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- SOUNDGARDEN Members Countersue VICKY CORNELL Over Tribute Concert
According to Rolling Stone, the surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN have countersued Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky Cornell and the Chris Cornell estate, accusing them of using revenue from the January 2019 Chris Cornell tribute concert for personal purposes for Vicky and her family. The countersuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court of the Southern District […]
- Former GENESIS Guitarist STEVE HACKETT To Release ‘A Genesis In My Bed’ Autobiography
July 2020 sees the publication of “A Genesis In My Bed” — the long-overdue autobiography from guitar great and former member of GENESIS, Steve Hackett. As with his music, Steve has written a highly detailed, entertaining and embracing tome that charts his life in full, but with a firm emphasis on his years with GENESIS […]
- RIP … Brian Howe ex-Bad Company singer dead at 66
Metal Sludge — Brian Howe has passed away at 66.Multiple sources have infomred Metal Sludge that Brian Howe has died. There is no confirmation as of press time from an official source, but the rumor is Howe was involved in some type of a scooter accident. Howe fronted Bad Company from 1986-1994 and previous to […]
- Alice Cooper’s Rare Photo With One Of Most Beautiful Women Of His Era Exposed
The legendary frontman of Hollywood Vampires and also well-known music veteran, Alice Cooper, has posted a super rare photo of himself with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, via his official Instagram account, and revealed a surprise announcement. These days, Alice Cooper shares very meaningful photos with famous rock stars on his social media accounts because he is […]
- METALLICA’s JAMES HETFIELD Discusses Car Collection In New Video From Petersen Automotive Museum
In 2019, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield donated his car collection to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. James has always been a car guy and shares his car journey to one of the coolest custom car collections around. Hetfield has described seeing cars in the same way he sees music: as forms of freedom […]
- Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Compares His 1984 To 2020 Version: “Can I Still Rock It?”
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has posted the new photos on his official Instagram account and stunned fans with his latest appearance. The legendary musician shared the two photos of his 1984 version and 2020 version with the fans. In the photos, he was wearing almost the same costumes in these photos and asked fans […]
- POISON’s RIKKI ROCKETT Is Still Waiting To Hear From LIVE NATION About Fate Of ‘The Stadium Tour’
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is waiting to hear from concert promoter Live Nation about a possible postponement of the band’s “The Stadium Tour” with MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS. Most concerts and festivals have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the […]
- Metallica Star Rob Trujillo Kisses His Wife In Public For A Meaningful Reason
Metallica’s iconic bassist Robert Trujillo posted a recent photo on his official Instagram after almost two weeks and showed his tremendous love to his lovely wife Chloe. As Robert kisses her lovely wife in a passionate way, he also celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with spreading astonishing words on the caption. One of the 50K […]
- Slipknot Icon Shows His Huge Respect To Black Sabbath Legend With Beautiful Words
The former percussionist of Slipknot, Chris Fehn, has posted a rare black-white photo of Black Sabbath’s legendary drummer, Bill Ward, via his official Instagram account and penned down a special message for Bill. On social media, Chris Fehn wrote a meaningful message to celebrate Bill Ward’s 72nd birthday. Also, the percussionist paid his respect to […]
- Stryper’s Michael Sweet and L.A. Guns’ Tracii Guns Are Making… a Black Metal Record?!?!
Today in “HUH?!”: L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns and Michael “I’m Not Ted Cruz” Sweet from Stryper are working on a new project called Sunbomb… which Guns asserts will have a heavy black metal influence. Speaking to Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Guns said: “I love black metal. I love black metal more than […]
- TED NUGENT: ‘Liberals Are Allergic To Common Sense And Logic’
During a brand new appearance on “The Joe Pags Show”, outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent criticized Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer for her stringent stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic governor last month extended one of the nation’s strictest stay-at-home orders to stop the spread of COVID-19. The order continues to prohibit in-person work […]
- Megadeth Legend Dave Mustaine Warns His Daughter In Public: “Stop!”
On a recent Instagram post, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and talented model/vocalist, Electra Mustaine, has shared a funny video from his latest birthday and revealed why Dave was warning her. Electra and Dave were celebrating the 22nd birthday of Electra with a chocolate birthday cake, and Dave found out that it was a fake […]
- Tommy Lee’s Wife Brittany Flaunts Stunning Top In A Beige Bikini
Famous social media personality Brittany Furlan Lee, who is the wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, captivated admirers with her stunning look one again. One of the famous Instagram fan pages of Brittany called ‘Brittany Furlan-Lee Fanz‘ has shared a new photo of her and blew fans’ minds with her body part. As you […]
- SEPULTURA Performs ‘Refuse/Resist’ While In Quarantine (Video)
SEPULTURA recently launched “SepulQuarta”, a weekly event where the band gives insight into its colorful history, take part in question-and-answer sessions with fans and performs music while in quarantine. In the latest video, which can be seen below, SEPULTURA plays through the “Chaos A.D.” classic “Refuse/Resist”. SEPULTURA’s latest album, “Quadra”, was released on February 7 […]
- ‘Bill & Ted’ Want Rockin’ Fan Videos to Include in Upcoming Movie
Want a chance to rock out in the flick? Continue reading…
- Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello Has A Sad Observation On Guitar Solos And Rock Music
In a recent interview with Metal Hammer’s Dave Everley, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello revealed his real thoughts on the new generation and admitted that guitar solo is dying. While he’s stated that music genres as R&B, pop, and rap are far more popular than rock music nowadays, Tom claims that metal will […]
- GUS G. Says Lack Of Over-The-Top Guitar Playing On OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Ordinary Man’ Album ‘Was Probably Done On Purpose Like That’
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with the “Talk Toomey” podcast if he was able to listen to the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer’s solo album objectively. Released in February, “Ordinary Man” features producer Andrew Watt on guitar, with additional guest […]
- AXL ROSE Says U.S. Treasury Secretary STEVEN MNUCHIN Is ‘Officially An A**hole’
Axl Rose has blasted U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as “an asshole.” Earlier today, the GUNS N’ ROSES singer took to his Twitter to write: “It’s official! Whatever anyone may have previously thought of Steve Mnuchin he’s officially an asshole.” It’s unclear what prompted Axl’s outburst, but Mnuchin made headlines earlier this week after he […]
- GUS G. Says Lack Of Over-The-Top Guitar Playing On OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Ordinary Man’ Album ‘Was Probably Done On Purpose’
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with the “Talk Toomey” podcast if he was able to listen to the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer’s solo album objectively. Released in February, “Ordinary Man” features producer Andrew Watt on guitar, with additional guest […]
- There’s Going to Be a Guns N’ Roses/ “Sweet Child ‘O Mine” Children’s Book
In 2006, Axl Rose shared his original vision for the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” music video, and it’s wayyyy different from what we ended up getting: “What I really wanted to do for that… that was having about this woman from the Orient bringing her baby and getting it you know through customs and stuff, […]
- Legendary Producer EDDIE KRAMER To Take Part In Live Interview Series
Gibson, the iconic, American-made, leading instrument brand, has announced the new four-part, live interview series “Ask Eddie Kramer, Presented by Gibson” will premiere this Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. CT on Gibson’s Facebook Live. Every Thursday in May, the live series will feature legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer who is renowned for his […]
- Gang Bang Starz release video for single “The Pace of Love”
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- Chuck Billy Chastises Will Carroll for Possibly Having Spread the Coronavirus
As of right now, the most infamous story about metal musicians contracting COVID-19 comes from a European tour with Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel, which wound down just as the coronavirus pandemic was heating up. Multiple participants in that trek came home with the virus, include Testament frontman Chuck Billy and bassist Steve DiGiorgio, Exodus […]
- Maria Brink on Using Social Media: “I’m More of a Private Person”
In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink guested on this week’s episode of The MetalSucks Podcast to discuss the band’s new album, Mother, their notoriously extravagant live presentations, her propensity to keep her private life private and more. Inevitably, the topic of the coronavirus pandemic came up, but instead of dwelling on the negative, Maria — […]
- Metallica’s James Hetfield Showcases Classic Cars in Video
See what fuels Hetfield's fire. Continue reading…
- ACCEPT Is Working On New Music
German/American metallers ACCEPT are writing and recording material for a new studio album. ACCEPT’s next disc will be the follow-up to 2017’s “The Rise Of Chaos”, which marked the band’s first release with guitarist Uwe Lulis and drummer Christopher Williams, replacing Herman Frank and Stefan Schwarzmann, respectively. During an appearance on the “Talking Metal” podcast, […]
- Mask Factory Blasts Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Live + Let Die’ at Trump Tour
They really cranked the volume on that one. Continue reading…
- Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider Dead at 73
One of the world's most influential musicians has been lost. Continue reading…
- Hayley Williams Wears Corpse Paint to Promote Poignant Interview
She makes some very good points. Continue reading…
- THE CULT Signs With BLACK HILL RECORDS
Iconic rockers THE CULT have inked a deal with Black Hill Records. Based in Los Angeles, the new label dedicated to rock music was launched by independent publisher Round Hill Music and its record label division, according to Billboard. Earlier today (Wednesday, May 6), THE CULT tweeted: “It’s official …. we have signed to @blackhillrecs” […]
- GLENN DANZIG Is In No Rush To Make New DANZIG Album
Glenn Danzig, who is currently promoting his recently released collection of Elvis Presley covers, has told Billboard in a new interview that he is in no rush to make a new album of original music. “For now, people are going to have to be happy with the ‘Danzig Sings Elvis’ record, and I’ll see in […]
- Guns N’ Roses Star’s Daughter Wows Fans With A Look-A-Like Photo Of Her Mom
Guns N’ Roses legend Duff McKagan’s daughter, Mae McKagan, surprised the fans with her mother Susan’s rare photo and celebrated her 48th birthday. As you can see in the pictures below, Susan Holmes McKagan, who is the mother of Mae, was posing for Vogue magazine in 1991 and looking perfect in the photoshoots. She was […]
- KISS’ Gene Simmons Makes An Official COVID-19 Announcement: “The News Is Not Good”
On a new Twitter post, KISS co-founder and bassist, Gene Simmons, responded to a fan’s question about the latest data of coronavirus pandemic that shows growing cases in the U.S. On Tuesday, Gene Simmons took to Twitter and showed his reaction to the COVID-19 cases in the United States. The chart has shown that the […]
- Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
Congrats to reader Aaron Moreno! Aaron correctly identified last week’s logo as belonging to the band Cryptworm, and thus wins a grab bag full of goodies from the MetalSucks Mansion Archives. Mazel tov, Aaron! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal goodies to give away! […]
- Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5 Is Getting In Shape For Upcoming Shows
Rob Zombie guitarist John 5’s wife, Rita Lowery, has posted a new photo with her beloved husband via her verified Instagram account and tantalized her 42K followers with her gorgeous body. Everyone is knowing that Rita Lowery has a very muscled and attractive body. She shares new stunning photos almost every day to show her […]
- Don Jamieson: I’m Glad to Be Part of Bringing Metal Comedy Back
The comedian also shares some of the funniest rockers he's learned from. Continue reading…
- TESTAMENT’s CHUCK BILLY: WILL CARROLL ‘Should Have Said Something’ If He Thought He Had Contracted COVID-19
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy doesn’t know exactly how he contracted COVID-19 but he believes he might have gotten it from DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll who almost died from the disease after the two bands toured Europe together. Carroll, who spent almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern […]
- Video: Dude Slays Queens of the Stone Age on Slide Guitar in Epic Mountainscape
A little background on slide guitarist Dan Dubuque, who has been wowing us with his inventive covers of Rage Against the Machine and Tool of late, his videos made all the more entrancing by the snowy mountainscape in which he films them: he’s from northwestern Montana and has been doing this for years, his videos […]
- Stone Sour, Ozzy Osbourne Vets Contribute to Autism Cookbook
Tasty treats for a good cause. Continue reading…
- Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse Talks Pandemic on The MetalSucks Quarantinecast #10
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. Our latest […]
- Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Has Message For The Fans Who Asks For New Projects
On the Youtube account of Metallica’s foundation, ‘All Within My Hands,’ Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich announced the new project of Metallica and showed their support to the community in these rough times. As you might already know, Metallica has been doing charity funds in every May since 2017 and trying to help the people who […]
- Pink Floyd Legend David Gilmour’s Daughter Mesmerizes Fans With Her Noble Beauty
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s beloved daughter, Romany Gilmour, has posted some stunning photos of herself via the official Instagram page and captivated followers by her immaculate beauty. As you can see in the photos below, Romany Gilmour was sitting in the front of the window and looking the outside from her house for […]
- NERVOSA Announces New Lineup
Brazilian thrash metallers NERVOSA have announced their new lineup. After a long and rigorous audition process, Prika Amaral — NERVOSA’s creator, founding member and guitarist — has been joined by vocalist Diva Satanica (BLOODHUNTER), bassist Mia Wallace (ABBATH, TRIUMPH OF DEATH), and drummer Eleni Nota (MASK OF PROSPERO, CROQUE MADAME). The choice to form a […]
- Dwayne Johnson Pays His Tribute To Motley Crue In A Stylish Way: Crue Responds!
A few months ago, Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock,’ had shared an unexpected photo of himself via his official Instagram page and delighted all Mötley Crüe fans wearing the band’s t-shirt. Today, Mötley Crüe shared The Rock’s photo on their verified Instagram account and paid their tribute to the actor with this social […]
- Legendary Troubadour Club Launches GoFundMe Campaign: ‘We’re Going To Need All The Help We Can Get’
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to save the legendary Los Angeles venue The Troubadour. After the novel coronavirus pandemic shut down live music for nearly two months, with no sign that music venues will reopen anytime soon, the storied 500-capacity — where artists such as MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N’ ROSES, SLAYER and METALLICA played […]
- L.A. Guns feat. Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns unveil lyric video for new single “Let You Down”
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- There’s Gonna Be a Concert in Arkansas Next Week
How long will take before concerts come return to our post-coronavirus world? If you live in Arkansas, it could as early as next week. Billboard reports that Travis McCready, frontman for the country rock band Bishop Gunn, will perform next Friday, May 15 at TempleLive in Fort Smith (the interior of which you can see at […]
- Ensiferum Announce New Album, Stream First Single
Ensiferum have announced that their new album will be called Thalassic, which I’ve just learned is a word that means “of, relating to, or situated or developed about inland seas,” and not how someone with a lisp might say “classic.” Here’s the cover art, which ensures that no one will ever mistake Thalassic for a […]
- GUNS N’ ROSES: ‘Sweet Child O’Mine’ Children’s Book Due In September
A GUNS N’ ROSES children’s book will be released in September in hardcover and e-book formats. According to People, “Sweet Child O’Mine” was created by the band in collaboration with James Patterson. The picture book takes the lyrics of GUNS N’ ROSES’ song of the same name and spins it into a story perfect for […]
