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- Watch Star-Lord + Drax Argue Over Ace Frehley Song in Deleted ‘Avengers’ Scene
Guardians of the Galaxy members Star-Lord and Drax the Destroyer get into it over the former’s non-stop playing of ‘New York Groove’ on his Zune. Continue reading…
- NAPALM DEATH’s BARNEY GREENWAY: ‘Our Independence Of Mind Has Kept Us Afloat All Of These Years’
United Rock Nations conducted an interview with frontman Mark “Barney” Greenway of British extreme metal veterans NAPALM DEATH at this year’s Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he would describe what exactly NAPALM DEATH is and […]
- MEGADETH Bassist Says His Upcoming ‘More Life With Deth’ Book Will Include ‘Largely Untold’ Stories From 1980s
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will release “More Life With Deth”, the follow-up to his memoir “My Life With Deth”, in November via Ellefson Music Press. The book was co-written by his business partner, radio personality and music journalist Thom Hazaert, and features contributions from Alice Cooper, Brian “Head” Welch (KORN), Dirk Verbeuren (MEGADETH) and many […]
- Lee Aaron recalls how she ended up claiming bankruptcy due to the grunge movement
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- Trivium’s Matt Heafy Delivers Titanically Heavy Version of ‘My Heart Will Go On’
The Titanic theme gets a metal makeover thanks to the Trivium vocalist. Continue reading…
- TIMO KOTIPELTO Says STRATOVARIUS Plans To Release New Studio Album In 2019
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with frontman Timo Kotipelto of Finnish/Swedish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to their July 21 performance at John Smith Rock Festival in Laukaa, Finland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the differences in performing live as an acoustic duo with ex-SONATA ARCTICA […]
- Greta Van Fleet Cancel Show, Drummer Unable to Hold Drumsticks Due To Injury
Read the band’s full statement. Continue reading…
- VISUAL EXTACY … Johnny Monaco launches new band The Socialites, prepare your eyes and ears
VISUAL EXTACY Johnny Monaco launches new band The Socialites, prepare your eyes and ears CHICAGO, Illinois — Who is Johnny Monaco? If you don’t know… we will warn you now, he is not 100% stable. But if you follow him on social media, you already know this. Insane is a great description […]
- RATT’s JUAN CROUCIER: ‘All STEPHEN PEARCY And I Are Trying To Do Is Keep The Group Moving Forward In A Positive Way’
RATT bassist Juan Croucier has told Idaho’s 94.9 & 104.5 The Rock radio station that he and singer Stephen Pearcy made a conscious decision to keep the identities of the band’s latest additions a secret until the new lineup played its first show. “We both sort of agreed that in this day and age of […]
- MATT TUCK Thinks ‘Gravity’ Is The Album That Will ‘Solidify’ BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE As A Festival Headliner
Sophie K of Scuzz TV recently conducted an interview with frontman Matt Tuck and drummer Jason Bowld of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’s new album, “Gravity”: Jason: “It’s amazing, basically. [Laughs] It’s got the most […]
- SEBASTIAN BACH: ‘There’s Exciting Things Happening For Me On The Record-Label Front’
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke to Idaho’s 94.9 & 104.5 The Rock radio station about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to his 2014 solo album, “Give ‘Em Hell”. “There’s exciting things happening for me on the record-label front,” he said. “I can’t say exactly what it is yet, but […]
- Shokker announce new second guitarist and male vocalist to replace female singer Rachl Quinn
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- Flaw Get New Van From Stephen Colbert, Shoot ‘Conquer This Climb’ Video
The van comes complete with throw pillows, a kitten and a road grandma. Continue reading…
- TARJA TURUNEN On Her Relationship With Ex-NIGHTWISH Bandmates: ‘They Have Their Own Life, I Have My Own Life. Everything Is Fine’
Chris Peters of Australia’s Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On her new live album, “Act II”: Tarja: “I’m very happy. Actually, the work for the live album, even though […]
- Volbeat Singer: “Metallica Is Biggest Heavy Rock Band And They’re Still An Amazing Live Band”
Speaking in an interview with Metalshop TV, Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen spoke about their U.S. tour with Metallica in 2017. He said: “We had the opportunity to tour with METALLICA lots of times. We’ve been very spoiled when it comes to that. Last year was a crazy year — to America, going on tour with […]
- APOCALYPTICA’s Next Album Will Probably Be All Instrumental, Says EICCA TOPPINEN
APOCALYPTICA’s next studio album will likely be an all-instrumental effort, Eicca Toppinen has revealed. The Finnish cello rockers have spent most of the last two years touring behind the re-release of their epic debut, “Plays Metallica By Four Cellos”. The remastered version of the instrumental cello-driven rock opus contains never-before-released instrumental recordings of “Battery”, “Nothing […]
- GLENN HUGHES: If A Window Opens For BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION To Make Fifth Album, Count Me In
Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was interviewed by Planet Rock at this weekend’s Steelhouse Festival in Wales. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any plans for BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION to do any more recording or touring in the near future, Hughes said: “It’s a band that is run on […]
- SOILWORK Frontman On Upcoming Record: It’s ‘Possibly The Most Epic And Darkest Album We’ve Done’
SOILWORK singer Björn “Speed” Strid spoke to United Rock Nations about the progress of the recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2015’s “The Ride Majestic” album. “I have about three more songs to do vocals for, and then it’s pretty much done; then it’s gonna be mixed,” he said (hear audio below). “And I’m […]
- Testament – Seek And Destroy (Metallica Cover)
Veteran thrash metal band Testament playing Metallica’s classic song Seek And Destroy. Lyrics Alright We are scanning the scene in the city tonight We are looking for you to start up a fight There is an evil feeling in our brains But it is nothing new you know it drives us insane Running, on our […]
- TARJA TURUNEN On Her Relationship With Ex-Bandmates In NIGHTWISH: ‘They Have Their Own Life, I Have My Own Life. Everything Is Fine’
Chris Peters of Australia’s Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On her new live album, “Act II”: Tarja: “I’m very happy. Actually, the work for the live album, even though […]
- Lucifer Plays Metallica’s Unforgiven On Piano
Just Piano NO VOICE OVER NO TALKING !!!!! Lucifer Plays Piano again and the song is Unforgiven ( Tom Ellis ) by Metallica.
- Demons Sing Of The End release video for new song “(We’re Gonna) Wake The Whole Damn Town”
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- THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD Doesn’t Consider KAMELOT To Be A Nostalgia Act: ‘We Are A Forward-Looking, Forward-Thinking Type Of Band’
Australia’s Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he still gets a “buzz” from performing new songs live: Thomas: “Oh yeah, totally. For me, it’s also because some of the […]
- CLUTCH’s NEIL FALLON: ‘We’ve Been On Tour For 27 Years. That’s Still What It’s All About For Us’
Neil Fallon says CLUTCH is at the stage in its career where the band releases albums in order to support its touring habits. The Maryland rockers will issue their twelfth studio album, “Book Of Bad Decisions” on September 7 and will hit the road in the fall with SEVENDUST and TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN. […]
- Billy Corgan Reveals He’s Not Taylor Swift’s Father (or Billy Corgan) in Instagram Posts
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman keeps it entertaining, not only shooting down a popular meme rumor but taking a closer look at his own identity. Continue reading…
