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- Ghost’s Tobias Forge believes there’s a ‘lack of new talent’ in rock music
Enigmatic Ghost leader Tobias Forge claims that rock music is falling behind hip-hop in securing its future.
- SOIL’s RYAN COMBS: ‘The Writing Process Has Definitely Begun’
SOIL singer Ryan McCombs has confirmed to the “Mike James Rock Show” that the band is making plans to begin work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2013’s “Whole” album. “We’ve been talking about new material,” he said (see video below). “And the guys have been writing. We actually wrote a little bit before the last […]
- EYEHATEGOD Frontman Says Guitarist BRIAN PATTON Quit Band To Focus On Family Life
EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike IX Williams says that the band is in the process of putting new music together for the follow-up to the 2014 self-titled album. “We were listening to the demo today on our drive here,” he told Hayley Leggs before the band’s appearance at this year’s Hellfest in Clisson, France (see video below). […]
- Album Review: Deafheaven’s Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
When Roads to Judah dropped in 2011, I felt like I was hearing an important, fresh approach to music. At the time, I wrote that it sounded like Explosions in the Sky vs. Gorgoroth, like Red Sparowes vs. Leviathan, like Mono vs. Corpus Christii. It was exciting. Not that it was without precedent, of course. […]
- I AM MORBID Feat. Former MORBID ANGEL Members: Pro-Shot Video Of KILKIM ŽAIBU Festival Performance
I AM MORBID — the band featuring former MORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (vocals, bass) and Tim Yeung (drums) alongside guitarists Bill Hudson (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Ira Black (METAL CHURCH, LIZZY BORDEN) — played at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Lithuania on June 30. Professionally filmed video footage of the “Rapture” performance […]
- 9 Year Old Twins Play “Nothing Else Matters” – Metallica Cover
Amazing 9 year old twins playing Metallica’s classic song “Nothing Else Matters” and they absolutely nailed it.
- Greta Van Fleet announce London Electric Ballroom show
Fast-rising rockers Greta Van Fleet have announced details of their biggest UK show yet.
- Acidic Vaginal Liquid Explosion Generated by Mass Amounts of Filthy Fecal Fisting and Sadistic Septic Syphilic Sodomy Inside the Infected Maggot Infested Womb of a Molested Nun Dying Under the Roof of a Burning Church While a Priest Watches and Ejaculates in Immense Perverse Pleasure over His First Fresh Fetus Release New Album
Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week alum Acidic Vaginal Liquid Explosion Generated by Mass Amounts of Filthy Fecal Fisting and Sadistic Septic Syphilic Sodomy Inside the Infected Maggot Infested Womb of a Molested Nun Dying Under the Roof of a Burning Church While a Priest Watches and Ejaculates in Immense Perverse Pleasure over His First […]
- Watch Primus Cover Peter Gabriel With Tool + Mastodon Members
Primus recorded a version of this song in the ’90s. Continue reading…
- Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer on The MetalSucks Podcast #246
This week we take to Obscura mastermind Steffen Kummerer about the band’s new record, Dilvium, why it took four chapters the tell the narrative behind it, the meaning behind the title, his approach to making the record sound 3D, the importance of a good chorus, his study of German philosophy,which philosopher he feels best represents […]
- GOOD CHARLOTTE Announces North American Tour In Support Of ‘Generation Rx’
GOOD CHARLOTTE has announced a massive North American tour in support of its seventh full-length studio album, “Generation Rx”. The trek will kick off on October 12 in Mexico City, and wrap on November 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan club pre-sale tickets will be available beginning July 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time, and […]
- Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper + KISS Pinball Machines Lead New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit
Get your tokens ready and keep your hands steady for the new ‘Part of the Machine: Rock and Pinball’ exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
- Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten Scatters Late Fan’s Ashes at Public Image Ltd. Gig
At the request of the fan’s sister, John Lydon spread the man’s ashes onstage by throwing them up in the air between songs at a Public Image Ltd. show. Continue reading…
- Video: Soulfly Debut New Song “Summoning” Live
Soulfly have a new album, Ritual, which they’re hoping to drop in October, Metal Injection reports. Assuming that is in fact when Ritual will be released, expect some kind of official announcement in the next few weeks, if not sooner. In the meantime, you can watch fan-filmed footage of the band performing a new song, “Summoning,” below. […]
- Richie Sambora plays with Bon Jovi for the first time since 2013
Richie Sambora has joined musical forces with Bon Jovi for the first time in a half a decade.
- System of a Down Members Sharing “Great Song Ideas”
At this point, it seems increasingly clear that System of a Down will release a new album right around the same time Necrophagist does. That sucks, but look on the bright side: they will still both be back before the Messiah. Also, various members of System of a Down may be collaborating on new music, […]
- The Who’s Roger Daltrey has ‘huge’ memory gaps due to ‘four serious concussions’
Roger Daltrey had difficulty writing parts of his upcoming autobiography due to ‘huge’ gaps in his memory.
- Pallbearer and Tribulation Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Pallbearer and Tribulation have announced a series of co-headlining dates for the fall. For Pallbearer, this will be a prelude to the “time for us to settle in to the cold season and begin crafting our next musical endeavor” (i.e., their next album). For Tribulation, this is their first North American tour in support of Down […]
- Where to Even Begin with This ICP Furry Video…
Sometimes, when life is hard and you feel like you’ve had enough, the gods smile upon you. They reach down and toss you a little gift, to remind you that no matter how difficult things seem, there is still some poetry in the universe. Case in point: the ICP Snakebusters video. There’s a lot to […]
- Dee Snider Implores You to ‘Become the Storm’ in New Video – Premiere
Watch the video for the second single off Dee Snider’s forthcoming solo record, ‘For the Love of Metal.’ Continue reading…
- GREAT WHITE Parts Ways With Singer TERRY ILOUS, Replaces Him With MITCH MALLOY
GREAT WHITE has parted ways with singer Terry Ilous and has replaced him with Mitch Malloy (pictured above with guitarist Mark Kendall). Malloy, a celebrated songwriter and artist now based in Nashville, takes the reins as only the third lead vocalist in GREAT WHITE’s 36-year history. “Mitch is an incredible singer, artist, songwriter and engineer,” […]
- Dee Snider Releases New Inspirational Kitchen Magnet Song and Video, “Become the Storm”
Dee Snider’s new solo album, For the Love of Metal, was produced by Jamey Jasta. I don’t know if Jasta had any hand in writing the lyrics, but holy moly, does “Become the Storm” feel like it was written to be hung in a high school guidance counselor’s office. That the video isn’t just a still […]
- Full of Hell Announce October East Coast Tour Dates with Outer Heaven
Full of Hell and Outer Heaven will team up for a string of dates on the vastly superior of United States coasts this fall. Somehow, they are not calling it the Hell & Heaven Tour. I assume because it’s too obvious, and also maybe because Outer Heaven aren’t co-headliners? But I mean still. C’mon. We […]
- Download Festival 2018 day splits announced and day tickets go on sale
With less than two months to go until Download Festival kicks off, organisers have announced the day splits and put day tickets on sale.
- ICE NINE KILLS Frontman Partners With ‘Scream Comes Home’ Event To Celebrate WES CRAVEN’s Film
Spencer Charnas, lead singer of the Boston metalcore band ICE NINE KILLS, has partnered with “Scream Comes Home”, a Kickstarter campaign that will give fans an opportunity to hang out the house Wes Craven’s classic slasher “Scream” was filmed in. A special experience tier that is being offered as part of the campaign includes a […]
- Ex-DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Is A ‘Travesty’ And ‘Disrespectful’ To Singer’s Memory
Former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell has slammed the Ronnie James Dio hologram, calling it a “travesty” and “disrespectful” to the singer’s memory. The legendary heavy metal frontman died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made its debut at the Wacken Open […]
- System of a Down Pair Appear to Be Working on Music Together
John Dolmayan and Shavo Odadjian recently spent time in the studio together, with Dolmayan complimenting the bassist’s songwriting skills. Continue reading…
- Grandpa Rocking Out to AC/DC at Stoplight Is a Hero
Give this guy an award. Continue reading…
- Watch Ratt Perform ‘Round and Round’ for the First Time With New Lineup
The ‘new breed’ of the band features original members Stephen Pearcy and Juan Croucier and plan to celebrate their ‘Out of the Cellar’ LP with a tour in 2019. Continue reading…
- DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN Says His Wife Nearly Died While Giving Birth To Their Son
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to “Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon” about the circumstances that forced him to temporarily leave the band’s tour with JOURNEY at the end of May. Replacing him until he returned was TRIXTER’s Steve Brown, who previously subbed for Vivian Campbell at several shows in 2014 and 2015 while the […]
- FOO FIGHTERS Explain Why They Prefer Analog Over Digital Recording
According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins both appeared on the series “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar”, where host Sammy Hagar asked them if they prefer recording in analog or digital — although he said he already knew the answer. Grohl answered: “I love […]
- Here’s a lake that looks exactly like The Rolling Stones’ Tongue & Lips logo…
The Rolling Stones have shared an image of a European lake that bears a striking resemblance their iconic Tongue & Lips logo.
- 10 ‘Classic’ Bands Who Still Make Great Music
In this Loud List, we give props to band who have been around longer than 30 years and still make great tunes. Continue reading…
- 10 ‘Classic’ Bands Who Still Make Great Music
In this Loud List, we give props to band who have been around longer than 30 years and still make great tunes. Continue reading…
- 25 Wikipedia ‘Facts’ Debunked
Check out 25 myths we’ve debunked by bringing Wikipedia ‘facts’ straight to the source. Continue reading…
- Get Ready for Murder Falcon, A New Comic Book About Summoning A Kung-Fu Monster With Metal Guitar
Guys, let’s be real here: we all secretly assume a wailing electric guitar can summon monsters, right? Deep down, we know that a sick riff or killer solo can call supernatural beings into existence, whether it’s a laval titan bursting out of the Earth or a swarm of face-eating bats corkscrewing into the air. It’s […]
- The Live Room Belfast Offers Free, High-Quality Live Video Shoots to Touring Bands
The Irish metal scene is a small but fierce contender in the wide world of heavy music, seemingly taking its cues from the country’s fiercely proud history itself. The last time we caught up with one of the main guys making shit happen on that side of the pond, Josh Guyett, was back in 2016 […]
- Gravity – BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
Bold new direction or jumping the shark? This is the critical question sure to trail behind BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who is now, without a doubt, a far different beast than that which recorded “The Poison”. For a band once claiming METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN and SLAYER as central influences (and having shared the stage with […]
- JOE SATRIANI To Be Joined By NEAL SCHON, RICK NIELSEN, BUMBLEFOOT At’ G4 Experience V5.0: Rocks The Desert’
Joe Satriani has announced the details of “Joe Satriani’s G4 Experience V5.0: Rocks The Desert”, set for January 3-7, 2019 at Hotel Zosa in beautiful Palm Springs, California. The legendary guitarist’s fifth annual event will boast the most illustrious and diverse roster of special guests instructors in G4 history, including Rock And Roll Hall Of […]
- Former Dio Keyboard Player Thinks the Dio Hologram Is “a Travesty”
Hey, remember the Dio hologram? How someone thought it was good idea to send Dio’s digital ghost out on tour last year? Okay, good, I was just scared for a second that you guys forgot about that weird, tasteless move. Well, Claude Schnell, Dio’s keyboardist from ’83 to ’89, who played on classic albums like The Last […]
- NASHVILLE PUSSY To Release ‘Pleased To Eat You’ Album In September
NASHVILLE PUSSY will release its new album, “Pleased To Eat You”, on September 7 via earMUSIC. Lemmy personally blessed NASHVILLE PUSSY calling them “America’s last great rock ‘n’ roll band” — and Lemmy should know. Formed in 1997, NASHVILLE PUSSY preached its sleazy gospel over the past couple of decades alongside MOTÖRHEAD in every rock […]
- Cynic Frontman Announces Solo Acoustic Album + New Music From Cynic
Looks like Cynic are finally getting the ball rolling again: after the never-ending legal dispute between Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert over rights to the band’s name, Cynic released their first song since 2014 back in January. Now that Masvidal has full ownership of the name, he’s announced via Instagram that more new Cynic tunes […]
- DEE SNIDER Releases Music Video For His New Single, ‘Become The Storm’
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the official Douglas Quill-directed music video his new solo single, “Become The Storm”. The track is taken from Snider’s upcoming solo album, titled “For The Love Of Metal”, which will be released on July 27 via Napalm Records. The disc, which was produced by HATEBREED vocalist Jamey Jasta, […]
- Hawkwind announce orchestral album ‘Road To Utopia’ featuring Eric Clapton
Space rock torchbearers Hawkwind have drafted in Eric Clapton to appear on their new album.
- Good Charlotte Announce Fall 2018 North American Tour
The tour will support the upcoming ‘Generation Rx’ album and kicks off October 12 in Mexico City at the Open Air ACMX, running through November. Continue reading…
- Rhea Thompson – Master of Puppets (Metallica Guitar Cover)
11 year old girl Rhea Thompson plays Metallica’s Master of Puppets with all guitar solos. Amazing guitar cover.
- Korn Guitarist and Warped Tour Founder Trade Twitter Quips over Islander Getting Dropped from Warped Tour
You might remember that last week, we reported on Islander getting booted from Warped Tour after one show because their frontman damaged a floor tom by throwing himself into it. The general consensus around that Mansion was that hey, drums can be replaced, that’s rock and roll, Warped Tour played this wrong. Apparently Korn guitarist […]
- VICIOUS RUMORS Announces New Singer, NICK COURTNEY
San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the addition of vocalist Nick Courtney to the group’s ranks. Courtney joins the veteran band for the upcoming 46-date “Digital Dictator 30th-Anniversary Tour” of North America and Canada, which will take place from August 31 to October 20. Due to the massive size of the U.S. […]
- Trivium’s Matt Heafy Covers Britney Spears’ ‘…Baby One More Time’
As part of his ‘Kiichichaos Karaoke’ series, Matt Heafy tackles a pop classic at the request of a fan. Continue reading…
