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- Huntress’ Jill Janus Teams With Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Angus Clark for ‘Victory: The Rock Opera’
The Huntress vocalist and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist have worked on this project for nearly a decade. Continue reading…
- BOBBY DALL Says POISON ‘Should’ Be Making New Album, But He Doesn’t Know If It Will
Bobby Dall says that POISON “should” be making a new studio album but claims that he doesn’t know if it will happen. POISON’s last album of new material was 2002’s “Hollyweird”. Back in 2007, they released “Poison’d”, an album of covers. Asked in a new interview with All That Shreds if there is any chance […]
- WATCH: Iron Maiden’s ‘Aces High’ gets World of Warplanes music video
Iron Maiden’s ‘Aces High’ has been given a World of Warplanes music video to celebrate a collaboration between Bruce Dickinson and Wargaming.
- Moneybrother Covers Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” – Polar Music Prize 2018
Metallica and The Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) received the Polar Music Prize 2018 at a ceremony at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm in June 2018. Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo from Metallica attended the event, as well as Dr Ahmad Sarmast, the founder of ANIM.
- Nine Inch Nails Debut New Song “Ahead of Ourselves” Live
The new Nine Inch Nails EP, Bad Witch, will be out this Friday (June 22), and I’m oddly unexcited. I think because the first single, “God Break Down the Door,” didn’t do much for me. It seems not unlikely that this release will be more Not the Actual Events and less Add Violence. And while a fan-filmed bootleg […]
- MIKE SHINODA On LINKIN PARK’s Future: ‘You Can’t Just Hire Some Schmuck To Get Up There And Sing With Us’
According to The Pulse Of Radio, LINKIN PARK singer Mike Shinoda revealed in a new interview with Rolling Stone that he had late bandmate Chester Bennington’s voice in his in-ear monitors during some of the songs the surviving members of the group performed at its Bennington tribute concert last October. Shinoda explained: “I’m used to […]
- IRON MAIDEN Singer Teams Up With WORLD OF WARPLANES For Video Series About World War II Combat Aircraft
Wargaming — the company behind free-to-play titles World Of Tanks (2010), World Of Warplanes (2013) and World Of Warships (2015) — has announced that IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will host 10 online educational warplanes diaries. Launching today, this free-to-view series is set to be released weekly on the World Of Warplanes official portal and […]
- Bad Touch announce new album ‘Shake A Leg’ and 18-date UK Tour
Bad Touch will embark on an 18-date UK tour this autumn in support of their new album ‘Shake A Leg’.
- Watch a Meteor Fall From the Sky During a Foo Fighters Show
Right as Taylor Hawkins ended his drum solo. Continue reading…
- GEORGE LYNCH Says There Is ‘There Is Talk’ Of Classic DOKKEN Lineup Playing ‘At Least One Big Show Next Year’
George Lynch has told SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he hopes the classic lineup of DOKKEN will regroup for more live shows following the band’s successful 2016 tour of Japan. “I would like to revisit it, but I wouldn’t bet on it happening, although there is talk of at least one big show next year,” […]
- Moron Pees on Fans After Every Time I Die Set
Here’s a tip: Don’t do this. Continue reading…
- FOO FIGHTERS Fans Worried About DAVE GROHL’s Voice
According to The Pulse Of Radio, a contingent of FOO FIGHTERS fans are growing concerned for Dave Grohl’s voice, fearing that he may have done permanent damage to his vocal cords. After the band played last Monday night (June 11) in Antwerp, Belgium, one fan wrote at the FOO FIGHTERS’ Reddit page following the show […]
- Cave In Share Video Footage of Complete Tribute Set to Caleb Scofield at Roadburn Festival
Cave In co-guitarists Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath performed a special tribute set to the late Caleb Scofield at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands in April, the first of three such events. The second took place just last week in the band’s hometown of Boston, while the third is planned for Los Angeles in […]
- Rammstein Announce New Year’s Eve Beach Party Shows in Mexico
Because “German industrial metal” is synonymous with “beach party,” Rammstein just announced a pair of shows in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this coming New Year’s Eve. The first performance will take place on the holiday itself, after which the band will take a day off and come back for more on January 2nd, 2019. Hey, giant […]
- METALLICA Donates POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Money To Three Charities
According to Billboard, METALLICA has donated its monetary award from the Polar Music Prize to three charities. 50 percent of the one-million-Swedish-Kroner prize (just over $130,000) went to the Stockholm City Mission, which supports the homeless; 25 percent to the World Childhood Foundation, founded by Sweden’s Queen Silvia; and 25 percent to the Afghanistan National […]
- DESTRUCTION’s SCHMIER Quits PÄNZER: ‘It Is Time For Me To Move On’
DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has exited PÄNZER, the heavy metal “supergroup” featuring Pontus Norgren (HAMMERFALL) and V.O. Pulver (G.U.R.D., POLTERGEIST) on guitar and Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, ex-RUNNING WILD) on drums. Schmier said in a statement: “I had some great fun with PÄNZER the last years, but now it is time for me to move on! Yes, […]
- TOMMY LEE’s Son To His Father: ‘You’re Not Even Around Enough To Know What Kind Of A Person I Am’
Brandon Lee, the son of MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, is continuing to call out his dad for using Father’s Day as an opportunity to say that his two kids “can be assholes.” Brandon addressed Tommy directly via Instagram, writing: “Tommy. If you want to bad mouth me, do it to me face. You post […]
- Legendary Nirvana Engineer Steve Albini Wins World Series of Poker Tournament
Steve Albini isn’t just a legend behind the board, he’s a gangster at the poker table. Continue reading…
- Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators Announce New Album + 2018 Tour
They will return with their first new album in four years. Continue reading…
- Reaction Video: Deafheaven, “Canary Yellow”
We’re back with another new episode of Metal Reacts Only, the weekly show in which host Jon Weigell listens to a brand new metal track for the first time and shares his thoughts and reactions. This week, Jon tackles the new song “Canary Yellow” by the always controversial Deafheaven. Is it metal? Is it hipster music? […]
- Metallica Divvy Polar Music Prize Donations Amongst Three Charities
Polar Music Prize winners are presented with a check of about $130,000. Metallica donated the money to three charities. Continue reading…
- Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch, a Perfect Circle Releases Amongst the Highest Selling Metal and Hard Rock Albums of 2018 so Far
Metal Insider has helpfully compiled a list of 2018’s highest selling metal and hard rock albums so far. It’s exactly what you’d expect in that a lot of it is old and the majority of it is radio rock garbage. For that same reason, it’s also kind of depressing. Check out the list below, then […]
- 10 Hilarious Ritchie Blackmore Moments
Ritchie Blackmore is an undisputed guitar god, as well as ‘Spinal Tap’ incarnate. Continue reading…
- Neil Young on farewell tours: ‘What kind of bulls*** is that?’
In a fresh interview promoting his Western movie Paradox, Neil Young has lambasted artists who announce ‘retirement tours.’
- Skid Row postpone final four UK tour dates due to illness
Skid Row have postponed their remaining UK tour dates on ‘doctor’s orders’.
- TOMMY LEE’s Son Shares Video Of His Unconscious Father After MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Writes That His Kids ‘Can Be Assholes’
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee engaged in a Father’s Day social media war of words with his son Brandon. The 55-year-old rocker took to Instagram on Sunday to honor his dad, while lamenting what he says were his own failures as a father. “Being a father ain’t easy! I’m so tired of the fake shit […]
- Nine Inch Nails Get ‘Ahead of Ourselves’ Debuting New Song Live
Watch them cover a Joy Division song too. Continue reading…
- Late Cave In Bassist Caleb Scofield: The Austerity Program’s Justin Foley Reflects on Boston Tribute Show
“Singing is an inclusive thing. It gives somebody something to do at a concert – they feel like they’re a part of it… When I see people singing, it makes me feel like I’m getting something back” -Ian MacKaye on early writing for Fugazi “Our Band Could be Your Life” –Michael Azerrad Just after midnight […]
- TOMMY LEE’s Son Shares Video Of His Unconscious Father After MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Writes His Kids ‘Can Be Assholes’
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee engaged in a Father’s Day social media war of words with his son Brandon. The 55-year-old rocker took to Instagram on Sunday to honor his dad, while lamenting what he says were his own failures as a father. “Being a father ain’t easy! I’m so tired of the fake shit […]
- GRAVE Announces New Drummer, TOMAS LAGRÉN
Swedish death metallers GRAVE have announced the addition of drummer Tomas Lagrén to the group’s ranks. The band states: “We have a new drummer. He has been with us for the past year and done a great job behind the drums. A hard-hitting son of a bitch and the brother of Mika.” GRAVE 2018 is: […]
- Too Soon? Axl’s Best of 2018… So Far
We do these ‘Best of So Far’ lists in alphabetical order because at this juncture there’s no point agonizing over the running order. Having said that, unless the new Tool album comes out this year and is truly a Wyld Stallyns-level event, you can pretty much bet that Pig Destroyer’s Head Cage is going to be […]
- MONSTER MAGNET Announces Fall 2018 North American Tour
March of 2018 saw the release of the latest MONSTER MAGNET masterpiece “Mindfucker” on Napalm Records. Following three exclusive Northeastern U.S. shows, the band headed across the pond for a European headline tour. Now they are ready to return to North America for a full headline tour this fall. The band will hit the road […]
- Code Orange’s Jami Morgan on The MetalSucks Podcast #243
Jami Morgan of Code Orange is our guest this week. We discuss the band’s latest standalone single “Only One Way,” the ways he sees the band releasing songs, albums and other content in the future, his fondness for MMA and wrestling, the importance of validation from established artists, touring Europe with System of a Down, […]
- Alice in Chains Reveal Third 2018 U.S. Tour Leg for October
However, they’ve yet to reveal the title or release date of their new album. Continue reading…
- Steven Tyler announces solo London show
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has announced details of special London show this summer.
- Maryland Deathfest 2019: First 25 Bands Announced
Maryland Deathfest 2018 has come n’ gone, and you know what that means: it’s time to start thinking about MDF 2019! HOO-RAY! To that end, the fest’s organizers have just announced the first twenty-five bands on the bill, with many, many more to be added later. As usual, there’s already a buncha killer bands here. […]
- Rob Scallon Delivers Banjo Version of Gojira’s ‘The Heaviest Matter in the Universe’
Watch the barnyard performance of ‘The Heaviest Banjo in the Universe.’ Continue reading…
- Former 3 Doors Down Bassist Todd Harrell Arrested on Drugs + Weapons Charges
Police were called to the house for an alarm, but found drugs, weapons and a report from his wife that an argument had turned physical. Continue reading…
- SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS To Release ‘Living The Dream’ Album In September; North American Tour Announced
SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will release their third album, “Living The Dream”, on September 21. The band will support the disc by embarking on tour of the U.S. and Canada in early September. The artist pre-sale starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time on each stop. Use the password “SLASH18” to fet […]
- KETTLE BLACK … Tommy Lee calls sons and ex-wife Pamela Anderson “A??holes” on Father’s Day instagram
KETTLE BLACK Tommy Lee calls sons and ex-wife Pamela Anderson “A??holes” on Father’s Day instagram Daily Mail UK — Tommy Lee and his eldest son Brandon have engaged in another public spat – this time on Instagram. The Motley Crue drummer, 55, posted two throwback photos in honor of Father’s Day with an extensive caption in […]
- Chris Cornell’s Daughter Toni Posts Moving ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ Duet for Father’s Day
The late Soundgarden vocalist had recorded the Prince cover with his daughter prior to his death and she released it to honor him on Father’s Day. Continue reading…
- Maryland Deathfest 2019 Announces First 25 Bands
Baltimore will be pummeled by grind, death metal and black metal all over again next year. Continue reading…
- Hungarian Students Cover Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” And It’s Really Good
The school band from Berze Nagy János High School in Gyöngyös, Hungary, recently covered Metallica‘s hit “Nothing Else Matters” and filmed a solid music video for it. Metallica’s management got word of the cover on YouTube and promptly sued the kids so hard their great grandkids will be in debt. I’m kidding – the band and their management […]
- Nergal: New Behemoth Album Will Be “Different”
Back in February Behemoth released a couple of video clips of Nergal recording a guitar solo and laying down vocals for the band’s upcoming, as-of-yet untitled new album, so it’s a safe bet that the record is finished by now. As for what it sounds like? That’s anyone’s guess, although we do have the very […]
- Here Are the Highest Selling Rock + Metal Albums of 2018 So Far
Who do you think is on the list? Continue reading…
- Metallica – James Hetfield Dressed Like Elvis Presley And He Came On Stage
Metallica frontman James Hetfield dressed like Elvis Presley and cover a song from him.
- Tommy Lee + Son Brandon Reignite Beef With Father’s Day Social Media Flap
After claiming his sons didn’t know the value of things, Lee’s son Brandon reminded him of their recent altercation and called him out for not showing up. Continue reading…
- DEVILDRIVER Frontman: ‘Right Now, I’m Not Really Scared By That Many Metal Bands In The Scene’
Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara about the band’s forthcoming “Outlaws ‘Til The End: Vol. 1” full-length album of outlaw country-gone-metal anthems. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: I know this is something you’ve been working on for a while. What gave you […]
- Metallica – Fade To Black (Live Moscow 1991)
Metallica made history. 1 million people. 28 September 1991 Monsters Of Rock Tushino Air Field, Moscow, Russia.
