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- Mick Fleetwood’s Peter Green concert to hit UK cinemas
Last week’s Mick Fleetwood & Friends concert in honour of Peter Green and the early music of Fleetwood Mac is set to hit UK cinemas this summer.
- Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Breaks Silence On ‘Losing Weight’ Rumors
During a recent interview with ‘Westlake Magazine & West Luxury Magazine,’ Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed how he prepared for the opening night of the band’s upcoming tour, The Stadium Tour, with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. As we all know, The Stadium Tour will start in Jacksonville, Florida […]
- Former Slade drummer Don Powell suffers stroke
Former Slade drummer Don Powell is recovering from a minor stroke over the weekend.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Exposes His Younghood Photo With His Mother
Iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has shared a rare photo of himself with his mother, Patricia Balzary, on Instagram and delighted followers by his younger look. As you might see in the photo, Flea was making a soldier salute by wearing an ushanka hat and light blue sweater inside the shirt and vest. […]
- Michael Jackson’s Daughter Teases New Project With A Private Conversation
Michael Jackson’s daughter and well-known model, Paris Jackson, has shared a new post on the official Instagram account and announced her upcoming music project. As you can see in the picture below, Paris has revealed her private conversation in which she was talking about writing lyrics of the song. Also, she stated that ‘Dog EP’ […]
- GREAT WHITE’s MARK KENDALL Holds ‘No Ill Will’ Toward JACK RUSSELL
GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says that he holds no ill will toward the band’s original lead singer, Jack Russell. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Jack largely blamed these injuries on […]
- Týr Announce April Tour of North America
It’s my dream for Týr to make an album of ’80s pop covers called Týrs for Fears. That will probably never happen, though, and it breaks my heart. This, however, (almost) definitely will happen: Týr’s next headline tour of North America, which is set to kick off just about one month from now. Support will […]
- AC/DC Tribute Concert ‘Highway To Hell’ Draws Huge Crowd (Video)
More than 100,000 people took part in a tribute to legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott on March 1 in Australia. “Highway To Hell” took place on the 40th anniversary since Scott was laid to rest at Fremantle Cemetery. Perth’s Canning Highway was closed to all vehicles except eight trucks that hosted eight different bands all […]
- MÖTLEY CRÜE’s NIKKI SIXX Is ‘Training Like Crazy’ For Upcoming Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that he is “training like crazy” in preparation for the opening night of the band’s upcoming “The Stadium Tour” with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS. “The Stadium Tour” will kick off on June 18 in Jacksonville, Florida and will mark CRÜE’s first live dates since […]
- Grave Of A Dog – Sightless Pit
Fans of brain-scrambling underground extremity should already be more than aware of the extraordinary music that all three members of SIGHTLESS PIT have been making up to this point. A new project formed by FULL OF HELL frontman Dylan Walker, THE BODY drummer Lee Buford and the remorselessly bewitching Kristin Hayter, a.k.a. LINGUA IGNOTA, this […]
- Slayer’s Gary Holt Pays His Tribute To Metallica’s Kirk Hammett In A Recent Photo
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has shared brand new photos on his official Instagram account and paid his tribute to Metallica icon Kirk Hammett. In the caption of the post, Gary has revealed what he did yesterday in Paris and stated that he reunited with former Exodus guitarist Kirk Hammett. They enjoyed their free […]
- ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Launches JOURNEY Tribute Band JOURNEY BEYOND
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has launched a JOURNEY tribute band called JOURNEY BEYOND. JOURNEY BEYOND’s debut performance will take place on Friday, March 6 at The Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia. Belladonna announced JOURNEY BEYOND’s formation in a social media post earlier today (Monday, March 2). He wrote: “I am happy to announce the debut […]
- Today in Rock History – March 1
1967, The Beatles began recording “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” at Abbey Road studios, London. Work on the new John Lennon song began the day before with extensive rehearsals. Despite the acronym of the song spelling out LSD, the origins of the composition came from a drawing that Lennon’s son Julian had made of […]
- Today in Rock History – March 2
1967, The ninth annual Grammy Awards are held. Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra, A Man and His Music wins Album of the Year, while “Strangers in the Night” is named Record of the Year. John Lennon and Paul McCartney win the Song of the Year Grammy for “Michelle.” 1967, Engelbert Humperdinck was at number one on the […]
- Devastation on the Nation Tour 2020: We’re Giving Away Tickets to Every Stop!
In less than three weeks, the 2020 incarnation of the Devastation on the Nation tour — featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant — will embark on its month-long trek across the U.S. and Canada! And since we here at MetalSucks believe in Metal 4 All — call us the Bernie Sanders […]
- Smashing Pumpkins Announce Spring ‘Rock Invasion 2′ Tour
Wanna go for a ride? Continue reading…
- THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman GREG PUCIATO To Release ‘Child Soldier: Creator Of God’ Solo Album
Greg Puciato, the enigmatic singer known for his diverse list of projects, from the incendiary THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN to the brutalist electro-pop outfit THE BLACK QUEEN and the unabashedly thrashy KILLER BE KILLED, will release his debut solo album, “Child Soldier: Creator Of God”, this summer via Federal Prisoner. The Los Angeles-based singer premiered […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Says Drummer ART CRUZ ‘Did A Fantastic Job’ On New Album
Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album, on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015’s “VII: Sturm Und Drang” marks LAMB OF GOD’s first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as the replacement for the […]
- Watch 150,000 AC/DC Fans Salute Bon Scott on Australia’s ‘Highway to Hell’
Nobody’s gonna slow them down. Continue reading…
- The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New U.S. Tour Dates
Before they open a string of dates for Guns N’ Roses this summer, The Smashing Pumpkins — or, as my mom calls them, “The Screaming Smashing Pumpkin Trees” — will play eleven headline dates across this beautiful country of ours. This is great news for the band’s fans, but also for people who just really […]
- DRAGONFORCE’s GEE ANZALONE To Miss U.S. Tour; AQUILES PRIESTER To Step In
Drummer Gee Anzalone will be forced to miss DRAGONFORCE’s upcoming U.S. tour due to health issues and will be temporarily replaced by Aquiles Priester (ANGRA, TONY MACALPINE, W.A.S.P.). Anzalone’s absence from the trek was announced earlier today via DRAGONFORCE’s social media. The band wrote: “DRAGONFORCE are sad to announce that drummer Gee Anzalone will not […]
- Tommy Lee’s Wife Posts A New Video About Mental Issues And Panic Attack
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife and a famous Vine phenomenon, Brittany Furlan Lee, has shared another funny video of herself via her official Instagram. In the Instagram Stories of her, Brittany Furlan Lee was sitting alone on the chair and thinking about what she needs to do to finish this boring day. Later, the […]
- Steven Tyler’s Daughter Liv Shares A Heartwarming Photo Of Steven’s Grandson
Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler’s daughter and well-known social media personality, Liv Tyler, has shared some very special poses of her sister Chelsea Tyler Foster‘s newborn baby, Vincent Frank Foster on her official Instagram page. On February 21, Steven Tyler’s daughter Chelsea Tyler has a new born baby. The 30-year-old singer and her husband, actor and […]
- Melodic Rock Fest in Australia forging ahead despite headliner FireHouse pulling out
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- Gene Simmons’ Daughter Sophie Flaunts Her Perfect Curves In A Tight Green Pants
KISS legend Gene Simmons’ daughter, Sophie Simmons, has shared a new photo of herself on Instagram Stories and stunned admirers by her perfect look. If you look at this photo, Sophie showed off her perfect curves by wearing a white crop top sweater and tight green pants. She completed her flawless appearance with black, bag, […]
- NITA STRAUSS: Second Solo Album Is ‘Very Well On The Way’
Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has confirmed that her second solo album is “very well on the way.” Strauss’s upcoming disc, which is tentatively due in late 2020, will be the follow-up to her first solo album, “Controlled Chaos”, released in 2018 via Sumerian Records. Nita offered an […]
- David Lee Roth Shares Yet Another Controversial Photo About His Bad Habits
Van Halen’s legendary former frontman David Lee Roth has continued to share bizarre photos belong to him via his official Twitter account, and he revealed his bad habits with these poses one more time. On March 1, David Lee Roth had shared an interesting photo when he was having a great time on the backstage […]
- Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Performs U.S. National Anthem Before Los Angeles Kings Vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game (Video)
Former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba performed the U.S. national anthem before the Los Angeles Kings took on the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday (March 1) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Last week, Ashba said that he “just signed a […]
- March is Metal Month: Over 1,000 Metal CDs on Sale for as Low as $3.99!
It’s easy to get lulled into thinking that March signifies springtime, but the cold, harsh truth is that March is typically… well, cold and harsh. But thanks to the folks at DeepDiscount.com, your March is about to heat up: all month long, the site will be celebrating their annual March is Metal Month promotion by putting […]
- Former METALLICA Producer BOB ROCK Says Sound Of ‘…And Justice For All’ Album ‘Didn’t Make Sense’
Canadian producer Bob Rock, who has been responsible for some of the biggest rock and metal albums of the last 30 years, including all of METALLICA’s studio output during the 1990s and early 2000s, says that the production on the “…And Justice For All” album “didn’t make sense” to him when he first heard it. […]
- OZZY OSBOURNE: I Know I’ll Be Remembered As ‘The Man That Bit The Head Off The Bat’
Ozzy Osbourne says that he will always be remembered for his infamous bat-biting incident. On January 20, 1982, Ozzy bit the head off a live bat during a concert at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa. He later claimed he thought it was a toy thrown to him by an audience member. Asked by […]
- Slipknot’s Corey Taylor’s Son Shares A New Announcement About His Solo Band
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor’s son, Griffin Taylor, has shared a new photo of himself on Instagram, making an important statement about the upcoming show of his solo band, Vended. The band consists of 5 members, including bass player and back vocalist Jeremiah Pugh, guitarists Connor Grodzicki and Cole Espeland, Simon Crahan drummer, and singer Griffin […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Shares Rare Story About His ‘Death Wish II’ Project
Led Zeppelin’s iconic guitarist Jimmy Page posted a new photo on his verified Instagram page today and added yet another memorable part to his iconic ‘On This Day’ archive. As you might already know that Jimmy Page has made the Death Wish II’s soundtrack in 1982 and today is the 38th anniversary of it. Jimmy […]
- Robert Plant pulls out of Faroe Islands festival due to whaling
Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant’s new band Saving Grace have pulled out of G! Festival in the Faroe Islands due to whaling in the country.
- Ulcerate Announce New Album ‘Stare Into Death and Be Still’ + Reveal Title Track
Hear the brutal title track here. Continue reading…
- Progressive Psych-Rock Outfit Elder Unveil New 11-Minute Track, “Embers”
Progressive psych-rock four-piece Elder are known for expansive soundscapes that feel both calming and invigorating and their new song, a dynamic number called “Embers,” is no exception. It’s an 11-minute preview into their upcoming album, Omens, which frontman Nick DiSalvo claims is some of their best material yet: “To me, Omens is our most complete […]
- KISS’ Tommy Thayer Reveals The Next Move Of The Band
The lead guitarist of KISS, Tommy Thayer, has talked in the recent interview with Rocksverige and revealed the band’s newest project. In the conversation, Tommy has stated that they are currently working on a documentary about KISS which includes some unique and rare moments of the band members. Tommy shared what he knows about the current […]
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN To Publish His Own Comic Book
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan spoke to The Pulse Of Radio about his upcoming comic book called Ascencia, which will arrive in April. A longtime comics fan, Dolmayan said: “It’s about the choices one would make if given the opportunity to live in a place that keeps you immortal. Like, who would you […]
- Slayer’s Kerry King Makes It Clear That He Plans to Create New Music
Having recently put to bed one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time (that would be Slayer, duh), nobody would blame Kerry King if lived out the rest of his days chillin’ out, watching daytime television, going fishing, enjoying early bird specials, and doing all the other shit retirees do. But […]
- Mark Kendall thinks Great White went as long as they could dealing with Jack Russell’s addiction issues
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- “Stare Into Death” and Check Out a New Ulcerate Song
Ulcerate, the only band to incite spontaneous puking in the mosh pit, are back! The New Zealand death metallers have announced that they’ll release a new album, Stare Into Death and Be Still, on April 24th via Debemur Morti Productions. They’ve also debuted the eight-and-a-half-minute title track, which is basically the aural equivalent of being […]
- Tenacious D Announce U.S. Tour, Target Non-Voters for 2020 Election
The D will hit many of America’s swing states. Continue reading…
- POISON’s BRET MICHAELS On His Recent Skin Cancer Surgery: ‘It Got A Little Scary For A Moment’
During an appearance earlier today (Monday, March 2) on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation”, POISON frontman Bret Michaels spoke about his recent surgery to have a patch of skin cancer removed. Asked if everything is “good with that,” Bret responded: “At the moment, absolutely. What happened was… I’m a guy, I admit it, I like being out […]
- Watch Slipknot’s Full Pro-Shot Set at Resurrection Fest
On July 5 of last year, Slipknot put on a hell of a show at Spain’s Resurrection Fest, which isn’t a surprise. Since you either don’t live in Spain or can’t afford tickets to an expensive music festival or both, you probably weren’t there to live the madness as it happened (it’s alright, neither were […]
- IGGY POP Releases Music Video For ‘We Are The People’
Iggy Pop has unveiled a striking and spare new video for “We Are The People” from his critically lauded album “Free” (Loma Vista Recordings). In the wake of last week’s live rendition of the song by Iggy accompanied by Laurie Anderson at Carnegie Hall, the “We Are The People” clip imbues Iggy’s interpretation of a […]
- Taylor Momsen Stuns Her Fans With Her Perfect Stage Outfit
The Pretty Reckless’ vocalist and former actress, Taylor Momsen, has continued to share new special poses of herself via her official and verified Instagram account. In the recent photo, Taylor Momsen was performing on stage and she was wearing a long and patterned black dress at the concert. She has continued to look very attractive […]
- THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce Nine-City ‘Rock Invasion 2’ Tour
Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock luminaries THE SMASHING PUMPKINS today announced the “Rock Invasion 2” tour — a sequel to their iconic 1993 tour that spanned the globe. The nine-stop tour will kick off on April 23 in Louisville, Kentucky and will end in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 8. Tickets for “Rock Invasion 2” […]
- Every Time I Die Guitarist / Pro Wrestler Andy Williams on The MetalSucks Podcast #327
Every Time I Die guitarist and All Elite Wrestling newcomer Andy Williams is our guest this week. We discuss all things Every Time I Die, wrestling and the intersection between those two worlds, including Andy’s road from metal icon to wrestling star, the anxiety of recording the new ETID album and having to leave to […]
- Mötley Crüe Star Nikki Sixx’s Daughter Took To Social Media To Reveal A Hidden Fact
Mötley Crüe star Nikki Sixx’s lovely daughter and also an active social media user, Frankie Sixx, shared a recent screenshot on her verified Instagram Stories and revealed an untold truth about the ‘overpopulation’ myth. You may read the text he shared right below that according to the latest research, the whole Earth population can fit […]
