Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- The Handsome Dogs release video for new single “Living A Lie”
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- Greta Van Fleet Members Talk About How Their Lives Have Changed In The Last Five Years
During a recent interview with WRIF Virtual Rock Room, Greta Van Fleet’s guitarist Jake Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner opened up about how their life has changed in the past five years and what they have learned during 2020. As you may recall, Greta Van Fleet had announced that they are working on a new […]
- Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Says ‘She’s My Sister Of Scream’ While Promoting Taylor Momsen’s New Project
Halestorm star Lzzy Hale has taken her official Twitter account today and praised her long-time buddy and musician friend Taylor Momsen of Pretty Reckless to promote her recently released song named ’25.’ As you may remember, a couple of months ago, Taylor Momsen has announced their upcoming album named ‘Death By Rock And Roll‘ and stated that the […]
- Eric Clapton’s Daughter Ruth Reveals If She Has Ever Thought Of Being A Model
The Yardbirds and Cream guitarist Eric Clapton‘s daughter Ruth Clapton shared a video on Instagram stories answering a fan’s question about modeling, and apparently, despite she modeled when she was a teenager, Ruth is not planning to be a model anymore. Ruth Clapton lives a relatively private life despite being the daughter of the only three-time […]
- Brian May Says ‘This Performance Is Rocket Science’ As He Promotes A New Cover Of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen lead guitarist Brian May shared a post on his official Instagram page revealing his cameo appearance in the video of Space Rocks’ cover of Queen’s most iconic song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Space Rocks created a parody video of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ which covered the people from the European Space Agency, who spend their lunch breaks and […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Is Officially On TikTok And Sends His First Video Ever
The official account of TikTok has posted a tweet today and announced that Paul McCartney of The Beatles is now officially on TikTok and sends various videos to promote his recently released album, ‘McCartney III.’ Today, Yesterday, Paul McCartney’s trilogy-completing and keenly-anticipated album ‘McCartney III’ was released via whole streaming platforms. The album features 11 […]
- Lars Ulrich Unveils His ‘Hands Down’ Favorite Film Of 2020 And Explains The Reason
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich shared a post on his official Instagram page revealing his favorite movie of 2020, and apparently, it’s ‘Another Round‘ by Thomas Vinterberg starring Mads Mikkelsen. Thomas Vinterberg directed Metallica’s video for the lead single ‘The Day That Never Comes’ from their ninth studio album named ‘Death Magnetic’ back in 2008. The […]
- Ozzy Osbourne’s Daughter Kelly Confirms She Was High On Opiates In Her 16-Year-Old Picture
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne‘s daughter Kelly Osbourne shared an old picture of herself on her official Instagram page revealing she was high on drugs in that photo when she was only 16 years old. As you may know, Kelly Osbourne opened up about her struggle with drugs in her autobiographical book titled ‘Fierce’ which […]
- PAUL STANLEY On KISS’s Final Tour: ‘We Realize That We Can’t Be Who We Are Forever’
KISS recently announced a New Year’s Eve concert at the Atlantis resort in Dubai. Landmarks Live Presents will produce the show live from The Royal Beach at Atlantis Dubai. The show producers claim the event, which will apparently attempt to set the world’s record for largest pyro, will be filmed with more than 50 cameras […]
- Nikki Sixx Says ‘Proud To Be A Fan Of Your Essence’ While Celebrating The Rolling Stones Icon Keith Richards’ Birthday
The co-founder and bass guitarist of Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx, recently posted a photo on his Instagram account and praised Keith Richards by declaring he is a proud fan of The Rolling Stone legend’s music as well as his personality. As you may know, The Rolling Stones’ co-founder, guitarist, and secondary vocalist Keith Richards was […]
- KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s JESSE LEACH Says Vocal Surgery And Therapy Saved His Career
During a recent appearance on “Vox&Hops”, the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach reflected on the experience of undergoing surgery in April 2018 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York to remove polyps from his vocal cords. Speaking about how he found out the needed […]
- NIGHTWISH’s MARCO HIETALA Crowned Winner Of Finnish Edition Of ‘Masked Singer’
NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala (a.k.a. Marko Hietala) has been crowned the winner of the fall 2020 season of “Masked Singer Suomi” — the Finnish edition of the popular masked singing contest. He was disguised as Tohtori — the Doctor. Based on an international hit, “The Masked Singer” features celebrities facing off against one another with […]
- The Doors Drummer Recalls The Time He Played With Chris Martin From Coldplay
In a recent interview on Q104.3 New York, the co-founder and drummer of The Doors, John Densmore, talked about his experience performing with Coldplay’s Chris Martin during Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra’s 100th season-opening concert and gala. John Densmore co-founded The Doors back in 1965 and remained a member of the band until its dissolution in […]
- Amy Lee To Taylor Momsen: ‘Why Are You So Awesome?’
Evanescence frontwomen Amy Lee shared a post on her official Twitter page thanking The Pretty Reckless lead singer Taylor Momsen for sending her a Brooklyn pizza since Lee was in Tennessee, and she promoted Momsen’s brand new song ‘25.’ The Pretty Reckless just released the music video of their brand new track named ’25’ from their upcoming […]
- Kurt Cobain’s Daughter Frances Shows Off Her New Tattoo For The First Time Ever
Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s daughter Frances Bean Cobain shared a post on her official Instagram stories revealing her brand new butterfly tattoo on the back of her upper arm. As you may know, Frances Cobain has various tattoos, approximately 24, including the portrait of Dolly Parton, iconic actor Quentin Crisp, and many script tattoos […]
- ‘Jimmy Page Is Smiley, Robert Plant Is Emotional, John Paul Is Both,’ Heart Singer Recalls The Time She Performed A Led Zeppelin Song In Front Of The Band
During an interview with Vulture, Heart singer Ann Wilson talked about their tribute performance of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ from Led Zeppelin back in 2012, and apparently, Led Zeppelin members who were able to be there to watch the show experienced different emotions. As many of you might recall, Heart performed Led Zeppelin’s most iconic song ‘Stairway to […]
- Former Metallica Bassist Corrects An Info James Hetfield Gave As He Reacts To Dave Mustaine’s Opinions On Metallica’s Debut Album
Ex-Metallica bass guitarist Ron McGovney posted a series of tweets on his Twitter account responding to a recent article about another former Metallica member Dave Mustaine‘s thoughts on ‘Kill ‘Em All’ album and corrects a wrong information James Hetfield gave. As you may remember, Ron McGovney was the original bassist of the legendary thrash metal […]
- WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: My Favorite Memory Of My Dad
Wolfgang Van Halen has opened up about his relationship with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The 29-year-old spoke about his dad while promoting “Distance”, the first single from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH. Wolfgang wrote the song while Eddie battled cancer. “Distance” is an open letter to Wolfgang’s father — one […]
- Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Announces Two New Albums With Before & After Photos
Dream Theater’s former drummer, Mike Portnoy recently posted a photo on his Instagram account and revealed that the supergroup he formed in 1997 will be releasing two new albums after 22 years of break. Aside from his amazing career as the drummer of Dream Theatre, Mike Portnoy is also known for his numerous side projects […]
- MERCURY CIRCLE Feat. SWALLOW THE SUN, Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Members: ‘Our Funeral (Like Xmas)’ Music Video
MERCURY CIRCLE, the new band featuring former CHILDREN OF BODOM drummer Jaska Raatikainen and SWALLOW THE SUN’s Jaani Peuhu, has released a music video for “Our Funeral (Like Xmas)”, a song exclusively featured on “Noble Demonic Metal – Chapter 1”, a brand new label sampler by Noble Demon, celebrating its first anniversary. Labeled as “a […]
- Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook Remembers His Younger Days With A Joker Reference
Five Finger Death Punch’s former guitarist, Jason Hook, recently posted a younger photo of himself on his Instagram account and announced that he has a special Christmas gift for his fans and followers. Jason Hook had been Five Finger Death Punch’s guitarist since 2009 when he replaced Darrel Roberts. However, he had to leave the […]
- Megadeth’s David Ellefson Shares The Story Of How Dave Mustaine Reacted To Metallica’s Debut Album
During an appearance on ‘No Fuckin’ Regrets With Robb Flynn’ podcast, Megadeath bassist David Ellefson revealed how Dave Mustaine reacted when he listened to Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’ album for the first time, which was released soon after he was fired from the band. The tumultuous relationship between Dave Mustaine and Metallica is probably one […]
- Would JUDAS PRIEST Consider Making ‘Sequel’ To ‘Painkiller’ Album? ROB HALFORD Responds
In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program “Wired In The Empire”, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was asked if he and his bandmates would ever consider making a “sequel” to their classic 1990 album “Painkiller”. Rob responded (hear audio below): “The joy of PRIEST is that, by definition, […]
- Dee Snider Puts Axl Rose And Angus Young On The Table As He Shares Opinions About The Bands Touring Without Original Members
Twisted Sister’s frontman Dee Snider recently posted a tweet on his Twitter account and made a controversial claim about classic rock bands, such as Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC, performing with only one original member while using the band’s name. Dee Snider is one of the rockstars who are the most active on social media. Snider […]
- Guitarist Doug Blair reveals W.A.S.P. crew does ‘L.A. boot camp rehearsals’ for any tour or festival run
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- MEGADETH’s DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘Live Music Will Never Go Away, And Live Events Will Never Go Away’
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some artists have tried to pivot to socially distanced performances at drive-in movie theaters or by charging admission to virtual concerts, but the majority did not play live at all. Speaking to Rock N Roll Underground about the future of live music once the pandemic has subsided, MEGADETH bassist […]
- SERJ TANKIAN: ‘Time Will Tell’ Whether Recording Two New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Songs Will Lead To Something More
A month ago, SYSTEM OF A DOWN released “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”, the band’s first new songs in 15 years. The tracks were motivated by the recently erupted conflict between Artsakh and Azerbaijan, the latter aided by Turkey and accountable for the greatest violence the region has endured in 26 years. Produced by […]
- Video: Danny Carey and Josh Freese Try to Catch a Mouse
Welcome to our new website, AnimalsSuck! Having launched our new endeavor with a post about carp, we now present to you this recent video of celebrity drummers who have played in bands with Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey (Tool) and Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, etc.), attempting to catch a mouse. Spoiler […]
- Today in Rock History – December 19
1964, The Beatles fourth album Beatles For Sale started a seven-week run at number one on the UK album charts. Recorded when Beatlemania was just at its peak Beatles for Sale‘ was The Beatles’ fourth album in just 21 months. 1964, The Supremes scored their third number one single of the year when “Come See About Me,’ went […]
- Shakey DeVille release debut single “Shots Fired”
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- METALLICA’s ‘The Shortest Straw’ Reimagined By Orchestra In New Music Video
What would happen if you took “…And Justice For All”, the iconic 1988 album from thrash metal pioneers METALLICA, and reimagined it for a classical orchestra? Add to that four emerging jazz and soul vocalists. You’re left with one of the most intriguing interpretations of rock material ever recorded. Brought to you by LITTLE KRUTA, […]
- MetalSucks’ Least-Sucky Songs of the Week
This is probably the last collection of new, not-terrible songs we’ll do in 2020. We’d say that makes that us sad, but this year has been rubbish. Luckily, we’re ending the year with a bang — or, more accurately, with some BANGERS. Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski, “Bring Out Your Dead” (Featuring David […]
- Tosin Abasi Confesses He Used Napster And It Helped Him Realize Something
Animals as Leaders lead guitarist Tosin Abasi revealed the time when he discovered eight-string guitars after he downloaded Meshuggah‘s fourth album named ‘Nothing’ through Napster. For those who may not know Napster, it was a pioneering file-sharing software that allowed its users to digital audio files in MP3 format. Since it was out in an […]
- Flesh & Blood’s album ‘Blues For Daze’ featuring singer Danny Vaughn reissued via Bad Reputation Records
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- Mick Jagger Sends A Simple Message To Keith Richards To Celebrate His Birthday
The Rolling Stones’ frontman, Mick Jagger, recently posted a photo of Keith Richards on his Twitter account and celebrated the birthday of his friend and bandmate with a short message. As you probably know, The Rolling Stones’ co-founder, secondary vocalist, and guitarist, Keith Richards was born on December 18, 1943, and he recently turned 77 […]
- Rob Halford Credits Gene Simmons With ‘Greatest Piece of Advice’
Young rockers, take note! Continue reading…
- ACCEPT’s WOLF HOFFMANN Reveals ‘One Of The Biggest Lessons’ He Has Learned In Music Business
In a new interview with Metal Master Kingdom, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked to name the biggest lesson that he has learned in all his decades in the music business. He responded (see video below): “I’d say one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that you shouldn’t settle for mediocrity. Sometimes there’s a […]
- R.I.P. former Junkyard bassist Clay Anthony
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- Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Guests On New RICHIE SCARLET Single ‘The Catman & The Emperor’
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has come out of retirement to lay down his drums on “The Catman & The Emperor”, the new single from his former bandmate Richie Scarlet. The track, which also features former FREHLEY’S COMET bassist John Regan, was released on Friday, December 18 and can be streamed below. Known worldwide as […]
- Roger Waters Invites Fans To Join Him For A NYC Rally To Protest A Wrongful Detention
Former Pink Floyd vocalist Roger Waters posted a photo on his Instagram account to announce an NYC rally to show his reaction against the 500-days of wrongful detention of an American lawyer. Along with his legendary music career, Roger Waters has been showing interest in the social and political issues around the world. He often shares his […]
- The Moon City Masters unleash video for single “Over Now”
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- STEEL PANTHER Joined By *NSYNC’s JOEY FATONE For ‘Girl From Oklahoma’ Performance At Orlando Concert (Video)
*NSYNC singer Joey Fatone joined STEEL PANTHER on stage this past Thursday (December 17) at Ace Café in Orlando, Florida to perform the song “Girl From Oklahoma”. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Ace Café was the first of three shows STEEL PANTHER is scheduled to lay in Florida this weekend, […]
- Biff Byford explains how Saxon came up with the songs to cover on their upcoming album ‘Inspirations’
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- Green Day Announces New Live Performance And Seemingly It’s Going To Please Their Fans Who Were Bored With The Network Stuff
Green Day shared a post on their official Twitter page announcing their appearance on iHeartRadio on Fox TV for New Year’s Eve and to have a final performance as 2020 comes to an end which thrilled fans after the whole ‘The Network’ drama. As many of you might know, Green Day fans have been seeing […]