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- The German Government Has Granted Live Music Venues €150 Million
Small music venues in America have been left to fight for scraps after being some of the businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus shutdown. The U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided some lifeline to many of them, but those funds are only designed to cover two months’ worth of payroll, and it’s going to be […]
- Rob Trujillo Recalls The Time Metallica Screwed Up During A Live Show: “I Was So Embarrassed”
San Francisco based metal legend Metallica’s virtuoso bass player Rob Trujillo talked during the recent episode of Youtube podcast Drinks With Johnny. He revealed the story of his most embarrassing Metallica moment. He remembered the time Metallica performed in Paris in front of 85.000 people and said: “Johnny Hallyday in Paris, 85,000 people – to […]
- Jay Weinberg Covers Bruce Springsteen as Father’s Day Gift
From son to father. Continue reading…
- Tom Petty’s Family Rip Donald Trump Over Unauthorized Use of Song
They won't back down, filing a cease and desist order. Continue reading…
- Papa Roach Target ‘Early 2021’ for Next Studio Album
The band is well into writing for the upcoming release. Continue reading…
- Suicide Silence Announce More Virtual Tour Dates
Suicide Silence have added a handful of dates to their previously announced “Virtual World Tour.” The virtual workaround for these concerts in the coronavirus era will have geo-gated tickets so that only those in each market can view their specific stream. In addition to the multi-cam, pro-shot set, each show will include “an extensive post-performance […]
- Slipknot Icon Corey Taylor’s Wife Alicia Flaunts Tattooed Body In Spice Girls Look-Alike Photo
Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor’s wife and Cherry Bombs’ dancer, Alicia Taylor, showcased her flawless and tattooed body by sharing a new picture of herself on the official Instagram account. As you can see in the picture below, Alicia got a tattoo that surrounds her right arm and suits her body. Also, she […]
- The Rolling Stones Announce New Merch Collection For 40th Anniversary Of Emotional Rescue
The Rolling Stones announced new products for the 40th anniversary of their iconic song ‘Emotional Rescue,’ by sharing a new post on the official Twitter account and excited the fans. In the tweet, the Stones revealed that these products are limited edition and features ‘She’s So Cold’ song and artwork of the album. Also, they […]
- Ozzy Osbourne Says He Was Lucky He Didn’t Choke On His Vomit By Referring The Death Of AC/DC’s Bon Scott
The legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Ozbourne, spoke in the recent interview with Classic Rock and revealed his feelings about being alive by mentioning the alcohol and drug usage of the early of his career. In the interview, Ozzy stated that he is so lucky to be alive and also doesn’t know why he […]
- Gene Simmons Daughter Sophie Responds To Speculations About If She Has A New Boyfriend
KISS icon Gene Simmons’ lovely daughter and talented musician/model, Sophie Simmons, revealed if Felix Cartel is her boyfriend or not by sharing a new post on the official Instagram account. As you might remember, Sophie joined Felix’s song named ‘Mine’ about three months ago and every fan of Sophie wondered if they are together or […]
- Original Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony Is 66, Sammy Hagar And John 5 Celebrates His Birthday
Original bass guitarist of Van Halen, Michael Anthony, entered his 66th birthday today and his long-time friends Sammy Hagar and John 5 celebrated this special day via their official Instagram account. Sammy celebrated Michael’s birthday by saying that he is the rockinest bass player of all time, and John 5 just casually celebrated this day […]
- RUDY SARZO On FRANKIE BANALI’s Cancer Battle: ‘He’s A Fighter. He Ain’t Going Down.’
Rudy Sarzo says that Frankie Banali is a “fighter” who is always “looking out after everybody” else. Sarzo and Banali were bandmates in the classic lineup of QUIET RIOT, whose “Metal Health” album is widely considered to be the first by a metal act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Rudy discussed his […]
- Halestorm Singer Lzzy Hale Says Being Bisexual Is The Best Choice For Everyone
Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale made a new question and answer session on Twitter and responded to some questions and messages she got from the fans. During the recent one, she mentioned her sexual behavior once again. First of all, Lzzy has posted a photo of Halestorm members where can be seen with their reverse gender, […]
- Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Shows His Longing For Good Old Days By Sharing A Photo After 33 Years
Aerosmith and Hollywood Vampires guitarist, Joe Perry, has posted a new photo series on his official Instagram account to recall the live performance that the band played in Texas in 1987. The official account of Aerosmith posted the photo series, but Joe took his photo and the crowd to upload them on his own official […]
- Unleash the Archers Unleash Overarching New Tune, “Abyss”
Three cheers for whichever person at Napalm Records is responsible for social network marketing, because for months I’ve seen nothing but Unleash the Archers videos autoplay after whatever it is I’m watching. Either through selective grooming or sheer repetition I’ve come to realize that the band is phenomenal, and now I’m a fan. It worked! […]
- Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Keeps Being An Inspiring Rock Icon For Everyone With His Recent Live Performance Video
Def Leppard’s legendary drummer Rick Allen showed off his talent at drumming by sharing a new video on his official Instagram account and excited the fans with this video. Rick announced that he has been training and getting ready for the Palenke Arts’ show on June 27, 2020. He mesmerized the followers by singing at […]
- Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti Opens Up About How Music Industry Will Change After Global Epidemic
The lead guitarist of Alter Bridge, Mark Tremonti, spoke out in a recent interview with Ultimate-Guitar and shared how the music industry will change after the coronavirus epidemic. The coronavirus is affected the whole world by causing long lockdown days for everyone in the world. During these crazy times, the music industry is facing massive […]
- Guns N’ Roses Beauty Melissa Reese Shares Makeup Free Photo To Show Her New Hairstyle
On a recent Instagram post, Guns N’ Roses’ newest member Melissa Reese flaunted her natural beauty and showed her new hairstyle with her followers. In the picture, you can see that Melissa took a selfie inside the house, and she was looking so beautiful even without wearing any makeup. Also, she revealed her freshly blue-dyed […]
- System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian Reveals What He Feels About Slayer And Their Legacy
In a recent interview made by Metal Hammer, System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian has revealed the ten albums that changed his life. While talking about them, he also shared what he really thinks about the thrash metal giant Slayer. Serj paid respect to Slayer’s Reign In Blood album, which was released in 1986, […]
- Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Vampires Officially Say ‘We’re Disappointed’ Announcing 2020 European Tour Postponement
Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Vampires announced the postponement of the upcoming Europian Tour of the band via official Instagram account and saddened the community. Hollywood Vampires joined the bands who postponed their shows due to the coronavirus outbreak and stated that they are deeply sorry about it. Also, they will reveal the details […]
- METALLICA’s ROBERT TRUJILLO Explains Inspiration For His ‘Doodles’ With KIRK HAMMETT
During a recent appearance on “Drinks With Johnny”, the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about the so-called “doodle,” the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band’s last few tours. At each stop, Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett have been covering […]
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN: ‘We Can No Longer Withstand Stupid Leadership’
During a June 14 interview with “Vahe Berberian Live”, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian spoke about the importance of focusing on the right issues in the particularly hot political climate the world is in right now. “There’s not a lot of reasonable leaders left,” Serj said (see video below). “I was thinking of […]
- Led Zep Mastermind Jimmy Page Proves That He’s The Professor Of Music And Rock Guitar
Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page did another ‘on this day’ session by sharing another memory on his official Instagram account and proved that he is the professor of music. Jimmy mentioned the day that he received an honorary doctorate of music at the University of Surrey at Guildford Cathedral in 2008 and revealed his […]
- Today in Rock History – June 21
1967, Jimi Hendrix and the Jefferson Airplane perform at San Francisco’s Fillmore. 1968, The Who appeared at Durham University, Durham, England. 1969, Young David Bowie signs with Mercury Records. The label has to wait three years for him to produce a successful follow-up to “Space Oddity.” 1969, Jimi Hendrix plays the Newport Jazz Festival for […]
- PSYCHOSEXUAL Feat. Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER: ‘Baby On Fire’ Video Due Next Week
“Baby On Fire”, the latest video from PSYCHOSEXUAL, the new rock band fronted by former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer, will make its online debut on Friday, June 26. A teaser clip is available below. Joining Spencer’s alter-ego, Devil Daddy, in the group are guitarist Crucifier, bassist Astaroth and drummer Volac. “Baby On […]
- CONCEPTION Feat. Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: ‘Anybody Out There’ Music Video
The official music video for the song “Anybody Out There” from reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, can be seen below. The track is taken from CONCEPTION’s latest album, “State Of Deception”, which was released on April 3. The band’s first full-length offering in over two […]
- TOMMY LEE Defends Twitter For Fact-Checking DONALD TRUMP: ‘Everything That Guy Says Is Never Correct’
Tommy Lee says he doesn’t understand why Donald Trump was so upset with Twitter when the social media platform called the president’s tweets “potentially misleading.” Late last month, Twitter flagged two of Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud, saying that the move stemmed specifically from the possibility that the […]
- Freddie Mercury And Queen Have A New Anthem For Warning People About COVID-19 Danger And It’s Hilarious
Freddie Mercury Club, which is one of the biggest fan pages of Queen frontman on Instagram, has shared a new photo on its social media page and the photo is featuring a hilarious message for the people who don’t care about social distancing and coronavirus rules. As you can see below, there’s a board that […]
- Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Salutes Father in Personal Tribute
'Your writing has punch, David. Punch is power,' his father critiqued. Continue reading…
- Watch Hour-Long Compilation Of Highlights From Previous QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Tours
An hour-long compilation of highlights from previous QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT tours can be seen below. Forced by the coronavirus outbreak to postpone their much anticipated “Rhapsody” European summer tour which today (Sunday, June 21) would have seen the band end its run of 14 U.K. arena shows at London’s The 02, having also played […]
- TOM PETTY’s Family Blasts TRUMP Over Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Won’t Back Down’ At Tulsa Rally
Tom Petty’s family has sent a cease-and-desist notice to the Donald Trump campaign over the president’s use of “I Won’t Back Down” at his Tulsa rally on Saturday. “Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to further a campaign that leaves too many Americans and common sense behind,” Petty’s estate and rights […]
- Seven Videos of Fathers Jamming Metal with Their Kids!
Metal has been around long enough to become multi-generational, and no pastime is more emblematic of bridging the age gap than making music together. Whether it’s highly skilled professionals (Max and Jay Weinberg), full-fledged father-kid bands (Sockweb) or the myriad examples of fathers conducting improvisational jams or rehearsed numbers with their kids (several of the […]
- SLIPKNOT’s JAY WEINBERG Records BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Cover As ‘Father’s Day’ Gift For His Dad
SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg recorded a cover version of the Bruce Springsteen classic “Candy’s Room” as a Father’s Day gift for his dad, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND drummer Max Weinberg. He has also created a quarantine-style video for the track featuring Mlny Parsonz (ROYAL THUNDER), Jeff Matz (HIGH ON FIRE), Stephen Brodsky […]
- Nigerian Wedding Moshing to System of a Down Goes Viral
It’s no secret that there are way too few black voices in rock and metal. For a genre that prides itself on accepting everyone, there are too few role models for aspiring black metal musicians to look up to (not “black metal,” smartass), and as such, the genre has not often been a welcoming place […]
- DRAGONFORCE Is ‘Almost Finished’ Writing New Album
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was a guest on the latest episode of Nuclear Blast’s “Saturday Night Lockdown” with host Francesco Paoli of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Asked how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime, Herman said (see video below): “We played our first show [in support of our eighth full-length LP, ‘Extreme Power Metal’] on the […]
- Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana ‘MTV Unplugged’ Guitar Sells for $6 Million
It's a new record for an auctioned guitar. Continue reading…
- Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Showcases ‘Papa Het’ Mark Of His New Brand
Thrash metal legend Metallica has a foundation named ‘All Within My Hands,’ which was created by ‘Tallica itself to support workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. On the official Instagram account of ‘All Within My Hands,’ Metallica frontman James Hetfield has posted a new photo to show his brand new […]
- Tora Tora thinking of releasing a second part to their ‘Unplugged’ EP
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- Charlie Benante: First Recorded ‘Blast Beat’ Came From S.O.D.
The drummer points to 'Milk' being the first recorded blast beat. Continue reading…
- LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Says Response To His Collaboration With CHESTER BENNINGTON Was ‘Mind-Blowing’
LAMB OF GOD’s Mark Morton spoke to Midwest Beatdown about his debut solo album, “Anesthetic”. Produced by Josh Wilbur and executive produced by Jake Oni, the LP came out in March 2019 via WPP Records/Spinefarm. Guest artists on the effort include late LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, Paolo Gregoletto and Alex Bent of TRIVIUM, Jacoby […]
- Primitive Man Unveil Devastating New Track, “The Lifer”
Primitive Man, aka the heaviest band in existence, have released a new song, “The Lifer,” from their forthcoming album, Immersion. Frontman Ethan McCarthy comments: “’The Lifer’ is about being cursed with and unable to shed the desire to create. The lack of financial security that comes with that. It is also about the ever-present on the road psychosis […]
- Serj Tankian Praises Viral Nigerian Metal Wedding Reception Video
'Simply awesome,' says Tankian of the passionate wedding reception video. Continue reading…
- DEEP PURPLE’s STEVE MORSE Teaches You How To Play New Single ‘Man Alive’ (Video)
A video of DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse teaching you how to play the band’s new single, “Man Alive”, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Whoosh!”, which will be released on August 7 via earMUSIC. “It’s an abstract concept,” frontman and lyricist Ian Gillan told Billboard about the […]
- PAPA ROACH Releases 2020 Version Of ‘Tightrope’ Song From ‘Infest’ Album
California rockers PAPA ROACH have released a 2020 version of the song “Tightrope”, which originally appeared on the band’s multi-platinum, classic album “Infest”. Check it out below. “Infest” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess […]
- QUIET RIOT Cancels Arkansas Concert Due To ‘Serious Health Concerns’
Due to “serious health concerns,” QUIET RIOT has elected to cancel its previously announced “socially distanced” concert on July 4 month at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas as part of the Magic Springs Summer Concert Series. MOLLY HATCHET and BLACKFOOT will still perform as planned. This past Tuesday (June 16), […]
- Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea Stuns Fans As He Declares Admiration For A Rap Album
The iconic bass guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, stunned his followers by revealing his favorite rap album of all time via sharing a new post on his official Twitter account. In the post, Flea praised the talent of famous rapper Killah Priest and shared his thoughts about him. He stated that Killah Priest’s […]
- DOKKEN To Be Rejoined By Guitarist REB BEACH For Two Concerts Next Month
DOKKEN has announced a pair of socially distanced concerts next month that will feature special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE). Support at the shows will come from LYNCH MOB, which is led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch. Both dates will include an “encore performance” with Lynch and DOKKEN leader Don Dokken. The shows […]
