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- Michael Amott Talks On Jeff Loomis: “I Feel Lucky”
Speaking in an interview by Guitar World, Arch Enemy mastermind Michael Amott explained his thoughts about their legendary guitarist Jeff Loomis. He said: “I always tell Jeff he’s overqualified for the gig. [Laughs] But having a high-profile guitar player join was really great for us. He plays amazing stuff almost without effort, and I’m still […]
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Joined By IN THIS MOMENT’s MARIA BRINK For ‘The Bleeding’ Performance At ROCK ALLEGIANCE
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH was joined by IN THIS MOMENT singer Maria Brink for a performance of the song “The Bleeding” at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 7 at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. In introducing Maria to the crowd, FIVE FINGER […]
- Operation: Mindcrime to release ‘The New Reality’ album on December 1st
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- THE OFFSPRING To Release New Album In 2018
THE OFFSPRING is planning to release a new studio album in 2018. Singer Dexter Holland and guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman spoke about the band’s long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s “Days Go By” during an interview at last month’s Rock In Rio festival in Brazil. Asked if it’s true that THE OFFSPRING will make new music available […]
- TOM KEIFER Says There Has Been ‘No Talk’ Of Any CINDERELLA Activity
In a brand new interview with the Long Island Pulse, Tom Keifer was asked if he would ever consider reactivating CINDERELLA again. “There’s really no talk of that at all at this point,” he responded. “I’m really happy with what I’m doing and I think everyone else is, too. Everyone else is off doing their […]
- Scorpions cancel rest of US tour due to singer Klaus Meine’s severe case of laryngitis
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- WATCH: Previously unseen Nirvana performance from 1988 surfaces
An unseen Nirvana performance from early 1988 has been unearthed and uploaded to YouTube.
- KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER Says He Is One Of The Few Rock And Rollers That Have Never Taken A Drug
Although KORN drummer Ray Luzier has not suffered directly from anxiety and depression, he has witnessed people close to him and other musicians who have battled mental-health issues and have turned to self-medicating in destructive ways. Speaking with The You Rock Foundation during KORN’s summer 2017 tour, Ray wanted to express his empathy and compassion […]
- SEBASTIAN BACH: ‘STRYPER Sucks’
Sebastian Bach has once again slammed Christian rockers STRYPER, saying that their music “sucks.” The feud beween the former SKID ROW singer and STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet began in November 2016 when Sweet shared a video on Facebook of 16-year-old emerging artist Moriah Formica perfoming the SKID ROW track “I Remember You”, along with the […]
- Def Leppard are plotting ‘big 2018 tour’, possibly with Journey
Just two weeks after wrapping up their extensive North American jaunt with Poison and Tesla, Def Leppard are already plotting their next tour.
- LACUNA COIL Wanted A ‘Friend,’ Not A ‘Guitar Hero,’ As Replacement For MARCO ‘MAUS’ BIAZZI
LACUNA COIL singer Andrea Ferro spoke to Bloodrock Media about the band’s latest addition, guitarist Diego Cavallotti, who joined the group last year following the departure of Marco “Maus” Biazzi. “He just started with us on the recording and touring for [LACUNA COIL’s latest album] ‘Delirium’,” Andrea said (hear audio below). “So his first show […]
- STILL ANGRY … “I think Stryper sucks. Their songs suck… I think their clothes fu??ing suck” Sebastian Bach
STILL ANGRY “I think Stryper sucks. Their songs suck… I think their clothes fu??ing suck” Sebastian Bach Sleazeroxx — Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach was recently interviewed by Eric Blair for The Blairing Out with Eric Blair Show during the 3rd Annual Bowl For Ronnie event in Studio City, California, USA on October 6, 2017 and gave his thoughts about Stryper. Bach stated (as transcribed by Sleaze […]
- SCORPIONS Cancel Remainder Of U.S. Tour With MEGADETH
Due to “severe laryngitis,” the remainder of SCORPIONS’ U.S. 2017 tour with MEGADETH has been canceled. According to a statement released by the German hard rock veterans, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine has been advised by top throat specialist in Los Angeles to rest his voice. If he continues the tour, he could risk permanent vocal […]
- Foo Fighters reveal pop act on Black Sabbath-esque album title track
Last month, Foo Fighters lynchpin Dave Grohl revealed the “biggest pop star in the world” appears on upcoming ninth album ‘Concrete and Gold’.
- Foo Fighters Welcome Joe Perry, Liam Gallagher, Rick Astley + More to the Stage at Cal Jam ’17
Foo Fighters delivered an epic set at Cal Jam ’17 with guest turns from Joe Perry, Liam Gallagher, Rick Astley, Dave Koz and Alison Mosshart. Continue reading…
- 21 Years Ago: Marilyn Manson Makes Creative Leap With ‘Antichrist Superstar’
On Oct. 8, 1996, Marilyn Manson issued the first of an album trilogy, ‘Antichrist Superstar.’ Continue reading…
- Nick Mason doubts Pink Floyd would succeed today
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason says he’s unsure the legendary band would make it if they were starting out now.
- Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Explains Why He Left Gibson Guitars
Speaking in an interview with Ultimate-Guitar, Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher explained why he left Gibson and join the ESP. He said: “It was a lot of reasons. I never really felt like I was accepted at Gibson. The communication over there is terrible. They kept fucking up my guitars that I was asking for. I […]
- Kid Rock Applauds Women Who Took a Stand Against Alleged Harvey Weinstein Harassment
Kid Rock offered his opinion on the alleged sexual harassment cases against Hollywood honcho Harvey Weinstein, applauding the women who took a stand. Continue reading…
- Rob Halford: ‘We’re Almost Done’ With ‘Monumental’ Judas Priest Album
In a new interview with Eddie Trunk, Rob Halford reveals Judas Priest is almost done with what is shaping up to be a monumental new album. Continue reading…
- Watch EXODUS Perform In Sacramento
Capital Chaos TV has uploaded video footage of EXODUS’s October 6 performance at the Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California. Check it out below. Although it was originally reported that EXODUS would go into the studio in October to begin recording the new effort, it now appears that fans will have to wait a bit […]
- MARTY FRIEDMAN: ‘I’m Really Super Proud Of The Collaborations’ On ‘Wall Of Sound’
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was interviewed on the September 29 – October 1 edition of Full Metal Jackie’s nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: [As someone who has lived in Japan for more than a decade] how […]
- Rob Halford Talks On New Judas Priest Album: “Almost Done”
Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford spoke in an interview with Sirues XM and explained the process of their next album. He said: “We’re almost done. We’re in that final hurdle before we get to the finishing line. It is sounding monumental. It’s gonna blow your socks off. We’re thrilled. We’ve got this big metal monster […]
