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- Corey Taylor is Losing Twitter Followers Over His Vocal Anti-Trump Stance
Taking a hard political stance is a bold move for any entertainer; it’s certain to alienate some segment of fans, potentially a significant one. Shit, we’ve seen it in a big way right here on MetalSucks… conservatives haaaaaate us! So I’m surprised it’s taken Corey Taylor this long to notice (or perhaps simply to comment) […]
- Corey Taylor, Grammarian
I’ve spent waaaaay too much time and energy in this space writing about how Chicago hardcore bruisers Harm’s Way lack the understanding of how to properly use an apostrophe. At this point I hardly care — I just find it amusing to keep joshing them — but the humorless dudes in the band have now […]
- Watch Queens of the Stone Age Frontman Josh Homme Challenge Security at Mad Cool Festival
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman was unhappy that members of the audience weren’t being allowed into a VIP section and demanded they be let in by security. Continue reading…
- DEFTONES Announce First Annual ‘Dia De Los Deftones’ Festival
Join multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning alternative-rock band DEFTONES as they celebrate the first annual Dia De Los Deftones with food, beverage and music on November 3 at Petco Park at the Park in San Diego, California. This all-ages lineup includes Future, Mike Shinoda (of LINKIN PARK), local legends ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, H09909, DOJA CAT, VOWW […]
- The Offspring + Social Distortion to Headline Surf City Blitz Fest This Fall
The two-day destination festival will take place Oct. 27 and 28 in Huntington Beach, Calif. World-class motorcycle racing will also join the punk rock lineup. Continue reading…
- Deftones Have Their Own Festival Now
Sactown’s Deftones are the latest metal band to try their hand at having a festival of their very own, following in the footsteps of such artists as Metallica, Slipknot, Clutch, and, of course, Ozzy Osbourne. It’s called Dia de los Deftones, and the line-up is… interesting: Deftones Future Mike Shinoda Rocket from the Crypt Ho99o9 Doja […]
- Hawaiian Missile Threat Failed to Stop Kirk Hammett’s Yoga Routine
A quick scan of his surroundings led the Metallica guitarist to determine it was a false alarm before getting official word it indeed was. Continue reading…
- ‘It’s a personal thing’: Mark Knopfler snubs Dire Straits’ Rock Hall of Fame induction
Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night without singer, guitarist and band lynchpin Mark Knopfler present.
- Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ video sets YouTube record
Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ has become the first song from the 1990s to hit one billion views on YouTube.
- 10 Up-and-Coming Bands You Need to Hear in 2018
We’ve highlighted 10 up-and-coming bands that may eventually become some of your all-time favorites. Continue reading…
- Google Told Everyone Tool’s New Album Was Out
Google gave Tool fans the shock of their lives this morning. Continue reading…
- Google Told Everyone Tool’s New Album Was Out
Google gave Tool fans the shock of their lives this morning. Continue reading…
- BAD RELIGION Is Prepping ‘An Album’s Worth Of ‘F**k TRUMP’ Songs,’ Says BRETT GUREWITZ
BAD RELIGION guitarist Brett Gurewitz says that the band is preparing “an album’s worth of ‘Fuck Trump’ songs,” tentatively due in 2019. The Californian punk rockers’ latest release was a song called “The Kids Are Alt-Right”. A nod to THE WHO’s 1965 anthem “The Kids Are Alright”, it was a sharp takedown of the alt-right […]
- Video Premiere: DECAPITATED’s ‘Kill The Cult’
Polish death metal masters DECAPITATED have released a music video for the song “Kill The Cult”. The track comes off the band’s latest album, “Anticult”, which was released July 7, 2017 via Nuclear Blast Records. The clip was directed by Lukasz Jaszak, who previously directed the music video for “Never” and created the cover art […]
- Vocalist Erlend Hjelvik Leaves Kvelertak
This is sure a shitty way to start your week: vocalist Erlend Hjelvik has left Kvelertak. In a statement posted to the band’s Facebook page this morning, Hjelvik explained he and the band have gone in “different directions” and that their “individual goals, needs and motivations have changed.” While that wording makes the split seem […]
- ASKING ALEXANDRIA Releases Acoustic Version Of ‘Alone In A Room’
U.K. hard rock sensation ASKING ALEXANDRIA has released an acoustic version of its hit single “Alone In A Room”. The original song can be found on the band’s latest, self-titled album, which was released last December via Sumerian. The disc marks the group’s first full-length effort with singer Danny Worsnop since he rejoined ASKING ALEXANDRIA […]
- Behemoth to Tour North America with At the Gates and Wolves in the Throne Room
Hot off their stint playing support on Slayer’s farewell tour, Behemoth have now announced that their next North American headlining tour will kick off in October. Support will come from At the Gates and Wolves in the Throne Room. The band has been working on a new album — maybe they’ll debut some new material […]
- A New Source Claims That Led Zeppelin Planning 50th Anniversary Reunion
According to Daily Star’s report, singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page are discussing Led Zeppelin’s reunion for the 50th anniversary. Daily star claimed that singer Robert Plant, 69, is said to be “mulling over” a reunion despite vowing to never get back together with the band. He held talks with guitarist Jimmy Page, 74, […]
- 2018’s Best Rock Songs … So Far
From ‘Bulletproof’ to ‘Zombie,’ we reflect on some of rock’s best songs that have left their imprint on 2018. Continue reading…
- Watch GUNS N’ ROSES Perform In Moscow
Fan-filmed video footage of GUNS N’ ROSES’ entire July 13 concert at Otkritie Arena in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. GUNS N’ ROSES’ “Not In This Lifetime” 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 […]
- PRODUCT OF HATE Returns With New Single, ‘Rapture’
Two years after the release of the band’s crushing debut album, “Buried In Violence” on Napalm Records, Wisconsin’s PRODUCT OF HATE is back with the first taste of the next phase! “Rapture” is the first single from the group’s as-yet-untitled sophomore album, for which they once again joined engineer Scott Creekmore (BROKEN HOPE, REPENTANCE) for […]
- Singer ERLEND HJELVIK Quits KVELERTAK
Singer Erlend Hjelvik has announced his departure from Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK. He explained in a statement: “The experience of building a successful band has been fun and rewarding but has also been equally intense and challenging. Over the years, this has taken its toll. As we’ve been developing personally and professionally, our individual goals, needs […]
- Pussy Riot Invade the Field at France vs. Croatia World Cup Final
This is the latest of Pussy Riot’s fiercely anti-Kremlin and anti-Putin stunts. Continue reading…
- WATCH: Ann Wilson & Jerry Cantrell perform ‘Black Hole Sun’ in tribute to Chris Cornell
Heart’s Ann Wilson and Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell performed a poignant tribute to Chris Cornell at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
- John Travolta and RHCP’s Chad Smith join Foo Fighters on stage
Foo Fighters were joined on stage by John Travolta for a second time over the weekend.
- Rock and Roll Actually Is Noise Pollution – to Ladybugs – According to New Biology Study
A Department of Biology assistant professor at Mississippi State University tested a hypothesis as to whether rock and roll is or isn’t noise pollution. Continue reading…
- Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ Is First ’90s Video to Top 1 Billion YouTube Views
Fans can’t get enough of Slash’s guitar solo in the middle of nowhere. Continue reading…
- THE AMORETTES: ‘Whatever Gets You Through The Night’ Video
“Whatever Gets You Through The Night”, the new video from the Scottish all-female hard rock trio THE AMORETTES, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s new album, “Born To Break”, which was released on April 6 via Steamhammer/SPV. The disc was produced by Luke Morley of U.K. arena rockers THUNDER and […]
- Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters announce Cardiff gig
Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters have lined up a relatively intimate headline show for this autumn.
- METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD Among POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours For First Half Of 2018
The music industry trade magazine Pollstar has unveiled its annual Mid-Year Worldwide Tours chart, which ranks the top 100 concert tours around the globe during the first six months of 2018 by gross ticket sales. While the chart is dominated by pop stars such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake, it also includes […]
- CROWN THE EMPIRE Is Back With New Song And Video For ’20/20′
CROWN THE EMPIRE has dropped the absolutely epic new song and video for “20/20”. This marks the band’s first new music since the release of the 2016 fan favorite “Retrograde”. “I started to feel like I was living in a world where, even though we’re more connected than ever, I felt more alone than ever,” […]
- We’re Giving Away Tickets to Every Stop on Machine Head’s Upcoming North American Tour!
Machine Head will be heading out on tour in North America this fall in support of their latest album Catharsis for the second time. The run includes not only six re-scheduled live dates that were previously postponed after frontman Robb Flynn contracted a severe viral bronchitis lung infection back in February, but a whole bunch of new dates, too! The […]
- Behemoth Announce 2018 North American Tour in Support of New Album
They’ll hit the road with At the Gates and Wolves in the Throne Room in late October. Continue reading…
- GENE SIMMONS Joined By DORO PESCH For Performance Of KISS’s ‘War Machine’ At Czech Republic’s MASTERS OF ROCK
Doro Pesch joined KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons on stage during his concert yesterday (Sunday, July 15) at Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic to perform the KISS classic “War Machine”. Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. Gene executive-produced Doro’s second solo album, 1990’s “Doro”. She later said in an […]
- Armored Saint would like to release new studio album in late 2019
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- ONSLAUGHT Announces New Lineup
U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT will unveil their new lineup on the main stage at the Bloodstock Open Air festival on Friday, August 10 at Catton Hall, Derbyshire. Longstanding members Nige Rockett (guitar), Sy Keeler (vocals) and Jeff Williams (bass) will be joined by James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). Rockett comments: “The band is genuinely […]
- Lord Stream New Song “Whispering Snakes”
Sludge metal band LORD are streaming a video for their song “Whispering Snakes” at Invisible Oranges. The song is taken from their album Desperation Finds Hunger In All Men which is set to be released in August. The site commented: Taking a nod from neighbor to the north, Clutch, this five-piece manages to counterbalance hard-hitting […]
- BEHEMOTH To Tour North America With AT THE GATES; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available
This October/November, Polish black/death overlords BEHEMOTH will hit the road across North America to headline the “Ecclesia Diabolica America 2018 e.v.” tour. Featuring special guests AT THE GATES and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, this is one show not to be missed! A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. […]
- Stream Skeletonwitch’s New Album Devouring Radiant Light
What can I say about the new Skeletonwitch album, Devouring Radiant Light, that our own Excretakano didn’t say more eloquently in his MS review? Very little! So I’ll just go ahead and quote him: “Skeletonwitch have laid down several strong records, but to these ears, ‘Devouring Radiant Light’ feels like their energy has been harnessed by their […]
- Deftones to Launch Inaugural ‘Dia De Los Deftones’ Concert in San Diego
Mike Shinoda, Rocket From the Crypt, H09909 and more will join the band for their festival. Continue reading…
- UNDERØATH Announces Fall 2018 Tour With DANCE GAVIN DANCE
UNDERØATH will embark on the “Erase Me” tour this fall. It is the band’s first major market headline tour in support of its new album, “Erase Me” (Fearless Records), which recently debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. The tour finds UNDERØATH returning to many markets they previously sold out on […]
- Guns N’ Roses Break YouTube Record, Continue to Make Mad Loot
You know a band is rich when they’re being covered in friggin’ Forbes. The finance and investing-centered magazine says that the ongoing Guns N’ Roses “Not in This Lifetime” reunion tour, now in its ninth leg, “has already grossed $480 million, with some 30 shows to go through to the end of November.” The fourth highest […]
- WATCH: Bon Jovi reunite with Richie Sambora & Alec John Such at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Bon Jovi were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday night (14th April).
- Here’s a Shitty Bootleg of the First Trailer for Rob Zombie’s Three from Hell
So apparently Rob Zombie has been showing a teaser for his latest movie, Three from Hell, before taking the stage on his current tour with Marilyn Manson. We know this because Zombie himself posted shitty phone footage of the trailer online. Why shitty phone footage and not just the actual goddamn video? Does he really think […]
- TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS, SIMON WRIGHT To Take Part In Orchestral Tribute To AC/DC
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens and ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright will take part in the world’s first AC/DC orchestral tribute tour, set to take place this fall. Without question, AC/DC are one of the greatest rock bands in history. Their mammoth power chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds […]
- Convulse Release New Song, Set to Enter the Studio in 2019
Good News/Bad News/Good News/Mixed News, Convulse Edition! GOOD NEWS: Finland’s Convulse will enter the studio in 2019 to record their next album! BAD NEWS: 2019 is still a ways off, and “enter the studio” doesn’t even necessarily mean “will release the record.” I don’t know that we’ll have to wait ’til 2020 to hear this thing, […]
- Otep Shamaya on The MetalSucks Podcast #247
Otep Shamaya returns to the podcast this week. We discuss her upcoming record Kult 45, the intent behind its lead single “To The Gallows” and a whole lot of politics: how important it is not to accept lies from our leaders, how to argue politics with people who have a different viewpoint, when name calling […]
- GOOD CHARLOTTE Releases New Single And Music Video, ‘Shadowboxer’
GOOD CHARLOTTE has released a music video for “Shadowboxer”, the second single off the band’s highly anticipated seventh full-length studio album, “Generation Rx”. Directed by Jake Stark, the clip is a solitary look at what appear to be everyday people confronting the pain and struggle that is reflected back at them as they look at […]
- Reaction Video: Pig Destroyer, “Army of Cops”
We’re back with another new episode of Metal Reacts Only, the weekly show in which host Jon Weigell listens to a brand new metal track for the first time and shares his thoughts and reactions. This week, Jon tackles Pig Destroyer’s new jam “Army of Cops,” their first new music in six years. We know what […]
