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- Dave Mustaine Slams James Hetfield: “If He’s Afraid of Lars, That’s Fine!”
Megadeth frontman and former Metallica guitarist, Dave Mustaine spoke in an interview with Rock Hard and explained his thoughts about the songwriting dispute that cancelled the release of an expanded version of Metallica’s “No Life ‘Til Leather.” He said: “I’m not gonna give [Lars] my credit, so I’m not gonna be part of it. I […]
- Listen to Rainbow’s first all-new song in 23 years
Having received its very first play on Darren Redick’s show on Tuesday (6th March), Rainbow’s new song ‘Waiting For A Sign’ is now streaming online.
- Kill No Albatross Premiere New Video “Apex Predator
For wildly energetic Burlington, ON based KILL NO ALBATROSS, intertwining the accessibility of rock, the technicality of prog, and the energy of hardcore is the name of the game. Through intelligent songwriting, creative guitar work, and emotional intensity, they meld dynamic, bold, bewitching sounds to create no holds barred rock. 2018 started with a bang, as the band […]
- Sven Gali release lyric video for new song “Kill The Lies”
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- Kristen Bell & Dave Grohl Perform Metallica “Enter Sandman” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Guest Host Dave Grohl reveals that his daughters love Kristen’s song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen so they decide to perform a mash-up of it with Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.”
- Adrian Vandenberg states VIP things like meet and greets are like whoring out the band for money
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- ROXY PETRUCCI Says A ‘Classic VIXEN Record’ Will Surface In 2019
VIXEN and MADAM X drummer Roxy Petrucci was recently interviewed by Bay Ragni of Totally Driven Radio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing with both VIXEN and MADAM X at this year’s Sweden Rock Festival: Roxy: “We play Friday, and I’m playing [at] noon […]
- Metallica – Master of Puppets (St. Anger Version)
I was bored, so I replaced all the snare hits with the St. Anger snaredrum. You’re welcome.
- From The Earth featuring Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin release debut self-titled EP
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- SOILWORK Frontman Says THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Has Become ‘Metalheads’ Guilty Pleasure’
Josh Rundquist of That Drummer Guy recently conducted an interview with vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid of Swedish metallers SOILWORK about his classic/progressive rock supergroup THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the increased exposure of late for THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA: Björn: […]
- CAN’T STAND THE HEARTACHE … Skid Row’s Sabo on reuniting with Bach: “I don’t want to be traveling around with people I can’t stand.”
CAN’T STAND THE HEARTACHE Skid Row’s Sabo on reuniting with Bach: “I don’t want to be traveling around with people I can’t stand.” Blabbermouth — France’s Loud TV conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo and bassist Rachel Bolan at a recent stop on the band’s European tour. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts […]
- CAN’T STAND THE HEARTACHE … Skid Row’s Sabo on reuniting with Bach: “I don’t want to be traveling around with people I can’t stand.”
CAN’T STAND THE HEARTACHE Skid Row’s Sabo on reuniting with Bach: “I don’t want to be traveling around with people I can’t stand.” Blabbermouth — France’s Loud TV conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo and bassist Rachel Bolan at a recent stop on the band’s European tour. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts […]
- DAVE MENIKETTI Says Y&T ‘Absolutely’ Plans On Releasing More Acoustic EPs
Mark Strigl and Mitch Lafon of the “Mark & Mitch Show” conducted an interview with Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti at this year’s M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the idea behind the band’s recent “Acoustic […]
- VOLBEAT Drummer Talks About Musical Direction Of Next Album: ‘A Lot Of Things Can Happen’
VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen told Metal Wani that he and his bandmates have been working on material for a new album since they finished last summer’s stadium tour with METALLICA and before embarking on their current European festival run. He said (hear audio below): “After the last European run, which ended in September of last […]
- Metallica – Orion (Live – James Plays Guitar Like A Bass)
Metallica guitarist and singer James Hetfield plays guitar like a bass – Roma – 2014.
- BLACK SABBATH: Official Unboxing Video For ‘Supersonic Years – The Seventies Singles Box Set’
The official unboxing video for BLACK SABBATH’s just-released “Supersonic Years – The Seventies Singles Box Set” can be seen below. Despite a run of legendary hit singles in the 1970s, BLACK SABBATH and the seven-inch single format didn’t always sit well together. After the release of their debut single, “Evil Woman”, in 1970, followed by […]
- Whiskey Myers to commence work on self-produced fifth album
Southern rock bastions Whiskey Myers have told Planet Rock they’re due to start work on their fifth studio album imminently.
- Get a Load of These KISS Toilet Seats
You know your man is working hard, he’s worth a deuce! Continue reading…
- AVERSIONS CROWN Releases New Digital Single, ‘The Breeding Process’
Australian metal destroyers AVERSIONS CROWN have released a brand new digital single to kick off their tour with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Check out the visualizer for the song “The Breeding Process” below, and stream or purchase the single via all fine digital platforms. Commented the band: “We spent some time […]
- Video: JUDAS PRIEST Performs ‘Rising From Ruins’, ‘Night Comes Down’ At Finland’s ROCKFEST (Video)
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed their new song “Rising From Ruins” live for the second time ever on June 7 at Rockfest in Hyvinkää, Finland. They also played the classic track “Night Comes Down” — which originally appeared on the “Defenders Of The Faith” album — for the second time since 1984. Check […]
- Yngwie Malmsteen Reveals Shocking Statement About Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
In an old interview from a 1994 Guitar World article, Yngwie Malmsteem was asked to do a blind critique of some of the bands and guitar players of the time. Yngwie gets played Metallica’s song “master of puppets, he has great things to say about the band except for the guitarist, Kirk Hammett! this is […]
- DRAGONFORCE’s HERMAN LI On His Solo Guitar Instrumental Project: ‘It’s Gonna Be Fun’
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was interviewed by the “Mike James Rock Show” at this year’s Download festival, which is taking place this weekend at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about DRAGONFORCE’s plans for the coming months, Herman said: “We have loads of festivals happening. We’re gonna write […]
- Tremonti Cover Metallica on Hello Kitty Guitars And It’s Very Cute
Mark Tremonti and Eric Friedman crush Metallica’s “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” on a Hello Kitty guitar and ukulele.
- BARNEY GREENWAY Says MITCH HARRIS Has Already Played Guitar On NAPALM DEATH’s Next Album
At this weekend’s edition of the U.K.’s Download festival, NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark “Barney” Grenway spoke to Metal Wani about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the follow-up to the band’s 2015 album “Apex Predator – Easy Meat”. “The music is recorded to a point, and I’m working on the vocals at […]
- Metallica – War Pigs (Black Sabbath Cover) Live 2017
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo jam “War Pigs” live at Birmingham Genting Arena on 30th October 2017.
- AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s JOHNNY CHRIST Explains How He Knows It’s Time For Band To Begin Work On New Music
Paul Anthony of Planet Rock conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ at this year’s Download festival, which is taking place this weekend at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how the members of AVENGED SEVENFOLD know it’s time to start working on material for a […]
- MICHAEL POULSEN: ‘There’s A Gonna Be A VOLBEAT Record Out Next Year’
VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen told U.K. outlet Planet Rock that he and his bandmates have been working on material for a new album since they finished last summer’s stadium tour with METALLICA and before embarking on their current European festival run. He said (see video below): “We are [in the middle of the] writing process. […]
- DAVE MUSTAINE: ‘I Think LARS ULRICH Is Just Afraid To Play With MEGADETH’
Dave Mustaine says that the previously announced expanded version of METALLICA’s 1982 demo tape, “No Life ‘Til Leather” has been indefinitely shelved because he is unwilling to give Lars Ulrich “credit for something that not only” the METALLICA drummer “did not do but he was incapable of doing.” “No Life ‘Til Leather” was released as […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant talks about the death of his son in emotional interview
Robert Plant has spoken about the tragic death of his son Karac over four decades ago.
- Zakk Wylde Says Ozzy Will Become Vocalist of Zakk Sabbath After Solo Farewell Tour
This is like an episode of Black Mirror. The post Zakk Wylde Says Ozzy Will Become Vocalist of Zakk Sabbath After Solo Farewell Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- WSOU Picks of the Week: Acid Priest, Shvpes, Yob
Plus: Parkway Drive, Kataklysm and Clutch top this week’s radio charts. The post WSOU Picks of the Week: Acid Priest, Shvpes, Yob appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Doro Releases New Song and Video, Continues to Be Passionate About Her Belt
Also: why is Nikki Sixx on her album cover? The post Doro Releases New Song and Video, Continues to Be Passionate About Her Belt appeared first on MetalSucks.
- CO-OP Frontman DASH COOPER Says His Father ALICE COOPER Offers Career Guidance From ‘An Honest Distance’
Dash Cooper — son of Alice Cooper, and front man of the band CO-OP — was recently interviewed by RadioactiveMike Z. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On CO-OP: Dash: “We’ve got a classic rock undertone, but we’ve got that modern overtone of guitar over [the] […]
- The Rolling Stones add Southampton and Coventry shows to No Filter Tour
Due to phenomenal demand, The Rolling Stones have added two dates to their upcoming UK tour.
- ULI JON ROTH Forced To Postpone North American Tour Due To Visa Issues
Legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth has been forced to postpone his previously announced North American tour due to visa issues. The trek, which was schedule to kick off in late May, was slated to celebrate a rare triple anniversary: * 40th anniversary of SCORPIONS’ “Tokyo Tapes” * 40th anniversary of the birth of ELECTRIC […]
- WHITESNAKE Bassist’s FROM THE EARTH Project Releases Debut EP
WHITESNAKE bassist Michael Devin has a new project of original material, dubbed FROM THE EARTH. The debut release is a six-song EP comprised of what Michael calls “heavy mellow rock music.” The EP was recorded at FOO FIGHTERS’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles and Water Music in New Jersey with Grammy Award-winning mixer/producer Warren Riker […]
- WATCH: Monster Truck’s Jon Harvey on his Iron Maiden ink and ‘freaking out’ over Janick Gers
Monster Truck frontman/bassist Jon ‘Marv’ Harvey has spoken about his calamitous attempts to meet his favourite band Iron Maiden.
- Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain unveils custom-built ‘Greatest Hits’ Jaguar
Nicko McBrain’s custom-built ‘Greatest Hits’ Jaguar XJ6 has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Uniform & The Body Release Collaborative Record
Chaos in its finest form. The post Uniform & The Body Release Collaborative Record appeared first on MetalSucks.
- MARK TREMONTI On ‘A Dying Machine’: ‘I Tried To Make The Music As Dynamic And Diverse As Any Album’
Chris Akin of “The Classic Metal Show” recently conducted an interview with ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti about his namesake solo band. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On writing and recording TREMONTI’s new concept album, “A Dying Machine”: Mark: “It was a challenge, but it […]
- Ex-KAMELOT Vocalist ROY KHAN Says CONCEPTION ‘Is Never Going To Be A Religious Band By Any Standards’
Italy’s “Heavy Demons” radio show recently conducted an interview with vocalist Roy Khan (ex-KAMELOT) and guitarist Tore Østby of reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On CONCEPTION returning to action: Tore: “It feels wonderful!” Roy: “It’s amazing.” Tore: “We had an […]
- Vulgar Display of Purring: Metal Compilation + Show to Benefit Homeless Cats in NY Announced!
Cats and metal together! What’s not to love? The post Vulgar Display of Purring: Metal Compilation + Show to Benefit Homeless Cats in NY Announced! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Queensrÿche have PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds for next studio album
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- Jungle Rot Announce New Album, Premiere First Single
Jingle rot. The post Jungle Rot Announce New Album, Premiere First Single appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Massive Wagons on playing Download Festival: ‘This is a real moment for us’
Massive Wagons have said playing Download Festival is one of the defining moments of their career so far.
- PUNKY + FRANKY = ANGEL … Angel announce first ever U.K. Tour plus additional U.S. dates
PUNKY + FRANKY = ANGEL Angel announce first ever U.K. Tour plus additional U.S. dates LOS ANGELES, California — Angel’s Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino announce first ever UK Tour plus additional US dates. After kicking off a series of packed shows in April for the first time together in over 35 years with stops […]
- Marilyn Murphy – For Whom The Bell Tolls (Metallica Bass Cover)
Little girl Marilyn Murphy playing Metallica’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls” like Cliff Burton.
- Thunder on Monsters of Rock and being a man down at Download Festival
The ever-genial Danny Bowes and Luke Morley of Thunder caught up with Planet Rock’s Paul Anthony ahead of their Download Festival performance.
- Mark Tremonti Reveals Why He Hate Digital Guitar Effects
Guitar legend Mark Tremonti spoke in an interview with HardDrive Radio and revealed why he hate digital guitar effects. He said: “I’ve got a Morley wah pedal that I’ve had almost as long as the guitar [probably referring to his PRS signature model]. And I have a phaser pedal with T-Rex. I’ve been approached about […]
