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- Testament Makes An Official Coronavirus Diagnosis Announcement
One of the iconic bands in the thrash metal scene, Testament, has shared a new post on the official Instagram account and made a sorrowful coronavirus announcement. As you might already know, COVID-19 spread all around the world with over 25 countries. Currently, there are active 225K cases and 14K deaths globally. In the United […]
- How to Make Money with Instagram: 5 Techniques to Get Started
By now you no doubt understand that earning money with Instagram is possible. But you have to be patient, pay attention to detail and, in short, you have to work hard! As with anything, all that effort can end up paying off, and sometimes it can even pay very well! All that is well and […]
- Artificial Agent release video for track “Eye For An Eye” from new album ‘Death Ray’
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- METALLICA To Stream Complete Live Show Every Monday
METALLICA has will launch a new concert series, “#MetallicaMondays”, tonight, where the band will stream the complete video of a METALLICA live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The heavy metal giants announced the series in a social media post earlier today. The band wrote: “While we’re all […]
- Musician Turns Nirvana’s ‘Stay Away’ Into Coronavirus Warning ‘Stay Inside!’
The parody cover comes courtesy of Vermont rocker Urian Hackney. Continue reading…
- Testament’s Chuck Billy Has Coronavirus
Testament frontman Chuck Billy, his wife, Tiffany, and “some crew members” in the band’s employ have all tested positive for COVID-19. Says the group in a statement: “As many of you already know, after returning from the BAY STRIKES BACK over Europe Tour last week, some of us in TESTAMENT have been feeling unwell and […]
- Old Man Gloom Now Releasing TWO New Albums, One of Which You Can Stream Right Now!
Old Man Gloom aren’t just a great metal band — they’re top-notch tricksters, too. Remember the whole Ape of God troll from a few years back? That shit was incredibly well-executed and funny as fuck. So if any band was gonna pull a most excellent “GOTCHA!” right now, it makes sense that it’s OMG. Which […]
- Roadburn Festival 2020 Also Postponed
The 2020 edition of the Netherlands’ Roadburn Festival, which was set to take place next month, has, naturally, been postponed as a result of… well, you know why it’s been postponed. This year’s fest was being curated by Emma Ruth Rundle and James Kent (Perturbator). It was set to include Julie Christmas, Russian Circles, Torche, […]
- Station’s latest album ‘Stained Glass’ about to be released on vinyl
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- Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5’s Wife Shows Off Her Natural Beauty With Yellow Hair
Rob Zombie guitarist John 5’s wife, Rita Lowery, has shared a new photo of herself on Instagram Stories and mesmerized fans by her flawless appearance. As you might see in the photo, Rita was spending her time with her cat by staying at home. She showed off her perfect beauty by wearing a leg revealing […]
- SHINEDOWN Releases Never-Before-Heard Song From ‘Amaryllis’ Sessions, ‘Atlas Falls’
SHINEDOWN has reached into its vault to make available a never-before-heard song called “Atlas Falls”. The track will benefit Direct Relief, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that is currently working to provide personal protective equipment and essential medical items, including protective masks, exam gloves and isolation gowns, to U.S. and international health workers responding to […]
- Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Electra Thrills Fans By Covering A Madonna Song
The legendary Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and a famous social media personality, Electra Mustaine, has shared an unexpected video of herself on her verified Instagram account. In the recent video, Electra Mustaine was singing a rare song of Madonna titled ‘Mother And Father.’ She was accompanied by her piano as she sang this song […]
- KISS Icon Gene Simmons Returns To Instagram With His Never-Before-Seen Youth Photo
One of the most iconic musicians of all time and also co-founder of KISS, Gene Simmons, posted a new photo on his official Instagram page and revealed one of his rarest youth photos of all time. As you might already know, Gene Simmons is not an ‘Instagram guy‘ and he’s hanging on his Twitter account […]
- Metallica Re-Added to 2020 Louder Than Life Festival, Will Reschedule South American Tour
Here’s some surprising and unsurprising news from Metallica… First, the unsurprising new: the band’s tour of South America, originally scheduled to take place next month, has been postponed until December in light of that pesky ongoing global health epidemic. Now, the surprising news: the band has been re-added to this year’s Louder Than Life Festival, […]
- Mr. Bungle Re-Recording 1986 Demo The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny
We’ve known since last month that Mr. Bungle are back in the studio, and now we know what they’re working on: a re-recording of their 1986 demo, The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny. This demo, of course, was also the focal point of the band’s recent spate of reunion shows. As you might expect, […]
- Interview: Inside Katatonia’s Hiatus, Comeback Album ‘City Burials’ + Jonas Renkse’s Quarantine Projects
Get the scoop right from the Katatonia singer. Continue reading…
- Today in Rock History – March 23
1966, The Who perform at the Tower Ballroom in Great Yarmouth, England. The band’s road manager, Neville Chesters, joins The Who onstage to sing “You Were On My Mind.” 1967, Pink Floyd performed at Clifton Hall at the Rotherham College of Technical Dance, South Yorkshire, England. 1967, At a ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre […]
- The Hu Are Stranded in Australia Due to Coronavirus
The Hu are currently unable to return to their home country of Mongolia. Continue reading…
- DEATH ANGEL Drummer WILL CARROLL Is ‘Doing A Lot Better,’ Says EXODUS Singer STEVE ‘ZETRO’ SOUZA
EXODUS singer Steve “Zetro” Souza has offered an update on his bandmates and the members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, some of whom have become sick since returning from a recent European tour, with some testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. EXODUS, TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL spent more than a […]
- Does EVANESCENCE’s JEN MAJURA Get Annoyed By Fans Filming Entire Concerts On Their Cell Phones? She Responds
In a new interview with “The Metal Gods Meltdown”, EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura was asked if it annoys her when she is on stage and people are filming the concert with their cell phones rather than just enjoying the show. She responded (hear audio below): “I have a very brief and correct answer for this […]
- Fifth And Final Product Delivery In METALLICA-Inspired Collection From BILLABONG LAB Now Available
Billabong LAB has announced the fifth and final product delivery in the Billabong x Metallica 2019-2020 Collection of menswear. Titled “…And Justice For All”, this latest selection of apparel is inspired by METALLICA’s fourth studio album and features previously unreleased concept art by boardsports-affiliated artist Pushead in a limited release of cross-branded surf trunks, T-shirts, […]
- Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe: You’re a Boy Band If You Write Music to Appease Others
The frontman discusses Lamb of God’s new record. Continue reading…
- Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Flaunts Fantastic Legs In A Hot Mini Outfit
The late pop icon Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has shared the new photo of herself on her official Instagram account and mesmerized admirers by her gorgeous look. Paris recently appeared in front of the camera for the shooting of Remix Magazine. These photos were taken by Nino Munoz and it was used wolf and […]
- Tool Icon Maynard James Keenan Makes A Sad Announcement: “We Are Closing In Seven Days”
Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan, who is running his band’s official social media accounts all by himself, has made yet another important statement about the latest status of his companies and start-ups. As we all know, Maynard James Keenan has a wine brand called Caduceus Cellars, and he is an ultra wine lover. Today, he […]
- METALLICA’s South American Tour Is Officially Postponed
METALLICA’s South American tour, which was originally planned for April, has been postponed until December. The band states: “GRETA VAN FLEET is going to stay on board to take this ride with us, and we’ll be hitting each and every city, but a few venues may have changed. We’ll be back later this week with […]
- Jon Bon Jovi Invites Fans to Help Him Write Uplifting ‘Do What You Can’ Song
‘These are trying times,’ the singer says. Continue reading…
- JOE ELLIOTT: DEF LEPPARD And IRON MAIDEN Are ‘The Only Two Bands Of Note’ Who Survived The NWOBHM Tag
In a new interview with uDiscover Music, Joe Elliott addressed the fact that DEF LEPPARD’s debut single, “Getcha Rocks Off”, on the band’s own label, Bludgeon Riffola, helped kickstart the whole New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. While a handful of NWOBHM bands, most notably IRON MAIDEN and DEF LEPPARD, achieved global success, most […]
- MR. BUNGLE Is Re-Recording Songs From ‘The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny’ Demo
MR. BUNGLE is re-recording songs from its very first demo, 1986’s “The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny”, as well as laying down various cover versions and three previously unreleased tracks from their days as teenage metalheads growing up in Eureka, California for an upcoming album, to be released this fall via Ipecac Recordings. “The […]
- Adam Lambert’s Ex-Boyfriend Does Not Care About Self-Quarantine – Adam Reacts!
The ex-boyfriend of the current fronting Queen member Adam Lambert, Javi Costa Polo, has shared a new photo of himself on his official Instagram page and showed that he doesn’t care about the self-quarantine over the coronavirus outbreak. Javi Costa took to Instagram to chat with his followers and asked them what to do for the […]
- Black Label Society Announce Re-Scheduled Tour Dates With Obituary and Lord Dying
Black Label Society have announced their intention to try and re-mount their tour with Obituary and Lord Dying starting in August. That may prove to be overly optimistic. But assuming it doesn’t, the new dates would be (via The PRP): 08/08 Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casinos – Sault Ste. Marie08/14 Bowler, WI – […]
- SONIC TEMPLE, WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE And EPICENTER Festivals Are Officially Canceled
The Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville and Epicenter festivals, all of which were scheduled to take place in May, have been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Earlier today, Danny Wimmer Presents, which is said to be one of the largest independent music festival producers in America, released the following statement about the fate of […]
- Sebastian Bach Shares The Special Moment He Had With David Lee Roth
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has shared a new photo with KISS legend Gene Simmons on his official Instagram account and penned an emotional letter about David Lee Roth. In December 2019, KISS and David Lee Roth announced that they will be touring together in 43 cities, and David will be playing as an […]
- Sebastian Bach Reschedules ‘Skid Row’ Album Anniversary Tour Dates
Bach at it this fall. Continue reading…
- Iron Maiden Icon Reveals The Formula To Survive Coronavirus Outbreak
Former Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bayley has posted a new video on his official Facebook account and opened up about the coronavirus outbreak for the first time. COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease spreading across the world with over 270K cases around the globe. Because of this outbreak, most of the musicians decided to postpone or […]
- Tommy Lee’s Wife Brittany Stuns Fans With Major Appearance Change
Iconic Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife, Brittany Furlan Lee, has uploaded a new photo on Instagram Stories and stunned fans with a major change on her social media account. Brittany has posted a new photo of herself with a new hairstyle and heavy makeup on Instagram Stories. After this share on social media, Brittany […]
- See Slipknot, Tool, Slayer + More Band Tees in ‘Animal Crossing’ Game
You can be a metalhead in the game, too. Continue reading…
- Metallica Revising 2020 Tour Plans During Coronavirus Pandemic
The band address their North American + South American shows and dates down under. Continue reading…
- Avril Lavigne Took To Social Media To Share Her Special Recipe
American rock star Avril Lavigne has been posting some casual photos and videos on Instagram during the deadly pandemic called ‘coronavirus.’ As we all know, the whole world is suffering from the coronavirus outbreak these days. And the only way to protect ourselves from that disease is being in self-quarantine in our homes. Today, she […]
- Sonic Temple, Epicenter + Welcome to Rockville Fests Canceled, Alternative Offers Available
Get updates on all the Danny Wimmer Presents festivals. Continue reading…
- Exclusive Album Premiere: Beggar’s Compelled to Repeat
How to best describe Compelled to Repeat, the debut album from London’s Beggar? It’s the parenticidal love child of Crowbar and Eyehategod. It’s a tank rolling over you, foot to head, one half-inch every hour in order to provide the slowest, most excruciating death possible. It’s a compound of tar and flesh-eating acid that somehow […]
- Epicenter, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple Festivals All Cancelled
Danny Wimmer Presents, the company behind the Epicenter, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple festivals (among many, many other massive fests and tours), have, unsurprisingly, announced that they’re calling off all three of the events due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They were each scheduled to take place this May, by which time there’s no […]
- GREAT WHITE Drummer AUDIE DESBROW Agrees With PRESIDENT TRUMP On Border Security
GREAT WHITE drummer Audie Desbrow has accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of “ruining our great state of California” with his policies on illegal immigration. Desbrow made his comments two months after Newsom said that he wanted to extend health care to older low-income immigrants who are in the country illegally. After President Donald Trump once again […]
- GODSMACK Is Using Coronavirus Downtime To Work On New Music
GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has confirmed that the band is working on material for the follow-up to 2018’s “When Legends Rise” album. In a video message shared via the Twitter account of SiriusXM, Larkin said: “We’re spending our time right now trying to write some new music for y’all, because we can’t tour right now. […]
- Gibson Guitars Pays $1,000 to Each Hourly Factory Worker, Closes Temporarily for Coronavirus Safety
Gibson is sending relief payments to its hourly factory workers affected by the coronavirus shutdown. Continue reading…
- Guns N’ Roses Icon’s Wife Flashes Perfect Gym-Honed Body At The Age Of 47
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan’s beautiful wife, Susan Holmes McKagan, has shared a new photo of herself on Instagram Stories and captivated followers by her fit body even her age, 47. If you look at this photo, Susan appeared at a gym to do her daily sport by wearing a black sports bra and […]
- Founding Guitarist Niklas Sundin Quits Dark Tranquillity
Niklas Sundin, guitarist for and a founding member of Dark Tranquillity, has announced that he is leaving the band: “As some of you know, I’ve had a break from playing with D.T. since 2016 in order to focus on family life. With the ‘Atoma’ touring cycle now completed and a new album recording about to […]
- PEARL JAM Teases ‘Gigaton’ Album With Hotline
PEARL JAM fans can get a taste of the band’s upcoming album, “Gigaton”, by dialing 585-20-PEARL (585-207-3275). By calling the number, fans will hear the following message: “Hello, you’ve reached the PEARL JAM ‘Gigaton’ hotline. Press 1 to leave a message. Press 2 to opt in to receive updates from the band and preview the […]
- Watch CHRIS And RICH ROBINSON Perform Three BLACK CROWES Classics For NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’
Chris and Rich Robinson of THE BLACK CROWES stopped by the NPR offices for a “Tiny Desk Concert”. The reunited brothers performed three THE BLACK CROWES classics: “She Talks To Angels” and “Jealous Again”, from the band’s 1990 debut, “Shake Your Money Maker”, as well as “Wiser Time”, from 1994’s “Amorica”. Check out video footage […]
- Black Label Society Reschedule Tour Dates With Obituary + Lord Dying
Check it out. Continue reading…
