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- Hellyeah’s Kyle Sanders Reflects on Drummer, Friend + Cook Vinnie Paul, Reveals New Album Progress
The bass player spoke to SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin about Paul’s famous BBQs. He also said that the band finished tracking music for their next album. Continue reading…
- Dyscarnate are on Tour in the U.S. Right Now!
Dyscarnate’s 2017 album With All Their Might was an absolute beast. So beastly I named it THE death metal record of 2017, and so beastly I chose it as my fourteenth favorite record of the entire year. You know what else was fucking beastly? Their live performance. I saw them on last year’s Bloodletting North […]
- Limp Bizkit, Asking Alexandria + Beartooth Lead 2018 Detroit Self Help Festival
A Day to Remember’s Self Help Festival is making the rounds with another 2018 installment. Continue reading…
- DAVE MUSTAINE: I Never Said That LARS ULRICH Was Standing In The Way Of More ‘Big Four’ Shows
Dave Mustaine says that he never blamed METALLICA’s Lars Ulrich for the lack of more “Big Four” shows. The MEGADETH leader made headlines earlier in the month when he told Danish web site Heavymetal.dk that he “strongly” doubted there would be any more concerts featuring the so-called “Big Four” of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, […]
- Alice in Chains Reveal ‘Rainier Fog’ Album Details, Unleash ‘So Far Under’ Song
Get all the key album details including the pre-order info and hear the new song ‘So Far Under.’ Continue reading…
- Guns N’ Roses announce pop-up event to celebrate ‘Appetite For Destruction’ re-release
Guns N’ Roses are hosting a pop-up event in London to coinciding with the expansive re-release of their seminal debut album ‘Appetite For Destruction’.
- Crosson release video for song “Hero”
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- IRON MAIDEN Sued Over Songwriting Credit By Former Singer DENNIS WILLCOCK
According to The Sun, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are being sued by their former singer Dennis Willcock for allegedly stealing the lyrics to some of their classic early songs. Willcock claims to have written the words to the tracks “Prowler”, “Charlotte The Harlot”, “Phantom Of The Opera”, “Iron Maiden” and “Prodigal Son”, which […]
- Former L.A. Guns singer Marty Casey releases video for solo single “Anything You Want”
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- Tony Iommi to talk about his life and career at Birmingham Town Hall
Heavy metal overlord Tony Iommi has announced ‘An Evening With…’ event in his native Birmingham this summer.
- Guns N’ Roses: All Songs Ranked
We ranked every Guns N’ Roses song, up to and including the bonus tracks from the new ‘Appetite for Destruction’ reissue. Yowza! Continue reading…
- Watch: Baroness Perform as an Acoustic Trio at Hellfest
Baroness delivered some unfortunate news earlier this week, as they revealed that drummer Sebastian Thomson had to fly home to the States from the band’s tour in Europe due to a family emergency. Thomson will be back with the band in a few days, but was forced to miss the band’s performance at Hellfest on […]
- Sammy Hagar Reached Out to Alex Van Halen on His Birthday, Heard ‘Nothing’
Sammy Hagar has revealed in a new interview that he reached out to estranged Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen recently and was met with radio silence. Continue reading…
- Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
Congrats to reader Benita Allen! Benita correctly identified our most recent logo as belonging to the band GraveCoven, and thus wins a grab bag of metal goodies from The MetalSucks Mansion Archives! Congrats, Benita! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal goodies to give away! What’s […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES: Listen To Previously Unreleased Piano Version Of ‘November Rain’
A previously unreleased “piano” version of the classic GUNS N’ ROSES song “November Rain”, taken from the upcoming reissue the band’s classic 1987 debut album, “Appetite For Destruction”, can be streamed below. “Appetite For Destruction” will be re-released on June 29 in a “Locked N’ Loaded” box via Universal Music Group. The “Appetite For Destruction: […]
- Public Memorial For VINNIE PAUL To Be Held In Dallas On Sunday
A public memorial for late PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will be held on Sunday, July 1 at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Fans interested in attending “Vinnie Paul: A Public Celebration Of Life” must receive a wristband to enter the Bomb Factory. The line for wristbands will begin at noon outside the venue prior […]
- Thomas Gabriel Fischer of Triptykon’s Arm Was Broken in Random Assault
Triptykon’s Thomas Gabriel Fischer just announced his right arm was shattered during what he describes as an “unprovoked, ultra-violent, and drug-fueled attack.” Not only is this a serious inconvenience because he’s right handed, but he will also be unable to play guitar again until at least late summer. This news was revealed on the same […]
- Nickelback – The Four Horsemen (Metallica Cover)
American rock band Nickelback covers Metallica’s The Four Horsemen. Bass guitar – Mike Kroeger Guitar 2 – Ryan Peake Guitar – Chad Kroeger Drums – Ryan Vikedal
- Junkyard Drive to release new album ‘Black Coffee’ on September 1st
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- Iron Maiden Being Sued over Writing Credits for Their First Two Albums
When Iron Maiden settled a lawsuit over credit for the lyrics to “Hallowed Be Thy Name” earlier this year, the dude who led the charge against them, Barry McKay — who manages members of the band Beckett — released a statement which amounted to “We’ll meet again, Iron Maiden!”: “I am now also representing three […]
- Alice In Chains Release New Song “So Far Under” – New Album’s Release Date Revealed
Alice In Chains’ new album “Rainer Fog” will be released on August 24, 2018 and there will be 10 songs in the album. The band has relased new song “So Far Under”. The track is taken from the upcoming album. “Rainier Fog” track list: 01. The One You Know 02. Rainier Fog 03. Red Giant […]
- CCTV footage released of David Bowie statue vandalism
Video footage has been released of the David Bowie statue in Aylesbury being vandalised.
- Video: Tremonti’s Mark Tremonti and Eric Friedman Watch Metal Music Videos
We had a helluva time when Mark Tremonti visited the MetalSucks Mansion in New York last month. Not only did we get the man himself to sit down and critique fan YouTube covers of his work with Alter Bridge, Creed and his solo band (the aptly named Tremonti), but we tapped him and solo band […]
- Iron Maiden ‘Legacy of the Beast’ pinball machines unveiled
After posting a tantalising teaser trailer on Monday, the Iron Maiden ‘Legacy of the Beast’ pinball machines have been officially unveiled.
- DORO: Second Trailer For ‘Forever Warriors, Forever United’ Album
The second trailer for “Forever Warriors, Forever United”, the new album from German metal queen Doro Pesch, is available below. Due on August 17, it boasts 25 brand new Doro tracks. Speaking about the album, she says: “There are some big anthems on the album, countless heavy songs, as well as heart-warming melodies! The album […]
- BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Participate In TWITTER Question-And-Answer Session
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will participate in a question-and-answer session with fans on Twitter on Friday, June 29. A Facebook Live Q&A session is planned for next week. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’s sixth studio album, “Gravity”, will be made available on June 29. The disc will be issued through BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’s […]
- Public Memorial Announced for Vinnie Paul
The official Facebook page for Pantera has announced a public memorial for the late Vinnie Paul, set to take place this Sunday, July 1st at the Bomb Factory in Dallas, TX: VINCENT PAUL ABBOTT March 11, 1964 – June 22, 2018 VINNIE PAUL A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LIFE This Sunday, July 1, 2018 3:33 PM […]
- SAMMY HAGAR: I Reached Out To ALEX VAN HALEN On His Birthday
Sammy Hagar says that he recently attempted to reconnect with his former bandmate in VAN HALEN, drummer Alex Van Halen. “I reached out to Al on his [65th] birthday [on May 8],” Sammy told SiriusXM radio host Eddie Trunk. “I sent him a nice text and an e-mail and a phone message, saying, ‘Hey, Sammy […]
- Alice in Chains Debut New Song “So Far Under,” Detail New Album
We should got a whole lotta Alice in Chains news in our inboxes, so let’s not fuck around and get right to it: the band’s new album will be called Rainier Fog, which isn’t a great album title, even if it’s an excellent description of the band’s hometown of Seattle. Here’s the cover art: More […]
- Incredible Metallica Cover on Got Talent – Nothing Else Matters
Check out this impressive Metallica cover from Mongolia’s Got Talent 2016! Did you enjoy this classical take on a rock a classic?
- HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Releases ‘Gotta Let Go’ Video
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD’s new single, “Gotta Let Go”, now has an impressive video to accompany it. The offering showcases a raw, authentic performance from the quintet and follows the main character during the final moments of his life, including a surreal encounter in outer space where he learns to finally let go of the past. Watch […]
- Billy Corgan Remembers Vinnie Paul: ‘An Incredibly Sweet Guy’
The Smashing Pumpkins leader discusses Pantera’s influence. Continue reading…
- Kingdom Come celebrates debut album with 30 Year Anniversary Tour
THY WILL BE DONE Kingdom Come celebrates debut album with 30 Year Anniversary Tour LOS ANGELES, California — Hard rock band Kingdom Come was formed in 1987 and was quickly signed to Polydor Records. They released their first single “Get It On” which had a stranglehold on AOR radio in early 1988, prompting their […]
- A Young Marilyn Manson Debates Moshing With Parents in 1995
‘This is a sign of the times.’ Continue reading…
- DEE SNIDER Says JAY JAY FRENCH Was Being ‘Comedic’ When He Made JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON Comments
Dee Snider has defended Jay Jay French after the TWISTED SISTER guitarist was slammed by fans and fellow musicians for criticizing other bands for continuing to perform well past their prime. As this past April’s Spooky Empire convention in Orlando, Florida, Jay Jay said that the members of SAXON are “80 fucking years old” and […]
- Sons of Apollo announce new UK shows & unveil Spanish language version of ‘Alive’
Progressive metal titans Sons of Apollo have announced three new UK shows.
- Holy Crap, You Gotta See This Sign Language Interpreter Translate Lamb of God’s “Ruin” Live
Random thoughts after watching this video: This lady is awesome. Who hired her? The venue? The band? A third party? This lady is awesome. Is her translation accurate? And, if so, did she learn the lyrics in advance? She must have, right? There’s no way she could understand most of what Randy is screaming otherwise… […]
- Relapse Contamination Tour to Feature Dying Fetus, Incantation, Gatecreeper, and Genocide Pact
I don’t think there’s been a Relapse Contamination Tour since we sponsored the last one in 2009, but it’s coming back this fall in a big bad way: the label has announced the trek will include Dying Fetus, Incantation, Gatecreeper, and Genocide Pact. Jesus Christ, that line-up. Venues may very well turn into rubble by […]
- Vinnie Paul Public Memorial Set for July 1 in Dallas
The public will have a chance to say their farewell to the drumming legend. Continue reading…
- Alice In Chains announce sixth album ‘Rainier Fog’ & unveil new song ‘So Far Under’
Alice In Chains will release their first studio album in five years, ‘Rainier Fog’, on Friday 24th August.
- Flashback: Pantera Play Their Final Show in 2001 at Yokohama’s Beast Fest
More touring had been planned, but circumstances dictated that this Japanese festival appearance, with a pair of well-known guests, would be their final show. Continue reading…
- Flashback: Pantera Play Their Final Show in 2001 at Yokohama’s Beast Fest
More touring had been planned, but circumstances dictated that this Japanese festival appearance, with a pair of well-known guests, would be their final show. Continue reading…
- ALICE IN CHAINS To Release ‘Rainier Fog’ Album In August; Listen To New Song ‘So Far Under’
ALICE IN CHAINS will release its new album, “Rainier Fog”, on August 24. The much-anticipated follow-up to 2013’s critically acclaimed album “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here” was recorded was recorded in Los Angeles, Nashville, and for the first time in more than 20 years, the band’s hometown of Seattle. Mixed by Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS […]
- Check Out Death Will Tremble’s Departures if You Want to Be Depressed for the Next 47 Years
If your to-do list for today included “listen to the most intensely emotional song in the world” you can check that off now. Austin’s Death Will Tremble (who we covered a couple years ago in Unsigned and Unholy) have just released a single-track EP, Departures, that will steal a considerable chunk of your humanity and never […]
- Exclusive: GUN premiere cinematic and violent ‘Take Me Down’ video
GUN have premiered their hard-hitting video for ‘Take Me Down’ exclusively on Planet Rock.
- MONSTROSITY To Release First Album In 11 Years, ‘The Passage Of Existence’, In September
Florida death metallers MONSTROSITY will release their first studio album in 11 years, “The Passage Of Existence”, on September 7 via Metal Blade Records. The disc’s first single, “Cosmic Pandemia”, can be streamed below. Drummer Lee Harrison recorded his drum tracks at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with veteran metal producer Jason Suecof. A week […]
- MESHUGGAH: No New Album Until 2020 At The Earliest, Says TOMAS HAAKE
Tomas Haake says that fans shouldn’t expect to see a new MESHUGGAH studio album from before “2020 at the earliest.” The experimental Swedish metal group’s last disc, “The Violent Sleep Of Reason”, came out in 2016 and resulted in a “Best Metal Performance” Grammy nomination for the song “Clockworks”. Asked by Hayley Leggs at last […]
- MESHUGGAH: No New Album Until 2020 At The Earliest, Says TOMAS HAAKE
Tomas Haake says that fans shouldn’t expect to see a new MESHUGGAH studio album from before “2020 at the earliest.” The experimental Swedish metal group’s last disc, “The Violent Sleep Of Reason”, came out in 2016 and resulted in a “Best Metal Performance” Grammy nomination for the song “Clockworks”. Asked by Hayley Leggs at last […]
- JOE BONAMASSA To Release ‘Redemption’ Album In September
Two-time-Grammy-nominated blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa returns with a brand-new studio album, “Redemption”, which will be released on September 21 via his own record label J&R Adventures. As part of today’s announcement, he shares the official music video for the hard-hitting title-track single “Redemption”. “Redemption”, Bonamassa’s 13th solo studio album and third in a row of […]
