — vocalist Don Dokken, guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer “Wild” Mick Brown — filmed a video in Los Angeles last month for a new song called “It’s Just Another Day”. The track, which will be featured on the band’s forthcoming CD/DVD package, marks the the first new […]
- The Ghost Inside Drummer Announces New Instrumental EP
It will be the first time a member of the band has released new music since their horrific 2015 bus crash. The post The Ghost Inside Drummer Announces New Instrumental EP appeared first on MetalSucks.
- IRON ANGEL: Teaser For ‘Ministry Of Metal’ Video
IRON ANGEL will release its new album, “Hellbound”, on May 4 through Scandinavia’s premiere metal-rock label Mighty Music. Watch a teaser for the “Ministry Of Metal” video below. IRON ANGEL is one of the true cult legends of the German speed metal genre. Formed in the Hamburg-area back in 1980 and known for two classic […]
- NiteRain release video for song “#1 Bad Boy”
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- JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER Is ‘Super Proud’ Of ‘Firepower’ Album
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was recently interviewed by Greece’s Rock Overdose. You can now listen to the entire chat in two parts at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On JUDAS PRIEST’s upcoming album, “Firepower”: Richie: “I’m really excited, and I think we are, in the band, all excited. We’ve […]
- Brian Johnson on his 36-year tenure with AC/DC: ‘I had a great run’
In a fresh interview, Brian Johnson has described his career with AC/DC as “a great run.”
- POISON’s RIKKI ROCKETT Visits NAMM In Fourth Episode Of Vlog
Rikki Rockett — you know him for his incredible talents behind the drums with POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS. But there is so much more to this guy than kick drums and crashing cymbal. Currently in the studio laying down tacks for some new DEVILS CITY ANGELS music, Rockett is also a black belt in […]
- ‘Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour’ Gets Third Season at A&E
More adventures are underway for the father-son travelers. Continue reading…
- From Ashes to New Return With Revamped Lineup, New Song ‘Crazy’
The now four-piece band reveals plans for their sophomore set and unleash their first new single. Continue reading…
- Of Mice & Men Guitarist Implies Code Orange Ripped-Off Norma Jean; Code Orange Issue Polite Retort
Hint: it’s two words and rhymes with “sheet fit.” The post Of Mice & Men Guitarist Implies Code Orange Ripped-Off Norma Jean; Code Orange Issue Polite Retort appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Megadeth’s Vic Rattlehead Rattles Captive Kid’s Keepers in ‘Lying in State’ Video
Do not mess with the sword-wielding Megadeth mascot. Continue reading…
- Exclusive Track Premiere: Monotheist’s “The Grey King,” Featuring Christian Älvestam (Ex-Scar Symmetry)
Existential nihilism takes sonic form. The post Exclusive Track Premiere: Monotheist’s “The Grey King,” Featuring Christian Älvestam (Ex-Scar Symmetry) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Philip Anselmo Open to Doing an Album With Slayer’s Kerry King
Wouldn’t it be great to see two of metal’s biggest icons unite to make some music? Continue reading…
- 10 Worst Mosh Pits of All Time
Nothing kills a good show quite like a lame crowd. Continue reading…
- Stone Temple Pilots announce seventh album & share new song ‘Roll Me Under’
Stone Temple Pilots will release their self-titled seventh studio album this coming spring.
- AUGURY To Release ‘Illusive Golden Age’ Album In March
Montreal-based progressive death metallers AUGURY will release their third full-length album, “Illusive Golden Age”, on March 30 through The Artisan Era. The stunning cover art for the follow-up to “Fragmentary Evidence” was designed by renowned artist Filip Ivanović, who created last year’s ORIGIN album art. AUGURY enlisted CRYPTOPSY guitarist Chris Donaldson at The Grid Studios […]
- AURI Feat. NIGHTWISH’s TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN, TROY DONOCKLEY: ‘Night 13’ Video
AURI, the project featuring NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and his wife, popular Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela, will release its self-titled debut album on March 23 via Nuclear Blast. The disc’s first video, for the song “Night 13”, can now be seen below. “Auri” track listing: 01. The Space Between 02. I Hope Your World Is […]
- Slash Explains His Thoughts About New Gibson Firebird Signature Guitar
In a new video shared by Gibson, guitar icon Slash revealed his thoughts about new Gibson Freebird Signature guitar. (transcriped by Ultimate-guitar) Here’s the statement: “Everybody loves a Firebird. I haven’t used a Firebird in public live since 1986, so I’m really excited about that. There’s a general excitement that goes on with bringing out […]
- Support acts announced for Roger Waters at British Summer Time Hyde Park
Three special guests have been confirmed to join Roger Waters at his epic Hyde Park show this summer.
- PHILIP ANSELMO On SLAYER’s ‘Final’ Tour: ‘I’ll Believe It If It Happens’
Philip Anselmo has commented on SLAYER’s decision to embark on a “farewell” tour, calling it a “smart business” move. Last week, SLAYER, one of metal’s most popular and influential bands of the past four decades, announced its “final world tour” via a 30-second video. The group also confirmed that its last-ever North American run of […]
- RICHIE KOTZEN Says ‘Now Would Have Been The Perfect Time’ For THE WINERY DOGS To Regroup
During an appearance on the “Trunk Nation” show on SiriusXM channel Volume, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked if he has had any recent discussions with drummer Mike Portnoy and bassist Billy Sheehan about a possible new album from their THE WINERY DOGS project. “We didn’t literally talk about, ‘On this date, we’re gonna do this […]
- Watch Foo Fighters + Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Cover KISS’ ‘Detroit Rock City’ in Australia
Foo Fighters and Weezer closed out the Australian leg of their co-headlining tour this by teaming up to take on the Kiss classic ‘Detroit Rock City.’ Continue reading…
