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- Watch AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Masterfully Covered on Stylophone
Circuits ready, turn on the AC/DC. Continue reading…
- Whitesnake’s David Coverdale Shares His Living Room That Fans Only Imagine How Rich He Is
Whitesnake founder and also the one and only administrator of his band’s official account, David Coverdale, has shared the latest image of his living room and admired his followers with hic precious-looking stuff. As many fans went to the comment section of the post, lots of David followers took the others’ attention to the special […]
- Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5: “I Could Not Imagine A Life Without Her”
John 5, who is the lead guitarist of Rob Zombie, celebrated the 11th anniversary of his marriage with Rita Lovery yesterday and showed his love to Rita by sharing great moments of their wedding on Instagram. John also wrote a message for describing his feelings about being in a relationship with Rita and said that […]
- Johnny Rotten’s Wife Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease
John Lydon is now caring for his wife full-time. Continue reading…
- Who Is The Greatest Guitar Player Of All Time? TED NUGENT Weighs In
In a recent interview with Bushnell, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was asked to name the greatest guitar player of all time. He responded (see video below): “There are so many miracle workers on the guitar, and I’ve jammed with the best. I got to jam with B.B. King. I played bass with Chuck Berry and […]
- Descend’s “Lily” Is for Those of Us Who Miss the Days When Opeth Were Heavy
For the past 24 hours, I have listened to nothing but The Deviant, the third full-length from Stockholm’s Descend. I haven’t been doing that to torture myself: The Deviant is fuckin’ GREAT. It’s epic and heavy and epic and beautiful and epic and progressive and did I mention it’s GODDAMN EPIC? If you’re a grump […]
- Are The Acacia Strain Releasing a New Album in July?
So, like, remember how The Acacia Strain have been releasing this two-song EPs or maxi-singles or whatever for the past four months? And remember how all of the names of those releases were all single letters — specifically D, E, C, and A? And remember how I was a real dumb dildo who figured out […]
- NEW YEARS DAY’s ASH COSTELLO Feels ‘Just As Creative As Ever’ During Coronavirus Pandemic
NEW YEARS DAY singer Ash Costello has confirmed to U.K.’s Rock Sound that the band has been using the coronavirus downtime to start work on material for the follow-up to 2019’s “Unbreakable” album. Speaking about how the creative process is taking place, Ash said (see video below): “I actually just talked to one of my […]
- Alice Cooper Is Ready To Share His Rare Memories With The Beatles’ Paul McCartney
The fronting member of his self-titled band and Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper, has sent a new post on his own verified Instagram account and announced that his latest podcast is now available for all fans for free. As you will read the caption of the post, on this episode of Alice Cooper’s Vintage Vault, Alice […]
- Eddie Van Halen Star’s Wife Shows How She’s Escaping From The Chaotic State Of The World
Eddie Van Halen’s lovely wife and famous Twitter phenomenon, Janie Van Halen, has posted a new photo message on her account and revealed what does dancing means for him. As you might already know, the fans are familiar with her YouTube account and many dance videos with her partner. Today, she shared a new message […]
- Pink Floyd Icon David Gilmour Was Rejected By Security Before A Live Show, Here’s How He Reacted
The Aristocrats drummer Marco Minnemann talked in a recent interview with David Slavković from Ultimate Guitar and revealed an untold story about David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. As we all know, Steven Wilson is carrying the flag of progressive rock these days. He never hides his admiration for David Gilmour but UG author Slavkovic’s recent […]
- Korn Star Brian Welch Showing His Respect To Prince With A Gathering Message
The talented guitarist of Korn, Brian Welch shared a quote from the late pop music icon Prince on Instagram to remember him and celebrate his birthday. The legendary musician, Prince sadly passed away in 2016 at the age of 57. He was found dead in an elevator at his Paisley Park Studios, Minnesota. Later, the […]
- Tommy Lee Says He’s Going To Smash Some Tubs Soon
Recently on Twitter, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee shared the news about an upcoming live event with Modern Drummer Magazine: ‘I’m gonna smash some tubs.’ As you might remember, Mötley Crüe’s big summer tour was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the iconic drummer of the band, Tommy Lee, released two singles ‘Knock Me […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Doesn’t Think METALLICA Will Retire Anytime Soon: ‘They’re Kind Of Eternal’
In a recent interview with Chris Annunziata of 90.3 WMSC’s “The Metal Teddy Bear Experience” radio show, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked which new bands have the potential to be the new torch bearers to carry on the metal genre after veteran acts like METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and LAMB OF […]
- Metallica Kick Off DWP’s ‘Offstage With DWP’ Digital Series
Danny Wimmer Presents will be providing online content. Continue reading…
- Listen To New ENUFF Z’NUFF Song ‘Broken Love’
ENUFF Z’NUFF will release its new album, “Brainwashed Generation”, on July 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The follow-up to 2018’s “Diamond Boy” is described in a press release as “a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the ENUFF Z’NUFF catalog, all while retaining the undercurrent that has kept them […]
- Worlds Beyond – PARALYDIUM
Seemingly out of nowhere, PARALYDIUM have conjured one of the melodic metal albums of the year. Armed with the same rhythm section as fellow Swedes’ DYNAZTY, who have already dropped an absolute melodic-ripper this year, this band operate on similar territory, but “Worlds Beyond” is a deceptively unconventional beast. Herein, overwrought balladry, ultra-uplifting power metal […]
- Aaron Lewis Confirms Staind Are Working on New Music
Their first new music in nearly 10 years. Continue reading…
- Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Pens ‘Super Heartfelt Message’ For Someone Special
Michael Jackson‘s musician and activist daughter Paris Jackson shared lovely moments from her close friendship with Caroline D’Amore on Instagram to celebrate her birthday. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s only daughter Paris Jackson also became a musician and peace and love advocate just like her father. She has been using her social media accounts often […]
- Tom Morello Schooled This Poor Dude Who JUST Figured out That Rage Against the Machine Are Political
In an event reminiscent of The Great Paul Ryan Shellacking of 2012, Rage Against the Machine started trending on Twitter last night when this one Trump supporter with 45 followers @’d Tom Morello and said this: “I use to be a fan until your political opinions come out. Music is my sanctuary and the last […]
- Lamb of God’s Mark Morton on Chris Adler vs. Art Cruz: Art Cruz’s Drumming Is “A Little Less Robotic”
Lamb of God the band are about to drop Lamb of God the album, which is their first release with their new drummer, Art Cruz (Winds of Plague). That’s a big deal: Cruz’s predecessor, Chris Adler, is beloved by fans, and his playing has inarguably been a big, big part of LoG’s sound. So, naturally, […]
- Judas Priest Vocalist Rob Halford Gives A Fatherly Advice To People Try To Be Sober
During a recent interview with Rolling Stones, Judas Priest‘s lead singer Rob Halford gave some recommendations about the process of getting sober. The iconic frontman of Judas Priest, Rob Halford struggled with alcoholism until the mid-1980s. However, Halford stated earlier this year that he had been sober for 34 years. During an interview with Rolling […]
- NITA STRAUSS Feels Inspired To Write ‘Some Dark Music’ For Her Second Solo Album
Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, spoke to Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez” about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for her second solo album. Strauss’s upcoming disc, which is tentatively due in late 2020, will be the follow-up to her first solo […]
- Today in Rock History – June 10
1966, Steve Marriott of The Small Faces collapsed while performing on UK TV show Ready Steady Go! The group were forced to cancel the following week’s gigs. 1966, Big Brother & the Holding Company perform with their new lead singer, Janis Joplin, for the first time. 1967, In Woodstock, N.Y., Bob Dylan and the Band […]
- Corey Taylor Pens Foreword for Upcoming Book About ’80s Hard Rock
It's 'Nothin' But a Good Time.' Continue reading…
- Mötley Crüe Fans Make Fun Over Motorcycle Photo Of Vince Neil: “Neil Young From Green Day?”
Glam metal legend Mötley Crüe’s official Instagram page has posted a rare photo of Vince Neil which from the music video of ‘Girls Girls Girls.’ If you watch the video, you’ll see that Vince is posing on a motorcycle. So, we can say that it’s the whole story of this photo. In the caption of […]
- The Birth Of Hateful Existence – DOMINION OF SUFFERING
A new project from Neptun, former drummer with Slovakian death metal legends NOMENMORTIS, DOMINION OF SUFFERING’s debut is one of those low-key, unassuming releases that could easily get lost in these wildly fruitful times. Fortunately, it jumped out at me like a heavily armed stalker. Like pretty much every death and black metal debut ever, […]
- METALLICA’s Full Performance At 2017 ROCK ON THE RANGE To Kick Off ‘Offstage With DWP’ Series
Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent promoters in the United States, has announced a new online content series, “Offstage With DWP”. The series will feature never-before-seen festival performances straight from the DWP vault, one-on-one band interviews, exclusive acoustic performances, lifestyle segments and more. “Like so many other live event producers, we have been […]
- SouthGang guitarist Butch Walker recalls offending famed songwriter Desmond Child by inadvertence
SouthGang . The post SouthGang guitarist Butch Walker recalls offending famed songwriter Desmond Child by inadvertence appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
- Ted Nugent Clarifies If He’s Against The ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protests
The famous rock musician and patriot Ted Nugent shared a story on his Instagram account declaring his side on the Black Lives Matter movement. The iconic singer and guitarist Ted Nugent has been known as a passionate Trump supporter. Nugent and his wife Shemane have been showing their reactions against the violent protests to stop […]
- SOAD, Green Day + Volbeat Lead 2021 Rock Am Ring Rock Im Park
When they come back around. Continue reading…
- Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium, and In Flames Announce Streaming Event
Megadeth and Lamb of God’s co-headline tour with Trivium and In Flames was dubbed, quite literally, “The Metal Tour of the Year.” Which it very well may have been… if not for the coronavirus pandemic, the defeat of which necessitated that the tour, like all tours, be delayed (at least, the summer leg has been […]
- Kurt Cobain’s Courtney Love Responds To People Who Criticize Her Educational Level
Kurt Cobain’s widow and the former star of Hole, Courtney Love, shared a bunch of new photos of what she’s reading these days and admitted that her politics comes from herself, not the place he was raised. You will check out the caption of Courtney right below that she also responded to the harsh people […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Says New Drummer ART CRUZ Is ‘A Little Less Robotic’ Than CHRIS ADLER
Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on June 19 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015’s “VII: Sturm Und Drang” marks LAMB OF GOD’s first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as the replacement for the […]
- SHINEDOWN’s BRENT SMITH Says New SMITH & MYERS Album Is In The ‘Mastering’ Stage
SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke to 104.9 The X radio station about the forthcoming album from SMITH & MYERS, his collaboration with SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers. Regarding what fans can expect from the follow-up to 2014’s “Acoustic Sessions” EP, Brent said: “It’s not just every song on acoustic and a vocal. There’s a bit instrumentation […]
- IN A FLASH … Legendary ’80s Rock Photographer Mark Weiss publishes “The Decade That Rocked”
Cinderella “Night Songs” debut album shoot 1986 Metal Sludge — Mark Weiss was more than just a photographer during hard rock’s explosion in the 1980s. He lived it. From the photo pit to the backstage dressing room to the hotel parties to the tour bus. Weiss has seen it all, and yes the New Jersey […]
- ALICE COOPER: ‘We All Can’t Wait To Get Back On Tour’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to Finland’s Kaaos TV about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. “I think what they’re saying now is at the beginning of 2021, they’re gonna have a vaccine for everybody,” Alice said. “But I think that when this coronavirus […]
- Here’s How Freddie Mercury Got Involved In Grand Theft Auto Universe
On Instagram, one of the fan pages dedicated to Queen icon, Freddie Mercury, revealed a little-known fact about the band’s song ‘One Vision‘ and its appearance on the famous game Grand Theft Auto. A fan account on Instagram named ‘Freddiemercuryonline‘ shared the picture of the band members during the video clip of ‘One Vision’ and […]
- New Petition Asks Richmond, VA to “Erect a GWAR Oderus Urungus Statue in Place of Robert E. Lee Statue”
I’m baffled by the ongoing fight re: whether or not to tear down statues of Confederate “heroes.” Not only were these guys racists, they were, quite literally, losers. And not even noble losers who went down fighting for a worth cause! Just plain old regular losers!! This being the case, MetalSucks fully endorses tearing these […]
- Avril Lavigne Sends A Message To Fans About The Direction Of US Protests: “It’s Not Complete Yet!”
The coronavirus danger is still alive, and the reports about the deaths from that virus are coming on the headlines of newspapers and TV reports. On the other hand, The United States Of America is facing a national movement for black people after the tragic death of George Floyd. The Canadian rock singer, Avril Lavigne, […]
- ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’ Launches Live, Interactive, Online Masterclass Events
Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp has launched new live, interactive, online masterclass events featuring an array of top-level artists and record producers from the comfort of your home. The masterclass events allow you to be live with the artist in an intimate group of 20-25 people, where you will learn, hear stories, be privy to […]
- Keanu Reeves + Alex Winter Crash San Dimas High School Graduation
'Bill & Ted Face the Music' comes out this August. Continue reading…
- SouthGang guitarist Butch Walker recalls the Sunset Strip being very competitive in the late ’80s
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- We Are The Night – MAGNUS KARLSSON’S FREE FALL
Hats off, as they say, to MAGNUS KARLSSON. The Swede already has plenty on his plate, what with being lead guitarist for PRIMAL FEAR and routinely charged with putting together projects for FRONTIERS MUSIC, the recent ALLEN/OLZON album included. In fact, it’s impressive that Karlsson has found the time to revisit his FREE FALL project, […]
- Bad Wolves Singer Says Racism Is ‘Manufactured’ for the Media
Watch a conspiracy-laden video primer from the rocker. Continue reading…
- Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Offers Advice for Closeted Gay Metalheads
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford isn’t just the most famous gay man in metal — he’s a trailblazer. Halford came out of the closet at a time when there were absolutely no guarantees that the metal community would accept a gay man. And I’m willing to bet his example has lead plenty of fans to […]
- Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill, BPMD) on The MetalSucks Podcast #341
Legendary thrash metal vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill) is our guest this week. We discuss his supergroup cover band, BPMD (featuring Mike Portnoy, Phill Demmel, and Mark Menghi), we break down their album track by track as he shares his memories of seeing the songs performed live in the 1970s, learn how Saturday Night Special […]
- MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM And IN FLAMES To Take Part In ‘The Metal Tour Of The Year’ Streaming Event
To celebrate what would have been the start of one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, showcasing four of the world’s very best metal bands, “The Metal Tour Of The Year” will broadcast a mammoth streaming event this Friday, June 12 beginning at 2 p.m. PST / 5 p.m. EST / 10 […]
- Marilyn Manson Implies He’s Next In Line For Ozzy Osbourne’s Throne
The iconic phenomenon Marilyn Manson posted a recent photo on his official Instagram account and made a brilliant Ozzy Osbourne reference with it. While Marilyn tags Johnny Depp on the photo for no reason, he also recalled Black Sabbath Legend Ozzy Osbourne’s nickname by changing a letter: ‘The Price of Darkness.’ Manson also mentioned that […]
