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- Slayer Icon Gary Holt Sells His Badass Guitar For A Girl That Lies In A Deathbed
Slayer legend and currently working with Exodus, Gary Holt has posted a bunch of photos of his signed Schecter Jeff Loomis 7 string guitar and revealed the reason why he decided to sell it. According to Gary, his and his lovely wife Lisa Holt’s friend is waiting for a lung transplant, and she’s eagerly waiting […]
- MICHAEL SWEET Defends CHRIS JERICHO Over Lip-Syncing Allegations: He ‘Doesn’t Have Anything To Prove As A Singer’
STRYPER’s Michael Sweet has come to Chris Jericho’s defense after Sebastian Bach accused FOZZY’s lead singer of using pre-recorded vocal tracks during live performances. Last Thursday (July 16), Jericho challenged Bach to a “singoff” with “no effects, no tuning, no bullshit” in response to Sebastian’s allegation that Chris “mimes to a tape” during FOZZY’s live […]
- David Crosby Says Music Is In ‘Deep Trouble’ Right Now
The founder of Byrds & Crosby and Stills & Nash, David Crosby took to his official Twitter account today and exposed the reason why the music industry seems to have big trouble in a short time. After sending the recently released article of Testset’s David Icke Turner that points how billionaire John Malone took over […]
- Guitarist Billy Morris thinks he made right decision by leaving Warrant to work with Jani Lane for less $
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- New book ‘Rust In Peace: The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece’ available on September 8th
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- Sharon Osbourne Clears The Air About Health Status Of Ozzy Osbourne
Legendary singer Ozzy Osbourne’s wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, spoke in the podcast with Steve-O’s Wild Ride and cleared the air about Ozzy Osbourne’s current health status. As you might remember, Ozzy has suffered from lots of problems like falling hard into the house, pneumonia, Parkinson’s Disease, and many more. These problems were so serious […]
- PAUL STANLEY Urges Compassion For KANYE WEST’s Bipolar Disorder
Paul Stanley has offered his words of support to Kim Kardashian West for speaking out after husband Kanye West posted a series of tweets this week that have called his mental health into question. On Monday night, Kanye tweeted allegations that Kardashian and her mom Kris Jenner had tried to “lock him up,” and on […]
- DEVIN TOWNSEND Joins SEPULTURA For ‘Mask’ Quarantine Performance (Video)
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend recently teamed up with the four members of SEPULTURA to record a quarantine version of SEPULTURA’s “Mask”, taken from the 2011 album “Kairos”. He also took part in a live chat with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser and vocalist Derrick Green. Check out video below. SEPULTURA’s latest LP, “Quadra”, […]
- Rolling Stones Debut Previously Unreleased Song Feat. Jimmy Page
Listen to 'Scarlet' now, which was recorded in 1974 with the Led Zeppelin legend. Continue reading…
- Alice Cooper Says ‘My Fans Continue To Amaze Me’ And Praises His Portrait Tattoo
One of the legendary frontmen in the history and co-founder of Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper, took to his official Instagram account to share his reaction to another fan-made tattoo of himself. As you might remember, Alice has been sharing tattoos of himself and showing his gratitude to his followers for a while. But this month, […]
- Scorpions’ ‘Sin City Nights Las Vegas Residency’ with opener Queensrÿche rescheduled for May 2021
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- Limbo – GAEREA
If you can cast your mind back as far as 2018 (and you are forgiven if you’re currently struggling to remember what you had for breakfast), GAEREA released one of the very finest black metal albums of that year, the subtly eccentric “Unsettling Whispers”; released through remarkably consistent Mumbai imprint Transcending Obscurity. If you’ve heard […]
- Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett Sends A Video To Rob Trujillo To Keep Him Busy
Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist of Metallica, has sent to his bandmate and the bassist of the band, Rob Trujillo, a video in which their iconic song ‘One‘ was played on bass entirely. Hammett has been actively using social media and sharing posts that display some moments of his bandmates when recording and playing or […]
- Adam Lambert’s ‘Lockdown Appearance’ Is Giving A Strong Message For Black People
Queen’s current fronting member, Adam Lambert, showed off his new lockdown style by sharing a new photo on his official Instagram account and gave a strong message for the black community again. In the picture, you can see that Adam is about to go outside and looking ready to protect himself on the outside. He […]
- STYX Is Almost Done Recording New Album: ‘We’ll Be Ready To Mix Before You Know It,’ Says TOMMY SHAW
STYX guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw spoke to the “Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire” show about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the follow-up to “The Mission”. Released in June 2017, that disc marked STYX’s first new LP in 14 years. It was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, co-produced and co-written with Will Evankovich, […]
- Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton Recalls The Time He Accepted Dying From Addiction
On Twitter, Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton addressed his followers revealing that he once suffered from severe addictions and reminded them there was always hope. Last month, the talented guitarist of Lamb of God, Mark Morton, announced that he was sober for one and a half years. Mark explained the difficult process of letting […]
- PANTERA: ‘Cowboys From Hell’ 30th-Anniversary Poster Now Available
Iconic By Collectionzz has released a new official screenprint celebrating the 30th anniversary of PANTERA’s “Cowboys From Hell” album. The Basement in Dallas was the unofficial home base club in the early days of PANTERA, which shot three music videos in one day there: “Psycho Holiday”, “Cemetery Gates” and “Cowboys From Hell”. Three days before […]
- Elon Musk Says Musical Brain Chip Implants are Coming Soon
Headphones? We don’t need no stinkin’ headphones. Brain implants that pump music directly into your neural circuits are coming in the future if tech impresario / asshole billionaire Elon Musk has his way. Musk launched Neuralink, a company founded to develop computer-brain interfaces, in 2016, and an update on that endeavor is scheduled for August […]
- Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Admits ‘She Has Defects’ While Celebrating The Birthday Of Close Friend
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson shared an intimate message to celebrate the birthday of her close friend and singer Lavender Lune. Paris Jackson has been continuing to use social media platforms to appreciate her beloved ones and spread love. Recently, she has thanked her brother Prince Jackson to collaborate with her on the production of […]
- MOTÖRHEAD: ‘Ace Of Spades’ Deluxe Collector’s Box Set Due In October
Upon its release in 1980, MOTÖRHEAD’s “Ace Of Spades” album was nothing short of a gamechanger for all forms of hard rock. Like lightning in a bottle, it perfectly captured everything great about hard rock, heavy metal, and punk, amped it all up to 11, and came racing out of the gates at what felt […]
- Machine Head’s Robb Flynn Shares Performance of Linkin Park’s “In the End”
Is it me or is Linkin Park nostalgia in full effect this year more than ever surrounding the third anniversary of Chester Bennington’s death? The way tributes are rolling out en masse you’d think it was the 10th anniversary or the 20th. Don’t get me wrong, the love is deserved, it’s just striking — clearly […]
- New Motorhead ‘Ace of Spades’ Box Set Turns Into a Gambling Table
A massive 40th anniversary reissue has just been announced. Continue reading…
- Def Leppard Guitarist Admits He Laughed At Keith Richards’ Advice But Says ‘Now I Totally Get It’
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen spoke in the recent interview with Eddie Trunk and revealed what he learned from The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards while laughing at him after he gave a golden-worth advice to him. In the conversation, Phil mentioned the quote of Keith, which he was saying that he loves weaving sonic […]
- Ace Frehley Announces New Boxset But Fans Notice He Pays Respect To Queen
Former KISS guitarist and one of the founders of the band, Ace Frehley, has shared a couple of recent photos on his official Instagram account to promote his recently released album, ‘Origins Vol.1 Pic Discs.’ As Ace Frehley stated on the description of the photo, only 150 pieces of discs that feature signed ‘Fire and […]
- Exclusive Premiere: Watch Witch Taint’s Socially Distanced Performance of “Viking Heaven”
MetalSucks was honored recently when Witch Taint — the groundbreaking project from Lance the King of Black Metal (extreme guitar and vocals) and Matthias Backwards (extreme lead vocals and dark work view) — asked us to debut a video of them performing their song “Viking Heaven” from the safety of their respective lairs. Naturally, we […]
- Paul Stanley Confronts People Who Refuse To Wear Masks: ‘We Suffer The Consequences’
On Instagram, KISS‘ iconic frontman Paul Stanley posted his photo wearing a mask taken during the recording of his debut album from his band Soul Station and lashed out to the anti-maskers. As you might remember, a few months ago, KISS vocalist Paul Stanley recorded a cover version of ‘Ooo Baby Baby’ from Smokey Robinson with […]
- Chris Cornell Family Sent Thank-You Message To Axl Rose, Slash And Duff McKagan From Guns N’ Roses
Audioslave and Soundgarden’s late frontman Chris Cornell‘s wife Vicky Cornell posted a video on Instagram showing Chris’ cover of Guns N’ Roses song ‘Patience‘ and thanked the band for honoring him in their live shows. Three years ago, the iconic Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell sadly passed away at the age of 52 leaving his devastated […]
- DAVID ELLEFSON: How ALICE IN CHAINS Ended Up Opening For MEGADETH, SLAYER And ANTHRAX
In a new interview with “The Network317 Podcast”, David Ellefson was asked to name a band that opened for MEGADETH that really “blew his socks off.” He responded (see video below): “I already knew of PANTERA — I was buddies with them; I had already jammed on stage with them — so when they came […]
- Elon Musk Plans Brain Chip for Blasting Music, Killing Headphones
Who needs AirPods when you have Neuralink? Continue reading…
- Mötley Crüe Icon Mick Mars’ Wife Shows Her New Hair Style: Short Blonde And Still Badass!
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars’ wife, Seraina Mars, revealed her new hairstyle by sharing a new photo of herself on the official Instagram account and turned up the heat with her beauty. As you can see in the picture below, Seraina was inside the house and taking a selfie to show her newest look. She […]
- Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler Recalls The Time He Formed His Secondary Band
Mark Knopfler, the co-founder and lead guitarist of Dire Straits, has remembered the times when he founded his secondary band The Notting Hillbillies in 1986. A section from the video clip of The Notting Hillbillies was shared on the Instagram account of Mark Knopfler. The good old times of the band, which was formed by […]
- SCORPIONS Announce Rescheduled Dates For ‘Sin City Nights’ Las Vegas Residency
SCORPIONS have announced the rescheduled dates for their “Sin City Nights” Las Vegas residency. The run of shows, which was originally slated to take place this month, will now happen next May at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Support will come from QUEENSRŸCHE. “Sin City Nights” 2021 dates: May 8 May 12 […]
- DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN: Week Three Of ’30-Day Fitness Challenge’
DEF LEPPARD has launched a new video series called “30 Day Fitness Challenge With Phil Collen”. Join the guitarist for the month of July as he takes on a 30-day fitness challenge. Use the hashtag #PhilCollen30Days to follow along as Phil works on his exercises, his diet and overall health. Week three of the “30 […]
- DAVE GROHL Argues Against Reopening Schools Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Dave Grohl has released the first audio version of his “Dave’s True Stories” series. The nine-minute episode sees the FOO FIGHTERS frontman — whose mother was a public school teacher — defending teachers amid the “daunting and evermore politicized question of reopening our schools in the coronavirus pandemic.” “Teachers are confronted with a whole new […]
- Every Slayer Member’s Parents Were at the Band’s First Shows
They got some major support from their bloodline. Continue reading…
- Don Dokken’s Hands are Still Paralyzed Following Surgery, Can’t Play Guitar
Dokken frontman and namesake Don Dokken underwent spinal surgery late last year, and as of a January 2020 interview still hadn’t regained functional use of his hands, requiring assistance with basic functions such as getting dressed, eating and going to the bathroom. “It’s been two and a half months since I had spine surgery, and […]
- Gene Hoglan on Metallica “Borrowing” From Dark Angel
People have been saying for years that Metallica’s “One” rips off Dark Angel’s “Darkness Descends,” and with good reason: parts of the two songs sound exactly the same, and even share lyrics. After first commenting on the similarities last year, Dark Angel drummer Gene Hoglan has now once again addressed the resemblance between the two […]
- STONE TEMPLE PILOTS To Perform ‘Core’ Album In Its Entirety For Livestream Event
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will perform their iconic album, “Core”, in its entirety for an epic livestream event on Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST on Nugs.tv. “Core”, STP’s breakout debut album features smash hits “Sex Type Thing”, “Wicked Garden” and “Plush”, which won the Grammy Award in 1994 for “Best […]
- Man Who Slashed Woman’s Throat After ‘Hearing’ Voices Of METALLICA Members Found Not Guilty
According to ABC News, an Australian man who slashed a cleaner’s throat from “ear to ear” after claiming to hear voices of METALLICA bandmembers has been found not guilty of attempted murder due to mental incompetence. 27-year-old Jai Penning believed he heard the voices of the METALLICA singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, along […]
- Here’s More Video From Wisconsin’s Socially Distanced Nu-Metal Fest
We now have more video from this past weekend’s “Mini Fest,” courtesy of YouTube’s Gnomed Gnarf (by way of The PRP). The event, once known as “Herd Immunity Fest,” took place at the Q&Z Expo Center in Ringle, Wisconsin. Ringle is part of Marathon County, where COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise. The […]
- Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
Congrats to reader Paul Hornsby! Paul correctly identified last week’s logo as belonging to the band Idolatria, and thus wins a grab bag full of goodies from the MetalSucks Mansion Archives. Mazel tov, Paul! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal goodies to give away! […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX And LAMB OF GOD Members To Celebrate 40 Years Of AC/DC’s ‘Back In Black’ Album
On Friday, July 24, Gibson will celebrate 40 years of AC/DC’s landmark album “Back In Black” with the “Back In Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration” livestream event. Hosted by Jared James Nichols, the “Back In Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration” will feature Slash, Sebastian Bach, members of ALICE IN CHAINS, CAGE THE ELEPHANT, […]
- Pantera Announces New Boxset Featuring Unseen Materials From Cowboys From Hell Album
The heavy metal band Pantera released a boxset that includes the very limited edition screenprints to commemorate the recording party of ‘Cowboys from Hell‘ which was held thirty years ago. To celebrate a special moment in the history of Pantera, the band came out with a new boxset which promises to the fans the unseen […]
- THREE DAYS GRACE Debuts Cover Of GOTYE’s ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’
Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have shared their cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”. THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Matt Walst says: “The first time I heard ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, I got goosebumps. This has only happened to me a few times in my life. I remember listening to it […]
- Green Day Singer Billie Joe Armstrong’s Son Is Accused of Sexual Coercion Of A Minor
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong‘s son and the drummer of SWMRS, Joey was accused of emotional and sexual abuse by The Regrettes’ singer Lydia Night, according to the report of Mercury News writer Jim Harrington. Before The Regrettes’ singer, Lydia Night revealing her claims, the official Instagram account of Joey Armstrong’s band SWMRS shared a […]
- MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Shares Cover Of LINKIN PARK’s ‘In The End’
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has shared a cover version of LINKIN PARK’s “In The End” tomark the third anniversary of Chester Bennington’s death. Flynn performed a rendition of the “Hybrid Theory” smash hit at his birthday bash in Oakland, California on July 22, 2017 — two days after Chester’s body was found at his […]
- The Sebastian Bach-Chris Jericho Feud Is Absurd
Have you guys been following this Sebastian Bach/Chris Jericho feud that’s been happening for the last week? I mean, it is some deeply is silly shit. Like, I know, you hear “Sebastian Bach/Chris Jericho feud” and you assume that of COURSE it’s gonna be some deeply silly shit. But it has now taken a turn […]
- 20 Acts Whose Biggest Hit Was a Cover Song
Someone loved rock 'n' roll before Joan Jett? Continue reading…
- Exclusive Album Premiere: Buried Realm’s Embodiment of the Divine
When Buried Realm, the one-man death metal project helmed by multi-instrumentalist Josh Dummer, released its debut album in 2017, The Ichor Carcinoma, we marveled at the list of notable guest musicians — which included members of The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, ex-Arch Enemy, Nightrage, ex-Soilwork, Wintersun and more — and joked that Dummer had utterly […]
