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- Ex-Van Halen Icon Sammy Hagar Makes A Lockdown Challenge With His Bandmates
Former Van Halen vocalist and current member of The Circle, Sammy Hagar, has shared a new video on his official Youtube account and made a lockdown challenge during the self-quarantine days. The world is suffering from coronavirus for over months, which is a highly contagious disease that affected over 700K people around the globe, and […]
- Gene Simmons’ Daughter Sophie Reacts To Claims That She’s Breaking ‘Self-Quarantine’ Rules
The singer, model and also daughter of KISS legend Gene Simmons, Sophie Simmons, has posted a new photo of herself with Felix Cartel and paid attention to her recent collaboration song with him called ‘Mine.’ In the comment section of the post, an Italian fan named Massimo Bellati has reacted the outdoor photos of Sophie […]
- See Footage of Tool + Henry Rollins Recording ‘Bottom’ in the Studio
A throwback video. Continue reading…
- Trivium’s Matt Heafy Opens Up About His “Second Job” as a Twitch Streamer
Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy has become a very popular Twitch streamer in recent years with his broadcasts of full Trivium album performances, cover songs — which we’ve featured here aplenty — video game play and more. Right this moment, 990 people are simultaneously tuned into his channel, which has accumulated 3,648,526 views in its history. […]
- Electra Mustaine’s Recent Instagram Stories Shows That She’s Playing Guitar
Legendary Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter, Electra Mustaine, has continued to share interesting photos from her self-quarantine days on her official Instagram account. As you can see in the below, she was playing her guitar while she was drinking a cup of coffee at her home and she wrote a sweet caption with it. Here’s […]
- Alice Cooper + Scorpions Album Cover Jigsaw Puzzles Coming This Spring
Get ready to rock with these 500-piece beauties. Continue reading…
- SERJ TANKIAN Criticizes ‘Clown’ TRUMP’s Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic: He Is ‘Completely Useless’
SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Trump has been criticized by members of the media for using his daily White House press briefings to spread misinformation during a pandemic, with some channels going so far as to make an editorial decision […]
- Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe Opens Up About Retirement Decision Of Slayer
Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe was recently interviewed by Metal Injection and shared his real thoughts on the new drummer of the band, Art Cruz. While praising the talents of the newcomer of the band, Randy also talked about the former Lamb of God star Chris Adler. On the other hand, Randy Blythe responded […]
- Poll: When Will Metal Bands Start Touring Again?
When the coronavirus pandemic starting spreading throughout the world en masse, live concerts were some of the first businesses to get the axe, leaving a giant hole in our hearts and tearing down the economic engine of the music economy. That’s the least of our problems now, of course, with deaths surging all across the […]
- ALICE COOPER, SCORPIONS And STATUS QUO Jigsaw Puzzles Due In April
Horror rock icon Alice Cooper, German hard rock legends SCORPIONS and British rock veterans STATUS QUO will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment in April. U.K.’s Zee Productions will release will release two classic SCORPIONS album covers (“Blackout” and “Lovedrive”), two classic ALICE COOPER album covers (“Welcome To My Nightmare” and “Trash”), and three classic STATUS […]
- Mötley Crüe Legend Nikki Sixx’s Daughter Wows Fans With Flawless Beauty
Mötley Crüe icon Nikki Sixx’s lovely wife, Courtney Sixx, has shared a new photo on her official Instagram account and showed off the new hairstyle of her stepdaughter, Frankie Sixx. As you can see in the picture below, Frankie was looking gorgeous with her long and shiny hairs. She was wearing a great-looking top that […]
- ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN Reveals His Proudest Career Achievement
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was recently interviewed by Ben Brodie of BenFillsIn.com. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how much of his life has been devoted to music, Ian responded: “I’ve been playing guitar since I was nine, so that’s 47 years ago. ANTHRAX started in 1981, so it’s safe to say, since […]
- Thursday Turning Band Merch Into Masks for Medical Workers
For the workforce, supporting. Continue reading…
- Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Covers Johnny Thunders’ ‘You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory’
Listen to his take on ‘You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory.’ Continue reading…
- Blaze Bayley reveals his favourite albums that he’s worked on
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- Slipknot Icon Corey Taylor’s Wife Shares A Rare Photo With Supernatural Star Jensen Ackles
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor’s wife, Alicia Taylor, has shared a throwback photo of herself with Supernatural star Jensen Ackles on her Twitter page and declared her longing for the successful actor. Jensen Ackles is known for his role as Dean Winchester in the Supernatural television series. Alicia Taylor jumped to social media to share this […]
- Alan Merrill, Songwriter of Joan Jett’s ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ Dead at 69 Due to Coronavirus
He originally wrote the song with Arrows. Continue reading…
- Solar Spectre – OMEGA INFINITY
With a respectful nod to GUSTAV HOLST, “Solar Spectre” is the kind of interplanetary journey most fans of extreme metal can get behind. OMEGA INFINITY are a shadowy entity plucked from the ether by NE OBLIVISCARIS frontman Xenoyr and Tentakel P. , drummer and founding member of German art metallers TODTGELICHTER. If you’re familiar with […]
- Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Shares His Favorite Streaming Platform
Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda has shared a new post on his official Twitter account and compared the streaming platforms like Youtube, Twitch, Periscope, and Facebook. For a while, Mike had been doing some live events for his followers on Instagram. Afterward, he decided to stream from another platform and tested out the Youtube and […]
- STEVE VAI To Stage Two Live Question-And-Answer Sessions Via Facebook
Steve Vai will stage two weekly question and answer sessions with his global fan base via Facebook Live. The series “Alien Guitar Secrets Live: Music And You” will focus on the guitar, music, his career and the business aiming to offer insights that enlighten perspectives for their own worlds. He will also be breaking down […]
- You Can Now Make Your Own Customized Motörhead T-Shirt
Motörhead’s iconic logo has been spoofed into oblivion, a staple of metal merch designs for decades. Off the top of my head, I can think of three t-shirts I own that are Motörhead parodies… shit, I’m even wearing one right now! It’s an old In Flames shirt that has “Jesterhead” written across the top, with […]
- Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Returns To Social Media For A Crucial Charity Movement
After about the two weeks of silence, Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour has broken his social media silence today and shared a special photo of himself with his beloved wife, Polly Samson, via his official Twitter account. In the caption, David stated that he got a message from Newham Book Shop which is about a […]
- Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA’s Entire September 2017 Concert In Paris
METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, “#MetallicaMondays”, where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The second concert to be shared was recorded on on September 8, 2017 at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France and can […]
- Ghosts V: Together” / “Ghosts VI: Locusts – NINE INCH NAILS
The notion that art can be a refuge and sanctuary couldn’t be any more relevant than now, during our collective confrontation with the global chaos and uncertainty that’s associated with the coronavirus. No one will save the world with their music nor their music collections, but music can be a lifeline for some individuals. There […]
- MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Release New Solo Single, ‘Simple Truth’
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will release “Simple Truth”, the new single from his solo band ELLEFSON, in April, with all proceeds going to Italian COVID-19 relief. The track, co-written by Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert, with Italian guitarist and drummer Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi, will appear on the upcoming full-length follow-up to the 2019 […]
- EPICA’s New Album Will Likely Be Delayed By Coronavirus Pandemic
EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen has confirmed to FaceCulture that the recording process for the band’s new album has been affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic that is racing around the world and stalling economies. “Simone [Simons, EPICA singer] and I, we would normally be now in the studio recording this album, vocal-wise, and that’s not […]
- OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels Trip To Switzerland To Get Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease
Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his trip to Switzerland to see a professor who specializes in people’s immune systems. The legendary heavy metal vocalist, who revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, was scheduled to travel in April for radical treatment to help him live with his progressive […]
- KISS Announces Rescheduled South American ‘End Of The Road’ Tour Dates
KISS has announced the rescheduled dates for its South American tour. The trek, which was originally slated to take place in April and May, was postponed due to concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The KISS run of shows in South America will now kick off on November 10 in Brasilia, Brazil and […]
- LAMB OF GOD: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of ‘Memento Mori’ Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of LAMB OF GOD’s music video for “Memento Mori”, the opening track on the band’s forthcoming self-titled album, can be seen below. Due May 8 via Epic Records, the follow-up to “VII: Sturm Und Drang” marks LAMB OF GOD’s first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last July […]
- DARK SARAH Feat. Former AMBERIAN DAWN Singer HEIDI PARVIAINEN: ‘Grim’ Album Due In July
Finnish cinematic metal band DARK SARAH has signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The group’s fourth studio album, “Grim”, will be released on July 17. Over the course of eight years and three epically conceptualized albums, DARK SARAH has proven its standing in the scene. As a classically educated opera singer and experimental performer, […]
- The Rolling Stones Icon Keith Richards’ Wife Shares Gorgeous Photos Of Her Two Daughters
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards’ wife, Patti Hansen, has shared a great-looking photo of her daughters, Alexandra and Theodora Richards, on the official Instagram account and revealed why she is thankful for being with them. Patti showed how much she loves her daughters in the caption of the post and stated that she is […]
- MOTÖRHEAD Invites You To ‘Umlaut’ Your Name For Personalized Artwork
MOTÖRHEAD is inviting fans to “umlaut” their name for personalized MOTÖRHEAD artwork to share or have printed on a limited-edition t-shirt. The band tweeted earlier today: “Follow the instructions to add your name to the iconic Warpig design, a must have for all Motörfans! While you’re there, see if you can top the decibel leaderboard […]
- Gary Holt Shares A New Update On His Coronavirus Symptoms: “I Lost 16 Pounds In A Week”
Exodus mastermind Gary Holt has posted a new Instagram post on his official account and shared a new update about his current health status. As we all know, the coronavirus is a deadly virus that affects almost the entire world. People started following strict health precautions due to the coronavirus outbreak, and many musicians canceled or postponed […]
- Physical Album Sales Drop Below 1 Million Per Week for the First Time Ever Due to the Coronavirus
With most businesses in the U.S. now shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, brick-and-mortar record stores were some of the first “non-essential” retail operations to close their doors. And while music fans are being encouraged to support their favorite artists and labels with online purchases, the latest stats show that those haven’t closed […]
- Motley Crue Star Vince Neil’s Girlfriend Shares First-Ever Photo of Vince After Coronavirus Outbreak
Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Hannah, has shared yet another special pose of herself with his boyfriend on the official Instagram page. We all know that the whole world is suffering from the coronavirus outbreak for the last three months. On the other hand, the US is alarming because of the virus for the last […]
- 10 Unforgettable Lamb of God Moments
Featuring ‘The Blair Shit Project.’ Continue reading…
- M3 ROCK FESTIVAL Rescheduled For September
The 2020 M3 Rock Festival, originally scheduled for May 1-3 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, is being rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. All tickets will be honored on the new dates. Unfortunately, RATT and TYKETTO will no longer […]
- CLUTCH Releases ‘Monsters, Machines, And Mythological Beasts’ Digital-Only Compilation
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released “Monsters, Machines, And Mythological Beasts”, a themed digital-only compilation of songs from the band’s vast catalog. The various tracks were taken from “Robot Hive/Exodus”, “Book Of Bad Decisions”, “Pitchfork & Lost Needles”, “Earth Rocker”, “Strange Cousins From The West”, “Live At The 9:30”, “Psychic Warfare” and “Jam Room”. CLUTCH frontman […]
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist ZOLTAN BATHORY: ‘We Know That We’re A Very Polarizing Band’
In a recent interview with Kerrang! magazine, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory was asked what he attributes his band’s mass appeal to. He responded: “We know that we’re a very polarizing band. Our fans are hardcore. They love us, and there are a lot of people who can’t stand us. But even the […]
- KANSAS: ‘The Absence Of Presence’ Album Details Revealed
KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release its highly anticipated new studio album, “The Absence Of Presence”, on June 26 via InsideOut Music. The band gave fans a sneak preview of what they can expect to hear on the album with this sampler video. “We are really excited for our fans to be able […]
- Adam Lambert Makes Fans Smile With His Recent Self-Taken Live Performance At Home
The current live performance vocalist of Queen, Adam Lambert, has shared a new video on his official Instagram account and make the fans happy with his self-taken live performance during the self-isolation. Currently, most of the people have been trying to protect themselves from the danger of coronavirus with the self-quarantine and following the social […]
- GODSMACK Teases ‘Unforgettable’ Video
A teaser for GODSMACK’s music video for its latest single, “Unforgettable”, is available below. The clip was filmed on February 15 when the band invited more than 300 students to join them for a performance of the song at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. “It was absolutely insane,” Elliott Lempke, a student at […]
- Rolling Stones Star Mick Jagger’s Daughter Debuts Her New Hairstyle And Color
The Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger’s daughter, Georgia May Jagger, has shared a new photo of herself on her official Instagram page and showed off her new hairstyle and color. As you might see in the photo, Georgia May took a close-up selfie photo and flaunted her natural beauty by showing her new unicorn hair for […]
- Watch: Dave Grohl and Billie Joe Armstrong Perform From Their Living Rooms
A handful of high-profile musicians teamed up for a network TV broadcast of live performance from their living rooms last night to give Americans quarantined because of the coronavirus a bit of a respite. Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong each joined for a song on the appropriately titled hour-long “Living […]
- Tom Morello Celebrates Jane’s Addiction Singer Perry Farrell’s Birthday With A Special Photo
Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine guitarist, Tom Morello, shared a recent photo on his verified Instagram account and celebrated Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell. As Tom Morello celebrates his long-time buddy’s 61st birthday, he also shared a little-known story of how did they rock the stage in 1998 with Rage Against The Machine. This […]
- POSTPONED … M3 Music Festival is being moved to Labor Day Weekend
Metal Sludge — Due to the Coronavirus the M3 Music Festival is officially being postponed.The new dates for the M3 Music Festival will be over the Labor Day Weekend.The 3-day weekend festival was originally scheduled for May 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2020, but will now take place September 4th, 5th & 6th 2020.As of this […]
- KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Hero Toy Coming Soon
Devils Head Productions, which specializes in toys, art and punk rock, metal, hardcore culture, has announced the upcoming release of a Japanese-style hero toy modeled after KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, a.k.a. Adam D. Due later in the year, the toy will be known as 酔 獣, which means “drunk beast” in Japanese. Devils Head […]
- Hear Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Recreated in ‘Animal Crossing’ Game
This game gets more metal every day. Continue reading…
- DARK TRANQUILLITY Officially Welcomes Guitarists CHRIS AMOTT And JOHAN REINHOLDZ
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have announced the addition of guitarists Chris Amott (ex-ARCH ENEMY) and Johan Reinholdz (ANDROMEDA) to the group’s ranks. The two musicians, who have been members of DARK TRANQUILLITY’s touring lineup since 2017, will make their recording debut with the band on their upcoming follow-up to 2016’s “Atoma” album, tentatively […]
