Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- Brian Johnson: Chris Slade Had to Have Known He Wasn’t in AC/DC
Hear more about the highly-anticipated reunion. Continue reading…
- OZZY OSBOURNE Says COVID-19 Is ‘Real’: ‘It Ain’t A Conspiracy’
Ozzy Osbourne recently sat down with co-host Billy Morrison for another episode of “Ozzy Speaks” on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard. During the episode, Ozzy discussed BLACK SABBATH’s history, local Los Angeles restaurants, recording new music and more. The “Ozzy Speaks” episode, which premiered on Ozzy’s Boneyard on Tuesday, October 6, is available On Demand on the […]
- Corey Taylor: Metallica Was a Slipknot ‘Blueprint’ for Longevity
The singer also shares a theory on the 'St. Anger' sound. Continue reading…
- Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Seemingly Feels Devastated While Penning A Farewell Message To EVH
Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil posted a photo of recently deceased guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and wrote an emotional message to bid his ‘guitar hero’ farewell. Van Halen’s co-founder and renowned guitarist Eddie Van Halen has sadly passed away on October 6, 2020, at the age of 65. Eddie’s son Wolfgang announced the death […]
- Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci and Jerry Cantrell: How They Said Goodbye To EVH
As the whole metal community and the world have been devastated with the passing of the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, his musician friends, Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci, and Jerry Cantrell have mourned him via Instagram. The great musician and an inventor, Eddie Van Halen, passed away this Tuesday at the age of 65, after […]
- Stone Temple Pilots Announce ‘Purple’ Full Album Livestream
Don't wait too long, don't wait too long. Continue reading…
- Guns N’ Roses Bassist Duff’s Daughter Mae Looks Like A Rapper After The Recent Change On Her Body
Mae McKagan, the daughter of the Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, shared a picture on her official Instagram page showing her brand new gold teeth grills and fans loved it. Grillz, also called fronts, are decorative covers usually made of gold, silver, or precious metals that snap over one or more teeth. They are […]
- SEVENDUST’s LAJON WITHERSPOON, Wife Suffer Loss Of Baby Due To Pregnancy Complications
SEVENDUST’s Lajon Witherspoon used social media Wednesday (October 7) to let the public he and his wife had suffered the loss of their unborn child. The singer took to his Instagram to write: “Hey Y’all, As many of the extended @Sevendust family are aware (you know you aren’t fans to us, but our family), there […]
- Steven Tyler Describes His Feelings After The Death Of EVH, And Official Aerosmith Account Shares A Message Too
Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler posted his photo with the late guitar icon, Eddie Van Halen, to pay him tribute and joined by Aerosmith’s official Instagram account with an emotional message: ‘You will be missed.’ Yesterday, Van Halen’s current bassist and Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang announced the death of his father with a heartbreaking statement […]
- Eddie Van Halen’s Ex-Wife Valerie Bertinelli Pens An Emotional Farewell Message To Guitar God
Valerie Bertinelli, the ex-wife of one of the world’s best guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, shared a post on her official Twitter page after Van Halen’s death. Bertinelli wrote an emotional message for Van Halen and also shared a beautiful picture of the two holding their son, Wolfgang Van Halen. The iconic guitarist, Eddie Van Halen […]
- RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was ‘The Ultimate Guitar Hero’
Legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Blackmore said in a statement: “Eddie Van Halen was a brilliant guitarist who started a technique of guitar playing which was emulated by a whole generation of guitarists. […]
- Jon Bon Jovi Reveals What He Really Thinks About Paul McCartney Telling An Old Story
Jon Bon Jovi, the founder and legendary frontman of Bon Jovi, has talked about the band’s latest album, ‘2020,’ and opened up about his friendship with The Beatles icon, Paul McCartney, in the most recent interview he gave. As you know, the great rock band, Bon Jovi, has released their brand new album, titled ‘2020,’ […]
- MOTÖRHEAD Announces Podcast Series Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of ‘Ace Of Spades’
Rock and roll renegades MOTÖRHEAD continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of the dirtiest, meanest, toughest album of them all, “Ace Of Spades”, with a podcast mini-series, “Motörcast”, telling stories from the recording studio, on the road, behind the scenes and of MOTÖRHEAD’s phenomenal growth in popularity following the release of this seminal album. Told through […]
- Elton John Manages To Stay Equitable Over A Huge Confliction Of The World
Legendary musician Sir Elton John unveiled his thoughts about the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which started in September, by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account. As Elton shared a picture of the peace icon, he also wanted to share his condolences to both countries for their losses. Also, he stated that […]
- Descendents’ Milo Aukerman Releases Anti-Trump Ukulele Punk Songs
Listen to him rage here. Continue reading…
- ADRIAN VANDENBERG: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was ‘Without A Doubt One Of The Absolute Greatest And Most Influential Musicians Of All Time’
Former WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and VAN […]
- SHADOWS FALL To Reissue ‘Of One Blood’ On Black Friday
In conjunction with the album’s 20th anniversary, M-Theory Audio has announced the first-ever domestic vinyl release of “Of One Blood”, the breakthrough album from Grammy-nominated New Wave Of American Heavy Metal pioneers SHADOWS FALL. This new blood-red pressing — to be released on Black Friday 2020 (November 27; exclusive to indie stores via RSD) — […]
- Burton Seabell on Rejoining Fear Factory: “I’m Done”
The post Burton Seabell on Rejoining Fear Factory: “I’m Done” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- AVENGED SEVENFOLD Is Using Coronavirus Downtime To ‘Meticulously Work On Music’ For Next Album
AVENGED SEVENFOLD has been using the downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to “meticulously work on music” for the long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s “The Stage” album. AVENGED SEVENFOLD kept a low profile during 2019 and will likely not return to the road until next year. A blood blister on singer M. Shadows’s vocal cords forced the […]
- Dee Snider Puts Freddie Mercury And Robert Plant On The Table While Opposing A Fan’s Idea
Dee Snider, the legendary frontman of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister, has reacted to a comment of his fan about the greatest vocalists of all time on Twitter while pointing out Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant in his response. As you might know, the phenomenal vocalist, Dee Snider, has been highly active on Twitter, […]
- Exclusive Photos: Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, February 28, 2012
The post Exclusive Photos: Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, February 28, 2012 appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Names His Favorite Songwriter of All Time
It's not someone in heavy metal. Continue reading…
- AC/DC’s ‘Power Up’ Is ‘A Tribute’ To MALCOLM YOUNG, Says His Brother ANGUS
AC/DC has just released “Shot In The Dark”, the first single from the band’s long-awaited comeback album, “Power Up”, which is due on November 13. The follow-up to 2014’s “Rock Or Bust” features AC/DC’s reunited lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). Johnson and […]
- GoFundMe Launched to Restore Vinnie Paul’s Old Stretch Limo
If you donate, you can have your name engraved in the trunk. Continue reading…
- Sammy Hagar Says He and Eddie Van Halen Made up Before the Guitarist’s Death
The post Sammy Hagar Says He and Eddie Van Halen Made up Before the Guitarist’s Death appeared first on MetalSucks.
- MESHUGGAH Has ‘Most Of The Material’ For Next Album; Late 2021 Release Planned
In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake confirmed that the band has spent much of the downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic working on material for a new album. “Since March, we all kind of separated, and Jens [Kidman, vocals] took all his stuff and […]
- SAMMY HAGAR Had Secretly Been In Contact With EDDIE VAN HALEN For Last Few Months: ‘It’s Been A Love Fest’
Sammy Hagar says that he had been secretly in contact with Eddie Van Halen in the months leading up to the legendary guitarist’s death. Hagar, who previously said he hadn’t spoken to Eddie since since the conclusion of VAN HALEN’s 2004 reunion tour, revealed his renewed friendship with his former bandmate in a note which […]
- 34 Years Ago: Slayer Redefine Thrash With ‘Reign in Blood’
On Oct. 7, 1986, Slayer delivered their thrash masterpiece 'Reign in Blood.' Continue reading…
- Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Finally Picks Her Side For The US Presidential Election
The daughter of legendary singer Michael Jackson and indie-folk musician, Paris Jackson has finally shown her political stance for the upcoming presidential election in the US by supporting a campaign initiated by the Texas Democratic Party. As you may know, the talented model and vocalist, Paris Jackson, has been taking her social media accounts on Twitter […]
- Gene Simmons Shares A Video Message To Mourn Eddie Van Halen’s Death
KISS’ iconic bass guitarist Gene Simmons got emotional in the recent video he posted on his official Twitter account to bid the legendary musician Eddie Van Halen farewell. As you may know, Van Halen’s co-founder and iconic guitarist Eddie Van Halen has passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. His son, Wolfgang announced […]
- Listen to the New AC/DC Song, “Shot in the Dark”
The post Listen to the New AC/DC Song, “Shot in the Dark” appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Richard Patrick Composed Music for Recent Emmy-Winning Doc
The Daniel E. Catullo-directed 'Breathe, Nolan Breathe' was honored at a ceremony this past weekend. Continue reading…
- JUDAS PRIEST: Trailer For ’50 Heavy Metal Years’ Book
Last month, JUDAS PRIEST and Rufus Publications announced the publication of the first-ever official JUDAS PRIEST book documenting the band’s extensive history over the last 50 years. Titled “Judas Priest – 50 Heavy Metal Years”, the book has been put together by David Silver, Ross Halfin and Jayne Andrews. The official trailer for “Judas Priest […]
- AC/DC: A Photo Timeline of Their Legendary Career
Nearly five decades of pounding rock. Continue reading…
- Motley Crue Drummer Tommy Lee Shows Off His Groin And Abdomen Tattoos
Mötley Crüe’s iconic drummer Tommy Lee took to his official Instagram account to share a new post and showed off his newest tattoos for the first time with his dear followers. Over two weeks ago, Tommy showed the drawings of his newest tattoos to his fans and revealed that he will see the tattoo in […]
- Tom DeLonge Making Directorial Debut With Sci-Fi Film
From 'Aliens Exist' to 'Monsters of California.' Continue reading…
- MICHAEL SCHENKER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was ‘A Complete, Fantastic, All-Around Amazing Guitarist’
Michael Schenker has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and VAN HALEN drummer. […]
- OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN: He Was ‘A Force To Be Reckoned With’
Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist’s death was confirmed by his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Ozzy told Rolling Stone: “The last time I spent any serious time with Eddie was on the last […]
- ACE FREHLEY To Release ‘Space Truckin” Picture Disc EP For ‘Record Store Day’
Founding KISS guitarist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ace Frehley has announced the “Space Truckin'” picture disc EP, a title exclusive to Record Store Day on November 27, in the form of a 12-inch vinyl picture disc for his single “Space Truckin'”, a cover of the DEEP PURPLE classic. The limited-edition vinyl […]
- Iconic Producer QUINCY JONES Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN
Iconic producer Quincy Jones has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Jones and Van Halen famously worked together when Eddie made a guest appearance on Michael Jackson’s masterpiece album “Thriller”. He was a surprise guest on “Beat It”, the LP’s third single. According […]
- VOLBEAT Announces ‘Hokus Bonus’ Release For ‘Record Store Day’ Black Friday
VOLBEAT has announced its “Record Store Day” Black Friday release, “Hokus Bonus”, a vinyl-only compilation of “bonus tracks” from special and international editions of the band’s previous albums. Limited to 3,000 copies, the LP features brand new cover art from long-time VOLBEAT illustrator Karsten Sand and will be pressed on “Magician’s Smoke” colored vinyl. “Hokus […]
- EXODUS’s New Album Will Be ‘An Absolute Thrash Metal Masterpiece,’ Says STEVE ‘ZETRO’ SOUZA
EXODUS recently entered the studio in Lake Almanor, California to begin recording its long-awaited new album for a tentative early 2021 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The San Francisco Bay Area thrashers’ next disc will be the follow-up to 2014’s “Blood In Blood Out”, which was their first release since the departure of the group’s […]
- Dawn Of The Damned – NECROPHOBIC
Black metal has come a long way in its forty-plus years of existence and evolution. These days, our options vary from the utterly low-fi and feral DIY end of the genre to the glossy, high production values of the post-DIMMU set, with all manner of weird, wild and grotesque alternatives swirling around somewhere in the […]
- Eddie Van Halen Gifted Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell an Entire Garage Full of Gear After Early Tour
The post Eddie Van Halen Gifted Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell an Entire Garage Full of Gear After Early Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
- Brian Mays Says ‘His Passing Leaves A Giant Hole In My Heart’ As He Mourns Eddie Van Halen
The co-founder and lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May has expressed his sorrows over the great loss of the metal community, the death of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, while saying his passing leaves a giant hole in his heart. Unfortunately, 2020 has brought another agonizing incident to our lives lately. The co-founder and guitarist of […]
- EDDIE VAN HALEN To Be Honored With Special SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
SiriusXM is remembering guitar virtuoso and VAN HALEN co-founder Eddie Van Halen with a special pop-up channel dedicated to his life and legacy. Listeners can tune in to The Van Halen Tribute Channel — which has taken over SiriusXM’s Deep Tracks (Ch. 27) — now to hear VAN HALEN’s greatest hits, as well as exclusive […]
- David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony: Here’s How Van Halen Members Say Goodbye To Eddie Van Halen
Yesterday, Eddie Van Halen’s son and bass guitarist, Wolfgang Van Halen, announced the devastating death of his father by sharing a new post on his official Twitter account. After winning the battle against tongue cancer, Eddie Van Halen started to fight against throat cancer for over five years, according to the reports of TMZ. This […]
- STONE TEMPLE PILOTS To Perform Entire ‘Purple’ Album During Livestream Event
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will perform their iconic album “Purple” in its entirety for an epic livestream event on Friday October 16 at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST via watch.stonetemplepilots.com. Tickets for the livestream event are $10.00 and can be purchased here. Exclusive STP merch will be available to ticket purchasers. When STONE TEMPLE […]
- EDDIE VAN HALEN’s Wife JANIE: ‘My Heart And Soul Have Been Shattered Into A Million Pieces’
Eddie Van Halen’s wife Janie Van Halen (née Liszewski) has paid tribute to her late husband, saying that they “have a connection and love that will always be.” Eddie died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. Janie was […]
