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- GHOST Leader Says A Lot Of Bands ‘Don’t Understand The Amount Of Actual Labor’ That Is Involved In Being Successful
During a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan’s WRIF 101.1 FM radio station, GHOST leader Tobias Forge spoke about the keys to being a successful artist in the current musical climate. He said (hear audio below): “I think that there are numerous things. Of course, there’s some of basic DNA in the idea […]
- Maynard James Keenan Begs Tool Bandmates To Finish the New Album
Keenan had some fun at Northern Invasion suggesting he wore riot gear for fear fans would throw fruit if his bandmates took longer with their new album parts. Continue reading…
- 2018 Rocklahoma Set Times Revealed
See who is playing when, at what time and on what stage for this year’s Rocklahoma festival. Continue reading…
- Summer Slaughter: Organizers Tease More Bands
Neither band, sadly, features Mark Slaughter. The post Summer Slaughter: Organizers Tease More Bands appeared first on MetalSucks.
- STONE TEMPLE PILOTS’ ‘Audience Music’ Episode To Air Friday; ‘Roll Me Under’ Preview Clip Available
The “Audience Music” episode featuring STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will premiere on Friday, May 18 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on the Audience network (DirecTV Ch. 239 or U-verse TV Ch. 1114 and via live streaming on the DirecTV and U-verse apps and DirecTV Now). A preview clip of the episode, featuring STONE TEMPLE PILOTS’ performance of […]
- Three METALLICA Fans Win Trip To Hang Out With JAMES HETFIELD And KIRK HAMMETT (Video)
Ernie Ball and METALLICA have announced the winners of the “Hetfield + Hammett Experience” contest. The three grand prize winners won a trip to meet James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett at the METALLICA HQ, the bandmembers’ inner sanctum in San Rafael, California where they record, write, and houses memorabilia from their 30-plus years of touring […]
- Misfits to Once Again Employ Silly Anti-Phone Pouches at This Weekend’s New Jersey Show
Take THAT, young people! The post Misfits to Once Again Employ Silly Anti-Phone Pouches at This Weekend’s New Jersey Show appeared first on MetalSucks.
- GWAR Announce Mini-Tour with Light the Torch (ex-Killswitch Engage)
Kick off in July… The post GWAR Announce Mini-Tour with Light the Torch (ex-Killswitch Engage) appeared first on MetalSucks.
- TOOL Singer Begs Bandmates To Finish Recording Their Parts For New Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan publicly called out his bandmates during the group’s show over the weekend at the Northern Invasion festival, asking them to finish recording their parts for the band’s long-awaited new album so that he can record his parts and finally complete the LP. Keenan said […]
- TOOL Singer Begs Bandmates To Finish Recording Their Parts For New Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan publicly called out his bandmates during the group’s show over the weekend at the Northern Invasion festival, asking them to finish recording their parts for the band’s long-awaited new album so that he can record his parts and finally complete the LP. Keenan said […]
- WENDY DIO On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: ‘Don’t Criticize It If You Haven’t Seen It’
Wendy Dio says that the people that criticize the Ronnie James Dio hologram should at least see it in person before voicing their disapproval. The legendary heavy metal singer died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made its debut at the […]
- WENDY DIO On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: ‘Don’t Criticize It If You Haven’t Seen It’
Wendy Dio says that the people that criticize the Ronnie James Dio hologram should at least see it in person before voicing their disapproval. The legendary heavy metal singer died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made its debut at the […]
- REDEMPTION To Release ‘Long Night’s Journey Into Day’ Album In July
REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk, will release its seventh full-length album, “Long Night’s Journey Into Day”, on July 27 via Metal Blade. The disc was produced by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRIMAL FEAR, AMARANTHE, DORO). The follow-up to 2016’s “The Art Of Loss”, which Van Dyk counts amongst REDEMPTION’s […]
- Dee Snider states new solo album contains ballad that is “Close My Eyes Forever” of this millennium
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- LION’S SHARE And ASTRAL DOORS singer NILS PATRIK JOHANSSON: ‘How The West Was Won’ Song
LION’S SHARE and ASTRAL DOORS singer Nils Patrik Johansson has released another song, “How The West Was Won”, from his upcoming debut solo album. Titled “Evil Deluxe”, the disc will be released on May 25 via the German label Metalville. “I have thought about a solo album for ten years, but then CIVIL WAR came […]
- LION’S SHARE And ASTRAL DOORS singer NILS PATRIK JOHANSSON: ‘How The West Was Won’ Song
LION’S SHARE and ASTRAL DOORS singer Nils Patrik Johansson has released another song, “How The West Was Won”, from his upcoming debut solo album. Titled “Evil Deluxe”, the disc will be released on May 25 via the German label Metalville. “I have thought about a solo album for ten years, but then CIVIL WAR came […]
- James Hetfield Playing Metallica One’s Double Bass Riff On Drums (Fillmore 2011)
Metallica frontman James Hetfield shows his skills on drum with Metallica’s classic song “One”.
- James Hetfield Playing Metallica One’s Double Bass Riff On Drums (Fillmore 2011)
Metallica frontman James Hetfield shows his skills on drum with Metallica’s classic song “One”.
- Avery Molek – One (Metallica Drum Cover)
Avery “Drummer” Molek is young growing musician. He started playing drums at age 2. He now loves to play everything: classic, rock, jazz, metal and progressive music. Avery also plays bass, guitar & piano.
- Metallica w/ Dave Mustaine – Phantom Lord (Live in San Francisco, December 10th, 2011)
Metallica perform “Phantom Lord” off of their 1983 debut album “Kill ’em All” with former guitarist Dave Mustaine who is now playing with Megadeth
- Vicky Cornell: Her Family ‘Still Looking for Answers’ on Chris Cornell’s Death After ‘Botched Investigation’
Vicky Cornell speaks of her continued search for answers about Chris Cornell’s death and her dissatisfaction with the report issued by the medical examiner. Continue reading…
- Meet Trae Crowder, One of Rock on the Range’s Comedy Tent Headliners
‘The Liberal Redneck’ has played Bonnaroo. But how will he fare at Rock on the Range? ‘I’m not particularly worried about it,’ He says. ‘Famous last words!’ Continue reading…
- MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE Surprises Argentinian Fans With Acoustic Performance Outside Hotel (Video)
Dave Mustaine played a surprise acoustic set for fans outside his hotel in Mendoza, Argentina on May 10. The MEGADETH leader was in town for a few days of relaxation, as well as visits to local wineries, after playing a couple of shows in Mexico earlier in the month. When Mustaine’s presence in Mendoza was […]
- BLACK SABBATH’s BILL WARD Celebrates 70th Birthday On ‘Rock 50’ Radio Show: Part 2
This past weekend’s edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward’s radio show “Rock 50” was the second of a three-month celebration of his 70th birthday. You can now watch highlights of the program below. Ward, who officially turned 70 on May 5, was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced […]
- CARL PALMER’s ‘ELP Legacy Live’ To Be Released In June
A new, two-disc digipack release from Carl Palmer, perhaps one of the most highly rated drummers in the world alive today and sole surviving member of prog rock giants EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, will be released by BMG on June 29. “Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Live” encompasses two outstanding CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY shows captured […]
- JENS JOHANSSON Is ‘Very Honored’ To Be Part Of Reactivated RAINBOW
Luxi Lahtinen of The Metal Crypt recently conducted an interview with RAINBOW and STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Metal Crypt: I assume it feels great to be on tour with RAINBOW, right? Jens: “It’s a very good feeling and it is really nice to be involved […]
- Watch Stone Temple Pilots Perform ‘Roll Me Under’ From AT&T Audience Network Special – Exclusive Premiere
Watch Stone Temple Pilots’ performance of their new single ‘Roll Me Under’ from their upcoming AT&T Audience Network concert special. Continue reading…
- HALESTORM Frontwoman Is ‘Super Excited’ About Upcoming Album
Lzzy Hale says that HALESTORM’s upcoming album most closely captures the energy of the band’s live shows. HALESTORM is putting the finishing touches on its fourth full-length disc for a tentative mid-2018 release. The effort was laid down at Dark Horse Recording studios just outside Nashville with Nick Raskulinecz, an acclaimed producer who has previously […]
- Tool’s Maynard Tells Bandmates at Live Show to “Please Finish” New Album
Always the troll! The post Tool’s Maynard Tells Bandmates at Live Show to “Please Finish” New Album appeared first on MetalSucks.
- KURT COBAIN’s Daughter Loses His Famous Guitar In Divorce Settlement
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Frances Bean Cobain has reached a settlement over the division of property in her divorce from ex-husband Isaiah Silva. TMZ reported that Silva has won ownership of the famous guitar that Frances’s father, late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, played on the band’s classic episode of “MTV Unplugged”. The rightful […]
- Women’s Advocacy Group Calls For RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, STEVEN TYLER To Be Dropped From SPOTIFY
According to The Pulse Of Radio, women’s advocacy group UltraViolet has called for Spotify to remove the music of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AEROSMITH’s Steven Tyler, THE EAGLES’ Don Henley, Ted Nugent and other artists from the streaming service, stating that the musicians were being “glorified despite allegations of abuse.” The demand came after Spotify […]
- Women’s Advocacy Group Calls For RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, STEVEN TYLER To Be Dropped From SPOTIFY
According to The Pulse Of Radio, women’s advocacy group UltraViolet has called for Spotify to remove the music of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AEROSMITH’s Steven Tyler, THE EAGLES’ Don Henley, Ted Nugent and other artists from the streaming service, stating that the musicians were being “glorified despite allegations of abuse.” The demand came after Spotify […]
- AMARANTHE Completes Work On Fifth Album
Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE have completed work on their fifth album at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, EPICA, DELAIN). The follow-up to 2016’s “Maximalism” will mark the band’s first release with DYNAZTY’s Nils Molin, who officially joined AMARANTHE in July 2017 as the replacement for Jake E. Commented guitarist Olof […]
- AMARANTHE Completes Work On Fifth Album
Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE have completed work on their fifth album at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, EPICA, DELAIN). The follow-up to 2016’s “Maximalism” will mark the band’s first release with DYNAZTY’s Nils Molin, who officially joined AMARANTHE in July 2017 as the replacement for Jake E. Commented guitarist Olof […]
- SODOM’s New Lineup Covers SACRILEGE’s ‘Lifeline’ For Germany’s ROCK HARD Magazine
The new lineup of German thrash metal veterans SODOM gave its first interview to Germany’s Rock Hard magazine. The article is included in issue 372 of the publication, which comes with an “Agent Orange” poster and a CD containing a SODOM’s exclusive cover version of the SACRILEGE song “Lifeline”. Commented SODOM bassist/vocalist Thomas “Angelripper” Such: […]
- KICK START THIS … Steven Adler disputes Nikki Sixx’s account of the night Motley Crue bassist OD’d
KICK START THIS Steven Adler disputes Nikki Sixx’s account of the night Motley Crue bassist OD’d Blabbermouth — Steven Adler has disputed Nikki Sixx‘s version of the events that inspired the lyrics for the classic MÖTLEY CRÜE song “Kickstart My Heart”. Sixx has long claimed that he wrote “Kickstart” about one night in 1987 when he took so much heroin that his heart stopped and an […]
- Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Teases New Album, Plus News on Amaranthe, Otep + More
Plus an Amaranthe album update, a tease of a new Otep song, Red Fang’s upcoming tour and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…
- SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN On ANTHONY BOURDAIN’s ‘Parts Unknown’: Preview Clip
SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian will be a guest on the May 20 episode of Anthony Bourdain’s CNN series “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”. The two will embark on a tour of Armenia with historian Richard Giragosian. According to the official plot description, “Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of […]
- Rikki Rockett thinks Poison will release new music at some point but not sure about a full record
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- JOE LYNN TURNER’s SUNSTORM: Lyric Video For ‘The Road To Hell’ Title Track
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner’s SUNSTORM project will release its fifth album, “The Road To Hell”, on June 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official lyric video for the second single from the effort, the “The Road To Hell” title track, can be seen below. Any hardcore fan of hard rock will certainly […]
- FFDP Singer On Alcohol Problem: “Isolation Is The Biggest Enemy”
In a recent interview with Razor 94.7, Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody explained how he got rid of the alcohol problem. He said: “Anyone in recovery knows that isolation is the biggest enemy. And being in the industry that we are, I had to isolate myself. I lived on the bus or a […]
- Vanity Insanity part ways with drummer Jocke Klarström
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- Ones To Watch: The Kut
The 32nd band to step into the hallowed Ones To Watch spotlight are spiky grunge purists The Kut.
- LIGHT THIS CITY: ‘Agents Of Fate’ Video Released
Reactivated Bay Area melodic death metal outfit LIGHT THIS CITY has released the official video for the song “Agents Of Fate”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming fifth LP, and first in a decade, “Terminal Bloom”, which will be released on CD, LP, and digital formats on May 25 through drummer Ben Murray’s […]
- What If 1989 Metallica Played “Moth Into Flame” In Seattle on Live Shit
Music is all written by Metallica. This song was covered to sound like it came from the Justice album by GuitarRazze you can check his other Justice version covers at his channel
- Judas Priest’s Rob Halford: ‘Rock & roll will never die’
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford has insisted that rock & roll will never die, saying “this is as true now as it ever was.”
- Chickenfoot Reunite at 5th Annual Acoustic-4-a-Cure Benefit
Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith shared the stage at the annual Bay Area benefit. Continue reading…
- ENCHANT To Release ‘A Dream Imagined’ Career-Spanning Box Set
25 years since the release of ENCHANT’s debut album, “A Blueprint Of The World”, the San Francisco-formed progressive rock/metal group will celebrate with a special limited 10-CD box set compiling all of its studio albums, from the aforementioned debut right up to 2014’s “The Great Divide”. Out on July 20, the package also features two […]
- 35 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Release ‘Piece of Mind’
It’s easy to understand why Iron Maiden’s ‘Piece of Mind’ remains one of bassist Steve Harris’ favorite albums. Continue reading…
