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- SKILLET To Release ‘Victorious: The Aftermath’ In September
SKILLET will release its deluxe edition project, “Victorious: The Aftermath”, on September 11. The band has just unveiled a pre-sale package that includes the album and SKILLET’s second graphic novel, “Eden II: The Aftermath”. Also available today is the instant-grat track “Terrify The Dark (Reimagined)” as well as its corresponding lyric video. “Victorious: The Aftermath” […]
- Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Enjoys His Cancer-Free Days After 4 Years Of Fighting
American glam metal band Poison’s talented drummer Rikki Rockett was the recent interview guest of SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, and he answered the questions of the famous TV/Radio host Eddie Trunk. As the whole industry is familiar with the news that Rikki was diagnosed with oral cancer back in 2015, and he was struggling with the […]
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Says ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement ‘Could Care Less’ About Black People
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has criticized players for the Major League Baseball for taking a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against systemic racism. Major League Baseball’s coronavirus-delayed season finally kicked off on Thursday with players dropping to one knee in a gesture of solidarity with the “Black Lives […]
- The St. Anger Snare Sound Explained, Trapt Singer Reportedly Broke, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of July 18 – July 24, 2020 Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the world of metal? Catch up below: Finally, the awful snare sound on St. Anger has been explained!Speaking of Metallica, here’s “One” with all the parts played on bass.Speaking of Metallica’s “One,” Gene […]
- Dave Mustaine Debuts His New Style While Announcing A Brand New Megadeth Beer
On Twitter, Megadeth frontman and co-founder Dave Mustaine shared a video to announce an event of his brand, Megadeth Beer, that he would be welcoming fans for a happy hour and he looked better than ever. The heavy metal legends have also been known for their interest in creating their exclusive alcohol brands. Metallica also […]
- Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist KARL LOGAN Faces 25 Years In Prison After Admitting He Downloaded Child Porn
According to the Charlotte Observer, former MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan faces at least 25 years in prison after admitting in a federal courtroom that he downloaded and kept child pornography. Logan, 55, was arrested last August in Charlotte, North Carolina and charged with six counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor. He was jailed after […]
- Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash Shows His Romantic Side Getting A Present To His GF On His Own Birthday
The lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, Slash has surprised his girlfriend Meegan Hodges on his own birthday with a romantic present. The legendary musician Slash has turned 55 this year. To celebrate his new age, he has made the plans earlier than everyone else. The guitarist unfolded his romantic side and got a lovely […]
- DOKKEN: Lyric Video For ‘No Answer’ From ‘The Lost Songs: 1978-1981’
DOKKEN will release an album called “The Lost Songs: 1978-1981” on August 28 via Silver Lining Music. The official lyric video for “No Answer”, the second single from “The Lost Songs: 1978-1981”, can be seen below. It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for DOKKEN. There was a first-phase and there were early days, […]
- Torch to release new album ‘Reignited’ on September 25th
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- STEEL PANTHER Has Eight Or Nine New Songs Written; Band Mulls 2021 EP Release
STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia says that the band has been using the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. “Satchel [guitar] has been on a writing tear,” Stix tells “Dr Gong’s Drumcast” in a new interview. “He’s writing these great songs. I wish I could even tell you the titles — they’re so good.” […]
- Adam Lambert Shows What Gives Him Hope About The Future Of America
Queen’s current fronting member, Adam Lambert, revealed why he is hopeful about the future of the United States of America by sharing a new post on his official Instagram Stories. For over a year, Adam Lambert is trying to be a voice for the people who need help to make their issues heard about the […]
- PANTERA Launches ‘Cowboys From Hell’ Collection In Celebration Of Album’s 30th Anniversary
PANTERA has announced the launch of a special collection in celebration of the band’s critically acclaimed album “Cowboys From Hell”, which was released 30 years ago today on July 24, 1990. “Cowboys From Hell” was PANTERA’s breakthrough record, and it has since attained platinum certification in the United States. It has been praised by critics […]
- Axl Rose Celebrates Slash’s Birthday But It Didn’t Satisfy Guns N’ Roses Fans’ Expectations
On Twitter, Guns N’ Roses icon Axl Rose shared a photo of the band’s guitarist Slash with a simple note to celebrate his birthday while Duff McKagan praised his dear friend sending a wonderful message on Instagram. The lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, Slash turned 55 years old on July 23rd. His friends and […]
- Corey Taylor’s Wife Supports The Renaming Of A Football Team Previously Used A Racial Slur
On Twitter, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor’s wife Alicia Taylor posted a tweet about the new name of NFL team The Washington Football Team showing her support for the rebranding of the team. As you might be familiar with the issue, The Washington Redskins NFL team came to the conclusion that they should […]
- Intronaut Cover Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s “Run Through The Jungle”
I wouldn’t have pegged Creedence Clearwater Revival as a prominent influence for prog metal mavens Intronaut, but musicians find inspiration far and wide beyond the one’s you’d expect. And who amongst us didn’t grow up on classic rock to some extent? With that in mind, give Intronaut’s recently-released cover of Creedence’s “Run Through the Jungle” […]
- Evolution Eden unleash video for single “Kiss Like Summertime”
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- Gary Holt Says He’s Blocking Some Followers On Instagram Just For Fun
Exodus guitarist and former member of Slayer, Gary Holt posted a photo of his collaboration with Cameo and joined a dispute between fans in the comment section ended up blocking one of them. Recently on Instagram, former Slayer member Gary Holt announced his collaboration with Cameo, which is a brand that connects fans with their […]
- Ice Nine Kills’ New EP Has Unique Connections to ‘The Shining’
Hotels, grandsons and more. Continue reading…
- Patty Smyth Turned Down Van Halen Over Drinking + Location
She was in consideration to replace David Lee Roth. Continue reading…
- DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces ‘Revolutionary’ Virtual Concert ‘Empath Volume 2: By Request’
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced a new virtual event dubbed “Empath Volume 2: By Request”. Set to take place on September 5, it will see him run through the set he was due to perform at this year’s edition of United Kingdom’s Bloodstock Open Air festival. Townsend will be joined by […]
- STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Defends GIANTS Pitcher For Refusing To Kneel During ‘Black Lives Matter’ Moment Because Of Faith
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has defended San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod for citing his religion as a decision not to kneel during a moment honoring the “Black Lives Matter” movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Coonrod was the only player to stand during a demonstration before […]
- Ozzy Osbourne’s Daughter Kelly Says ‘I Miss You’ To Amy Winehouse
Legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter and famous media personality, Kelly Osbourne, mourned the death of her long-time friend and talented musician, Amy Winehouse, on the 9th anniversary of her death. As you might remember, Amy Winehouse, who is considered one of the most talented singers in the world, passed away due to alcohol poisoning in […]
- Patty Smyth Passed on Joining Van Halen Because They Drank Too Much
Can you imagine a world in which Patty Smyth from Scandal replaced David Lee Roth in Van Halen? Well, apparently, it might have happened had it not been for two sticking points: the amount of alcohol the band drank, and requiring Smyth to switch coasts. Smyth first made the claim in a 2014 interview: “Eddie […]
- DJ ASHBA’s Debut Solo Single, ‘Hypnotic’, To Arrive Next Month
“Hypnotic”, the debut single from ASHBA, the solo project of former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, will make its online debut on August 14. The track features a guest appearance by Cali Tucker, the daughter of country music singer LaCosta Tucker and niece of country music legend Tanya Tucker. The official […]
- ROB HALFORD ReAction Figure Coming Soon From Super7
Super7 is taking pre-orders for its upcoming Rob Halford ReAction figure. The official Super7 x Judas Priest Rob Halford 3 3/4-inch ReAction figure is a 21st century action figure, born of the 1980s. The JUDAS PRIEST singer comes complete with his classic stage outfit, microphone, and whip. Super7 is the premier pop-culture design house and […]
- Dokken release lyric video for track “No Answer” from upcoming album ‘The Lost Songs: 1978-1981’
Dokken . The post Dokken release lyric video for track “No Answer” from upcoming album ‘The Lost Songs: 1978-1981’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
- 30 Years Ago: Pantera Find Their Voice With ‘Cowboys From Hell’
On July 24, 1990, Pantera took a major step forward in their music career with the 'Cowboys From Hell' album. Continue reading…
- Alice Cooper Seems Uncomfortable On Bob Ezrin’s Fussiness About His New Album
The legendary rock star of his self-titled band and one of the most talented musicians of the century, Alice Cooper, had a new interview with Cleveland.com’s Gary Graff and revealed the latest details about his upcoming album: ‘Detroit Stories’ Alice Cooper gave a piece of good news by saying that the new album is %99 […]
- Patty Smyth regretted for a long time not joining Van Halen back in 1985
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- Pantera’s ‘Cowboys From Hell’: 9 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
The album that really started it all for them. Continue reading…
- OZZY OSBOURNE’s Daughter AIMÉE Releases New Single From ARO Project, ‘Shared Something With The Night’
Aimée Osbourne, the eldest daughter of Ozzy and Sharon, has shared the music video for her new single “Shared Something With The Night”, released under the ARO banner. The clip premiered exclusively with Rolling Stone, which wrote, “The video shows off a duskier, more dramatic side to her aesthetic — especially the shadowy video that […]
- Disciples of Verity Cover X Ambassadors’ Rock Hit ‘Unsteady’
Corey Glover belts the emotionally vulnerable track. Continue reading…
- Tool Fans React To Maynard James Keenan’s New Puscifer Announcement About Upcoming Tour
Maynard James Keenan, the frontman of the bands’ Tool, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle, has infuriated the fans of Tool by announcing that Puscifer will play at the festival next year while the shows of Tool have been postponed. On the joint Instagram account of the three bands, the good news has been revealed, but […]
- Metallica’s Iconic Drum Parts Of ‘One’ Was Taken From His Own Song, Gene Hoglan Says
Gene Hoglan, who is known for his drumming works for Death, Testament, and Dark Angel, spoke in the recent interview with Metal Hammer and made a controversial statement about Metallica. In the conversation, Gene stated that the drummer of Metallica, Lars Ulrich, used his own drum parts in the legendary song, ‘One,’ from Dark Angel’s […]
- In Flames Release More Awful Re-Recordings of Clayman Tracks
Although the super-duper-deluxe twentieth anniversary edition of their 2000 melodeath masterpiece, Clayman, doesn’t come out until August 28, In Flames have now released Clayman 2020, an EP featuring four re-recorded tracks from the original Clayman and one new instrumental song. And if you, like seemingly everyone else, hated the previously-released re-recording of the title track, well… […]
- IN FLAMES Releases Animated Video For Re-Recorded Version Of ‘Pinball Map’
Swedish veteran metallers IN FLAMES are celebrating two major milestones in 2020 with their 30th anniversary as a band and 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album “Clayman”. In honor of this monumental occasion, Nuclear Blast Records presents a special 20th-anniversary edition of “Clayman”, to be released on August 28. “Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition” […]
- Gene Simmons Reacts After A Passenger Kicked Off Flight For Not Wearing Mask
KISS legend Gene Simmons revealed his reaction to a woman who kicked off from the plane because not wearing a mask by sharing a new post on his official Twitter account and showed his stance against the people who don’t wear masks. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, most of the countries forbidden to use public […]
- First Taste Of COREY TAYLOR’s Debut Solo Album To Arrive Next Week
Corey Taylor will release the first music from his debut solo album on Wednesday, July 29. The SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman recorded the effort — which is tentatively due in September — with his solo band consisting of Jason Christopher on bass, Dustin Schoenhofer on drums, and Zach Throne and Christian Martucci (STONE SOUR) […]
- 19 Years Ago: Avenged Sevenfold’s ‘Sounding the Seventh Trumpet’
On July 24, 2001, Avenged Sevenfold released their debut disc, 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' Continue reading…
- Adam Levine Reveals The Details Of Writing Process For Maroon 5’s New Song ‘Nobody’s Love’
Maroon 5 vocalist Adam Levine shared his reaction to the band’s newest single, ‘Nobody’s Love,’ by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account and explained why this song is perfection to him. Adam revealed that he considered about the whole world while writing this song and hoped that this song could give a […]
- Why Van Halen Community Hate Wolfgang So Much, A VH Fan Page Explains And Wolf Reacts
Wolfgang Van Halen, the current bassist of the band, has commented on the tweet of a Van Halen fan account in which they explained why some of the diehard Van Halen fans in the community hate him. The official website of Van Halen named ‘The Van Halen Desk’ has released an article about the upcoming […]
- Def Leppard Is Being Accused By Making Money Off The Back Of A Pandemic
The legendary British band Def Leppard released the new merchandise to be useful during the pandemic and some fans accused the band of taking advantage of the situation. Coronavirus has affected nearly all of our habits and the products we use in our daily lives. The masks have become the most crucial tool to avoid […]
- The Rolling Stones Icon Keith Richards’ Ex Son-In-Law Died After A Train Accident
The former son-in-law of The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards has tragically died after being hit by a train on the railway track of Chichester station. The ex-son-in-law of Richards, Dominic Jennings passed away in a train crash two days after he was arrested for the accusations that he tried to look up girls’ skirts in a […]
- Slash’s First Impression of Axl Rose: ‘Soulful, Bluesy, Melodic’
The guitarist reflects on first hearing Axl and seeing him play for the first time. Continue reading…
- New JIMI HENDRIX E-Commerce Store Launched By Sony Music Entertainment’s The Thread Shop
The Thread Shop, the merchandising division of Sony Music Entertainment, in partnership with Authentic Hendrix LLC and Experience Hendrix L.L.C., has launched an online Jimi Hendrix store, offering exclusive, authorized merchandise of the legendary artist worldwide. This launch is a result of an agreement signed by the companies in 2019. The new Jimi Hendrix online […]
- Lynch Mob release ‘reimagined’ version of song “Wicked Sensation”
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- METALLICA-Headlined AFTERSHOCK Festival Canceled For 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic; Rescheduled For 2021
The 2020 edition of the Aftershock festival, which was scheduled to take place October 9-11 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, has officially been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. METALLICA and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, who were slated to headline this year’s event, will now perform at next year’s installment […]
- Grinding Through the Nonexistent Summer
The following is the fourth in a series of editorials that tackle topics more personal in nature than MetalSucks’ usual fare. These journals bridge my personal experiences with the world of metal while offering a behind-the-scenes look at forces within the industry and a peek behind the curtain of how this website operates. Previous entries: […]
- Aftershock Festival, With Metallica + MCR, Rescheduled for 2021
Plus, there will be a fourth night added. Continue reading…
