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- Former TRIBE OF GYPSIES Singer GREGG ANALLA Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Acclaimed singer Gregg Analla (SLAVIOR, SEVENTHSIGN, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) was killed Thursday afternoon (January 4) when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a curb in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He thrown from the bike after hitting the center median and was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Simon Drobik, […]
- MIKE PORTNOY On ‘Prioritizing’ SONS OF APOLLO: ‘This Isn’t Just Some Sort Of Recording Project; This Is A Real Band’
Drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER) was recently interviewed by Let’s Rock. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and Korea Guitar): On why SONS OF APOLLO wasn’t formed sooner: Mike: “[Keyboardist] Derek [Sherinian] and myself, along with [bassist] Billy Sheehan and [guitarist] Tony MacAlpine, […]
- Video: MALCOLM YOUNG’s Son Performs With AC/DC Tribute Band In Australia
Malcolm Young’s son Ross Young joined the AC/DC tribute band THUNDERSTRUCK on stage on December 16 at the Epping Hotel in Epping, New South Wales, Australia to perform a couple of classic songs co-written by his father. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Malcolm, who co-founded AC/DC with brother Angus in […]
- BULLETBOYS To Release ‘From Out Of The Skies’ Album In March; ‘D-Evil’ Music Video Available
BULLETBOYS will release their new album, “From Out Of The Skies”, on March 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc was recorded at the Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California. The official music video for the disc’s first single, “D-Evil”, featuring guest vocals from Jesse Hughes of EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, can be seen […]
- Watch Zakk Wylde Shred Through Almost Every Second of the National Anthem at Chicago Bulls Game
An arena full of basketball fans got a whopping dose of guitar courtesy of Zakk Wylde. Continue reading…
- GUNS N’ ROSES’ ‘Not In This Lifetime’ Is Now Fourth-Biggest Tour Ever
According to Billboard, GUNS N’ ROSES’ “Not In This Lifetime” now ranks as the fourth-highest grossing tour of all time, based on Billboard’s Boxscore archives. The trek, which launched in April 2016, topped the $475 million mark in gross sales with the final show of the band’s 2017 touring schedule on November 29 in Los […]
- TWISTED SISTER Frontman Mourns Mother’s Death
Marguerite Snider, the the 86-year old mother of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, passed away on January 2, more than two months after she was hit by a car. Snider announced his mother’s death on Twitter, writing: “Since so many people continue to ask about my mom’s health on social media, I have no choice […]
- Poison drummer Rikki Rockett thinking of doing video blog
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- Metallica + Linkin Park Shine, But Rock Music on Decline According to 2017 Nielsen Sales Report
Despite strong showings from Metallica and Linkin Park, rock music overall experienced a decline in 2017, according to the annual Nielsen Music Year-End Report. Continue reading…
- LITA FORD Reminisces About Her ‘Piece Of Garbage’ First Guitar
In a recent interview with the Green Bay, Wisconsin radio station 94.3 Jack FM, Lita Ford reminisced about what inspired her to start playing guitar. “It was natural,” she said (hear audio below). “It wasn’t any one thing that really inspired me — it was, ‘Hey, mom, I want a Barbie doll. Why? I don’t […]
- Judas Priest Tease ‘Lightning Strike’ Video, Plus News on The Dillinger Escape Plan, Metal Allegiance + More
See a teaser for Judas Priest’s ‘Lightning Strike’ video, read Ben Weinman’s thoughts on the end of Dillinger Escape Plan and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- Chris Hager states left Ratt in ’81-’82 due to musical differences with Stephen Pearcy
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- Get Thrashed to Ash by Extinction A.D.’s “In the Wake of Uprising”
Shit is so hot, it’ll melt snow. The post Get Thrashed to Ash by Extinction A.D.’s “In the Wake of Uprising” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- JUDAS PRIEST Teases ‘Lightning Strike’ Video
A teaser for the “Lightning Strike” video from JUDAS PRIEST is available below. The full clip will be released tomorrow (Friday, January 5). “Lightning Strike” is taken from JUDAS PRIEST’s new album, “Firepower”, which will be released in March. The British heavy metal legends spent much of 2017 in the studio recording the follow-up to […]
- Bulletboys release video for “D-Evil” the 1st single from their forthcoming “From Out Of The Skies” album
Bulletboys release video for “D-Evil” the 1st single from their forthcoming “From Out Of The Skies” album LOS ANGELES, California — BULLETBOYS’ new album, “From Out Of The Skies” will be released on CD/LP/MP3 on March 23, 2018 via Frontiers Music Srl. Watch the video for the new single “D-Evil” featuring guest vocals from Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal HERE. Of the song, vocalist, […]
- ‘Surviving the Music Industry’ With Rex Brown, Frank Bello, Howard Jones, Alex Skolnick + Brian Slagel [Watch]
We recruited Pantera’s Rex Brown, Anthrax’s Frank Bello, Light the Torch’s Howard Jones, Testament’s Alex Skolnick + Metal Blade Records’ Brian Slagel to speak. Continue reading…
- IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Says Heavy Metal Singers Can ‘Learn An Awful Lot’ From Screaming Babies
During a recent appearance on the “BBC Breakfast” British morning television news program, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke about how heavy metal vocalists and babies instinctively protect their voices when making loud noises. “There’s a chapter [in my autobiography] about vocal technique and about how it all works, the voice works and things — […]
- Axl Rose Calls the Trump Administration the “Gold Standard of What Can Be Considered Disgraceful”
Stay tuned for a new version of “Get in the Ring” featuring ‘shout-outs’ to Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions. The post Axl Rose Calls the Trump Administration the “Gold Standard of What Can Be Considered Disgraceful” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: ZAKK WYLDE Performs National Anthem At Chicago Bulls Vs. Toronto Raptors Game
OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde performed the U.S. national anthem at last night’s (Wednesday, January 3) NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Wylde said: “Big BL thanks to the Chicago […]
- AXL ROSE Says DONALD TRUMP’s White House Is ‘Gold Standard Of What Can Be Considered Disgraceful’
Axl Rose has slammed the Trump administration as the “gold standard of what can be considered disgraceful.” The GUNS N’ ROSES singer made his comments in response to a statement from White House press secretary Sarah Sanders about Donald Trump’s mental fitness to serve as president. “It’s disgraceful and laughable,” Sanders told reporters about criticism […]
- DEATH ANGEL Singer: How METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Ended Up Producing Our First Demo
DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda recently spoke to RadioactiveMike Z about how his band ended up getting METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett to produce its first demo, 1985’s “Kill As One”. He recalled (hear audio below): “[Kirk] took us under his wing when we were very, very young, prior to being signed. We would give him tapes […]
- Was David Vincent to Blame for Morbid Angel’s Misguided ‘Illud Divinum Insanus?’
Trey Azagthoth points the finger at his former bandmate for one of metal’s most universally panned albums. Continue reading…
- MEGADETH, QUIET RIOT, L.A. GUNS, DOKKEN Members To Perform At ‘Ronnie Montrose Remembered’ Concert
Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock-star lineup whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at “Ronnie Montrose Remembered” — one of the most-talked-about shows of NAMM 2018. This celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest hits from early MONTROSE, EDGAR WINTER, […]
- Trivium Albums Ranked
See how we ranked Trivium’s studio album output from weakest to strongest. Continue reading…
- Watch Zakk Wylde Perform the National Anthem at a Chicago Bulls Game
Metal is Patriotic! The post Watch Zakk Wylde Perform the National Anthem at a Chicago Bulls Game appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: Pantera Cover Slayer’s “Raining Blood” with Kerry King in 1989
More than a year before the release of Cowboys from Hell! The post Video: Pantera Cover Slayer’s “Raining Blood” with Kerry King in 1989 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia sees band doing more songs in heavier direction
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- Gibson unveils Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar
Gibson guitars have announced details of a limited-edition Gibson Custom Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar.
- Gibson unveils Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar
Gibson guitars have announced details of a limited-edition Gibson Custom Mick Ralphs 1958 Les Paul Standard Replica guitar.
- Exclusive: Tax The Heat discuss new single ‘All That Medicine’
Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Change Your Position’ this spring, Bristolian rockers Tax The Heat have talked Planet Rock through their new single ‘All That Medicine’.
- Exclusive: Tax The Heat discuss new single ‘All That Medicine’
Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Change Your Position’ this spring, Bristolian rockers Tax The Heat have talked Planet Rock through their new single ‘All That Medicine’.
- Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, David Bowie help vinyl sales surge by 26.8% in 2017
Vinyl album sales surged by 26.8% in 2017, newly released BPI figures have revealed.
- Guns N’ Roses ‘Not in This Lifetime’ Trek Now Fourth Biggest Tour of All-Time
Guns N’ Roses continue to rake in money for their highly successful reunion run with Slash and Duff returning. Continue reading…
- 10 Greatest Covers of Slayer Songs [Watch]
This Loud List is one massive tribute to one of thrash’s most atmospheric and menacing bands, Slayer. Continue reading…
- Issues Part Ways With Unclean Singer Michael Bohn
Read full statements from the band as a whole, as well as clean singer Tyler Carter and Bohn himself. Continue reading…
- CLUTCH Enters Nashville Studio To Begin Recording New Album
Maryland rockers CLUTCH entered a Nashville studio on January 3 to begin recording their new album. Guitarist Tim Sult recently told The Advocate that he was excited about finally working on the follow-up to 2015’s “Psychic Warfare” disc. “They’re my favorite songs,” he said of the new material. “At this point, we probably have more […]
- Kid Rock Donates $50K to Michigan + Tennessee Food Banks, Urges Additional Donations
The musician is hoping his donation influences others to give as well. Continue reading…
- Watch RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Perform In Bucharest
“Dio Returns: The World Tour” — featuring Ronnie James Dio reuniting via hologram with his DIO bandmates — played its seventh show on December 17 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, Romania. The Ronnie hologram performed throughout the show, treating fans to an alternating setlist that featured songs such as “Rainbow In The Dark”, “King Of […]
- Bruce Dickinson: Metal Vocalists Can Learn an Awful Lot From Babies
In a new interview, the Iron Maiden frontman gives some unconventional advice to metal vocalists who are just starting. Continue reading…
- Death of Kings’ Kneel Before None Is the 2017 Gem I Missed Like an Idiot
Better late than never. The post Death of Kings’ Kneel Before None Is the 2017 Gem I Missed Like an Idiot appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz Will Release A New Solo Album
Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz is working on her own solo album. He spoke at the interview made by Metal Hammer and gave the first information about the album. She said: “I’m hoping to be able to finish writing and recording it, but I just don’t have any time. I was working on it January […]
- Jimmy Page, Robert Plant & John Paul Jones working on Led Zeppelin illustrated book
The three members of Led Zeppelin are joining forces for an official illustrated book celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary this year.
- SLASH’s Son Says His Dad Is Excited To Play With GUNS N’ ROSES Again
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Slash’s 15-year-old son London Hudson said in an interview with the “Appetite For Distortion” podcast that his father seemed genuinely thrilled to be playing with GUNS N’ ROSES again after two decades away from the group. London explained: “He seems really excited to play, that he’s able to do […]
- CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE To Release ‘II’ Album In April
LEATHER, the solo band of CHASTAIN singer Leather Leone, will release its new album, “II”, on March 21 in Japan via Rubicon Music and on April 13 in the U.S. through Divebomb Records and in Europe through High Roller Records. The vinyl version of the album will be made available on June 29 via High […]
- CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE To Release ‘II’ Album In April
LEATHER, the solo band of CHASTAIN singer Leather Leone, will release its new album, “II”, on March 21 in Japan via Rubicon Music and on April 13 in the U.S. through Divebomb Records and in Europe through High Roller Records. The vinyl version of the album will be made available on June 29 via High […]
- Hear New PESTILENCE Song ‘Hypnotic Terror’
“Hypnotic Terror”, a brand new song from reactivated Dutch death metal veterans PESTILENCE, can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track was recorded during the sessions for the new PESTILENCE LP, “Hadeon”, which is slated for a March release via Hammerheart, but this exclusive new single track will not appear on the album. […]
- THE HEARD Feat. Ex-CRUCIFIED BARBARA, DEATHSTARS Members: Lyric Video For First Single ‘White Lightning’
THE HEARD, the new Swedish rock band featuring former CRUCIFIED BARBARA guitarist Klara “Force” Rönnqvist Fors, bassist Ida “Evileye” Stenbacka and drummer Nikki Wicked (a.k.a. Jannicke Lindström) alongside DEATHSTARS bassist Jonas “Skinny Disco” Kangur (on lead guitar) and burlesque performer, model and singer Pepper Potemkin, has released the official lyric video for its first single, […]
- Check Out a Snippet of a New Judas Priest Song, “Lightning Strike”
The entire song will debut tomorrow. The post Check Out a Snippet of a New Judas Priest Song, “Lightning Strike” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars live UK cinema event announced
Eric Clapton will be coming to London next week for the UK premiere of his documentary ‘Life In 12 Bars’.
