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- Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS ‘Would Be Up For’ Participating In Band’s 50th-Anniversary Tour
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins says that he is open to participating in the band’s 50th-anniversary tour. Atkins formed JUDAS PRIEST in 1969 in Birmingham, England, naming it after the Bob Dylan tune “The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest”. In 1973, Atkins stepped out to land a “real job” to support his […]
- Guy Who Bought 150 Pieces of Dave Mustaine’s Gear is Now Selling It Off
Megadeth megaman Dave Mustaine opened his very own Reverb shop late last year featuring nearly 150 pieces of his personal gear, all battle tested and used on the band’s albums and tours. But just about everyone hoping to score a piece of history was left out in the cold… except for Keith Gannon of Essex Recording Studios, who […]
- Suicide Silence Vocalist Opens Up on “Severe” Backlash Against Self-Titled Album
Cold Lake. Illud Divinum Insanus. Suicide Silence. Suicide Silence found themselves in rare company with their 2017 self-titled affair, wholly rejected by fans. And for those who think the band could let all that criticism roll right off their shoulders… seriously? Of course it’s gonna drag them down. Even worse, the band got out on […]
- Job for a Cowboy Are Almost Definitely Reuniting
It would be appear that last year’s rumors of a Job for a Cowboy reunion were not just rumors. The trendsetting deathcore band that gradually became an absolutely mind-blowing prog-death band shared the below clip on their social media accounts. The clip, which comes from the 1995 movie version of Mortal Kombat, features the character […]
- Dave Grohl Reacts To The Person Who Says He Can Be Better Than James Hetfield
Foo Fighters’ frontman, Dave Grohl, had an interview with Entertainment Weekly where he talked about how he was asked to be better than Metallica’s James Hetfield and how he reacted to that request. Dave Grohl talked about how he started playing with Led Zeppelin’s guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist Paul Jones. When they were invited […]
- The Contortionist Vocalist Guests on Jia’s New Track, “Become”
Progressive metal trio Jia have been calling on their friends in the metal scene for guest spots on new songs, and it just so happens they’ve got some pretty famous (and talented) friends. Former Periphery vocalist Casey Sabol and current Animals as Leaders drummer Matt Garstka guested on “Drift,” which we shared last month, and vocalist […]
- Justin Chancellor Has New Tool Riffs, Working on Multiple Collabs
The Tool bassist has been busy during self-isolation. Continue reading…
- Alice In Chains Star DuVall Reveals His Favorite Band Ever Naming Jimi Hendrix
Alice In Chains icon DuVall revealed his favorite bands while naming Jimi Hendrix during the recent interview with Metal Hammer and shared his opinion about tribalism in the metal community. In the conversation, DuVall stated that tribalism was a thing in earlier days while describing himself as a non-member of any tribalism. Also, he said […]
- SLIPKNOT’s CLOWN Goes Public With His Passion For High-End Designer Clothing
SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan has told The Face in a new interview that his recent 80-pound weight loss has enabled him to indulge his surprising secret passion: dressing in high-end designer clothing. “I didn’t like who I was physically,” Crahan told the magazine. “So I worked really hard in the last five years […]
- Slipknot/ Eminem Mash-Up, Kerry King’s Luxurious New Home, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of May 23 – May 29, 2020 Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the world of metal? Catch up below: This is the Slipknot/ Eminem mash-up of Corey Taylor’s dreams.Slayer’s Kerry King bought a home in Las Vegas for $3.81 million.Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher called Donald Trump […]
- R.I.P. guitarist Bob Kulick (1950-2020)
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- Korn Postpone Summer Tour Dates, Share Acoustic ‘Can You Hear Me’
Some good to balance out the bad. Continue reading…
- Neon Animal unleash lyric video for track “Rock ‘n’ Roll War”
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- Asphalt Valentine release video for title track of new album ‘Twisted Road’
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- KISS Icon Paul Stanley Says He’s Disgusted And Demoralized After The Death Of George Floyd
The legendary frontman of KISS and quite active social media guy these days, Paul Stanley, took to his official Twitter account today and penned a harsh letter after the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed due to a racist assault. As Paul stated that he could not even imagine the pain of the […]
- YES Founding Member JON ANDERSON Signs With BLUE ÉLAN RECORDS
For music fans everywhere, a new album by legendary YES singer Jon Anderson is cause for celebration. But Anderson’s grand and glorious new solo album, “1000 Hands”, is quite unlike any other record — it’s an event, one which the singer’s loyal legion of fans across the globe have been wildly anticipating for three decades. […]
- Behemoth’s Nergal to Star in ‘Adam the Apostate’ Documentary
Watch the first trailer here. Continue reading…
- EVANESCENCE’s AMY LEE Blasts DONALD TRUMP Over Response To Death Of GEORGE FLOYD: ‘I Am Angry, Horrified’ And ‘Ashamed’
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee says that she is ” angry, horrified” and “ashamed” over the alleged murder of a black man in police custody as well as President Donald Trump’s response to the subsequent protests and riots. George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died on Monday (May 25) as Minneapolis police arrested him outside a […]
- Emmure Debut New Song, Singer Refuses to Explain Its Meaning
The eighth album from Emmure is coming. Continue reading…
- Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Offers A Radical Solution After A Devastating Tragedy
Imagine Dragons’ frontman, Dan Reynolds, tweeted about the tragic incident where a black man was murdered by the police, on his official Twitter account and demanded radical changes to be made. As you know, the news of the murder of a black man named George Floyd by white police officers has been all over the […]
- Iron Maiden, System of a Down + KISS Lead Download Virtual Fest
Get your rock and metal festival fix online. Continue reading…
- BILLY SHEEHAN Says MR. BIG’s Record Label ‘Ruined’ ‘Defying Gravity’ Album: ‘We Got Screwed’
In a brand new interview with the “Music Mania” podcast, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan was asked how he looks back on the band’s latest album, “Defying Gravity”, which came out nearly three years ago and marked late drummer Pat Torpey’s final recorded appearance with the group. He responded (hear audio below): “We fell into […]
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s IVAN MOODY Says ‘Our Government Is Failing Us’ With Its Coronavirus Response
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody has weighed in two of the biggest hot-button issues facing the U.S.: the government response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the alleged murder of a black man who died while in a Minneapolis police officer’s custody, Late Thursday night (May 28), Moody shared a five-minute Instagram video message […]
- The Blouse Brothers release video for “Another Broken Halo” from upcoming ‘Reclusive Winos’ concert
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- Motley Crue Icon Mick Mars Reveals The Fact Behind A Mysterious Photo
Legendary rock band Mötley Crüe’s lead guitarist, Mick Mars, recently answered a question he was asked on his official Twitter account and clarified a misunderstanding that has been going on for years. On Twitter, a fan nicknamed nickmars1313 posted an old photo and asked Mick Mars if it was him: “Hi Mick sorry to bother […]
- DEATH ANGEL’s WILL CARROLL Is Back Behind Drum Kit Two Months After COVID-19 Near-Death Experience
DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll has returned behind the kit for the first time since spending almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. The musician — who tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus — first got sick when he and the […]
- Elton John Exposes The Most Memorable Hours Of His Life While Using Jimmy Page’s Social Media Routine
One of the most talented musicians of the whole time, Sir Elton John, took to his official Instagram page today and recalled the final show of his final tour in Moscow. As Elton John describes this day as the most memorable and happy days of his life, he also used Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page’s […]
- Justin Chancellor Has “Some Interesting Riffs” Written for New Tool Music
When Tool drummer Danny Carey said a few weeks ago that he’d kinda sorta maybe start thinking about writing new Tool music while under quarantine I kinda rolled my eyes. Here we go again! Wake me up in a decade when the next album’s out, ya know? I can’t get too sucked into this narrative […]
- BLACK STAR RIDERS Release New Single, Candidate For Heartbreak’
BLACK STAR RIDERS have released a new single, “Candidate For Heartbreak”, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. 2020 shaped up to be a very different year to what we all expected. COVID-19 took us by surprise forced us to pause, rethink our way of life and […]
- Kirk Hammett Recalls The Time That His Guitar Was Stolen By The Metallica Fans
Metallica’s legendary guitarist and one of the most active members of the band on social media, Kirk Hammett, had a recent conversation on Twitter and recalled the funny moments he had in his first gig with ‘tallica. As you might check out the video below, after Kirk wants to interact with the fans, some people […]
- Linkin Park Star Mike Shinoda Created A New Pokemon All By Himself
On a recent post on his official Twitter account, Linkin Park icon Mike Shinoda revealed the new pokemon that he created and showed it with his followers. While Mike is continuing to stream on Twitch, he made a new content yesterday and pleased his followers again. During the stream, he drew a brand new pokemon […]
- 25 ‘SpongeBob’ Versions of Classic Rock + Metal Album Covers
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- Alice Cooper Targets Johnny Depp Surprisingly While Talking Over How He Looks
The legendary fronting member of Hollywood Vampires and long-time bandmate of Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, had a recent interview with Yahoo and opened up about his possible biopic. As Alice Cooper was asked who would play him in his biopic, he made fun of Johnny Depp and stated that he would be a great candidate […]
- Adam Lambert Breaks Silence On Huge Tragedy In America: ”Weed Them Out!”
The famous singer who is also the current vocalist of Queen, Adam Lambert, recently posted a tweet on his official Twitter account about the terrible incident that took place in America and shared his thoughts. The news of a black man getting killed by police officers has started chaos and uprising in America. A video […]
- MANOWAR To Embark On 40th-Anniversary Tour In 2021
MANOWAR will embark on its 40th-anniversary tour in 2021. The trek will kick off in April in Germany and will include shows in The Netherlands for the first time in many years. The tour will be bigger than ever, featuring orchestra and choir, Viking reenactors, stunning visuals and a powerful set list full of immortal […]
- BOB KULICK Dies: Members Of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FOZZY Pay Tribute
Members of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FIREWIND, FOZZY and ALCATRAZZ are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick. Kulick died earlier today at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. A […]
- Green Day Star Billie Joe Armstrong Is Just Speechless After A Catastrophic Death
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is devastated after seeing the tragic death of George Floyd and wanted to make awareness about this tragedy by sharing a picture of him on Instagram. Billie Joe didn’t write anything on the post, but we can see that he wants justice for George Floyd, who was killed by a […]
- Bob Kulick (KISS / Meat Loaf / WWE) Dead at 70
RIP. Continue reading…
- Queen Star Brian May’s Latest Appearance Revealed After His Major Heart Crisis
Brian May, who is the legendary guitarist of Queen, has revealed his latest appearance by sharing a new picture of himself via his official Twitter account and showed how he has been doing after the heart attack. As you might remember, Brian May was hospitalized earlier this month due to the injury of his gluteus […]
- Former Shokker lead vocalist Rachl Quinn resurfaces in Graveshadow
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- Carnifex Release “Isolation Mix” of New Song “Cursed”
Carnifex have released a new song, “Cursed,” which the bands says “was written during our downtime from the Covid-19 pandemic.” We know that not being able to tour hit the band to the tune of $250,000+, so it’s good to know they’ve found a creative outlet for what I’m sure must be a lot of […]
- Gene Simmons’ Daughter Sophie Shows Her Activist Side Calling Out To All American People
Sophie Simmons, who is the daughter of KISS legend Gene Simmons and talented model/singer, showed her support against racism after seeing the devastating death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer even though he didn’t do anything wrong. Sophie couldn’t stop herself from speaking about the racism problem of the United Stated […]
- Korn and Faith No More Call off Their Summer Tour
Korn and Faith No More have finally cancelled — not simply postponed!!! — their summer co-headline, which also would have included Helmet, Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, ’68, and Spotlights. Here’s the statement from the bands: “The Faith No More & Korn Summer Tour will unfortunately no longer be taking place. It is with heavy […]
- TESLA’s JEFF KEITH Is Open To Playing Socially Distanced Concerts During Coronavirus Pandemic
TESLA singer Jeff Keith says that he is open to the idea of playing socially distanced concerts during the coronavirus pandemic. More than a week ago, a ‘”socially distant” concert was held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with the venue’s 1,100-person maximum capacity reduced to 229 seats, fans sitting six feet apart, and all attendees’ temperatures […]
- SOULFLY Releases Live Video For ‘Under Rapture’ From ‘Live Ritual NYC MMXIX’ EP
SOULFLY’s live video for the song “Under Rapture” can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s new digital EP, “Live Ritual NYC MMXIX”, which was released on May 22. The effort was recorded at The Gramercy in New York City on February 11, 2019 while SOULFLY was on tour in support of […]
- RIP … Bob Kulick dead at 70
*As reported by Blabbermouth, Bob Kulick has passed away.Blabbermouth — Legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick has died at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. Earlier today, Bruce wrote on social media: “I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick. His love of […]
- The day heavy metal ruled the world — video footage and setlist from Day Two of US Festival 83
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- KORN And FAITH NO MORE Officially Cancel Summer 2020 North American Tour
KORN and FAITH NO MORE’s previousy announced summer 2020 North American tour has been officially canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. Produced by Live Nation, the coast-to-coast 26-city trek — with special guests DARON MALAKIAN AND SCARS ON BROADWAY, HELMET, SPOTLIGHTS, and ’68 on select dates — was scheduled to kick off […]
- Watch QUEENSRŸCHE’s TODD LA TORRE Play PANTERA’s ‘Cowboys From Hell’ On Drums
Video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre playing PANTERA’s classic song “Cowboys From Hell” on the drums during last fall’s inaugural Megacruise can be seen below. The full lineup for the performance was as follows: Patrick Stone – Lead Vocals Tyson Leslie – Bass Dakota Denman – Guitar Sam Bam Koltun – Guitar Todd […]
