Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- Kreek featuring ex-Bigfoot lead vocalist Antony Ellis release video for single “Million Dollar Man”
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- Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea Explains Why He Loves Punk Rock As He Pays Tribute To Joe Strummer
The founding member and bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, recently posted a photo on his Instagram account to pay his respects to the late rhythm guitarist of The Clash, Joe Strummer, and shares the reason for his love of punk rock music. Flea is one of the rockstars who are the most active […]
- IGGY POP Releases COVID-19-Inspired New Song ‘Dirty Little Virus’
Iggy Pop has just released a COVID-19-inspired song called “Dirty Little Virus”. The vocals for the track were recorded at Safe And Sound Mobile Studio in Miami by Luis Gomez, while Chris Berry (drums) and Ari Teitel (guitar and bass) recorded their instruments at their respective home studios. “I was moved to write a direct […]
- Angus Young Reveals The Time They’ve Considered To Continue As AC/DC Or Some Other Band Name
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young opened up about the time when the second lead vocalist Bon Scott passed away, and apparently, he and his late brother Malcolm Young had to decide whether they should continue with AC/DC or not. As you may recall, Bon Scott has been the second lead vocalist and lyricist of AC/DC […]
- Allegaeon Enlist the Black Dahlia Murder + Cattle Decapitation Frontmen for Cover of “Last Christmas”
Progesstive technical death metallers Allegaeon have released a new cover of Wham!’s “Last Christmas” featuring Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder) and Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation). You can check it out via the below (highly amusing) video. Allegaeon and Cattle Decapitation both released new albums in 2019 — Apoptosis and Death Atlas, respectively — on […]
- Steel Panther Played Three Packed Live Shows in Florida This Weekend to Maskless Audiences
Folks: did you know that the Covid-19 pandemic is over in Florida? Steel Panther, who are certainly acting like it is, played three live shows in Florida this weekend despite the pandemic reaching its worst heights so far, shattering infection and death rates from last spring. While the venues in Orlando. St. Petersburg and Ft. […]
- Diemonds lead vocalist Priya Panda looks back on deceased former bandmate Alan “Yeti” Riches
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- DON DOKKEN Weighs In On LYNCH/PILSON ‘Heavy Hitters’ Album: ‘I Hope My Standards As A Songwriter Are A Little Higher Than That’
Don Dokken has thrown shade at his former bandmates George Lynch and Jeff Pilson over their recently released collection of studio recordings that turn pop music classics into metal anthems. Released on December 18, “Heavy Hitters” includes cover versions of such tracks as Carole King’s “I Feel The Earth Move”, Prince’s “Kiss”, OASIS’s “Champagne Supernova”, […]
- Allegaeon, Travis Ryan + Trevor Strnad Cover ‘Last Christmas’
The Wham! holiday favorite gets a metal makeover. Continue reading…
- Ginger likes’ new double A single “Are You Ready Now?” / “Red Rag To A Bull” available for free download
Ginger . The post Ginger likes’ new double A single “Are You Ready Now?” / “Red Rag To A Bull” available for free download appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
- New Stimulus Bill Includes $15 Billion in Relief for Struggling Venues
Democrats and Republicans teamed up on a hard-fought stimulus bill over the weekend, coming to an agreement on what will be, if passed, a measure totaling $900 billion in relief for Americans. While the $600 direct payments many Americans will receive have been getting most of the headlines, tucked away in the bill is an […]
- Watch Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Perform Blues Classic ‘Cocaine Blues’
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted’s official YouTube channel has just shared a video of him and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND performing a cover version of the blues classic “Cocaine Blues” in March 2019 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, Florida. Check it out below. Named after Jason’s four recording studio facilities around the U.S. and […]
- Rockstar Frame unveil new single “Like A Monster” from upcoming album ‘Stand Up… Jump ‘N’ Fly’
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- Video: GWAR and Mutoid Man Perform Elton John Parody “Stab Into Christmas”
The 35th — and presumably last, at least for 2020 — entry in the “Bedroom Covers” series curated by Two Minutes to Late Night host Gwarsenio Hall (né Jordan Olds) sees members of GWAR and Mutoid Man performing “Stab Into Christmas,” a parody of Elton John’s 1974 song, “Step Into Christmas.” And in case you’re wondering, yes, […]
- Lars Ulrich Explains How Metallica Adapted To The New World By Finding Different Ways To Stay Engaged With Fans
The co-founder and drummer of Metallica, Lars Ulrich has spoken about the self-quarantine period of the heavy metal band while revealing how they have been coping with this process and stay engaged with music, as well as their fans. During the latest interview they gave to the Metal Hammer, the band members have opened up […]
- 10 Reasons Why 2020 Didn’t Suck THAT Much
Hear us out… Continue reading…
- Toronto’s Cherry Cola’s Rock ‘n’ Rolla Cabaret & Lounge starts GoFundMe campaign w/ eviction looming
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- Gene Simmons’ Wife Reveals How Gene Sacrificed Himself To Keep Her Safe
The wife of KISS bassist Gene Simmons, Shannon Lee Tweed Simmons has taken Instagram to praise her husband who has decided Shannon can no longer go to the grocery store and that he would do the shopping to keep her safe amid the global pandemic. In such a chaotic period when all of us have been […]
- Vixen keyboardist Tyson Leslie fighting Covid symptoms and does not think it’s some conspiracy
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- Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop Releases “Mr. Grinch” Cover Featuring Jared Dines
Asking Alexandria’s Danny Worsnop has released a cover of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” which features YouTube superstar Jared Dines. You can listen to the single, which was released today, below. We ourselves have not listened to it. MetalSucks hates Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Unveils How Many Instruments He Played On ‘McCartney III’
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney shared a new post on his official Twitter account and answered one of the most wondered questions about his new album, ‘McCartney III.’ As you might remember, Paul released his 18th studio album three days ago, ‘McCartney III,’ and the 44 minutes long album recorded during the lockdown amid the coronavirus […]
- Killswitch Engage Vocalist Jesse Leach Was Coughing Up Blood Prior to Vocal Cord Surgery
Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach underwent emergency vocal cord surgery in April 2018 to have polyps removed from voice box. Worse than the canceled tour dates and delayed recording of the band’s then-next album (what would end up being Atonement) was the scary reality of having his main money-maker and creative outlet literally cut open, […]
- Queen’s Brian May Reveals An Innovative Virus-Related Mini-Opera That Features His Wife Anita
The co-founder and lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May has supported his wife, Anita Dobson, who starred in the innovative mini-opera based project of The Guardian about this pretty tough COVID year. As we enter into 2021, the British daily news website, The Guardian, has summed up the whole year in a creative musical film […]
- Twenty One Pilots Set Guinness Record for World’s Longest Video
'Level of Concern' ran for 177 straight days. Continue reading…
- Billy Corgan Explains What Remained From The Legacy Of Nirvana And Kurt Cobain
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan spoke in a recent interview with ‘Q On CBC’ and talked about his generation and the legacy of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain. In the conversation, Billy Corgan pointed out what an intelligent and talented person Kurt Cobain was and said that his generation’s biggest problem was walking into the internet […]
- Coldplay Announces The Worldwide Release Of A New Track Which Had To Be Socially Distanced For A While
Coldplay made a new statement on their official Instagram account today to announce the release of the new bonus track from their 2019 album, ‘Everyday Life,’ and excited their fans. Back in November 2019, Coldplay published their eighth studio album named ‘Everyday Life,’ and it listed at the fourteenth place in the UK Albums’ year-end […]
- Brian May On Eddie Van Halen: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This In My Life’
During a recent interview with Total Guitar, Queen’s co-founder and guitarist, Brian May, talked about Eddie Van Halen and revealed his first impression of Eddie after he saw him perform during a concert in 1978 in which Van Halen was supporting Black Sabbath. There is no doubt that Eddie Van Halen and Brian May are […]
- Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Honors KISS Icon Peter Criss By Referring Him As One Of His Earliest Drum Heroes
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy shared a post on Instagram to celebrate the 75th birthday of the original drummer of KISS, Peter Criss, to whom he referred as his ‘hero,’ and announced a tribute video which is released on Criss’ official website. For her husband’s 75th birthday, Peter Criss’ wife Gigi made a special tribute video with […]
- FOREIGNER’s KELLY HANSEN: ‘In This Day And Age, Writing Songs And Putting Out Records Is Not A Money-Making Proposition’
In a new interview with the “Iron City Rocks” podcast, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen was asked if the band has used any of the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. He responded: “In speaking with my bandmates, I know that it’s more about the need for an artistic outlet. That’s really kind of what […]
- Def Leppard announce their constantly curated museum ‘Leppard Vault’ will be unlocking soon
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- Lzzy Hale Pays Tribute To Halestorm’s AC/DC Cover Which Was Praised By Rock Music Community
Lzzy Hale, the co-founder and frontwoman of Halestorm, has thanked the Outburn Magazine for putting their tribute to the legendary hard rock band AC/DC, through the cover of ‘Mistress For Christmas,’ at the top of their holiday list. As you may recall, on the eve of 2017, Halestorm released their great cover to the iconic […]
- Pallbearer: It’s Important to Produce Art Even Through Dark Times
Brett Campbell discusses the band's latest album with Full Metal Jackie. Continue reading…
- Today in Rock History – December 21
1967, The Beatles held a party at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to preview their new movie Magical Mystery Tour. 1967, The Rolling Stones release their psychedelic-themed Their Satanic Majesties Request in the United States. The album reaches number two in the American album charts, below the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour. The Beatles themselves hold a […]
- Watch MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Perform Acoustic Covers Of THE EAGLES, PEARL JAM And ALICE IN CHAINS
Video of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn’s latest “Acoustic Happy Hour”, which was originally livestreamed on Facebook Live this past Friday, December 18, can be seen below. The session includes covers of THE EAGLES’ “Hotel California”, PEARL JAM’s “Black” and ALICE IN CHAINS’ “Bleed The Freak” as well as acoustic renditions of MACHINE HEAD tunes […]
- MARK ZONDER Praises BOBBY JARZOMBEK, Says MIKE PORTNOY ‘Butchered’ FATES WARNING Songs
Former FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder has praised Bobby Jarzombek, saying Bobby is “the only drummer that FATES WARNING ever had that really paid attention” to how the band’s classic songs were originally played. Zonder played drums with FATES WARNING for eight albums starting in 1989. His drumming approach was once described by Modern Drummer […]
- Second Stimulus Package Coming, Dedicates $15 Billion to Venues
This is huge for live music. Continue reading…
- The Details Of Freddie Mercury And Elton John’s Relationship Were Unveiled By Freddie’s Assistant
An Instagram fan account dedicated to Queen’s frontman, Freddie Mercury, recently posted a photo of Freddie working with Elton John in a studio and the caption included a fragment from an interview which gave details about the close friendship between the two icons. Freddie Mercury is without a doubt one of the most famous rockstars […]
- Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil Makes A Rare Public Appearance To Watch A Football Game With His Girlfriend
Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil shared a picture with his long-time girlfriend Rain Hannah on his official Instagram stories while they were ready to watch a football game and to show support for the Miami Dolphins. As you may know, make-up artist and beauty educator Rain Hannah and Vince Neil have been in a long-term […]
- Danny Worsnop + Jared Dines Cover ‘You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch’
You're also a metal one, Mr. Grinch. Continue reading…
- Fauci Says Santa Got COVID Vaccine, Brent Smith Calls Him a Liar
We swear we've written weirder things. Continue reading…
- Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER’s ‘Death Punch’d’ Memoir Now Available In Audiobook Form
Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer and co-founder Jeremy Spencer has released the audiobook version of his 2014 memoir “Death Punch’d: Surviving Five Finger Death Punch’s Metal Mayhem”. The audiobook is available via Google Play, Chirp, HiBooks and Scribd. Watch the trailer below. Spencer narrates a fascinating and first-hand account of one of the most […]
- Kirk Hammett Picks His Three Favorite Metallica Guitar Solos
They might not be the ones you'd expect. Continue reading…
- BEYOND THE BLACK Performs Acoustic Covers Of IRON MAIDEN, DISTURBED, VOLBEAT, SABATON (Video)
Right in time for Christmas, German symphonic/melodic metallers BEYOND THE BLACK gifted their fans with a really special treat: their new EP, “W:O:A Acoustic Clash – The Lockdown Session”, available digitally via Napalm Records. The “W:O:A Acoustic Clash” began as a bet between BEYOND THE BLACK and Thomas Jensen (Wacken Open Air): In the course […]
- METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Says LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD Have No Recollection Of Their First Conversation With Him
In Gibson TV’s upcoming “Icons” interview, Kirk Hammett looks back on his career, including the time he was a member of EXODUS before joining METALLICA. In a preview clip below, which premiered on Rolling Stone, Hammett recalls seeing METALLICA play a gig in front of 15 people in San Francisco to headlining a packed house […]
- AXS TV Acquires ‘Rolling Stone Magazine: Stories From The Edge’ Limited Series
AXS TV has acquired the six-part limited documentary series “Rolling Stone Magazine: Stories From The Edge” — premiering Wednesday, January 6 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The series will follow all-new episodes of “The Big Interview With Dan Rather” each week, which features Perry Farrell, the front man from JANE’S ADDICTION, in the debut. […]
- METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH Shares Adorable Photos Of Him At 14 Months Old
METALLICA’s Lars Ulrich took to his Instagram on Sunday (December 20) to share a few passport photos of him that were taken in February 1965, when he was just 14 months old. “Was looking thru an old scrap book… Passport photos Feb 65,” Lars wrote in a caption. Ulrich, a native of Denmark, played tennis […]
- MEGADETH’s DAVID ELLEFSON: Fans Respect DAVE MUSTAINE’s ‘Authenticity And Uncompromising Methods’
In a new interview with Spain’s Metal Journal, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how his relationship with the band’s leader, Dave Mustaine, has evolved in the four decades since the group was first formed. He said: “Well, it’s changed. When we first started, Dave wrote everything. We sat in a room, we all kind […]
- Wolf Van Halen Shares His Favorite Memory Of His Dad, Eddie Van Halen
During a conversation with 104.5 WJJK, Wolfgang Van Halen opened up about his relationship with his father, Eddie Van Halen, and reminisced his most precious memory with the deceased guitar legend. As you probably know, Eddie Van Halen passed away on October 6, 2020, after battling cancer for more than five years. His death was […]
- Shinedown Singer Thinks You Should Know Santa Isn’t Real
So CNN recently held an event called Sesame Street ABC’s Of COVID-19 Town Hall. As you can probably guess from the title, the program was geared towards children. You know, those adorable, completely innocent little people who are all running around without fully-formed brains yet? Anyway, the program featured an appearance by Dr. Anthony Fauci, […]
