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- Bret Michaels’ autobiography ‘Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography’ out now + first in series of trilogies
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- W.A.S.P.’s BLACKIE LAWLESS On LITTLE RICHARD: ‘He’s Now At Home With The Lord… Amen!’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on Saturday, May 9 at the age of 87. Earlier today, Lawless posted the following message to the W.A.S.P. social media: “Elvis [Presley] was the King, Chuck Berry was the poet of Rock, but Little Richard Penniman, the self-proclaimed ‘architect’ of Rock N’ […]
- Guy Does Heavy Metal Crochet on TikTok
Start with a slip knot. Continue reading…
- KISS Icon Paul Stanley Opens Up His Feelings After A Tragic Death: “She Was A Legend”
The iconic frontman of KISS and quite active social media user these days, Paul Stanley, posted yet another tweet on his official Twitter account and mourned one of the most legendary soul stars ever, Betty Wright, who passed away yesterday. Betty was one of the most talented songwriters of the whole time, and she also […]
- Eddie Van Halen’s Son Wolfgang Pens Heartwarming Message For His Mother
Eddie Van Halen’s bassist son Wolfgang has posted a rare photo of him with his mother Valerie Bertinelli on Twitter and penned down a little message for her. In the Twitter post, Wolfgang celebrated Mother’s Day of his mother and described her as ‘greatest mother’ on the earth. As you can see below, Wolfgang and […]
- JACK RUSSELL Says COVID-19 Pandemic Has Created Challenges In Making Of Second JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE Studio Album
Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has confirmed to Sleaze Roxx that JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE is working on material for the follow-up to 2017’s “He Saw It Comin'” LP. “We’re currently about halfway through the next album,” he said. “Unfortunately, with the current climate with this coronavirus, there are some challenges. When Robby [Lochner, […]
- Here’s a Dude Doing Heavy Metal Crocheting on TikTok
Holy shit, we really need to start letting people back outside. @knotbadCrochet with heavy metal is my favorite pairing ##crochet ##crocheting ##craft ##art ##metal ##me♬ Aeon – Crystal Lake [via Loudwire] The post Here’s a Dude Doing Heavy Metal Crocheting on TikTok appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Watch DESTRUCTION Perform ‘Curse The Gods’ From ‘Born To Thrash – Live In Germany’
On Friday (May 8), German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION delivered a treat for fans stuck at home and unable to attend live shows: “Born To Thrash – Live In Germany”, the band’s first live album with the current lineup, is out now digitally on all streaming and download platforms. To mark this special occasion, the […]
- Pearl Jam Star Eddie Vedder’s Wife Makes Bold Statement About Maternal Health
Eddie Vedder’s lovely wife and famous social media activist, Jill Vedder, took to social media once again and gave precious advice to her followers on how to improve their maternal health during the pregnancy days. Jill has encouraged her followers to donate funds for ‘Every Mother Counts’ foundation, which is a nonprofit organization that is […]
- Ice Nine Kills Post Horror-Themed Cover of “Stacy’s Mom”
Ice Nine Kills have knocked out three birds with one stone on their latest release, a cover of the 2003 Fountains of Wayne hit, “Stacy’s Mom” that’s been re-dubbed “Jason’s Mom” and given horror-inspired Friday the 13th-themed lyrics: Paid tribute to one of the song’s writers, Adam Schlesinger, who died of COVID-19 last month.Paid tribute […]
- Exodus Legend Gary Holt Remembers How He Broke His Bandmate’s Heart Badly
One of the most talented guitarists of the century and the Exodus star at the same time, Gary Holt, was recently interviewed by ‘No Fuckin’ Regrets With Robb Flynn’ and exposed the untold story of how the band fired Paul Baloff from Exodus. You might already know that Paul Baloff was the co-founder and the […]
- Four members of Lewis / Guns’ L.A. Guns version playing on pop rocker Tiffany’s upcoming album
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- Megadeth Icon Dave Mustaine Breaks His Long-Time Silence Sharing His Wife’s Badass Frame
The legendary Megadeth star Dave Mustaine remains silent on social media during the coronavirus outbreak and spends his time working on his upcoming music projects for a while. Today, Dave took to social media and shared an emotional message about his lovely wife, Pam Mustaine, by sharing one of her most astonishing frames of all […]
- Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Reacts To Photos Of Armed Demonstrators At Sandwich Shop: ‘This Is Insane’
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi has reacted to photos that went viral over the weekend of a dozen people walking through downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with weapons and flags. The pictures, which were taken on Saturday (May 9) by The News & Observer photojournalist Travis Long, feature the protesters ordering sandwiches from a Subway […]
- TRAPT To Release ‘Shadow Work’ Album In June
American rockers TRAPT will release their new album, “Shadow Work”, on June 19 via The Label Group/INgrooves. The band will drop two new singles, “Make It Out Alive” and “Tell Me How You Really Feel”, on May 15 and a third single, “Far Enough Away”, on May 22. The first three singles will be instant-gratification […]
- Danica Roem Joins Women Metal Vocalists in “Pass the Brush” Video to Help Musicians in Need
A heavy metal version of the popular “Pass the Brush” challenge is raising money for musicians left out of work from COVID-19. The video features women metal vocalists showcasing their makeup-free skin, then holding a makeup brush in front of the camera lens and pulling it away to reveal their heavy metal stage look before […]
- Metallica Frontman James Hetfield’s Controversial Attitude Against Newbie Bands Exposed
In the recent episode of a metal podcast called ‘Speaky N’ Destroy,’ Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti talked about his first meeting with each Metallica member. In the statement, Mark also revealed a little-known side of Metallica frontman James Hetfield while telling his conversation with him. He mentioned a piece of information he got from […]
- Greg Chaisson thinks that the three Badlands albums have stood the test of time
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- RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Rejoins LORDS OF BLACK
RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero has rejoined LORDS OF BLACK. The band is putting the finishing touches on its next album, “Alchemy Of Souls – Part I”, due later in the year via Frontiers Music Srl. Romero announced his departure from the Spanish melodic progressive metal act in January 2019 and was subsequently replaced by Diego […]
- Guns N’ Roses Bassist Duff McKagan Stuns Fans In A Leopard-Print Robe
The legendary bassist of Guns N’ Roses and beloved husband of Susan Holmes McKagan, Duff McKagan, was on the latest post of Susan on Instagram and seen with a leopard-print robe on their home. As you will read the caption of the post of Susan, she thanked her children Mae and Grace, and also showed […]
- Will There Ever Be A KIM THAYIL Solo Album? The SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist Responds
In a new interview with WFPK’s Kyle Meredith, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil was asked why he has never released a solo album during his time away from the band. He responded (hear audio below): “Probably a lot of reasons. I think at the time [of SOUNDGARDEN’s original split], I was really fed up with a […]
- UNDEROATH To Reunite With Former Drummer DANIEL DAVISON On TWITCH
Last week, hard rockers UNDEROATH launched a weekly series on their Twitch channel. During each episode, the band will stream an album from its catalog in full and go into detail about the writing and recording processes. The first episode spotlighted UNDEROATH’s latest album, 2018’s Grammy-nominated “Erase Me”, and was a smashing success. The episode […]
- Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” Performed in the Styles of Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Nirvana, and More
For his latest feat of chameleonic vocal magic, Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs has covered Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” in a myriad of styles, including, but not limited to, Slayer, Mötley Crüe, and Nirvana. Do any of them make people’s love of this song more understandable? Hit “play” and find out for yourself! [via The […]
- Poll: What Do You Think of Suicide Silence’s Plan to Hold a Virtual World Tour?
Earlier today, Suicide Silence announced that since they can’t embark upon an actual tour right now on account of the global coronavirus pandemic, they’d be doing a “virtual world tour” this summer instead. Each show will be geo-gated within a certain radius so only people who live in the vicinity can view it; each show […]
- Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Daughter Saddens Fans: “I Cried Three Times Today”
Mia Tyler, who is the daughter of Aerosmith singer Steven, has posted a new photo series on her official Instagram page which is featuring a quote from Donna Bell and wrote an emotional letter over it. Here are Donna Bell’s words over motherhood: “Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s […]
- MEGADETH’s DIRK VERBEUREN: ‘The Conjuring’ Drum Playthrough Video
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren’s drum playthrough video of the song “The Conjuring”, which originally appeared on the band’s 1986 album “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?”, can be seen below. MEGADETH played “The Conjuring” live for the first time since 2001 in June 2018 at the Home Monitoring Aréna in Plzeň, Czech Republic, where the band […]
- AS I LAY DYING Announces 2021 ‘Burn To Emerge’ U.S. Tour, Unveils ‘Torn Between’ Music Video
The official music video for the song “Torn Between” from California metallers AS I LAY DYING can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s seventh full-length album, “Shaped By Fire”, which was released last September via Nuclear Blast. Last week, the band announced that its May/June 2020 “Burn To Emerge” U.S. tour […]
- Breaking Benjamin Guitarist Names His Top 5 Metallica Songs
Not every fan is worried about their cred with thrash metal purists. Continue reading…
- Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil Gets Emotional About His Mom Who Died From Cancer
As you may already know, Vince Neil is the most silent star of Mötley Crüe alongside Mick Mars on social media. However, he could not keep his silence today and celebrated his mom’s ‘Mother’s Day’ on his official Instagram account. He posted two of the rarest photos of his family and mourned them in a […]
- Warped Tour Might Return Under a Different Name
The Warped Tour as we know it ceased to exist upon the completion of its summer 2018 incarnation, ending a remarkable run of nearly 25 years. Founder Kevin Lyman cited “an evolving summer festival industry, a shrinking pool of bands, and declining ticket sales amongst its teenage demographic” in addition to plain old burn out […]
- DEEP PURPLE’s IAN PAICE Pays Tribute To LITTLE RICHARD: ‘We Lost Probably The Best Rock And Roll Voice That’s Ever Existed’
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on Saturday, May 9 at the age of 87. Over the weekend, Paice released a four-minute video in which he reflected on the rock and roll pioneer. He said: “Saturday night, we lost probably the best rock and roll voice that’s ever […]
- Warped Tour Founder Suggests Festival Will Return Under New Name
Emos, here's something to be happy about. Continue reading…
- Corey Taylor Guitar Auction Raised $150K for Covid-19 Efforts
13 guitars providing relief. Continue reading…
- KISS’ Gene Simmons Pens A Tear-Inducing Letter To His Mom: “I Miss You Every Day!”
KISS legend Gene Simmons used his official Twitter account to wrote a letter to his mother on Mother’s Day and saddened the community by sharing his longing to her. Gene shared a picture of his mother and stated that she is always in his heart and soul. Furthermore, the legend said that he is missing […]
- You Can Buy A Wedding Cake Topper Featuring SLASH’s Real Hair
A wedding cake topper purportedly featuring the real hair of GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash is being auctioned via eBay. The topper was apparently created for the guitarist’s 2001 wedding to Perla Ferrar, and was originally auctioned off by Julien’s Auctions after the pair divorced in 2018. It is now being offered by eBay user […]
- JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER: ‘I’m Glad To See K.K. DOWNING Is Back’
Richie Faulkner says that he is “glad” to see founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth “K.K.” Downing “back out there” with his new band KK’S PRIEST. KK’S PRIEST is Downing’s collaboration with former PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens and ex-PRIEST drummer Les Binks. The band, which pays homage to Downing’s past, is rounded out by guitarist […]
- Slash’s Real Hair Accents Guns N’ Roses Cake Topper on eBay
It's hard to hold a candle to the guitarist's luxurious mane. Continue reading…
- RON KEEL Says He ‘Would Have Been A Good Fit’ For BLACK SABBATH After IAN GILLAN
In a new interview with Canada’s The Metal Voice, singer Ron Keel spoke about the time he nearly joined BLACK SABBATH in 1984 while the legendary heavy metal act was looking for a replacement for Ian Gillan. Ron said (see video below): “It was an amazing experience. I was in the studio recording the KEEL […]
- DEE SNIDER Is Already Working On His Second Novel
During an appearance earlier today (Monday, May 11) on AXS TV’s “At Home And Social With…”, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked how he is using the coronavirus downtime to stay creative. He responded (see video below): “Last year, I decided — I told my management I’m taking 2020 off. And they were, like, […]
- Former STYX Frontman DENNIS DEYOUNG Releases Music Video For ‘To The Good Old Days’ Feat. JULIAN LENNON
STYX founding member Dennis DeYoung will release a new original solo album, “26 East, Vol. 1”, on May 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the song “To The Good Old Days”, featuring Julian Lennon, can now be seen below. The clip’s imagery spans the life and career of DeYoung, featuring a […]
- Adam Lambert’s Mother Looks As Young As Adam On Their Recent Photo
In the recent Twitter post, Queen’s live fronting member Adam Lambert celebrated the Mother’s Day of his mom, Leila Lambert, by sharing a picture with her. In the caption, Adam celebrated this special day of his mother by showing how much he loves Leila and proved that he knows how important the family is. As […]
- Mike Shinoda Says This Is His Favorite Linkin Park Song
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda recently filled out a “Best of Linkin Park” bracket — originally created by Linkin Park Peru — on his Twitch channel. As a result, we know now which LP song Shinoda thinks is best, if that kind of thing excites you. You can watch the full video below, or scroll down […]
- BRET MICHAELS Sets Record Straight On STEVIE NICKS Relationship
During an appearance on today’s (Monday, May 11) edition of “The Talk”, Bret Michaels revealed exclusively what really happened between him and Stevie Nicks when they recorded “Love’s A Hard Game To Play”, a song that the POISON singer had written for inclusion on her first retrospective release, 1991’s “Timespace: The Best Of Stevie Nicks”. […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Touches Hearts Writing On A Tragic Death
The Beatles bassist and singer Paul McCartney penned down an open letter over a photo with Little Richard on Instagram and paid his respect to the late legend. Yesterday, Danny Jones Penniman talked with Rolling Stone magazine and confirmed the death of his father, Little Richard. In the statement, he didn’t mention the cause of […]
- Enuff Z’Nuff release new single “Fatal Distraction” from upcoming album ‘Brainwashed Generation’
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- Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez on The Quarantinecast #11
You’re quarantined, we’re quarantined, everyone’s quarantined, including all the metal musicians you love. In our new series, The MetalSucks Quarantinecast, we’re connecting with metal musicians in their homes to find out how they’re coping with isolation, how they’re staying busy during these trying times, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their band’s plans. In this […]
- Khemmis Bassist Daniel Beiers on The MetalSucks Podcast #337
Khemmis bassist Daniel Beiers is our guest this week. We discuss the band’s new release, Doomed Heavy Metal, why he calls it a mini-album instead of an EP, how they chose which live tracks made it onto the album, and the band’s plans for an eventual full-length album. Beiers also talks about how his job […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Pens A Sad Farewell Message To His Idol: “Thank You For Everything”
On a recent Instagram post, Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page wrote an emotional letter after the devastating loss of rock and roll icon, Little Richard, at the age of 87. Little Richard found his peace at his home while his brother, sister, and son were standing with him. The cause of death was related […]
- Obsidian – PARADISE LOST
It’s both pleasing and reassuring that so many so-called veteran bands are enjoying such rich, late-career surges of creativity. PARADISE LOST didn’t always seem the most likely candidates for serious longevity: around the turn of the millennium, the band seemed to be struggling for new ideas and detached from the heaviness that once defined them. […]
