Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- The Story Of How Freddie Mercury Took Care Of Queen Bassist John Deacon Is Revealed By Freddie’s Assistant
An Instagram fan account dedicated to Queen’s frontman, Freddie Mercury, recently posted a photo with John Deacon and quoted some of the views on their friendship expressed by the people closest to the band, such as Freddie’s assistant, Peter Freestone. There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury is one of the most famous rockstars of […]
- Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Praises His Long-Time Bodyguard While Revealing He Can’t Wait To Get Back To Brazil
Megadeth’s primary songwriter and also the co-founder, Dave Mustaine, has posted a post on his verified Instagram page today and praised his long-time bodyguard and friend, Adriano ‘Nightmare’ Chiesa. As Mustaine stated that Megadeth will be at the ‘Rock In Rio’ festival in 2021 and he feels eager to join the festival with Adriano, he […]
- DEVIN TOWNSEND’s Advice To Younger Musicians: ‘You Need To Learn How To Fail Efficiently’
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend was recently interviewed by Rob’s School Of Music. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about what advice he would give to younger or more inexperienced musicians, Devin said: “You need to learn how to fail efficiently. Because the people who I know who are fantastic improvisers […]
- Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Displays Her Recent Nude Painting With Fans
The late musician Michael Jackson’s daughter and singer/model, Paris Jackson, showed what she has been doing in the middle of the night to her followers via Twitter which turned out to be an amazing artwork. While most people are struggling to find new hobbies to spend their time during the coronavirus outbreak and protect their […]
- Paul Stanley reveals KISS have over $1.5 million in pyro for New Year’s Eve live stream from Dubai
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- ACE FREHLEY Shoots Down Rumor He Was Asked To Play With KISS At New Year’s Eve Concert
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has shot down rumors that he was asked to rejoin his former bandmates on stage at their New Year’s Eve concert in the United Arab Emirates. Earlier today, the following statement was posted on Frehley’s Facebook page: “Contrary to online statements, Ace Frehley was not asked to and will not […]
- Paul McCartney Shows His Reaction To His Album’s Latest Success With A Dance Video
The Beatles star Paul McCartney uploaded a new video of himself on his official Instagram account and revealed how happy he is about the recent success of his new solo album, ‘McCartney III.’ ‘McCartney III’ is a continuation of his solo albums ‘McCartney’ and ‘McCartney II,’ and it released on December 18, 2020. Also, it is […]
- DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN Reveals Best Piece Of Advice He Has Ever Gotten In Music Business
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed for “The French Connection: The Music Business And Beyond”, the new podcast hosted by TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked to name the best piece of advice he ever got, Collen said: “I get great advice all the […]
- Linkin Park Releases ‘In The End Capsule Collection’ To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park made a new announcement by sharing a new post on their official Twitter account and revealed that they released new merchandise for the ‘Hybrid Theory’s 20th anniversary. ‘Hybrid Theory’ is the debut album of Linkin Park that released in October 2000. The album was so great that it peaked number two in the […]
- Ace Frehley not asked to participate at KISS’ upcoming New Year’s Eve live stream concert
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- PAUL STANLEY Reacts To Recently Released EDDIE VAN HALEN-JASON BECKER Video: We Lost A ‘Real Hero’
Paul Stanley has praised Eddie Van Halen as a “real hero.” The KISS frontman spoke out about the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist after viewing a recently released video of a 1996 meeting between Eddie and Jason Becker, former axeman in David Lee Roth’s band. At the time, Jason had been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou […]
- Was ‘Heavy Metal’ Originally A Derogatory Term? DEE SNIDER And SEBASTIAN BACH Can’t Seem To Agree
Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach have engaged in a Twitter discussion over whether “heavy metal” was originally used as a derogatory term. No one knows exactly where the term “heavy metal” originated, but some say that various American critics began using it in 1969 or 1970 to describe music that sounded like “heavy metal falling […]
- KISS’ Gene Simmons And Bandmates Feel Humbled After The Kind And Professional Acts Of Atlantis Island In Dubai
KISS’ bassist and co-lead singer, Gene Simmons, posted a photo with KISS on his Twitter account shared his feelings about the way that the band was welcomed by the hosts of their upcoming show in a magical place on New Year’s Eve. As you know, Gene Simmons enjoys using his Twitter account to talk about […]
- KK’S PRIEST To Release Debut Album In 2021
KK’S PRIEST, the new band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar), Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) and Les Binks (drums), will release its debut album in 2021 via Explorer1 Music Group. The group will also play select shows next year to mark the 50th anniversary of PRIEST and Downing’s career as a founding member. […]
- Watch Actor Kevin Bacon Sing Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for His Goats
The Hollywood star frequently busts out 'Goat Songs.' Continue reading…
- Paul Stanley Admits He Felt Shocked At The Beginning Of Pandemic And Did Very Little For A Long Time
In an interview with SPIN, KISS icon Paul Stanley opened up about his initial feelings in the very first days of the Covid-19 pandemic and revealed he didn’t want to do anything for a long time. As you may know, the rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer of KISS, Paul Stanley has been using his social […]
- Slash And Tom Morello Will Make A ‘Post Yule Guitar Duel’ On The New Episode Of His Show
Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello took his official Instagram account to make a new announcement and revealed a new collaboration with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. As you might already know, Tom Morello has been hosting a show on SiriusXM, One Man Revolution, which is also the name of his 2007 released album and […]
- David Lee Roth Shares One Last New Year Message With Fans In His Latest Illustration
The iconic Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth displayed another piece from his well-known artwork series to give another new year message to his followers and implied he was actually hopeful for the future. The multitalented musician David Lee Roth has been focusing on his artworks which he uses as a tool to criticize certain […]
- KISS’s PAUL STANLEY: ‘I Never Found Any Of The Songs We Play To Be A Chore’
In a new interview with Forbes, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if there are any songs he is particularly excited to do at the band’s New Year’s Eve concert after not getting to play them for almost a year. He responded: “I never found any of the songs we play to be a chore. […]
- Rough’N’Rude unveil new single “Love You Like Cosby”
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- L.A. GUNS Drummer STEVE RILEY Feels Bad For Young Bands Starting Out
In a new interview with Ornella Carlone of Comebackstage, L.A. GUNS drummer Steve Riley was asked what the biggest challenge is for bands trying to make it in the music business in 2020. He responded: “The reason I came to Los Angeles from Boston [in the 1970s] was because I knew that you had to […]
- Cro-Mags Fans Cranky About Wonder Woman 1984; John Joseph Puts Them in Their Place
The heavily-anticipated, much-delayed Wonder Woman 1984 was finally released on Christmas Day in theaters on on HBOMax, and critics aren’t the only ones with mixed feelings about the movie — hardcore fans take issue with it, too. The reason? A scene in which the titular heroine (Gal Gadot) and her love interest, Steve Trevor (Chris […]
- Ted Nugent Says He Will Not Get COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘F–k You!’
He thinks it's fake. Continue reading…
- Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Shares A Heartfelt Letter Thanking The Supporters Of The ‘Save Our Stages Act’
The founder and frontman of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, recently posted an emotional message and thanked everyone who supported the ‘Save Our Stages Act‘ campaign and said that it wouldn’t have been possible without their help. There is no doubt that Foo Fighters is one of the most famous bands of all time and as […]
- 8 Holidays Songs in the Style of Ghost
Ever wondered what it would sound like if Ghost recorded some holiday classics? Wonder no more — a new video by WWIII answers that very question! You can check it out below. Ghost will reportedly enter the studio next month to record their fifth full-length studio album. Their last album, Prequelle, was released in 2018. […]
- Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Reveals What He Thinks About Netflix’s ‘Death To 2020’
The former Dream Theater star and the current drummer of Flying Colors, Mike Portnoy, has posted the poster of the Netflix recent release ‘Death To 2020’ and shared his thoughts about the documentary about the unusual events the world experienced during 2020. ‘Death To 2020’ is a dark comedy and a ‘mockumentary’ which was co-created […]
- SLASH Announces Limited-Edition Signature Slinky Strings From ERNIE BALL
Ernie Ball has introduced a limited-edition set of custom-wound Slash signature Slinky strings. Slash’s new signature string sets are the culmination of over three decades of Slash and Ernie Ball’s ongoing pursuit to create strings that provide more durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. These new sets consist of his preferred 11-48-gauge […]
- DDR Music Group unleashes Dorian Gray album ‘Dangerous!’
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- Maroon 5 Singer Adam Levine Explains How Seeing A Pearl Jam Concert Changed Everything For His Career
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine made a question & answer session via his official Instagram account to answer some of the most wondered questions about himself and shared a life-changing memory about Pearl Jam. One of the fans of Adam Levine asked which was the best concert he had ever been to, and Adam’s answer […]
- Dave Grohl Thanks Save Our Stages Act Supporters
'Everyday we're one step closer,' says the singer. Continue reading…
- Wolfgang Van Halen Recalls The Visits Of Eddie Van Halen To The Rehearsals Of His Band In A Recent Interview
During a recent conversation on RADIO.COM’s LIVE Check In, Wolfgang Van Halen talked about his band, Mammoth WVH, and gave details on how his father Eddie Van Halen would go to the band’s rehearsals and show his support for his son’s rock career. As you may recall, October 6, 2020, was a sorrowful day for the rock […]
- Ted Nugent Claims The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Real And Confirms He Will Not Be Vaccinated
Rock veteran Ted Nugent posted a new video on his official Facebook page to talk about the ongoing discussions regarding the Covid-19 vaccine and revealed that he ‘ain’t taking no vaccine‘ since the pandemic and everything related to it are not real. Iconic musician Ted Nugent has been using his social media accounts often to […]
- Video: TikTok Star Snaps Back at Commenters Who Question Her Metallica Fandom
Popular TikTok user Zaria has put commenters who question her Metallica fandom in their place. The drama began after Zaria wore a Metallica shirt in a recent video. In response, some commenters made the misogynistic/ageist assumption that Zaria couldn’t even name three Metallica songs. In response, Zaria has released a series of videos in which […]
- Helix holding contest for fans to win ‘The Ultimate Helix Package’ which includes 20 of the band’s CDs
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- RICHIE KOTZEN Speaks Out After Battle With COVID-19: ‘Covid Is NOT A Joke!’
Richie Kotzen has spoken out about his battle with COVID-19, saying the novel coronavirus is “not a joke.” The 50-year-old guitarist/vocalist took to his social media on Monday (December 28) to reveal that he and his wife Julia Lage “just kicked the living PISS out of Covid-19.” He also included a photo of him looking […]
- Kirk Hammett Admits He Was Struggling With Depression During The Recording Of A Metallica Album
During a recent appearance on Gibson TV’s ‘Icons’ program, the lead guitarist of Metallica, Kirk Hammett, responded to some questions about Metallica’s second studio album ‘Ride the Lightning‘ and revealed that he was coping with depression during that time. As you probably know, ‘Ride the Lightning’ is Metallica’s second album and was released on July […]
- Poppy ‘About 95 Percent Done’ on New Project
Looks like quite a full year is ahead for the singer. Continue reading…
- JACKYL’s JESSE JAMES DUPREE Decries Polarization In Politics: ‘The Truth Is Always In The Middle’
Jesse James Dupree of long-running southern hard rockers JACKYL was a recent guest on “That Jamieson Show”. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his cover of Merle Haggard’s “The Fightin’ Side Of Me”, which he recorded with his JESSE JAMES DUPREE & THE MODERN DAY FRONTIERSMEN project, Jesse said: “When the election […]
- Today in Rock History – December 29
1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their debut on the UK TV show Top Of The Pops performing “Hey Joe.” 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios, London, Paul McCartney began work on his new song “Penny Lane,”recording six takes on the paino, then added a second piano, put through a Vox amplifier with vibrato and […]
- Pink Floyd Star David Gilmour’s Latest Clothing Style Was Seen On His Wife’s Post
Pink Floyd vocalist David Gilmour’s wife, novelist Polly Samson, recently posted a photo of her beloved husband on her Instagram account and gave a sneak peek of their Christmas holiday and Gilmour’s Christmas style. As you probably know, Polly Samson is one of the most successful English novelists, and her latest novel ‘A Theatre For […]
- Adam Lambert Shares What He Feels About Being In The Cast Of ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’
British band Queen’s current live vocalist Adam Lambert has posted a couple of new photos on his verified Instagram account today and announced that he will take part in the upcoming live event of TikTok named ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical.’ As you may already know, TikTok announced a one-night streaming performance, ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical.’ […]
- Deftones’ ‘Ohms’ is the 2020 Album of the Year
Read our interviews with Chino Moreno about the 2020 masterwork. Continue reading…
- DORO PESCH Guests On German Cooking Show ‘Herdbanger’ (Video)
On December 28, Doro Pesch was a guest on the German cooking show “Herdbanger”, hosted by IN EXTREMO’s Specki T.D. A behind-the-scenes clip from the program can be seen below. Earlier today, Doro tweeted: “My 1st cooking show was fun. Even managed to get away w/o cooking & just did a salad. Thanks 2 #herdbanger […]
- Godsmack’s ‘Cryin’ Like a Bitch’ Was Inspired by Philip Rivers
So it's not about Nikki Sixx? Continue reading…
- Vinyl Had Its Biggest Sales Week Ever the Week Before Christmas
At least vinyl is having a good 2020. Continue reading…
- Ted Nugent “Ain’t Taking No Vaccine”
Ted Nugent blathers conservative nonsense on the regular, his role as rock and roll’s gun totin’, freedom lovin’ septuagenarian firmly implanted in the public consciousness. While his rants and raves drew consistent headlines a few years back, it’s been easier to ignore them in the Trump era as par for the course, no longer shocking. […]
- Courtney Love Remembers Famous Actress Carrie Fisher On The 4th Anniversary Of Her Death
Courtney Love, who is the singer of The Hole and widow of Nirvana vocalist Kurt Cobain, posted a new video on her official Instagram account to mourn the death of famous actress Carrie Fisher. Carrie Fisher was an American actress who is known for her role in the Star Wars franchise as Princess Leila, as well […]
- Trapper featuring guitarist Sean Kelly release new single “You Need An Angel”
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