Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- Paul Stanley Reveals What He Thinks About The Comparison Between Led Zeppelin And KISS
KISS rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist Paul Stanley talked about his opinions of which band is better than the other, Led Zeppelin or KISS, and unveils that his choice would be Led Zeppelin considering their influence on his own music career. As you may know, there has been a comparison between two legendary bands KISS and Led Zeppelin […]
- Babylon Shakes announce they’re back and here to stay
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- The Dirty Denims provide year recap and to release ‘jukebox’ style single in early 2021
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- MARTY FRIEDMAN Loved METALLICA From Moment He Heard ‘No Life ‘Til Leather’ Demo
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was recently interviewed on “Speak N’ Destroy”, a podcast about all things METALLICA, hosted by longtime journalist and METALLICA fan Ryan J. Downey. During the lengthy chat, Friedman talks about discovering KISS, his formative bands in Hawaii, hearing the METALLICA demo “No Life ‘Til Leather”, the albums “Kill ‘Em All”, […]
- SOIL Is Working On New Music
During a December 5-6 Headbangers Con live virtual panel, SOIL vocalist Ryan McCombs spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to 2013’s “Whole” album. He said: “We just started writing here recently with the SOIL guys. So that’s been a breath of fresh air for me, ’cause I’ve been going […]
- Lars Ulrich Claims That Metallica’s Upcoming Album Will Be Their Best One Ever
In an interview with Classic Rock, the drummer of Metallica, Lars Ulrich, talked about the upcoming studio album of Metallica and claimed that the next Metallica record will the best ever and they will make a difference with it. Metallica has released their latest album named ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’ back in 2016 and since then, […]
- Jason Bonham Freaks Out After Seeing A Scary Reflection That Even Sammy Hagar Sees In The Sky
The son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham shared a post on his official Instagram page showing a peculiar sky picture that looks like a demonic reflection and stated that he was scared as he saw the clouds. As you might know, Jason Bonham is not fond of using his social […]
- Fleshgod Apocalypse Deliver Metal Cover of ’90s Dance Hit
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- Rick Hughes reveals each song on Sword’s upcoming album is totally different from one to another
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- WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: ‘F**k 2020’
Wolfgang Van Halen has paid tribute to his father Eddie Van Halen, saying the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist is the inspiration he needs to “keep moving.” The 29-year-old’s end-of-year message came less than two months after the release of “Distance”, the first single from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH. Wolfgang wrote the song while Eddie […]
- Kirk Hammett Claims Metallica Achieved To Make The Most Unique Album With ‘Master Of Puppets’
Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett opened up about the making of Metallica’s monumental album ‘Master of Puppets’ and revealed his opinions about the album by stating that it is the most distinctive album that has ever made. As you may know, many Metallica fans point to ‘Master of Puppets,’ which is the third studio album, […]
- Post Malone, Slash + Smith Rock Alice in Chains, Sabbath Covers
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- Foo Fighters Release New Song, “No Son of Mine”
Foo Fighters are ringing in the new year with a brand new single, “No Son of Mine,” the second from their forthcoming album, Medicine at Midnight. Frontman Dave Grohl offered of the track: “This is the kind of song that just resides in all of us and if it makes sense at the time, we […]
- GENE SIMMONS Once Again Claims ‘Rock Is Dead’, Praises ‘Fantastic’ BILLIE EILISH And LADY GAGA
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has doubled down on his previous remarks that rock is dead, saying that “new bands haven’t taken the time to create glamor, excitement and epic stuff.” While rock ‘n’ roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it’s been unseated by the growing popularity […]
- Dave Mustaine Shows Off His Skills In Kitchen On The Latest Video Of His Daughter
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and model/singer, Electra Mustaine, wanted to celebrate the new year by sharing new posts on her official Instagram account and revealed the video proving her father’s cooking skills. In the caption of her post, Electra Mustaine talked about how the year 2020 went for the Mustaine family. While explaining what […]
- Ted Nugent Reveals A Deleted Scene From His Appearance On Sammy Hagar’s TV Show
Rock veteran Ted Nugent shared the video of him chatting with Sammy Hagar on his official Facebook page and claimed it was actually a deleted part of Hagar’s show when he guested Nugent months ago. As you may know, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar has been hosting his show named ‘Rock and Roll Road […]
- Video: Slash, Chad Smith, and Post Malone Cover Black Sabbath + Alice in Chains
Slash (Guns N’ Roses) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) joined Post Malone for the rapper’s performance on New Years Eve’s Bud Light Seltzer Sessions Presents: New Years Eve 2021 Facebook livestream. Malone covered Alice in Chains’ “Rooster” with Smith on drums, while his producer (and Ozzy’s producer!), Andrew Watt, handled guitar duties. Chris Chaney […]
- Gold Sparkle Vinyl Toy of Killswitch Engage’s Adam D. Now Available
Devils Head Productions has unveiled the second item in its series of vinyl toys modeled after Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam D., a gold sparkle figurine that glows in the dark. The first Adam D. toy, which arrived in October, was titled 酔 獣, which translates to “drunk beast,” and came in “Halloween vomit” styling. Adam D. himself […]
- Jimmy Page Reveals The Story Of How Led Zeppelin Stuck In An Airport In New Year’s Eve
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page shared a post on his official Instagram page revealing a story about the time when Led Zeppelin members had to spend their New Year’s Eve in Seattle Airport since their flight was delayed for hours. Since 2020 is now gone, all musicians shared posts on their social media accounts in order […]
- GHOST Is ‘Working On Several Big Things’ For 2021
Swedish metallers GHOST have shared an end-of-year Facebook update indicating that announcements about new music and live shows will be forthcoming in the next few months. The Tobias Forge-fronted act has been working on “several big things” for 2021 and will be issuing sporadic updates throughout the year. The full message from A Nameless Ghoul, […]
- At the Movies (Soilwork, King Diamond, Hammerfall, Etc.) Cover “Waiting for a Star to Fall”
At the Movies, the Scandavian supergroup dedicated to covering songs from various film soundtracks, have released a cover of Boy Meet Girl’s “Waiting for a Star to Fall.” The track, which originally appeared in Three Men and a Little Lady, marks the beginning of At the Movies’ first foray into the soundtracks of the 1990s, […]
- Legendary Guitarist JOHN SYKES Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Dawning Of A Brand New Day’
Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has released the official music video for a new song called “Dawning Of A Brand New Day”. The track, which was recorded at least four years ago, is expected to appear on Sykes’s long-awaited new solo album, “Sy-Ops”, tentatively due […]
- JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER Reacts To ROB HALFORD’s Black Leather Assless Chaps: ‘Next Tour!! Less Is More’
Rob Halford has posted a couple of new photos of him wearing black leather assless chaps. Earlier today, the 69-year-old JUDAS PRIEST singer uploaded the shots, which were apparently taken at his house in Phoenix, to his Instagram account, writing in an accompanying caption: “‘which way to the stage! happy new year maniacs see you […]
- Foo Fighters Kick Off 2021 With New Song ‘No Son of Mine’
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- Mike Shinoda Releases A New Song As A New Year Present For The Fans
Linkin Park co-founder and rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda shared a post on his official Twitter page announcing a brand new song named ‘I’m Still Fucking Here‘ which is released in the very first hours of 2021. As you may know, in addition to his career with Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda is also a producer and […]
- Paul McCartney Unveils His Favorite Song On The Three McCartney Albums
The Beatles star and also the co-founding member of the band, Paul McCartney, has made a new question & answer session on his official web site named PaulMcCartney.com and revealed some unknown truths about his recently released album ‘McCartney III.’ Last month, Paul has released his trilogy-completing album ‘McCartney III’ via all the streaming platforms […]
- DEF LEPPARD Announces Unlocking Date For ‘Def Leppard Vault’
On January 13, DEF LEPPARD will officially unlock the “Def Leppard Vault” — the first-ever collection of the band’s artifacts and related stories, curated from and told by Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. The “Def Leppard Vault” will serve as a constantly curated museum, including special installations where fans […]
- David Ellefson Reveals The Backstory Of How They Came Up With The Name Megadeth
Megadeth bass guitarist David Ellefson spoke in a recent interview with Metal Journal and talked about the history of Megadeth as he revealed how they came up with the name of the band. In the conversation, David Ellefson mentioned the benefits and downsides of being in the band and explained how hard life becomes if […]
- Listen To New FOO FIGHTERS Single ‘No Son Of Mine’
FOO FIGHTERS have released a new single, “No Son Of Mine”. The track, which can be streamed below, will appear on the band’s upcoming 10th studio album, “Medicine At Midnight”, due on February 5, 2021 via Roswell Records/RCA Records. “Medicine At Midnight” is a nine-song, 37-minute effort which was produced by the FOO FIGHTERS and […]
- Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in January
See how old your favorite rock and metal stars are turning this year. Continue reading…
- Wolfgang Van Halen Admits That He Will Never Be The Same Person He Was Before 2020
Former Van Halen bassist Wolfgang Van Halen shared a collage of pictures of his late father, Eddie Van Halen, on his official Instagram page in addition to sharing a farewell message to 2020 while expressing how difficult this year has been for him. As if 2020 was not enough with the coronavirus pandemic, lockdowns, and restrictions, […]
- Brian May Shares The Video Of His New Song Dedicated To The Year 2020
Queen’s iconic guitarist Brian May shared the video of his performance with Kerry Ellis for his new song addressed people who managed to survive 2020 and talked about his wishes for the new year. As you might recall, not so long ago, Brian May released a song titled ‘One Beautiful Christmas Day,’ which was a […]
- Ex-Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes unveils lyric video for new single “Dawning of A Brand New Day”
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- Dee Snider Responds To The Question Of Whether Eddie Van Halen Or Randy Rhoads Was The Best Guitarist Of All Time
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider shared a new post on his official Twitter account and revealed his answer to the question of who is the best guitarist, Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads. A Twitter account dedicated to rock and metal music posted a tweet asking their followers to choose the best guitar player of all time among […]
- Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon Releases Cover Of Jacob Banks’ “Chainsmoking”
Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon has premiered a cover of Jacob Banks’ “Chainsmoking.” You can listen to the track, which also features Sahaj Ticotin (Ra), below. Sevendust released their more recent album, Blood & Stone, in October of 2020. It can be purchased here. On Friday, January 8, Sevendust will perform their album Animosity in its entirety for a […]
- Chris Jericho Makes Film Producer Debut on New Metal Documentary
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- 10 Greatest Riffs of the Last 10 Years, According to Dirty Nil
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- STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET’s New Year’s Resolutions Include ‘To Pray Harder’ And ‘To Ban CNN’ From His Life
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has shared a list of some of his New Year’s resolutions, including that he wants “to pray & play harder” and “to ban CNN” from his life. The 57-year-old Massachusetts resident posted his list on social media on Thursday (December 31), writing: “Here are a few of my […]
- Slayer’s Gary Holt Sends A Sincere ‘Happy Birthday’ Message To Anthrax Star Scott Ian
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt celebrated the 57th birthday of Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian by sharing a new picture of themselves on his official Instagram account. In the picture attached below, it can be seen that Scott Ian and Gary Holt were chilling around backstage and taking a close-up selfie. These two legendary guitarists […]
- Kiss NYE Livestream Pyro Breaks World Records
Kiss rang in the New Year last night with “Kiss 2020 Goodbye,” a special livestream show filmed on 50 surrounding 4K cameras at Dubai’s Atlantis Hotel, with several thousand hotel guests in attendance (from the safety of their surrounding balconies). Prior to the show, the band announced that they were hoping to set a Guinness […]
- Nikki Sixx Asks Fans’ Opinions About The Artists Performing For NYE And Says ‘It’s Irresponsible’
Mötley Crüe co-founder and also the bassist of the band, Nikki Sixx, has posted a couple of new tweets on his verified Twitter page today and shared his reaction to the bands and musicians who perform for New Year’s Eve despite the coronavirus pandemic. As you might already know, the number of coronavirus cases in […]
- Today in Rock History – January 1
1966, Simon and Garfunkel started a two week run at number one on the singles chart with “The Sounds Of Silence.” 1967, The Doors made their first live television appearance lip-synching their first single “Break on Through” on Shebang, on KTLA-TV Channel 5 in Los Angeles. The single peaked number 126 on the chart mainly […]
- Sammy Hagar Claims He Followed The COVID-19 Rules In His Live Performance Yet Fans Are Still Not Convinced
Former Van Halen frontman and the current member of The Circle, Sammy Hagar posted the video of his live show in his restaurant named Cabo Wabo, however, he became the target of criticism since many people were not wearing masks in the video. The 73-year-old rock icon has been conducting various businesses including his restaurant […]
- SEVENDUST’s LAJON WITHERSPOON Releases Solo Cover Of JACOB BANKS’s ‘Chainsmoking’
SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon has released his new solo single, a cover of British singer Jacob Banks’s 2017 song “Chainsmoking”. You can now listen to it below. This past September, Lajon told Talking Metal about his long-in-the-works debut solo album: “The solo thing for me has been fun. I’ve not had any pressure. It hasn’t […]
- Gene Simmons Announces That The KISS Show Broke Guinness World Records For The Highest Flame Projection
KISS bass guitarist Gene Simmons replied to the tweet of the band via his official Twitter account and revealed the recent accomplishment of KISS during their New Year’s Eve performance in Dubai. As you might remember, KISS announced their virtual concert about a month ago to say goodbye to 2020, and they managed to mesmerize […]
- Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Shows His Reaction To The First Female Head Coach Of An NBA Game, Becky Hammon
On Instagram, Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guitarist Flea congratulated the assistant coach of NBA team San Antonio Spurs, Becky Hammon, for being the first woman who has become the head coach of any NBA team. During a recent match between Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, the head coach of Spurs Gregg Popovich […]
