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- Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GUNS N’ ROSES’ Performance At 2018 DOWNLOAD Festival
GUNS N’ ROSES has released video footage of the band’s June 2018 performance at the U.K.’s Download festival. The 30-minute clip is part of the new GN’R web series dubbed “Not In This Lifetime Selects” featuring highlights from nearly four-year “Not In This Lifetime” tour. Featured songs: 00:00 Slither (VELVET REVOLVER cover) 04:16 Rocket Queen […]
- Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Shares The Key Of His Success: “I Never Drank, I Never Did Drugs”
Twisted Sister legend Dee Snider had a new interview with FOX17 Rock & Review’s YouTube channel and talked about his latest solo album named ‘For The Love Of Metal Live!’ and how he managed to build a name for himself once again through radio shows and famous reality tv shows. The iconic 65-year-old star also […]
- Chris Adler + Ex-Megadeth Bassist’s New Rock Band Releases EP
Hear two songs from Firstborne. Continue reading…
- The 10 Most Influential Grunge Icons of All Time
They each had a major impact on this short time in history. Continue reading…
- Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro Releases Solo Track “EDM (e-Dependent Mind)”
Guitarist Kiko Loureiro, of Megadeth and Angra renown, has released a new solo song called “EDM (e-Dependent Mind.” Hey, that title is clever on multiple levels! It’s an instrumental track, so there are no lyrics to dissect. But in case the name didn’t give it away, the video, which was directed by Leo Liberti, makes […]
- New JOURNEY Drummer NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN To Release ‘Immortality’ Solo Album In August
Multiple Grammy and Emmy-winning hitmaker Narada Michael Walden, who has produced multi-million-selling smashes for superstars Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and many others, has been signed to Quarto Valley Records. On August 8, he will release the dynamic new solo album, “Immortality”, a progressive music masterpiece that recalls his early days as the drummer […]
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Hopes SERJ TANKIAN Was ‘Misunderstood’ When He Branded Fans Who Support TRUMP ‘Hypocrites’
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan says that he hopes singer Serj Tankian “was misunderstood” when he said that fans who listen to their music and support U.S. president Donald Trump are “hypocrites.” Earlier this week, Tankian posted the lyrics to one of SYSTEM’s early tracks, “Temper”, on Instagam, along with a message explaining […]
- STRYPER Announces ‘Even The Devil Believes’ Single
Openly Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release “Even The Devil Believes”, the first single from their forthcoming album, on Friday, June 26. The single cover artwork can be seen below. A week ago, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet described the song in an Instagram post as “metal,” “powerful,” “relevant” and “life changing.” He added: “It is […]
- Rage Against the Machine/ Run the Jewels Mash-Up Panthers Like a Panther
DJ Skarface has followed the love affair between Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha and the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels to its natural conclusion: he made a baby! More accurately: he made a 13+ minute mash-up of RATM and RTJ utilizing Rage songs like “Killing in the Name,” “Bombtrack,” “Guerrilla Radio,” and […]
- Nikki Sixx’s Daughter Shows Off Her New Leg Tattoo Featuring A Mythological Figure From Hindu Culture
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx’s daughter and model, worldwide art shop owner at the same time, Frankie Sixx, has shared a new photo on her Instagram Stories to show off her latest leg tattoo for the first time. You may already familiar with our other articles that Frankie is obsessed with making tattoos and it […]
- Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Announces New Changes About Her Upcoming Youtube Show
Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale took her official Instagram account to announce the changes on ‘Raise Your Horns’ show on Youtube and excited the fans with it. Lzzy stated that they wanted to make acoustic sessions in honor of Juneteenth, which is also known as Freedom Day, and said that they will be answering the questions […]
- Former Enuff Z’Nuff frontman Donnie Vie releases video for new single “All My Favorite Things”
Former . The post Former Enuff Z’Nuff frontman Donnie Vie releases video for new single “All My Favorite Things” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
- EXODUS’s STEVE ‘ZETRO’ SOUZA: ‘I’m Not Ready To Die Or Check Out Yet’
In a recent video question-and-answer session with fans, EXODUS’s Steve “Zetro” Souza was asked how he stays motivated after all these years. The 56-year-old singer responded (see video below): “I’m a ball of energy. I never say die. I’m not ready to die or check out yet. I have so many things that I want […]
- Bloody Heels release 360° music video for single “Farewell To Yesterday”
Bloody . The post Bloody Heels release 360° music video for single “Farewell To Yesterday” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
- Imagine Dragons Singer Dan Reynolds Offers His Daily Dose Of Serotonin Video To All Of His Fans
Imagine Dragon’s talented vocalist Dan Reynolds has been happily married to the musician Aja Volkman since 2011. Aja is also known as being the frontwoman of an Indie Rock band called Nico Vega. The couple has three daughters and a newborn son. Recently on his official Twitter account, Dan shared a video of his little […]
- How Do Metallica’s Album Sales Compare to the Rest of the Big Four?
Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax. No four metal bands are as often grouped together as those, often celebrated as The Big Four of Thrash, or simply The Big Four. Metallica have long been the leaders of the group, far and away the biggest and most commercially successful, not just in thrash but in all of metal. […]
- YES Founding Member JON ANDERSON Releases New Single ‘WDMCF’
Legendary YES singer and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Jon Anderson has released “WDMCF” (“Where Does Music Come From”), the third single off of his highly anticipated new solo album, “1000 Hands”, an effort nearly 30 years in the making. “1000 Hands” will be Anderson’s first release via his new partnership with Blue […]
- BEYOND THE BLACK Releases Music Video For ‘Human’
German symphonic metallers BEYOND THE BLACK have released the official music video for “Human”, the latest single off their new album “Hørizøns”, out now via Napalm Records. “Human” features an almost daunting glimpse at the future, but also symbolizes the sophistication of another modern and equally gloomy melodic rock piece. Their new single is a […]
- We Have Another Mystery Band: Who Are Sleep Token?
Put your detective skills to work. Continue reading…
- Too Soon? Motoid Man’s Best of 2020… So Far
Black lives matter. Defund the police. Trans rights are human rights. Capitalism was a mistake. Here are 40 albums from 2020 that are almost as pissed as I am. Abysmal Dawn – Phylogenesis (SoM)Acid Mammoth – Under Acid Hoof (Heavy Psych Sounds)Afterbirth – Four Dimensional Flesh (Unique Leader Records)Ambush – Infidel (High Roller Records)Azusa – […]
- Stone Sour Shares Corey Taylor’s Demo Records After 12 Years Of Waiting
The official Instagram account of Corey Taylor’s Stone Sour has uploaded the unlistened demo of their legendary song ‘Hesitate’ and revealed the never-told-before story behind it. The band used the words of the guitarist, Josh Rand, and he stated that ‘Hesitate’ was one of the first songs that Corey brought into the demo sessions and […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Celebrates His 78th Birthday Making An Acrobatic Move
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney’s daughter and talented photographer, Mary McCartney, celebrated the 78th birthday of her father on Instagram and shared one of the rarest photos of Paul. As you can see in the picture below, Paul was laying down on the ground and holding his legs thought the sky. This way, Paul showed […]
- Steel Panther Become a Boy Band, System of a Down Drummer Becomes a Putz, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of June 13 – June 19, 2020 Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the world of metal? Catch up below: For their new music video, Steel Panther turned themselves into a boy band.System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan made a false, racist claim about abortion […]
- DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH’s In-Progress New Album ‘Has A Layer Of Very Intriguing Stories In It’
MEGADETH bassist spoke to Sydney Taylor of the “Metal From The Inside” podcast about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Dystopia” album. He said (hear audio below): “It’s been long [laughs] — it’s been a long process. It’s interesting that in hindsight, it’s all part of the […]
- Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Doesn’t Rule Out Autobiography
During an appearance on the latest episode of the “In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie” podcast, former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked if he had any plans to write an autobiography. He responded (see video below): “Do I have any plans? No. But it has been brought up. I’ve had people approach […]
- MAX CAVALERA Is Writing Music For Next SOULFLY Album: ‘I’m Still Musically Hungry’
SOULFLY’s Max Cavalera spoke to Kazakhstan’s “Armatura” podcast about how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime. He said (see video below): “I’ve just been writing music. I’m writing some riffs for the next SOULFLY [album] or next thing I do… I’m very inspired right now for riffs and music. I listen to a lot […]
- Mike Portnoy Criticizes ‘Live Nation’ By Calling Them Greedy Machine
On a recent Instagram post, former drummer of Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy, shared his reaction after seeing the changes in live music shows by the companies and explained how it feels like to read these. The largest event company in North America, Live Nation, decided to change its policy and wanted to give less money […]
- MIKE PORTNOY Has No Plans To Write Autobiography: ‘It Seems Like Everything’s Been Said Already’
Mike Portnoy says that he has no plans to write an autobiography. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer addressed the possibility of a tell-all book while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked if he has ever thought of penning an […]
- Attila’s Chris Fronzak Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Here's the full story. Continue reading…
- CANDLEMASS To ‘Try Out’ New Material During Livestream
On Friday, July 3, Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will perform live from Studio Gröndal in Stockholm. The band will play songs from its highly successful 2019 “Door To Doom” tour as well as trying out some brand new material. “I got some really cool riffs that would be great to jam away on that […]
- Today in Rock History – June 19
1965, The Who, Solomon Burke, Zoot Money, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Spencer Davis Group, Marianne Faithful, Long John Baldry, The Birds, (featuring a young Ronnie Wood), Dave Witting, and the Ray Martin Group all appeared at Uxbridge Blues Festival, England. 1965, The Four Tops went to number one on the […]
- Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Electra Flaunts Her Fit Body During Squat Workout
Megadeth’s legendary frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and considered as one of the most beautiful young models of the era, Electra Mustaine, has shared a new Instagram Stories video to show off her latest gym-session with the followers. As you will check out the video below, Electra has reposted her gym-partner and boxing trainer Larry Donald’s […]
- Chris Adler Launches New Project, Firstborne
Firstborne is one of those fun projects where I, the hypeman, need only share the band’s line-up to pique your interest: Chris Adler (ex-Lamb of God, Megadeth’s Dystopia) – drumsJames LoMenzo (ex-Megadeth, ex-Black Label Society, ex-White Lion, etc.) – bassMyrone (fucking MYRONE, bruh!) – guitarGirish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles) – vocals “Whoa!” say you, […]
- Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Teams Up With Former MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO In FIRSTBORNE
Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler has teamed up with fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo on new project FIRSTBORNE. FIRSTBORNE’s self-titled debut EP marks the acclaimed drummer’s first dedicated band release since his departure from MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD. FIRSTBORNE features Girish Pradhan on vocals and guitar, Myrone on guitar, LoMenzo on bass, and Adler […]
- Fit for an Autopsy Guitarist Goes Viral for Roadside Good Deed
The motorist shared her account of the kind actions. Continue reading…
- Fit For an Autopsy Guitarist Goes Viral in Racial Feel-Good Moment
A young black woman was driving down the highway when her car ran out of gas, so she did the only thing one can do in that situation: pulled over to the side of the road and called for roadside assistance. The dispatcher told her she’d need to wait about 90 minutes for help to […]
- Ozzy Osbourne Shares The Good Part Of Getting A Surgery During Lockdown
The legendary Black Sabbath member and The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, has attended his lovely wife Sharon Osbourne’s show Talk@Home with his daughter Kelly and talked about the post-surgery process. You might already remember, Ozzy has been struggling with lots of diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease, probably due to drug and alcohol abuse. Also, […]
- Sh*t That Comes Out Today: June 19, 2020
Happy Juneteenth! Despite today being a major milestone for the Black community, it’s still a Friday, and that means new release day — no stopping capitalism! Here’s some information about the holiday for you to read while listening to kick-ass metal. GreyhawkKeepers of the Flame (Fighter) Did I include this entirely because of the cover […]
- Steven Tyler Daughter Mia Says She Woke Up With A Supernatural Message From Nature
On Instagram, Aerosmith‘s iconic frontman Steven Tyler‘s actress daughter Mia Tyler posted a picture of her garden and shared the interesting coincidence she came across in nature. The legendary rock music vocalist Steven Tyler’s daughter from his marriage with American actress and model Cyrinda Foxe, Mia Tyler is also a model and an actress like […]
- ROBERT PLANT, OZZY OSBOURNE And ALICE COOPER Are Among 600 Artists Asking Congress To Save Independent Venues
Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl are among 600 artists who have written an open letter to Congress urging them to help save independent music venues in the U.S. The National Independent Venue Association posted the letter yesterday (June 18) and revealed a list of the signatories asking the government to financially […]
- JACK RUSSELL Is Putting Finishing Touches On Sequel To GREAT WHITE’s LED ZEPPELIN Tribute Album ‘Great Zeppelin’
Jack Russell says that he is putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to the GREAT WHITE album “Great Zeppelin: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin”. Released in 1998, “Great Zeppelin: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin” was a covers album dedicated to songs of LED ZEPPELIN. It was recorded live in December 1996 at the Galaxy […]
- MEGADETH’s KIKO LOUREIRO Releases New Solo Song ‘EDM (e-Dependent Mind)’
MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has released the first song from his upcoming “Open Source” fifth solo album, an instrumental titled “EDM (e-Dependent Mind)”. The new track features Loureiro on guitar and keyboards, as well as Felipe Andreoli on bass and Bruno Valverde on drums. “Open Source” will be the follow-up to “Sounds Of Innocence”, which […]
- Calm Down, Everyone, That Leaked Live Nation Memo About Reduced Artist Pay Only Applies to *Festivals*… But the Reality is Even Worse
Live Nation were back in the headlines yesterday after a leaked memo from the event promoter mega-force to talent agencies suggested that the company is trying to shift the fiscal burden they’ve suffered under the coronavirus pandemic onto artists. New policies outlined in the memo included reducing artist guarantees by 20% from their 2020 level, […]
- Sevendust Guitarist: Our Past Confederate Imagery Usage Was Wrong
'You live and learn, you admit when you do wrong and you change. And that's what everyone needs to do,' said Clint Lowery. Continue reading…
- This Weekend’s Top Livestreams: Foo Fighters, Deftones, Black Label Society, Suicide Silence and More
The weekend is here, the weekend is finally here! Which means it’s time for more of… fondly reminiscing about a time when we could all go out and congregate in public without a care in the world … while we live vicariously by watching our favorite bands perform online instead! MetalSucks has got you covered […]
- Elton John Pays Respect To Person He Owes Everything About His Musical Career
Legendary rock star Sir Elton John has celebrated the birthday of producer Ray Williams, the person who discovered Elton, via his official Instagram account, and Elton showed his gratitude to him. In the caption, Elton wrote that Ray was the person who discovered his potential and said that he owes him a great deal because […]
- The Sword Guitarist: “If You Voted for Donald Trump You Need to Take a Look at Your Life”
The Sword guitarist Kyle Shutt was our guest on this week’s episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, and as could be expected given all that’s going on in the world right now, he had plenty to say on current events, most notably the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Speaking on the uncertainty of […]
- Disturbed’s David Draiman Talks About The Killer Song They’ve Made During Lockdown
During a recent interview with Kylie Olsson for a Youtube channel, Disturbed frontman David Draiman revealed the details of the new songs that the band had been working on for a while. The heavy metal band Disturbed‘s vocalist, David Draiman, joined an interview for a Youtube channel named Download Festival and talked about the new […]
- HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE On Use Of Backing Tracks At Rock Shows: ‘I’m Not A Fan Of When I Find Out My Favorite Bands Do That’
HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke to “Offstage With DWP” about her band’s insistence on performing completely live — without the aid of backing tracks. “We do it more selfishly, not necessarily as a statement,” she said (see video below). ‘But it has kind of become this interesting statement. We’re very proud of that. But also, […]
