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- Former BITERS Frontman, TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS Reveal “Ballad Of A Misspent Youth”
Former Biters frontman and songwriter, Tuk Smith has returned with a new project, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, and a brand new video, “Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – the first single from their forthcoming album of the same name. The release marks t…
- Writing Music with Eight Other People Causes “Creative Tension,” Says Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg
Talk about a tense day at the office.
The post Writing Music with Eight Other People Causes “Creative Tension,” Says Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg appeared first on MetalSucks. - CONAN’S JON DAVIS On Evidence Of Immortality – “I Focus More On The Feelings Of Panic And Anger And Frustration, But Then At The Same Time Triumph And Victory”
Britain’s ferocious doom metal warlords Conan return from the ooze with their latest full-length effort Evidence Of Immortality on August 19 via Napalm Records.
Founding frontman and guitarist Jon Davis sat down with BraveWords for an in-depth look int… - Today in Rock History – May 16
1966, The Beach Boys released the album ‘Pet Sounds.’ The album is now regarded as the masterpiece of composer-producer Brian Wilson, and is often hailed as one of the best and most influential albums in popular music. 1966, Dylan’s iconic…
- Richie Kotzen Says He Was Considered For Ozzy Osbourne’s Band
In a recent interview with Chuck Shute, ex-Poison member Richie Kotzen talked about the time he was talking with Ozzy Osbourne to become a part of their band. Richie Kotzen has been in the industry since the early ’90s. He was a part of Poison from 1991 to 1993 and Mr.Big from 1999 to 2002. […] The post Richie Kotzen Says He Was Considered For Ozzy Osbourne’s Band appeared first on Metalhead Zone.
- Max Cavalera Says There Could Be an Original Soulfly Reunion
Soulfly’s debut turns 25 in 2023.
The post Max Cavalera Says There Could Be an Original Soulfly Reunion appeared first on MetalSucks. - Bloodbath Unveil “Carved” Featuring Gorguts’ Luc Lemay
New album “Survival of the Sickest” available September 9.
The post Bloodbath Unveil “Carved” Featuring Gorguts’ Luc Lemay appeared first on MetalSucks. - Gary Holt Says Playing With Slayer Was Relatively Easier Than Exodus
In a recent interview with Guitar World, Gary Holt compared his experience with Slayer to Exodus and described it as less intense. Gary Holt has been in a constant dilemma since starting his career in the music industry. Between the two groups, he had to focus more on one than the other during different career […] The post Gary Holt Says Playing With Slayer Was Relatively Easier Than Exodus appeared first on Metalhead Zone.
- Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JOE HOLMES Shares Third Teaser For New Song ‘Deadfall’ Feat. ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE BORDIN
Former OZZY OSBOURNE and DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Joe Holmes has shared the third and final teaser for a new song called “Deadfall”. The track, which will be made available under the Joe Holmes name, features a recording lineup that is similar to the o…
- KORN’s BRIAN ‘HEAD’ WELCH Puts Spotlight On Band’s Crew In ‘All In The Family’ Video Series
KORN guitarist Brian “Head” Welch has launched “All In The Family”, a new YouTube series in which he takes a look backstage to show fans the individuals that make KORN live shows happen.
Welch says: “Me and the guys in KORN always put on shows for you … - GRIM REAPER’s Founding Guitarist NICK BOWCOTT Pays Tribute To STEVE GRIMMETT: ‘Your Voice Will Always Live On’
GRIM REAPER’s founding guitarist Nick Bowcott has paid tribute to the band’s singer Steve Grimmett who died on Monday (August 15) at the age of 62.
Last night, Bowcott took to his Instagram to write: “STEVE GRIMMETT (Aug 19th, 1959 – Aug 15th, 2022): R… - Listen: Japanese Bands Get the Spotlight in Adult Swim’s Latest Stream
From desert fuzz to avant garde madness, Japan is Loud proves the land of the rising sun has something for everyone.
The post Listen: Japanese Bands Get the Spotlight in Adult Swim’s Latest Stream appeared first on MetalSucks. - Dee Snider Says Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Life-Changing Phrase Inspired A Twisted Sister Hit
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider recently answered some fan questions on Twitter and noted that the famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the main inspiration behind the band’s hit song, ‘Stay Hungry.’ ‘Stay Hungry‘ was featured in Twisted Sister’s third studio album of the same name, which was released on May 10, 1984. While the album’s […] The post Dee Snider Says Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Life-Changing Phrase Inspired A Twisted Sister Hit appeared first on Metalhead Zone.
- Sh*t That Comes Out Today – August 12, 2022
Includes Arch Enemy, Boris, A-Z and more!
The post Sh*t That Comes Out Today – August 12, 2022 appeared first on MetalSucks. - Watch LOU GRAMM Perform FOREIGNER Classics At 2022 Ozark Empire Fair
Fan-filmed video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm’s July 28 performance at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, Missouri can be seen below (courtesy of Facebook users Gary Dean Ash and Kevin Matz).
In an interview earlier this month with John Be… - Lingua Ignota Announces North American Tour
Lingua Ignota will perform two sets each night.
The post Lingua Ignota Announces North American Tour appeared first on MetalSucks. - Today in Rock History – May 9
1966, The Doors played at the Whisky A Go-Go, West Hollywood, California auditioning for a spot as the venue’s house band. 1967, Sandie Shaw was at number one on the UK singles chart with “Puppet On A String.” This week’s two h…
- KISSIN’ DYNAMITE – Living The Good Life On This Side Of Hell
We live in an age when metal and rock aren’t supposed to be “fun”, yet Germany’s Kissin’ Dynamite has never shied away from keeping their music – image included – upbeat and shamelessly positive. They’re not alone in this, of course, but they’ve had an…
- Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch Launches YouTube Series “All in the Family” Highlighting the Road Crew
They are the road crew.
The post Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch Launches YouTube Series “All in the Family” Highlighting the Road Crew appeared first on MetalSucks. - Today in Rock History – May 14
1964, Jan & Dean start recording “Little Old Lady (From Pasadena).” 1965, The Who appeared at Civic Hall in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. 1965, San Francisco radio station KYA hosts the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Beau Brummels, Pau…
- Ted Nugent Says He Was the First Person Eddie Van Halen Called After Getting Sober
The Nuge made his comments in an interview on Eddie Trunk’s Trunk Nation.
The post Ted Nugent Says He Was the First Person Eddie Van Halen Called After Getting Sober appeared first on MetalSucks. - Watch ANTHRAX’s Entire Performance In Orlando As Part Of Summer 2022 Tour
Fan-filmed video of ANTHRAX’s entire August 12 performance at House Of Blues in Orlando, Florida as part of the band’s North American tour with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED can be seen below.
ANTHRAX’s setlist was as follows:
01. Among The Living
… - Mama’s Radio Lullabies
This is The 3D RadioActivity number 638, I’m your Uncle Marty, as my On The Airedale wingman Daytona and I gather together with you again, to celebrate Mothers Day with a variety of favorite musical LULLABIES that she might have sang or hummed t…
- Clutch Takes Us to Slaughter Beach in New Music Video
I wonder if there’s a timeshare package available…
The post Clutch Takes Us to Slaughter Beach in New Music Video appeared first on MetalSucks. - Satyricon’s Satyr Isn’t “Gonna Apologize” for Black Metal’s Complicated History, Max Cavalera Says a Soulfly Reunion Could Happen, and More Top Stories of the Week
Also includes Cradle of Filth, Five Finger Death Punch, Arch Enemy, Satyricon, and more!
The post Satyricon’s Satyr Isn’t “Gonna Apologize” for Black Metal’s Complicated History, Max Cavalera Says a Soulfly Reunion Could Happen, and More Top Stories of the Week appeared first on MetalSucks. - EYEHATEGOD’s MIKE IX WILLIAMS: RANDY BLYTHE ‘Used To Beg Us To Sing One Of Our Songs’ At Our Early Concerts
In a new interview with the “Mike James Rock Show” conducted at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, EYEHATEGOD vocalist Mike IX Williams touched upon the band’s fall 2016 U.S. tour with DISCHARGE an…
- Exclusive Clip: Howl of the Underdogs Documentary Highlights the Fandom Surrounding Madder Mortem
The new documentary premieres tomorrow on iTunes, Apple TV and Amazon.
The post Exclusive Clip: <em>Howl of the Underdogs</em> Documentary Highlights the Fandom Surrounding Madder Mortem appeared first on MetalSucks. - NIGHTWISH Has Been ‘Brainstorming’ Over Demo Of Next Studio Album
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen and drummer Kai Hahto spoke to Knotfest about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2020’s “Human. :II: Nature.” album. Tuomas said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU…
- Psychedelic Time Warp – Money, Religion
Hosted by Bart Shore. In this themed show the first hour is about money – with songs by the Beatles, Fenton Robinson, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Genesis, Warren Zevon, and live Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead. Hour two is about religion with contributions …
- PORNO FOR PYROS Is Writing And Recording New Music
PORNO FOR PYROS is working on new music.
The group, one of JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell’s many side projects, is continuing to write and record fresh material, according to a social media post from guitarist Peter DiStefano.
“@pornoforpyros … - Dave Mustaine Says Megadeth’s Collaboration With Ice-T Happened Naturally
In a recent interview with Guitar World, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine discussed how he ended up collaborating with Ice-T in their latest released song ‘Night Stalkers.’ Megadeth has gone through a few rough patches throughout their career. The band experienced a few scandals with their ex-member David Ellefson. However, it seems like the tides have settled, […] The post Dave Mustaine Says Megadeth’s Collaboration With Ice-T Happened Naturally appeared first on Metalhead Zone.
- Mike IX Williams Claims a Young Randy Blythe “Used to Beg” to Sing Eyehategod Songs on Stage
Blythe went from being a persistent kid at shows to a lifesaver, Williams said.
The post Mike IX Williams Claims a Young Randy Blythe “Used to Beg” to Sing Eyehategod Songs on Stage appeared first on MetalSucks. - Vended Speak on Slipknot Connection: “They’ve Helped Us, but They Have Never, Ever, Ever Written Our Music”
Two of the members’ fathers may be in Slipknot, but Vended want success on their own terms.
The post Vended Speak on Slipknot Connection: “They’ve Helped Us, but They Have Never, Ever, Ever Written Our Music” appeared first on MetalSucks. - Rage Against the Machine Cancel Dates Across UK and Europe
Here’s to a speedy recovery and a triumphant return to the stage for Zack.
The post Rage Against the Machine Cancel Dates Across UK and Europe appeared first on MetalSucks. - Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory on Pantera Reunion: “It’s Gonna Be a Pantera Cover Band, Really”
The worst guy you know just made a good point.
The post Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory on Pantera Reunion: “It’s Gonna Be a Pantera Cover Band, Really” appeared first on MetalSucks. - FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s IVAN MOODY On Getting Through Pandemic: ‘The Hardest Part For Me Was Being Sober’
In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH vocalist Ivan Moody was asked if there were “benefits” to the pandemic-related break for him or if he found that period especially challenging …
- Tony Iommi Explains Why Geezer Butler Wasn’t at Commonwealth Games Performance, Was Surprised Ozzy Could Attend
The duo reunited last week.
The post Tony Iommi Explains Why Geezer Butler Wasn’t at Commonwealth Games Performance, Was Surprised Ozzy Could Attend appeared first on MetalSucks. - Today in Rock History – May 13
1967, The Monkees second album More Of The Monkees, went to No.1 on the charts. In 1967 only four albums reached No.1; The Sound Of Music which spent 17 weeks at No.1, The Beatles Sgt Pepper”s, 25 weeks at No.1 and The MonkeesR…
- Charlie Benante Says His Anthrax Career Went By Too Fast
During his latest interview with Talk Toomey Podcast, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante looked back on his time with the band. Benante stated that he realized that everything passed so quickly. The band has been hitting the rock stage for over forty years with their best-selling albums and concerts that millions of people attended. Throughout their […] The post Charlie Benante Says His Anthrax Career Went By Too Fast appeared first on Metalhead Zone.
- Today in Rock History – May 12
1965, The Rolling Stones recorded “(I Can’t Get No), Satisfaction” at RCA Hollywood studios. Keith Richards had come up with the guitar riff in the middle of the night a week earlier. It gave the band their first number one single in…
- Guitarist Richard Shaw: “It Wasn’t Fun Anymore” to Play in Cradle of Filth
Regardless, he says he still “[gets] on well with the band,” that it was just “behind-the-scenes” stuff.
The post Guitarist Richard Shaw: “It Wasn’t Fun Anymore” to Play in Cradle of Filth appeared first on MetalSucks. - Photos: Black Label Society and Hatebreed at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on August 9, 2022
Check out these photos of Black Label Society and Hatebreed from their recent show in the Lone Star state.
The post Photos: Black Label Society and Hatebreed at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on August 9, 2022 appeared first on MetalSucks. - Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Niagara Falls
Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley’s August 13 performance at Bear’s Den in Niagara Falls, New York can be seen below.
Ace’s setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm:
01. Rip It Out
02. Parasite (KISS song)
03. Strutter (KISS song)
04. Rocket Ride … - JEFF BECK Announces Fall 2022 U.S. Tour
Jeff Beck will tour the U.S. this fall in support of the newly released, highly anticipated musical collaboration with Johnny Depp, “18”. The tour will kick off on September 23 in Del Valle, Texas, where Beck will share the bill for the first six shows…
- CLUTCH Shares Music Video For New Single ‘Slaughter Beach’
Maryland groove rockers CLUTCH have the official music video for their spirited new single, “Slaughter Beach”. Chock-full of bluesy rock swagger, the brand new track is available from all streaming services now.
Discussing the song, frontman Neil Fallo… - Ex-Absu Guitarist’s Band Sonja Releases Music Video for “Nylon Nights”
It marks Melissa Moore’s first new music in 10 years.
The post Ex-Absu Guitarist’s Band Sonja Releases Music Video for “Nylon Nights” appeared first on MetalSucks. - That 25-Foot Inflatable Ozzy is Going on Tour to Promote Patient Number 9
Lightweight boots of air, see it here or see it there.
The post That 25-Foot Inflatable Ozzy is Going on Tour to Promote <em>Patient Number 9</em> appeared first on MetalSucks. - Grim Reaper Singer Steve Grimmett Dead at 62
His death was confirmed via his family.
The post Grim Reaper Singer Steve Grimmett Dead at 62 appeared first on MetalSucks. - JAMES DURBIN Just Wants To ‘Bang His Head’ In Post-QUIET RIOT Career
By David E. Gehlke
James Durbin likely wasn’t done any favors upon joining QUIET RIOT in 2017 when drummer Frankie Banali’s wife uttered the “He is also 28 and HOT. Am I right, ladies?” line that got plenty of mileage in the BLABBERMOUTH.NET comments …
