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• Killswitch Engage Detail Career With Interactive Timeline
  From fliers to filled houses. Continue reading…
• Ex-Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Calls Sharon ‘Vindictive’ By Saying I Don’t Understand Why She’s Acting Like That
  Former guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne, Jake E. Lee, spoke in the recent interview with Brave Words and revealed his thoughts about Ozzy’s wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne. In the conversation, Jake called Sharon as a vindictive person and stated that she is spending so much energy to be mad. By saying this, he also praised […]
• PAPA ROACH Wants To Make ‘Adventurous’ New Album With ‘No Rules’
  In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2019’s “Who Do You Trust?” album. Asked if the new material is picking up where the last LP left off, Jacoby said (see video […]
• Code Orange Comment on Allegations Against Homewrecker’s Matt Barnum, Who Served as Their Touring Crew
  Allegations of sexual misconduct by Homewrecker frontman Matt Barnum began piling up over the weekend after one brave woman shared her story, resulting in the band being dropped by their label, Good Fight. Dozens of women, many of whom were under 18 at the time, have since shared their stories on this Instagram account detailing […]
• Linkin Park Have an Unreleased Song With Chester Bennington
  Mike Shinoda revealed some info about 'Friendly Fire.' Continue reading…
• Queen Online Announces Limited Edition Freddie Mercury Merchs For Global Battle Against HIV And AIDS
  On a recent Instagram post, Queen legend Freddie Mercury’s official Instagram account announced the new project of Mercury Phoenix Trust and showed their support to fight against HIV and AIDS. Mercury Phoenix Trust is a charity organization established to fight against HIV and AIDS worldwide after the devastating death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. Since […]
• HOUSE OF LORDS: ‘The Both Of Us’ Music Video
  The official music video for “The Both Of Us”, a new song from HOUSE OF LORDS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s 10th studio album, “New World – New Eyes”, which was released on June 12 via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded and produced by the band’s singer and mastermind, James […]
• Taylor Momsen Poses In Latex Skintight Outfit To Release Lyrics Video Of Pretty Reckless’ New Song
  The Pretty Reckless’ star and gorgeous actress, Taylor Momsen, took her official Instagram account to announce the release of the lyric video of their newest song, ‘Death By Rock And Roll.’ Taylor was posed for the announcement, wearing a black latex outfit that surrounds her body perfectly and shows her flawless legs. Taylor was on […]
• Watch MARTY FRIEDMAN Shred On FENDER’s ‘Made In Japan Modern Series’ Guitar
  Fender’s Japanese division has uploaded a video of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman playing one of the instruments in the guitar manufacturer’s “Made In Japan Modern Series”. The range is comprised of seven new models based on classic Jazz Bass, Jazzmaster, Stratocaster and Telecaster shapes. As previously reported, Marty’s long-awaited documentary, titled “Spacefox”, will tentatively […]
• Mark Morton Says ‘It Was Just Mindblowing’ While Talking About His Solo Album With Chester Bennington
  Lamb Of God star Mark Morton was recently interviewed by Midwest Beatdown and talked about his recently released solo album to his relationship with the late Linkin Park legend, Chester Bennington. After being asked the features in the album like Paolo Gregoletto, Alex Bent, and Chester Bennington, he admitted that he was anxious about releasing […]
• Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Will Dedicate His New Song For AC/DC Singer Bon Scott, Here Are The Details
  During a recent conversation for Knotfest, Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor revealed that one of his new songs was dedicated to AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. As you might remember, in an earlier interview, Slipknot and Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor stated that he had been working on his solo album and recorded around […]
• Vince Neil’s Dog Cali Was Brutally Murdered, And The Details Are Bloodcurdling
  The iconic frontman of Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil, posted the photo of his recently deceased dog, Cali, on Instagram and apparently some new information about Cali’s death came to surface. As you might remember, on Father’s Day, Vince Neil’s girlfriend Rain Hannah shared the sad news of the tragic death of their dog, California Wolf […]
• House of Lords unveil video for track “The Both of Us”
  House . The post House of Lords unveil video for track “The Both of Us” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• AC/DC Fans Are Waiting New Album But They Have To Be Okay With These New Merchs For 40th Anniversary Of Back In Black
  The legendary band AC/DC launched new merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Black In Black‘ while the fans were hoping for a new album. The Australian rock band AC/DC released their seventh studio album ‘Black In Black‘ on July 25, 1980. ‘Black In Black’ was the first album of the band without their lead […]
• RON ‘BUMBLEFOOT’ THAL Won’t Say ‘Yes’ To Any Live Shows If He Thinks His Health Could Be Jeopardized
  During a June 22 appearance on SirusXM’s “Trunk Nation”, former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal was asked when he thinks he will feel comfortable enough to resume touring amid the coronavirus pandemic. He responded: “One thing that is for sure is that health comes first, and if you […]
• FLYING COLORS Feat. MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE: ‘Third Stage: Live In London’ Due In September
  Supergroup FLYING COLORS will release a brand new live set, “Third Stage: Live In London”, on September 18 via Music Theories Recordings. “Third Stage: Live In London” was filmed during FLYING COLORS’ 2019 U.S. and European tour and the footage captures the exhilarating sold-out final night, on December 14 at the iconic Grade II Listed, […]
• Listen To New SEETHER Single ‘Dangerous’
  SEETHER has released a new single called “Dangerous”. The track, which can be streamed below, will be included on SEETHER’s recently completed eighth album, which is tentatively due in the summer. Guitarist/vocalist Shaun Morgan spoke about the follow-up to 2017’s “Poison The Parish” during a YouTube session on May 24. He said: “The new album […]
• FACING LIFE … Ron Jeremy charged with 3 Counts of Rape, Bail could be $6.6M possible 90 Years to Life
  TMZ — Former adult film star Ron Jeremy is now accused of raping 3 women and sexually assaulting a fourth … after the L.A. County D.A. announced the charges. District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Tuesday her office had charged Ron Jeremy with 3 counts of forcible rape, 3 counts of forcible penetration by a foreign object, 1 count of […]
• Wisconsin County With Rising COVID-19 Rate to Host ‘Herd Immunity Fest’ W/ Static-X, Nonpoint
  This is too soon. And I mean that literally and in terms of good taste. I mean. Can you imagine being the schmuck who contracted the coronavirus while watching Flaw? Can you imagine dying from a case of COVID-19 that you contracted while watching fucking Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute??? Next month, fans in the vicinity […]
• Queen Become Third Rock Band Honored on Postage Stamps in U.K.
  See the complete set. Continue reading…
• Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Credits Ozzy Osbourne for Big Break
  The band's audience grew after the 'Bark at the Moon' tour. Continue reading…
• Rush’s Geddy Lee Shares Photo From Teenage Garage Band Years
  See the short-haired Lee playing one of the key instruments from his career. Continue reading…
• RUSH Art Director HUGH SYME Discusses ‘Permanent Waves’ Artwork
  RUSH art director Hugh Syme has narrated a new video in which he shares details behind the artwork for the band’s classic album “Permanent Waves”. On May 29, UMe/Mercury/Anthem label group continued its extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with a new, imagination-capturing expanded edition of all the magic music that comprises the band’s remarkable 1980 […]
• Rivers of Nihil’s Brody Uttley Plays His Favorite Riffs
  From 'Boogie Woogie' beginnings to 'Post-Mortem Prostitution' and more. Continue reading…
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN Says He And JOHN DOLMAYAN Are Subjected To An ‘Unjustifiable’ Amount Of Online Hate
  SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian says that “the amount of online hate and stupidity” he and his bandmate John Dolmayan are subjected to is “unjustifiable.” Earlier today, Tankian took to his Instagram to write: “My drummer and brother in law @johndolmayan_ whom I love and respect irrespective of our extremely polarized political commentary […]
• TOMMY LEE Says Success Of ‘The Dirt’ Movie ‘Brought In A Newer Audience’ For MÖTLEY CRÜE
  Tommy Lee says that 2019’s Netflix biopic “The Dirt”, about MÖTLEY CRÜE’s formative years, sparked a renewed interest from younger fans who wanted to see them live, contributing to the band’s decision to renege on its infamous “cessation of touring” contract. After vowing in 2015 never to play together again, CRÜE announced last December that […]
• MAX CAVALERA To Discuss Inspiration Behind Classic SEPULTURA And SOULFLY Songs In New Internet Series ‘Max Trax’
  Former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera has announced the launch of “Max Trax”, a twice-weekly Internet video series in which he will discuss the inspiration for many of the songs spanning his nearly 40-year music career. Cavalera, who is also involved with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY and KILLER BE KILLED, broke the news of his […]
• Rush’s Geddy Lee Shares A Photo From His Garage Days And Says It’s From His Forgotten Past
  Rush’s iconic lead vocalist and bass guitarist Geddy Lee took his official Instagram account to share a rare-known picture of himself and surprised the followers with the younger version of him. In the picture, you can see that young Geddy was trying to play some songs for his small audience. He was wearing a white […]
• KISS Passes 1 Million Subscribers On Youtube And Celebrates It On Social Media To Collect More Fans
  One of the greatest bands in history, KISS, celebrated the important milestone for the band by sharing it on the official Instagram account and showed their gratitude to the fans. Yesterday, KISS’ official Youtube account reached 1M subscribers, and the band celebrated this moment in a casual way. They shared the screenshot of the band’s […]
• ROBB FLYNN: ‘The Politics Have Always Been A Big Part Of MACHINE HEAD’
  Robb Flynn has pushed back against people criticizing him for expressing his political opinions on social media and through his music. The MACHINE HEAD frontman recently caught flak from some fans when he slammed President Donald Trump in a post on the band’s web site, calling the billionaire real estate mogul “the embodiment of everything […]
• Tommy Lee Reacts To A Question About His Sex Life With Pamela Anderson And Heather Locklear
  Mötley Crüe star Tommy Lee was recently interviewed by Triple M’s ‘Moonman in The Morning’ radio show and hung up the phone after being questioned of his former girlfriends despite he’s married to Brittany Furlan Lee right now. As you will check out the conversation right below, a host named Jess Eva asked the details […]
• FILTER Releases Official Lyric Video For ‘Thoughts And Prayers’
  The official lyric video for a new FILTER song called “Thoughts And Prayers” can be seen below. The track was written as a collaboration between FILTER mainman Richard Patrick and fellow FILTER founding member Brian Liesegang, who reconnected for several months in 2018 and 2019 before scrapping their planned reunion album. “Thoughts And Prayers” will […]
• ’90s Rockers Hum Return With First New Album in 22 Years
  'Inlet' gives the reunited band a new outlet. Continue reading…
• Jamey Jasta Slams Anti-Joe Biden Hatebreed Fan Who Doesn’t Know How YouTube Works
  Maybe I take it for granted that people know this, but: y’know the content creators have little to no say in what ads run before their videos, right? Like, you can choose the format your ads take (skippable video ads, sponsored cards, etc.), but there’s no way to, say, make sure that no political ads […]
• Vince Neil: My Neighbor’s Dogs ‘Murdered’ My Yorkshire Terrier
  The Motley Crue singer mourns his pet. Continue reading…
• Vince Neil Says His Neighbors Are Trying to “Cover up” the “Brutal Murder” of His Dog
  Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil has taken to social media to report that his dog, California Wolf Neil — a.k.a. “Cali” — has been “brutally murdered on our front door by two evil neighbor dogs.” Although he claims to have caught the canicide on his home security cameras, he also says that this his “neighbors […]
• Alice In Chains Singer Jerry Cantrell Finds A Solution For Snake Problem Of Mansion
  Alice In Chains vocalist and guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, revealed the measure he takes for the snake problem by sharing a video on his official Instagram account and made everybody smile with his new idea. As you might remember, Jerry faced a snake in his backyard in May 2020 and didn’t know how to to get […]
• Homewrecker Give Frontman Matt Barnum the Boot
  Following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against frontman Matt Barnum that saw the band lose their record label deal, the three other members of Homewrecker have fired their vocalist. Dozens of women, many of whom were under 18 at the time, have shared their stories on this Instagram account in the past few days, detailing Barnum’s grooming, […]
• Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA’s Entire 2008 Concert In Madrid
  METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, “#MetallicaMondays”, where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on May 31, 2008 at Auditorio John Lennon in Getafe, Spain. The footage […]
• Inter Arma Share Hilarious Drunk Cover of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’
  This was never supposed to see the light of day. Continue reading…
• Pröwess unleash video for single “All Downhill” from new album ‘Blacktop Therapy’
  Pröwess . The post Pröwess unleash video for single “All Downhill” from new album ‘Blacktop Therapy’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Celebrates 20 Years As A Band With Comprehensive Timeline
  On Wednesday, June 3, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE began posting an array of pictures from its history to the band’s official Instagram account. They wiped their Instagram page clean and proceeded to share one image per year per day, starting with 1999 and going through 2019. It was a mere hint of what was to come. Today, […]
• Tom Morello Announces A Collaboration With Lady Gaga, Joan Jett And Faith No More
  Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello posted several pictures on his Instagram account and announced an upcoming collaboration with many musicians including Lady Gaga, Joan Jett, and Faith No More. As you might remember, Tom Morello has been hosting his own SiriusXM Lithium show named after his 2007 album ‘One Man Revolution.’ ‘One Man […]
• Pearl Jam Postpones Another Massive Festival And Shares The Details Of New Schedule And Refund Options
  The official Instagram account of Pearl Jam has shared a couple of new photos and announced that they had to postpone this yer’s Ohana Festival to 2021 with a heavy heart. As you might be familiar with the recent news that most of the famous bands had to postpone or cancel their upcoming shows due […]
• Pantera Mourns The Death Of Vinnie Paul, Fans Share Their Best Stories About Him
  The official Instagram account of Pantera shared a picture of their late drummer, Vinnie Paul, and remembered him with the fans on the anniversary of his death. As you might remember, the talented drummer and co-founder of Pantera, Vinnie Paul, sadly passed away on June 22, 2018. Only five days later of his last performance […]
• Today in Rock History – June 23
  1965, Motown releases Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “The Tracks of My Tears.” It was a number two hit on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Belatedly released in the UK in 1969, it became a Top Ten hit that summer, reaching number nine. 1966, The Beatles fly […]
• HATEBREED’s JAMEY JASTA Accused By Fan Of Taking Advertising Dollars From JOE BIDEN’s Campaign
  Jamey Jasta says that “social media is mostly dumb and just making people dumber.” The HATEBREED frontman made the comment in response to a message from a fan who accused the singer of being “a sheep” because the fan apparently got a pre-roll ad for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden every time he tried […]
• Tom Morello Gifts 10-Year-Old Viral Musician With Soul Power Axe
  Watch Nandi Bushell freak out. Continue reading…
• Has The Undertaker Really Retired From WWE?
  Here's what we know. Continue reading…

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Today’s news and reviews for fans of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands from PariahRocks.com and the Hard, Heavy & Hair Show.

• It Seems Like Roger Waters Is Showing That Who Is The Real Boss Of Pink Floyd
  Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters released a new version of Pink Floyd song ‘Two Suns In The Sunset‘ on Youtube and showed who is the real boss of the band. As you might remember, the ongoing dispute between Pink Floyd stars David Gilmour and Roger Waters flared up recently with Roger’s claim about David assuming himself […]
• Helix frontman Brian Vollmer reveals that his latest solo album ‘Get Yer Hands Dirty’ sold “shit”
  Helix . The post Helix frontman Brian Vollmer reveals that his latest solo album ‘Get Yer Hands Dirty’ sold “shit” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s VINCE NEIL Says His Five-Year-Old Yorkshire Terrier Was ‘Brutally Murdered’
  MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil says that his five-year-old Yorkshire terrier was “brutally murdered” on his front door by “two evil neighbor dogs.” Neil and his longtime girlfriend, celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Rain Hannah, shared the news of their pet’s tragic death in an Instagram post on Sunday (June 21). They wrote: “With […]
• Judas Priest Frontman Rob Halford Flashes His Nipple Piercing On Social Media
  Judas Priest frontman and also known as The Metal God of the community, Rob Halford, has shared a new photo on his official Instagram page and showed off his nipple piercing to his followers. As you will check out, Rob celebrated ‘National Selfie Day’ while holding a great-looking cup which ‘Keep Calm and Listen To […]
• Ted Nugent Wife Shemane Reveals The Most Important Thing About Being A Parent
  Iconic musician and patriot Ted Nugent’s wife, Shemane Nugent, took her official Instagram account to celebrate Father’s Day of her father and Ted and penned an important letter about being a parent. As you can see in the picture below, Shemane’s family and Ted were posing for the camera and looking happy together. Also, Shemane […]
• Chris Cornell’s Widow Pens Emotional Letter As She Celebrates Father’s Day By Sharing Some Photos From Birth Session
  Soundgarden’s late star Chris Cornell’s lovely widow and famous social media personality, Vicky Cornell, has shared a new photo on her official Instagram account and spread emotional words about his late husband. As you will check out below, Vicky has shown how Vicky reacted to their new-born baby and how though life is without Chris […]
• 28 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Dehumanizer’
  Black Sabbath, with Ronnie James Dio back in the band, released their 'Dehumanizer' album on June 22, 1992. Continue reading…
• Sevendust Guitarist: “We Love That We are a Biracial Band”
  Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery joined The MetalSucks Quarantinecast last week to discuss what he’s been doing while on lockdown (besides recording and releasing a solo EP, that is), the current status of Sevendust, the future of touring, his thoughts on the ongoing protests for racial reform, the Black Lives Matter movement and more. As one […]
• EVANESCENCE And WITHIN TEMPTATION: European Tour Postponed To September 2021
  Due to the ongoing restrictions preventing large gatherings and to health concerns surrounding COVID-19 as well as certain travel restrictions that remain in place, EVANESCENCE and WITHIN TEMPTATION are forced to postpone their massive co-headline European tour. The “Worlds Collide” trek, which was originally due to kick off this past April 4, will now move […]
• Paris Jackson Pays Respect To The Person She Owe Her Life But It’s Not Michael
  Michael Jackson‘s activist and musician daughter Paris Jackson posted a picture of her cousin and former legal guardian, T.J. Jackson on Instagram to celebrate his Father’s Day: ‘I owe you my life.’ The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, sadly passed away from a cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009, after a full life of musical […]
• Museum Concludes No Link Between ‘Penny Lane’ + Slave Trader
  However, the name origin still remains a bit of a mystery. Continue reading…
• 10 Up-and-Coming Bands You Need to Hear in 2020
  Find a new favorite band! Continue reading…
• Robb Flynn: Drive-In Concerts Are the ‘Stupidest F–king Sh-t’
  Machine Head won't be playing one anytime soon. Continue reading…
• LAMB OF GOD’s WILLIE ADLER Doesn’t Feel Pressure To Fill Void Left By SLAYER’s Retirement
  In a Facebook Live question-and-answer session with Zia Records earlier today (Monday, June 22), LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler was asked if the band feels pressure knowing that it is “the successor to the SLAYER dynasty/empire” now that the legendary California thrash metal act has retired from touring. He responded (see video below): “I […]
• PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX: ‘I Stand With My Brothers And Sisters Of Color’
  PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Singapore’s LAMC Productions about the racial unrest in the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and many other black people who have died at the hands of the police. He said (see video below): “The racial unrest has been here […]
• KATAKLYSM To Release ‘Unconquered’ Album In The Fall
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada death metallers KATAKLYSM will release a new album titled “Unconquered” in the fall via Nuclear Blast Records. A teaser for the effort is available below. KATAKLYSM’s latest album, “Meditations”, was released in June 2018 via Nuclear Blast. The 10-song disc was produced by the band’s guitarist Jean-François Dagenais and drummer Oli Beaudoin, […]
• Playhouse release video for single “Revolution Tonight”
  Playhouse . The post Playhouse release video for single “Revolution Tonight” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• New England Rock Fest’s third edition feat. Paul Shortino, Tango Down and Enuff Z’Nuff getting postponed
  New . The post New England Rock Fest’s third edition feat. Paul Shortino, Tango Down and Enuff Z’Nuff getting postponed appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Evanescence Postpone Tour With Within Temptation Until 2021
  But the extra time will let them focus on their new album. Continue reading…
• Today in Rock History – June 22
  1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with “This Guys In Love With You.” It was his first chart topper, plus first number one for the A&M label, as well as for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1968, The Rolling Stones go to number one in […]
• Volumes Vocalist Michael Barr on The MetalSucks Podcast #343
  Volumes vocalist Michael Barr is our guest this week. We talk about his journey from exiting Volumes to eventually returning to the band, and we get an update on the band’s next album. Michaels tells us about their recently-released standalone single, “Pixelate,” its message about the dangers of growing up staring at a computer screen, […]
• Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler Shares The Same Stage With Sting And Elton John In A Video He Just Posted
  Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler remembered the day he was on the same stage with the legends like Elton John, Sting, and more by sharing a rare video on his official Instagram account and put a smile on the fan’s faces with this live performance. In the video, you can see that these legends were […]
• Official AC/DC Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In September
  AC/DC will get the Rock Saws jigsaw puzzle treatment this summer. Zee Productions will release four classic album covers — “High Voltage”, “For Those About To Rock”, “Blow Up Your Video” and “Ballbreaker” — as 500-piece jigsaws on September 4 via its Rock Saws imprint. The iconic arts of some of rock’s most influential and […]
• Motionless in White Singer on Mental Health: “I Can’t Believe How Worthless I Feel” in Pandemic Era
  The adverse affects of Covid-19 on mental health haven’t been discussed a whole lot, with the disease’s physical toll grabbing much of the attention, and understandably so: it’s a vicious disease that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands around the world and sickened many more. But folks have been struggling with their mental […]
• ASKING ALEXANDRIA’s BEN BRUCE Almost Met GARY MOORE The Night Legendary Guitarist Died
  ASKING ALEXANDRIA’s Ben Bruce says that he almost met Gary Moore the night that the legendary guitarist died more than nine years ago. “I can’t remember what year it was — it was a very long time ago; we were young,” Bruce told Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA in […]
• RUSH’s GEDDY LEE Unearths 50-Year-Old Photo Of Him Playing One Of His Very First Instruments
  RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has shared a photo of him performing one of his “very first gigs ever.” The now-66-year-old musician says that the picture was taken around 1967 or 1968, and it features him playing one of his very first instruments, a white Hagstrom bass guitar. Earlier today (Monday, June 22), Geddy posted the […]
• Chris Adler Explains Reason Of His Split From Lamb Of God, Clarifies Is It Related With Megadeth
  In an interview for Andrew Haug Radio, former Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler revealed the real reason for his split from the band and put an end to rumors about its connection to Megadeth. As you might remember, the former Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler was also a member of the heavy metal […]
• Kelly Osbourne Explains Why Ozzy Is The Most Special Father On The Earth
  The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, was mentioned by his lovely daughter Kelly Osbourne on her official Instagram account today and celebrated his Father’s Day with a short but bold message. As you will read the caption of Kell below, he claimed that Ozzy is the best father ever on the planet and she also […]
• Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Gets Emotional When Susan Reminds How Important He Is For The Family
  Guns N’ Roses legend Duff McKagan’s lovely wife and one of the most popular models of the world, Susan Holmes McKagan, has shared a TBT photo of Duff and celebrated his Father’s Day penning an emotional letter. As you will read the caption, Susan has shared how grateful she’s for having such a wonderful husband. […]
• Ace Frehley Talks About Current Status Of His Contact With Paul Stanley
  During a recent conversation for The Eddie Trunk Podcast, former KISS member Ace Frehley revealed the current status of his relationship with the band. As you might remember, the original guitarist of KISS, Ace Frehley, has been in a rough relationship with the band members since their argument about the possible reunion of the band. Last […]
• Liv Tyler Shares Father’s Day Celebration Posts For Steven And Her Other Father
  On a recent Instagram post, Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler’s daughter and famous actress, Liv Tyler, celebrated Father’s Day of Todd Rundgren by sharing a rare picture of him. As you might already know, Todd is the husband of her mother, Bebe Buell, and the step-father of Liv. Because of all these years loving Liv and […]
• NO LOVE LOST … Michael Grant on L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis: “I would never play with Phil again”
  Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Rock N’ Roll Experience, former L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant lets it all out.Grant who was fired from L.A. Guns back in early 2018 is back with his new record by Michael Grant & The Assassins (Frontiers Music srl).The first single “Red Light Run” made a […]
• JOYOUS WOLF Premieres ‘Odyssey’ Animated Video
  Southern California rock quartet JOYOUS WOLF, described by the Los Angeles Times as a “mix of rugged grunge and blues,” has premiered the animated video for the brand-new song “Odyssey”. Watch a mariner and his son navigate the waters of life — quite literally — below. “I was inspired by Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ since that […]
• Watch ANTHRAX’s CHARLIE BENANTE And BUTCHER BABIES’ CARLA HARVEY Cover MASSIVE ATTACK’s ‘Teardrop’
  Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and his longtime girlfriend, Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES), have uploaded their cover version of MASSIVE ATTACK’s “Teardrop” song, filmed they were in quarantine. Playing bass on the track is Roberto “Ra” Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES). Benante uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in an accompanying message: “I was […]
• Watch BRET MICHAELS Perform Acoustic Version Of ‘Fallen Angel’
  Video of Bret Michaels and his solo band performing an acoustic version of the POISON song “Fallen Angel” can be seen below. The track, from POISON’s 1988 album “Open Up and Say…Ahh!”, reached No. 12 on the Hot 100 that year and MTV put the video into heavy rotation. Michaels rose to fame in the […]
• Majority of 2020 Psycho Las Vegas Lineup Returning for 2021
  Organizers have revealed dates, performers and additional details. Continue reading…
• Nick Simmons Gives An Interesting Promise To Gene While Celebrating His Father’s Day
  KISS legend Gene Simmons’ son, Nick Simmons, gave one of the most surprising promises that you would hear for Father’s Day and showed his love for his father in a weird way. Nick shared a rare picture with his father via his official Instagram account and made everybody laugh with this post. Gene was looking […]
• The 50 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 1980
  A hot start to a brand new decade. Continue reading…
• Michael Grant calls Tracii Guns “a lovely human being” but would never play music with Phil Lewis again
  Michael . The post Michael Grant calls Tracii Guns “a lovely human being” but would never play music with Phil Lewis again appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• MESHUGGAH’s TOMAS HAAKE Collaborates With ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Actress JESSICA PIMENTEL On New Musical Project
  Jessica Pimentel, the American actress best known for her role as Maria Ruiz on the Netflix original series “Orange Is The New Black”, says that she is working on new music with her fiancé, MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake. Pimentel, who is also the longtime frontwoman of the New York-based metal band ALEKHINE’S GUN, discussed her […]
• System Of A Down Drummer Dolmayan Shares The Main Goal Of Protests In USA: “We Are Not Fighting For Ourselves”
  On Instagram, System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan shared a quote from English writer D. H. Lawrence referring to the current protests in America and added: ‘We are not fighting for ourselves.’ As you might remember, John Dolmayan has been openly supporting the statements of the 45th President of America, Donald Trump for a […]
• PUPPY LOVE … Donny Osmond was in studio during NITRO debut sessions says Michael Angelo-Batio
  Metal Sludge — Michael Angelo-Batio recently did a new interview with our friend and journalist Ruben Mosqueda over at Sleazeroxx.The Nitro guitarist says: “The label wanted people to either love us or hate us and it worked. They told us that if we did what they said, we’d ship 100,000 copies and they’d give tour […]
• Marilyn Manson Gets Emotional While Talking About His Late Father: “I Miss You More Than Ever”
  The iconic vocalist Marilyn Manson posted a photo of his late father on Instagram to celebrate Father’s Day and opened up about how much he missed him. The legendary frontman Marilyn Manson’s father, Hugh Angus Warner, sadly passed away on July 7, 2017, at the age of 72. Hugh appeared on Marilyn Manson’s 2003 film […]
• Be a Part of Twenty One Pilots’ Never-Ending Music Video
  Viewers can submit clips to the ceaseless song. Continue reading…
• SYMPHONY X Bassist MIKE LEPOND Joins DEATH DEALER
  DEATH DEALER will release its third full-length album, “Conquered Lands”, in the fall of 2020 via Steel Cartel. The band has also announced the addition of bassist Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X, ROSS THE BOSS, SILENT ASSASSINS). “We had a great time with Mike Davis and he will always be a brother,” says guitarist Ross The […]
• 15 Metal Songs About Bigotry + the Police That Aren’t by Rage Against the Machine
  With America’s institutional racism at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, it’s not surprising that Rage Against the Machine have enjoyed a surge in popularity. But here’s the thing: systematic racism and police brutality are a machine against which metal has been raging for decades! There are plenty of great songs that have tackled […]
• GWAR Frontman: Oderus Urungus Wouldn’t Want His Statue Placed in a “Row of Losers”
  There’s lately been an ever-growing fan campaign to tear down a statue of Confederate cockfart Robert E. Lee in Richmond, VA, and replace it with one of Oderus Urungus, the GWAR singer who, six years ago, finally gave up on humanity and returned to the band’s native planet, Scumdoggia. But not everyone thinks this is […]
• Hear Rapper Trippie Redd’s First Rock Song ‘Dreamer’
  The hip-hop artist dips his toe in the alternative. Continue reading…
• AC/DC Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of ‘Back In Black’ With New Merchandise
  AC/DC has launched a range of new merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its classic 1980 album “Back In Black”. Last December, “Back in Black” was certified by the Recording Industry Association Of America for U.S. shipments of 25 million copies. “Back in Black” first went platinum in October 1980 and had previously been […]

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• The German Government Has Granted Live Music Venues €150 Million
  Small music venues in America have been left to fight for scraps after being some of the businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus shutdown. The U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided some lifeline to many of them, but those funds are only designed to cover two months’ worth of payroll, and it’s going to be […]
• Rob Trujillo Recalls The Time Metallica Screwed Up During A Live Show: “I Was So Embarrassed”
  San Francisco based metal legend Metallica’s virtuoso bass player Rob Trujillo talked during the recent episode of Youtube podcast Drinks With Johnny. He revealed the story of his most embarrassing Metallica moment. He remembered the time Metallica performed in Paris in front of 85.000 people and said: “Johnny Hallyday in Paris, 85,000 people – to […]
• Jay Weinberg Covers Bruce Springsteen as Father’s Day Gift
  From son to father. Continue reading…
• Tom Petty’s Family Rip Donald Trump Over Unauthorized Use of Song
  They won't back down, filing a cease and desist order. Continue reading…
• Papa Roach Target ‘Early 2021’ for Next Studio Album
  The band is well into writing for the upcoming release. Continue reading…
• Suicide Silence Announce More Virtual Tour Dates
  Suicide Silence have added a handful of dates to their previously announced “Virtual World Tour.” The virtual workaround for these concerts in the coronavirus era will have geo-gated tickets so that only those in each market can view their specific stream. In addition to the multi-cam, pro-shot set, each show will include “an extensive post-performance […]
• Slipknot Icon Corey Taylor’s Wife Alicia Flaunts Tattooed Body In Spice Girls Look-Alike Photo
  Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor’s wife and Cherry Bombs’ dancer, Alicia Taylor, showcased her flawless and tattooed body by sharing a new picture of herself on the official Instagram account. As you can see in the picture below, Alicia got a tattoo that surrounds her right arm and suits her body. Also, she […]
• The Rolling Stones Announce New Merch Collection For 40th Anniversary Of Emotional Rescue
  The Rolling Stones announced new products for the 40th anniversary of their iconic song ‘Emotional Rescue,’ by sharing a new post on the official Twitter account and excited the fans. In the tweet, the Stones revealed that these products are limited edition and features ‘She’s So Cold’ song and artwork of the album. Also, they […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Says He Was Lucky He Didn’t Choke On His Vomit By Referring The Death Of AC/DC’s Bon Scott
  The legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Ozbourne, spoke in the recent interview with Classic Rock and revealed his feelings about being alive by mentioning the alcohol and drug usage of the early of his career. In the interview, Ozzy stated that he is so lucky to be alive and also doesn’t know why he […]
• Gene Simmons Daughter Sophie Responds To Speculations About If She Has A New Boyfriend
  KISS icon Gene Simmons’ lovely daughter and talented musician/model, Sophie Simmons, revealed if Felix Cartel is her boyfriend or not by sharing a new post on the official Instagram account. As you might remember, Sophie joined Felix’s song named ‘Mine’ about three months ago and every fan of Sophie wondered if they are together or […]
• Original Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony Is 66, Sammy Hagar And John 5 Celebrates His Birthday
  Original bass guitarist of Van Halen, Michael Anthony, entered his 66th birthday today and his long-time friends Sammy Hagar and John 5 celebrated this special day via their official Instagram account. Sammy celebrated Michael’s birthday by saying that he is the rockinest bass player of all time, and John 5 just casually celebrated this day […]
• RUDY SARZO On FRANKIE BANALI’s Cancer Battle: ‘He’s A Fighter. He Ain’t Going Down.’
  Rudy Sarzo says that Frankie Banali is a “fighter” who is always “looking out after everybody” else. Sarzo and Banali were bandmates in the classic lineup of QUIET RIOT, whose “Metal Health” album is widely considered to be the first by a metal act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Rudy discussed his […]
• Halestorm Singer Lzzy Hale Says Being Bisexual Is The Best Choice For Everyone
  Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale made a new question and answer session on Twitter and responded to some questions and messages she got from the fans. During the recent one, she mentioned her sexual behavior once again. First of all, Lzzy has posted a photo of Halestorm members where can be seen with their reverse gender, […]
• Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry Shows His Longing For Good Old Days By Sharing A Photo After 33 Years
  Aerosmith and Hollywood Vampires guitarist, Joe Perry, has posted a new photo series on his official Instagram account to recall the live performance that the band played in Texas in 1987. The official account of Aerosmith posted the photo series, but Joe took his photo and the crowd to upload them on his own official […]
• Unleash the Archers Unleash Overarching New Tune, “Abyss”
  Three cheers for whichever person at Napalm Records is responsible for social network marketing, because for months I’ve seen nothing but Unleash the Archers videos autoplay after whatever it is I’m watching. Either through selective grooming or sheer repetition I’ve come to realize that the band is phenomenal, and now I’m a fan. It worked! […]
• Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Keeps Being An Inspiring Rock Icon For Everyone With His Recent Live Performance Video
  Def Leppard’s legendary drummer Rick Allen showed off his talent at drumming by sharing a new video on his official Instagram account and excited the fans with this video. Rick announced that he has been training and getting ready for the Palenke Arts’ show on June 27, 2020. He mesmerized the followers by singing at […]
• Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti Opens Up About How Music Industry Will Change After Global Epidemic
  The lead guitarist of Alter Bridge, Mark Tremonti, spoke out in a recent interview with Ultimate-Guitar and shared how the music industry will change after the coronavirus epidemic. The coronavirus is affected the whole world by causing long lockdown days for everyone in the world. During these crazy times, the music industry is facing massive […]
• Guns N’ Roses Beauty Melissa Reese Shares Makeup Free Photo To Show Her New Hairstyle
  On a recent Instagram post, Guns N’ Roses’ newest member Melissa Reese flaunted her natural beauty and showed her new hairstyle with her followers. In the picture, you can see that Melissa took a selfie inside the house, and she was looking so beautiful even without wearing any makeup. Also, she revealed her freshly blue-dyed […]
• System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian Reveals What He Feels About Slayer And Their Legacy
  In a recent interview made by Metal Hammer, System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian has revealed the ten albums that changed his life. While talking about them, he also shared what he really thinks about the thrash metal giant Slayer. Serj paid respect to Slayer’s Reign In Blood album, which was released in 1986, […]
• Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Vampires Officially Say ‘We’re Disappointed’ Announcing 2020 European Tour Postponement
  Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Vampires announced the postponement of the upcoming Europian Tour of the band via official Instagram account and saddened the community. Hollywood Vampires joined the bands who postponed their shows due to the coronavirus outbreak and stated that they are deeply sorry about it. Also, they will reveal the details […]
• METALLICA’s ROBERT TRUJILLO Explains Inspiration For His ‘Doodles’ With KIRK HAMMETT
  During a recent appearance on “Drinks With Johnny”, the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about the so-called “doodle,” the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band’s last few tours. At each stop, Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett have been covering […]
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN: ‘We Can No Longer Withstand Stupid Leadership’
  During a June 14 interview with “Vahe Berberian Live”, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian spoke about the importance of focusing on the right issues in the particularly hot political climate the world is in right now. “There’s not a lot of reasonable leaders left,” Serj said (see video below). “I was thinking of […]
• Led Zep Mastermind Jimmy Page Proves That He’s The Professor Of Music And Rock Guitar
  Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page did another ‘on this day’ session by sharing another memory on his official Instagram account and proved that he is the professor of music. Jimmy mentioned the day that he received an honorary doctorate of music at the University of Surrey at Guildford Cathedral in 2008 and revealed his […]
• Today in Rock History – June 21
  1967, Jimi Hendrix and the Jefferson Airplane perform at San Francisco’s Fillmore. 1968, The Who appeared at Durham University, Durham, England. 1969, Young David Bowie signs with Mercury Records. The label has to wait three years for him to produce a successful follow-up to “Space Oddity.” 1969, Jimi Hendrix plays the Newport Jazz Festival for […]
• PSYCHOSEXUAL Feat. Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER: ‘Baby On Fire’ Video Due Next Week
  “Baby On Fire”, the latest video from PSYCHOSEXUAL, the new rock band fronted by former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer, will make its online debut on Friday, June 26. A teaser clip is available below. Joining Spencer’s alter-ego, Devil Daddy, in the group are guitarist Crucifier, bassist Astaroth and drummer Volac. “Baby On […]
• CONCEPTION Feat. Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: ‘Anybody Out There’ Music Video
  The official music video for the song “Anybody Out There” from reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, can be seen below. The track is taken from CONCEPTION’s latest album, “State Of Deception”, which was released on April 3. The band’s first full-length offering in over two […]
• TOMMY LEE Defends Twitter For Fact-Checking DONALD TRUMP: ‘Everything That Guy Says Is Never Correct’
  Tommy Lee says he doesn’t understand why Donald Trump was so upset with Twitter when the social media platform called the president’s tweets “potentially misleading.” Late last month, Twitter flagged two of Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud, saying that the move stemmed specifically from the possibility that the […]
• Freddie Mercury And Queen Have A New Anthem For Warning People About COVID-19 Danger And It’s Hilarious
  Freddie Mercury Club, which is one of the biggest fan pages of Queen frontman on Instagram, has shared a new photo on its social media page and the photo is featuring a hilarious message for the people who don’t care about social distancing and coronavirus rules. As you can see below, there’s a board that […]
• Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Salutes Father in Personal Tribute
  'Your writing has punch, David. Punch is power,' his father critiqued. Continue reading…
• Watch Hour-Long Compilation Of Highlights From Previous QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Tours
  An hour-long compilation of highlights from previous QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT tours can be seen below. Forced by the coronavirus outbreak to postpone their much anticipated “Rhapsody” European summer tour which today (Sunday, June 21) would have seen the band end its run of 14 U.K. arena shows at London’s The 02, having also played […]
• TOM PETTY’s Family Blasts TRUMP Over Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Won’t Back Down’ At Tulsa Rally
  Tom Petty’s family has sent a cease-and-desist notice to the Donald Trump campaign over the president’s use of “I Won’t Back Down” at his Tulsa rally on Saturday. “Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to further a campaign that leaves too many Americans and common sense behind,” Petty’s estate and rights […]
• Seven Videos of Fathers Jamming Metal with Their Kids!
  Metal has been around long enough to become multi-generational, and no pastime is more emblematic of bridging the age gap than making music together. Whether it’s highly skilled professionals (Max and Jay Weinberg), full-fledged father-kid bands (Sockweb) or the myriad examples of fathers conducting improvisational jams or rehearsed numbers with their kids (several of the […]
• SLIPKNOT’s JAY WEINBERG Records BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Cover As ‘Father’s Day’ Gift For His Dad
  SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg recorded a cover version of the Bruce Springsteen classic “Candy’s Room” as a Father’s Day gift for his dad, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND drummer Max Weinberg. He has also created a quarantine-style video for the track featuring Mlny Parsonz (ROYAL THUNDER), Jeff Matz (HIGH ON FIRE), Stephen Brodsky […]
• Nigerian Wedding Moshing to System of a Down Goes Viral
  It’s no secret that there are way too few black voices in rock and metal. For a genre that prides itself on accepting everyone, there are too few role models for aspiring black metal musicians to look up to (not “black metal,” smartass), and as such, the genre has not often been a welcoming place […]
• DRAGONFORCE Is ‘Almost Finished’ Writing New Album
  DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was a guest on the latest episode of Nuclear Blast’s “Saturday Night Lockdown” with host Francesco Paoli of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Asked how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime, Herman said (see video below): “We played our first show [in support of our eighth full-length LP, ‘Extreme Power Metal’] on the […]
• Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana ‘MTV Unplugged’ Guitar Sells for $6 Million
  It's a new record for an auctioned guitar. Continue reading…
• Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Showcases ‘Papa Het’ Mark Of His New Brand
  Thrash metal legend Metallica has a foundation named ‘All Within My Hands,’ which was created by ‘Tallica itself to support workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. On the official Instagram account of ‘All Within My Hands,’ Metallica frontman James Hetfield has posted a new photo to show his brand new […]
• Tora Tora thinking of releasing a second part to their ‘Unplugged’ EP
  Tora . The post Tora Tora thinking of releasing a second part to their ‘Unplugged’ EP appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Charlie Benante: First Recorded ‘Blast Beat’ Came From S.O.D.
  The drummer points to 'Milk' being the first recorded blast beat. Continue reading…
• LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Says Response To His Collaboration With CHESTER BENNINGTON Was ‘Mind-Blowing’
  LAMB OF GOD’s Mark Morton spoke to Midwest Beatdown about his debut solo album, “Anesthetic”. Produced by Josh Wilbur and executive produced by Jake Oni, the LP came out in March 2019 via WPP Records/Spinefarm. Guest artists on the effort include late LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, Paolo Gregoletto and Alex Bent of TRIVIUM, Jacoby […]
• Primitive Man Unveil Devastating New Track, “The Lifer”
  Primitive Man, aka the heaviest band in existence, have released a new song, “The Lifer,” from their forthcoming album, Immersion. Frontman Ethan McCarthy comments: “’The Lifer’ is about being cursed with and unable to shed the desire to create. The lack of financial security that comes with that. It is also about the ever-present on the road psychosis […]
• Serj Tankian Praises Viral Nigerian Metal Wedding Reception Video
  'Simply awesome,' says Tankian of the passionate wedding reception video. Continue reading…
• DEEP PURPLE’s STEVE MORSE Teaches You How To Play New Single ‘Man Alive’ (Video)
  A video of DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse teaching you how to play the band’s new single, “Man Alive”, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Whoosh!”, which will be released on August 7 via earMUSIC. “It’s an abstract concept,” frontman and lyricist Ian Gillan told Billboard about the […]
• PAPA ROACH Releases 2020 Version Of ‘Tightrope’ Song From ‘Infest’ Album
  California rockers PAPA ROACH have released a 2020 version of the song “Tightrope”, which originally appeared on the band’s multi-platinum, classic album “Infest”. Check it out below. “Infest” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess […]
• QUIET RIOT Cancels Arkansas Concert Due To ‘Serious Health Concerns’
  Due to “serious health concerns,” QUIET RIOT has elected to cancel its previously announced “socially distanced” concert on July 4 month at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas as part of the Magic Springs Summer Concert Series. MOLLY HATCHET and BLACKFOOT will still perform as planned. This past Tuesday (June 16), […]
• Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea Stuns Fans As He Declares Admiration For A Rap Album
  The iconic bass guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, stunned his followers by revealing his favorite rap album of all time via sharing a new post on his official Twitter account. In the post, Flea praised the talent of famous rapper Killah Priest and shared his thoughts about him. He stated that Killah Priest’s […]
• DOKKEN To Be Rejoined By Guitarist REB BEACH For Two Concerts Next Month
  DOKKEN has announced a pair of socially distanced concerts next month that will feature special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE). Support at the shows will come from LYNCH MOB, which is led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch. Both dates will include an “encore performance” with Lynch and DOKKEN leader Don Dokken. The shows […]

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• Rolling Stones Icon Keith Richards’ New Photo Reminds Us How He Snorted His Father’s Ashes
  On his official social media account, The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has shared an unseen photo of himself with his dad Bert, who passed away at the age of 84 in 2002. In the caption area, Keith wrote a simple message to celebrate Fathers Day of his dad and also shared that Max Vadukul […]
• Adam Lambert Announces An Event With Katy Perry, His Ex-Boyfriend Sends A Message In Front Of The Fans
  The current live vocalist of Queen, Adam Lambert, took his official Instagram account to announce a new ‘Pride’ event featuring Katy Perry and excited the fans with this announcement. Adam stated that he will be joining the iHeartRadio’s ‘Can’t Cancel Pride: Helping LGBTQ+ People in Need’ show on June 25, 2020, and said that he is […]
• Sandness unleash lyric video for single “Alive & Kickin’” from upcoming new EP ‘Enter Please’
  Sandness . The post Sandness unleash lyric video for single “Alive & Kickin'” from upcoming new EP ‘Enter Please’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Puffra unveil video for single “Don’t Let This Song (Be Too Long)” from album ‘I.d.L.Y.’
  Puffra . The post Puffra unveil video for single “Don’t Let This Song (Be Too Long)” from album ‘I.d.L.Y.’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• KURT COBAIN’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Guitar Sells For $6 Million At Auction
  Julien’s Auctions’ marquee two-day music auction event “Music Icons” culminated today in a world-record-breaking sale of one of the most recognized and important guitars in rock ‘n’ roll history: the acoustic-electric guitar played by Kurt Cobain during NIRVANA’s acclaimed “MTV Unplugged” performance. The legendary instrument played by one of rock’s most influential musicians and icons […]
• Michael Jackson Son Prince Gives Some Advice To Fans Over Good And Bad Habits
  Legendary pop star Michael Jackson’s son and the brother of Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, gave some great advice to the fans via his official Instagram account and showed how a kind-hearted person he is. Prince replied to the good and bad habits to his followers by using the stories section of Instagram and gave some […]
• BILLY GIBBONS Discusses ZZ TOP’s Next Album, Hints At JEFF BECK Guest Appearance
  ZZ TOP is preparing to enter the studio to begin work on its sixteenth studio album. The follow-up to 2012’s “La Futura” will reportedly once again be produced by Rick Rubin, who has previously worked with everyone from Adele, Kanye West and Justin Timberlake to METALLICA, AC/DC and Johnny Cash. Asked in a recent interview […]
• Unleash the Archers Release New Song + Video, “Abyss”
  Canada’s Unleash the Archers have released the title track from their forthcoming fifth album, Abyss. You can check it out via the below music video. Abyss comes out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records. Pre-order it here. The post Unleash the Archers Release New Song + Video, “Abyss” appeared first on MetalSucks.
• DEVILDRIVER’s DEZ FAFARA Says ‘Nothing Has Changed’ In His Life Under Quarantine
  In a recent interview with Australia’s Silver Tiger Media, DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara spoke about “Dealing With Demons I” — the band’s first release of new, original material since 2016’s “Trust No One”. He said: “The [album’s first single] is ‘Keep Away From Me’. The record is called ‘Dealing With Demons’. It’s a double-volume staggered […]
• Mountain’s Foot release new self-titled album
  Mountain’s . The post Mountain’s Foot release new self-titled album appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Former Lorna Shore Vocalist CJ McCreery Responds to Abuse Allegations
  This past December, Lorna Shore fired their frontman, CJ McCreery, following allegations from an ex-girlfriend of emotional and sexual abuse, as well as the use of racist language. At the end of January, Lorna Shore released a new album, Immortal, that included McCreery’s vocals intact. Meanwhile, McCreery has remained silent regarding the allegations… …until now: […]
• Guns N’ Roses Release Second Episode of New Concert Streaming Series
  Guns N’ Roses have released the second installation of Not in This Lifetime Selects, a streaming series offering pro-shot highlights from their “Not in This Lifetime” tour, which reunited original members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan for the first time in 20+ years. This new episode focuses on the band’s 2018 performance at England’s […]
• Hookers & Blow to release single “Ziggy Stardust” on July 6th and covers album later this year
  Hookers . The post Hookers & Blow to release single “Ziggy Stardust” on July 6th and covers album later this year appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Mike Shinoda Praises Deftones Album Saying ‘Nobody Was Making Anything Sounded Like That’
  Linkin Park legend Mike Shinoda has recently interviewed by Spin Magazine’s Chris Harris and shared what he thinks about American alternative metal band Deftones’ iconic album ‘Adrenaline’ for the first time ever. As Mike spread great words about Adrenalin, as well as the other classic of the band named Around The Fur, he also admitted […]
• MATT SORUM: ‘Musicians Aren’t Allowed To Tour But Our President Can Throw A Rally To 20K People In An Arena?’
  Matt Sorum has expressed his bewilderment over the fact that President Donald Trump was allowed to host a campaign rally in Oklahoma amid warnings from health officials about the coronavirus. The former GUNS N’ ROSES drummer tweeted out his comments as Trump held his first rally since early March inside Tulsa’s 19,000-seat Bank Of Oklahoma […]
• Killswitch Engage Singer Jesse Leach Thanks To His Parents By Writing An Emotional Letter
  Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach posted a photo of himself with his parents on Instagram and wrote a long emotional open letter to thank them: ‘I’m forever in your debt for all you have done for me.’ As you might know, the lead singer of Killswitch Engage, Jesse Leach has been struggling with mental illness […]
• PAPA ROACH Signs New Record Deal; Next Album Due In Early 2021
  PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Singapore’s LAMC Productions about how he and his bandmates have been spending their coronavirus downtime. He said (see video below): “As we’ve been, I guess, quarantined in our homes for a while, we’ve been doing a lot of songwriting. And we have probably about 10 songs written at […]
• Pink Floyd Mourn Death Of Vera Lynn By Sharing A Song From Roger Waters Era
  The official Twitter account of Pink Floyd shared a tweet about the sad death of Vera Lynn to honor her by adding the Roger Waters song, ‘Vera‘ on their Spotify playlist. The famous British musician, Vera Lynn, better known for her appearance at a Roger Waters song, sadly passed away on June 18, 2020, at […]
• 20 Years Ago: Deftones Release Their ‘White Pony’ Album
  On June 20, 2000, Deftones hit the big time. Continue reading…
• Guns N’ Roses Bassist Duff McKagan Names His Two Favorite Humans
  Guns N’ Roses‘ legendary bassist Duff McKagan posted a picture on Instagram to celebrate ‘Juneteenth‘ revealing his two favorite human beings: ‘Frederick Douglass and Prince.’ The talented bass guitarist of Guns N’ Roses Duff McKagan hasn’t been an active user of social media platforms. However, he’s been sharing statements about certain issues from time to […]
• CHRIS CORNELL’s Daughter TONI To Remember Her Dad In BILLBOARD Instagram Takeover On Father’s Day
  Chris Cornell’s daughter Toni will discuss her late father when she takes over Billboard’s Instagram Stories at noon ET on Father’s Day, Sunday (June 21). To watch the 15-year-old remember the SOUNDGARDEN singer, follow Billboard on Instagram and check out the Stories beginning at 12 p.m. ET Sunday. This past April, Toni performed an acoustic […]
• MetalSucks’ Least-Sucky Songs of the Week
  Working on a Saturday to keep you bums entertained sucks. But you know what doesn’t suck? These songs! Ensiferum – “Andromeda” Even people who don’t normally like Ensiferum dig this song. Filter – “Thoughts and Prayers” Hey man, nice shot: Richard Patrick takes aim at the hollow promises from politicians following school shooting after school […]
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s TOMMY LEE: Why I Decided To Cover PRINCE’s ‘When You Were Mine’ For Upcoming ‘Andro’ Solo Album
  MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Australia’s Studio 10 about his decision to cover Prince’s “When You Were Mine” on his upcoming third solo album, “Andro”. He said (see video below): “I, forever, have been a Prince fan; I’ve had the opportunity to meet him. I’ve been a fan of his forever, and this […]
• Manic Eden’s debut album feat. guitarist Adrian Vandenberg and singer Ron Young to be reissued
  Manic . The post Manic Eden’s debut album feat. guitarist Adrian Vandenberg and singer Ron Young to be reissued appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood’s Family Secrets About Drug Usage Revealed By His Son
  In a recent interview for U.K.’s DailyMail, The Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood‘s son Jamie talked about being raised in a rock and roll star’s house: ‘Drugs were normal in my family.’ The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and model Jo Wood were married for 24 years up until their divorce in 2009. They had […]
• Green Day Singer Billie Joe Armstrong Reveals The Importance Of Reparations For Musicians
  Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong took his official Instagram account to talk about the meaning of ‘reparations’ and shared some great quotes for his followers. Billie shared these posts on the stories and explained why reparations are the liberation. Also, he stated that liberations don’t need to come from the guilt, it can grow […]
• Gary Holt Says Exodus Has A Million New Riffs For New Album, And He’s Not Kidding
  Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt joined a Q&A for Marshall Amplification on Instagram and revealed the results of Exodus’ hard work for the new album. During a Q&A for Marshall Amplification’s Instagram account, the talented guitarist of Slayer and Exodus, Gary Holt talked about the new songs that Exodus had been working on for […]
• Revocation Issue Statement Re: Parting Ways With Guitarist Dan Gargiulo
  Revocation have issued a statement regarding the departure of their longtime guitarist, Dan Gargiulo. Gargiulo announced this week that he was leaving the band after ten years. In the statement, Revocation say they are currently writing their next album, and will not replace Gargiulo until they begin the tour cycle for that release. You can […]
• Ted Nugent Joins Cast Of A Film About Being A Proud Supporter Of Donald Trump
  Famous rock musician and patriot Ted Nugent‘s wife Shemane posted a picture on her Instagram page and announced a new project she and Ted were proudly going to be a part of. As you might remember, rock music veteran Ted Nugent and his wife Shemane Nugent have been passionate supporters of 45th President, Donald Trump. […]
• Brian Welch Sends A Video Message To Korn Fans Who Celebrate His Birthday
  On a recent Instagram post, Korn guitarist Brian Welch uploaded showed his gratefulness to the fans who celebrated his 50th birthday by uploading a new video and shared his opinion about the current state of the USA. In the video, Brian also mentioned about his birthday being the same date with Juneteenth, also known as […]
• 31 Years Ago: Faith No More Release ‘The Real Thing’
  Their first album with Mike Patton. Continue reading…
• The Station Nightclub fire survivor Scotty Dunbar releases single “Memories Never Fade Away”
  The . The post The Station Nightclub fire survivor Scotty Dunbar releases single “Memories Never Fade Away” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Melissa Reese Shares How Guns N’ Roses Took Part In Last Of Us Part II
  Guns N’ Roses’ beautiful keyboardist and multi-talented star, Melissa Reese, has shared a new photo on her official Instagram account to unveil how she took part in making the soundtracks of The Last Of Us Part II. According to Melissa, she’s been working for almost 5 years for the latest exclusive title of the Sony […]
• CHRIS ADLER Is ‘Excited’ To Hear New LAMB OF GOD Album, Says He Left His Drum Throne ‘In Good Hands’ With ART CRUZ
  Chris Adler opened up about his exit from LAMB OF GOD during a live interview this past Thursday night (June 18) with AndrewHaug.com, Australia’s first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and metal online radio station. The chat coincided with the release of the self-titled new album from LAMB OF GOD, which officially parted ways with Chris last […]
• Papa Roach Singer Jacoby Shaddix Tells The Tragic Story Of His Bestfriend Who Attempted Suicide
  Papa Roach singer and also long-time fronting member of the band, Papa Roach, was the latest interview guest of Metal Hammer, and he talked about one of the biggest hits of the band: ‘Last Resort.’ Jacoby Shaddix shared the background story of their most-anticipated song ever and stated that the song is telling the story […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Wife Confirms The Death Of A Family Member In An Emotional Way
  Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s wife and talented dancer, Janie Van Halen, took her official Instagram account to announce the death of her brother, Tom. Janie shared pictures of him and prayed for his soul. Janie seemed devasted after this sad news and mourned his death. Also, the community showed their support to Janie by […]
• Mötley Crüe Announces New Merch Collection For 35th Anniversary Of ‘Theatre Of Pain’
  On its official Twitter account, Mötley Crüe made an announcement about their brand new merchandise regarding the 35th anniversary of ‘Theatre Of Pain‘ album. As you might remember, the glam metal band Mötley Crüe released their third studio album, ‘Theatre Of Pain,’ on June 21, 1985. Prior to the release of the album, the band […]
• EXODUS’s GARY HOLT Defends BABYMETAL Against Criticism From Metal Purists
  EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has defended BABYMETAL against the “gimmick” tag given to them by critics. Established in 2010, BABYMETAL is the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal. BABYMETAL’s members — Suzuka Nakamoto (a.k.a. Su-Metal, who handles vocals and dancing) […]
• Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Says He’s “Tired” of Not Being Credited as the Creator of the Blast Beat
  In a new-old interview with Drumtalk (the interview was conducted last year in Germany, but is just being released on YouTube now for some reason), Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante takes credit for creating the blast beat, and says he’s “tired” of not getting his due: “There’s this style of beat called ‘blast beat,’ and I […]
• 25 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Forbidden’
  The last of five albums Black Sabbath recorded with vocalist Tony Martin. Continue reading…
• Watch THE PRETTY RECKLESS Perform Acoustic Version Of ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ While In Quarantine
  THE PRETTY RECKLESS performed a quarantine acoustic version of “Death By Rock And Roll”, the title track of the band’s forthcoming album, during a June 18 iHeartRadio Facebook Live session. You can now watch it below. The LP will be released via Fearless Records in the U.S. and Century Media Records in the rest of […]
• Lzzy Hale: We’d ‘Get Worse as Musicians’ by Using Backing Tracks
  Halestorm pride themselves on playing 100 percent live. Continue reading…
• Steve Vai Recalls The Time He Played For David Lee Roth And Says It Seems Surreal To Me
  Legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai remembered the times that he played with Van Halen’s David Lee Roth by sharing a video on his official Twitter account and explained how he felt like. In the tweet, Steve stated that it seems surreal to him playing with another legend like David and the whole experience was life […]
• Today in Rock History – June 20
  1966, The Beatles release their album Yesterday & Today, featuring the band wearing butcher’s aprons on the front cover surrounded by decapitated baby dolls. At the time, some of the Beatles defended the use of the Butcher photograph. John Lennon said that it was “as relevant as Vietnam” and McCartney said that their critics were […]
• ANTHRAX’s CHARLIE BENANTE Is ‘Tired’ Of Not Being Credited As Pioneer Of ‘Blast Beat’
  ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante says that he is “tired” of not being recognized as a pioneer of the “blast beat.” A type of fast drum beat characteristic of extreme heavy metal styles such as black metal, death metal and grindcore, a blast beat is basically a single stroke roll broken up between the snare drum […]
• Rage Against the Machine Streams Spike 62 Percent Amid Protests
  That number continues to climb as millions take a stand against racism and police brutality. Continue reading…
• Steve Blaze weighs in on how some past Lillian Axe members want nothing to do with the band
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• Lenny Kravitz Says We Have To Take Action For Black People And Equality
  The iconic vocalist Lenny Kravitz took his official Instagram account to celebrate the Juneteenth and shared some wise words for his followers by mentioning the equality of the people. In the caption, Lenny stated that there are still some things to do against racism, and we need to take action to make it happen. Also, […]
• POISON’s BRET MICHAELS Reveals Some Of His Biggest Life Regrets
  In a new interview with Beverly Hills Magazine, POISON frontman discussed the recent release of his personal scrapbook memoir, titled “Auto-Scrap-Ography”. The book is an amalgamation of Michaels’s timestamped photographs, inspirational musings, landmark memories, and deep thoughts, penned by the singer himself. Speaking about some of his biggest life regrets, Michaels said: “One regret is […]

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• Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GUNS N’ ROSES’ Performance At 2018 DOWNLOAD Festival
  GUNS N’ ROSES has released video footage of the band’s June 2018 performance at the U.K.’s Download festival. The 30-minute clip is part of the new GN’R web series dubbed “Not In This Lifetime Selects” featuring highlights from nearly four-year “Not In This Lifetime” tour. Featured songs: 00:00 Slither (VELVET REVOLVER cover) 04:16 Rocket Queen […]
• Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Shares The Key Of His Success: “I Never Drank, I Never Did Drugs”
  Twisted Sister legend Dee Snider had a new interview with FOX17 Rock & Review’s YouTube channel and talked about his latest solo album named ‘For The Love Of Metal Live!’ and how he managed to build a name for himself once again through radio shows and famous reality tv shows. The iconic 65-year-old star also […]
• Chris Adler + Ex-Megadeth Bassist’s New Rock Band Releases EP
  Hear two songs from Firstborne. Continue reading…
• The 10 Most Influential Grunge Icons of All Time
  They each had a major impact on this short time in history. Continue reading…
• Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro Releases Solo Track “EDM (e-Dependent Mind)”
  Guitarist Kiko Loureiro, of Megadeth and Angra renown, has released a new solo song called “EDM (e-Dependent Mind.” Hey, that title is clever on multiple levels! It’s an instrumental track, so there are no lyrics to dissect. But in case the name didn’t give it away, the video, which was directed by Leo Liberti, makes […]
• New JOURNEY Drummer NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN To Release ‘Immortality’ Solo Album In August
  Multiple Grammy and Emmy-winning hitmaker Narada Michael Walden, who has produced multi-million-selling smashes for superstars Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and many others, has been signed to Quarto Valley Records. On August 8, he will release the dynamic new solo album, “Immortality”, a progressive music masterpiece that recalls his early days as the drummer […]
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Hopes SERJ TANKIAN Was ‘Misunderstood’ When He Branded Fans Who Support TRUMP ‘Hypocrites’
  SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan says that he hopes singer Serj Tankian “was misunderstood” when he said that fans who listen to their music and support U.S. president Donald Trump are “hypocrites.” Earlier this week, Tankian posted the lyrics to one of SYSTEM’s early tracks, “Temper”, on Instagam, along with a message explaining […]
• STRYPER Announces ‘Even The Devil Believes’ Single
  Openly Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release “Even The Devil Believes”, the first single from their forthcoming album, on Friday, June 26. The single cover artwork can be seen below. A week ago, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet described the song in an Instagram post as “metal,” “powerful,” “relevant” and “life changing.” He added: “It is […]
• Rage Against the Machine/ Run the Jewels Mash-Up Panthers Like a Panther
  DJ Skarface has followed the love affair between Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha and the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels to its natural conclusion: he made a baby! More accurately: he made a 13+ minute mash-up of RATM and RTJ utilizing Rage songs like “Killing in the Name,” “Bombtrack,” “Guerrilla Radio,” and […]
• Nikki Sixx’s Daughter Shows Off Her New Leg Tattoo Featuring A Mythological Figure From Hindu Culture
  Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx’s daughter and model, worldwide art shop owner at the same time, Frankie Sixx, has shared a new photo on her Instagram Stories to show off her latest leg tattoo for the first time. You may already familiar with our other articles that Frankie is obsessed with making tattoos and it […]
• Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Announces New Changes About Her Upcoming Youtube Show
  Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale took her official Instagram account to announce the changes on ‘Raise Your Horns’ show on Youtube and excited the fans with it. Lzzy stated that they wanted to make acoustic sessions in honor of Juneteenth, which is also known as Freedom Day, and said that they will be answering the questions […]
• Former Enuff Z’Nuff frontman Donnie Vie releases video for new single “All My Favorite Things”
  Former . The post Former Enuff Z’Nuff frontman Donnie Vie releases video for new single “All My Favorite Things” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• EXODUS’s STEVE ‘ZETRO’ SOUZA: ‘I’m Not Ready To Die Or Check Out Yet’
  In a recent video question-and-answer session with fans, EXODUS’s Steve “Zetro” Souza was asked how he stays motivated after all these years. The 56-year-old singer responded (see video below): “I’m a ball of energy. I never say die. I’m not ready to die or check out yet. I have so many things that I want […]
• Bloody Heels release 360° music video for single “Farewell To Yesterday”
  Bloody . The post Bloody Heels release 360° music video for single “Farewell To Yesterday” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Imagine Dragons Singer Dan Reynolds Offers His Daily Dose Of Serotonin Video To All Of His Fans
  Imagine Dragon’s talented vocalist Dan Reynolds has been happily married to the musician Aja Volkman since 2011. Aja is also known as being the frontwoman of an Indie Rock band called Nico Vega. The couple has three daughters and a newborn son. Recently on his official Twitter account, Dan shared a video of his little […]
• How Do Metallica’s Album Sales Compare to the Rest of the Big Four?
  Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax. No four metal bands are as often grouped together as those, often celebrated as The Big Four of Thrash, or simply The Big Four. Metallica have long been the leaders of the group, far and away the biggest and most commercially successful, not just in thrash but in all of metal. […]
• YES Founding Member JON ANDERSON Releases New Single ‘WDMCF’
  Legendary YES singer and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Jon Anderson has released “WDMCF” (“Where Does Music Come From”), the third single off of his highly anticipated new solo album, “1000 Hands”, an effort nearly 30 years in the making. “1000 Hands” will be Anderson’s first release via his new partnership with Blue […]
• BEYOND THE BLACK Releases Music Video For ‘Human’
  German symphonic metallers BEYOND THE BLACK have released the official music video for “Human”, the latest single off their new album “Hørizøns”, out now via Napalm Records. “Human” features an almost daunting glimpse at the future, but also symbolizes the sophistication of another modern and equally gloomy melodic rock piece. Their new single is a […]
• We Have Another Mystery Band: Who Are Sleep Token?
  Put your detective skills to work. Continue reading…
• Too Soon? Motoid Man’s Best of 2020… So Far
  Black lives matter. Defund the police. Trans rights are human rights. Capitalism was a mistake. Here are 40 albums from 2020 that are almost as pissed as I am. Abysmal Dawn – Phylogenesis (SoM)Acid Mammoth – Under Acid Hoof (Heavy Psych Sounds)Afterbirth – Four Dimensional Flesh (Unique Leader Records)Ambush – Infidel (High Roller Records)Azusa – […]
• Stone Sour Shares Corey Taylor’s Demo Records After 12 Years Of Waiting
  The official Instagram account of Corey Taylor’s Stone Sour has uploaded the unlistened demo of their legendary song ‘Hesitate’ and revealed the never-told-before story behind it. The band used the words of the guitarist, Josh Rand, and he stated that ‘Hesitate’ was one of the first songs that Corey brought into the demo sessions and […]
• The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Celebrates His 78th Birthday Making An Acrobatic Move
  The Beatles legend Paul McCartney’s daughter and talented photographer, Mary McCartney, celebrated the 78th birthday of her father on Instagram and shared one of the rarest photos of Paul. As you can see in the picture below, Paul was laying down on the ground and holding his legs thought the sky. This way, Paul showed […]
• Steel Panther Become a Boy Band, System of a Down Drummer Becomes a Putz, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
  The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of June 13 – June 19, 2020 Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the world of metal? Catch up below: For their new music video, Steel Panther turned themselves into a boy band.System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan made a false, racist claim about abortion […]
• DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH’s In-Progress New Album ‘Has A Layer Of Very Intriguing Stories In It’
  MEGADETH bassist spoke to Sydney Taylor of the “Metal From The Inside” podcast about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Dystopia” album. He said (hear audio below): “It’s been long [laughs] — it’s been a long process. It’s interesting that in hindsight, it’s all part of the […]
• Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Doesn’t Rule Out Autobiography
  During an appearance on the latest episode of the “In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie” podcast, former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked if he had any plans to write an autobiography. He responded (see video below): “Do I have any plans? No. But it has been brought up. I’ve had people approach […]
• MAX CAVALERA Is Writing Music For Next SOULFLY Album: ‘I’m Still Musically Hungry’
  SOULFLY’s Max Cavalera spoke to Kazakhstan’s “Armatura” podcast about how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime. He said (see video below): “I’ve just been writing music. I’m writing some riffs for the next SOULFLY [album] or next thing I do… I’m very inspired right now for riffs and music. I listen to a lot […]
• Mike Portnoy Criticizes ‘Live Nation’ By Calling Them Greedy Machine
  On a recent Instagram post, former drummer of Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy, shared his reaction after seeing the changes in live music shows by the companies and explained how it feels like to read these. The largest event company in North America, Live Nation, decided to change its policy and wanted to give less money […]
• MIKE PORTNOY Has No Plans To Write Autobiography: ‘It Seems Like Everything’s Been Said Already’
  Mike Portnoy says that he has no plans to write an autobiography. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer addressed the possibility of a tell-all book while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked if he has ever thought of penning an […]
• Attila’s Chris Fronzak Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations
  Here's the full story. Continue reading…
• CANDLEMASS To ‘Try Out’ New Material During Livestream
  On Friday, July 3, Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will perform live from Studio Gröndal in Stockholm. The band will play songs from its highly successful 2019 “Door To Doom” tour as well as trying out some brand new material. “I got some really cool riffs that would be great to jam away on that […]
• Today in Rock History – June 19
  1965, The Who, Solomon Burke, Zoot Money, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Spencer Davis Group, Marianne Faithful, Long John Baldry, The Birds, (featuring a young Ronnie Wood), Dave Witting, and the Ray Martin Group all appeared at Uxbridge Blues Festival, England. 1965, The Four Tops went to number one on the […]
• Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Electra Flaunts Her Fit Body During Squat Workout
  Megadeth’s legendary frontman Dave Mustaine’s daughter and considered as one of the most beautiful young models of the era, Electra Mustaine, has shared a new Instagram Stories video to show off her latest gym-session with the followers. As you will check out the video below, Electra has reposted her gym-partner and boxing trainer Larry Donald’s […]
• Chris Adler Launches New Project, Firstborne
  Firstborne is one of those fun projects where I, the hypeman, need only share the band’s line-up to pique your interest: Chris Adler (ex-Lamb of God, Megadeth’s Dystopia) – drumsJames LoMenzo (ex-Megadeth, ex-Black Label Society, ex-White Lion, etc.) – bassMyrone (fucking MYRONE, bruh!) – guitarGirish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles) – vocals “Whoa!” say you, […]
• Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Teams Up With Former MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO In FIRSTBORNE
  Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler has teamed up with fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo on new project FIRSTBORNE. FIRSTBORNE’s self-titled debut EP marks the acclaimed drummer’s first dedicated band release since his departure from MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD. FIRSTBORNE features Girish Pradhan on vocals and guitar, Myrone on guitar, LoMenzo on bass, and Adler […]
• Fit for an Autopsy Guitarist Goes Viral for Roadside Good Deed
  The motorist shared her account of the kind actions. Continue reading…
• Fit For an Autopsy Guitarist Goes Viral in Racial Feel-Good Moment
  A young black woman was driving down the highway when her car ran out of gas, so she did the only thing one can do in that situation: pulled over to the side of the road and called for roadside assistance. The dispatcher told her she’d need to wait about 90 minutes for help to […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Shares The Good Part Of Getting A Surgery During Lockdown
  The legendary Black Sabbath member and The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, has attended his lovely wife Sharon Osbourne’s show Talk@Home with his daughter Kelly and talked about the post-surgery process. You might already remember, Ozzy has been struggling with lots of diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease, probably due to drug and alcohol abuse. Also, […]
• Sh*t That Comes Out Today: June 19, 2020
  Happy Juneteenth! Despite today being a major milestone for the Black community, it’s still a Friday, and that means new release day — no stopping capitalism! Here’s some information about the holiday for you to read while listening to kick-ass metal. GreyhawkKeepers of the Flame (Fighter) Did I include this entirely because of the cover […]
• Steven Tyler Daughter Mia Says She Woke Up With A Supernatural Message From Nature
  On Instagram, Aerosmith‘s iconic frontman Steven Tyler‘s actress daughter Mia Tyler posted a picture of her garden and shared the interesting coincidence she came across in nature. The legendary rock music vocalist Steven Tyler’s daughter from his marriage with American actress and model Cyrinda Foxe, Mia Tyler is also a model and an actress like […]
• ROBERT PLANT, OZZY OSBOURNE And ALICE COOPER Are Among 600 Artists Asking Congress To Save Independent Venues
  Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl are among 600 artists who have written an open letter to Congress urging them to help save independent music venues in the U.S. The National Independent Venue Association posted the letter yesterday (June 18) and revealed a list of the signatories asking the government to financially […]
• JACK RUSSELL Is Putting Finishing Touches On Sequel To GREAT WHITE’s LED ZEPPELIN Tribute Album ‘Great Zeppelin’
  Jack Russell says that he is putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to the GREAT WHITE album “Great Zeppelin: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin”. Released in 1998, “Great Zeppelin: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin” was a covers album dedicated to songs of LED ZEPPELIN. It was recorded live in December 1996 at the Galaxy […]
• MEGADETH’s KIKO LOUREIRO Releases New Solo Song ‘EDM (e-Dependent Mind)’
  MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has released the first song from his upcoming “Open Source” fifth solo album, an instrumental titled “EDM (e-Dependent Mind)”. The new track features Loureiro on guitar and keyboards, as well as Felipe Andreoli on bass and Bruno Valverde on drums. “Open Source” will be the follow-up to “Sounds Of Innocence”, which […]
• Calm Down, Everyone, That Leaked Live Nation Memo About Reduced Artist Pay Only Applies to *Festivals*… But the Reality is Even Worse
  Live Nation were back in the headlines yesterday after a leaked memo from the event promoter mega-force to talent agencies suggested that the company is trying to shift the fiscal burden they’ve suffered under the coronavirus pandemic onto artists. New policies outlined in the memo included reducing artist guarantees by 20% from their 2020 level, […]
• Sevendust Guitarist: Our Past Confederate Imagery Usage Was Wrong
  'You live and learn, you admit when you do wrong and you change. And that's what everyone needs to do,' said Clint Lowery. Continue reading…
• This Weekend’s Top Livestreams: Foo Fighters, Deftones, Black Label Society, Suicide Silence and More
  The weekend is here, the weekend is finally here! Which means it’s time for more of… fondly reminiscing about a time when we could all go out and congregate in public without a care in the world … while we live vicariously by watching our favorite bands perform online instead! MetalSucks has got you covered […]
• Elton John Pays Respect To Person He Owes Everything About His Musical Career
  Legendary rock star Sir Elton John has celebrated the birthday of producer Ray Williams, the person who discovered Elton, via his official Instagram account, and Elton showed his gratitude to him. In the caption, Elton wrote that Ray was the person who discovered his potential and said that he owes him a great deal because […]
• The Sword Guitarist: “If You Voted for Donald Trump You Need to Take a Look at Your Life”
  The Sword guitarist Kyle Shutt was our guest on this week’s episode of The MetalSucks Podcast, and as could be expected given all that’s going on in the world right now, he had plenty to say on current events, most notably the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Speaking on the uncertainty of […]
• Disturbed’s David Draiman Talks About The Killer Song They’ve Made During Lockdown
  During a recent interview with Kylie Olsson for a Youtube channel, Disturbed frontman David Draiman revealed the details of the new songs that the band had been working on for a while. The heavy metal band Disturbed‘s vocalist, David Draiman, joined an interview for a Youtube channel named Download Festival and talked about the new […]
• HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE On Use Of Backing Tracks At Rock Shows: ‘I’m Not A Fan Of When I Find Out My Favorite Bands Do That’
  HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke to “Offstage With DWP” about her band’s insistence on performing completely live — without the aid of backing tracks. “We do it more selfishly, not necessarily as a statement,” she said (see video below). ‘But it has kind of become this interesting statement. We’re very proud of that. But also, […]

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• Guitarist Dan Gargiulo Quits Revocation
  Dan Gargiulo has quit Revocation after ten years with the band. Says the guitarist via social media: “I have been reluctant to post anything about myself in the midst of what’s going on in the world, but I feel the need to so that my bandmates can move forward. I’ve decided to leave Revocation to […]
• MIKE PORTNOY Says He Spent Last New Year’s Eve With DREAM THEATER Bassist JOHN MYUNG: ‘We Had A Great Time Together’
  Mike Portnoy has revealed that he spent last New Year’s Eve with his former bandmate, DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer addressed his relationship with Myung while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked if he […]
• Rob Zombie’s Wife Sheri Tries To Look Like A Breaking Bad Character In Studio
  The famous musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie‘s wife Sheri posted a picture of herself on Instagram wearing a mask which made her look like a character from ‘Breaking Bad.’ The heavy metal musician Rob Zombie has been married to the American model and actress Sheri Moon since 2002. The couple married after almost nine years […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Makes Fun Of His Daughter Kelly: “She Never Stops Talking”
  The legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne joined a show named ‘The Talk‘ with his wife Sharon and his daughter Kelly and revealed the details of their quarantine life at home as a family. As you might remember, Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne had a rough year regarding his health problems. He was diagnosed with a form […]
• COREY TAYLOR: ‘I’m Gagging To Play A Live Show; I’m Losing My Mind’
  In a brand new interview with “The Mistress Carrie Podcast”, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor spoke about his inability to perfom any live shows during the coronavirus pandemic. He said (hear audio below): “It sucks because on one side I feel like I’m shackled because a lot of the promoters won’t book anything […]
• Kid Rock’s Bar’s Beer Permit Suspended for Violating Covid-19 Law
  No drinking beer with dad here. Continue reading…
• Unleash The Archers Debut Storming ‘Abyss’ Album Title Track
  The fifth album from Canada's power metal heroes is on the way. Continue reading…
• Live Nation Demand Artists Take 20 Percent Pay Cut in 2021
  To make up for their losses this year. Continue reading…
• Taylor Momsen Teases The New Music Video Of Pretty Reckless With A Creepy Video
  The Pretty Reckless’ frontwoman Taylor Momsen teased a new music video of the band’s newest song, ‘Death By Rock And Roll,’ via her official Instagram account and excited the fans. After a short period, the band released the music video on Youtube, which features the illustrations and drawing for most of the part, and also, […]
• Van Halen Singer David Lee Roth Discusses How He Broke His Nose On National TV
  During a recent video shared by the fans on Twitter, the legendary Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth told the story of how he ended up breaking his nose on a national TV. The multitalented musician, David Lee Roth, parted ways with his band Van Halen in 1985 and decided to work on his solo […]
• Metallica Announces That James Hetfield Prepares To Release His Own Book
  The official social media accounts of Metallica have shared a new message on both Instagram and Twitter simultaneously and announced that James Hetfield is going to release a coffee table book really soon. According to the official announcement, the book will contain high-quality pictures of Papa Het’s custom-built car collection and it’s now on pre-sale, […]
• Adam Lambert Says He’s Completely Heartbroken While Announcing The Cancel Of His Upcoming Tour
  Adam Lambert, who is the current live vocalist of Queen, saddened the fans by making a new announcement about his upcoming show via his official Instagram account and revealed his feelings with the fans. As you might already know, Adam released a new solo album named ‘Velvet’ on March 20, 2020, and dominated the scene. […]
• Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Scores Herself Using A ‘How High Maintenance Are You’ Test
  Halestorm vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale responded to a fan’s post via her official Twitter account and showed how high maintenance person she is. As you can read the conversation below, Lzzy stated that she only goes with ‘Wears High Heel’ and ‘Owns 20+ Pairs of Shoes’ options and earned only 10 points from that […]
• EXODUS To Enter Studio In September
  EXODUS will enter the studio in September to begin recording its long-awaited new album. The San Francisco Bay Area thrashers’ next disc will be the follow-up to 2014’s “Blood In Blood Out”, which was the group’s first release since the departure of the group’s lead singer of nine years, Rob Dukes, and the return of […]
• Sammy Hagar’s Daughter Kama Is About To Show People How To Relax Using The Power Of Nature
  Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar‘s lovely daughter Kama Hagar posted a picture of herself on Instagram and shared some tips about how to relax using the power of nature. Van Halen star Sammy Hagar has two daughters, Kama and Samantha from his ongoing marriage with Kari Hagar. Sammy’s oldest daughter Kama Hagar has dedicated […]
• SET FOR 2021 … The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison & Joan Jett announce Summer 2021 Dates
  Metal Sludge — The long awaited return of Motley Crue will not be for another year. The Stadium Tour has officially announced their tour stops for the Summer of 2021.The tour features Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.The tour was set to kick off this week, but since CV19 took […]
• Disturbed Unveil Rescheduled 2021 ‘The Sickness’ Tour With Staind
  OOH-WAH-AH-AH-AH! Continue reading…
• Close the Hatch’s Modern Witchcraft: Necessary Listening
  There comes a point in every person’s life when they must decide whether to leave that lingering browser tab open, delaying its task for yet another day, or close it, to be forever forgotten. That moment is crucial, when you look deep into your soul and have an honest conversation with yourself: will I ever […]
• Guitarist Kurt James recalls being asked to join Stryper in the early ’80s
  Guitarist . The post Guitarist Kurt James recalls being asked to join Stryper in the early ’80s appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Too Soon? Jeff Treppel’s Best Metal Albums of 2020… So Far
  Halfway through the year already! Even though a bunch of stuff got pushed back because of the pandemic, I’ve still listened to a ton of metal while attempting to bring you guys accurate write-ups of each week’s new releases. Some of it even stuck with me. Here’s a mostly accurate list of my faves so […]
• Angeles to release new album ‘Hell On High Heels’ on July 3rd
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• QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Prove Show Must Go On With YouTube Tour Watch Party
  Forced by the coronavirus outbreak to postpone their much anticipated “Rhapsody” European summer tour which this Sunday, June 21, would have seen the band end its run of 14 U.K. arena shows at London’s The 02, having also played Manchester and Birmingham, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT are out to prove that even in these lockdown […]
• ART CRUZ On His First Album With LAMB OF GOD: ‘I Did My Best To Be Able To Be Myself’
  Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on June 19 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015’s “VII: Sturm Und Drang” marks LAMB OF GOD’s first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as the replacement for the […]
• “Cop Killer”: Ice-T Says Other Body Count Songs “Are More on Point With What I Believe Today”
  For reasons that require no explanation, Body Count’s iconic, controversial, and iconically controversial 1992 song, “Cop Killer,” has been on a lotta people’s minds lately. Just this past weekend, Billboard investigated the song’s ongoing absence from streaming services despite the fact that Body Count’s frontman and most famous member, Ice-T, owns the masters. And while […]
• CLINT LOWERY Addresses SEVENDUST’s Past Use Of Confederate Flag: ‘Things We Thought Were Cool Before Aren’t Cool Anymore’
  SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery says his band’s past use of the Confederate flag was done “as a spoof.” The Confederate battle emblem has long been decried as a symbol of racism and violence, and it has become a frequent target for protesters following the May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at […]
• Fever 333: Racist Statue Removal Shouldn’t Confuse Anyone
  The singer reflects on the current Black Lives Matter movement and what it means for history and the future. Continue reading…
• We’re Giving Away a Dean Guitars Exile Select Floyd 7-String!
  Our sister site Gear Gods recently got their hands on the sick as hell Dean Exile Select Floyd 7 String and gave it their patented Gear Gods Quality Control video treatment (spoiler alert: they love it!). If it weren’t obvious already, this guitar is an absolute shred machine in all the ways that count; the floating […]
• Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER To Be Interviewed On Australia’s AndrewHaug.com
  Former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler will be interviewed live tonight (Thursday, June 18) at 9:30 p.m. PDT / 12:30 a.m. EDT / 2:30 p.m. AEST (Friday) by AndrewHaug.com, Australia’s first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and metal online radio station launched by Andrew Haug, the former host of Triple J Australia’s “The Racket” radio show […]
• DISTURBED Announces 2021 Dates For ‘The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour’
  DISTURBED has confirmed the rescheduled 2021 dates for its “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour”, co-produced by Frank Productions and Live Nation. The amphitheater tour, with very special guest STAIND and BAD WOLVES, will begin on July 7, 2021 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for their rescheduled dates. “The […]
• Filter Seek Action Over Words With ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Song
  'It's time to start listening to each other,' says Patrick. Continue reading…
• Rage Against the Machine + Run the Jewels Mashed Up in Mixtape
  Zack's vocals over RTJ's beats. Continue reading…
• DEE SNIDER Reveals First Thing He Bought When He Struck It Rich
  In a brand new interview with Fox 17 Rock & Review, Dee Snider was asked how he keeps his voice in shape after all these years. The 65-year-old TWISTED SISTER frontman responded (see video below): “People say, ‘What do you attribute to that?’ And I say, ‘Believe it or not, healthy lifestyle.’ I never drank, […]
• Watch: Metal Musicians Unite to Say ‘F–k Racism’ in New Video
  As if that wasn't clear enough, they say, 'F–k white supremacy,' too. Continue reading…
• A.I. Bot Writes a Nirvana Song From Band’s Lyrics
  Here we are now, entertain us with the A.I.-written song 'Smother.' Continue reading…
• Ted Nugent Believes The COVID-19 Is Human-Made And Has A Strong Theory About It
  Rock music veteran and patriot Ted Nugent shared a long statement on his personal Facebook page about his theory regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and how the leftist media was trying to destroy America. Iconic musician Ted Nugent has been using his social media accounts often to express his thoughts on political and social issues in […]
• Whitesnake’s David Coverdale Confirms His Upcoming Surgery Is Not A Life-Threatening Situation
  Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale spoke in the interview with Michele Amabile and unveiled the details about his upcoming surgery. Also, David explained why he needs surgery. As you might remember, David announced that he has been suffering from two bilateral hernias since 2020 and revealed how bad it feels. However, he couldn’t have surgery due […]
• SUICIDE SILENCE’s MARK HEYLMUN Understands Why Some Fans Hated Self-Titled Album
  In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun spoke about the negative fan response to the band’s controversial 2017 self-titled album, which saw the group take a noticeable change in direction from its traditional deathcore sound. Asked if he feels he and his bandmates […]
• Queen’s Brian May Reveals The Song He Empathizes Most Recalling A Warming Story
  Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May shared an old concert video of his own band via Instagram and revealed the song that he empathizes with the most by showing off his talent at singing. In the video, the band was playing ‘It’s Only Make-Believe’ song by Conway Twitty and Brian was singing the song. Also, Brian […]
• Pink Floyd Mastermind David Gilmour Is Posing Like King Of The Guitar
  On a recent Instagram post, Pink Floyd star David Gilmour‘s wife Polly Samson shared a photo of her husband with a lovely caption: ‘King of the castle.’ Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour and author Polly Samson have been happily married for more than 28 years now. The couple also has four children. The novelist Polly […]
• Mark Tremonti Recalls The Time Eddie Van Halen Made A Wrong Observation On His Guitar Playing
  The Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti was recently interviewed by Ultimate Guitar’s Justin Beckner and discussed the misunderstanding between him and Eddie Van Halen. While naming Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck as his dream jam duo, he also shared an untold story of why Eddie Van Halen did not like his playing style after […]
• Live Nation Attempting to Shift Financial Burdens to Artists
  It’s no secret that Live Nation are having a rough 2020 (as though things have been so easy-breezy for everyone else). The coronavirus pandemic hit the company hard, with the live events promotion behemoth reporting a 21% decline in revenues and a $172 million loss for the first quarter of 2020, according to Billboard. And […]
• DISTURBED Is Working On New Music While In Quarantine
  DISTURBED has commenced the songwriting process for its next studio album. Singer David Draiman, who resides in Hawaii with his wife and their son, discussed DISTURBED’s plans for the follow-up to 2018’s “Evolution” album during a brand new interview with Download Festival TV presenter Kylie Olsson. Asked how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime, […]
• Mötley Crüe Drummer Tommy Lee Lists The 10 Best Songs That Features Rap And Rock
  During the recent interview with Substream Magazine, Mötley Crüe’s legendary drummer Tommy Lee shared his top 10 rap and rock songs and surprised the fans with his decisions. In the first place, Tommy placed Beastie Boys’ ‘So What’Cha Want’ song and revealed his opinion about it. Here is what Tommy Lee said: “This song is […]
• Fire From the Gods Release ‘Break the Cycle’ Video for Juneteenth
  Watch the powerful clip. Continue reading…
• Periphery Guitarist Details How Band Will Survive Pandemic Without Touring Income, Comments on Systemic Racism in U.S.
  Much has been written here and elsewhere about how bands have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, with their usual main source of income — touring revenue — completely gone with no hope of returning any time soon. Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor has been quite vocal in the past about how bands should diversify […]
• Too Soon? Vince’s Best Metal Albums of 2020… So Far
  My attention hasn’t been on new music in the first half of 2020 the way it normally is, distracted by pesky, inconsequential tidbits like a global pandemic, mass civil unrest, the birth of my daughter, relocating to upstate NY (for now, maybe longer?) and rehabbing from shoulder surgery. That said, when I haven’t been tending […]
• Op-Ed: The Confederate Flag is a Symbol of Racism, Not Rebellion
  It's time to let it go. Continue reading…
• MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD And POISON Announce 2021 Dates For ‘The Stadium Tour’
  MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS have announced the reschedueld dates for their “The Stadium Tour”. “The Stadium Tour” was scheduled to kick off in less than three weeks — on June 18 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida — and run through September 5 in Los Angeles. The […]
• Today in Rock History – June 18
  1971, Fleetwood Mac appeared at Up The Junction in Crewe, England. 1974, Peter Hoorelbeke, drummer with Rare Earth, was arrested after a concert for throwing his drumsticks into the crowd. 1975, Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis. 1976, Abba gave a special live performance in Stockholm for Sweden’s King Carl XVI […]

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• Album Review: Do Lamb of God Go All Black Album on Lamb of God?
  Like AC/DC, Amon Amarth, and the late Slayer, Lamb of God trade on their legendary consistency. The loss of founding drummer Chris Adler and the decision to name their ninth studio album after themselves led to some concern. We all know what happened when Metallica went eponymous. Thankfully, Lamb of God stay the course. Rather […]
• James Hetfield Made a Coffee Table Book
  Now that James Hetfield has made some tables, it’s only right that he should make something to put atop those tables. So the Metallica frontman Reclaimed Rust: The Four-Wheeled Creations Of James Hetfield. Hey, Kirk Hammett made money showing off his toy collection, there’s no reason Papa Het can’t do the same. The 192-page hardbound […]
• Britny Fox singer Tommy Paris releases two albums worth of demo recordings from ‘Bite Down Hard’
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• Dee Snider releases live video for track “I Am The Hurricane”
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• Brutal Vocalist Turns Madonna Into Death Metal on Turkish TV
  Sick gutturals! Continue reading…
• Adam Lambert Reacts To Donald Trump’s Comment On AIDS: “WTF Is He Talking?”
  On a recent Twitter post, Queen’s current fronting member Adam Lambert has shared his reaction to Donald Trump’s comment about the ‘AIDS vaccine’ and criticized him once again. Famous actress Chelsea Handler uploaded a video of Trump, which was saying that they find a vaccine of AIDS, and mocked him in a brilliant way. After […]
• ICE-T Reflects On Controversial BODY COUNT Song ‘Cop Killer’: ‘I Was A Little More Radical Back Then’
  In a new interview with the Washington Post, hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T spoke about “Cop Killer”, the controversial protest song he released in 1992 with his metal band BODY COUNT. The track was said to be a violent revenge fantasy in which the narrator has his “12-gauge sawed off” in order to “dust […]
• WHITESNAKE’s DAVID COVERDALE Is ‘Still Waiting’ To Undergo Surgery For Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
  Back in late March, it was announced that all of WHITESNAKE’s previously announced touring activities, including this summer’s U.S. trek with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE and NIGHT RANGER, were being canceled so that frontman David Coverdale could undergo surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia. In a new interview with Michele Amabile of 107.1 The Boss, […]
• Corey Taylor Shares The Number Of Songs He Recorded For His Solo Album
  Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor spoke in the interview with Terry Bezer of Knotfest, and he revealed how many songs will be for the upcoming solo album of Corey. In the talk, Corey said that they recorded around 25 songs less than three weeks but, there will be only 13 songs in the […]
• BODY COUNT Releases ‘No Lives Matter’ Single To Radio
  In light of current events, BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has announced the release of its 2017 single “No Lives Matter” to radio. The track’s message is more relevant than ever, as Ice-T states in the music video intro: “It’s unfortunate that we have to say ‘black […]
• MACHINE HEAD Taps KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman JESSE LEACH For New Song ‘Stop The Bleeding’; ‘Civil Unrest’ Single Out Now
  San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have released “Civil Unrest”, a two-song digital single featuring A-side “Stop The Bleeding” and B-side “Bulletproof”, with the former featuring additional guest vocals from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach. This pair of fierce protest anthems were both written days after the back-to-back murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud […]
• Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Was Fooled By Brittany With A Clever Joke For A Week
  The famous social media influencer and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee‘s wife, Brittany Furlan Lee shared a series of videos via Instagram stories showing her well-planned prank for her husband. Mötley Crüe drummer and one of the founding members, Tommy Lee has been happily married to social media influencer Brittany Furlan for a while now. […]
• Go Behind The Scenes Of TOMMY LEE’s Collaboration With FRED DURST On ‘Knock Me Down’ And ‘Tops’ Videos
  Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Knock Me Down” and “Tops”, the two new solo videos from MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, can be seen below. Both clips were directed by Lee’s longtime friend Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT). In conversation with Lee about his new music, his abject joy over his new album, “Andro”, is […]
• JACK RUSSELL Says Second JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE Studio Album Will Have ‘Some Serious Balls’
  Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has confirmed to the “Heavy Metal Mayhem” radio show that JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE is working on material for the follow-up to 2017’s “He Saw It Comin'” LP. “Right now, we’re about halfway finished with the songs,” he said (hear audio below). “We have yet to record ’em. We […]
• Watch METALLICA’s JAMES HETFIELD Page Through His ‘Reclaimed Rust’ Book
  Insight Editions has set a July 28 release date for “Reclaimed Rust: The Four-Wheeled Creations Of James Hetfield”. In the book, James Hetfield opens up his garage for an exclusive tour of the highlights of his incredible collection of restored and customized classic cars. Millions know Hetfield as the frontman of METALLICA, but the acclaimed […]
• Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Criticizes Himself Over Instrumental Version Of ‘Dazed and Confused’
  Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page made another ‘on this day’ session via his official Instagram account and shared a rare-known story about his show for Kosovo. In the caption, Jimmy stated that he had played at UNICEF Kosovo Appeal in London 21 years ago and showed his effort for peace in the world once […]
• THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN Explains TOM MORELLO Guest Appearance On ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ Album
  THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen spoke to Download TV about how the band’s upcoming album, “Death By Rock And Roll”, ended up featuring a guest appearance by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE’s Tom Morello on the song “And So It Went”. She said (see video below): “I’ve known Tom for a few years now, but […]
• VENOM: ‘Black Metal’ ReAction Figure Now Available From Super7
  Super7 has officially announced a ReAction figure of the demon from the cover of VENOM’s “Black Metal” album. The company said in a statement: “Super7 is honored to add heavy metal pioneers VENOM to our 3.75” ReAction Figures music collection! The ‘Black Metal’ demon comes on a cardback that commemorates the influential 1982 album. The […]
• System of a Down’s John Dolmayan Tells Liberals to Stop “Demonizing Trump and Blaming Him for Everything Under the Sun”
  For the first time in ever, people care about the drummer from System of a Down has to say. And don’t think the drummer from System of a Down is letting that kind of attention go to waste, ’cause he’s not. He’s taking full advantage of the opportunity to remind people why never before has […]
• Independent Metal Festivals Join Forces To Create ‘European Metal Festival Alliance’ Online Event
  Summer 2020 is a very different landscape from the usual event-packed few months, so to maintain a sense of community, 13 of the best independent metal festivals in Europe have joined forces to create a unique online event for both bands and fans. The European Metal Festival Alliance is a joint venture between Alcatraz (Belgium), […]
• These are the Top 25 Metal and Hard Rock Artists on YouTube Right Now
  Ever wondered how various artists from throughout the metal and hard rock communities stack up against one another when it comes to YouTube views, Apple Music streams, pure album sales, ticket sales (back when those were a thing… and when they become so again) and other metrics? Stream N’ Destroy is a newsletter that features […]
• METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Featured In Trailer For ‘Creem: America’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Magazine’ Documentary
  METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Suzi Quatro and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS’ Chad Smith are among the musicians who appear in the newly released trailer for a documentary film titled “Creem: America’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Magazine”, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival last year. The trailer features vintage videos and various Creem […]
• Watch This Bizarre Metal/Horror Short Film: The Seed, Starring Whitney Moore
  It’s been a while since the metal world has heard from former The Week in Metal host Whitney Moore — those videos she shot for us at Bonnaroo last year making fun of normies were a hoot, though! — but today we’ve got a very special update: a short film starring Whitney called Seed, shot […]
• New JOURNEY Album Is ‘Starting To Take Shape’, Says NEAL SCHON
  Neal Schon says that a new JOURNEY album is “starting to take shape.” JOURNEY’s most recent studio album, “Eclipse”, was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band’s previous album, 2008’s “Revelation” — which also went on to hit […]
• Insane Clown Posse Bringing Back ‘F–k Your Rebel Flag’ Shirts
  Take our money. Continue reading…
• ‘The Big Rock Summer Tour’ Feat. RATT, TOM KEIFER, SKID ROW And SLAUGHTER Officially Canceled
  All previously announced “The Big Rock Summer Tour” dates — featuring RATT, CINDERELLA’s Tom Keifer, SKID ROW and SLAUGHTER — have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. RATT said in a statement: “‘The Big Rock Summer Tour’ will no longer be taking place as originally scheduled this summer and […]
• Speed Stroke unleash lyric video for new single “Who Fkd Who”
  Speed . The post Speed Stroke unleash lyric video for new single “Who Fkd Who” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
  Congrats to reader Vanessa Harris! Vanessa correctly identified last week’s logo as belonging to the band Slagmark, and thus wins a grab bag full of goodies from the MetalSucks Mansion Archives. Mazel tov, Vanessa! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal goodies to give away! […]
• Ted Nugent To Protesters On Conflicts In US: “Obey Cops No Matter What”
  The iconic rock musician Ted Nugent shared a statement via Instagram stories regarding the recent conflicts in America and he got quite emotional this time: ‘I love people. All people.‘ As you might know, the rock veteran Ted Nugent has been sharing his thoughts about social and political issues in America often on social media […]
• Ensiferum’s “Andromeda” Doesn’t Strain to Slap
  Every now and then a band I feel lukewarm on, or even actively dislike, come along and release a new track that I actually enjoy. When that happens, I always wonder how to song holds up against fans’ standards. Does the fact that someone who doesn’t normally love the band still digs the song make […]
• Deftones Making New ‘White Pony’ Titled ‘Black Stallion’
  The remix is tied to the 20th anniversary reissue of their classic album. Continue reading…
• Pink Floyd Asks A Question With A Memorabilia That Only Die-Hard Fans Could Answer It
  Pink Floyd’s official Instagram account asked a question to the fans by sharing a concert banner photo from 1969 to find out who are the real fans of the band and gave a chance to prove themselves. In the picture, you can see the red printed banner of the South England concert of Pink Floyd, […]
• James Hetfield to Release Coffee Table Book ‘Reclaimed Rust’
  Papa Het's latest work of art. Continue reading…
• Keith Richards’ Daughter Calls An Iconic Rapper As ‘Prophetic’ Penning A Celebration Message
  The Rolling Stones star Keith Richard‘s model daughter Theodora Richards posted a handwritten poem from the late rapper Tupac on Instagram to celebrate his birthday. The Rolling Stones icon Keith Richards has two lovely daughters from his ongoing marriage with model and actress Patti Hansen. Both of the daughters also became successful models like their […]
• TED NUGENT Offers Tips On ‘How To Stay Alive’: ‘Obey Cops No Matter What’
  Ted Nugent has offered a few tips on “how to stay alive” while dealing with the police. On Tuesday, the outspoken conservative rocker shared an article on Rayshard Brooks, a black man who was killed by an Atlanta police officer at a fast-food restaurant parking lot. The 27-year-old father was shot twice in the back […]
• Neil Young Releasing His New Album That The Fans Have Waited For 45 Years
  Legendary rock star Neil Young excited the fans by announcing the long-awaited studio album of himself via his official Instagram account and showed how dedicated musician he is. Neil announced that he released a new album named ‘Homegrown,’ which was actually recorded in 1974–75, and this album is fascinating for the die-hard fans who waited […]
• OZZY OSBOURNE Gives Update On His Recovery: ‘I’m Getting There Slowly But Surely’
  Ozzy Osbourne says that he is “slowly getting better” after suffering from several medical issues last year, including a fall, neck surgery and hospitalization for the flu. The legendary heavy metal singer spoke about how he is handing the coronavirus crisis during an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, June 17) on his wife Sharon’s daily talk […]
• Alice Cooper Talks About His Possible Retirement: “That Word Does Not Exist In My Vocabulary!”
  Legendary frontman of Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper, spoke in the recent interview with KZZK and revealed when he will retire from the music scene. In the conversation, Alice stated that the word of retirement doesn’t exist in his vocabulary and doesn’t think about retirement at all, even though he is over 70 years old. Also, […]
• LIONHEART Feat. Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON: ‘The Reality Of Miracles’ Album Preview
  Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on “The Reality Of Miracles”, the new album from British hard rock veterans LIONHEART, are available in the YouTube clip below. The disc will be released on July 31 via Metalville Records. LIONHEART was founded in late 1980 by Dennis Stratton (ex-IRON MAIDEN), Steve Mann (MICHAEL […]
• Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Pays Respect To Legend That He Learned Everything About Punk Rock
  Red Hot Chili Peppers’ talented musician and known as the respected star to his elder musicians, Flea, has posted a new letter on his official account and celebrated his childhood hero Raymond Pettibon’s birthday. While sharing the details of the first time he saw Raymond’s flyers, Flea also thanked God for creating such a talent […]
• BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce ‘Re-Stitch These Wounds’, A Re-Recording Of ‘We Stitch These Wounds’ Debut Album
  California rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES will celebrate the tenth anniversary of their debut album, “We Stitch These Wounds”, by releasing a re-recorded version of the LP, dubbed “Re-Stitch These Wounds”, on June 26 via Sumerian Records. The cover artwork for the disc — which was reimagined by illustrator Luca Solo Macello — can be seen […]
• Today in Rock History – June 17
  1965, Working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work on the new Paul McCartney song “Yesterday” with the overdubbing of an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet. They also recorded “Act Naturally” for Ringo’s vocal contribution on the Help! album and the song “Wait” in four takes. “Wait” will […]
• ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN Teams Up With SEPULTURA For ‘Cut-Throat’ Playthrough Video
  ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently joined the four members of SEPULTURA for a live playthrough of the Brazilian band’s song “Cut-Throat”, recorded and filmed while in quarantine. Check it out below. SEPULTURA’s latest LP, “Quadra”, was released on February 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. It is a concept effort created at Sweden’s Fascination Street Studios […]
• DEE SNIDER Releases Music Video For Live Version Of ‘I Am The Hurricane’
  TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider will release “For The Love Of Metal Live!” on July 31 via Napalm Records. The DVD/Blu-ray and accompanying live album (available in various formats) features audio captured from several Snider festival performances worldwide — from the United States to Europe, Australia and beyond. In addition to tracks from Snider’s solo […]
• Bruce Springsteen to Donald Trump: ‘Put on a F–king Mask’
  The Boss speaks. Continue reading…
• Deftones Are Working On a White Pony Remix Album, Black Stallion
  Deftones sampler/keyboardist Frank Delgado hinted earlier this spring that the band might work on something special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, White Pony, which came out in June of 2000. Now frontman Chino Moreno has confirmed the band has a celebration in the works. As part of a global Zoom press conference, frontman Chino Moreno revealed: […]
• Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Is Now Ready To Release New Music With Her Boyfriend
  Michael Jackson‘s musician and activist daughter Paris announced the upcoming project by the band, ‘The Soundflower‘, which she formed with her boyfriend. The King of Pop Michael Jackson’s talented daughter Paris Jackson has been working on her music career for a long time now. Her boyfriend, Gabriel Glen also became a part of her work […]
• JACOBY SHADDIX Says PAPA ROACH’s Classic Song ‘Last Resort’ Has Become ‘A Lifeline To A Lot Of People’
  PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to “Offstage With DWP” about the 20th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough album “Infest”. The LP peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess of three million copies in the […]
• Dire Straits Singer Mark Knopfler Recalls The First Single Of His Debut Album
  On Instagram, Dire Straits guitarist and singer Mark Knopfler posted a small part of the music video of a single named ‘Darling Pretty‘ from his first solo album. The famous frontman of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler released his first-ever solo album named ‘Golden Heart‘ on March 26, 1996, following the release of Dire Straits‘ final […]

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• PHIL DEMMEL, BRIAN TICHY, LUKAS ROSSI And PHIL BUCKMAN Team Up For Cover Of MUSE’s ‘Hysteria’
  Bass player Phil Buckman (FUEL, PETTY CASH, ex-FILTER), guitarist Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, BPMD, ex-MACHINE HEAD), drummer Brian Tichy (SILVERTHORNE, ex-WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL), and vocalist Lukas Rossi (ex-ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, THE HALO METHOD) have teamed up for an “At Home/Collab-A-Jam” cover and video of the MUSE song “Hysteria”. “I saw one of Phil’s ‘Collab-A-Jam’ videos,” […]
• ROBB FLYNN Says New MACHINE HEAD Songs Are ‘Pissed Off As F**k’
  In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke about how the U.S. anti-racist protests and the coronavirus crisis have affected his creativity. He said (see video below): “I walk around in a fury all day. I walk around in a fucking rage all […]
• Black Sabbath Release Black Lives Matter T-Shirt for Charity
  Didja catch that recent ‘Gram with Tom Morello and his mom advocating for Black Lives Matter? It’s an all-around winner. It’s got a great message, it’s adorable, and, oh yeah, Tom Morello is wearing an awesome Master of Reality-style Black Lives Matter shirt, too: View this post on Instagram My 96 yr old mom has […]
• ICED EARTH’s JON SCHAFFER To Release First Book ‘Wicked Words And Epic Tales’
  ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer has announced the release of his first book, “Wicked Words And Epic Tales”. The book is the debut release from Schaffer’s new publishing company Wicked Words, LLC and is the first of many original concepts planned for future release by Schaffer. “Wicked Words And Epic Tales” […]
• David Lee Roth Points An Itching Problem Of The Whole Social Distancing Process
  Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth has uploaded a new post on his official Twitter account and touched upon the important things about the coronavirus by making a new drawing. David shared the new episode of ‘The Soggy Bottom’ comic strip and showed off his drawing skill while making a point about the coronavirus epidemic. […]
• Smash Mouth Filming TV Show With Guy Fieri, People Are Stoked
  But aren't they the same person? Continue reading…
• Sammy Hagar’s Son Aaron Shows His Creative Side By Sharing Before And After Photos Of His Garage
  Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar‘s son Aaron Hagar posted the before & after picture of his garage called ‘Rat Runners Garage’ on Instagram and the change was impressive. Van Halen icon Sammy Hagar’s 50-year-old son Aaron Hagar has been known for his own business named ‘Rat Runners Garage.’ He works on the renewal of […]
• DAVID COVERDALE On WHITESNAKE’s ‘Red, White And Blues’ Trilogy: ‘We’ve Given Everything A Fresh Coat Of Paint’
  WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale spoke to “The Slacker Morning Show” about the band’s “Red, White And Blues” trilogy, a series of fresh, new collections organized by musical themes that will include: “Love Songs” (red), “The Rock Album” (white) and “The Blues Album” (blue). He said (hear audio below): “We’ve got ‘The Rock Album’ that’s coming […]
• Don’t Sleep on Oceans of Slumber’s New Song, “A Return to the Earth Below”
  Oceans of Slumber’s The Banished Heart, released in 2018, ended up being my 10th most favoritest album of that year based on the nebulous, ever-changing and ultimately arbitrary criteria by which we evaluate such things. Silly rankings aside, this much is certain: it was a phenomenal album. What’s more, it was an under-appreciated one: I […]
• Campaign To Replace ROBERT E. LEE Statue With Late GWAR Frontman ODERUS URUNGUS Garners Nearly 50,000 Signatures
  A fan-launched campaign to replace the controversial Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia with a statue of late GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus has garnered more than 48,000 signatures, with a goal of 50,000. The Confederate general died in 1870, 20 years before his statue was erected on Richmond’s Monument Avenue. Launched on June 12, […]
• Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali Is Hospitalized Due To His Struggle With Cancer
  In a recent conversation for the radio show named ‘Trunk Nation’, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali shared the details about his ongoing cancer treatment, however, three days later he was hospitalized once again. As you might remember, Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer earlier in 2019. He has been […]
• Today in Rock History – June 16
  1965, Bob Dylan recorded “Like A Rolling Stone” at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City, during sessions for the forthcoming Highway 61 Revisited album. Session musicians included Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper, whose Hammond organ on “Like A Rolling Stone” became one of rock’s most recognizable sounds. 1965, The Who’s manager Chris Stamp goes […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Mocks ‘Father’s Day’ By Disguising Like A Church Father
  As we are getting closer to Father’s Day, Ozzy Osbourne took to his official Instagram page today and announced the latest Father’s Day Bundle of his long-time buddy Mark Weiss. As you may see the page, the bundle includes a book, five 8×10 Ozzy Photos, A Decade That Rocket T-shirt, and more. The bundle will […]
• Nikki Sixx Showcases His New Luxury Car And It Looks Sharp
  Mötley Crüe bass guitarist Nikki Sixx posted a picture of his new car on Instagram and it looked badass. Mötley Crüe star Nikki Sixx has been known for his interest in wild and loud cars. He owns a Porsche 996, Ford Excursion, Chevrolet Suburban, and a Ferrari 458 Spider. He once stated the cars were […]
• Late Blind Melon Singer Shannon Hoon Subject of New Documentary
  'All I Can Say' uses the rock icon's own footage. Continue reading…
• Pröwess sign publishing deal with Amuxe Publishing
  Pröwess . The post Pröwess sign publishing deal with Amuxe Publishing appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Riot Act to forge ahead despite guitarist Lou Kouvaris passing away
  Riot . The post Riot Act to forge ahead despite guitarist Lou Kouvaris passing away appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• BLACK SABBATH Is Selling ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-Shirts
  A week after RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello posted a photo of him wearing a parody shirt that read “Black Lives Matter” styled in the iconic BLACK SABBATH “Masters Of Reality” font, the legendary heavy metal band apparently decided to capitalize on the moment and release its own limited-edition version of the design, […]
• FILTER To Release New Song ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ This Thursday
  The official music video for a new FILTER song called “Thoughts And Prayers” will make its online debut on Thursday, June 18 at 8:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 a.m. EDT. The track was written as a collaboration between FILTER mainman Richard Patrick and fellow FILTER founding member Brian Liesegang, who reconnected for several months in […]
• JOURNEY’s ARNEL PINEDA Honored By San Diego On Philippine Independence Day
  On June 12, JOURNEY singer Arnel Pineda was presented with a proclamation by San Diego Filipino American City councilman Chris Cate in honor of Philippine Independence Day. Cate presented the City proclamation via video conference call. He was joined by a handful of Filipino American journalists and community leaders from San Diego’s Filipino community. “Arnel […]
• Alice Cooper Describes His Feelings About Sharing The Same Stage With Nita Strauss
  Legendary musician Alice Cooper shared his reaction to the best guitarists in the world list of Total Guitar via his official Instagram account and praised Nita Strauss’s talent. As Alice shared the photo of the list that shows Alice Cooper’s guitarist Nita is the best in the world right now, he also wrote his feelings […]
• MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Announces Summer/Fall 2021 North American Tour
  MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE has announced the rescheduled dates for its North American tour. The trek was originally slated to kick off on September 9 in Detroit, Michigan and end on October 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada and was supposed to include a headlining appearance at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Earlier today, MY CHEMICAL […]
• Queen’s Brian May Names The Female Guitarist He Couldn’t Resist
  Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May took his official Instagram account to share his reaction about the message he got from his long-time friend and talented guitarist, Lynn Carey Saylor. As you might remember, Brian announced that his self-made guitar ‘Red Special’s blue colored type is made for Lynn, and he named it ‘Baby Blue.’ Because […]
• L.A. Guns feat. Steve Riley and Kelly Nickels to release new single “Well Oiled Machine” on June 29th
  L.A. . The post L.A. Guns feat. Steve Riley and Kelly Nickels to release new single “Well Oiled Machine” on June 29th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Lamb Of God – LAMB OF GOD
  One of metal’s biggest bands, LAMB OF GOD have earned their status through a combination of consistency, charisma and, most importantly, monstrous music. Much has been written and said already about how “Lamb Of God” marks a new chapter in the band’s history, and it’s undoubtedly significant that this is the first record they have […]
• AC/DC’s BRIAN JOHNSON Reveals His ‘Rock And Roll Firsts’ (Video)
  Everyone remembers their first time… What was the first album you bought? What was the first concert you attended? Everyone has an answer to these questions, including Brian Johnson of AC/DC. A new video from AXS TV in which Johnson discusses his “rock and roll firsts” can be seen below. Earlier in the year, prior […]
• They’re Making a Biopic About Lemmy
  Since Netflix’s Mötley Crüe’s The Dirt was a big success, you can safely assume that the movie industry is gonna start churning out biopics of other well-known metal musicians. We already know there’s an Ozzy movie in the works; now Deadline reports that Greg Olliver, co-director of the 2010 documentary Lemmy, will helm a dramatic […]
• Black Sabbath Selling Black Lives Matter Shirt for Charity
  Based on one of their album covers. Continue reading…
• Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Calls Black Lives Matter Protesters As ‘Heroes’ After Their Brave Call
  The iconic lead guitarist of Metallica, Kirk Hammett shared a photo from the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations on Instagram and called the protestors as ‘heroes.’ Metallica‘s talented guitarist Kirk Hammett has been among the musicians and celebrities who use social media platforms to reach out to the fans and also be the voice of […]
• FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES Is Still Auditioning Singers For New Solo Project
  FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares discussed the group’s current status during an interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”. He said (see video below): “Well, most of our fans know that we’ve been plagued with lawsuits, so that’s been preventing the band from doing anything.” As for how he has been […]
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s TOMMY LEE ‘Had A Blast’ Designing The Stage Production For ‘The Stadium Tour’
  MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station about the postponement of the band’s “The Stadium Tour” with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS to the summer of 2021. “The Stadium Tour” was scheduled to kick off on June 18 at TIAA Bank Field in […]
• Make Them Suffer Have Moved the Release Date of Their New Album up by More Than a Month
  How to Survive a Funeral, the new album from Australia’s Make Them Suffer, was due to be released on July 24 via Rise Records… but in what I’m sure fans will find to be a most pleasant surprise, the group has announced that the album’s digital release will now come out this Friday, June 19, […]
• CRYPTA Feat. Former NERVOSA, BURNING WITCHES Members: Debut Album To Be Released Via NAPALM RECORDS
  Brazilian/Dutch death metal alliance CRYPTA has officially signed with Napalm Records and Napalm Events. Formed in June 2019, the four-piece consists of Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto, both former members of Brazilian thrash metal force NERVOSA, plus the talented Sonia Anubis (COBRA SPELL, ex-BURNING WITCHES) and Tainá Bergamaschi (ex-HAGBARD). The four powerful women of CRYPTA […]
• Guns N’ Roses’ Melissa Reese Says She Looks Like A Sunshine In Makeup-Free Photo
  Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Melissa Reese showed off her natural beauty by sharing a new picture of herself via her official Instagram page and claimed that she is looking like sunshine in this picture. As you can see in the picture below, Melissa was holding a magazine which was covered a photo of her and […]
• Avril Lavigne Takes Fans’ Attention To Another Pandemic That Is More Sneaky Than COVID-19
  One of the most lovely stars of the 21st century and also 8M followed Instagram phenomenon, Avril Lavigne, has posted a couple of new Instagram Stories to take fans’ attention to an important issue. As you might already know, Avril herself is struggling with Lyme disease for almost 5 years. She has first opened on […]
• DAVID ELLEFSON On Upcoming MEGADETH Album: ‘You Wanna Make Sure The Content Is Stellar’
  MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio about the progress of the recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Dystopia” album. He said (hear audio below): “I went to Nashville a couple of weeks ago and recorded my parts for the new MEGADETH album, so we’ve got bass […]
• Regina Banali emphasizes that her husband Frankie is not on his death bed
  Regina . The post Regina Banali emphasizes that her husband Frankie is not on his death bed appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Founding BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Members Team Up With DEKO ENTERTAINMENT To Launch ROCKHEART RECORDS
  Albert and Joe Bouchard are best known as founding members of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The original lineup sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and the No. 1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart “Burning For You”. Both have contributed to songwriting and lead vocals […]
• RESIST & BITE Feat. Former TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH: Five-Minute EPK Available
  An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for RESIST & BITE, the new band featuring former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, is available streamed below. Joining him in the group are ex-LYNCH MOB lead vocalist Nathan Utz, guitarist Steve Stokes, drummer David Parks and bassist Brian Powell. During an appearance this past March on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation” radio […]
• AEROSMITH’s Drum Tech Had Six Hours To Learn 16 Or 17 Songs Before Joining Band On Stage
  AEROSMITH’s drum tech John Douglas told the Houston Chronicle that he had six hours to learn about 16 or 17 songs before he played his first gig last summer as Joey Kramer’s temporary replacement. “Time can sometimes be your enemy,” he said. “Having a lot of time can make you obsess about something like this. […]
• Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Gives The Tips Of How He’s Cutting Own Hair For 20 Years
  The iconic and handsome frontman of Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, has posted a recent photo on his official Instagram, and he amazed fans by revealing 20 years of untold truth about his hairstyle. As you saw in the headline of our article, Dan admitted that he’s cutting his hair by himself for a long-time and […]
• Rody Walker: Trump Vision of Greatness Is America’s ‘Tragic Flaw’
  The singer dishes on the band’s long-awaited new album, ‘Palimpsest.’ Continue reading…
• Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali Back in the Hospital
  Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer since the spring of 2019, has been admitted to the emergency room at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, in Woodland Hills, California. The drummer revealed the news on social media last night (June 15), writing: “JUST ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM […]
• Riot Fest Cancels 2020 Festival, Announces 2021 Headliners
  Here's who's playing. Continue reading…
• SLIPKNOT’s COREY TAYLOR Describes His Debut Solo Album As ‘A Futuristic Throwback’
  SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor spoke to Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez” about his upcoming debut solo album, tentatively due in September. Taylor recorded the effort with his solo band consisting of Jason Christopher on bass, Dustin Schoenhofer on drums, and Zach Throne and Christian Martucci (STONE SOUR) on […]
• SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN Launches Soap Company, ‘Dirty Rocker Soap Company’
  SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has launched Dirty Rocker Soap Company, which specializes in all-natural artisan soap made in small batches. Bolan stated about his decision to start producing is own soap: “Staying in hotels as much as I do tends to put me at the mercy of hotel room soap. Harsh perfumes and dry […]
• Adam Lambert Opens Up About Having A Child With Or Without A Partner
  During the interview with Sauli Koskinen, Queen’s current fronting member Adam Lambert talked about having a child into his life and getting married. In the conversation, Adam stated that he doesn’t want to get married and have a child during this stage in his career. However, if he had a child, he would want to […]
• Goldfinger: ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater’ Impact Greater Than Imagined
  The game return announcement has seen a surge for Goldfinger's 'Superman.' Continue reading…
• My Chemical Romance Announce 2021 Reunion Tour Dates
  Yes! Continue reading…

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• Campaign To Replace ROBERT E. LEE Statue With Late GWAR frontman ODERUS UNGERUS Garners Nearly 50,000 Signatures
  A fan-launched campaign to replace the controversial Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia with a statue of late GWAR frontman Oderus Ungerus has garnered more than 48,000 signatures, with a goal of 50,000. The Confederate general died in 1870, 20 years before his statue was erected on Richmond’s Monument Avenue. Launched on June 12, […]
• THE STOOGES: New Trailer For ‘Fun House’ 50th-Anniversary Box Set
  Rhino has set a July 31 release date for THE STOOGES’ 50th-anniversary “Fun House” box set. Featured are all seven tracks from the original album, newly remastered on 2-LP 45 RPM (for highest audio quality), the vinyl debut of “The Complete Funhouse Sessions” and “Have Some Fun: Live At Ungano’s”, a recording of THE STOOGES […]
• ANTHRAX, VOLBEAT And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Members Cover RUN-D.M.C. While In Quarantine (Video)
  Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Rob Caggiano (VOLBEAT, ex-ANTHRAX), Roberto “Ra” Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (RUN-D.M.C.) have teamed ip to record a medley of RUN-D.M.C. songs as part of Benante’s ongoing series of quarantine jams. Benante uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in an accompanying message: “I always wanted […]
• QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI Admitted To Emergency Room At Los Angeles Hospital
  Earlier tonight (Monday, June 15), QUIET RIOT’s Frankie Banali was admitted to the emergency room at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills, California. The drummer, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, took to his personal Facebook page to share a photo of him on […]
• KISS Partners With MERGE4 For New Sock Collection
  If you thought you were done expecting the unexpected from Merge4, think again! Merge4 is releasing five devastatingly epic designs featuring the hottest band in the world, KISS! Not only are these the best thing to ever happen to your feet, they are pure bliss for those inclined towards serious platform-shoe action (the rocker kind, […]
• Jimmy Page Recalls The Longest Led Zeppelin Show Ever, Fans Stunned By His Superhuman Effort
  The legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page took to his verified and official Instagram account once again to share yet another ‘On This Day‘ story with his followers. This time Jimmy recalled the longest Led Zeppelin show ever at Nassau Coliseum in New York while the MSG was unavailable for some reason. As Jimmy stated, […]
• System of a Down Drummer Makes Racist Claim About Abortion, Doesn’t Understand What “Free Speech” Means
  System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan may make his living performing nu-metal, but he’s got something in common with all the edgelords in the black metal scene: a complete lack of understanding of the concept of “free speech.” What’s more, he’s dug in even farther on his comments agains Dolmayan — who has found […]
• ALICE COOPER On Retirement: ‘That Word Doesn’t Exist In My Vocabulary’
  In a new interview with Heather Brown of the KZZK radio station, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked if the coronavirus pandemic has made him think more seriously about retiring in the not-too-distant future. He responded (hear audio below): “Not in the least. That word doesn’t exist in my vocabulary. A long, long time ago, […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Shows How Sunday In Quarantine Looks Like, Referring To His Older Image
  One of the legendary vocalists in the world, Ozzy Osbourne, has demonstrated how Sunday in quarantine looks like on Twitter by sharing an old-but-gold image of himself. As you can see in the picture below, Ozzy was laying down on the ground and holding a cross on his hand. The mood of the picture was […]
• Deftones Have Discussed Releasing Eros Material as an EP
  The partially-finished Eros project has long been a hot topic of Deftones lore. The band had been working on an album with that tentative title as the follow-up to Saturday Night Wrist, released in 2006, when bassist Chi Cheng was in a 2008 car accident that left him incapacitated. After a period of grieving, the […]
• KELLY NICKELS On Existence Of Two Versions Of L.A. GUNS: ‘It’s A Rock ‘N’ Roll Soap Opera’
  Steve Riley’s version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, “Crawl”. The track is taken from the band’s first album, “Renegades”, which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley’s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist […]
• Penny Lane, Beatles Inspiration, May Be Renamed Over Slavery Ties
  But some are claiming there is no evidence of ties to slave trader. Continue reading…
• THE DEAD DAISIES’ DOUG ALDRICH Supports Both ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement And Police
  THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has voiced his support for both the protesters and the police in the wake of George Floyd demonstrations across the U.S. The protests erupted after the Memorial Day killing of Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pinned his neck to the ground with […]
• Video footage and setlist for Doro’s drive-in concert at Carantena Arena in Worms, Germany
  Video . The post Video footage and setlist for Doro’s drive-in concert at Carantena Arena in Worms, Germany appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Overkill Have Begun Writing Their Next Album
  Overkill frontman Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth, also of BPMD (featuring Mike Portnoy, Phill Demmel, and Mark Menghi), was our guest on last week’s episode of The MetalSucks Podcast. While much of the interview centered around his work with BPMD, we couldn’t let the opportunity slip by to ask him about new Overkill music even though it’s […]
• Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Looks Like He’s Saying Goodbye To His Family On His Latest Frame
  Pink Floyd star David Gilmour‘s author wife Polly Samson posted pictures of her husband on Instagram and he looked like he was saying goodbye to the family. Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour has been married to the novelist Polly Samson for more than 28 years and the couple has four lovely children. Polly shares the […]
• Frankie Banali admitted to Emergency Room in Los Angeles area hospital.
  Metal Sludge — According to a new social media post by Frankie Banali, the Quiet Riot drummer has just revealed to his friends and fans that he’s just been admitted to the ER.Banali writes: “JUST ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT KAISER… IT OCCURED TO ME THAT THIS IS JUST LIKE DISNEYLAND EXCEPT THE LINES […]
• IHSAHN And MATT HEAFY Are ‘Making Great Progress’ On Debut MRITYU Album
  MRITYU, the experimental black-metal side project of TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy, is “making great progress” on its long-awaited debut album. The disc is being produced by EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn, who wrote in an Instagram post earlier today (Monday, June 15): “It’s #mrityumonday and me and @matthewkheafy have been tracking some killer vocals in @cubase.pro through […]
• Metallica Photographer Names The Nicest Musician He’s Ever Met Without Calling A ‘tallica Member
  One of the most famous photographers of the community and also known as a special person for the Metallica family, Ross Halfin, has uploaded a bunch of new photos and mourned his long-time buddy, Rory Gallagher. As you may recall, Rory was one of the most-talented multi-instrumentalist and blues stars of the whole Ireland history. […]
• In/Vertigo looking for new drummer to replace Keaton “Keystone” Byfield
  In/Vertigo . The post In/Vertigo looking for new drummer to replace Keaton “Keystone” Byfield appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• EYEHATEGOD’s MIKE WILLIAMS Still Has Vocals To Record For Band’s New Album
  During an appearance on a recent episode of the “Rock & Roll Beer Guy” podcast, EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike “IX” Williams spoke about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (hear audio below): “EYEHATEGOD was gonna take this time off anyway,” Mike said. “We’d been touring for, like, three years straight, basically, and […]
• The Big Rock Summer Tour feat. Ratt, Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter is cancelled
  The . The post The Big Rock Summer Tour feat. Ratt, Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter is cancelled appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Frankie Banali admitted to emergency ward and declares his love for two long-time bandmates
  Frankie . The post Frankie Banali admitted to emergency ward and declares his love for two long-time bandmates appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Ted Nugent’s Wife Celebrates Donald Trump’s Birthday By Recalling The Dinner She Had In White House
  On a recent Instagram post, famous singer Ted Nugent’s wife, Shemane Nugent, celebrated the 74th birthday of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and touched upon the old memories they had. Shemane mentioned the visit of the Nugent couple to the White House and showed her gratitude to Trump for the dinner they […]
• Queen’s Brian May Shows Off Blue Version Of His Iconic ‘Red Special’ Guitar
  Queen’s iconic guitarist Brian May took his official Instagram account to show off his self-made ‘Red Special’ guitars and excited the fans with his new statement. In the caption, Brian stated that they produced the blue colored ‘Red Special’ guitars, as he called them ‘Baby Blue’ and revealed that it was specially made for Lynn […]
• Protest the Hero’s Palimpsest Will Be Released a Day Early
  This Friday, June 19 was supposed to see the release of Palimpsest, Protest the Hero’s first new full-length album in six-and-a-half years (the Pacific Myth EP acted as a stop-gap in 2015/2016). But as it turns out, fans will be getting the album a day early, on Thursday, June 18. The reason? The band wants to be […]
• QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI On His Cancer Battle: ‘The Support’ From Fans ‘Has Been Amazing’
  QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, offered an update on his health during a recent interview with Rock Titan. Asked how he is doing at the moment, Frankie said (see video below): “I’m doing good, all things considered. I continue to do my […]
• Today in Rock History – June 15
    1964, The Who played at the Glenlyn Ballroom in Forest Hill, London. 1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off an 8-date mini-European tour at The Odeon Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, supported by The Hollies 1966, “Substitute” by The Who peaks at number 13 on the German charts. 1967, Guitarist Peter Green quit the John Mayall […]
• Alice Cooper Describes What Does It Feel To Be A Grandfather For The Fourth Time
  During a recent interview for a radio show called ‘The Afternoon Program,’ the iconic frontman of his self-titled band, Alice Cooper describes his feelings about being a grandfather for the fourth time. As you might remember, just last month, Alice Cooper released his new single named ‘Don’t Give Up‘ depicting his reaction to the current […]
• Former King Crimson Collaborator Keith Tippett Dead at 72
  R.I.P. to the accomplished British jazz pianist. Continue reading…
• Video of Doro’s Drive-In Concert Suggests Drive-In Concerts May Not Be the Future of Live Music
  When Doro first announced that she was gonna play a drive-in concert in Worms, Germany on June 13, I was all, “Well, a drive-in metal show sounds kinda lame, but I’d give it a try.” Now that Doro has shared video from that concert, I’d like to amend my statement to “”Well, a drive-in metal […]
• Watch METALLICA’s Entire March 2013 Concert In Melbourne, Australia
  METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, “#MetallicaMondays”, where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on March 1, 2013 at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. The group’s setlist […]
• Here Is Pro-Shot Video Of DORO PESCH’s Entire First Drive-In Concert
  German metal queen Doro Pesch played her first drive-in concert in Germany this past Saturday (June 13) while complying with the country’s social distancing regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic. The show place at the CARantena-Arena in Worms. Professionally filmed video footage of the entire gig can be seen below. After the show, Doro took to […]
• Genghis Tron’s Board Up the House and Dead Mountain Mouth to Be Made Available on LP for the First Time in Ten Years
  Relapse Records will reissue Genghis Tron’s two full-length albums, Board Up the House (2008) and Dead Mountain Mouth (2006), on vinyl next month. This will be the first time either album has been available on LP in ten years. Needless to say there are regular versions and special super-duper limited edition splattery versions (200 copies […]
• DAVID LEE ROTH Shares Original Artwork Inspired By Coronavirus Crisis
  David Lee Roth has shared several pieces of original artwork which were inspired by the COVID-19 crisis. For the past two months, the VAN HALEN singer has been posting paintings on his Twitter account that reflect the times and channel the mass anxiety around the novel coronavirus. You can find them below. This is not […]
• GOJIRA Cancels All 2020 Shows Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
  GOJIRA has canceled all of its previously announced 2020 concerts due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. The French progressive metallers announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: “Since the emergence of the Covid-19 and subsequent pandemic, we unfortunately are forced to cancel GOJIRA shows, including headline dates, for […]
• Pearl Jam Star Eddie Vedder’s Wife Jill Celebrates ‘Obama Day’ With Barack’s Coolest Photo Ever
  Pearl Jam’s iconic star Eddie Vedder’s wife and vice chairman at the EB Research Partnership, Jill Vedder, has shared a couple of photos of former United States President Barack Obama. As the social media decides to celebrate Donald Trump’s birthday as ‘Barack Obama Day,’ the whole social media went crazy to share their respect and […]
• SLIPKNOT’s JAY WEINBERG Shares His Take On YOUTH CODE’s ‘Puzzle’ (Video)
  SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has recorded his take on the song “Puzzle” by the industrial/punk act YOUTH CODE. Check it out below. The original track was recorded in partnership with the Isolate/Create platform, a new free resource that provides digital assets to inspire creativity and encourage collaboration amid social distancing and lockdowns in the wake […]
• Mötley Crüe Responded To A Fan Saying ‘My Money Is Still Being Held Hostage’
  Glam metal legends Mötley Crüe has posted a new photo from their prime time on Instagram and shared a new update to clear the air for the fans who are waiting for the refund information about the postponed tour. As you might remember, Mötley Crüe has made an official announcement about the future of highly-anticipated […]
• Rammstein Drummer Christoph Schneider Opens Up About The New Album And New Materials
  In a recent interview for a podcast named ‘Rodeo Radio,’ Rammstein drummer Christoph Schneider revealed a possible upcoming project by the band. As you might remember, last month the 2020 North American stadium tour of the German metal band Rammstein was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rammstein drummer Christoph Schneider joined a podcast named […]
• Rowan Robertson reveals there’s one unreleased and unrecorded song for Dio’s ‘Lock Up The Wolves’ album
  Rowan . The post Rowan Robertson reveals there’s one unreleased and unrecorded song for Dio’s ‘Lock Up The Wolves’ album appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Steel Panther Guitarist Satchel Shares His Real Thoughts On The Sex-Appeals Of His Bandmates
  Steel Panther guitarist Satchel spoke in the recent interview with Ultimate Guitar’s David Slavkovic and revealed his opinion about if his bandmates Lexxi, Michael, and Stix are better-looking guys than him. In the conversation, Satchel stated that the bass guitarist of the band, Lexxi Foxx, is the sexiest person in the band. Furthermore, he said […]
• ‘Heavy Metal’ Pinball Machine Set for 2020 Release
  Some of the soundtrack players have been revealed as well. Continue reading…
• DIRTY HONEY Writing, Demoing New Music Via ZOOM
  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, DIRTY HONEY was forced to cancel travel plans to Australia in mid-March to write and record new music with producer Nick DiDia (PEARL JAM, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), but that hasn’t prevented the band from figuring out a way to get it done. Since late March, the group […]
• Too Soon? Axl’s Best of 2020… So Far
  In addition to all the other fucked up shit that has happened in 2020 thus far, multiple mental health professionals have now told me I have issues with rage. Moi? Issues with rage?! Gimme a fucking break!! I’LL SHOW YOU ISSUES WITH RAGE, MOTHERFUCKER!!! Below, in alphabetical order, are the albums that have been keeping […]
• When Metalheads Troll Normies
  Bless these trolls. Continue reading…
• System of a Down Drummer Responds to Liberals: ‘You Are Cowards’
  The musician delivers a retort among his political posts. Continue reading…
• Sir Elton John Brings Something New To The Table To End AIDS In The Whole World
  On his official Instagram account, the iconic musician Sir Elton John showed his reaction against the recent changes regarding protections in healthcare for transgender people in America: ‘We are outraged.’ As you might know, recently, the Trump administration removed the non-discrimination protections for transgender people regarding health care and health insurance. Many musicians and celebrities […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Wife Janie Returns To Instagram With Red Bikini Photo
  After giving a quick break to post new stuff on her official Instagram account, Eddie Van Halen’s lovely wife, Janie Liszewski Van Halen, has shared a new photo after having a great time on her pool while wearing a great looking red bikini. It seems that after sending lots of quotes and text-based posts, Janie […]

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• LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Makes No Apologies For Voicing His Political Opinions
  In a recent interview with A&P Reacts, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked if it’s important for him to use the platform that he has, including his Twitter account, to create awareness about the things that are happening around him. He responded (see video below): “I’m starting to. I’ve been pretty vocal, and, […]
• MAGNUS KARLSSON Has Talked To Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN About Collaborating On Full Album
  Swedish guitarist, songwriter and producer Magnus Karlsson says he is open to recording a full-length album with Tony Martin after previously collaborating with the former BLACK SABBATH singer on two songs from his solo project MAGNUS KARLSSON’S FREE FALL. “I asked him, and we talked about it, but it didn’t happen yet,” Magnus told Jeff […]
• Slayer’s Gary Holt Describes A Late Exodus Icon As ‘A Mess’ For His Dire Issues
  Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt spoke in the recent interview with Let There Be Talk and revealed did they kicked out the frontman of the band, Paul Baloff, in 1991. In the conversation, Gary stated that they fired Paul and explained it by saying that he was living in a situation that was dire at […]
• HENRY ROLLINS Says He Sucks At Romantic Relationships
  Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has confirmed that he hasn’t had a serious romantic relationship in years. “I’m super-serious not good at it,” he tells Daily Beast in a new interview: “I mean, I just suck at it! Not that I’m steeped in infidelity — one relationship is more than I can handle. I fail. […]
• Ex-Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Reveals How Did They Settle Things Up After Making Many Mistakes
  The former drummer of Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy, uploaded a new video on his official Youtube channel as the episode of his ‘Vinyl’ podcast and revealed backstory before they got renowned. While Mike was showing the album of ‘Images and Words,’ he explained how it changed their lives. Mike stated that they had been struggling […]
• UFO Members Phil Mogg And Pete Way Share The Same Bed Amid Their Polyamorous Relationship
  One of the most iconic photographers of the heavy metal community, Ross Halfin, has shared a couple of new photos on his verified Instagram account and showed off the rare moments of Phil Mogg and Pete Way. As Ross declared the conversation he had with Pete before sending the photo, he also added that this […]
• RAMMSTEIN Is Working On New Music During Coronavirus Pandemic
  RAMMSTEIN is using the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. The news of possible new material from the German industrial metallers was broken by the band’s drummer, Christoph Schneider, during an appearance Saturday (June 13) on the “Rodeo Radio” podcast, which airs on Germany’s Radio Bob! Asked by the show host what the members […]
• Tommy Lee Tells The Funny Story Of A Friend Named ‘Smiley’
  Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan Lee shared a video on Instagram stories while they were mocking their friend due to his name, ‘Smiley.’ Mötley Crüe drummer and founding member, Tommy Lee has been married to the social media influencer Brittany Furlan for a year now. The couple has been sharing the moments […]
• Tia Carrera Unveil Hazy New Album, Tried and True
  My history with stoner/psych rock outfit Tia Carrera is both long and hazy. It all started one night at SXSW many moons ago, ’08 or ’09 I’d guess, at that shithole bar on Red River that S.O.D.’s Billy Milano owned (I’m not gonna Google it ’cause that’s no fun… if you know, you know!). Many […]
• Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist Melissa Reese Praises Axl Rose For Simply Being The Best
  The keyboardist of Guns N’ Roses, Melissa Reese shared the picture of a Rolling Stones article about her on Instagram and thanked everyone who supported her, especially the band’s vocalist Axl Rose. The legendary band Guns N Roses keyboardist Melissa Reese has been playing with the band since 2016. From that time, the talented artist […]
• Joe Satriani Recalls The Moments He Had To Fake Playing After Losing His AMP
  During the recent episode of Joe Satriani’s ‘Club Joe Streaming Sessions’ on Youtube, Joe talked about the funny memories in the past with Steve Vai and John Petrucci and revealed one of the bizarre moments he had with Steve Vai. In the conversation, Steve Vai asked Joe if he remembers the time that he had […]
• Kelly Osbourne Shares A Family Photo That Ozzy And Sharon Look Pretty Abnormal
  Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, showed what the Osbourne family was doing during the coronavirus pandemic by sharing a recent photo of themselves on her official Instagram account. As you can see in the picture below, they are still in the house and following the self-quarantine rules. Kelly was taking a selfie while […]
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s TOMMY LEE Reveals His Top Three Early Drumming Influences
  During this past Thursday’s (June 11) “All Access Hits” webinar with host David Frangioni, MÖTLEY CRÜE’s Tommy Lee was asked which drummers really influenced him and got him excited about drumming when he first started playing. He responded (see video below): “The hands-down guy is John Bonham [LED ZEPPELIN], and you can probably hear it […]
• 15 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Release ‘In Your Honor’
  On June 14, 2005, Foo Fighters expanded their musical palette with the double disc 'In Your Honor.' Continue reading…
• Jeff Keith states Tesla really genuinely love performing live and making records
  Jeff . The post Jeff Keith states Tesla really genuinely love performing live and making records appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Pink Floyd Icon David Gilmour Takes His Wife Away From A Desperate Situation By Helping Her In The Studio
  On Instagram, Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour‘s wife and author Polly Samson posted a picture of herself and her husband to announce a new project and she appreciated her husband’s talent as a producer. Pink Floyd star David Gilmour and novelist Polly Samson have been happily married with four kids for a long time now. […]
• JOHN DOLMAYAN: ‘No One Member Of SYSTEM OF A DOWN Is Greater Than The Other’
  SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan spoke to Download presenter Kylie Olsson about the band’s stalled attempts to record a follow-up to its “Mezmerize” and “Hypnotize” LPs, which came out in 2005. He said (see video below): “It would be so simple for us to go and make an album — we have the […]
• Brian May Explains What He Thinks About Steve Vai Following Message From Him
  On a recent Instagram post, Queen’s iconic guitarist Brian May has shared his reaction after praised by Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt after earning the greatest rock guitarist of all time. Steve and Nuno praised the guitar skills of Brian May and congratulated him on social media. Later on, Brian shared his reaction by saying that […]
• BLACK VEIL BRIDES’ JINXX Blasts DONALD TRUMP For Refusing To Rename Military Bases Named After Confederate Generals
  BLACK VEIL BRIDES guitarist Jeremy “Jinxx” Ferguson has slammed President Donald Trump for refusing to rename forts named after Confederate leaders and soldiers. As Americans continue to grapple with systemic racism, there is a growing call to remove symbols honoring Confederate figures from military bases — including Fort Lee, Fort Hood, Fort Benning, Fort Gordon, […]
• ACT OF DEFIANCE Frontman HENRY DEREK ELIS Covers DANZIG, BILLY IDOL On ‘All The Pretty Little Horses’ EP
  Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Henry Derek Elis will release a new EP, “All The Pretty Little Horses”, on July 3. The follow-up to his debut 2018 full-length album “The Devil Is My Friend” will feature a collection of reimagined covers and curiosities in Elis’s signature brand of dark and dreary folk/Americana. Elis will release his debut […]
• Keith Richards Is Still Thinking Of His Late Girlfriend Even Having A Wife For 37 Years
  On a recent Instagram post, The Rolling Stones‘ iconic guitarist Keith Richards shared a picture of his late girlfriend, Anita Pallenberg, who sadly passed away in 2017. The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has been happily married to the American model and actress Patti Hansen since 1983. The couple has two young daughters, Theodora and […]
• Mötley Crüe Star Vince Neil’s Girlfriend Declares Love To Vince With His Own Words From A Song
  Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Hannah, showed how much she loves Vince on her official Instagram account by sharing the lyrics that Vince wrote. Rain shared the lyrics of ‘Find A Dream’ song that Vince wrote and praised his talent in this way. Also, she declared her love for Vince in the caption […]
• Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Exposes How He Managed To Fit Two Memories To The Same Day
  Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page has posted a bunch of new photos on his official Instagram account and shared the different memories he had on the same day. As you will read the caption below, he shared the details of how he was presented with A Silver Clef award in 2014 and bought his iconic […]
• A Metallica Fan Page Unveils James Hetfield’s Biggest Passion Beside Music And Vintage Cars
  The former bass guitarist of Metallica, Ron McGovney, replied a tweet on Twitter that showed the ’80s photo of James Hetfield: ‘Goofy foot rider.’ Ron McGovney has been known as the original bass guitarist of the legendary band Metallica. He played with the band between the years of 1981 and 1982. Rumor has it that […]
• Sebastian Bach On Skid Row Reunion For 30th Anniversary Of ‘Slave’ Album
  On Twitter, former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has responded to a question about the 30th anniversary of their legendary album ‘Slave To The Grind’ and seems like he’s open for negotiating possible reunion events. On June 11, 1991, Skid Row released their 2nd album ‘Slave To The Grind’ which is featuring some biggest hits […]
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Is ‘In No Danger’ Of Losing His Job Because Of His Political Views
  SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has defended his right to speak out in support of U.S. president Donald Trump, saying that he is “in no danger whatsoever” of losing his job because of his political views. Two weeks after praising Trump, calling him “the most attacked president in history yet the greatest friend […]
• SEBASTIAN BACH Doesn’t Rule Out ‘Slave To The Grind’ 30th-Anniversary Tour In 2021
  Sebastian Bach is open to the idea of embarking on a special tour in 2021 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SKID ROW’s “Slave To The Grind” album. Asked by a fan on Twitter if he will “possibly be doing a ‘Slave’ 30th anniversary tour next year,” Bach responded: “Anything’s possible”. Released in June 1991, […]
• MORDRED Is Back With ‘Volition’ EP
  MORDRED has released a new single, “Not For You”, the first track to be taken off the influential crossover band’s upcoming EP, “Volition”, due out on June 19. MORDRED, a band always ahead of its time, was formed back in 1984 in the San Francisco Bay Area during the era that gave us the “Big […]
• Zombi Release Heavy New Track and Video, “Earthscraper”
  Dark synthwave pioneers Zombi, who were years ahead of that trend, have released a new song, “Earthscraper,” that’s heavier than anything I’ve heard from them in quite a while. Given, they’ve always had a heavy guitar streak, but I have to wonder whether this tune represents a conscious effort to break away from all the […]
• Adam Lambert Targets Harry Potter Author’s Trans Tweets: “Gender Is An Illusion”
  Queen’s current live vocalist Adam Lambert responded to the author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, on Twitter and revealed his thoughts about gender and sex meanings. While J.K. Rowling was saying that sex is real and showing her love for the trans people, Adam replied to her post and stated that gender is an illusion. […]
• ALICE COOPER Says ‘It’s Kind Of Nice’ To Have A ‘Forced Vacation’ From Touring
  Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to “The Afternoon Program” on the 102.9 The Hog radio station about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said: “It’s so unusual for us to have more than two weeks off. I think we canceled over 120 shows. […]
• Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: New Album Among Top 5 of Our Career
  High praise from the Megadeth leader, who offers more insight on the length. Continue reading…
• Destruction Will Perform a Real-Life Concert on July 4
  And the first metal band of note to perform a real-life concert for a real-life paying audience after the coronavirus lockdown is… Destruction. The German metallers will perform at the Z7 club in Pratteln, Switzerland on July 4 as part of the venue’s summer concert series, which will feature one show per week. The venue […]
• Van Halen Icon Michael Anthony Gets Emotional While Celebrating His Daughter’s Birthday
  Original bass player of Van Halen’s legendary line-up, Michael Anthony, has shared a new photo on his official Instagram account to celebrate his lovely daughter, Elisha Anthony. He penned a beautiful and short letter to Elisha and also shared a bunch of childhood photos of his beloved daughter while doing it. As almost 3K people […]
• Today in Rock History – June 14
  1966, The Who record preliminary versions of two new Pete Townshend compositions “Disguises,” and a song from Pete’s first rock opera Quads, “I’m A Boy.” “Disguises” is rush mixed to be used the next day on the last episode of BBC-TV’s A Whole Scene Going. Pete wears a handlebar mustache and John plays a tuba […]
• New Deftones Album is Complete, Band Eyeing September Release
  The Deftones are moving at a typically Deftonesian pace on their new album, which they once promised would be out in 2019, but it seems we’ll get to hear it sooner rather than later: drummer Abe Cunningham indicated in a new interview that the record has now been fully mixed and has moved into the […]
• Gene Simmons’ Daughter Sophie Seeks Justice For Another Murdered Black Person
  As you might know, Robert Fuller is a 24-year-old man whose body was found hanging from a tree yesterday, and many social media celebrities are sharing new messages to honor Robert and his family. Sophie Simmons took to her official Instagram account today and remembered Robert by seeking justice for the poor guy. Here is […]
• DREAM THEATER’s JORDAN RUDESS Says It Was ‘Very Exciting’ To Perform With MIKE PORTNOY On Last Year’s ‘Cruise To The Edge’
  Jordan Rudess says that it was “very exciting” to perform with his former DREAM THEATER bandmate Mike Portnoy on a progressive rock cruise more than a year ago. In February 2019, Rudess and Portnoy reunited on stage for the first time in almost nine years during the Cruise To The Edge to perform “Instrumedley” from […]
• Next Myles Kennedy Solo Record ‘Pretty Much Done,’ Rocks Harder
  The singer details the sound and direction. Continue reading…
• Black Veil Brides Cover Bruce Springsteen’s ‘American Skin’
  Hear their take on 'American Skin' and find out where you can donate. Continue reading…
• QUEEN’s BRIAN MAY Is ‘Touched’ By Praise From NUNO BETTENCOURT And STEVE VAI
  QUEEN’s Brian May says that he is “touched” by all the praise heaped upon him by other guitarists after he was recently voted greatest rock guitarist of all time in a Total Guitar poll. On Saturday (June 13), May took to his Instagram to share a BLABBERMOUTH.NET article headlined “NUNO BETTENCOURT And STEVE VAI React […]
• Hear 45 Seconds of a New Every Time I Die Song, “Planet Sh*t”
  Every Time I Die continue to offer previews of their forthcoming album, which guitarist Andy Williams told MetalSucks earlier this year is “fuckin’ crazy,” “wild” and “dangerous.” Following a 25-second preview of an unnamed new song in early April, the Buffalo-based metalcore pioneers turned chunky blues-metal stalwarts have shared a 45-second teaser of a different […]
• Dead Cross Cover Black Flag’s ‘Rise Above’ for BLM Movement
  The video includes a verbal takedown of the LAPD by a Los Angeles citizen. Continue reading…

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