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- Former AC/DC Bassist MARK EVANS To Recreate ‘It’s A Long Way To The Top’ Video With Tribute Band
According to The Courier, former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans will take part in a re-enactment of the band’s “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)” video at this year’s BonFest in the Scottish town of Kirriemuir. The original clip, which featured bagpipers, was filmed on the back of a […]
- Jack Black explains why Ronnie James Dio is his favourite heavy metal vocalist ever
Ahead of the release of his new movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle next week, Jack Black dropped by to record a one-hour My Planet Rocks special.
- Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson to appear on Christmas University Challenge
Bruce Dickinson will appear on a celebrity version of the BBC TV show University Challenge over the festive period.
- 9 Year Old Girl – Enter Sandman – (Metallica Guitar Cover)
This is my guitar cover of Enter Sandman by Metallica. I’m Krizten and I’m 9 years old. Lyrics Say your prayers little one Don’t forget, my son To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin ‘Till the sandman he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight Exit, […]
- Peacemaker featuring ex-Metal Church singer and Tango Down guitarist to release ‘metal’ album
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- JUDAS PRIEST Scores First U.K. Top 10 Album In 38 Years With ‘Firepower’
JUDAS PRIEST’s “Firepower” has landed at position No. 5 on the U.K. albums chart. It marks the band’s highest ranking, and first time in the Top 10, since “British Steel” reached No. 4 in 1980. Elsewhere, “Firepower” has become PRIEST’s first-ever No. 1 in Sweden, while in the U.S., the album is expected to enter […]
- Metallica – Hardwired (Official Music Video)
From the album “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct” available everywhere on November 18. Directed by Colin Hakes & The Artist © 2016 Lyrics In the name of desperation In the name of wretched pain In the name of all creation Gone insane We’re so fucked Shit outta luck Hardwired to self-destruct Go On the way to paranoia On […]
- 4-Year-Old Wants to See Slayer, Rob Zombie Starts Shooting His New Movie, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Also includes Suffocation, Iron Maiden, Periphery, and more. The post 4-Year-Old Wants to See Slayer, Rob Zombie Starts Shooting His New Movie, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week appeared first on MetalSucks.
- JEFF LOOMIS On WARREL DANE’s Death: ‘I’m Still Grieving Over It’
Jeff Loomis says that he will probably be grieving over the death of his onetime NEVERMORE bandmate Warrel Dane for a long time. NEVERMORE effectively split up in 2011 when Loomis and drummer Van Williams announced their departure from the band due to personal differences with Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard. Warrel later described NEVERMORE […]
- WHITESNAKE’s DAVID COVERDALE On Secret To His Success: ‘I Just Care Very Deeply About What I Do’
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was recently interviewed by Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked what he thinks has been the key to his success and longevity, Coverdale quipped, “Being fabulous,” before adding more seriously: “Just loving what I [do]. You know, I […]
- Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton Reveals An Emotional Statement About His Health Issues
Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton spoke in an interview with Guitar World and explains his feelings about Parkinson’s disease. He said: “By now, many of you will know I won’t be doing the forthcoming Judas Priest tour because of health issues. I’m so sorry, but four years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and was […]
- BIFF BYFORD Says Rise Of Grunge Movement In ’90s Was ‘In Some Respects A Good Thing’ For SAXON
Biff Byford says that the rise of the early grunge movement, which symbolized the working-class spirit and focused on music over image, was ultimately a positive thing for bands like SAXON because it challenged them to not get complacent. During a recent interview with the “Scars And Guitars” pocast, Biff was asked how the British […]
- RICHIE FAULKNER Says ANDY SNEAP Was ‘First Choice’ To Step In For GLENN TIPTON In JUDAS PRIEST
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner says “Firepower” producer Andy Sneap was “the first choice” to replace Parkinson’s disease-stricken guitarist Glenn Tipton. Sneap, who is also known for his work in NWOBHM revivalists HELL and cult thrashers SABBAT, played his first show with PRIEST on March 13 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease […]
- Jack Russell gives in depth account of gun shooting that landed him initial eight year jail sentence
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- Overkill’s ‘Live at Overhausen’ Documents Two Album Anniversaries, ‘Hammerhead’ Clip Unleashed
If you didn’t see Overkill celebrate the 25th and 30th anniversary of ‘Horrorscope’ and ‘Feel the Fire,’ now you can. Continue reading…
- How SEPULTURA Became First International Heavy Metal Band To Play In Cuba
Holland’s FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with guitarist Andreas Kisser of Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Speaking about how important it is for SEPULTURA to perform in countries the band has never played before, Andreas said: “We went to Cuba in 2008, practically without a fee. They […]
- Apocalyptic Lovers need 100 orders in 30 days to get their debut album out on vinyl
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- Hessler release video for new track “Akira”
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- CYHRA Vocalist Says Group’s Goal Is ‘To Make Everything Work That Did Not Work In Our Previous Bands’
During their recently completed North American tour with SABATON and KREATOR, CYHRA vocalist Jake E and guitarist Euge Valovirta were interviewed by Antihero Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the response to the group’s live performances: Jake: “The reception on the shows has been […]
- PRETTY MAIDS To Perform Entire ‘Future World’ Album For Upcoming DVD; New Studio Album Due In 2019
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with vocalist Ronnie Atkins of Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS prior to the band’s March 8 performance in Helsinki. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the veteran group chooses its live set list: Ronnie: “It’s difficult. When you’ve got, […]
- JEFF SCOTT SOTO On Being Asked To Join SONS OF APOLLO: ‘I Said Yes Before I Even Heard One Note’
SONS OF APOLLO vocalist Jeff Scott Soto was recently interviewed by Sonic Perspectives. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he was surprised to be asked by Mike Portnoy to join SONS OF APOLLO soon after his band SOTO toured with THE WINERY DOGS: Jeff: […]
- A PERFECT CIRCLE’s JAMES IHA To Be Replaced By FAILURE Guitarist For Upcoming Tour
According to Guitar World, A PERFECT CIRCLE has tapped longtime friend Greg Edwards (FAILURE, AUTOLUX) to fill in for guitarist James Iha (pictured) on tour this spring. Iha — who remains a member of APC — is unable to go on the road with A PERFECT CIRCLE because of his commitments with the recently reunited […]
- James Hetfield And His Daughter Cali – I Put A Spell On You (Acoustic Live)
Metallica frontman James Hetfield and his daughter Cali performing live Annie Lennox’s I Put A Spell On You at Acoustic 4A Cure. Lyrics I put a spell on you Because you’re mine You better stop the things you do I tell ya I ain’t lyin’ I ain’t lyin’ You know I can’t stand it You’re runnin’ around […]
- MAX CAVALERA Says New SOULFLY Album ‘Really Hits Home’
SOULFLY is putting the finishing touches on its new album for a tentative summer release via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2015’s “Archangel” is being recorded with producer Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with LAMB OF GOD, GOJIRA and ALL THAT REMAINS, among others. Speaking to PureGrainAudio, Max stated about SOULFLY’s forthcoming disc (hear […]
- NILE’s KARL SANDERS Promises ‘No Radical Departure’ On Group’s Forthcoming Album
Prior to NILE’s performance in Berlin, Germany on March 3, guitarist Karl Sanders was interviewed by Janne Vuorela. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the current state of the band: Karl: “Things are really good for us. We’ve been really happy this past year. We’ve […]
- Metallica – Ride the Lightning (Music Video)
Music video for Metallica’s Ride the Lightning. Clips from Tales From The Crypt (the Man Who Was Death), Shocker, The Green Mile, Sin City, Seed, Heartstopper, The Horror Show, & Faces of Death. Lyrics Guilty as charged But damn it, it ain’t right There is someone else controlling me Death in the air Strapped in […]
- MYLES KENNEDY Says He Strove To Be ‘Fearless’ When Writing Debut Solo Album
ALTER BRIDGE vocalist Myles Kennedy discussed his debut solo album, “Year Of The Tiger”, during a recent interview with Metal Wani. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his decision to scrap an entire album’s worth of material before starting to write “Year Of The Tiger”: […]
- Jonathan Davis Reveals Solo Album Release Date, Talks Korn Covers Album
The details surrounding the Korn singer’s solo debut are slowly falling into place. Continue reading…
- Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Slams Former Bandmates, Says Upcoming DVD Is A ‘Piece Of S**t’
Former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson says that fans shouldn’t buy the band’s upcoming “Live In Overhausen” DVD and Blu-Ray because he is “not getting a dime” from the release. Due on May 18 via Nuclear Blast, “Live In Overhausen” was recorded two years earlier in Oberhausen, Germany, where OVERKILL celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Horrorscope” […]
- STRYPER Frontman Slams Bands Who Are No Longer Interested In Making New Music: ‘Why Don’t You Just Sell Your Gear And Get Out?’
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has slammed bands who are no longer interested in making new music, preferring instead to cash in on nostalgia and tour on the strength of past hits. Sweet, who continues to be the main songwriter for STRYPER in addition to having a solo career and making albums with the SWEET & […]
- Jack Russell states there is no chance of him getting back with Great White
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- James Hetfield – In My Life (The Beatles Cover)
James Hetfield performing The Beatles’ In My Life at Acoustic 4A Cure. Lyrics There are places I remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are […]
- Tool’s Justin Chancellor in the Studio With Death Grips, Plus News on Myles Kennedy, Jack White + More
Plus new music from Earthless, Tesseract and Rivers of Nihil. Continue reading…
- Metallica – Tuesday’s Gone (feat. Jerry Cantrell, Pepper Keenan, Gary Rossington, Jim Martin) Live
30th Anniversary Tour at The Fillmore (San Francisco), December 2011 Lyrics Train roll on, on down the line, Won’t you please take me far away? Now I feel the wind blow outside my door, Means I’m leaving my woman behind. Tuesday’s gone with the wind. My woman’s gone with the wind. And I don’t know […]
- TESSERACT: ‘King’ Video Released
Ahead of the release of TESSERACT’s new studio album “Sonder”, the band has revealed the official video for the new single “King”. The emotive and viscerally challenging clip was directed by Kyle Kadow and Steven Cleavland and shot in a snowy Wisconsin following a brutal storm, which all added to the atmospheric footage. Bassist Amos […]
- New Band Featuring THREAT SIGNAL, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, Ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Members Gets Name
The new Canadian metal band featuring members of THREAT SIGNAL, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD has been christened IMONOLITH. The group was launched following Devin Townsend’s announcement that he has put the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT on indefinite hiatus while he works on other projects. Joining drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen and guitarist Brian “Beav” […]
- Incredible Kids – Nothing Else Matters (Metallica Cover)
Metallica – Nothing Else Matters acoustic cover on street. Melbourne, Australia August 20, 2017! Lyrics So close, no matter how far Couldn’t be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are And nothing else matters Never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words I don’t […]
- Alice Cooper Choked My Mom (…and She Liked It)
Four decades after Loudwire’s Josh Bernstein’s mom took him to see ‘Rocky Horror,’ he returned the favor by taking her to an Alice Cooper show. Here’s what happened. Continue reading…
