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- What Changed For James Hetfield After His Alcohol Rehab And Getting Sober, Metallica Bassist Explains
In a recent interview for Metal Hammer, Metallica‘s iconic bassist Robert Trujillo talked about the previous problems James Hetfield struggled with, and also mentioned about his current status after rehab. As you might remember, the heavy metal legend Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield has been dealing with his alcohol addiction for a while now. During the […]
- CALEB SHOMO Promises ‘Sonic Devastation’ On BEARTOOTH’s Fourth Album: ‘This Is My Best Work’
In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, BEARTOOTH singer Caleb Shomo spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band’s fourth studio album. He said (see video below): “I worked on a lot of this album on the road — a whole lot of […]
- Halestorm Singer Lzzy Hale Shares The Four Thing That We Have To Fight For
Halestorm‘s talented frontwoman Lzzy Hale posted her picture on Instagram posing in front of the American flag to celebrate the ‘4th of July,’ and she had a message concerning the recent political issues. Many celebrities and musicians joined the Fourth of July celebrations via social media platforms this year. While some of them remembering the […]
- Jimmy Page Recalls The Time He Played On July 4th, But Not For Celebrating Independence Day
The founder of the band Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page shared a memory on Instagram about the fourth of July in 1985, but he also said they don’t celebrate the day in England. Page recalled the good old times on the occasion of Independence Day. He posted on Instagram a video clip along with some photos […]
- Silent Rage frontman Jesse Damon indicates what he thinks led to the end of Simmons Records
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- Evanescence Releases Second Music Video From Their Upcoming Album, ‘The Bitter Truth’
Evanescence has released the second video clip of their upcoming album, just three days after sharing the official audio of the song for the whole streaming platforms and also YouTube. ‘The Game Is Over’ will take part in ‘The Bitter Truth,‘ which will be released this year. After sharing the first single of the album […]
- Ex-Van Halen Sammy Hagar Shows What Mexican People Think About USA’s Independence Day
Rock musician Sammy Hagar, who is also the former band member of Van Halen, celebrated the Independence Day from his house in Mexico via an Instagram post that shows what Mexican people do in this day. Has been managing a nightclub and restaurant, named ‘Cabo Wabo‘, located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur […]
- The Beatles’ Ringo Starr Shares A Funny Meme About John Lennon And Their Iconic Abbey Road Photo
The Beatles‘ iconic drummer Ringo Starr shared a hilarious meme of the famous ‘Abbey Road’ album cover on Instagram referring to the coronavirus measures of wearing masks. The eleventh studio album of The Beatles, ‘Abbey Road‘ was released on September 26, 1969. The album’s iconic cover featuring the band members walking across the street’s zebra […]
- Dave Grohl Remembers The Death Of Kurt Cobain And Explains What Exactly Happened At That Time
The drummer of Nirvana and the founder of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl recalled the tough times he underwent when the legendary musician Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994. During an interview made by the Apple Music, Dave Grohl explained what he felt with the death of Cobain at that time and how he dealt with […]
- System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Says ‘We Can’t Hide Our Past’ While Talking Over Slaves In Civil War
The great drummer of System of A Down, John Dolmayan shared his candid feelings about the Independence Day and showed his respect to the slaves who were disregarded about the construction of United States. As the time has come to fourth of July, most of the musicians displayed how they celebrated and what they think […]
- Elton John Will Make A Podcast With His Husband David Furnish, Gives The Details On Social Media
One of the most legendary musicians of all time, Sir Elton John, took to his official Instagram account to announce the new episode of his podcast, ‘Rocket Hour’, and revealed the special guest of the next episode: David Furnish. In the caption, Elton wrote that his husband, David wanted to join the podcast for a […]
- Nikki Sixx Makes Mötley Crüe Fans Sad By Announcing The End Of His Radio Show ‘Sixx Sense’
On Twitter, Mötley Crüe bass guitarist Nikki Sixx replied a fan’s tweet about his radio show ‘Sixx Sense‘ and the possibility of starting a podcast: ‘That train has left the station.’ As you might recall, the iconic guitarist of Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx had been hosting a rock radio show named ‘Sixx Sense‘ on iHeart […]
- Taylor Momsen Pays Respect To Soundgarden And Chris Cornell By Sharing A Live Video Of Them
The Pretty Reckless vocalist Taylor Momsen paid her tribute to Soundgarden and Chris Cornell by sharing a live video of the band on her official Instagram account and showed her respect for the legendary vocalist. As you might already know, Chris Cornell mentioned about his depression in lots of time. He also suffered isolation and […]
- The Dirty Denims unveil video for track “Messin’ Around” from new album ‘Ready Steady Go!’
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- Kings of Chaos feat. ex-Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini to play show in Iowa, USA on September 5th
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- Slayer’s ‘South of Heaven’: 8 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
How many did you already know? Continue reading…
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN Explains His Musical Collaboration With Armenian Prime Minister
In a recent interview with Armenian-born American television personality Araksya Karapetyan, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian spoke about his collaboration with Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan on the song called “Hayastane” (Hayastan is the Armenian name for Armenia). Asked how the track came about, Serj said (see video below): “The [2018 Armenian] Revolution […]
- Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash Celebrates The 14th Year Of His Sobriety
The lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses and one of the most popular musicians on social media, Slash, has completed his fourteenth year as a sober man right now, and his girlfriend Meegan Hodges is there to show her support to him via an Instagram post. Like countless musicians who have coped with several addictions […]
- AXL ROSE Defends His Right To Speak Out On Political Issues: Not Saying Something Is ‘Being Complicit’
Axl Rose has defended his right to speak out on political issues, saying that he feels an “obligation to say something” about the “irresponsibility of this administration.” The GUNS N’ ROSES singer, who has repeatedly voiced his displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump, explained his position in a message on TwitLonger, a related Twitter site […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Says Richmond Statues With Confederate Links Should Be Removed And Preserved In Museums
In a recent interview with The Hundreds TV, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about the ongoing efforts to remove Confederate statues along Monument Avenue in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. The debate regarding Confederate monuments has been polarizing in Richmond and other cities across the country for many years. The Richmond region and […]
- Video: 8-Year-Old Girl Covers Overkill’s “Elimination” with Parents
Metalhead family Bryce and Nadia Waring and their eight-year-old daughter, Alexis, have teamed up for a cover of Overkill’s 1989 classic, “Elimination,” re-appropriating the original’s lyrics about the AIDS crisis to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The family explains to MetalSucks via email: “We’re proud to present our version of Elimination by the almighty band Overkill. […]
- In the ’80s, Ozzy Osbourne Was The God Of Heavy Metal: Here’s The Proof
On Instagram, the rock and roll photographer Ross Halfin posted some photos of Ozzy Osbourne in concert on the ‘Fourth of July’ in 1981 showing fans with a sign saying, ‘Ozzy is God.’ One of the legendary vocalists of all time Ozzy Osbourne performed in ‘Day on the Green‘ concert in Oakland, California on July […]
- DEFTONES’ New Album Tentatively Due In September
DEFTONES singer Chino Moreno has offered an update on the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Gore” album, which was recently recorded for a tentative late 2020 release. Speaking to Tim “Herb” Alexander for the PRIMUS drummer’s “Herb’s Happy Hour” show, Chino said (see video below): “We have a record that we finished maybe — I don’t […]
- BRENT SMITH To SHINEDOWN Fans: ‘Your Safety Will Always Be The Number One Priority’
SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Nikki of the FM99 WNOR radio station about what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (see video below): “It’s going to come back. It’s gonna have to come back in a way that is… There’s gonna be different protocol. But don’t have a knee-jerk reaction when […]
- Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter Post Covers of Each Other’s Songs
Back in 2018, Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter toured together, and as one of the perks with a VIP ticket package, attendees received a 7″ containing one track by each band playing a song by the other. Those covers have now finally been given a digital release: you can stream Between […]
- Janet Gardner & Justin James to release new album ‘Synergy’ on August 7th
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- Was Jesus White Or Black? STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Says ‘It Shouldn’t Matter’
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that the race and appearance of Jesus Christ “shouldn’t matter” because “He was, is and forever will be our Savior.” While the most common image of Jesus Christ, at least in Western cultures, has been that of a bearded, fair-skinned man with long, wavy, light brown or […]
- Nekrogblikon Post Zany Cover of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey”
Nekrogoblikon have put their trademark imprint of zaniness, electronica and other eclectic influences upon System of a Down’s well-known hit, “Chop Suey,” in a version of the track that’s surely unlike any way you’ve ever heard it before. Despite the somber nature of Serj Tankians lyrics, a small dose of levity is quite welcome in […]
- Axl Rose Rips Surgeon General on Twitter, Gets Response
Adams' televised response to questions about large gatherings did not sit well with Rose. Continue reading…
- American Bombshell reveal new guitarist Justin Bryant
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- If Iron Maiden Covered “Enter Sandman,” It Might Sound Like This
Last autumn, before the world ended, the YouTuber Metal Börje provided us with an entertaining bit of video entertainment that combined two of our favorite topics — Metallica and Slipknot — into one, with a cover of “Enter Sandman” performed in the style of Slipknot. After months of exhaustive research and peer reviewed studies, Börje has […]
- Ex-EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says ‘Everything’s Cool’ Between Him And His Former Bandmates
Ex-EXODUS singer Rob Dukes says that “everything’s cool” between him and his former bandmates, six years after he was fired from the group. The San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve “Zetro” Souza, who previously fronted EXODUS from 1986 to […]
- TWISTED SISTER’s DEE SNIDER Says He Had To ‘Beg’ Producer TOM WERMAN To Include ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ On ‘Stay Hungry’ Album
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider has once again slammed Tom Werman over the veteran hard rock producer’s collaboration with the group on the triple-platinum “Stay Hungry” album. During an appearance on “The Jasta Show”, the Internet program hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, Snider said (see video below): “A producer, and this is just a […]
- Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Celebrates Post Malone’s Birthday With A Backstage Photo
Megadeth bass guitarist David Ellefson celebrated the 25th birthday of rap musician, Post Malone, via his official Twitter account by sharing a rare-known photo with him. As you can see in the picture below, David and Post Malone were in the backstage and posing for the camera. David was wearing full of black, and Post […]
- Tommy Lee Wife Brittany Reminds Us How Elegant She Is While Showing Off Tanned Body
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife, Brittany Furlan Lee, celebrated ‘Independence Day’ by sharing a new photo of herself on the official Instagram account and showed off her astonishing beauty once again. In the picture, you can see that Brittany was chilling on the outside and posing for the camera while sitting on the grass. […]
- Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant Shows ‘One Direction’ That The Rock Community Have To Go
The legendary co-founding member of Led Zeppelin and one of the most famous activists of our industry, Robert Plant, has shared a new tweet on his official Twitter account and showed his support to ‘Let The Music Play’ movement once again. As you might already remember, lots of stars in the music industry have joined […]
- Today in Rock History – July 5
1964, The Irish band Them, featuring Van Morrison, record “Gloria.” 1965, The Four Tops record their number five hit “It’s the Same Old Song,” which resembles their number one “I Can’t Help Myself.” 1965, Marty Balin and Paul Kantner formed a Folk-Rock group that would evolve into the Jefferson Airplane, the premier San Francisco psychedelic […]
- Here Is What DESTRUCTION’s First ‘Socially Distanced’ Concert Looked Like
German thrashers DESTRUCTION played their first concert after the coronavirus pandemic closures on Saturday (July 4) in Pratteln, Switzerland. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, only 300 tickets were made available at the 1,600-capacity Z7 club, and it “it was not sold out,” according to YouTube user Heike M.666, who attended the gig and uploaded a […]
- Leprous Release Live Video of Final Pre-Pandemic Show, Announce Two IRL Concerts
Prog outfit Leprous (Ihsahn’s former backing band) have released a live music video for their track “The Sky is Red,” shot on March 1, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal, at what would end up being the band’s final show before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down concerts everywhere. You can watch the 11-minute performance below. Leprous are […]
- Rivers Cuomo Tried to Start Metal Band Before Weezer
Sixty Wrong Sausages played one show. Continue reading…
- Marilyn Manson Shares A Special Photo With His Cat To Celebrate Independence Day
The iconic American musician Marilyn Manson posted on Instagram an amazing photo with his cat to share the joy of Independence Day with his fans. As well as his dedication to his unique music and style, Manson is also known for his affection to the pets, especially the cats. To celebrate the most significant and special […]
- RUDY SARZO: How QUIET RIOT Ended Up Becoming ‘Overnight’ Success With ‘Metal Health’
In a new interview with “Tommy Röckit’s Rhythm Nation Rock Show”, former QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo reflected on how the band became an “overnight” success with “Metal Health”, the first “heavy metal” album to top the U.S. chart. He said (see video below): “[It was] serendipity. Being in the right place at the right […]
- 32 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’
On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.' Continue reading…
- Rolling Stones Bassist Reveals How He Was Trolled By Keith Richards While Working At Studio
The Rolling Stones’ touring bass guitarist Darryl Jones spoke in the recent interview with ‘Bass Player Magazine’ and revealed one of the weirdest conversations he had with the band members. In the conversation, Darryl recalled the time he was entering the audition and explained what happened there. He said that Mick warned him after playing […]
- KISS Bassist Gene Simmons’ Wife Shannon Slams The Haters By Calling Them Idiots
KISS icon Gene Simmons’ wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, posted a photo of herself and her husband on Instagram to celebrate the ‘Fourth of July’ but she had a few harsh words for the haters. The legendary bass guitarist of KISS, Gene Simmons has been happily together with actress and model Shannon Tweed since 1983. The […]
