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- Metallica – Seek and Destroy (Demo – with Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney)
No Life ’til Leather was recorded on July 6, 1982. It is Metallica’s most widely circulated demo tape. Seek and Destroy – Dave Mustaine.
- Hellyeah Offer Vinnie Paul ‘Thank You’ Video Tribute
In a newly posted tribute video, footage of the late Vinnie Paul offering a personal thank you to the fans sets off a heartfelt clip. Continue reading…
- LACK OF INFORMATION … Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt
LACK OF INFORMATION Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt LOS ANGELES, California — We want information. Information. Information. But… no one seems to have it. Maybe we should call Iron Maiden and see if they can help. After months of speculation about […]
- Hellyeah Post Video Tribute to Vinnie Paul
The effects of the loss of Vinnie Paul to the metal community cannot be understated. We’re going to be celebrating his life for months (years, even), and with good reason: the man was a damn legend. While Vinnie’s Hellyeah bandmates Tom Maxwell and Chad Gray both shared some words of their own on Vinnie’s death […]
- Black Stone Cherry compete in 1988 Battle of the Bands contest in ‘Bad Habit’ video
Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Family Tree’ in two weeks, Black Stone Cherry have premiered the ‘Bad Habit’ video.
- GUS G.: Why FIREWIND Did Not Become Bigger
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was recently interviewed by “The Classic Metal Show”. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he thinks his decision to join Ozzy’s band in 2009 […]
- Surviving HELLYEAH Members Pay Tribute To VINNIE PAUL In New Video
The surviving members of HELLYEAH have released a two-minute video tribute to the band’s fallen drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott. The clip, which can be seen below, opens with a message of gratitude from the man himself. “I just wanna personally thank everybody out there that’s always supported me in every band I’ve ever been in […]
- Philip Anselmo Dedicates Pantera’s ‘Slaughtered’ to Vinnie Paul
See footage of Scour performing the ‘Far Beyond Driven’ favorite. Continue reading…
- Prophets of Rage Reveal First New Song, ‘Heart Afire’ From Next Album
Get your first taste of Prophets of Rage’s upcoming disc with a track dropping just in time for their summer tour. Continue reading…
- ASESINO To Celebrate DINO CAZARES’s 52nd Birthday At Los Angeles Concert; Mexican Festival Appearance Announced
ASESINO, the death metal/grindcore project featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and FEAR FACTORY/ex-STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals), will play at The Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, September 1. The event, which will also serve as Dino’s 52nd birthday party, will feature support from THANATOLOGY, LEPRA (first show in 20 years), […]
- Doro releases lyric video for new song “Lift Me Up”
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- Plastic Tears release video for “Miss Stumbling Legs”
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- Jeff Pilson states that “feud” between Don Dokken and George Lynch started off as publicity angle
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- Metallica – Hole in the Sky (Black Sabbath Cover)
Metallica playing Black Sabbath’s classic song Hole in the Sky (Black Sabbath Cover) 21.03.06
- GHOST’s TOBIAS FORGE Says ‘There Has Been A Lack Of New Talent Or New Ambition’ In Rock Genre
GHOST leader Tobias Forge was interviewed on the June 15-17 edition of Full Metal Jackie’s nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. Asked how the recent passings of larger-than-life rock stars like David Bowie and Lemmy Kilmister have motivated GHOST in terms of filling the void […]
- ROBERT PLANT Jokes LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Will Take Place In A Fast-Food Restaurant
Robert Plant has joked in a new interview that a LED ZEPPELIN reunion could only happen in a fast-food restaurant. When pressed about the band’s 50th anniversary this year, the inevitable archival releases, and the hopes for yet another concert featuring the surviving ZEPPELIN members, the singer told Press Association: “Only in a chip shop […]
- Like a Storm Teach You How to Play the Didjeridoo
Growing up in New Zealand, Like a Storm frontman Chris Brooks became fascinated with the didjeridoo, a 1,500 year old wind instrument. Continue reading…
- Every Chester Bennington One-Year Anniversary Memorial Service
Check out a list compiled by Talinda Bennington. Continue reading…
- DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: ‘By Your Command’ Performance Video From ‘Ocean Machine – Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv’
On September 22, 2017, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT played a special show at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Devin’s landmark “Ocean Machine” album in full, as well as a set of fan-requested tracks alongside the Orchestra of Plovdiv State Opera. This concert was filmed, and on July 6, 2018, […]
- Kissin’ Dynamite unleash video for “You’re Not Alone” from new album ‘Ecstasy’ released today
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- Prophets of Rage Release New Track “Heart Afire”
Prophets of Rage — the group consisting of the three members of Rage Against the Machine not named Zack de la Rocha, Public Enemy’s DJ Lord and rapper Chuck D, and Cypress Hill rapper B-Real — released their debut album less than a year ago, but their politically fueled rap-rock mission ain’t stopping any time soon: they revealed earlier this week that […]
- Prophets of Rage Release New Track “Heart Afire”
Prophets of Rage — the group consisting of the three members of Rage Against the Machine not named Zack de la Rocha, Public Enemy’s DJ Lord and rapper Chuck D, and Cypress Hill rapper B-Real — released their debut album less than a year ago, but their politically fueled rap-rock mission ain’t stopping any time soon: they revealed earlier this week that […]
- Video Premiere: KORPIKLAANI’s ‘Harmaja’
The official video for the song “Harmaja” from Finnish folk metallers KORPIKLAANI can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Kulkija” (“Wanderer”), which will be released on September 7 via Nuclear Blast. The “Harmaja” clip was directed by Ville Lipiäinen, who has previously worked with NIGHTWISH, BEAST IN BLACK and […]
- Coming Soon to Brooklyn: Mathcore Indexfest, Featuring Car Bomb, Yashira, Dead Empires, Mary Todd and More
Hooooo boy, this one’s gonna be loud! Metal Injection has teamed up with the Mathcore Index podcast to bring you one of the most mind-numbing weekends of intellectual heavy metal you’ll see in Brooklyn this year. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, July 14th as a matinee and all day on Sunday, July 15th at […]
- PRONG’s TOMMY VICTOR Has Already Written Eight Songs For Follow-Up To ‘Zero Days’
PRONG mainman Tommy Victor has confirmed to the “Thunder Underground” podcast that he has already begun working on material for the follow-up to last year’s “Zero Days” album. “During the last time off [from the road], I wrote about eight songs,” he said (hear audio below). “I’ve gotta see what they’re like. I played a […]
- Coming Soon to Brooklyn: Mathcore Indexfest, Featuring Car Bomb, Yashira, Dead Empires, Mary Todd and More
Hooooo boy, this one’s gonna be loud! Metal Injection has teamed up with the Mathcore Index podcast to bring you one of the most mind-numbing weekends of intellectual heavy metal you’ll see in Brooklyn this year. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, July 14th as a matinee and all day on Sunday, July 15th at […]
- Metallica Kills Justin Bieber After He Covers Fade To Black
Apparently Justin Bieber covers Fade To Black by Metallica, and they’re mad.
- Video: Zakk Wylde and His Six-Year-Old Son Pen Smash Hit “Toxic Diarrhea”
Here’s just the feel-good, fluff story you need heading into your weekend: while celebrating the sixth birthday of his son Sabbath Page (actually his name), Ozzy / Black Label Society guitarist, New Jersey ambassador, viking spirit god and generally hilarious dude Zakk Wylde spontaneously penned a song on guitar that the pair sang as a […]
- U.D.O. release video for “One Heart One Soul” from upcoming album ‘Steelfactory’
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- The Veer Union Salute Chester Bennington With Acoustic ‘Numb’ Cover – Exclusive Video Premiere
The Crispin Earl-led band pays homage to late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington with their new video and cover for ‘Numb.’ Continue reading…
- 4 Year Old Kid Rocking Out And Playing Air Drums To Metallica
Four and nine year old kids rocking out to their favorite song in the car, Metallica’s “One”
- Former KING DIAMOND Bassist HAL PATINO Suffers ‘Mild Heart Attack’
Former KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino suffered a “mild heart attack” over the weekend. The news was revealed by his son, Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino), who recently embarked on a North American tour, with his father handling bass duties during the trek. Said Maryann: “We are currently in Las Vegas headed […]
- Worship at the Altar of Skeletonwitch’s New Song “Temple of the Sun”
Skeletonwitch really seem to have nailed it on their upcoming new album Devouring Radiant Light, yeah? It took them a little while to dial in their vibe with new vocalist Adam Clemans (also of Wolvhammer), but after only one middling EP (The Apothic Gloom, 2016) I think they’ve got it locked in now. What I’ve heard […]
- Omnium Gatherum Go Hard with “Gods Go First”
There are some superficial, likely coincidental similarities between the new Aborted single, “Squalor Opera,” and the new Omnium Gatherum single, “Gods Go First.” Both bands are European. Both bands come from (admittedly very different spectrums of) death metal. Both bands are on Century Media. And both songs’ videos are bathed in neon colors worthy of Enter […]
- SIX FEET UNDER Releases ‘Unburied’ Collection Of Previously Unreleased Material
Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have released a new album of previously unreleased material, titled “Unburied”, via Metal Blade Records. Produced by frontman Chris Barnes and mixed/mastered by Chaz Najjar at Badlands Recording in Denver, Colorado, the collection features nine tracks from the “Undead” (2012), “Unborn” (2013) and “Torment” (2017) sessions. “Unburied” is only […]
- THE MAGPIE SALUTE Feat. Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Members: Listen To ‘For The Wind’ Song
THE MAGPIE SALUTE, which brings together the reunited guitar team of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from THE BLACK CROWES, bassist Sven Pipien (also from the CROWES) along with lead singer John Hogg (HOOKAH BROWN, MOKE), drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua, will release its debut album, “High Water I”, on August 10. It […]
- SKID ROW: Pro-Shot Footage Of Savigny-Le-Temple, France Concert
Duke TV has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of SKID ROW’s May 23 performance at Empreinte in Savigny-le-Temple, France. Featured songs: 0:41 – “Sweet Little Sister” 4:03 – “Piece Of Me” SKID ROW has collaborated with several other artists, including members of SLIPKNOT and HALESTORM, on the songwriting process for the final installment of the […]
- Trivium’s Matt Heafy Covers Toto’s “Africa”
To me, Toto’s “Africa” will always be that song college a cappella nerds sang as a staple of their sets. Ditto for “Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Brothers. All those layers of vocal harmonies are perfect for the a cappella treatment, ya know? To everyone else in the world right now “Africa” is […]
- PHILIP ANSELMO Dedicates PANTERA Classic ‘Slaughtered’ To VINNIE PAUL (Video)
Philip Anselmo dedicated a cover of the PANTERA classic “Slaughtered” to Vinnie Paul Abbott during Thursday night’s (July 5) SCOUR concert at the Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland. Video footage of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Rock N Roll Experience). SCOUR is the extreme metal supergroup featuring Anselmo alongside John Jarvis (PIG […]
- Ann Wilson Unveils Cover of Audioslave’s ‘I Am the Highway’
The Heart singer is preparing an album of covers honoring David Bowie, Jack Bruce Tom Petty and more. Continue reading…
- Hear ANN WILSON’s Cover Of AUDIOSLAVE’s ‘I Am The Highway’ In Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL
Late SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE vocalist Chris Cornell is one of the many artists whom HEART singer Ann Wilson pays tribute to with her new collection, “Immortal”, due out September 14. The album will feature Wilson’s versions of classic songs by such icons as Cornell, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Glenn Frey, George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Leslie […]
- TUFF DIARIES #3 … My Tuff audition, Jim Gillette screams, a near fist fight and our debut show with Warrant. By Stevie Rachelle
TUFF DIARIES (Entry #3) My Tuff audition, Jim Gillette screams, a near fist fight and our debut show with Warrant. By Stevie Rachelle AXL ROSE, W.A.S.P., PAIR-A-DICE, PARADISE, TAZ AND SEX WITH AN OLDER WOMAN. — It was July 7th 1987 and I woke up in Van Nuys California. I had been hanging out with Todd […]
- Listen To New PROPHETS OF RAGE Song ‘Heart Afire’
A new PROPHETS OF RAGE song titled “Heart Afire” has just been released via Spotify and can be streamed below. The track comes just a few days after PROPHETS OF RAGE bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk revealed in an interview with Finland’s Kaaos TV that the band has already finished its second album. […]
- OMNIUM GATHERUM: ‘Gods Go First’ Video Released
The official video for “Gods Go First”, a brand new song from Finnish metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM , can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “The Burning Cold”, which will be released on August 31 via Cenury Media. The cover artwork was once again created by Olli-Pekka Lappalainen, who has […]
- Bassist TODD ‘SEXY T’ STRANGE To Exit CROWBAR Once Again
CROWBAR will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its classic 1998 album, “Odd Fellows Rest”, by performing it in its entirety on August 4 at the Southport Hall in the band’s hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. The concert will mark the final appearance with CROWBAR of bassist Todd “Sexy T” Strange, who will no longer be […]
- Dropout Kings Release Official Music Video For “Going Rogue”
Just a few weeks ago, the Arizona-based six pack DROPOUT KINGS released the single “Scratch&Claw“ of their debut album AudioDope which will be released on August 10 via Napalm Records. Today the band strikes again and releases “Going Rogue“! The band about “Going Rogue“: “A few of us in this band were in another band […]
- Dropout Kings Release Official Music Video For “Going Rogue”
Just a few weeks ago, the Arizona-based six pack DROPOUT KINGS released the single “Scratch&Claw“ of their debut album AudioDope which will be released on August 10 via Napalm Records. Today the band strikes again and releases “Going Rogue“! The band about “Going Rogue“: “A few of us in this band were in another band […]
- LISTEN: The Magpie Salute premiere new track ‘For The Wind’
The Magpie Salute, featuring former Black Crowes members Rich Robinson, Sven Pipien and Marc Ford, have premiered a new song.
- BATTLE BEAST Guitarist On Upcoming Album: ‘Musically, It’s The Same, But It’s Much More’
Guitarist Joona Björkroth of Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST has confirmed that the band will enter the studio later this year to begin recording its fifth album for a 2019 release. Speaking to Infernal TV, Joona said (see video below): “We do the summer festivals, and then we hit the studio. I have written maybe 14 […]
