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- August Burns Red Are Full Speed Ahead on Crushing New Song ‘Bones’
It’s the latest from the band’s upcoming ‘Guardians’ album. Continue reading…
- QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI Urges Action For Early Cancer Detection
Prior to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund’s 10th Memorial Awards Gala, which took place at The Avalon in Hollywood, California on February 20, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali spoke to “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show” about his ongoing cancer battle. He said (see video below): “I was diagnosed […]
- JOHN DOLMAYAN: ‘There’s Always Been Dysfunction’ In SYSTEM OF A DOWN
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, who is currently promoting his “These Grey Men” solo album, spoke to SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation” about the band’s stalled attempts to record a follow-up to its “Mezmerize” and “Hypnotize” LPs, which came out in 2005. “The reality is none of us should have time to do other projects.” […]
- Jacob Bunton recalls how well Steve Riley handled news he was backing out as L.A. Guns’ singer for M3
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- Ihsahn Explains Why He’ll Never Write a New Emperor Album
Ask most music fans why a favorite artist of theirs doesn’t release music that sounds just like their much-loved material from three decades ago and they’ll probably say something like, “Well, the artist has presumably grown and changed quite a bit in that time span, and it’d be weird for them to try and artificially […]
- Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Shares A Sad Video From The Hospital: “This Is The Last”
The legendary Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s lovely daughter and also a famous social media personality, Electra Mustaine, shared a recent video on her verified Instagram page to show her recent health status. As you might already familiar with the news that Electra has to go to the hospital to clean her blood frequently. Today she […]
- REVIEW: Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘F8′ Is Great — Despite What Elitists May Think
Don’t knock the Punch. Continue reading…
- Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Crustacean Named in Honor of Metallica
Is it any surprise that so many metal fans pursue a career in science? We’re total nerds who love biology-themed songs with names like “Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition” and “Pre-Bisectal Corrosive Immersion” and absolutely live to create categorizations, sub-categorizations, sub-sub-categorizations, and sub-sub-sub categorizations. Surely, there is no type of music fan better suited to […]
- Alice Cooper Reacts To A 47-Years-Old Material About Him
The legendary American singer and Hollywood Vampires frontman, Alice Cooper, has retweeted a very special tweet of yet another user named Chris Edwards via his official and verified Twitter account. On Wednesday, Chris Edwards had shared some rare photos of Alice Cooper which were placed in the newspapers and magazines earlier. These photos were taken […]
- Deep Purple Unveil Details Behind 21st Album ‘Whoosh!’
The legendary rockers aren’t done just yet. Continue reading…
- New AC/DC Album Will Have “Surprises” That Will Leave Your “Jaw on the Floor”
In case ya haven’t heard, there’s gonna be a new AC/DC album this year, and that album will feature every member of the band’s Back in Black-era line-up, including the final recordings of the late, great Malcolm Young. And while the previously rumored February or March release date was obviously just a rumor (in case […]
- JEFF PILSON Reflects On 1988 ‘Monsters Of Rock’ Tour: ‘I Wish DOKKEN Would Have Been More Up To The Task At The Time’
Bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN, DIO) recently spoke with Eric Blair of “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show”. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FOREIGNER’s Mick Jones: Jeff: “He may not do every show [of the band’s 2020 tour], but he’s doing the whole […]
- Mick Mars’ debut solo album with Jacob Bunton on vocals tentatively slated for release this summer
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- Newly Found Deep-Sea Crustacean Named After Metallica
Nothing else matters… today. Continue reading…
- Donnie Vie reveals approaching Chip Z’Nuff about doing Enuff Z’Nuff reunion show a few years ago
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- MUSHROOMHEAD Announces Summer 2020 European Tour
MUSHROOMHEAD will embark on a European tour this summer. The trek will kick off on July 1 in Germany, and make stops in the Netherlands and France, among other countries, before concluding on July 12 in Ukraine. Suport on the tour will come from BLOODSUCKING ZOMBIES FROM OUTER SPACE and MADDISON. This enigmatic, alternative nu-metal […]
- System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Slams Bernie Sanders
System Of A Down’s iconic drummer John Dolmayan has posted a recent photo on his verified Instagram account and hammered Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in a really hard way. As John criticized Sanders’ $1.5 trillion plan for free, he called Sanders as a ‘hypocrite’ and stated that he doesn’t believe his indoctrination at all. […]
- Jay Jay French reveals that Twisted Sister are musically the most licensed heavy metal band in history
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- Amorphis to Perform Entire Tales From the Thousand Lakes Album on North American Tour
Last year was the 25th anniversary of Amorphis’ Tales From the Thousand Lakes, the only metal album ever made to make me think about salad every time someone mentions it. But the Finnish band didn’t manage to make it over to North America to celebrate on time, so they’re doing it this year, performing the […]
- Whitesnake’s David Coverdale What He Thinks About The Sex Element In Rock Scene
Whitesnake frontman, and also former Deep Purple singer, David Coverdale, has spoken in an interview with Subculture Entertainment and revealed some rare stories and details belong to his band. Also, he talked about the guitarist of new rock bands and revealed what he really thinks about the sex element in the rock scene. The interviewer asked […]
- Sorry Kids, KISS Are Important to Metal
We’ve seen your comments, but hear us out, okay? Continue reading…
- Kaleo Announce ‘Fight or Flight’ Summer + Fall North American Tour
See when and where the band will be playing. Continue reading…
- Kurt Cobain’s Widow Courtney Love Rocks In Hot Red Dress
Legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love, has continued to share new special poses via her official and verified Instagram account. As you might see in the photo right below, Courtney Love was showing off her rocking body while wearing a braless red-colored dress. Also, she has written a bizarre caption about her haute couture […]
- SAXON’s BIFF BYFORD Confirms He Suffered A Heart Attack Last September
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has confirmed to Planet Rock that he suffered a heart attack before undergoing an emergency triple bypass surgery last September. “It was a heart attack, but it wasn’t like a Hollywood heart attack, [where] you drop on the floor with your legs up in the air,” he said (hear audio below). […]
- SEBASTIAN BACH On RONNIE JAMES DIO: ‘He Made You Feel Like Rock And Rollers Were All Together’
Prior to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund’s 10th Memorial Awards Gala, which took place at The Avalon in Hollywood, California on February 20, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach spoke to “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show” about the legendary heavy metal singer who passed away in 2010 at […]
- KORN’s MUNKY: ‘We Don’t Really Look To The Past Too Much’
KORN guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer recently spoke with Ethan of the Topeka, Kansas radio station V100. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band’s latest album, “The Nothing”: Munky: “It’s always a tricky thing when you put out a new album, because you want the […]
- Would RICHIE KOTZEN Sing For SOUNDGARDEN On Hypothetical Comeback Tour? He Responds
Richie Kotzen says that he “would have to be a bit of a fool” to turn down an opportunity to front SOUNDGARDEN on a hypothetical comeback tour. The 50-year-old musician, who has been singing since the age of 17, has often been compared to late SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell due to his ability to deliver […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Recalls A Memorable Evening And Talks About Going To Jail
Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page posted a really rare video from 1998 and revealed an interesting ‘On This Day’ story with his followers. As you might check out the caption of Jimmy below, he recalled how he and Robert Plant went in Katowice in Poland after the collapse of Berlin Wall. Jimmy also revealed […]
- Show Review and Photos: Opeth and Graveyard at The Apollo Theater in New York City, February 21 and 22, 2020
Opeth’s show at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, on February 22 felt in many ways like a personal performance amongst friends, so comfortable were the intimate theater’s confines. Say a few words out loud at anything above regular talking volume and frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt just might hear you. “We’re a hat band […]
- Listen To New AUGUST BURNS RED Song ‘Bones’
AUGUST BURNS RED has been upholding the artistic pillars of technical proficiency, airtight grooves, and thoughtful lyricism in the hard rock world for 17 years now. The two-time Grammy Award-nominated Pennsylvania quintet — JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass) — will release […]
- AMORPHIS To Perform Entire ‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes’ Album On Fall 2020 North American Tour
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS will hit the road this summer and fall in celebration of their legendary 1994 release “Tales From The Thousand Lakes”. Each night, the classic album will be played in its entirety. The 38-date trek will launch on September 11 with three shows at the Kingsland in Brooklyn before making stops […]
- This Time-Lapse Video of Rammstein’s 60-Hour Stage Setup Process is Insane
Ever wondered what goes into bringing Rammstein’s legendary stage show to life? Now you can get a glimpse into the incredible amount of work that goes into setting up each and every one of their stadium shows — which involve hundreds of workers, more semi trucks than I was able to count and takes over […]
- SAIGON CHOKE … Phil Varone admits last year’s retirement announcement was: “Dramatic, Ridiculous and Embarrassing”
Phil Varone Metal Sludge — Well, at least he admits it.Former Saigon Kick drummer, and one-time Red Dragon Cartel member Phil Varone admits that last year’s retirement announcement was dramatic, ridiculous and embarrassing.Metal Sludge was one of the first to report on Varone‘s big decision to retire, and even joked with him about his continued […]
- Our Last Night Have Released a Metal Cover of Billie Eilish’s James Bond Song
Will Daniel Craig’s allegedly-final outing as James Bond, No Time to Die, be any good? I have no idea! But I do know this: the movie’s theme song, by teen sensation Billie Eilish, is a fine addition to a long lineage of title tracks (or, in some cases where it would presumably be too difficult […]
- ASHLEY PURDY: ‘I Still Currently Own Half Of BLACK VEIL BRIDES’
Ex-BLACK VEIL BRIDES bassist Ashley Purdy says that he still owns half of the BVB corporation. Purdy, whose surprise departure from BLACK VEIL BRIDES came last November, discussed his former bandmates in a new interview with Alternative Press. Asked for some insight on his current relationship with BLACK VEIL BRIDES, Ashley said: “I’m still, like, […]
- Queen Star Brian May Reacts To A Cruel Decision About Cats
72-year-old rock veteran and Queen’s legendary guitarist, Brian May, has shared some stunning photos belong to himself with Adam Lambert in the newspaper via his official and verified Instagram account. A local newspaper called ‘The Advertiser’ has mentioned the awesome concert of Queen at Adelaide Oval in Australia on February 26 in the cuff of […]
- Deep Purple to release new album ‘Whoosh!’ on June 12th
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- Van Halen Icon’s Daughter Makes An Important Drug and Drinking Confession
Van Halen’s legendary ex-frontman Sammy Hagar’s daughter, Kama Hagar, has shared yet another stunning video of herself via her official and verified Instagram page. In the recent video, Kama Hagar was looking very drunk and she had lost herself to the rhythm of the music. She has shown her beautiful dance figures thanks to this […]
- Taylor Momsen Declares Her Longing For An Unexpected Person: “I Miss You”
The Pretty Reckless’ vocalist Taylor Momsen has shared a photo of herself on the official Instagram account and declared her longing for famous photographer and director of Amon Amarth, Phil Wallis. As you can see in the picture below, Taylor was making a horn sign on the stage and looking fabulous with the black background. […]
- Trixy Tang release video for track “After Party”
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- August Burns Red Stream New Single “Bones”
I’ve spent the past fifteen years giving zero fucks about August Burns Red, but I am legit stoked to hear their new album, Guardians. Why? ‘Cause I really liked the first single, “Defender,” AND I really like the second single, “Bones.” This is some catchy early-mid aughts metalcore shit right here. I’m into it! And […]
- Rammstein’s Spectacular Stage Setup Takes Over 60 Hours
Makes the tickets worth every penny. Continue reading…
- Gene Simmons Daughter Sophie Posts Close-Up Shots Of Her Beautiful Face
KISS legend Gene Simmons’ lovely daughter and also musician, Sophie Simmons, shared a bunch of new videos on her verified Instagram page and showed her pure beauty with the followers. In these two videos, Sophie is wearing a really cool-looking makeup and managed to mesmerize her fans with her hot face gestures. Here is what’s […]
- Amorphis to Play ‘Tales From the Thousand Lakes’ in Full on 38-Date North American Tour
The band will revisit ‘Tales From the Thousand Lakes’ on their 30th anniversary run. Continue reading…
- CONCEPTION Teases ‘Waywardly Broken’ Single
A teaser for “Waywardly Broken”, the new single from reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, is available below. The song, which will be released in full on Friday, March 6, is taken from CONCEPTION’s upcoming album, “State Of Deception”. Due on April 3, the band’s first […]
- Intronaut’s Sacha Dunable Almost Quit the Band Between Albums
Bands are a big commitment. The older you get, the more difficult it becomes to maintain a balance between normal life and band life. Because of this struggle, Intronaut frontman Sacha Dunable almost quit the band. In this week’s episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, Dunable shared details about why Intronaut took so long between albums […]
- JAMES HETFIELD’s Mandatory ‘Sobriety Weekends’ Forced METALLICA’s Festival Cancelations
The organizers of the Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life festivals have offered more information about the cancelation of METALLICA’s appearances at this year’s events. It was announced earlier this month that METALLICA would not perform at the two Danny Wimmer Presents-produced U.S. festivals this spring and summer so that frontman James Hetfield can continue […]
- DOWN’s JIMMY BOWER Says ‘Fans Deserve’ To See ‘NOLA’ 25th-Anniversary Shows
DOWN drummer Jimmy Bower spoke to Extreme Metal Festival News about the band’s upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group’s debut album, “NOLA”. Asked how he feels about marking the LP’s quarter-century mark, Bower said: “First off, it doesn’t feel like it has been that long and secondly I’m just really glad […]
- Mr. Bungle Are in the Studio!
As if their recent spate of reunion shows weren’t exciting enough, Mr. Bungle have tweeted out the below image — which means they’re either in the studio, or they’re being incredibly dickish teases: pic.twitter.com/v2ImKeyCdN— MrBungle (@MrBungle) February 27, 2020 Note that one of the names on the board is “Scott.” Presumably, that’s Anthrax guitarist Scott […]
