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- U2 add extra dates to eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
Having completely sold out their initial Manchester and London dates, U2 have expanded their upcoming 2018 UK tour.
- MEGADETH To Honor An Album Per Month During 35th-Anniversary Campaign
Thrash metal pioneers MEGADETH will celebrate their 35th anniversary all year long, with special releases, exclusive merch items, and one-of-a-kind events and opportunities for fans worldwide. Speaking to Jimmy Kay of Canada’s The Metal Voice at this past weekend’s NAMM show in Anaheim, California, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson said about the band’s milestone anniversary: “With […]
- KORN Frontman Announces Solo Tour
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis will embark on a solo tour in early April. The trek, which will run through the end of June, will include a number of European festival appearances. Davis will be promoting his new solo single, titled “What It Is”. The song is included on the soundtrack to a new film called […]
- ARCH ENEMY Vocalist: ‘I Have A Hard Time Writing Happy Things’
Spark TV, which is part of the Czech monthly magazine Spark, conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY vocalist Alissa White-Gluz prior to the group’s January 14 performance in Prague. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band’s current live production: Alissa: “We have a very […]
- SUSPERIA: Video For ‘The Lyricist’ Title Track
On March 16, Norwegian extreme, melodic metallers SUSPERIA will return with their long-awaited first full-length studio album since 2009, titled “The Lyricist”, via Agonia Records. The official video for “The Lyricist” title track can be seen below. The origins of SUSPERIA can be traced back to 1998 when Tjodalv, then occupying the drum seat with […]
- MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist’s PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS: ‘Dark Days’ Video
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS (formerly PHIL CAMPBELL’S ALL STARR BAND), the band featuring MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, plus vocalist Neil Starr, has released a video for “Dark Days”. The song is taken from PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS’ debut album, “The Age Of Absurdity”, which […]
- Eddie Van Halen Files Suit to Halt Sale of Unreleased Studio Footage
Eddie Van Halen filed a civil injunction last Friday in an effort to block the sale of video footage taken of Van Halen at his 5150 studios from 2006 to 2007. Continue reading…
- Genocide Pact Unveil New Song + Video, “Pain Reprisal”
A perfect example of an elephants marching riff. The post Genocide Pact Unveil New Song + Video, “Pain Reprisal” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Foo Fighters beat Metallica to Best Rock Song Grammy Award
On the back of a highly successful year, Foo Fighters scooped the Best Rock Song Grammy Award last night for ‘Run’.
- FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES On Upcoming Solo Album: ‘I’m Gonna Be Making A F**king Metal Record’
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has confirmed that he is working on his debut solo album, tentatively due before the end of this year. “I’m about halfway done” writing it, he told Heavy New York at this past weekend’s NAMM show in Anaheim, California (see video below). “Once I get done with the writing, I […]
- Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows Predicted Grammy Loss
Before the Grammy winners were revealed, M. Shadows wasn’t too hopeful about the band’s chances of winning. But at least his grandparents and parents were proud. Continue reading…
- Misfits Announce NYC-Area Reunion Show
It’s actually in the band’s home state of New Jersey. The post Misfits Announce NYC-Area Reunion Show appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Fozzy Bring Back the Clowns + Chicks in ‘Painless’ Video – Exclusive Premiere
After the massive success of ‘Judas,’ Chris Jericho and the boys are ready to give you the video’s sequel. Continue reading…
- THERION Releases Animated Video For ‘Theme Of Antichrist’
On February 9, symphonic metal pioneers THERION will finally release Christofer Johnsson’s monumental brainchild “Beloved Antichrist”, a sweeping rock opera loosely inspired by Vladímir Soloviov’s “A Short Tale Of The Antichrist”. The entire piece reaches an impressive length of three hours. The dramatic and epic opus comes to life through 27 different character roles, performed […]
- The Atlas Moth’s Stavros Giannopoulos on The MetalSucks Podcast #223
We discuss Coma Noir, their first first record in four years, which comes out February 9th via Prosthetic (pre-order). We also talk about how Joe Duplantier from Gojira almost produced the record, Stavros’s love for the lyrics on Metallica’s Load album, the future of the Twilight project, he current relationship with Blake Judd, the decision […]
- ROB HALFORD On JUDAS PRIEST’s Longevity: ‘We’ve Never Slacked Off’
JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford was recently interviewed by “The Rockside Chronicles With Shawn Sixx”. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he feels he’s still “living the dream”: Rob: “Yeah, absolutely. It’s just a glorious journey that PRIEST has been on for almost 50 […]
- Grammy Winners Mastodon to Hit the Road on North American Tour With Primus
Find out where you can see the Grammy winners here. Continue reading…
- Former Machine Head Bassist Adam Duce Still Alive, Totally Woke
Duce drops a verbal deuce. The post Former Machine Head Bassist Adam Duce Still Alive, Totally Woke appeared first on MetalSucks.
- SLIPKNOT’s MICK THOMSON Discusses New Signature Soloist Guitars From JACKSON (Video)
Jackson has announced the release of the USA Signature Mick Thomson Soloist and the Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2. One of metal’s most successful and revered players, Thomson’s game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwide, while his black hole-heavy de-tuned guitar sound has been an integral part of […]
- 13 Unforgettable Slayer Moments
In response to Slayer’s upcoming retirement, we pay tribute to the most extreme members of the ‘Big Four.’ Continue reading…
- Stone Temple Pilots vs. Rise Against – Cage Match
Vote for either Stone Temple Pilots’ ‘Meadow’ or Rise Against’s ‘House on Fire’ in this Loudwire Cage Match. Continue reading…
- Nachtmystium: Blake Judd and Jeff Wilson Patch Things Up, Appear to Be Working on New Music Together
Judd’s PR rehabilitation continues. The post Nachtmystium: Blake Judd and Jeff Wilson Patch Things Up, Appear to Be Working on New Music Together appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Primus and Mastodon Will Tour Together This Summer
Primustadon! The post Primus and Mastodon Will Tour Together This Summer appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: GEOFF TATE Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of QUEENSRŸCHE’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ In Heerlen, Netherlands
Fan-filmed video footage of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate performing on January 24 at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen, The Netherlands can be seen below. Tate, who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of QUEENSRŸCHE’s “Operation: Mindcrime” album on his current European tour, was joined for the performance of the song “Suite Sister […]
- Lzzy Hale Speaks on #MeToo Movement, Offers Support to Others in Music Industry
Read an excerpt from a recent interview with Lzzy Hale on the anti-sexual assault movement. Continue reading…
- ANTHRAX: ‘Caught In A Mosh’ Performance Clip From ‘Kings Among Scotland’ DVD
Multi-Grammy-nominated thrash icons ANTHRAX will see “Kings Among Scotland”, the band’s long-awaited live-in-concert DVD, arrive in stores and online on April 27 (Megaforce). Captured on February 15, 2017 at the band’s sold-out concert at Glasgow’s historic venue Barrowland Ballroom, the two-hour “Kings Among Scotland” incorporates the band’s entire live show along with interviews, behind-the-scenes footage […]
- Watch “The Week in Metal with Whitney Moore” for January 29th, 2017
Reviews for the Lords of Chaos movie are in, The Dirt film adaptation has a cast, and Slayer announce their final tour. The post Watch “The Week in Metal with Whitney Moore” for January 29th, 2017 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Suffocation’s Guy Marchais Diagnosed With Cancer
A GoFundMe page as been set up for Marchais in an attempt to raise $100,000 toward his medical bills. Continue reading…
- The Sword Surrender to ‘Deadly Nightshade,’ Plot New Album + U.S. Tour
Two years after The Sword released their acoustic album they’re back and so is the distortion. Continue reading…
- Korn’s Jonathan Davis Announces Solo Tour
Oh goodie. The post Korn’s Jonathan Davis Announces Solo Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- RIOT V To Release ‘Armor Of Light’ Album In April
RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, will release its new album, “Armor Of Light”, on April 27 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was produced by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (METAL CHURCH, FLOTSAM & JETSAM, SLIPKNOT, KORN), while the cover artwork was created by Mariusz Gandzel (CRYSTAL VIPER). The new songs […]
- PRIMUS And MASTODON To Join Forces For U.S. Tour
PRIMUS will join forces with MASTODON for a late spring/early summer tour of the U.S. Kicking off May 6 at Red Rocks, the trek will cross the country and back, with stops at Austin 360 Amphitheater, The Fox in Atlanta, Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, Northerly Island in Chicago, Greek Theaters in San Francisco and […]
- Maynard: New Tool Music is Not Coming Out This Summer
Looks like we’ll have to wait until at least fall. The post Maynard: New Tool Music is Not Coming Out This Summer appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Stone Sour’s Josh Rand absent from tour after checking into treatment centre
Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand is absent from the band’s North American tour after checking into a treatment centre.
- Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING To Release ‘Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest’ Memoir
Da Capo Press has set a September 18 publication date for “Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest”, a memoir by Kenneth “K.K.” Downing, the co-founder and former lead guitarist of heavy metal giants JUDAS PRIEST. The book was co-written by the Scottish author and journalist Mark Eglinton, whose previous collaborations include “Official Truth, […]
- Jonathan Davis Announces Debut Solo Headlining Tour
Find out where you can catch the Korn frontman this spring. Continue reading…
- Tool’s Maynard James Keenan: New Album ‘Not Coming Out This Summer’
While Danny Carey has stated Tool fans should look for a 2018 release, it apparently won’t be coming this summer. Continue reading…
- Russian Circles Announce New Tour Dates with King Woman
Starts in April. The post Russian Circles Announce New Tour Dates with King Woman appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Marilyn Manson’s “The Beautiful People” Goes Together Surprisingly Well with Shania Twain’s “Feel like a Woman”
Catchiest pop metal song never written? The post Marilyn Manson’s “The Beautiful People” Goes Together Surprisingly Well with Shania Twain’s “Feel like a Woman” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Def Leppard & Roger Daltrey for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall organisers have announced their final headliners for 2018.
- Classic Misfits Lineup Announce First East Coast Show in 35 Years
Just over a year and a half after reuniting, the classic Misfits lineup will return to New Jersey for their first show in their home state in 35 years May 19. Continue reading…
- BULLETBOYS: Listen To ‘From Out Of The Skies’ Title Track
“From Out Of The Skies”, a brand new song from the BULLETBOYS, can be streamed below. The track is the title cut of the band’s new album, which will be released on March 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc was recorded at the Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Regarding the making of […]
- Steel Panther confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2018
Comedy-driven mock glam metallers Steel Panther have been added to the Ramblin’ Man Fair line-up.
- Steel Panther confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2018
Comedy-driven mock glam metallers Steel Panther have been added to the Ramblin’ Man Fair line-up.
- Bruce Dickinson: ‘Illegal downloading destroyed the concept of music having any value’
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson says that people need “to be educated about the fact that music has real value.”
- Stone Sour Guitarist Josh Rand Checks into Treatment Center, Will Miss Upcoming Tour
For what is he being treated? We do not know. The post Stone Sour Guitarist Josh Rand Checks into Treatment Center, Will Miss Upcoming Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: BODY COUNT Performs During GRAMMY AWARDS Pre-Telecast Ceremony
BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, performed during the pre-telecast ceremony at the 60th annual Grammy Awards, which was held earlier today (Sunday, January 28) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. BODY COUNT performed the song “Black Hoodie”, which was nominated in the “Best Metal Performance” […]
- YEAR OF THE TYRANT Feat. EXHORDER, HEATHEN, Ex-ANTHRAX Members: New Video Update
A new studio update from YEAR OF THE TYRANT, the new band featuring bassist Jason Viebrooks (GRIP INC., HEATHEN), guitarist Vinnie LaBella (EXHORDER) and drummer Sasha Horn (FORBIDDEN, HEATHEN) and former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, can be seen below. YEAR OF THE TYRANT is finishing up the pre-production on its first batch of tunes, to […]
- Stone Sour Guitarist Josh Rand to Miss Dates After Checking Into Treatment Center
The band has revealed that the guitarist will miss dates on their upcoming Canada / U.S. tour. Continue reading…
