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- Speed Stroke to release new album ‘Scene of The Crime’ on November 6th
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- Metallica Shares Full Live Video Of Master Of Puppets Album’s 20th Anniversary Show
The official YouTube account of Metallica has posted a new video to add yet another part to their classical ‘Metallica Mondays‘ video series for the fans. The verified Facebook and YouTube account of the band shares the memorable live shows on their accounts for a while and this time, they’ve released Metallica’s unforgettable performance in […]
- KISS Frontman Paul Stanley Confirms He’s Working On A New Album And Doing Final Tweaks
Paul Stanley, the frontman of KISS, surprised his fans with the good news that he is working on the new album with his side band ‘Soul Station’ after releasing the rescheduled dates of ‘End Of The Road’ tour with KISS. Stanley confirmed on his latest tweet that now he is working on the upcoming album […]
- New Chris Cornell Book Covers the Late Rocker’s Life and Career
The biography from writer Corbin Reiff comes out this summer. Continue reading…
- The Rolling Stones And Keith Richards Family Draw Attention To Another Crisis By Sharing A New Campaign
On Instagram, The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards shared his own ocean coordinate that he adopted as a part of an environmental campaign and urged the fans to join him. The Rolling Stones family has been environmentally-conscious and showed their support to certain campaigns from time to time. The band members also want their fans […]
- SEETHER Bassist Says It’s ‘Frustrating’ Not Being Able To Tour In Support Of New Album
SEETHER bassist Dale Stewart spoke to Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA about what it’s like to be releasing and album during quarantine. The group’s eighth LP, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”, is due on August 28 via Fantasy Records. So far, two tracks have been made available from the […]
- Eddie Vedder’s Wife Jill Shows Support To Mental Health Based Series Of Chris Cornell Daughter
The wife of Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Jill Vedder presented her support to the new series of Chris Cornell’s daughter on Instagram. On the birthday of Chris Cornell, his daughter Lily Cornell Silver released the first episode of her series ‘Mind Wide Open‘ which is based on the mental health issues and ways of recovery. […]
- South of Eden release video for single “Dancing With Fire”
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- Linkin Park Singer Mike Shinoda Canceled His Routine Schedule In Honor Of Chester Bennington
The co-founder and singer of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda has canceled the live stream on Twitch on July 20th, in honor of the band’s former vocalist Chester Bennington. Shinoda has been routinely making the live streams on Twitch for a long while. The musician has been connecting with his fans directly there and even making […]
- PAUL STANLEY Is Putting Finishing Touches On Debut SOUL STATION Album
Paul Stanley has returned to the studio to put the finishing touches on the debut album from his R&B band SOUL STATION. Earlier today, Stanley posted a photo of him wearing a mask in the studio, and he included the following message: “Day 2 in the studio finishing up Soul Station album and YES, We’re […]
- Eddie Van Halen’s 1970 Chevy Nova + 2016 Porsche Up for Sale
You could reach down, between your legs, ease the seat back. Continue reading…
- Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea Is Pretty Confident While Saying ‘No’ To A John Frusciante Question
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ legendary bass guitarist Flea has responded to a question he got from a fan on Twitter and revealed if he is inspired by John Frusciante, who returned to the band in December 2019. In last month, Flea was chilling inside the house at Lake Arrowhead, Californa, and playing piano to relax […]
- DEE SNIDER Is ‘Big’ On Trolling People On Twitter
In a new interview with KNAC.COM, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider was asked what his favorite social media platform is and why. He responded: “The one that I’m most active on is Twitter. It was my first one, I’m also on Facebook and Instagram, and I have a loyal following on those too. Twitter would […]
- Metallica Share Concert Video of Full ‘Master of Puppets’ Album
Watch the pro-shot two-and-a-half-hour show that was just uploaded by the band. Continue reading…
- RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY’s New Solo Album Will ‘Hopefully’ Be Released By Next Summer
Guitarist Erik Ferentinos, who has played with RATT singer Stephen Pearcy for nearly two decades, spoke to All Music/All Bands about Pearcy’s forthcoming solo album. He said: “Stephen and I started working on his new solo record late last year. He is currently getting a deal together to release that. He also mentioned something about […]
- Punky Meadows recalls Casablanca Records telling him Gene Simmons didn’t want Angel opening for KISS
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- Static-X’s Latest Sells 11,900 Copies More Than the New Trapt Album
Static-X’s Project Regeneration, Vol. 1 sold 12,500 copies — or 11,900 copies more than the new Trapt album — in its first week release, according to the band. That was enough to earn it the following chart positions: #48 Billboard Top 200#2 Current Hard Music Albums#2 Current Rock Albums#2 Indie Records#4 Billboard Top Albums Project […]
- Guitarist Erik Ferentinos states new Stephen Pearcy solo album will hopefully be ready by summer 2021
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- THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN Wore Masks On Airplanes Even Before COVID-19 Pandemic
In a new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen spoke about the prospect of playing live shows in states where concerts are currently allowed amid the coronavirus pandemic. She said (hear audio below): “That makes me nervous. I’m a hypochondriac and a freak about this […]
- Slipknot Says ‘We Made A Difficult Decision’ While Announcing The Future Of Knotfest
The heavy metal band Slipknot announced the bad news about the ‘Knotfest at Sea‘ and said that they made a difficult decision about the long-awaited event. The Knotfest at Sea, which was planned to be a special four-day cruise between August 10 and 14, 2020, was postponed due to the coronavirus risk. It was decided […]
- LINKIN PARK’s MIKE SHINODA: ‘I’m Not A Super Paranoid Person, But The COVID Thing Is Scary’
In a new interview with Nicole Alvarez of KROQ’s “HD Radio Sound Space Sundays”, LINKIN PARK’s Mike Shinoda spoke about how he has been dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (see video below): “I’m not a super paranoid person, but the COVID thing is scary. I have friends who are doctors, and they’re, like, […]
- The Less-Cool Version of Batushka Has Released a New Song
There are two versions of Batushka, both of whom released albums in 2019, one of which Vince and I agreed was one of the best releases of the year. This is a story about the other Batushka. This Batushka — the one lead by vocalist Bartłomiej Krysiuk and signed to Metal Blade — has released […]
- Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko Explains How God Changed His Life
In a recent interview with TV Maldita, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain shared the details of his conversion to Christianity and how religion affected his personal life and music career. The legendary metal band Iron Maiden‘s drummer Nicko McBrain joined an interview for TV Maldita channel on Youtube. During the conversation, Nicko gave some details […]
- NEW YEARS DAY’s ASH COSTELLO Is Back In Studio Working On New Music
NEW YEARS DAY singer Ash Costello has entered the studio to begin work on the the follow-up to 2019’s “Unbreakable” album. Earlier today, Costello posted a photo of her and co-producer Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN) in the studio wearing masks, and she included the following message: “recording in 2020 DAY 1- I have so much […]
- Mick Jagger Daughter Georgia Returns To Social Media Sharing Some Stunning Photos
The Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger’s daughter and talented model, Georgia May Jagger, took to her official Instagram account to share new photos of herself after over a month and mesmerized her followers with her natural beauty once again. As you can see in the picture below, Georgia was standing in front of the old […]
- Chris Cornell’s Daughter Starts New Series About Mental Health In Honor Of Chris’ Birthday
Audioslave and Soundgarden‘s late frontman Chris Cornell‘s daughter Lily Cornell announced her initiative on Instagram in order to raise awareness about mental health in honor of her dad’s birthday. The Iconic Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell had been suffering from depression for a long time before his death at the age of 52. Cornell was found […]
- LACUNA COIL Announces ‘Black Anima: Live From The Apocalypse’ Virtual Concert
LACUNA COIL has announced “Black Anima: Live From The Apocalypse”, an exclusive streaming show featuring a full performance of “Black Anima” for the very first time, including songs never performed live, plus special backstage/off-camera moments and more. The band, stationed in its hometown of Milan, Italy since February 2020, is fired up for its first […]
- Watch DOKKEN Play ‘Socially Distanced’ Concert In Arkansas
DOKKEN played the second “socially distanced” concert last Saturday night (July 18) at Timberwood Amphitheater at Magic Springs Water And Theme Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The performance featured special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), who was filling in for DOKKEN’s longtime guitarist Jon Levin. Jon had opted to sit out the show due […]
- JESSE LEACH Says New TIMES OF GRACE Album Is Less Metalcore And More Of A ‘Rock And Roll Experimental Record’
In a new interview with Revolver, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the new LP from TIMES OF GRACE, his collaborative project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. “The album is done,” he said (see video below). “We have two quarantine versions of a song [being released […]
- KIRK WINDSTEIN Says DOWN Is ‘Working On Something Really Special’
Kirk Windstein spoke to Revolver about his participation in DOWN’s upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group’s debut album, “NOLA”. A founding member of DOWN, Windstein left the band in 2013 in order to focus on CROWBAR and his family life. He was replaced by Bobby Landgraf, DOWN’s former guitar tech who […]
- Sammy Hagar Clarifies If He Disliked The Albums He Did With Van Halen
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar posted a video on Instagram preparing a cocktail and responded to a fan’s comment revealing whether he hated Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ album. The legendary band Van Halen released its tenth studio album named ‘Balance‘ on January 24, 1995. Only a month later, the album reached number 1 on the […]
- The Story Of How Eric Clapton Was Refused By A 17-Year-Old Guitarist: “His Hand Was Around My Neck”
American guitarist who played with legendary band Santana in the past, Neal Schon, spoke in the recent interview with ‘Live From Nerdville’ and revealed why he choose to reject the offer of Eric Clapton when he was 17 years old. In the conversation, Neal recalled the times when he was a teenager and unveiled his […]
- Sebastian Bach Says ‘Dreams Come True’ While Talking About His Special Night With Rob Halford And Dio
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach took to his verified Instagram page today to share their rare memorabilia with ‘Metal God’ Rob Halford and legendary late musician Ronnie James Dio. Dio was one of the most popular figures of both the 20th and 21st century and he was known as the guy who popularizes the […]
- Watch AC/DC Perform ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ Live In Japan In 1981
A video of legendary rockers AC/DC performing the song “You Shook Me All Night Long” live in Tokyo in 1981 can be seen below. The clip was uploaded to the band’s official YouTube channel as part of the 40th-anniversary celebrations of AC/DC’s classic 1980 album “Back In Black”. Last December, “Back in Black” was certified […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s WILLIE ADLER: ‘I Can’t Imagine That Live Music Will Not Resume At Some Point’
In a new interview with No Cover TV, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler spoke about what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (hear audio below): “I can’t imagine that live music will not resume at some point. It’s probably gonna be a while, and like I was telling my wife, I […]
- Finally, High on Fire’s Matt Pike Explains Why He Never Wears a Shirt
High on Fire (and Sleep) frontman Matt Pike is notorious for many things — gargantuan riffs, zany shredfests, some strange uh theories about the world, having a toe amputated, winning a Grammy — and chief amongst those is the fact that he rarely, if ever, is seen wearing a shirt on stage. Pike lets it […]
- Watch PAPA ROACH Perform ‘Binge’ As Part Of ‘Infest In-Studio’ Event
Video of California rockers PAPA ROACH performing the song “Binge” as part of their second live streaming experience iteration called “Infest In-Studio” can be seen below. The program was a special virtually ticketed, live HD broadcast, which took place June 20 from Sacramento, and it featured PAPA ROACH performing its multi-platinum, classic album “Infest”, live […]
- Finally, the God Awful Snare Drum Sound on Metallica’s St. Anger Explained
Metallica’s career is littered with questionable production choices. The lack of bass on …And Justice For All, the polished gloss of The Black Album, the brickwalled master on Death Magnetic… the list goes on. But none is more universally reviled than the infamous snare drum on St. Anger, which sounds something like a cross between […]
- Members of Baroness and Windhand Team Up for New Song and Charity Effort
Windhand singer Dorthia Cotrell, Baroness guitarist Gina Gleason, and Gina’s Misstallica bandmate Leanne Martz have teamed up in a new band called Darling. The trio has released their first song, “Baptists,” a haunting, atmospheric, down tempo number that’s equal parts downtrodden, uplifting and all parts melancholy. All proceeds from sales of the song will go towards the @forthegworlsparty fund to help benefit Black trans people with […]
- AC/DC Shares A Rare Interview In Which Angus Young Talks About Iconic Riff Of ‘Hells Bells’
The legendary band AC/DC shared a section from the interview made for the 40th anniversary of their seventh studio album ‘Back in Black‘ and Angus Young talked about the first track of the album, ‘Hells and Bells.’ On the rare interview, little known details about the recording process of the album were shared. The story […]
- CHRIS JERICHO On Next FOZZY Album: ‘We’re Really Excited About This Record’
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke to Loud Hailer about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2017’s “Judas” album. He said: “The COVID obviously pushed things back. The original idea was to put it out late summer/early fall, and it’s not plausible, with everything getting shut down, all that sort of stuff. […]
- Wolf Van Halen Reacts To Claims That He’s Causing A Stir On Purpose To Promote His Solo Album
Eddie Van Halen’s son and talented bass guitarist, Wolfgang Van Halen, shared his reaction to the claims that he is trying to promote his solo album these days by replying to one of the fans’ tweets on Twitter. In the beginning, Wolf replied to a post of NME, which was about the possibility of Van […]
- ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN With KAMERATA ZUID: ‘Let The Light In’ Album Due This Month
In December 2019, former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen and Kamerata Zuid chamber orchestra played a number of concerts together in North Brabant, a province in the south of the Netherlands where Anneke was born and raised. The setlist offered a variety of Anneke’s own songs with a classical twist, two renditions of her […]
- Queen’s Roger Taylor Shows His Favorite Game Of Thrones Character And It’s Not From The Good Side
Queen drummer Roger Taylor showed off his drumming skills by sharing a new video on his official Instagram account and revealed his favorite Game Of Thrones character that you might be surprised. As you can see in the video, Roger was jamming inside the studio and having lots of fun during this time. Also, Roger […]
- Breaking Benjamin + Gavin Rossdale Cover Alice in Chains’ ‘Would?
This killer performance brought to you by What Could Have Been Summer 2020. Continue reading…
- Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) on The MetalSucks Podcast #347
Dee Snider is back on the show! This time we discuss his new live Blu Ray/DVD, For The Love of Metal Live, how the album’s sole new track, “Prove me Wrong,” is a statement to his fans, why a live DVD is what every music fan should embrace these days, and the immediate connection the […]
- Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Says Kanye West Is Having A Meltdown On Social Media Then Deletes His Tweet
On Twitter, ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy wrote about the rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West claiming he might be having a meltdown, yet Mike deleted his tweet soon after. As you might know, the famous rapper Kanye West announced that he was running for president in the 2020 US election with a tweet on […]
- SAMMY HAGAR Joins DAVE MASON, MICK FLEETWOOD And MICHAEL MCDONALD For Remake Of TRAFFIC’s ‘Feelin’ Alright’
Sammy Hagar joined Dave Mason and a several other legendary rockers, including Mick Fleetwood, Michael McDonald and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS to record a quarantine cover of the 1968 TRAFFIC classic “Feelin’ Alright'”. Dubbed DAVE MASON AND THE QUARANTINES, the group’s recording features Mason singing along with Fleetwood, Hagar, McDonald and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS’ John McFee, […]
- KORN’s RAY LUZIER On Dealing With Coronavirus Crisis: ‘We’re Trying To Make The Best Of It’
In a new interview with Eric Black Was Here’s “Rockcast”, KORN drummer Ray Luzier poke about how he has been dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (see video below): “It is what it is, man. What can we do? It’s a worldwide pandemic. It’s crazy, it’s nuts. No one predicted this — well, some […]
