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- David Bowie statue unveiled in Aylesbury
The late-great David Bowie has been immortalised with a statue in the Buckinghamshire town of Aylesbury.
- It’s Official: METALLICA’s ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’ Returns To No. 2 On BILLBOARD Chart
According to Billboard, METALLICA’s latest album, “Hardwired… To Self-Destruct”, has landed at position No. 2 on this weekend’s Billboard 200 chart, following sizable sales generated from a concert ticket/album sale redemption offer with the band’s upcoming U.S. and Canada tour. (The redemptions count as sales.) The disc, which arrived in November 2016, shifted approximately 65,000 […]
- AMON AMARTH Is ‘Halfway’ Through Writing ‘Amazing’ New Album
Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH are “halfway through writing” material for their next album. The follow-up to 2016’s “Jomsviking” will mark the band’s recording debut with drummer Jocke Wallgren, who joined AMON AMARTH two years ago. Speaking to Australia’s Heavy magazine on Saturday (March 24), AMON AMARTH bassist Ted Lundström said (see video below): “We’re […]
- Drivetrain to release new album in fall 2018
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- James Hetfield And Francesca Hetfield A Couple In Love In Pics
James Hetfield And Francesca Hetfield A Couple In Love In Pics. The Mighty James Hetfield From Metallica And His Beautiful Wife
- DREAM THEATER’s Next Album Will ‘Probably’ Involve ‘A Little Bit Of A Harder’ Musical Approach
Metal Wani editor in chief Owais “Vitek” Nabi recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether DREAM THEATER’s next album will be musically inspired by the band’s recent “Images, Words & Beyond” tour, which saw […]
- JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: ‘We Just Want To See Some More Metal In There’
JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford (vocals), Richie Faulkner (guitar) and Glenn Tipton (guitar) were recently interviewed by BUILD Series. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the strong first-week sales of the group’s new album, “Firepower”: Rob: “We can’t get to where we get to, and […]
- SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER: ‘I Think ‘Against’ Is The Most Important Album In Our Career’
Diamond Oz of Metal Underground conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser prior to the band’s March 13 concert at The Fleece in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the reception to the band’s 2017 studio album, “Machine Messiah”: Andreas: “Fantastic. […]
- KATAKLYSM Guitarist On ‘Meditations’ Album: ‘I Feel Like We’re Back Stronger Than Ever’
Josh Rundquist of That Drummer Guy recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jean-François Dagenais of Montréal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers KATAKLYSM. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band’s forthcoming new studio album, “Meditations”: Jean-François: “I’m stoked about this album. We all worked together […]
- MIKE DEAN Says CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Was ‘Still On Our Games’ When Writing ‘No Cross No Crown’
The Jimmy Cabbs 5150 Interview Series conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY bassist Mike Dean prior to the band’s February 27 concert at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in support of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On working guitarist/vocalist Pepper […]
- WATAIN Frontman On Black Metal’s Battle With ANTIFA: ‘The Devil Always Wins. It’s An Old Lesson Learned’
The Jimmy Cabbs 5150 Interview Series conducted an interview with frontman Erik Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN prior to the band’s March 17 concert at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California. You can watch the entire chat in two parts below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the band’s new […]
- Synthwave Sunday: GosT, Possessor
GosT’s new album is out now! Stream it in full here. The post Synthwave Sunday: GosT, <em>Possessor</em> appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Metallica – Whiplash Live (Dave Mustaine and Cliff Burton)
Metallica performing Whiplash with lead guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist Cliff Burton.
- Cali Hetfield – Crazy For You (Adele Cover)
Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s daughter Cali Hetfield performing Adele’s “Crazy For You”.
- Backbone Crash release video for “Acid Suicide”
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- Snakebite to release new studio album ‘Rise Of The Snake’ on May 4th
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- KISS’ Gene Simmons on Decision to Change Mind Concerning Cannabis: ‘I Was Wrong and I Was Not Informed’
The KISS musician revealed that after doing more research, he became less dismissive of cannabis and its benefits. Continue reading…
- Rockers React to the March for Our Lives
See which rockers weighed in on the March for Our Lives drive to keep our schools safe from gun violence. Continue reading…
- Avenged Sevenfold Frontman Comments on School Walkouts in Favor of Gun Control
Are the members of Avenged Sevenfold’s political views shifting further towards the left? The post Avenged Sevenfold Frontman Comments on School Walkouts in Favor of Gun Control appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: Phil Labonte Shows Off His Favorite Guns (Including Two Assault Rifles)
Labonte: “An AR-15 is probably the best all-around rifle.” The post Video: Phil Labonte Shows Off His Favorite Guns (Including Two Assault Rifles) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Former Iron Maiden Singer: “Heavy Metal Isn’t The Most Popular Music In The World Anymore”
In a recent interview with Belfast Metal, former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley said that “heavy metal isn’t the most popular music in the world anymore”. Here’s the statement: “There are no big [new] heavy metal bands. There are million-pound deals anymore. Heavy metal isn’t the most popular music in the world anymore. It’s not […]
- CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON On Lack Of THERION Shows In United States: ‘It’s A Horrible Country For Our Type Of Music’
Carla Morton of Skull Banger conducted an interview with mainman Christofer Johnsson of symphonic metal pioneers THERION prior to the band’s March 11 concert at Quantic Pub 2, in Bucharest, Romania. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band’s new three-disc rock opera, “Beloved Antichrist”: […]
- MALEVOLENT CREATION Signs With HAMMERHEART RECORDS; New Album Due Later In The Year
Veteran U.S. death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have inked a deal with Hammerheart Records. The group’s new album is tentatively due later this year. There are also plans for MALEVOLENT CREATION to embark on a tour where they will play a set consisting of songs from their first five albums. Hammerheart will gradually reissue all MALEVOLENT […]
- Metallica – Seek & Destroy (Live 1982) /w Dave Mustaine
Metallica performing Seek And Destroy with lead guitaris Dave Mustaine in 1982.
- Metallica – Seek & Destroy (Live 1982) /w Dave Mustaine
Metallica performing Seek And Destroy with lead guitaris Dave Mustaine in 1982.
- Aussie rockers Crosson release video for “Never Give Up”
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- Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’ Film Casts Its Doc McGhee, Plus News on Metallica, Sammy Hagar + More
Plus a Metallica chart feat, a Sammy Hagar accolade, a health update from The Ghost Inside’s Jonathan Vigil and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- Jack White Explains Cell Phone Ban, Views It as an ‘Art Experiment’
The singer opens up about the decision during his appearance on Lars Ulrich’s ‘It’s Electric’ show. Continue reading…
