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- Ronnie James Dio Memoir in the Works, Plus News on Sebastian Bach, Relapse Records + Ghost Atlas
Get news on a Ronnie James Dio memoir, plus updates from Sebastian Bach, Relapse Records and Ghost Atlas. Continue reading…
- AMBERIAN DAWN: Audio Samples Of Entire ‘Darkness Of Eternity’ Album
Audio samples of all the songs that are set to appear on “Darkness Of Eternity”, the eighth album from Finnish symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The disc will be released on November 10 via Napalm Records. “Darkness Of Eternity” track listing: 01. I’m The One 02. Sky Is […]
- Rush’s Geddy Lee to release ‘fully illustrated love letter’ to the bass guitar
Geddy Lee has written a book about his undying love for the bass guitar.
- Matt Heafy of Trivium on The MetalSucks Podcast #209
We discuss the creation of Trivium’s new record The Sin and The Sentence, Matt ranks his favorite Trivium records in order, shares his experience riding out Hurricane Irma, talks about writing the foreword for the new book Hellraisers, names his picks for the Big Four of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal and looks […]
- 10 Defunct Bands the World Needs Right Now
With reunions of legendary acts like Guns N’ Roses and the Misfits setting the world ablaze, we put together a list of 10 bands that need to reunite! Continue reading…
- MICHAEL AMOTT Can See JEFF LOOMIS Having A Bigger Part In ARCH ENEMY Songwriting Process
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott says that he can see Jeff Loomis “having a bigger part” in the songwriting process for the band’s future albums. Although Loomis has already been in ARCH ENEMY for three years, the guitarist didn’t contribute any of the music to the group’s latest album, “Will To Power”. As on ARCH […]
- Operation: Mindcrime release details and track list for new album ‘The New Reality’
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- Tom Keifer states no talk at all about Cinderella reunion
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- Alice Cooper Announces ‘Paranormal Evening With’ 2018 North American Tour Dates
Alice Cooper will be 70 years old by the time his 2018 North American tour rolls around and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Continue reading…
- KING DIAMOND, Ex-MONSTROSITY Members Join Forces In THE PYRE
THE PYRE is the name of the brand-new band featuring Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND) on drums, Ben Kuzay (ex-MONSTROSITY, ex-WYKKED WYTCH) on bass, Shaun Schwanke on guitar, Erik O’Reilly on keyboards and Alec Harrah on vocals. The group, which is currently recording its debut album, has just released its eponymously titled first single. The song […]
- Watch FOREIGNER Reunite With Original Members At Michigan Concerts
Original FOREIGNER members Lou Gramm (vocals), Dennis Elliott (drums), Al Greenwood (keyboards), Ian McDonald (multi-instrumentalist) and FOREIGNER’s second bassist, Rick Wills, rejoined the band’s founder Mick Jones (guitar) on stage for a two-night special event on October 6 and October 7 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Michigan for the ultimate toast to […]
- IN THIS MOMENT Guitarist Says Response To New Material Has Been ‘Overwhelmingly Good’
Rei Haycraft of Fuel The Scene magazine conducted an interview with IN THIS MOMENT at his year’s Louder Than Life festival on October 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how the material from IN THIS MOMENT’s latest album, “Ritual”, has been going over live, guitarist Chris Howorth said: “The […]
- Watch John Oliver’s Terrific Slipknot Joke from Last Week Tonight
This man is a goddamn treasure. The post Watch John Oliver’s Terrific Slipknot Joke from Last Week Tonight appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Download the New Relapse Records Sampler, Donate to Help Give Kids a Music Education
Obituary, Dying Fetus, Iron Reagan, Myrkur, The Obsessed, King Woman, Survive, Arcadea and more. The post Download the New Relapse Records Sampler, Donate to Help Give Kids a Music Education appeared first on MetalSucks.
- GOJIRA Frontman On ‘Sea Shepherd’ EP: ‘We’re Trying To Make This Happen Finally’
Chris Annunziata of the 90.3 WMSC-FM radio station recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if there are still plans for GOJIRA to release the long-in-the-works “Sea Shepherd” EP, Joseph said: “The goal of that whole […]
- Revolution Saints release video for “Take You Down”
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- STEVE And VIRGIL HOWE’s Collaborative Album ‘Nexus’ To See Light Of Day In November
On September 11, 2017, Virgil Howe — the youngest son of YES guitarist Steve Howe — passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41. As a result, YES announced the immediate cancellation of the remaining dates of its “Yestival” tour. Steve and Virgil’s collaborative album, “Nexus”, was completed before the tour started and was due […]
- AVENGED SEVENFOLD Has ‘A Lot Of Exciting Announcements’ Planned
Earlier this past week, Drew Shannon of the QWIK Rock 105.9 radio station conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if AVENGED SEVENFOLD has been working on any new music, Zacky said: “Right now we have a lot up our […]
- Video: GUNS N’ ROSES Performs In Philadelphia
Fan-filmed video footage of GUNS N’ ROSES’ October 8 concert at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The 2017 North American leg of GUNS N’ ROSES’ “Not In This Lifetime” tour kicked off July 27 in St. Louis, Missouri. The trek features classic GUNS members Slash on guitar, Duff McKagan on […]
- Slipknot Mentioned on ‘John Oliver’ as Punchline to Trump Joke
Slipknot ended up being the punchline for a joke about Donald Trump’s recent ‘calm before the storm’ quote. Continue reading…
- Disgraced Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Reportedly ‘Grooms’ Young Mother From Prison
The convicted pedophile has reportedly been grooming a mother, who had her two year old daughter removed from her care. Continue reading…
- Scorpions and Megadeth Cancel Remainder of North American Tour
Will there ever be another chance to see them live? The post Scorpions and Megadeth Cancel Remainder of North American Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Editorial: MetalSucks is More Metal Than You’ll Ever Be
So eat our shorts. The post Editorial: MetalSucks is More Metal Than You’ll Ever Be appeared first on MetalSucks.
- ALICE COOPER Announces Early 2018 ‘A Paranormal Evening With…’ North American Tour
Alice Cooper has announced his early 2018 tour plans. The legendary rocker will hit the road for a North American trek, dubbed “A Paranormal Evening With Alice Cooper”. The tour kicks off on March 1 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and runs through March 29 in Indianapolis. Cooper released “Paranormal”, his first album in six years […]
- Steve Howe to release collaborative album with late son Virgil as a ‘tribute to his life and legacy’
Yes guitarist Steve Howe has confirmed that his collaborative album with his late son Virgil will be released next month as planned.
- Belphegor, Cryptopsy and Hate Announce Dates for North American Tour
The coldest, darkest death metal tour of the fall. The post Belphegor, Cryptopsy and Hate Announce Dates for North American Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Necessary Roughness Week 5: Parity Rules!
This season’s games are turning out to be way more interesting than last season’s. The post Necessary Roughness Week 5: Parity Rules! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Video: DIRKSCHNEIDER Performs ACCEPT Classics In Moscow
Fan-filmed video footage of DIRKSCHNEIDER — the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — performing on October 7 at GlavClub in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. Dirkschneider has spent the last year and a half touring under the DIRKSCHNEIDER banner, performing classic ACCEPT songs for the last time. The trek, which was […]
- Mastodon vs. Hellyeah – Cage Match
Vote for either Mastodon’s ‘Steambreather’ or Hellyeah’s ‘Love Falls’ in this week’s Cage Match. Continue reading…
- GEOFF TATE’s OPERATION: MINDCRIME: ‘The New Reality’ Artwork, Track Listing
OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, will release “The New Reality”, the third and final of a concept album trilogy exploring international politics, the world economy and social ethos, on December 1 via Frontiers Music Srl. “The New Reality” track listing: 01. A Head Long Jump 02. Wake Me Up […]
- Helix frontman Brian Vollmer releases video for medley of two new solo songs
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- 27 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘Seasons in the Abyss’
On Oct. 9, 1990, Slayer released ‘Seasons in the Abyss,’ taking things in a new and exciting direction for the band. Continue reading…
- 10 Best Funny Moments Onstage Guaranteed to Make You Laugh
The 10 most funniest moments on stage were listed by Ultimate-Guitar. Here’s the list: Metallica Exploding the Stage At the end of the ‘Cunning Stunt’ concert, Metallica’s stage was set to appear to explode, and collapse, James Hetfield fell on the ground, some dude was set on fire and the technician dangled from the ladder […]
- Arch Enemy’s Michael Amott Says Jeff Loomis is “Overqualified” for the Gig
In both guitar-playing and Hair chops. The post Arch Enemy’s Michael Amott Says Jeff Loomis is “Overqualified” for the Gig appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Cage the Elephant + More Bring the Party to Cal Jam ’17 [Photos + Recap]
See our photos and fan shot video of Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Cage the Elephant and more at Cal Jam ’17. Continue reading…
- Mother Loses Custody of Two-Year-Old Daughter After Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins “Groomed” Her from Prison
Watkins has a history of persuading female fans to let him abuse their children. And yet this woman is just one of several such fans who are still allowed to visit him in prison. The post Mother Loses Custody of Two-Year-Old Daughter After Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins “Groomed” Her from Prison appeared first on MetalSucks.
- “Kings of Carnage”: I Dunno, it Still Sounds Like Winds of Plague are on That 2008 Shit to Me
“I’m bleeding!” The post “Kings of Carnage”: I Dunno, it Still Sounds Like Winds of Plague are on That 2008 Shit to Me appeared first on MetalSucks.
- The Offspring: New Album Coming in 2018 ‘For Sure’
The long wait for a new album from The Offspring may finally be coming to an end. Continue reading…
- PÄNZER Feat. DESTRUCTION, HAMMERFALL, Ex-ACCEPT Members: Lyric Video For ‘I’ll Bring You The Night’ Song
PÄNZER, the heavy metal “supergroup” featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier alongside Pontus Norgren (HAMMERFALL) and V.O. Pulver (G.U.R.D., POLTERGEIST) on guitar and Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, ex-RUNNING WILD) on drums, released its second album, “Fatal Command”, on October 6 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2014’s “Send Them All To Hell” marks PÄNZER’s first release since the […]
- Watch Josh Homme Tell a Bedtime Story About a Dragon
His appearance in BBC’s CBeebies will warm your heart. Continue reading…
- WINDS OF PLAGUE Releases Music Video For ‘Kings Of Carnage’
Los Angeles metal titans WINDS OF PLAGUE have debuted an all-new music video today for their brand new track “Kings Of Carnage”. This is the second bit of music we’re hearing from the band’s upcoming LP, “Blood Of My Enemy”, which will be released on October 27 via Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Good Fight […]
- QUEENSRŸCHE And SKID ROW Honor Las Vegas Massacre Victims At Nevada Concert (Video)
QUEENSRŸCHE and SKID ROW honored the victims of last week’s Las Vegas mass shooting during their joint concert Saturday night (October 7) in Henderson, Nevada. A gunman opened fire on October 1 from thirty-second floor the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas during the Route 91 Harvest festival, killing fifty-eight people and wounding […]
- Tierrax’s video for track “On My Way”
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- WATCH: 90,000 American football fans sing Tom Petty in his home city
90,000 college football fans at The University of Florida have paid poignant tribute to Tom Petty in his home city Gainesville.
- Watch QOTSA’s Josh Homme read his CBeebies Bedtime Story
Josh Homme’s eagerly-awaited CBeebies Bedtime Story aired on Friday evening (6th October).
- Watch Metallica perform ‘Master of Puppets’ classic ‘Battery’ in 1986
A previously unreleased video of Metallica performing ‘Battery’ 31 years ago has been shared by the band.
- Scorpions Cancel Remaining 2017 Tour Dates With Megadeth Due to Klaus Meine Illness
Klaus Meine was advised by a doctor not to continue singing while ill, forcing the Scorpions to nix the rest of their tour dates with Megadeth. Continue reading…
