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- CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Doesn’t Write Much Music On The Road
CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho has confirmed to Metal Master Kingdom that his band will begin recording the follow-up to 2015’s “I Worship Chaos” album this spring. “We’re just gonna keep working on the new music, and we’re gonna enter the studio in March,” he said in an interview that was conducted in late […]
- W.E.T. release video for new single “Watch The Fire”
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- Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia Reveals Death of Her Parents, Alludes to Breakup With Slipknot’s Jim Root
The singer also alludes to a breakup between herself and Slipknot guitarist Jim Root. Continue reading…
- NEW YEARS DAY Covers PANTERA, LINKIN PARK, GARBAGE Classics On ‘Diary Of A Creep’ EP
NEW YEARS DAY kicks off 2018 with a brand-new EP, a killer tour alongside IN THIS MOMENT, all while continuing work on its much-anticipated new full-length album for a tentative fall release. “Diary Of A Creep” is set for a January 26 release via RED/Century Media and kicks off with the brand-new, hard-hitting track “Disgust […]
- Myles Kennedy Reveals Christian Science Beliefs Led to His Father’s Death
Myles Kennedy opens up about the death of his father, with the relationship playing a key component of his ‘Year of the Tiger’ solo album. Continue reading…
- ZAKK WYLDE To Perform National Anthem At Tonight’s Chicago Bulls Vs. Toronto Raptors Game
OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde will perform the U.S. national anthem at tonight’s (Wednesday, January 3) NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors at 8 p.m. EST at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wylde says: “Big BL thanks to the Chicago Bulls for giving me the […]
- CLASSIC SLUDGE … Tommy Lee playa hates us with a 2-word email (2001)
CLASSIC SLUDGE Tommy Lee playa hates us with a 2-word email (2001) In our continued celebration of Twenty Years (1998-2018) at Metal Sludge we bring you some Thug Love. Earlier in the week we ran our original 20 Questions with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee from 1999. So a few years had passed so […]
- New Years Day Salute Influences With ‘Diary of a Creep’ EP, Prep for January Tour
See who they cover on their new disc and get dates and details of their upcoming tour. Continue reading…
- Alex Skolnick Says Testament Will Be Part of “One of the Biggest Tours of the Year”
But who else will be on the bill? The post Alex Skolnick Says Testament Will Be Part of “One of the Biggest Tours of the Year” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- DRAGONFORCE Bassist: How ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ Ended Up Being Band’s Most ‘Diverse’ Album To Date
Jonny Goldsmith conducted an interview with DRAGONFORCE bassist Frédéric Leclercq before the band’s October 5 concert at Riverside in Newcastle, England. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about what makes DRAGONFORCE’s latest album, 2017’s “Reaching Into Infinity”, the band’s most diverse effort to date, Leclercq said: “I ended […]
- DRAGONFORCE Bassist: How ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ Ended Up Being Band’s Most ‘Diverse’ Album To Date
Jonny Goldsmith conducted an interview with DRAGONFORCE bassist Frédéric Leclercq before the band’s October 5 concert at Riverside in Newcastle, England. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about what makes DRAGONFORCE’s latest album, 2017’s “Reaching Into Infinity”, the band’s most diverse effort to date, Leclercq said: “I ended […]
- W.E.T. Feat. JEFF SCOTT SOTO: ‘Watch The Fire’ Video Released
“Watch The Fire”, the new video from the Swedish/American melodic hard rock supergroup W.E.T., which features vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, TALISMAN), guitarist/vocalist Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE, NORDIC UNION, AMMUNITION) and guitarist Robert Säll (WORK OF ART), can be seen below. The song is taken from W.E.T.’s third studio album, “Earthrage”, which […]
- W.E.T. Feat. JEFF SCOTT SOTO: ‘Watch The Fire’ Video Released
“Watch The Fire”, the new video from the Swedish/American melodic hard rock supergroup W.E.T., which features vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, TALISMAN), guitarist/vocalist Erik Martensson (ECLIPSE, NORDIC UNION, AMMUNITION) and guitarist Robert Säll (WORK OF ART), can be seen below. The song is taken from W.E.T.’s third studio album, “Earthrage”, which […]
- SEPTICFLESH Releases Official Video For ‘Martyr’ Song
Greek masters of symphonic death metal SEPTICFLESH have released the official music video for the song “Martyr”, directed by longtime collaborator Jon Simvonis. The track is taken from the band’s tenth full-length album, “Codex Omega”, which was released on September 1 via Prosthetic Records. The disc was produced by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked […]
- METALLICA Was 2017’s Top Rock Artist, According to NIELSEN MUSIC
According to Nielsen Music’s 2017 Year-End Music Report, METALLICA’s “Hardwired… To Self-Destruct” was America’s second-best-selling rock album of the year. The disc’s sales of 585,000 were eclipsed only by “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, which featured the likes of CHEAP TRICK, FLEETWOOD MAC and ELECTRIC LIGHT […]
- RED FANG Announces Wine Collaboration With Teutonic Wine Company
Portland rockers RED FANG have announced a special wine collaboration with Teutonic Wine Company, a small urban winery in their hometown that make wines in the style of the Middle Mosel Valley in Germany and France’s Alsace region. The wine, aptly called “Red Fang Red” is a blend of varieties that have never been done […]
- WATAIN Frontman Explains ‘Trident Wolf Eclipse’ Album Title
France’s Duke TV recently conducted an interview with Erik Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN in Paris. You can now watch the chat below. Asked why it took WATAIN five years to release the follow-up to 2013’s “The Wild Hunt”, Erik said: “‘The Wild Hunt’ was a very… it was a project of pretty epic […]
- Fifty Metal Predictions for 2018
We can see the future in our crystal balls… The post Fifty Metal Predictions for 2018 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- BUCKCHERRY Frontman ‘Never Thought About The Rock And Roll Lifestyle’ When He First Started Playing Music
On November 4, Garret K. Woodward, arts and entertainment editor for The Smoky Mountain News and Smoky Mountain Living magazine, conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY and JOSH TODD & THE CONFLICT members Josh Todd (vocals) and Stevie Dacanay (a.k.a. Stevie D., guitar) backstage at Capone’s in Johnson City, Tennessee. You can now listen to the […]
- Corey Taylor’s New Year’s Resolution: Step Debating Trolls on Twitter about Politics
Twitter just got a little bit less interesting. The post Corey Taylor’s New Year’s Resolution: Step Debating Trolls on Twitter about Politics appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Original Euronymous Letters Up for Sale
Own a piece of black metal history. The post Original Euronymous Letters Up for Sale appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Chris Cornell Fans Asked Not to Video Visits at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Chris Cornell’s family is helping to spread the word about a video restriction policy at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Continue reading…
- DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH’s Touring Plans: ‘A Lot Of Great Stuff Coming Up Across Europe’
During a January 1 Facebook Live session, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson outlined the band’s touring plans for the summer. He said (see video below): “It looked like we were gonna have a lot of the year off, and, of course, the phone rings and we go. So go to Megadeth.com [to find the tour dates]. […]
- Slash Explains What He Feels When He First Spoke With Axl Rose After 20 Years
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash spoke in an interview with Nikki Sixx and revealed what he feels when he first spoke with Axl Rose after 20 years. He said: “There was always that thing, and I won’t get into all the personal stuff. But even over that period of time, there was a lot of […]
- LARS ULRICH Explains METALLICA’s Massive Commercial Success
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich last year took part in the popular “Not My Job” segment as part of NPR’s Peabody Award-winning show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” The question-and-answer session, which was taped last August in San Francisco, can be streamed below. Asked what it was about METALLICA and its sound that helped it become […]
- Former METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE’s DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW Tribute Band Signs With RFL RECORDS
PERFECT STRANGERS, the DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW tribute band featuring former METAL CHURCH and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA vocalist Ronny Munroe, has inked a deal with the newly launched RFL Records. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and founded by Jon Marchewka, RFL was established in July 2016, and created under a parent company, Rock In The Fastlane. The […]
- MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Says It Would Be ‘Really Hard’ For Him To Sing ‘Davidian’ In Las Vegas Following Concert Massacre
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was recently interviewed by The Conductor of the WSOU radio station in South Orange, New Jersey. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the musical direction of the new MACHINE HEAD album, “Catharsis”: Robb: “It’s definitely […]
- Red Fang Repping New Red Wine, Plus News on Septicflesh, Halestorm + More
Get news about a new Red Fang wine, watch Septicflesh’s new video, scan the Governor’s Ball lineup and get more stories of the day in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- Trey Azagthoth Throws David Vincent Under the Bus, Blames Former Frontman for Morbid Angel’s Illud Divinum Insanus
Do you buy it? The post Trey Azagthoth Throws David Vincent Under the Bus, Blames Former Frontman for Morbid Angel’s Illud Divinum Insanus appeared first on MetalSucks.
- KXM Featuring KORN, KING’S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members: Back In The Studio For Third Album
KXM, the band featuring bassist/vocalist Doug “dUg” Pinnick (KING’S X), guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN) and drummer Ray Luzier (KORN), is currently recording its third album with producer/engineer Chris Collier — who also helmed the group’s first two releases — at Steakhouse Studio in North Hollywood, California. The album will be released by Rat […]
- Watch Fan-Filmed Video from the Reunion of Chimaira’s Classic Line-Up
Sommmmmme-thing remainsssssss!!! The post Watch Fan-Filmed Video from the Reunion of Chimaira’s Classic Line-Up appeared first on MetalSucks.
- SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT Schedules Guitar Clinic In Petaluma, California
SLAYER and EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt will make an appearance on January 14 at the Silly Strings guitar shop in Petaluma, California. The free-admission event, which is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m., will include a guitar clinic, question-and-answer session and signing. Event shirts will be available as well. In a June 2012 interview with […]
- The Best Metal Albums From 40 Subgenres
From the mainstream to the extreme, here’s the best from all of metal’s different styles and sounds. Continue reading…
- Watch: Legend of the Seagullmen Live Debut, Plus Danny Carey Jams with Primus
The Tool + Mastodon supergroup performed live with Primus. The post Watch: Legend of the Seagullmen Live Debut, Plus Danny Carey Jams with Primus appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Vespera Release Video for “Paradise,” Featuring Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo, for Mental Health Awareness
A powerful look at what it’s like to struggle with addiction, depression, and suicidal feelings. The post Vespera Release Video for “Paradise,” Featuring Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo, for Mental Health Awareness appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Black Label Society’s ‘Grimmest Hits’ + Meanest Riffs With Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde swung by the Loudwire studio to discuss Black Label Society’s new album. Continue reading…
- RON KEEL Signs With MEGADETH Bassist’s EMP LABEL GROUP
EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has announced the formation of EMP Outlaw, a southern rock/outlaw country imprint. EMP Outlaw will reissue “Metal Cowboy”, the 2014 independent release from STEELER/KEEL vocalist Ron Keel, on March 2. 2018 will also see the studio debut from RON KEEL BAND, the highly anticipated […]
- A Perfect Circle, Greta Van Fleet + More Round Out Rock Side of 2018 Coachella Lineup
Get the scoop on one of the biggest music festivals in the United States. Continue reading…
- The Distillers Reunite, Release Mysterious New Teaser Video
Get a sense of what to expect from the punk band’s reunion. Continue reading…
- Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Calls for Donald Trump’s Impeachment
After President Trump’s recent ‘Nuclear Button’ tweet about North Korea, the Green Day frontman finally had enough. Continue reading…
- ALTER BRIDGE Vocalist Says Religion Killed His Father
According to The Pulse Of Radio, ALTER BRIDGE and Slash frontman Myles Kennedy revealed in a new interview with Eddie Trunk that his father died because he refused to see doctors due to his Christian Science faith, an event which formed the central theme of Kennedy’s upcoming solo album, “Year Of The Tiger”. The singer […]
- Coachella 2018 Lineup Includes A Perfect Circle, Portugal the Man, Greta Van Fleet, The Bronx, Carpenter Brut and More
A little metal at a mostly un-metal festival. The post Coachella 2018 Lineup Includes A Perfect Circle, Portugal the Man, Greta Van Fleet, The Bronx, Carpenter Brut and More appeared first on MetalSucks.
