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- Brian May Stuns With Major Appearance Change After Being Hospitalized
As you would remember from our recent articles, Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May was in the hospital after an unexpected incident which is, tearing buttocks while gardening. Today, he updated the Queen community on his recovery process, and today, he sent his first video after getting out of his hospital bed, having a major appearance […]
- Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Admits He Screwed Up After Global Pandemic
The iconic metal singer Maynard James Keenan, better known as the lead singer of Tool, has recently made a bold confession about his life aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic in an interview for Revolver Magazine. The multitalented musician, Keenan has been the co-founder and lead singer of outstanding bands such as Tool, A Perfect Circle, […]
- Death Angel Drummer: I Visited Hell, Saw Satan in COVID-19 Coma
Will Carroll professes quite the otherworldly experience. Continue reading…
- Today in Rock History – May 21
1965, The Who’s second single, “Anyway Anyhow Anywhere” backed with “Daddy Rolling Stone” is released in the UK on Brunswick. Derek Johnson in New Musical Express calls is “a wild racer, with just about every conceivable gimmick…it commands attention and should do well.” 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed with Reprise Records on the US Warner Brothers […]
- WARRANT’s ERIK TURNER: ‘The Seed Of A New Record Has Been Started’
WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner spoke to the “Talking Metal” podcast about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2017’s “Louder Harder Faster” album. He said (see video below): “Our label that we did our last two records on [Frontiers Music Srl] is based in Italy, so I sent an e-mail out there […]
- CHEAP TRICK Completes Work On New Album
CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has confirmed to the 95.5 KLOS radio station that the band has completed work on a new studio album. “We have a new record that’s coming out,” he said in a new interview (hear audio below). “We are signed to BMG, and the record is finished. So we’re just kind […]
- VIO-LENCE Singer SEAN KILLIAN Says New EP Will Be ‘Bridge’ Between First Two Albums And 1993 Demo
Vocalist Sean Killian of reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE spoke to the “Heavy Metal Mayhem” radio show about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s new EP, tentatively due in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. Asked what the new material sounds like, Sean said (hear audio below): “If you listen to […]
- Major Concert Promoters Outline the Future of Live Shows
Hand sanitizer everywhere you look. Patrons wearing masks. Temperature checks. Social distancing “fan pods.” Venues sold at a fraction of their capacity, with big artists playing smaller rooms. Those are some of the things we can expect at concerts as they gradually begin to return, according to concert promoters interviewed for a recent feature in […]
- Guns N’ Roses release live video footage from ‘Not In This Lifetime Tour” in Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Gene Simmons Reacts To Reggae Version Of A KISS Song: “I’m Blown Away By This”
The bass player of KISS, Gene Simmons, has shared a new tweet on his official page to react to a KISS parody band called ‘Reggae Kiss.’ Three years ago, a Jamaican tribute band, Reggae Kiss, has premiered the music video for their new song ‘Naked City,’ which is a reggae version of KISS’ original one. […]
- Van Halen Legend Sammy Hagar Fires Back At David Lee Roth: “We Are Not Done!”
Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar spoke in the recent interview with Rolling Stones and shared his opinion about the statement of David Lee Roth, which says that Van Halen is finished. During the latest appearance on the Meltdown Show, David Lee Roth made a conversion statement about Van Halen and stated that the band […]
- Stabbing Westward Working on First New Album in 19 Years
'Wasteland' is coming. Continue reading…
- GODSMACK’s SULLY ERNA On Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘This Isn’t The End Of The World’
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke to Pierre Robert of the 93.3 WMMR radio station about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (hear audio below): “I just refuse to subscribe to the idea of ‘this is the new norm.’ It’s not gonna happen, and people need to relax and just know that […]
- VANDENBERG: Lyric Video For New Song ‘Skyfall’
The official lyric video for the song “Skyfall” from the new lineup of VANDENBERG can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming studio album, titled “2020”, which will be released on May 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Led by master guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, the Dutch foursome released three […]
- Hayley Williams Makes Billboard Chart History With Solo Album
Congrats to the Paramore frontwoman. Continue reading…
- DevilDriver Reveal ‘Keep Away From Me’ Song, Detail New Album
Plus, check out our full interview with Dez Fafara. Continue reading…
- Michael Jackson’s Daughter Shares A Heartwarming Message About Her ‘Partner In Crime’
Famous model and talented singer Paris Jackson, who is the daughter of iconic vocalist Michael Jackson, confused everybody’s mind with an interesting way to celebrate the birthday of her long-time friend, Michael Bradley. First, Paris shared a picture of themselves in which Michael was carrying her on his shoulder and wrote in the caption that […]
- Study Claims Marijuana Could Help Fight Off COVID-19
Science! Continue reading…
- DEVILDRIVER To Release ‘Dealing With Demons I’ In October
DEVILDRIVER has spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew has earned their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the planet, while issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums along the […]
- Megadeth Icon Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Wows Everyone Hugging Her Dog While Wearing Nothing On Top
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and gorgeous model/singer, Electra Mustaine, flaunted her perfect beauty by sharing a recent photo of herself on Instagram and ignited the imagination of her numerous admirers. As you can see in the picture below, Electra was hugging her lovely dog, Gunnar, and they were looking so cute together. Also, she […]
- PHILIP ANSELMO Says It Will Be ‘Challenging’ To Bring Heavy Metal Concerts Back During Coronavirus Crisis
During an appearance on the latest episode of Revolver’s “The Last Show”, a video series for road crew relief, former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo was asked how social-distancing restrictions will change the concert experience as large public gatherings slowly return during the coronavirus crisis. He responded (see video below): “That’s gonna be very difficult, I […]
- ALICE COOPER On Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: ‘She Just Keeps Getting Better’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has praised his guitarist Nita Strauss, saying she “just keeps getting better.” Strauss has been playing with Cooper since 2014 when she replaced Australian musician and former Michael Jackson player Orianthi. Nita joined Alice in time for a mammoth MÖTLEY CRÜE tour. She was recommended to Cooper by the legendary rocker’s […]
- Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GUNS N’ ROSES’ October 2019 Concert In Salt Lake City
GUNS N’ ROSES has released professionally filmed video footage of the band’s October 29, 2019 concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. The clip, which can be seen below, is part of the new GN’R web series dubbed “Not In This Lifetime Selects” featuring highlights from nearly four-year “Not In This Lifetime” tour. As previously reported, […]
- STYX’s TOMMY SHAW To Release Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN’s ‘Going To California’
STYX guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw will release a cover of the LED ZEPPELIN classic “Going To California” as a digital single on May 22. The track was recorded years ago at his then-home studio in the Hollywood Hills, California with longtime collaborator Will Evankovich, who also plays with THE GUESS WHO, during a period when there […]
- Current and Former Members of Kiss, King Diamond, Pretty Maids, Etc. Cover Tina Turner’s “We Don’t Need Another Hero”
At the Movies, the Scandinavian supergroup that has spent the quarantine covering classic anthems from various cinematic blockbusters of the 1980s, have returned! Having already given their take on tracks from movies like Rocky IV, Flashdance, St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink, Dirty Dancing, and — my personal favorite — A View to a Kill, […]
- Evanescence’s Amy Lee Hypnotizes Her Fans With Her Killer Eyes Announcing An Exciting Innovation
Evanescence’s beautiful icon Amy Lee posted a TikTok video of herself on the band’s official Instagram account, announcing some exciting news related to the fan versions of their song ‘Wasted On You’. On April 24, 2020, Evanescence released the official video of their new song ‘Wasted On You’. The music video was filmed by the […]
- Tony Hawk + a FedEx Driver Team Up to Give Young Skater New Board
Watch the heartwarming TikTok exchange. Continue reading…
- Game Of Thrones Star Jason Momoa Pays His Tribute To Metallica In A Respectful Way
The American actor who is best known for his role as Aquaman and Khal Drogo in HBO’s Game of Thrones, Jason Momoa, recently shared an Instagram Story on his official account, paying tribute to the metal legend Metallica. Metallica made an announcement on their official Instagram account about ‘Mandatory Metallica’ which is a virtual Metallica tour […]
- Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Exposes The Thing He’s Disgusted About Social Media
One of the most interactive stars of the community during the self-quarantine days and also the talented musician of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, shared a new tweet on his verified account to reveal what he thinks about TikTok’s annoying emoji. As you might already know, Shinoda created his personal account on TikTok some time ago, […]
- JOAN JETT ‘Would Not Feel Comfortable’ Playing Stadium Shows During Coronavirus Pandemic
SiriusXM hosted a virtual town hall with Joan Jett and record producer Kenny Laguna to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jett’s “Bad Reputation”. Hosted by Mark Goodman and Alan Light, the town hall aired last night, May 20, at 7 p.m. ET on Volume channel 106. Asked how she feels about the prospect of playing […]
- PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX On Finally Getting Sober In 2012: ‘It Got Real Dark For Me A Few Times Out There’
PAPA ROACH’s Jacoby Shaddix was a guest on a recent episode of GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna’s Internet show, called “Hometown Sessions”. During the chat, the singer, who has been sober for eight years now, spoke about how he found himself taking to the rock and roll lifestyle a little too easily, which almost cost him […]
- Alice Cooper: I Always Saw Metallica as ‘The Metal Band’
He thinks they set the precedent. Continue reading…
- Scene Slams Ex-For Today Vocalist For Anti-Abortion Post
This doesn't make for pretty reading. Continue reading…
- System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Compares Sammy Hagar To Bill Clinton Over Their Sex Lifes
Heavy metal band System of a Down‘s drummer John Dolmayan recently shared a photo on his official Instagram account, comparing Van Halen’s iconic star Sammy Hagar to Bill Clinton in terms of their sexual life. John Dolmayan shared a picture of Van Halen’s legendary former vocalist Sammy Hagar and 42nd president of the U.S.A., Bill […]
- Tommy Lee’s Wife Brittany Astonishes With Her New Hairstyle And Appearance
The famous drummer from Mötley Crüe, Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany posted an Instagram story the other day, showing how she got a completely new hairstyle. Tommy Lee, who is one of the founding members and also the drummer of Mötley Crüe, has been married to the social media influencer Brittany Furlan for over a year […]
- THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ Album To Feature Guest Appearances By MATT CAMERON, KIM THAYIL And TOM MORELLO
THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen has confirmed that the band’s upcoming album, “Death By Rock And Roll”, will feature guest appearances by SOUNDGARDEN’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil (on a song called “Only Love Can Save Me Now”), and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE’s Tom Morello (on “And So It Went”). Speaking to Meltdown of […]
- Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger Stuns Everyone With His Insensitive Birthday Message To His Son
British rock legend The Rolling Stones’ singer Mick Jagger has shared an unseen photo of his son, Lucas, on his official Instagram account’s Stories section and celebrated his 21st birthday. As we all know, Mick Jagger loves writing about his feelings on his social media accounts, and you might remember that he wrote an open […]
- Adam Lambert Disappoints Queen Fans With His Ignorance About Brian May
The Cosmopolitan UK posted a video on their YouTube channel featuring Adam Lambert where they played a game of Trials and Trivialations. Lambert was asked many questions related to his own music as well as Queen, one of which he couldn’t answer. In the video, Adam Lambert was asked a number of questions. He could […]
- LACEY STURM ‘Would Love To’ Collaborate With BENJAMIN BURNLEY On New Project
Ex-FLYLEAF singer Lacey Sturm says that she is still open to collaborating with BREAKING BENJAMIN frontman Benjamin Burnley on a new project. “I would love to — I would love to do that,” she told Pozzo Live in a new interview. “If he wants to do that, I’ve already said yes to doing it, so […]
- SEPTICFLESH Announces ‘Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX’ Blu-Ray/DVD Release
Greek symphonic death metal masters SEPTICFLESH will release their “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX” performance on Blu-ray and DVD on July 31 via Season Of Mist. The full concert was taped in February 2019 during a sold-out show at the Metropolitan Theater in Mexico City. The unforgettable night was the largest production of its kind at the […]
- VINNY APPICE Is ‘Really Excited’ About LAST IN LINE’s Third Album
LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice spoke to Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about the progress of the recording sessions for the band’s third album. The follow-up to last year’s “II” is tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined record label. “We were working on the third album, and […]
- Former For Today Frontman Mattie Montgomery Compares Abortion to the Holocaust; Members of Attila, Emarosa, Hundredth, and Cane Hill Respond
It’s been a glorious four years since we last heard from Mattie Montgomery, frontman for the now-defunct Christian metalcore band For Today, but now he’s back in the headlines again. Since Montgomery and his homophobic cohorts called it quits, the vocalist has become an Evangelical minister, the kind of dude who loves the smell of […]
- Members of Epica, Eluveitie, Aborted and More Cover Ghost’s “Dance Macabre”
Belgian metal band Off the Cross might wanna watch their backs lest Tobias Forge’s legal boogiemen come and sue them for the cover of Ghost’s “Dance Macabre” they posted on YouTube. For that matter, their friends in Epica, Eluveitie, Aborted and a whole host of other bands who helped them out with this video oughta […]
- Joan Jett ‘Would Not Feel Comfortable’ Touring During Pandemic
The singer shares her thoughts on playing during the current health concerns. Continue reading…
- Thin Lzzy: Halestorm, Judas Priest, Alice in Chains, ex-Machine Head Members Team Up on “Bad Reputation” Cover
Former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel has assembled another killer lineup of metal musicians for a cover, following his rendition of Alice in Chains’ “No Excuses” last month with members of Bleeding Through, Shinedown, and his former bandmate, Dave McClain (now in Sacred Reich). This time around he’s tackled Thin Lizzy’s “Bad Reputation” with the […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Felt Broken After ‘A Sad News’ From A Close Friend
The Beatles bassist and singer, Paul McCartney, has posted two photos on his Twitter account in which he was sitting on the wall with a dear friend, Astrid Kirchherr. In the tweet, Paul stated that he got some bad news from another friend, Klaus Voormann, which is Astrid has passed away. Paul described his feelings […]
- You Can Perform With Crown the Empire(‘s Hologram)
When I saw a press release in my inbox with the subject line “Crown the Empire Launch Unique AR Experience,” I thought, “Wait, did I agree to do something with Crown the Empire? When did I do that? How drunk was I at the time? Am I getting paid at least?” But as it turns […]
- Kurt Cobain’s Lovely Daughter Frances-Bean Has Managed To Communicate With Her Dog
Legendary Nirvana icon Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has shared a recent video on her verified account and showed that she could manage to communicate with her dog, in a quite fun way. In this funny video that seems to have recorded on the bed of Frances-Bean Cobain and it seems […]
- Chris Jericho Shoots Down Criticism of Paul Stanley + Vince Neil
The Fozzy frontman questions if fans are missing the point of the show. Continue reading…
