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• Rush’s Geddy Lee Says He Finds Paul McCartney’s Story Really Interesting As A Bass Player
  The bassist of the Canadian rock group Rush, Geddy Lee revealed how interesting he finds the story of the musical genius Paul McCartney on his interview with Rolling Stone. On the recent interview issued by Rolling Stone, Geddy Lee talked about The Beatles’ legendary name Paul McCartney and he admitted he is impressed by the […]
• Slash Confirms His Priority Is Writing New Materials For Guns N’ Roses Album
  In a recent conversation with Sweetwater, Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash revealed that he had been solely working on writing new music for Guns N’ Roses during the self-quarantine days. One of the well-known musicians of social media and the legendary guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, Slash, joined an interview of Sweetwater channel on […]
• Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Advocates for Putting Confederate Statues in a Museum
  Given Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe’s unabashed liberalism, you will probably not be surprised to learn that he’s in favor of removing Confederate monuments in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. But you might be surprised to learn that Blythe thinks those statues ought to be preserved… although not for the reasons that someone like, […]
• Anthrax’s Scott Ian Remembers The Last Gig He Played Before The Global Outbreak
  The legendary guitarist of Anthrax, Scott Ian recalled the last show he played before the pandemic via his recent Instagram post and said he can’t wait to go back to work. Like all the concerts or festivals that were cancelled or postponed due to the global outbreak, the shows of Ian’s side band Mr. Bungle were […]
• SAMMY HAGAR Mourns Death Of Country Music Legend CHARLIE DANIELS: He ‘Was The Real Deal’
  Sammy Hagar has paid tribute to country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels, who died Monday morning after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83. Hagar took to his social media earlier today to share a a photo of him with Daniels, and wrote in an accompanying message: “Had the honor of spending a […]
• QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI Is ‘Doing Great’ After Completing 21st Round Of Chemotherapy, Says ALEX GROSSI
  QUIET RIOT’s Frankie Banali is “doing great” after completing his 21st round of chemotherapy, says his bandmate Alex Grossi. The drummer, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 15 months, went public with his diagnosis last October, writing in a social media post that the cancer treatment had forced him to […]
• Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA’s Entire 2007 Concert In Lisbon
  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 on June 28, 2007 at Parque do Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal. METALLICA […]
• James Hetfield Emotionally Says Goodbye To ‘The Ecstasy of Gold’ Composer Ennio Morricone
  As we all know, Metallica has a unique song that they are playing before every single show since 1983. There’s no doubt and question; it’s ‘The Ecstasy Of Gold,’ which was written by Ennio Morricone for the soundtrack of the cult western movie ‘The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.’ Today, Ennio Morricone has passed […]
• RATT: All 2020 Shows Are Being Rescheduled For Next Year
  All of RATT’s previously announced shows in 2020 are being rescheduled for next year. The veteran California rockers announced the postponement of their live activities in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: “For the health and safety of our fans and those involved with the production of RATT concerts; shows scheduled for the […]
• Pretty Boy Floyd to perform their first live stream show via Monsters of Rock Cruise on July 10th
  Pretty . The post Pretty Boy Floyd to perform their first live stream show via Monsters of Rock Cruise on July 10th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Lzzy Hale Spreads Some Inspirational Words By Saying You Can’t Just Sit And Wait
  Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale took to her official Instagram account to share some tips about life and tried to be an inspiration for her followers once again. Lzzy wrote that if you are a creator, you can’t wait for the muse to let in to you. You need to do something to force it to […]
• Country + Southern Rock Legend Charlie Daniels Dead at 83
  Play 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' loud today. Continue reading…
• Jimmy Page Remembers The Time Led Zeppelin Hit By Italian Police With Tear Gas
  Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page made another ‘On This Day’ session by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account and revealed one of the most interesting things that happened in their live shows. In 1971, Led Zeppelin started a tour in Europe and visited countries like Denmark, England, Switzerland, and Italy. However, there […]
• McKagan Girls Are Enjoying The Sun And Summer While Posing In Tiny Bikinis
  Guns N’ Roses bass guitarist Duff McKagan’s daughters, Mae and Grace McKagan showed how they are spending their free time in the summer by sharing new photos on their official Instagram account and revealed how beautiful they are once again. As you can see the pictures below, Mae was outside of the house and probably […]
• Jack Russell, Robby Lochner and friends release video for acoustic cover of Toto’s “Hold The Line”
  Jack . The post Jack Russell, Robby Lochner and friends release video for acoustic cover of Toto’s “Hold The Line” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Witch Taint’s Dave Hill and Phil Costello on The MetalSucks Podcast #345
  Witch Taint’s Lance the King of Black Metal and Matthias Backwards, aka Dave Hill and Phil Costello, join the show this week. We discuss the origin of the band’s name, how they constantly have to prove how metal they are, how the slang words for “taint” differ by region, their ongoing beef with death metal, […]
• MAX CAVALERA Discusses SOULFLY’s ‘Rise Of The Fallen’ In Third ‘Max Trax’ Episode
  Former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera has launched “Max Trax”, a twice-weekly Internet video series in which he discusses the inspiration for many of the songs spanning his nearly 40-year music career. The third “Max Trax” episode, focusing on the SOULFLY track “Rise Of The Fallen”, from the 2010 album “Omen”, can be […]
• SEETHER Bassist Speaks Out Against ‘Cancel Culture’: ‘It Comes From Such A Mean, Dark Place’
  SEETHER bassist Dale Stewart has spoken out against “cancel culture,” saying it comes from “a mean and dark place” while “masquerading as tolerance and acceptance.” Cancel culture is the idea that someone, usually a celebrity or a public figure, whose ideas or comments are considered offensive should be boycotted. These people are ostracized and shunned […]
• TELL THE WORLD … Juan Croucier has posted that all RATT shows for 2020 are pushed to 2021
  Metal Sludge — In a new post on Monday July 6th 2020, Juan Croucier has informed fans via social media that shows for 2020 will be moved to 2021.Due to the ongoing health crisis, it seems more and more bands, and events in general are having to throw in the towel on 2020.Ratt bassist Croucier […]
• The Top 10 Bands Infuriatingly Listed on Metal-Archives.com
  Metal Archives remains both an invaluable and infuriatingly capricious resource for metal fans. While the site helpfully contains information about literally thousands and thousands of metal bands, which bands are deemed worthy or not-worthy of inclusion seems to be entirely arbitrary. To wit: earlier this year, we listed forty bands that are, for reasons we […]
• Scorpions’ Klaus Meine Says Coronavirus Epidemic Is A Blessing For Musicians And Artists
  Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine was interviewed by Pat’s Soundbytes Unplugged and revealed how they are spending their time during the coronavirus outbreak while explaining why it is some kind of good thing for the musicians. In the conversation, Klaus stated that they made huge progress with the band about their upcoming album during the self-quarantine […]
• Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Is Running for President
  As you may have heard, over the weekend, rapper Kanye West announced his 2020 presidential bid. We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States ! #2020VISION— ye (@kanyewest) July 5, 2020 Not to be outdone, Linkin […]
• Randy Blythe: Graffitied Confederate Statues Belong in Museums
  To preserve the history of what is happening this very moment. Continue reading…
• Mike Portnoy Hints At Our Future By Making A Clever Humor Over The Beatles’ Abbey Road Cover Photo
  The multitalented musician Mike Portnoy posted on his Instagram account a picture likened to Abbey Road, which is the famous symbol of The Beatles, and hinted the possible future by making a witty comparison over the memorable song ‘Yesterday’ of the band. The photo Mike Portnoy shared is a creative remake of the Abbey Road […]
• Ex-Van Halen Singer Sammy Hagar Reveals The Date He’ll Back On The Stage
  Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar posted a video on Instagram showing the preparations before the opening of his restaurant and answered a fan’s question about his return date to the stage. As you might know, ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar has been running a restaurant named Cabo Wabo in Mexico. He also has a […]
• WATCH: Socially Distant Metal Shows Are Happening in Europe
  Here's what they look like. Continue reading…
• Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee confirms having had the Corona virus but now fully recovered
  Scorpions . The post Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee confirms having had the Corona virus but now fully recovered appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Vince Neil’s Girlfriend Rain Hannah Shares New Update About Her Healing Process After Cali’s Death
  Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil‘s girlfriend Rain Hannah posted a picture of herself posing with their recently deceased dog, Cali, on Instagram and it seemed like she was getting better according to her latest update. As you might recall, a few weeks ago, Vince and his longtime girlfriend Rain Hannah shared the sad news of […]
• ALESTORM Releases Animated Music Video For ‘S**t Boat (No Fans)’
  Scottish pirate metallers ALESTORM have released an animate music video for the song “Shit Boat (No Fans)”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Curse Of The Crystal Coconut”, which was released on May 29 via Napalm Records. Commented ALESTORM: “Oh wow, everyone knows that short songs are the best songs, so naturally […]
• Ratt announce that their shows in 2020 will be rescheduled to 2021
  Ratt . The post Ratt announce that their shows in 2020 will be rescheduled to 2021 appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Static-X Triumph Through Journey Saluting Wayne Static on Album
  'This was just the most amazing opportunity to work with our old friend again,' says bassist Tony Campos. Continue reading…
• LIONHEART Feat. Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON: ‘Thine Is The Kingdom’ Lyric Video
  The official lyric video for the song “Thine Is The Kingdom” from British hard rock veterans LIONHEART can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “The Reality Of Miracles”, which will be released on July 31 via Metalville Records. LIONHEART was founded in late 1980 by Dennis Stratton (ex-IRON MAIDEN), […]
• SUZI QUATRO To Release ‘Through My Words’ Lyric Book
  New Haven Publishing author and rock icon Suzi Quatro will release a new book, “Through My Words”, on July 27. This large, full-color hardcover contains Suzi’s lyrics and personal photographs and includes her commentary about where she was when the music was made. The cover and interior graphic design were handled by Pete Cunliffe. Suzi […]
• Paul Stanley Says ‘No More Suffering For Him’ While Mourning Nick Cordero’s Death From Coronavirus
  Paul Stanley, the frontman of KISS, expressed his condolences via his Twitter account for the death of talented actor Nick Cordero due to the COVID-19. Broadway actor Nick Cordero has been fighting against the coronavirus for several months now. Unfortunately, the news about his death came not long ago. The actor, who is mostly known for […]
• 266 Musicians in 35 Countries Perform Linkin Park’s “In the End” Together
  With the third anniversary of Chester Bennington’s death quickly approaching on July 20, a group of Linkin Park fans — 266 of them, to be exact, spanning 35 countries across the globe — have collaborated on a “quarantine mob” version of one of the band’s most well-known hits, “In the End.” Rocknmob, a YouTube channel […]
• Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Stays Away From Talking About DNA Test
  Legendary vocalist Michael Jackson‘s musician daughter Paris Jackson participated in a recent discussion about the allegations against her father but somehow, she avoided the subject of DNA test. Michael Jackson’s only daughter Paris Jackson followed the path of his father and became a musician and an activist. However, Paris has been the target of criticism […]
• Adam Lambert To Break Ties With The Fans Who Support Donald Trump
  Adam Lambert, who is the live performance singer of rock giant Queen, shared on the Instagram stories a meaningful post about the gender and ethnic identities to display his stance for the coming presidential election. From the moment he first appeared in the music industry, Adam Lambert has proudly presented his unique identity together with […]
• Producer TOM WERMAN Fires Back At DEE SNIDER: ‘Try To Forget Me, And Go Enjoy Your Privileged Life’
  Veteran hard rock producer Tom Werman has once again fired back at Dee Snider over the TWISTED SISTER singer’s comments regarding their collaboration on the triple-platinum “Stay Hungry” album. During a recent appearance on “The Jasta Show”, the Internet program hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, Snider said: “Tom Werman, who produced ‘Stay Hungry’, he […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Son Reveals If He’ll Collaborate With David Lee Roth For His Solo Album
  Eddie Van Halen‘s son and the bassist of Van Halen, Wolfgang posted a funny cat video on Instagram and answered a fan’s question about the possibility of David Lee Roth‘s appearance on his upcoming solo album. As you might remember, Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang Van Halen has been working on his solo project for […]
• Roger Taylor’s Daughter Tiger Lily Showcases Her Body And Curves In Green Bikini
  Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s daughter and gorgeous model, Tiger Lily Taylor, showed off her awesome body by sharing a new photo of herself on the official Instagram account and turned up the heat with her beauty. As you can see in the picture below, Tiger Lily seemed like inside the sea as a Mermaid, and […]
• ASKING ALEXANDRIA Releases Unplugged Version Of ‘Antisocialist’
  British rockers ASKING ALEXANDRIA have released “Antisocialist (Unplugged)” . The track is featured on the group’s sixth full-length studio album, “Like A House On Fire”, via Sumerian Records and the full-band version of the song is currently sitting at No. 4 at Active Rock Radio and hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s Octane “Big Uns Countdown” […]
• SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Confirms He Contracted COVID-19
  Mikkey Dee has confirmed that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer took to his social media to address rumors of his illness after Don Dokken recently said that Mikkey “lost 35 pounds” and “was really in bad shape” after contracting the […]
• JACK RUSSELL Doesn’t Want His Audience To Be ‘Guinea Pigs’ For Live Concerts Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
  In a recent interview with The Cosmick View, former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell spoke about how he has been dealing with the fact that he is unable to play any live shows amid the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “We’re going to go out and do some shows at […]
• JUDAS PRIEST’s Performance At 2015’s WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival To Be Broadcast On Knotfest.com
  British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will broadcast their full-length live concert video “Battle Cry” as part of the Knotfest.com Concert Streaming Series on Friday, July 17 at 12 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. GMT/ 9 p.m. CET. Catch all the action over on Knotfest.com. “Battle Cry” features PRIEST’s performance from […]
• HOOKERS & BLOW Feat. GUNS N’ ROSES, QUIET RIOT Members: Cover Of DAVID BOWIE’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Out Now
  HOOKERS & BLOW, the project formed by longtime GUNS N’ ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi, has been hitting the studio to record a covers album, due later this year via Golden Robot Records. Today sees the arrival of the LP’s third single, an emotive version of David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” […]
• Mikkey Dee Reveals He Had Coronavirus Earlier This Year
  The drummer decided to speak about it after Don Dokken misspoke during an interview. Continue reading…
• QUEEN’s ROGER TAYLOR On Possibility Of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Sequel: ‘I Wouldn’t Want To Be Seen As Cashing In Again’
  QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor says that a sequel to the band’s biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” is unlikely to happen. Released in November 2018, “Bohemian Rhapsody” has become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, bringing in more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. It was also No. 1 biggest-selling film of 2019 on home […]
• Jack Russell thought wouldn’t be anything worse for artists than no records sales until Covid came along
  Jack . The post Jack Russell thought wouldn’t be anything worse for artists than no records sales until Covid came along appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Periphery’s Misha Mansoor Releases 1.5-Hour-Long New Track, “Red Water”
  Periphery guitarist and founder Misha Mansoor continues to make the most of his time in quarantine, taking a break from his steady release schedule of TEN solo albums of older material recorded under the Bulb moniker to drop a brand new song. “Red Water,” as it’s called, is more like an album in and of […]

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• What Changed For James Hetfield After His Alcohol Rehab And Getting Sober, Metallica Bassist Explains
  In a recent interview for Metal Hammer, Metallica‘s iconic bassist Robert Trujillo talked about the previous problems James Hetfield struggled with, and also mentioned about his current status after rehab. As you might remember, the heavy metal legend Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield has been dealing with his alcohol addiction for a while now. During the […]
• CALEB SHOMO Promises ‘Sonic Devastation’ On BEARTOOTH’s Fourth Album: ‘This Is My Best Work’
  In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com’s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, BEARTOOTH singer Caleb Shomo spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band’s fourth studio album. He said (see video below): “I worked on a lot of this album on the road — a whole lot of […]
• Halestorm Singer Lzzy Hale Shares The Four Thing That We Have To Fight For
  Halestorm‘s talented frontwoman Lzzy Hale posted her picture on Instagram posing in front of the American flag to celebrate the ‘4th of July,’ and she had a message concerning the recent political issues. Many celebrities and musicians joined the Fourth of July celebrations via social media platforms this year. While some of them remembering the […]
• Jimmy Page Recalls The Time He Played On July 4th, But Not For Celebrating Independence Day
  The founder of the band Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page shared a memory on Instagram about the fourth of July in 1985, but he also said they don’t celebrate the day in England. Page recalled the good old times on the occasion of Independence Day. He posted on Instagram a video clip along with some photos […]
• Silent Rage frontman Jesse Damon indicates what he thinks led to the end of Simmons Records
  Silent . The post Silent Rage frontman Jesse Damon indicates what he thinks led to the end of Simmons Records appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Evanescence Releases Second Music Video From Their Upcoming Album, ‘The Bitter Truth’
  Evanescence has released the second video clip of their upcoming album, just three days after sharing the official audio of the song for the whole streaming platforms and also YouTube. ‘The Game Is Over’ will take part in ‘The Bitter Truth,‘ which will be released this year. After sharing the first single of the album […]
• Ex-Van Halen Sammy Hagar Shows What Mexican People Think About USA’s Independence Day
  Rock musician Sammy Hagar, who is also the former band member of Van Halen, celebrated the Independence Day from his house in Mexico via an Instagram post that shows what Mexican people do in this day. Has been managing a nightclub and restaurant, named ‘Cabo Wabo‘, located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur […]
• The Beatles’ Ringo Starr Shares A Funny Meme About John Lennon And Their Iconic Abbey Road Photo
  The Beatles‘ iconic drummer Ringo Starr shared a hilarious meme of the famous ‘Abbey Road’ album cover on Instagram referring to the coronavirus measures of wearing masks. The eleventh studio album of The Beatles, ‘Abbey Road‘ was released on September 26, 1969. The album’s iconic cover featuring the band members walking across the street’s zebra […]
• Dave Grohl Remembers The Death Of Kurt Cobain And Explains What Exactly Happened At That Time
  The drummer of Nirvana and the founder of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl recalled the tough times he underwent when the legendary musician Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994. During an interview made by the Apple Music, Dave Grohl explained what he felt with the death of Cobain at that time and how he dealt with […]
• System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan Says ‘We Can’t Hide Our Past’ While Talking Over Slaves In Civil War
  The great drummer of System of A Down, John Dolmayan shared his candid feelings about the Independence Day and showed his respect to the slaves who were disregarded about the construction of United States. As the time has come to fourth of July, most of the musicians displayed how they celebrated and what they think […]
• Elton John Will Make A Podcast With His Husband David Furnish, Gives The Details On Social Media
  One of the most legendary musicians of all time, Sir Elton John, took to his official Instagram account to announce the new episode of his podcast, ‘Rocket Hour’, and revealed the special guest of the next episode: David Furnish. In the caption, Elton wrote that his husband, David wanted to join the podcast for a […]
• Nikki Sixx Makes Mötley Crüe Fans Sad By Announcing The End Of His Radio Show ‘Sixx Sense’
  On Twitter, Mötley Crüe bass guitarist Nikki Sixx replied a fan’s tweet about his radio show ‘Sixx Sense‘ and the possibility of starting a podcast: ‘That train has left the station.’ As you might recall, the iconic guitarist of Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx had been hosting a rock radio show named ‘Sixx Sense‘ on iHeart […]
• Taylor Momsen Pays Respect To Soundgarden And Chris Cornell By Sharing A Live Video Of Them
  The Pretty Reckless vocalist Taylor Momsen paid her tribute to Soundgarden and Chris Cornell by sharing a live video of the band on her official Instagram account and showed her respect for the legendary vocalist. As you might already know, Chris Cornell mentioned about his depression in lots of time. He also suffered isolation and […]
• The Dirty Denims unveil video for track “Messin’ Around” from new album ‘Ready Steady Go!’
  The . The post The Dirty Denims unveil video for track “Messin’ Around” from new album ‘Ready Steady Go!’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Kings of Chaos feat. ex-Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini to play show in Iowa, USA on September 5th
  Kings . The post Kings of Chaos feat. ex-Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini to play show in Iowa, USA on September 5th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Slayer’s ‘South of Heaven’: 8 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
  How many did you already know? Continue reading…
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SERJ TANKIAN Explains His Musical Collaboration With Armenian Prime Minister
  In a recent interview with Armenian-born American television personality Araksya Karapetyan, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian spoke about his collaboration with Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan on the song called “Hayastane” (Hayastan is the Armenian name for Armenia). Asked how the track came about, Serj said (see video below): “The [2018 Armenian] Revolution […]
• Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash Celebrates The 14th Year Of His Sobriety
  The lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses and one of the most popular musicians on social media, Slash, has completed his fourteenth year as a sober man right now, and his girlfriend Meegan Hodges is there to show her support to him via an Instagram post. Like countless musicians who have coped with several addictions […]
• AXL ROSE Defends His Right To Speak Out On Political Issues: Not Saying Something Is ‘Being Complicit’
  Axl Rose has defended his right to speak out on political issues, saying that he feels an “obligation to say something” about the “irresponsibility of this administration.” The GUNS N’ ROSES singer, who has repeatedly voiced his displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump, explained his position in a message on TwitLonger, a related Twitter site […]
• LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Says Richmond Statues With Confederate Links Should Be Removed And Preserved In Museums
  In a recent interview with The Hundreds TV, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about the ongoing efforts to remove Confederate statues along Monument Avenue in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. The debate regarding Confederate monuments has been polarizing in Richmond and other cities across the country for many years. The Richmond region and […]
• Video: 8-Year-Old Girl Covers Overkill’s “Elimination” with Parents
  Metalhead family Bryce and Nadia Waring and their eight-year-old daughter, Alexis, have teamed up for a cover of Overkill’s 1989 classic, “Elimination,” re-appropriating the original’s lyrics about the AIDS crisis to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The family explains to MetalSucks via email: “We’re proud to present our version of Elimination by the almighty band Overkill. […]
• In the ’80s, Ozzy Osbourne Was The God Of Heavy Metal: Here’s The Proof
  On Instagram, the rock and roll photographer Ross Halfin posted some photos of Ozzy Osbourne in concert on the ‘Fourth of July’ in 1981 showing fans with a sign saying, ‘Ozzy is God.’ One of the legendary vocalists of all time Ozzy Osbourne performed in ‘Day on the Green‘ concert in Oakland, California on July […]
• DEFTONES’ New Album Tentatively Due In September
  DEFTONES singer Chino Moreno has offered an update on the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Gore” album, which was recently recorded for a tentative late 2020 release. Speaking to Tim “Herb” Alexander for the PRIMUS drummer’s “Herb’s Happy Hour” show, Chino said (see video below): “We have a record that we finished maybe — I don’t […]
• BRENT SMITH To SHINEDOWN Fans: ‘Your Safety Will Always Be The Number One Priority’
  SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Nikki of the FM99 WNOR radio station about what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (see video below): “It’s going to come back. It’s gonna have to come back in a way that is… There’s gonna be different protocol. But don’t have a knee-jerk reaction when […]
• Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter Post Covers of Each Other’s Songs
  Back in 2018, Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter toured together, and as one of the perks with a VIP ticket package, attendees received a 7″ containing one track by each band playing a song by the other. Those covers have now finally been given a digital release: you can stream Between […]
• Janet Gardner & Justin James to release new album ‘Synergy’ on August 7th
  Janet . The post Janet Gardner & Justin James to release new album ‘Synergy’ on August 7th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Was Jesus White Or Black? STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Says ‘It Shouldn’t Matter’
  Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that the race and appearance of Jesus Christ “shouldn’t matter” because “He was, is and forever will be our Savior.” While the most common image of Jesus Christ, at least in Western cultures, has been that of a bearded, fair-skinned man with long, wavy, light brown or […]
• Nekrogblikon Post Zany Cover of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey”
  Nekrogoblikon have put their trademark imprint of zaniness, electronica and other eclectic influences upon System of a Down’s well-known hit, “Chop Suey,” in a version of the track that’s surely unlike any way you’ve ever heard it before. Despite the somber nature of Serj Tankians lyrics, a small dose of levity is quite welcome in […]
• Axl Rose Rips Surgeon General on Twitter, Gets Response
  Adams' televised response to questions about large gatherings did not sit well with Rose. Continue reading…
• American Bombshell reveal new guitarist Justin Bryant
  American . The post American Bombshell reveal new guitarist Justin Bryant appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• If Iron Maiden Covered “Enter Sandman,” It Might Sound Like This
  Last autumn, before the world ended, the YouTuber Metal Börje provided us with an entertaining bit of video entertainment that combined two of our favorite topics — Metallica and Slipknot — into one, with a cover of “Enter Sandman” performed in the style of Slipknot. After months of exhaustive research and peer reviewed studies, Börje has […]
• Ex-EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says ‘Everything’s Cool’ Between Him And His Former Bandmates
  Ex-EXODUS singer Rob Dukes says that “everything’s cool” between him and his former bandmates, six years after he was fired from the group. The San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve “Zetro” Souza, who previously fronted EXODUS from 1986 to […]
• TWISTED SISTER’s DEE SNIDER Says He Had To ‘Beg’ Producer TOM WERMAN To Include ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ On ‘Stay Hungry’ Album
  TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider has once again slammed Tom Werman over the veteran hard rock producer’s collaboration with the group on the triple-platinum “Stay Hungry” album. During an appearance on “The Jasta Show”, the Internet program hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, Snider said (see video below): “A producer, and this is just a […]
• Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Celebrates Post Malone’s Birthday With A Backstage Photo
  Megadeth bass guitarist David Ellefson celebrated the 25th birthday of rap musician, Post Malone, via his official Twitter account by sharing a rare-known photo with him. As you can see in the picture below, David and Post Malone were in the backstage and posing for the camera. David was wearing full of black, and Post […]
• Tommy Lee Wife Brittany Reminds Us How Elegant She Is While Showing Off Tanned Body
  Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife, Brittany Furlan Lee, celebrated ‘Independence Day’ by sharing a new photo of herself on the official Instagram account and showed off her astonishing beauty once again. In the picture, you can see that Brittany was chilling on the outside and posing for the camera while sitting on the grass. […]
• Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant Shows ‘One Direction’ That The Rock Community Have To Go
  The legendary co-founding member of Led Zeppelin and one of the most famous activists of our industry, Robert Plant, has shared a new tweet on his official Twitter account and showed his support to ‘Let The Music Play’ movement once again. As you might already remember, lots of stars in the music industry have joined […]
• Today in Rock History – July 5
  1964, The Irish band Them, featuring Van Morrison, record “Gloria.” 1965, The Four Tops record their number five hit “It’s the Same Old Song,” which resembles their number one “I Can’t Help Myself.” 1965, Marty Balin and Paul Kantner formed a Folk-Rock group that would evolve into the Jefferson Airplane, the premier San Francisco psychedelic […]
• Here Is What DESTRUCTION’s First ‘Socially Distanced’ Concert Looked Like
  German thrashers DESTRUCTION played their first concert after the coronavirus pandemic closures on Saturday (July 4) in Pratteln, Switzerland. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, only 300 tickets were made available at the 1,600-capacity Z7 club, and it “it was not sold out,” according to YouTube user Heike M.666, who attended the gig and uploaded a […]
• Leprous Release Live Video of Final Pre-Pandemic Show, Announce Two IRL Concerts
  Prog outfit Leprous (Ihsahn’s former backing band) have released a live music video for their track “The Sky is Red,” shot on March 1, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal, at what would end up being the band’s final show before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down concerts everywhere. You can watch the 11-minute performance below. Leprous are […]
• Rivers Cuomo Tried to Start Metal Band Before Weezer
  Sixty Wrong Sausages played one show. Continue reading…
• Marilyn Manson Shares A Special Photo With His Cat To Celebrate Independence Day
  The iconic American musician Marilyn Manson posted on Instagram an amazing photo with his cat to share the joy of Independence Day with his fans. As well as his dedication to his unique music and style, Manson is also known for his affection to the pets, especially the cats. To celebrate the most significant and special […]
• RUDY SARZO: How QUIET RIOT Ended Up Becoming ‘Overnight’ Success With ‘Metal Health’
  In a new interview with “Tommy Röckit’s Rhythm Nation Rock Show”, former QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo reflected on how the band became an “overnight” success with “Metal Health”, the first “heavy metal” album to top the U.S. chart. He said (see video below): “[It was] serendipity. Being in the right place at the right […]
• 32 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’
  On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.' Continue reading…
• Rolling Stones Bassist Reveals How He Was Trolled By Keith Richards While Working At Studio
  The Rolling Stones’ touring bass guitarist Darryl Jones spoke in the recent interview with ‘Bass Player Magazine’ and revealed one of the weirdest conversations he had with the band members. In the conversation, Darryl recalled the time he was entering the audition and explained what happened there. He said that Mick warned him after playing […]
• KISS Bassist Gene Simmons’ Wife Shannon Slams The Haters By Calling Them Idiots
  KISS icon Gene Simmons’ wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, posted a photo of herself and her husband on Instagram to celebrate the ‘Fourth of July’ but she had a few harsh words for the haters. The legendary bass guitarist of KISS, Gene Simmons has been happily together with actress and model Shannon Tweed since 1983. The […]

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• Papa Roach: ‘We Are the Record Company’ for Next Album
  Jacoby Shaddix reveals the band's more invested stake in their next release. Continue reading…
• A New Music Venue Is Being Built Just for Social Distancing
  Great news, unless you were really sold on drive-in concerts. Continue reading…
• Black Star Sinners release video for track “Stars in Japan”
  Black . The post Black Star Sinners release video for track “Stars in Japan” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• M3 Rock Festival planning to proceed with rescheduled dates of September 4 to 6, 2020
  M3 . The post M3 Rock Festival planning to proceed with rescheduled dates of September 4 to 6, 2020 appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• JACOBY SHADDIX Says Next PAPA ROACH Album Will Be Released Through Band’s Own Record Label
  In a recent interview with Rock Sound TV, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix confirmed that the band has just landed a new label home. “While in quarantine, we negotiated a record deal, so we’re with a new company for this next album,” he explained. “And we’re excited about that. We are the record company for […]
• Liliac unleash video for single “We Are The Children”
  Liliac . The post Liliac unleash video for single “We Are The Children” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Steeler’s ‘Come Hell Or Hollywood’ album featuring remastered 1981-82 recordings available July 21st
  Steeler’s . The post Steeler’s ‘Come Hell Or Hollywood’ album featuring remastered 1981-82 recordings available July 21st appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Metallica Donate $350,000 to COVID-19 Relief Charities
  The mensches in Metallica have announced they’re donating $350,000, via their All Within My Hands charity foundation, to four “organizations dedicated to assisting those hit hard by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.” Specifically, the money will go to Feeding America, which does exactly what you think it does; Direct Relief, which has been providing personal protection […]
• David Gilmour Premieres New Music Video For ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’ Which Is A Collaboration Song With His Daughter
  Pink Floyd’s iconic musician David Gilmour‘s music video for the brand new song ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts‘ is now officially available on YouTube and the song includes more family collaboration. After five years of waiting, the recently announced song of Gilmour was revealed by him on Instagram as a product of family work. He said […]
• Review: Does Testament’s Titans of Creation Live up to their Legacy?
  I think we can all agree things suck right now. Like, a lot. Enter the eternal soundtrack for things sucking: thrash metal. Testament’s latest is the album for the moment precisely because it’s not the album for the moment. Honestly, songs about Heaven’s Gate, nuclear Armageddon, and ’80s serial killer Richard Ramirez (a.k.a. The Night […]
• It Seems Like Vince Neil And Rain Hannah Are Overcoming Tragic Loss Of Their Dog
  Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Hannah, shared the latest appearance of the couple by uploading a new photo on her official Instagram account and celebrated the Independence Day. As you might remember, the couple’s sweet dog, Cali, was murdered in front of their houses about two weeks ago, and they were devastated after […]
• Pearl Jam Star Eddie Wedder Poses With His Wife And Says Let’s Beat This Pandemic
  Pearl Jam icon Eddie Vedder’s wife, Jill Vedder, took to her official Instagram account to show how they are holding up during the coronavirus pandemic and explained how we can end this outbreak. Jill and Eddie joined the challenge named ‘Mask Challenge‘ and showed that they are using masks all the time. Jill stated that […]
• MARTY FRIEDMAN Covers ‘Gurenge’, Theme Song Of Anime Series ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba’ (Video)
  Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has shared his metal interpretation of the opening theme song for the ongoing TV anime series “Demon Slayer”. The original track “Gurenge” (“Red Lotus”) was created by the singer LiSA and recently became the third most-downloaded single in all of Japan, having been downloaded more than 900,000 times. “Gurenge” has […]
• LAMB OF GOD’s WILLIE ADLER Explains Decision To Make New Album Self-Titled Affair
  In an interview with the “Ghost Cult Podcast”, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler spoke about the band’s decision to make its latest album a self-titled effort. He said: “It was a real intuitive process going into this record. Not that it was drastically different than any other record. Mark [Morton, guitar] and I felt […]
• MetalSucks’ Least-Sucky Songs of the Week
  Happy Fourth of July. Hope this not-sucky songs help you with your responsible, socially distanced celebration! Evanescence – “The Game Is Over” This shit is so catchy it oughta come with penicillin. Matt Heafy – “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” Trivum’s frontman goes solo and does Henry Cavill proud. Imperial Triumphant feat. Tomas Haake […]
• STEPHEN PEARCY Tells SEBASTIAN BACH His Twitter Account Got Hacked And He Never Tweeted To ‘Unmask America’
  Sebastian Bach says that Stephen Pearcy’s Twitter “account got hacked” and the RATT singer never implied Americans should refrain from wearing a cloth face mask or covering in public even though it protects against the coronavirus. “We just got a text from @StephenEPearcy + Kristi telling us that Stephens account got hacked and he never […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Wife Shares Sad Photos From The Funeral Of Family Member And Says Goodbye
  Janie Van Halen, who is the wife of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen, took to her official Instagram account to pray for the soul of her brother, Tom and saddened the Van Halen family. Janie announced that his brother and Eddie’s brother-in-law, Tom, passed away on June 20, 2020, and mourned his death for […]
• Guns N’ Roses Singer Axl Rose Says ‘America Deserves Better’ While Talking About Jerome Adams
  On Twitter, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose wrote about the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams’ reaction to the question of whether people should gather in large groups over the 4th of July weekend: ‘You don’t deserve the job or title.‘ Guns N’ Roses vocalist Axl Rose has been openly showing his discomfort with the […]
• QUEENSRŸCHE’s TODD LA TORRE Says ‘F**k This Place’ As Florida Breaks Record With 11,458 New COVID-19 Cases
  QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has expressed his frustration with his home state of Florida after The Florida Department of Health announced more than 11,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, breaking the state’s one-day record of 10,109, set just two days prior. Earlier today, Todd tweeted: “More winning!!!! NEW: Florida sets state record in […]
• 25 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Emerge With Debut Album
  On July 4, 1995, Dave Grohl released the first Foo Fighters album. Continue reading…
• Twisted Sister Frontman Dee Snider Shares His Biggest Life Regret About A Late Musician
  The frontman and lead singer of the band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider tweeted to commemorate the singer John Denver and the bandleader Frank Zappa recently. The grieved deaths of both John Denver and Frank Zappa were recalled by Snider, who faced the court about the censorship case in 1985 together with them. As a result […]
• Billie Joe Armstrong Reveals Four Untold Truth About Green Day Songs
  Billie Joe Armstrong, who is the frontman of Green Day, unveiled some rare-known truths about the ‘No Fun Monday’ songs by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account. Green Day and Billie wanted to help the people across all around the world who are suffering from the coronavirus outbreak and forced to follow […]
• Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Says He Has Not Given Permission To Any Political Candidate To Use ‘Don’t Stop Believin”
  Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry says that he is against having the band’s music used in political campaigns. Perry took to his Twitter Friday night (July 3) to write: “As one of the songwriters of Don’t Stop Believin’, I have not given permission to any political candidate to use this song!” Several hours later, JOURNEY […]
• Jerry Cantrell Mourns Layne Staley As He Stumbled Across Alice In Chains Singer’s Poster At Near Of The Road
  Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell posted a photo of himself on Instagram, taking a picture of the band’s late vocalist Layne Staley‘s poster and remembered his old-time friend. As you might recall, Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley, known for his distinct vocal style, sadly passed away in 2002. Layne was only 34 years […]
• Best Protest Rock Song Ever? Tom Morello And Dan Reynolds Confirms The Collaboration
  You don’t need to be a die-hard rock music fan, but if you are familiar with the industry somehow, you can easily give the name of Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello and Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds among the most activist musicians of our community. Today, Dan Reynolds and Tom Morello released a common press […]
• Corey Taylor Recalls The Time Slipknot Members Could Have Been Seriously Injured While Escaping From Japanese Fans
  Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor joined an interview for Knotfest’s Ramon Gonzalez and revealed the details of an unforgettable memory from the band’s tour in Japan. During a conversation for Knotfest, the talented vocalist Corey Taylor talked about Slipknot’s 1999 self-titled album which had turned 21 just recently. This was the only album […]
• Video: The Black Dahlia Murder’s Trevor Strnad Takes Us Inside His Home!
  Given how dedicated he is to all things metal, The Black Dahlia Murder frontman Trevor Strnad’s home is precisely what you’d expect: full to the brim with metal t-shirts (hundreds!), posters, flags, miscellaneous merch, CDs (thousands!), vinyl and more, including an impressive video game collection. It’s exactly the kind of nerd paradise one could enter […]
• Don Dokken feels that some Dokken songs are “borderline Metallica”
  Don . The post Don Dokken feels that some Dokken songs are “borderline Metallica” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• DON DOKKEN: ‘We’ve Got An Idiot President Who Won’t Even Wear A Mask’
  Don Dokken has expressed his frustration over the fact that many Americans are still refusing to acknowledge the viral threat posed by the novel coronavirus. The singer made his comments as DOKKEN is preparing to play a couple of socially distanced concerts this month — one in Roanoke, Virginia and the other in Hot Springs, […]
• Why Did It Take MIKE MANGINI Nearly A Decade To Get A Lyrical Songwriting Credit In DREAM THEATER? He Explains
  Mike Mangini discussed his relative lack of songwriting contributions to DREAM THEATER during a 2019 interview with Drumtalk, the video podcast by German drummer and videographer Philipp Koch, which has just been uploaded to YouTube. Asked why it has taken nearly a decade for him to make his DREAM THEATER songwriting debut as a lyricist […]
• Sully Erna Rips Joe Biden, Endorses Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory
  Godsmack singer and noted brain surgeon Sully Erna says that the left is holding onto a vaccine for COVID-19, and that they’ll only release it if Joe Biden is elected president. Speaking on his Internet show, Erna said of Biden and the coronavirus: “It’s so politically driven. It may not be gone completely, but we’re […]
• Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Says ‘I Don’t Want To Live That Way’ Talking Over Her Regret
  The ups and downs about the public appearance of Paris Jackson caused controversy between her and a Twitter user on the social media platform lately. The subject was opened from the exposed pedophile case of Michael Jackson on some Twitter users’ tweets to Paris. Many of them clearly showed with their statements that they continue […]
• Axl Rose Says U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Should Resign
  In his latest tweet slamming the Trump administration, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has called on U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams to resign. Rose’s tweet appears to be in response to an interview in which, when asked whether or not he’d advise Americans to participate in large gatherings to celebrate the Fourth of July, […]
• RICHIE KOTZEN ‘Would Love To’ Make A Third Studio Album With THE WINERY DOGS
  Guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen says that he “would love to” make a third studio album with THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). The longtime solo artist addressed the possibility of fresh material from THE WINERY DOGS while […]
• Video: Members of Mutoid Man, Fucked and Bound, and Mrs. Piss Cover Soundgarden’s “4th of July”
  Two Minutes to Late Night host Gwarsenio Hall (aka Jordan Olds) has released another all-star “bedroom cover.” This time, he’s tackled Soundgarden’s “4th of July” alongside Stephen Brodsky (Mutoid Man, Cave In, Old Man Gloom), Jess Gowrie (Mrs. Piss, Chelsea Wolfe, Horseneck), and Rah Davis (Fucked and Bound, Holy Tyrant). A statement accompanying the video reads: “We […]
• Signal 13 release video for single “Stay With Me” from new EP ‘Destination Unknown’
  Signal . The post Signal 13 release video for single “Stay With Me” from new EP ‘Destination Unknown’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Ted Nugent Plays Star Spangled Banner For Celebrating Independence Day, And He Nails It
  Iconic rock music veteran and patriot Ted Nugent celebrated the ‘Independence Day’ of the United States of America in a unique way by using his official Facebook account and earned the respect of the community. Ted showed that he is one of the true patriots in the country once again and celebrated this important day […]
• Linkin Park’s ‘In The End’ Reaches 1 Billion Views On Youtube, Here’s How Band Members Celebrated It
  The music video of the best-known single of Linkin Park now hit 1 billion views on YouTube and the band members Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda shared their endless thanks to the fans on Instagram and Twitter. One of the most popular songs of the band, ‘In The End‘, proved its success by reaching a […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Isn’t Doing Good Health Wise, A Source Said To Nikki Sixx
  On Twitter, Mötley Crüe bass guitarist Nikki Sixx responded to a fan who wanted to know how Ozzy Osbourne has been doing lately and Nikki tried to be honest and revealed that Ozzy might not be doing well nowadays. As you might remember, the legendary vocalist of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, has been through a […]
• Carcass Delay the Release of Their New Album
  Well, here’s some news which certainly will not brighten your day: Carcass have opted to delay the August 7 release of their heavily anticipated new album, Torn Arteries. The reason for the delay? I’ll give you two guesses, but you’re only gonna need one… Here’s the announcement: “Well there’s no way our new album is […]
• New Sheer Velocity Album Features Members of Testament, Living Colour and More
  Guitarist Andee Blacksugar (KMFDM, Black Sugar Transmission) has decided to use the current quarantine to his creative advantage, producing an entire album’s worth of material, Lockdown Lullabies, in just two weeks, with some very special guests on board. “Starting on Monday March 16th, I went on social media each day and asked my followers/friends for a […]
• Avril Lavigne Changed Her Profile Photo In Which She’s Covering Naked Body With A Guitar
  Canadian-French singer and one of the most popular figures of the 21st century, Avril Lavigne, changed her profile picture on all of her social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. While Avril Lavigne using his social media accounts to share frequent posts about ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests, she also promotes her recently released single named […]
• John 5 Proves That He’s One Of The Best Guitarists Of Our Era Even Showing Off Some Skills On Ukulele
  Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 took to his official Instagram account to show off his talent and proved how a great musician he is by playing some riffs on the ukulele. As you can see in the video below, John 5 started with some arpeggios on the yellow telecaster ukulele and entered the rhythm mode […]
• Adam Lambert Admits That He Feels Anti-Patriotic And Split The Fans In Two
  Queen’s current live vocalist, Adam Lambert, revealed his latest political view by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account and created a conflict between his followers on social media. After all the violence from the police forces and the government, most of the people criticized the authorities, and Adam was one of the […]
• PAUL STANLEY Urges His Fans To Vote In November: ‘We Have A Responsibility To Our Past And To Our Future’
  Paul Stanley has urged his social media followers to vote in this year’s presidential elections, saying that “we have a responsibility to our past and to our future.” On Friday (July 3), the KISS frontman took to his Twitter to share a photo of the United States Declaration Of Independence, and he added the following […]
• SCORPIONS Have ‘Made Great Progress’ With New Studio Album While In Quarantine
  SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine spoke to Pat’s Soundbytes Unplugged about the band’s upcoming studio album. Tentatively due in 2021, the disc will mark the German hard rock legends’ first release since 2017’s “Born To Touch Your Feelings – Best Of Rock Ballads”, which was an anthology of SCORPIONS’ new and classic material. “It’s such a […]
• Mash-Up: Meshuggah’s “Bleed” but It’s “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
  Master masher-upper William Maranci has released his latest masterpiece: an amalgamation of Meshuggah’s “Bleed” and Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” You can check it out below: The post Mash-Up: Meshuggah’s “Bleed” but It’s “Like a Virgin” by Madonna appeared first on MetalSucks.
• Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Confirms Another Cancelation But The Reason Is Not Global Epidemic Or US Riots
  The iconic frontwoman of Halestorm, Lzzy Hale shared an announcement on Twitter about canceling the new episode of her ‘Raise Your Horns‘ show on Youtube to give the tech stuff a time to rest. The talented vocalist Lzzy Hale has been hosting a show named ‘Raise Your Horns‘ on We are Hear of On the […]
• KISS’ Paul Stanley Says We Have A Responsibility To Our Past And To Our Future While Targeting Nov 3
  The co-lead vocalist of the band KISS, Paul Stanley reminded the very beginning of the United States with his tweet while leading his followers to vote in the presidential election which is scheduled for November 3, 2020. As we all overtook the first half of 2020 now, the works over the election for the United […]

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• GODSMACK’s SULLY ERNA On JOE BIDEN: ‘We’re Gonna Be Really Close To Losing This Country If That Dude Gets In Office’
  GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna discussed the current political landscape during the latest episode of his Internet show, called “Hometown Sessions”. When one viewer implied that the threat of the novel coronavirus will disappear if presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the election in November, Erna responded (see video below): “I couldn’t fucking agree with […]
• Guns N’ Roses’ Slash Recalls The Festival He Watched Aerosmith, Van Halen, And Ted Nugent
  In the most recently published interview of Classic Rock Magazine, Slash revealed the impact of the band Aerosmith upon his music. Slash was asked in the interview to talk about his inspirations which led him to create his music. He recalled the times when he was 13 or 14 years old and began to discover […]
• DAVE GROHL Reflects On 25th Anniversary Of Debut FOO FIGHTERS Album
  Dave Grohl joined Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the debut self-titled FOO FIGHTERS album (originally released on July 4, 1995). Grohl talked about joining NIRVANA as the group’s fifth drummer and initially being insecure about being fired, despite the members’ immediate musical connection. He also recounts the days […]
• John Petrucci And Mike Portnoy Reunite For A New Album, Portnoy Says It’s Biggest News Of 2020
  Former Dream Theater star and current member of Sons of Apollo and The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy, has shared a new tweet on his official Twitter account and revealed the details of John Petrucci’s upcoming album, ‘Terminal Velocity.’ As you might recall, this Petrucci released his latest solo outing named ‘Suspended Animation’ back in […]
• Cattle Decapitation’s New Music Video Was Filmed on Cell Phones During Self-Isolation
  Let it never be said that Cattle Decapitation want for creativity. The fact that the band’s members are all currently in self-isolation and therefore couldn’t gather together didn’t stop them from filming a new music video for the title track from last year’s Bring Back the Plague — and no, they didn’t pull a Chris […]
• After 5 Years Of Waiting, David Gilmour Delights Pink Floyd Fans By Sharing A New Solo Track
  The legendary guitarist of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour shared the exciting news on his Instagram account that he is back to make some new music after five long years. With his new song, ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts‘, released lately, Gilmour officially returned to the music industry now. He announced with a post on Instagram that […]
• SKID RAT … Sebastian Bach throws shade at Stephen Pearcy says he’s “embarassing himself”
  Rock N’ Roll Experience — At roughly 3 PM PST on July 2, 2020,   Ratt Frontman Stephen Pearcy via his personal Twitter page posted a photo of himself with braided hair, holding a Robbin Crosby guitar while wearing a silver mirrored face mask with the caption: “Maybe if we all wear this mask, we can all have peace. […]
• Psycroptic Release New Video for “Beyond the Black”
  Tasmanian extreme metal stalwarts Psycroptic have unveiled a new video for their track “Beyond The Black” from their 2018 album, As The Kingdom Drowns. The band comments of the video, which was filmed in 2019: “We’re very happy have once again worked with our good friend and long time collaborator Wilson Bambrick on the film clip for “Beyond The Black.” […]
• JACK RUSSELL Blasts People Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks: ‘If You Don’t Wanna Help Yourself, Help Everybody Else’
  Former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has blasted people who refuse to wear a mask in public spaces to protect others from possible infection. Russell addressed the hot-button issue as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump […]
• Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page’s Girlfriend Looks Stunning Especially While Reading Her Poems, Here’s The Proof
  Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist Jimmy Page’s girlfriend and also famous spoken-word artist/poet, Scarlett Sabet has posted a recent video on her verified Instagram page and shared one of her highly-anticipated poems ever: ‘Recollections.’ As you will check out the video below, Scarlett looks really beautiful with her light make-up and perfect hair, while almost 3K […]
• Don Dokken thinks Dokken would have been “huge band playing sold-out arenas” if didn’t break up in ’80s
  Don . The post Don Dokken thinks Dokken would have been “huge band playing sold-out arenas” if didn’t break up in ’80s appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• MEGADETH’s DIRK VERBEUREN Collaborates With FEASTEM And NASUM Members On New BENT SEA Song
  MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has released a new song from his long-running BENT SEA project. “Sycophant Legions”, a collaboration with FEASTEM’s Petri Eskelinen on vocals and NASUM’s Jesper Liveröd on bass, is the second in a series of songs Dirk has dubbed “Instagrind”. Two months ago, Verbeuren released the first “Instagrind” song from BENT SEA, […]
• Dying Fetus Share Mini-Documentary Chronicling the Re-Recording of “One Shot, One Kill”
  Here’s a good way to kill twelve-and-a-half minutes (and, perhaps, at least one fetus): “Brutal death metal overlords Dying Fetus have unveiled a mini-doc about the band’s songwriting and recording processes. Filmed at MilkBoy Studios in Philadelphia, PA in 2017 upon the release of Wrong One To Fuck With, the band chronicled the re-recording of their classic track ‘One Shot, […]
• A New Socially Distanced Music Venue Will Open This Summer
  Concert promoters and venues have been experimenting with all sorts of ideas for how live music can return during the pandemic, from drive-in concerts to requiring attendees to walk through disinfectant mists to all sorts of other health and safety measures. Add another to that list: new venues with completely reimagined layouts to conform with […]
• Dee Snider states anything you hear from him in future will be heavy like new single “Prove Me Wrong”
  Dee . The post Dee Snider states anything you hear from him in future will be heavy like new single “Prove Me Wrong” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Aerosmith Star Steven Tyler Looks So Stylish Even While He Is Wearing A Towel As Skirt
  The legendary frontman of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler posted an amazingly harmonious picture on his Twitter account and shared some advice about life. Highly active and productive on social media platforms, Tyler shared a moment from his current lifestyle right now during the pandemic. Wearing his mask, gloves, and the most fashionable piece which is a […]
• John Frusciante Explains The Real Reason Of His Return To Red Hot Chili Peppers
  Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante spoke in the recent interview with Ele-King and revealed the reason why he returned to the band. In the conversation, John showed his passion for electronic music and stated that it all started after writing the ‘Californication’ song. Also, John showed off being a rock guitarist and electronic […]
• STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘Lose The Pride And Stubbornness And Just Play By The Rules’
  STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet says that anyone who refuses to wear a face mask is selfish and reckless with the lives of others. Sweet addressed one of the most hotly debated pandemic topics as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Trump and Vice President […]
• SLASH Is ‘Focusing On Writing New Music’ And ‘Recording Guitar Stuff’ For GUNS N’ ROSES
  In a brand new interview with Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott, GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash was asked if he has been able to get any music-related projects completed while in quarantine for the past three and a half months. He responded (hear audio below): “I’ve been pretty much a homebody, but I’ve been back and forth […]
• DEE SNIDER Blasts Political Correctness: ‘A Movie Like ‘Blazing Saddles’ Could Not Be Made Today’
  In a new interview with Canada’s The Metal Voice, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, who was famously called to testify before the U.S. Senate against the proposition to have warning labels be placed on albums deemed “offensive” to listeners, spoke about the rise of cancel culture and political correctness in the social media era. He […]
• TESTAMENT’s ALEX SKOLNICK Will Be Ready To Play Shows Again ‘When There’s A Vaccine And When We Can Do It Responsibly’
  In a new interview with the “Thunder Underground” podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if has any reservations about performing live amid the coronavirus pandemic or if he will be “ready when the time comes.” He responded (hear audio below): “I’m ready when it’s safe, when there’s a vaccine and when we can do […]
• 20 Must-Have Rock + Metal Comics, Graphic Novels + Photo Books
  There's never been a better time to be a collector. Continue reading…
• Paris Jackson Shares Her Feelings About Sia’s Pedophile Comment Over Michael
  Australian singer and songwriter Sia posted a new tweet on her official Twitter account to celebrate the latest single of Paris Jackson by spreading great words, but some of the fans didn’t think in the same way with her. The debut EP of Paris Jackson’s band, The Soundflowers, was released in the last weeks. However, […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Son Clarifies The Claims That He Yelled At A Fan By Using DM
  Van Halen legend Eddie Van Halen’s son and also the member of the band, Wolf Van Halen, chimed in an interesting Twitter conversation today and cleared the air about if he’s ever yelled at someone on social media. Everything has started with a Twitter user named Shawn Hockey’s question about if any celebrity contacted them […]
• AXL ROSE Calls On U.S. Surgeon General JEROME ADAMS To Resign: ‘America Deserves Better’
  Axl Rose has called on Jerome Adams to resign. The GUNS N’ ROSES singer made the comment hours after the United States surgeon general refused to give a yes or no answer when asked if he would advise people to attend large gatherings over the 4th of July weekend. Adams appeared on “Today” Friday (July […]
• Goody Goody Gumdrops: Papa Roach Have Re-Recorded “Last Resort” With “Sick” Guests
  Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” strikes me as the very epitome of the phrase “of its time.” If you had told me in 2000 we’d still be talking about this piece of shit song in twenty years, I’d of thought you were nuts. “Sure,” I’d of said. “And Donald Trump will be president.” Sigh. So here […]
• Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Warns People By Saying That ‘Death Is Coming’
  Metallica’s iconic lead guitarist Kirk Hammett took to his official Instagram account to warn his followers about the coronavirus outbreak and showed how he is protecting himself in these rough times. As you might already know, the United States of America is now the country that has most confirmed coronavirus cases with over 2.7M infected […]
• Deaf Rat unveil video for track “Bad Blood”
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• WILL CARROLL Addresses CHUCK BILLY’s Comment That He ‘Should Have Said Something’ If He Thought He Had Contracted COVID-19
  Will Carroll says that he is “cool” with Chuck Billy, two months after the TESTAMENT singer publicly wondered if he had contracted COVID-19 from the DEATH ANGEL drummer when the two bands toured together. Carroll, who spent almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital, told San […]
• SEBASTIAN BACH To STEPHEN PEARCY: ‘Stop Embarrassing Yourself And All Of Rock And Roll’
  Sebastian Bach has told Stephen Pearcy to “stop embarrassing” himself after the RATT singer came under fire for implying Americans should refrain from wearing a cloth face mask or covering in public even though it protects against the coronavirus. Many Americans refuse to wear a mask for they view it as a symbol of oppression […]
• Mötley Crüe Fans Freak Out Over The Band’s Response To A Fan Who Criticizes The Dirt Movie
  Mötley Crüe’s official Instagram account has posted a recent photo of the cast members of ‘The Dirt’ and asked fans to watch the Crüe’s biopic on Netflix this week. The biopic was released back in 2019. The biopic tells the story of how the Crüe’ was founded by Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Vince Neil, and […]
• The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Seeks A Solution To Protect Live Music Industry, Starts Negotiations With UK Government
  Indisputably one of the most admirable and active names of the music industry, Paul McCartney, announced on his official Instagram account that he demands, along with many artists, the protection of the live music industry from the UK government. As we all know, COVID-19 has affected lots of leisure industries and the economy in general. […]
• SteelHeart release video for acoustic version of single “My Freedom”
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• DON DOKKEN Says MIKKEY DEE Contracted COVID-19 In Australia: ‘He Lost 35 Pounds’ And ‘Was Sick As A Dog’
  DOKKEN will play a pair of socially distanced concerts this month that will feature special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE). He will be filling in for DOKKEN’s longtime guitarist Jon Levin, who has opted to sit out the shows due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken explained […]
• The Rolling Stones Family Have A Birthday Party On Social Media, Mick Jagger’s Daughter Started It
  The Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger’s daughter and an astonishing model, Georgia May Jagger, took to her official Instagram account to celebrate the 64th birthday of her mother, Jerry Hall, and arranged a birthday party on social media. Georgia shared a rare-known photo of Jerry and revealed his feeling about her birthday. In the caption, Georgia […]
• Corey Taylor, Robb Flynn, Candlemass and More Top This Weekend’s Livestreams
  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 with […]
• Don’t Worry, Kid Rock Is Still an Asshole
  In case you were concerned that Kid Rock had suddenly turned into a good person at the age of 49, don’t worry — he’s still a total dick. As you can likely guess from the name, Rock is co-owner of the Nashville bar and restaurant Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse. […]
• This Satirical Trapt Tour Poster Is the Funniest Thing You’ll See Today
  Trapt frontman Chris Taylor Brown is currently on a remarkable three-week run enjoying the most publicist his band has gotten in nearly two decades, maybe ever (Trapt were never exactly critical darlings). But will all that attention, which is showing no signs of slowing down, translate into any kind of increased success for Brown? Aside […]
• Suicide Silence’s Virtual World Tour Livestream: Our Official Review!
  Suicide Silence’s “virtual world tour” kicked off last night, in which the deathcore pioneers are livestreaming a series of full-production shows from a studio environment to one city at a time, with tickets available only to those in specific geographical areas. At $10 a pop, the value proposition feels right: way less than the $20-$30 […]
• Today in Rock History – July 3
  1967, A private party was held at the Speakeasy Club in London, England for The Monkees. Guests included: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dusty Springfield, Eric Clapton, Lulu, and all the members from Manfred Mann, The Who and Procol Harum. 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at The Scene in New York City. 1967, Pink Floyd […]
• LITA FORD Went Into ‘Stay Healthy’ Mode While In Quarantine
  Lita Ford spoke to Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott about how she has been spending her coronavirus downtime. She said (see video below): “In early March, we were on The 80s Cruise ship, and that’s when everything got announced to us. Basically, ‘Your summer’s canceled.’ And so we came off the cruise, and we just came home, […]
• Neon Coven feat. L.A. Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson release lyric video for “Blame It On The Drugs”
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• COVID-19 Claims the Life of “Stacy’s Mom” Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
  Adam Schlesinger, founding members and main songwriter for the band Fountains of Wayne, has died of complications related to COVID-19, the illness caused the currently circulating coronavirus. He was only 52 years old. Schlesinger founded Fountains of Wayne with Chris Collingwood, and the outfit was best known for their Grammy-nominated 2003 hit, “Stacy’s Mom,” which […]
• David Bowie Was The Huge Fan Of Ritchie Blackmore From Deep Purple, The New Interview Shows Untold Conversation
  King Crimson frontman and also the guitarist of the band, Robert Fripp, was the latest interview guest of Uncut Magazine’s Michael Bonner and talked about his earlier works with David Bowie and Brian Eno. While he talked about his past with King Crimson, David also revealed how did it feel to work with David Bowie’s […]
• Vanilla Ice Is Smarter Than Kid Rock, Cancels His 4th of July Concert
  Vanilla Ice, the trailblazing rap-rocker who paved the way for such illustrious acts as Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, and Crazy Town, has been forced to call off his 4th of July concert in Austin, Texas due to a resurgence of coronavirus cases in that state. In a video message announcing the cancellation (below), Mr. Ice […]
• LINKIN PARK’s ‘In The End’ Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube
  LINKIN PARK’s music video for the song “In The End” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. It is the second LINKIN PARK track to reach the milestone; back in November 2018, “Numb” achieved the same feat. The official “In The End” clip that has hit the one-billion wasn’t uploaded to YouTube until October 2009, […]
• TONY HARNELL, JOEL HOEKSTRA And JAMES LOMENZO Join Forces In ECHOBATS
  Former TNT singer Tony Harnell is racing ahead with one eye in the rear-view fronting ECHOBATS, a new all-star, quarantine-inspired project alongside WHITESNAKE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Joel Hoekstra (guitar), NIGHT RANGER’s Eric Levy on keyboards and the tight, crackling rhythm of Matt Starr’s (MR. BIG, ACE FREHLEY) kit and James LoMenzo’s (WHITE LION, MEGADETH) bass. “Save […]
• VICIOUS RUMORS To Release ‘Celebration Decay’ Album In August
  Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS will release their new album, “Celebration Decay”, on August 21 via SPV/Steamhammer. The official lyric video for the disc’s first single, “Death Eternal”, can be seen below. Every new album has its own history, and the latest recording by VICIOUS RUMORS has a pretty unusual one at […]
• See EVANESCENCE’s Official Music Video For New Single ‘The Game Is Over’
  EVANESCENCE has released an iPhone-shot, neon nightmare of a music video for “The Game Is Over”, the second song from its upcoming album, “The Bitter Truth” (BMG). The band’s first collection of new original music in nine years, “The Bitter Truth” will be made available incrementally throughout 2020. A guitar-driven anthem commanded by Lee’s peerless […]

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• Shit That Comes Out Today: July 3, 2020
  Tomorrow’s July 4. Remember to social distance and try not to blow off your fingers with fireworks. Here are some new metal releases from mostly non-American bands to help you celebrate ‘Murica. Note: it’s another one of those fee-free Bandcamp days today, so that means there’ll undoubtedly be surprise drops. Feel free to tell us […]
• When Will System Of A Down Back On The Stage, John Dolmayan Announces
  The official Instagram account of System Of A Down announced the official date of their return to the stage by sharing a photo of John Dolmayan while playing drums on the stage and excited the fans with this recent news. System Of A Down is one of the bands who decided to postpone their shows […]
• Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum Announce Co-Headline Live Stream Concert
  Bummed that COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum’s co-headline tour of North America? Well, this is the next best thing: the two bands will now co-headline “a very special and exclusive live streaming event” next Friday, April 10 at 18.00 CEST (which is noon EDT, 9 a.m. PDT). To sweeten the deal, […]
• Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Is Smoking And Playing Guitar In A Rare Backstage Video, And It’s Really Cool
  The Rolling Stones iconic guitarist Keith Richards posted a video on Instagram showing unique backstage footage of himself playing guitar that he looks really bad-ass. The Rolling Stones star Keith Richards has been using his social media accounts to share some old memories with his fans and followers. He usually posts videos of his unforgettable […]
• Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler Celebrates Daughter Liv’s Birthday As He Posts A Sweet Photo And Message
  Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler celebrated the 43rd birthday of his daughter and famous actress, Liv Tyler, by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account. Steven shared a close-up picture with Liv, and they were looking so cute together. Steven showed his love for Liv in the caption of the post and stated that […]
• Classic Concert Stream of the Day: Iron Maiden, Flight 666 (2008)
  You’re all cooped up. We’re all cooped up. Everyone’s friggin’ cooped up! You’re scrolling through our social feeds, texting with friends, eating, drinking coffee, watching TV, scrolling through our social feeds again, eating again, playing that dumb mobile game you downloaded from an Instagram ad and can’t stop playing, eating again, chatting with friends on […]
• Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser Says These Are the Best Metal Guitar Solos of All Time
  I think it’s safe to say that Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser probably knows a lot of about the ins and outs of playing metal guitar. This being the case, you might be interested to check out this playlist he made for Metal Hammer of his favorite metal guitar solos (and do please note that he said […]
• Motley Crue Recalls The Time Mick Mars Was Flaunting His Red Sport Car, Nikki Sixx Reacts
  One of the legendary bands in the metal music history, Mötley Crüe, shared a rare-known photo of the guitarist of the band, Mick Mars, and stunned their fans on Instagram. In the picture, you can see that Mick Mars was leaning towards the red sports cars and giving a cool pose for the camera. He […]
• Robert Trujillo Says He Wants To Release A New Album But Not With Metallica
  Metallica bass guitarist Robert Trujillo spoke in the recent interview with The Vinyl Guide and talked about his new goals with the side project, which is a funk metal supergroup, Infectious Grooves. In the interview, Robert said that they are invited to the Hellfest Festival in France, and he felt guilty because they didn’t have […]
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s NIKKI SIXX Celebrates 19 Years Of Sobriety
  Nikki Sixx is celebrating the 19th anniversary of his getting sober. The 61-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist credited the 12-Step program with helping him live his life without drugs or alcohol. Earlier today (Thursday, July 2), he shared an image revealing he had been sober for 19 years, 228 months, 6,941 days or 166,565 hours. He […]
• Physical Album Sales Drop Below 1 Million Per Week for the First Time Ever Due to the Coronavirus
  With most businesses in the U.S. now shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, brick-and-mortar record stores were some of the first “non-essential” retail operations to close their doors. And while music fans are being encouraged to support their favorite artists and labels with online purchases, the latest stats show that those haven’t closed […]
• Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, Slash And Lzzy Hale Join Forces For A Charity Show
  On Instagram, the frontman of his self-titled band, Alice Cooper, shared the news of his new collaboration with Corey Taylor, Lzzy Hale, Slash, and many more to perform for an important cause. The lead vocalist of Hollywood Vampires and his self-titled band, Alice Cooper posted a picture of an upcoming show named ‘Rock for Relief‘ […]
• Vanilla Ice to Perform July 4 Weekend Concert in Texas Despite Surging Coronavirus Caseload
  Despite record-setting increases in Covid-19 cases in Texas, its capital city, Austin, will play host to a concert by ’90s music superstar Vanilla Ice on Friday, July 3. The rapper, who endeared himself to metalheads with a hilariously bad nu-metal version of his biggest hit, “Ice Ice Baby” (re-dubbed “Too Cold“) in 1998, is leaning […]
• Former HAWKWIND Bassist ALAN DAVEY Joins DANNY B. HARVEY’s HEADCAT 13
  Proving the old adage about cats having nine lives, rockabilly guitarist and icon Danny B. Harvey has returned with a new descendent of the rockabilly project he started back with Lemmy of MOTÖRHEAD and Slim Jim Phantom of THE STRAY CATS. THE HEAD CAT, as they dubbed themselves, released a studio album, “Fool’s Paradise”, in […]
• Live Nation Launches Initiative To Help Out-of-Work Live Music Crew Workers
  Finally, a bit of good news to counter the endless stream of coronavirus-related doom and misery: concert promotion behemoth Live Nation has launched an initiative to benefit live music crew workers who have found themselves out of work as a result of the live events industry collapse. The initiative, Crew Nation, will be run by […]
• Poll: When Will Metal Bands Start Touring Again?
  When the coronavirus pandemic starting spreading throughout the world en masse, live concerts were some of the first businesses to get the axe, leaving a giant hole in our hearts and tearing down the economic engine of the music economy. That’s the least of our problems now, of course, with deaths surging all across the […]
• Elton John Confirms His Foundation Is Searching The Connection Of COVID-19 And AIDS
  One of the most legendary musicians of both the 20th and 21st centuries and also Instagram phenomenon, Elton John, has posted a new photo and showed his support for AIDS foundations once again. The latest contribution of Elton John with a YouTube concert series project to the researches about AIDS in such a hard time […]
• Alissa White-Gluz Is Preparing For Arch Enemy’s New Tour, Sewing Masks For The Fans
  Swedish death metal band which was founded in 1995, Arch Enemy, has released its latest single named ‘Covered In Blood’ back in 2019 and fans are eager to listen to something new from the band since these days. Today, the current vocalist of the band, Alissa White-Gluz, has shared a new photo on her official […]
• Video footage of Thundermother’s acoustic performance for Radio BOB!’s Hand For A Hand Festival
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• Boris Debut New Song + Video
  Boris have a new album coming out tomorrow. It’s called NO. As in, “No, I won’t be listening to this.” If you will be saying “yes” to NO, though, you will probably be excited to learn the band has released a new single and music video, “Anti-Gone.” See what they did there? You can listen/watch […]
• Tommy Lee Wife Brittany Hugs John Travolta And Fans Criticized Them For Breaking The Social Distancing Rules
  Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife and famous internet personality, Brittany Furlan Lee, took to her official Instagram account to share a picture with legendary actor, John Travolta. Brittany and her friends were the guests of John, and they wanted to take photos before leaving the house. However, there was a huge problem in the […]
• JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER: ‘We’ve Got A Bunch Of Songs’ For Next Studio Album
  JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke to Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2018’s “Firepower” album. He said (see video below): “We did some writing in February before [the coronavirus pandemic] hit. I think it was during the time it was all coming to the surface […]
• VOLBEAT’s ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ Album Certified Gold In U.S.
  “Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies”, the fifth studio album from Danish/American metal rock ‘n’ rollers VOLBEAT, was officially certified gold on June 30 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of half a million copies. The RIAA developed its gold and platinum awards program in 1958 to honor artists and […]
• NEAL MORSE Announces ‘Sola Gratia’ Solo Progressive Rock Concept Album
  Neal Morse will release “Sola Gratia”, his new solo progressive rock concept album, on September 11. Originating from a seed planted in his mind about writing a record based on the apostle Paul, “Sola Gratia” quickly came together at the beginning of 2020. The album sees Neal working with longtime collaborators Mike Portnoy, Randy George, […]
• DEE SNIDER Says DONALD TRUMP Is ‘A Commie-Loving Traitor’ Who Is Prostituting Our Democracy
  Dee Snider has blasted President Donald Trump as “a commie-loving traitor” who is prostituting our democracy. The TWISTED SISTER frontman, who got to know Trump personally after appearing more than once on “The Celebrity Apprentice”, took to his Twitter earlier today to share a BLABBERMOUTH.NET article headlined ” TWISTED SISTER’s JAY JAY FRENCH: ‘DONALD TRUMP […]
• Killswitch Engage’s Adam D. Hero Toy Coming Soon
  Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, professionally known as “Adam D.,” will soon have a Japanese-style hero toy modeled in his image. Slated for a late 2020 release, the toy will be known as 酔 獣, which translates to “drunk beast.” Press copy sent to MetalSucks by the toy’s manufacturer, Devils Head Productions, reads as follows: “Rooted […]
• Video: Suicide Silence’s Dan Kenny Watches Fan YouTube Covers
  No in-person video shoots? No problem! The cool thing about video cameras is that everyone’s got one in their pocket now, so quarantine be damned, we’re determined to continue our popular series of metal musicians watching and reacting to their fans covering their music on YouTube. Suicide Silence bassist Dan Kenny is the latest to […]
• Trapt’s Chris Taylor Brown Praised by Donald Trump
  Trapt frontman Chris Taylor Brown, who in recent weeks has taken to fighting for the freedom of Americans through the band’s Twitter account, has been recognized for his outstanding service to the nation by President Trump. The headstrong singer has been systematically taking on members of the music community and beyond, echoing the current administration’s […]
• Imperial Triumphant Release New Song Featuring Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake
  In the mood for some proggy, jazzy, black metal that feels like the aural equivalent of a decaying corpse? Well, good news, friend: Imperial Triumphant have released a new single! It’s called “City Swine.” It has all the semi-experimental musical putridity for which IT are known. It also features drums by some guy named Tomas […]
• SEPULTURA Announces 2021 North American Tour With SACRED REICH, CROWBAR And ART OF SHOCK
  Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced the rescheduled dates for their North American tour. The trek, which was originally slated to kick off on March 18 in San Diego, California and conclude on April 22 in Ventura, California, was postponed in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SEPULTURA’s 2021 tour, which will still feature support […]
• Watch: Dave Grohl and Billie Joe Armstrong Perform From Their Living Rooms
  A handful of high-profile musicians teamed up for a network TV broadcast of live performance from their living rooms last night to give Americans quarantined because of the coronavirus a bit of a respite. Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong each joined for a song on the appropriately titled hour-long “Living […]
• You Can Now Make Your Own Customized Motörhead T-Shirt
  Motörhead’s iconic logo has been spoofed into oblivion, a staple of metal merch designs for decades. Off the top of my head, I can think of three t-shirts I own that are Motörhead parodies… shit, I’m even wearing one right now! It’s an old In Flames shirt that has “Jesterhead” written across the top, with […]
• “Coronavirus Rhapsody” Queen Parody is the Best Thing on the Internet Today
  YouTuber Adrian Grimes has re-worked Queen’s classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” into a parody for these quarantined times, with lyrics that take a humorous approach to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With references to the symptoms of COVID-19, the toilet paper shortage, hand-washing, job layoffs, social distancing and all the time we’ve been forced to spend in close […]
• Taylor Momsen Names The Biggest Influence Of His Musical Career And Celebrates Her Birthday
  The Pretty Reckless‘ frontwoman Taylor Momsen posted a picture of Blondie’s Debbie Harry on Instagram to celebrate her birthday and apparently she had a huge impact on Taylor’s career. The gorgeous frontwoman of the new wave band Blondie, Debbie Harry has been a punk icon since the very first days of the band. Debbie and […]
• SKID ROW’s SCOTTI HILL Shows You How To Play Band’s Classic Songs
  In the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “Riff Lords”, SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill breaks down the riffs of several of the band’s iconic songs, including “Youth Gone Wild”, “I Remember You”, “Slave To The Grind” and “Monkey Business”. Featured tracks: 01:06 – “Big Guns” 07:35 – “Here I Am” 10:15 – “Youth Gone Wild” […]
• Trivium’s Matt Heafy Opens Up About His “Second Job” as a Twitch Streamer
  Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy has become a very popular Twitch streamer in recent years with his broadcasts of full Trivium album performances, cover songs — which we’ve featured here aplenty — video game play and more. Right this moment, 990 people are simultaneously tuned into his channel, which has accumulated 3,648,526 views in its history. […]
• Queen Drummer Roger Taylor’s Daughter Showcases Body In Tiny Bikini And Red Top
  Queen’s legendary drummer Roger Taylor’s daughter and gorgeous model, Tiger Lily Taylor, showed off her flawless body by sharing a new picture of herself on the official Instagram account and captivated her followers. As you can see in the first picture below, Tiger Lily was sitting on the grass and taking a selfie. She was […]
• Zakk Sabbath Nailed It on Cover of Black Sabbath ‘Black Sabbath’
  They just announced their cover album, tackling the entire first Sabbath record. Continue reading…
• TOM MORELLO Teams Up With IMAGINE DRAGONS’ DAN REYNOLDS For Protest Song ‘Stand Up’
  In a charged response to both the outrage and solidarity rising from the national reckoning over police brutality and systemic racism, Grammy Award-winning musician and activist Tom Morello turned to a score of fellow artist comrades — IMAGINE DRAGONS’ Dan Reynolds, producer The Bloody Beetroots and artist/activist Shea Diamond. The result is “Stand Up”, a […]
• Code Orange are Launching an Entire Livestream Series
  So successful was Code Orange’s album release show — which they livestreamed from an empty venue after the gig was canceled — that the band has decided to launch an entire livestream series. The series, titled You and You Alone, will take place on the band’s Twitch channel and kicks off tonight at 8pm EDT […]
• Ticket Scalping Companies Want a Federal Bailout
  The entire live music industry has been hit hard by the current economic spiral caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Canceling live concerts were some of the first actions taken to help halt the virus’s spread, and it was a domino effect from there, with everyone from venue staff, bartenders, stage hands, sound and lighting techs, […]
• MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Won’t Try To Reinvent Its Songwriting Process On Upcoming Album
  MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli spoke to Download TV host Kylie Olsson about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2019’s “Disguise” album. He said (see video below): “We were not actually gonna start until maybe the end of summer. We wanted to take this all the way up until […]
• Coronavirus Forces Ozzy to Cancel Trip to Switzerland for Parkinson’s Treatment
  In February, Ozzy Osbourne announced that he was postponing his 2020 North American “No More Tours 2” dates — again — so that he could travel to Switzerland to seek further treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. But the world is a drastically different place now than it was just six weeks ago… and so now Ozzy […]
• Voivod Guitarist Gives New Album Update and Talks Jazz Fest Appearance
  Voivod guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain joined the latest episode of The MetalSucks Podcast and spoke with us extensively on the role jazz has played in the band’s recent past, including the invitation they received to play last year’s edition of the world renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival and an update on writing sessions for the […]
• Ted Nugent’s Wife Shemane Shares The Key Of Health And Happiness During These Crazy Times
  Iconic musician Ted Nugent’s wife and television personality, Shemane Nugent, took to her official Instagram account to reveal the secret way to be happy in these tough times. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, most of the people forced to stuck in their homes and followed the self-quarantine rules. Because of that, lots of people suffered […]
• Trapt Frontman Threatens to Sue Parody Twitter Account
  Trapt frontman Chris Taylor Brown is providing the pandemic quarantine entertainment we all need, having kept the masses laughing and website hit counters spiking for nearly three weeks now. What started as a xenophobic, racist rant in defense of Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus and his use of the term “Chinese Virus” has since […]
• Mongolia’s THE HU Raises $19,000 for COVID-19 Relief
  Mongolia’s biggest rock act THE HU has just dropped a beautiful new acoustic video for “Shireg Shireg”. The clip shows behind-the-scenes footage of the band in the studio, offering fans a real insight into its recording process. It also gives a closer look at THE HU’s gorgeous traditional instruments and a glimpse of their live […]
• Ghost Release New Statues of Papa Nihil and Nameless Ghouls
  Ghost are once again teaming up with Knucklebonz for a run of limited edition statues. This time out they’re offering Papa Nihil, as well as two Nameless Ghouls… which is the first time the Nameless Ghouls have ever gotten such treatment. Additionally, they’re selling a statue of the band’s most recent stage set-up, which is […]
• Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe “Hated Making Every Single Record” He’s Ever Made
  Some musicians just want to write and record from the comfort of their homes and studios and detest life out on the road: the distance from friends and family, the daily grind, the endlessly long drives. Others live for the adrenaline of the live crowds, the audience feedback, the energy of being up on stage […]

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• Four Good Reasons to Listen to Heavy Metal
  Heavy metal is wild, loud, and full of passion, but it has never been greeted warmly in the mainstream due to its uncontrollable, rebellious nature and the fact that those unfamiliar with its sonic aesthetics view it as too noisy and chaotic. But those who love metal understand well why the genre is so appealing; […]
• By Chance – MORA PROKAZA
  While most of us enjoy a good chuckle at the expense of scowling black metal purists from time to time, the idea that the genre could ever be restricted by some overarching set of rules has been preposterous for well over two decades now. As a result, something as plainly perverse as MORA PROKAZA’s third […]
• LEMMY Praises AC/DC In Never-Before-Heard Interview: ‘We’re Like Birds Of A Feather’
  “AC/DC Beyond The Thunder”, a podcast where extraordinary fans salute this extraordinary band, kicks off episode Season 2 this week with a posthumous interview from MOTÖRHEAD founder and rock and roll icon Lemmy Kilmister. Captured before his death in 2015, this never-before-heard exchange features Lemmy trying to impress his date by bringing her backstage to […]
• Someone Tried to Copyright Richie Faulkner’s Online Riff
  The guitarist is weighing his options on how to interact with fans. Continue reading…
• Evanescence Rock It Up With New Song ‘The Game Is Over’
  The wait is over too. Enjoy! Continue reading…
• Evanescence Release New Single “The Game Is Over”
  A lot of really fucked-up shit has happened in 2020, not the least of which is that I think I like Evanescence now. They’re releasing their first album of new material in nearly a decade, The Bitter Truth, piecemeal over the course of the year, and both of the singles — “Wasted On You” and […]
• The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen Says She Was Staying At Hotels, Explains How Did It End
  The Pretty Reckless frontwoman and famous actress, Taylor Momsen, spoke in the recent interview with News Center Maine and revealed why she moved out to Maine. Taylor stated that she was coming to the state since she was fifteen-years-old and staying in the hotels during those times. Also, she revealed that the band is playing in […]
• JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER Says Someone Tried To Copyright One Of His Original Riffs From Online ‘Riff Challenge’
  JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner says that someone tried to copyright a riff he wrote as part of an online riff challenge. Earlier this year, Faulkner launched what he called a “fun experiment” where he posted a series of original riffs that he wanted his fans to “get hold of, kick around and record [their] […]
• Imagine Dragons Singer Dan Reynolds Has An Assuring Response To Victimized LGBT Member
  On Twitter, the iconic vocalist of Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, responded to a fan’s call for help about his homophobic parents: “We are here for you.” Imagine Dragons‘ talented frontman Dan Reynolds has been known for his support of the important social causes via his social media accounts. Particularly during the Black Lives Matter movement, […]
• SUICIDE SILENCE’s CHRIS GARZA Says MITCH LUCKER ‘Would Be Proud’ Of What Band Has Done Since His Passing
  In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza was asked whether he thinks the group’s late frontman Mitch Lucker would be proud of what Chris and his bandmates have done since Mitch’s passing nearly a decade ago. He responded (hear audio below): “I would like to think […]
• SACRED REICH’s PHIL RIND Teams Up With SEPULTURA For Two-Bass Playthrough Of ‘Inner Self’
  SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Phil Rind recently joined the four members of SEPULTURA for a live playthrough of the Brazilian band’s song “Inner Self”, 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 […]
• Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Recalls The Day They’ve Performed Their Iconic Song For The First Time
  The legendary guitarist and the founder of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page took us back to thirty years ago with his recently shared social media post. Page posted on Instagram one of the most significant musical moments for him and his band Led Zeppelin. He recalled the Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef awards show which was held […]
• Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards’ Daughter Poses In Bikini To Show How Much She Miss The Summer
  The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards’ daughter who calls herself as an activist on Project Zero, Alexandra Richards, has posted a recent photo on her official Instagram page to show off how she’s opened the Summer season. As Alexandra poses with her red bikini on the photo and got almost 2K likes in a short […]
• Beavis and Butt-Head Are Returning… Again!
  FINALLY, 2020 gets some good news! From Deadline: “‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ are back, moving from Gen X to Gen Z and from MTV to Comedy Central. An expansive deal Comedy Central has inked with ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ creator Mike Judge and 3 Arts Entertainment calls for a reimagined version of MTV’s seminal, Gen X-defining adult animated sitcom, which has received a two-season order, […]
• Slipknot Star Corey Taylor’s Wife Seems Pretty Desperate After Trying To Use A New Social Network
  Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor’s wife and talented dancer of Cherry Bombs, Alicia Taylor, having some troubles using a new communication platform named ‘Discord’ and shared her reaction on Twitter. Discord is a gaming community’s one of the most important applications that allow people to talk to each other at a high speed, […]
• Queen’s Brian Says It’s Not What He’s Hoping For After The Result Of A-Week-Long Effort
  On Instagram, Queen icon Brian May posted a new picture of the sky he observed last night, and apparently, it wasn’t the view he was hoping to see after all his efforts. As you might know, Queen legend Brian May has also a huge interest in astronomy which he has been showing on his latest […]
• Ted Nugent’s Latest Post Was Flagged As ‘False Information’ By Facebook
  Iconic musician and patriot, Ted Nugent, took to his official Facebook account to show the real face of Kamala Harris, who is a lawyer and member of the Democratic Party and slammed her by writing his thoughts in the caption. Ted shared the speech of Kamala, which she was saying that once Donald Trump’s gone, […]
• One Hundred Thousand Unveil Expansive New Track, “Cancer,” from Zodiac Concept Album
  We’ve been praising the virtues of One Hundred Thousand here on MetalSucks for years, describing them as “Like the lovechild of Sevendust and TesseracT,” and “like what happens when kids who were teenagers when Suicide Silence and Job for a Cowboy first came out grew up and discovered old Morbid Angel and Gorguts.” The band […]
• How the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Joke in ‘Wayne’s World’ Got Mangled
  Denied! Continue reading…
• ROBERT TRUJILLO Says Putting Together New INFECTIOUS GROOVES EP Was ‘A Really Interesting, Fun Challenge’
  Funk metal supergroup INFECTIOUS GROOVES — featuring vocalist Mike Muir (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES), bassist Robert Trujillo (METALLICA), drummer Brooks Wackerman (AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and guitarists Dean Pleasants (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) and Jim Martin (ex-FAITH NO MORE) — will release a special EP for Record Store Day (RSD) on October 24, which is the third and final of three […]
• DEVILDRIVER Unveils Music Video For New Single ‘Iona’
  Californian dark groove metallers DEVILDRIVER recently announced their upcoming double album, “Dealing With Demons”. The first volume — titled “Dealing With Demons I” — drops on October 9 via Napalm Records and marks the band’s first release of new, original material since 2016’s acclaimed “Trust No One”. Representing the onset of a final purging of […]
• Matt Heafy Rocks Cover From ‘The Witcher’ Netflix Series
  Rocking up the epic series soundtrack favorite. Continue reading…
• ROB ZOMBIE: FIREFLY Family Trilogy Steelbook Blu-Ray To Be Released Exclusively Through Target
  Details have been released by Lionsgate about the Rob Zombie Firefly family trilogy steelbook Blu-ray which the rocker-turned-filmmaker teased a few days ago. This exclusive box-set (Blu-ray/digital combo) will be available at Target and is available for purchase from September 8 for $29.99. The terrifying trilogy follows the blood-soaked saga of the depraved Firefly family, […]
• JIMMY DEGRASSO: RATT Needs WARREN DEMARTINI
  Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso spoke to SiriusXM’s “Trunk Report” about his decision to exit RATT after playing a number of shows with the veteran California hard rock act in 2017 alongside three members of RATT’s classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini. “I played with them back in 2014; when […]
• Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Details The Conversation She Had With Amy Lee About The Female Stars
  Within the platform of Consequence of Sound, the member of the band Halestorm, Lzzy Hale shared her thoughts upon the female existence in metal and rock music industries. Hale talked about how the perception about the women musicians in the rock and metal genres has evolved since her band was founded in 1997. She expressed […]
• Megadeth + Lamb of God Confirm Rescheduled Summer 2021 Tour
  See the new dates. Continue reading…
• See TESLA Perform ‘Breakin’ Free’ While In Quarantine
  While practicing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sacramento rockers TESLA got together — virtually — to jam out a quarantined version of “Breakin’ Free” as part of their new online series, “Home To Home”. Check it out below. The original recording of “Breakin’ Free” appeared on TESLA’s 2008 album “Forever More”. TESLA has […]
• Disturbed Frontman on Past Relationship with Press: “What the Hell Was I Saying?!”
  Disturbed frontman David Draiman has been a frequent target of the metal press throughout his career, for… well, for pretty much everything, from his outspoken political views to his insistence on using ALL CAPS when typing on social media, to his band’s trite music. He’s been less of a target since he quit social media […]
• Mike Portnoy’s Says His Mind Has Been Blown Revealing The Only TV Show To Rule Them All
  Mike Portnoy, who is the former drummer of Dream Theater, revealed his favorite series by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account and shared his thoughts about it. Mike praised Netflix’s famous series named, Dark, and admitted that his mind has been blown. He stated that this is a really deep series and […]
• Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Announces Not One But Two Albums At The Same Day
  On Twitter, Linkin Park‘s legendary member Mike Shinoda made an announcement about his upcoming new album, and he also revealed the second volume of the album was already mixed. The multitalented musician Mike Shinoda has been actively using social media platforms to reach out to his fans especially during the self-quarantine days. On several platforms, […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Recalls The Time He Wore Cheerleader Costume For A Magazine’s Cover
  One of the legendary vocalists of all time, Ozzy Osbourne, took to his official Instagram account for sharing a throwback photo from the days he wore a cheerleader costume and made everybody smile with his look. Ozzy proved one more time that he is one of the funniest guys in the metal scene and probably […]
• July 2020 Metal Band Rankings by Spotify Monthly Listeners
  Welcome back to our monthly column in which we take a look at Spotify’s “monthly listeners” counts and compare several hundred metal bands side by side. For more on why we’re doing this column and the methodology behind it, read this. Continuing last month’s trend, which saw the first mass increase in listeners for most bands […]
• ALIEN ANT FARM To Play Audience-Free, Livestreamed Show At Whisky A Go Go
  Fresh off the release of their cover of WHAM!’s “Everything She Wants” and their signing to Megaforce Records, alt rock veterans ALIEN ANT FARM are ready to entertain fans currently in lockdown with their upcoming livestreamed, audience-free performance from the world-famous Los Angeles music venue Whisky A Go Go on Saturday, July 11. Having been […]
• Beavis & Butt-Head Are Back, New Episodes Coming Soon
  The boys are back in town. Continue reading…
• MIKE PORTNOY And JOHN PETRUCCI Reunite On DREAM THEATER Guitarist’s New Solo Album, ‘Terminal Velocity’
  Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy played drums on “Terminal Velocity”, the upcoming solo album from DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci. Due in the fall, the disc also features Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) on bass. Portnoy revealed his involvement with “Terminal Velocity” in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, July 1). He also shared […]
• LACUNA COIL Launches ‘On Tour’ Internet Video Series
  Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have launched a new Internet video series called “On Tour With Lacuna Coil”. Each clip will contain behind-the-scenes footage from the band’s 2019 “Black Anima” European tour. Says LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia: “As we’re still not allowed to travel the world and get on stage and sing with you […]
• Stream The Bitching New 7″ by NYC Old-Schoolers Shadowland
  It’s easy to rewrite speed metal as all pizza parties and mushroom clouds, but New York’s Shadowland are an awesome reminder that the genre’s early incarnation used to have broad horizons, and usually sported a rad-as-fuck arcane side to it. The five-piece, featuring among their ranks genre illustrator Tanya Finder on vocals (whose work you […]
• COLD Bassist LINDSAY MANFREDI Releases Her Debut Book, ‘Unf**kwithable: A Guide To Inspired Badassery’
  When two-time gold-album selling alternative rock band COLD’s 2020 tour was postponed due to the pandemic, bassist Lindsay Manfredi found herself quarantined on a farm in Fallbrook, California. The result is her debut book, “Unfuckwithable: A Guide To Inspired Badassery”, published by Rose Gold Publishing, LLC. Lindsay says: “Working on the road on something other […]
• See Young Zack de la Rocha Play Guitar in His First Band
  Before the 'machine' started up. Continue reading…
• Randy Rand didn’t know Steve Plunkett was releasing Autograph’s ‘Missing Pieces’ album in 1997
  Randy . The post Randy Rand didn’t know Steve Plunkett was releasing Autograph’s ‘Missing Pieces’ album in 1997 appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• MIKE TRAMP Looks Back On WHITE LION’s Split: ‘That Decision Was Made At At Time When I Felt Almost Immortal’
  Ex-WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp has reflected on the breakup of his former group. The Danish-born singer hasn’t played with his former songwriting partner and bandmate, guitarist Vito Bratta, since WHITE LION performed its last concert in Boston in September 1991. Speaking to BigMusicGeek.com, Tramp said that WHITE LION came to an abrupt end because […]
• Sadhayena to release new album ‘Mist of Fury’ on August 28th
  Sadhayena . The post Sadhayena to release new album ‘Mist of Fury’ on August 28th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Matt Heafy Signs Solo Deal, Releases Witcher Cover
  The prolific Matt Heafy is about to become, uh, prolificer (that’s a word, right?). The Trivium frontman and Twitch superstar has revealed that he’s signed a solo deal with Roadrunner Records. Roadrunner, of course, has been Trivium’s label home since 2005’s Ascendancy. Heafy’s first solo release is a cover of “Toss a Coin to Your […]
• GWAR Joins Forces With IN DE GOOT ENTERTAINMENT
  In De Goot Entertainment, the New York City-based music management firm founded and run by Bill McGathy, today announced the worldwide management signing of the legendary Grammy-nominated intergalactic rockers GWAR. “You can’t talk about outrageous live performances and career longevity in the heavy metal world without talking about this legendary band,” said McGathy. “As human […]
• Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Answers If He’s Still Friend With David Gilmour After Having A Fight
  In a recent interview with Brazilian newscast Jornal da Globo, Roger Waters talked about various issues including the long-standing object of curiosity about Pink Floyd, which is the continuous fight between the band members. For some time now, the tension, especially between David Gilmour and Roger Waters, has been gradually increasing. With the eruption of the […]
• DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH’s Upcoming Album: ‘It’s Slamming Stuff’
  MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Loudwire about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2016’s “Dystopia” album. He said (see video below): “Dirk [Verbeuren, drums] and I put down drums and bass on the new MEGADETH record. And yeah, it’s slamming stuff. It’s great to have Dirk to […]
• Gene Simmons’ Daughter Sophie Breaks Silence To Give A Life-Saving Advice To The Community
  KISS icon Gene Simmons’ daughter and gorgeous model/singer, Sophie Simmons, broke her one-week social media silence by sharing a new post on her official Twitter account to warn her followers during the coronavirus outbreak. Over a week ago, Sophie used her Twitter account to celebrate the Father’s Day of Gene and shared a lovely photo […]
• TRIVIUM’s MATT HEAFY Releases Solo Cover Of ‘Toss A Coin To Your Witcher’
  TRIVIUM frontman/guitarist Matt Heafy has released a solo cover version of “Toss A Coin To Your Witcher”, the breakout musical hit from Netflix’s popular “The Witcher” series. Joining Heafy on the recording is his TRIVIUM bandmate Alex Bent (drums). Heafy is very active on his Twitch channel, Kiichichaos, where he takes part in album playthroughs […]
• Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies!
  Congrats to reader David Kolomitz! David correctly identified our most recent logo as belonging to the band Eläkeläiset, and thus wins a grab bag full of goodies from the MetalSucks Mansion Archives. Mazel tov, David! But don’t be too sad if you lost, ’cause this week I have another killer grab bag of metal goodies to give […]

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• Dirty Honey release video for acoustic version of track “Down The Road”
  Dirty . The post Dirty Honey release video for acoustic version of track “Down The Road” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• BRIAN HOWE’s Posthumous Song ‘Going Home’ Released By Former BAD COMPANY Singer’s Family
  A previously unreleased song from late BAD COMPANY singer Brian Howe, “Going Home”, can be streamed below. According to the Fort Myers News-Press, the track was penned by Howe and producer Brooks Paschal about 2016, soon after the death of Howe’s mother. “We knew that it was going to be the next important song,” Paschal […]
• Unlocking the Truth Split, But Members Join Singer for Solo Video
  One last time to help out Malxolm Brixkhouse's solo debut. Continue reading…
• System Of A Down Drummer Says It’s Getting Very Dangerous While Talking About Current Status Of Protests
  System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan speaks about the protests in the country by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account and shared his latest thoughts about it. Firstly, John criticized the people who want communism in the United States by saying that this will be the death of the country. He […]
• Mike Portnoy Reacts To A Fan Who Refuses Wearing Mask: “Stop Being So Selfish!”
  Ex-Dream Theater star and current drummer of Sons of Apollo, Mike Portnoy, had a serious argument with one of his fans who claim that everyone should be free to wear masks in public. Today, Mike Portnoy has shared a recently taken video of a lady who overruns a local grocery market, after the manager told […]
• DIRTY HONEY Performs Acoustic Version Of “Down The Road” As Part Of ‘Suitcase Sessions’
  On a late afternoon earlier this month, with Dodger Stadium and the downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background, DIRTY HONEY took to the hills — with suitcase in hand — and shot an acoustic performance clip of its song “Down The Road” as the newest installment in the band’s “Suitcase Sessions” video series. Due […]
• Courtney Love Recalls The Time She Used British Military Helicopter With Joe Strummer From The Clash
  Hole founder and also the former guitarist of the band, Courtney Love, took to her official Instagram page today and recalled the days she went to see her old-time friend and late British star of The Clash, Joe Strummer. You might check out the Instagram post of Courtney below, she shared the rare cover-footage of […]
• Between the Buried and Me vs. Sevendust: Whose Soundgarden Cover Is Superior?
  Last week, Sevendust released a powerful new cover of Soundgarden’s “The Day I Tried to Live.” Of course, Sevendust aren’t the first metal band to offer this take on this alt-rock classic! Between the Buried and Me did it in 2006, on their covers album The Anatomy Of. Neither band strayed too far from the […]
• The Eagles’ Joe Walsh Targets Donald Trump By Saying ‘We Are Laughingstock Of The World Because Of Him’
  The Eagles legend Joe Walsh criticized the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, by using his official Twitter account and revealed his opinion for the controversial tweet of him. Donald Trump has shared a tweet that considered to be ‘racist’ and criticized for most of the people that he was forced to delete […]
• SLIPKNOT’s JAY WEINBERG: ‘Nero Forte’ Drum Playthrough On ROLAND VAD506 Kit (Video)
  Jay Weinberg, drummer with band SLIPKNOT, has to keep his drumming and physical fitness in top shape. Touring with SLIPKNOT is the drumming equivalent of being asked to run a marathon, night after night. Playing a show this demanding without a warmup can lead to injuries, which could be game over for the tour. That’s […]
• Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Recent Photo Shows Us Flea’s Admiration For Jimi Hendrix
  Red Hot Chili Peppers’ official Instagram account unearthed Flea’s unseen photo that he’s playing the guitar on the stage that reveals that he is a huge Jimi Hendrix fan. As you can easily see in the photo, he has a large portrait of legendary Hendrix on his arm. Co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, […]
• POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Says ‘Selfish, Entitled And Stupid’ People Are To Blame For Rise In New Coronavirus Cases
  POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One says “selfish, entitled and stupid” people are to blame for the rise in new coronavirus cases across the U.S. The United States has the most cases of any country in the world, and 36 states have reported rises in new coronavirus cases compared to last week. Earlier today, Spider One […]
• Paul Stanley Mashups The Names Of Rock Musicians And Movies, And The Results Are Hilarious
  The iconic frontman of KISS, Paul Stanley, shared a tweet with the fans starting a challenge that one had to mashup a band’s name with a movie, and you will see how the responses were humorous. During the days of self-quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many musicians and celebrities found different ways to stay […]
• Lamb of God’s Mark Morton Announces He’s 18 Months Sober
  Congratulations! Continue reading…
• Michael Jackson Would Be Proud Of Paris And Prince For Their Collaborative Work
  On Instagram, Michael Jackson‘s son Prince Jackson posted a video of his sister Paris Jackson‘s new music clip, which would make their father so proud if he was alive. The King of Pop Michael Jackson’s only daughter, Paris, decided to follow her father’s path and became a musician. Paris formed a band called ‘The Soundflower‘ […]
• AC/DC’s Chris Slade Says He Was The 100th Drummer The Band Tried During The Audition
  Australian hard-rock band AC/DC drummer Chris Slade talked about being the 100th drummer of the band auditioned for their live events. Slade shared the details about the good-old-days he’s playing with the timeless hard rock giant from 1989 to 1994. Slade shared memories from the days of his early connection with the AC/DC in an […]
• Today in Rock History – June 29
  1968, A free concert was held in London’s Hyde Park with Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Roy Harper. This afternoon concert was the first free festival to be held in Hyde Park. The concert was held to coincide with the release of Pink Floyd’s second album, A Saucerful of Secrets. 1968, The Jeff […]
• TEKASHI L33 … Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee shows off several new Face Tattoos
  Blabbermouth — Tommy Lee has unveiled a couple of new face tattoos. The MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer took to Instagram this weekend to show off the fresh ink, courtesy of Mario Barth Tattoo Studios. One of the new tats, inked on his right cheek, appears to be a Japanese word or phrase. Lee also added fading dots over his left eye as well as […]
• Watch Horror Villain Jason Voorhees in Funny ‘Wear a Mask’ PSA
  Wearing a mask can be scary. Not wearing one can be deadly. Continue reading…
• Tommy Lee Wife Brittany Showcases Her New Tattoos And Explains Their Meanings
  Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan posted a picture of her hand on Instagram and explained the significance of her tattoos to her followers. The drummer and one of the founding members of Mötley Crüe, Tommy Lee has been happily married to the social media influencer Brittany Furlan for a while now. Brittany […]
• Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA’s Entire 1999 Concert In Bogotá
  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 2, 1999 at at Parque Simón Bolívar in Bogotá, Colombia. Says […]
• TED NUGENT Says JOE BIDEN Is ‘Painfully Deranged In A Mental Capacity’ And ‘The Poster Child For Hypocrisy’
  Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was interviewed by President Donald Trump campaign’s “Real News Insights” series with host Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law. Speaking about the peaceful demonstrations and violent riots that have erupted across the country in response to police brutality and the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, Ted said […]
• Early Ray’s video for country remake of “Cherry Pie” titled “Apple Pie” feat. Bobbie Brown & Billy Morris
  Early . The post Early Ray’s video for country remake of “Cherry Pie” titled “Apple Pie” feat. Bobbie Brown & Billy Morris appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• STYX’s TODD SUCHERMAN Releases Music Video For ‘Ad Lib Everything’ From Debut Solo Album
  Last month, STYX drummer Todd Sucherman released his debut solo album, “Last Flight Home”, via Aqua Pulse Records. The official music video for the disc’s latest single, “Ad Lib Everything”, can be seen below. CDs, high-resolution audio WAV downloads, and limited-edition signed and numbered 180-gram vinyl LPs are available now on all digital outlets as […]
• Voivod Guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain on The MetalSucks Podcast #344
  Voivod guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain is our guest this week. We discuss the Canadian perspective on the recent protests inspired by the murder of George Floyd and his country’s response to the pandemic, he looks back on Voivod’s most recent studio album, The Wake, tells us about how Voivod got invited to play the Montreal […]
• Machine Head’s Robb Flynn Posts Acoustic Covers of Slipknot, Deftones and More
  Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn has been hosting a livestreamed Acoustic Happy Hour series every Friday at 6pm EDT / 3pm PDT on Machine Head’s Facebook page. This past Friday’s session, which is now posted to YouTube, saw him perform a number of covers, including Dio‘s “Holy Diver,” Slipknot‘s “Snuff,” “Deftones‘ “Change (In The House Of Flies),” Staind‘s […]
• Slipknot Star Corey Taylor’s Wife Says She Needs 900 Dollars To Reach Her Goal For A Charity Campaign
  Slipknot and Stone Sour legend Corey Taylor’s wife and also one of the most active social media phenomenons, Alicia Taylor, has shared a recent post on his official Instagram page to show her support to Campaign Zero once again. Campaign Zero is an organization that aims to live in a world where the police don’t […]
• TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS Teams Up With TOURNIQUET’s TED KIRKPATRICK For Cover Of ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’s ‘Gethsemane’
  TOURNIQUET drummer Ted Kirkpatrick has joined forces with singer Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST) and keyboardist Bruno Sa (GEOFF TATE) to record a cover of the iconic song “Gethsemane” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 smash hit musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. The demanding vocals and range required for the tune have previously been tackled by Ian […]
• DEATH ANGEL Drummer: ‘When You Get The Lead Singer Of STRYPER Backing You Up, You Know That There’s Something Wrong’
  DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll says that it’s “unfortunate” that some mainstream news outlets “mangled” his story of how he dreamt of visiting the afterlife before waking up from a 12-day coma after testing positive for coronavirus. The 47-year-old musician was hospitalized at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco after catching the virus […]
• JOE BONAMASSA Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of ‘A New Day Yesterday’ With New Edition, ‘A New Day Now’
  Twenty years ago, Joe Bonamassa took the music world by storm when he released his debut solo album, “A New Day Yesterday”. Though he’d already been on the scene for years as a child prodigy and even opened for B.B. King at the age of 12, the album launched a career that, two decades later, […]
• WSOU First Impressions: Lamb of God’s New Self-Titled Album
  Seton Hall University’s WSOU radio is the only all-metal, all-the-time station currently broadcasting in the U.S., and has been a force in metal for decades. It’s also streamable online from anywhere in the world! Each week, a different staff member of WSOU will share a quick review of an album they’re currently digging, right here on MetalSucks. Enjoy! Lamb of […]
• TYPE O NEGATIVE’s JOHNNY KELLY Remembers PETER STEELE: ‘For The Most Part, He Was A Clown’
  In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, former TYPE O NEGATIVE and current DANZIG drummer Johnny Kelly remembered TYPE O’s late frontman frontman Peter Steele who passed away in April 2010 from heart failure at the age of 48. “Peter, for the most part, he was a clown,” Johnny said. “He […]
• Ozzy Osbourne Has A New Title Now: Knight Of Darkness
  In the recent episode of Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour, they showed how Ozzy managed to earn a new title on his name and delighted the fans with this episode. Jack planned to get Ozzy knighted in the episode and tried the opportunities on the internet. Afterward, he found out a person who believes he […]
• Former UNLOCKING THE TRUTH Frontman MALCOLM BRICKHOUSE Is Back With ‘Phantom’ Solo Single
  You might recognize Malcolm Brickhouse (a.k.a. Malxolm Brixkhouse) as the frontman (and lead shredder) of teenage metal sensations UNLOCKING THE TRUTH — which, among other accolades, was the youngest band to ever perform at Coachella and have an entire documentary, “Breaking A Monster”, dedicated to its meteoric rise to fame in the metal world. Well, […]
• VORACIOUS SCOURGE Feat. Former SUFFOCATION, ATHEIST Members: ‘In Death’ Album Due In August
  Old-school brutal melodic death metal band VORACIOUS SCOURGE, featuring Adrie Klooosterwaard (SINISTER), Mike Smith (ex-SUFFOCATION), Tony Choy (ex-PESTILENCE, ATHEIST), Jason McIntyre (SUTURE) and Billy Richard, will release its new album, “In Death”, on August 21 via Massacre Records. The LP’s cover artwork was designed by John Quevedo Janssens. Jörg Uken mixed and mastered “In Death” […]
• Alice In Chains Singer William DuVall Opens Up His Feelings About Late Singer Layne Staley
  In a recent interview for Kerrang, Alice in Chains singer William DuVall revealed his thoughts about the band’s late vocalist Layne Staley and singing his songs live on stage after his death. The original lead singer of Alice in Chains, Layne Staley, was known for his distinct vocal style and tenor voice. The talented musician […]
• L.A. Guns (feat. Riley and Nickels) release new single “Well Oiled Machine”
  L.A. . The post L.A. Guns (feat. Riley and Nickels) release new single “Well Oiled Machine” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• HALESTORM’s Next Record Could Be A Double Album, Says LZZY HALE
  In a new interview with Consequence Of Sound, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018’s “Vicious” album. “We have been writing a lot, so there will be new music at some point. Maybe there will be a double record, because of all this,” she said, […]
• BraveWords now offering ‘Streaming For Vengeance’ live stream services
  BraveWords . The post BraveWords now offering ‘Streaming For Vengeance’ live stream services appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Ted Nugent Blames Media For Misleading Information On US Riots And Global Pandemic
  Iconic rock musician Ted Nugent shared a statement about the media’s deceptive effect on the Covid-19 pandemic on his personal Facebook page. Rock music veteran Ted Nugent has been known for his statements about social and political issues in America often on his social media accounts. The devoted supporters of President Donald Trump, Ted and […]
• See Virtual Tour of James Hetfield’s Car Collection Exhibit
  From the Petersen Automotive Museum. Continue reading…
• David Lee Roth Earns More Respect From Van Halen Fans After Hagar’s Controversial Statements
  During the conversation with Rolling Stones, Van Halen’s former vocalist Sammy Hagar made a bold statement about the coronavirus outbreak and the community reacted to it quickly. As you might already know, one of the biggest conflicts of Van Halen fans is who is the best frontman of Van Halen, and who deserves to be […]
• Shadow & The Thrill feat. ex-Great White bassist Tony Montana to release ‘Sugarbowl’ on Aug. 14th
  Shadow . The post Shadow & The Thrill feat. ex-Great White bassist Tony Montana to release ‘Sugarbowl’ on Aug. 14th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Dee Snider Announces He’s Working On A Horror Screenplay And Looking For Some New Ideas About It
  Twisted Sister icon Dee Snider revealed that he has been working on a new horror movie during the coronavirus outbreak by sharing a new post on his official Twitter account and showed why he loves his wife, Suzette Snider. Dee stated that he has been thinking about how to kill one of the characters in […]
• In Rare Photo, John Lennon Was Trying To Escape From A Fan’s Assault, But The Fan Looks Exactly Like Ringo Starr
  The Beatles legend John Lennon’s official Instagram account revealed one of the most awkward moments of John by uploading a rare-known picture of him from the stage. During the concert in 1965 at Rome, Italy, one of the fans tried to steal John’s iconic cap and made an unsuccessful assault. However, this wasn’t the most […]
• It Seems Like Dave Mustaine Daughter Electra Is Moving Another City To Protect Herself From Coronavirus
  Dave Mustaine’s daughter and a recording artist, Electra Mustaine, has posted a recent Instagram photo that shows why she is heading to safe haven in a mountain zone to spend quality time with her loved ones far away from the crowded city life. Daughter of the iconic vocalist of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, and Pamela Anne […]
• Metallica’s James Hetfield Shows off His Classic Car Collection
  Metallica frontman James Hetfield has quite a collection of classic cars, a portion of which he recently donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA. The museum put out a short preview of Hetfield driving and talking about a couple of his favorite whips back in May, and now they’ve released a 27-minute […]
• Mike Portnoy, Alex Skolnick Have Message for Face Mask Protestors
  The musicians get heated about this coronavirus contention. Continue reading…
• DOKKEN’s Next Album Will Include Song About ‘Unhinged’ DONALD TRUMP
  Don Dokken spoke to Myglobalmind about the lyrical themes covered on DOKKEN’s upcoming follow-up to 2012’s “Broken Bones” album. He said: “We are about halfway done with the record, and a lot of my lyrics are about what is going on now. Whether you are a fan of Trump or not, I see him as […]

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• Metallica Photographer Shares Unseen Photos Of The Band: Fans Notice Something About Jason Newsted
  Metallica photographer Ross Halfin shared some great unseen live pictures of the timeless metal band from the Monsters of the Rock Tour with Van Halen taken at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Yet, the fans with the eyes like hawk were quick to catch a striking detail about bassist Newstead. Halfin shared unseen […]
• Michael Grant thinks addition of “Purple Rain” in L.A. Guns’ live set led to his departure from the band
  Michael . The post Michael Grant thinks addition of “Purple Rain” in L.A. Guns’ live set led to his departure from the band appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Umbra Vitae (Converge, the Red Chord, Etc.) Debut New Video, “Ethereal Emptiness”
  Umbra Vitae, the new death metal supergroup featuring Jacob Bannon (Converge), Sean Martin (Twitching Tongues, ex-Hatebreed), Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord, Stomach Earth), Jon “Charn” Rice (ex-Job for a Cowboy, Scorpion Child, etc.), and Greg Weeks (The Red Chord), have released a video for “Ethereal Emptiness” from their debut album, Shadow of Life. Explains Bannon of […]
• See OZZY OSBOURNE Get ‘Knighted’ With Help Of ‘KING ARTHUR’
  AXS TV recently announced that the network has acquired all three seasons of the popular reality series “Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour”. The series is set to join AXS TV’s Thursday night summer lineup, starting July 2 at 9 p.m. ET. A+E Networks, Osbourne Media, and T Group Media are the production companies for the […]
• Steve Vai Tells The Story Of His Unique Performance With Les Paul Himself
  On his official Instagram account, the guitar legend Steve Vai has posted a photo with Les Paul who is the creator of the iconic guitar brand that carrying his own name. In the caption area, Steve told the story of his live performance with Paul and paid his respect to him. Steve also mentioned the […]
• Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Shares New Episode Of His Wild Backyard Series, And This Time The Targets Are Not Snakes!
  Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell took his official Instagram account to show his new and unexpected visitors on his backyard and teased a bit of Hollywood action to his followers. As you might recall, Jerry has been dealing with the snakes in the garden of his house for a long time, and he even […]
• DEVILDRIVER’s DEZ FAFARA: ‘There Is No Fiction Whatsoever’ On ‘Dealing With Demons’ Album
  In a recent interview with Higgo of Australia’s Triple M radio station, 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”. “This record is about, look, let’s do a double record — volume one and volume two — let’s go […]
• Strÿkenine unveil “live in lockdown” video for new single “Falling Down”
  Strÿkenine . The post Strÿkenine unveil “live in lockdown” video for new single “Falling Down” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Mike Shinoda Gives More Details About An Unreleased Chester Bennington Song
  During the live stream on his official Twitch account, Mike Shinoda has revealed the details about the unreleased Chester Bennington song and revealed if they will release it or not. Linkin Park recorded and released a studio album named ‘One More Light’ in May 2017 with Chester. Two months later, Chester committed suicide by hanging […]
• Top 25 Progressive Metal Albums of All Time
  See our picks for the the greatest works that progressive metal has to offer. Continue reading…
• JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER ‘Would Love To Meet’ K.K. DOWNING
  In a new interview with Sam Coulson, JUDAS PRIEST’s Richie Faulkner was asked which three guitar players, living or dead, he would like to invite to a dinner party. He responded (see video below): “I think if I could invite any guitar player, living or dead, to a dinner party, I think [one] would be […]
• LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Celebrates 18 Months Of Sobriety
  LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton is celebrating 18 months of sobriety. On Saturday (June 27), the 47-year-old took to his Twitter to write: “As of today, I have been 100% free from all drugs & alcohol for a year & a half….One day at a time. “If you’re reading this & addiction is ruining […]
• MIKE PORTNOY Blasts People Who Throw Fits After Being Told They Have To Wear Masks
  Former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy has blasted people who refuse to wear a mask in public spaces to protect others from possible infection. Portnoy addressed the hot-button issue as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump has […]
• Watch MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Perform Acoustic Covers Of SLIPKNOT, PEARL JAM, DEFTONES And STAIND
  Video of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn’s latest “Acoustic Happy Hour”, which was originally livestreamed on Facebook Live this past Friday, June 26, can be seen below. The session includes covers of SLIPKNOT’s “Snuff”, PEARL JAM’s “Black”, DEFTONES’ “Change” and STAIND’s “Outside”, as well as acoustic renditions of MACHINE HEAD tunes “Is There Anybody Out […]
• The Rolling Stones Family Members’ Glastonbury Posts Remind Us How Much We Miss Festivals
  While the coronavirus outbreak continues, most of the musicians are showing their longings to the shows and tours on social media. This time, The Rolling Stones legends Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood’s daughters reminded everybody how much we miss the festivals. Mick Jagger’s daughter and talented model/singer, Georgia May Jagger, shared a picture with her […]
• BRING ME THE HORIZON’s OLI SYKES: ‘There’s Too Many People Out There That Hate Themselves’
  Last week, BRING ME THE HORIZON released “Parasite Eve”, the first song from a series of EPs the band will drop over the coming months. The track was produced by frontman Oli Sykes and keyboardist Jordan Fish, with additional production from “Doom” and “Doom Eternal” composer Mick Gordon. A big fan of the computer game, […]
• Duff McKagan Says He Never Felt Like A Rockstar While Playing In Guns N’ Roses, Here’s Why
  The iconic bass guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, Duff McKagan, was the recent interview guest of Metal Hammer, and the interview just shared via Louder Sound. In the conversation, Duff mentioned a lot of things about his musical career, personal life, and the recent tour experience with GN’R. While talking about his musical career, Duff […]
• Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5 Shows His Excitement About End Of Lockdown, But It Went Humorous For Metal Community
  The lead guitarist of Rob Zombie, John 5, has posted a new photo with his wife Rita while posing in front of the mirror and wrote a simple caption for showing his excitement about breaking the lockdown. In the caption area of the post, John said that he’s going to the gas station to get […]
• Lamb Of God Guitarist Mark Morton Says He’s %100 Free From All Drugs And Alcohols
  Lamb Of God’s iconic guitarist Mark Morton revealed his current status about using drugs and alcohol by sharing a new post on his official Twitter account and inspired the people from all around the world. In the tweet, Mark stated that he has been free of all drugs and alcohol for one and a half […]
• H.E.A.T release lyric video for new single “Back To Life”
  H.E.A.T . The post H.E.A.T release lyric video for new single “Back To Life” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea Recalls The Conversation He Had With Jeffrey Lee Pierce Before His Death
  Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guitarist Flea took his official Instagram account to celebrate the birthday of legendary vocalist Jeffrey Lee Pierce, who died in 1996 and paid his tribute to Jeffrey. Jeffrey was one of the founding members of The Gun Club, which was established in the 70s and they mesmerized the fans with […]
• Gene Simmons Delights KISS Fans By Saying ‘Hang In There’ And Opens Up About Their Return
  KISS’s legendary bass guitarist Gene Simmons excited the fans by sharing a new post on the official Twitter account and unveiled the details about when they will return back to the stage. Gene warned the community about the danger of the coronavirus by saying that they need to hold themselves in these tough times and […]
• Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe ‘Would Love to Play’ Czech Republic
  'It will 100 percent have to be with the cooperation of the family of the young man who died,' says the singer. Continue reading…
• Michael Jackson Daughter Paris Reveals The Mystery Behind Cover Art Of New Album With Boyfriend Gabriel Glenn
  American musician and the only child from Michael Jackson’s marriage with Debbie Rowie, Paris Jackson responded to a question by a fan on Twitter about her inspiration for the cover art of Soundflowers’ debut album in which she collaborates with her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn. The album cover is an interesting drawing, and fans are curious […]
• PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX: ‘Right Now, It’s A Dire Situation For African-Americans In America’
  PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to SkillBox’s “Artists For A Cause” initiative 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 (hear audio below): “Right now, it’s […]
• Kurt Cobain’s Widow Courtney Love Flashes The Mail She Got And It Reminds Us What Kind Of Person She Is
  Nirvana legend Kurt Cobain’s widow and the vocalist of Hole, Courtney Love, took her official Instagram account to show her gratitude to the bookshop in her hometown and revealed the mail she got from them. As you can see in the pictures below, Courtney seems like she loves to improve herself by reading books. She […]
• Video Tour Of JAMES HETFIELD’s Car Collection From Petersen Automotive Museum
  In 2019, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield donated his car collection to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. James has always been a car guy and shares his car journey to one of the coolest custom car collections around. Hetfield has described seeing cars in the same way he sees music: as forms of freedom […]
• Elton John Mourns The Death Of Kelly Asbury Who Lost His Battle With Cancer
  One of the legendary musicians of all time, Sir Elton John, took his official Instagram account to pay his tribute to Kelly Asbury, who died two days ago at the age of 60 and shared his feelings about this devastating news. Kelly was an animated film director known for his works in films like Shrek […]
• JANE’S ADDICTION’s STEPHEN PERKINS Teams Up Steelpan Players From Eight Countries To Cover THE WHO’s ‘Baba O’Riley’
  JANE’S ADDICTION drummer Stephen Perkins recently teamed up with steelpan players from eight different countries to record a quarantine cover version of THE WHO classic “Baba O’Riley”. Check out the video below. Perkins is perhaps the only rock drummer to use steelpan in a Top 40 rock band. He told Pan Magazine that he first […]
• Wolf Van Halen Reacts To Sammy Hagar’s ‘Get Sick And Even Die’ Comment Over Future Of Music Industry
  Eddie Van Halen’s son and the bass guitarist of Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, has shared his reaction to the conversation that former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar had and made everybody laugh. A few days ago, Sammy spoke in the recent conversation with Rolling Stones Magazine and revealed his thoughts about encounter of the […]
• Rolling Stones Threaten Legal Action Over Trump Song Usage
  He should not be able to get what he wants after this move. Continue reading…
• Confirmed: Job For a Cowboy are Making a New Album!
  Rumors that Job For a Cowboy are getting ready to reactivate after years of silence began picking up steam last year when the band shared a news post on social media quoting an anonymous source. Then, this past May, the band posted a clip from the 1995 movie version of Mortal Kombat, features the character Shang […]
• SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s SHAVO ODADJIAN On NORTH KINGSLEY Project: ‘We Don’t Take Sides In This Band’
  SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavarsh “Shavo” Odadjian spoke to Good Company new side project called NORTH KINGSLEY. Joining him in the band are Ray Hawthorne and Saro Paparian. “The initial idea was to make beats for other artists,” he said (see video below). “It has a hip-hop edge, it has trap beats, but it’s […]
• ‘Bill + Ted Face the Music’ Gets New Release Date
  Traveling two weeks into the future. Continue reading…
• Led Zeppelin Icon Jimmy Page On What He Thinks About Steven Tyler And Joe Perry From Aerosmith
  Jimmy Page, who is the legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin, has added a new story to his ‘On This Day’ archive on Instagram and recalled the night he jammed with Steven Tyler And Joe Pery from Aerosmith. Jimmy stated that 21 years ago today he played for a charity event at the Café de Paris […]
• Avril Lavigne Shows The ‘True Leader’ Of Black Lives Matter Movement
  The Canadian rock singer Avril Lavigne has posted a photo of Kendrick Sampson on her Instagram page and praised him for his stance and leadership during the protests of the Black Lives Metter movement. In the statement, Avril paid respect to Kendrick and drew attention to his importance for the protests by saying that the […]
• GREAT WHITE’s MARK KENDALL Defends Voicing His Conservative Views On Social Media: ‘I’ve Always Considered Myself Hopefully Sensible’
  GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke to the “Music Mania” podcast about what it’s like to be a conservative voice on social media despite the stereotype of the musical community as a haven for liberals. He said (hear audio below): “My parents were full-blown liberals. I’ve never been into politics at all. I’ve just always […]
• Today in Rock History – June 28
  1966, The Small Faces appeared live at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London. Admission cost $1.05 1967, Pink Floyd performed at The Dance Hall, Eel Pie Island Hotel, Twickenham, England. 1968,The Beatles were at Studio Two at Abbey Road studios, where they recorded “Good Night,” John Lennon’s lullaby for his 5-year-old son Julian. It […]
• Iron Maiden vs Metallica: Bruce Dickinson Opens Up About The Competition Once Again
  In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson has talked about his controversial claim that Maiden is bigger than Metallica. If you are a metalhead, you know that one of the most significant conflicts of our community is which is the best metal band ever: Iron Maiden or Metallica. The […]
• Serj Tankian: Artistic Differences With SOAD ‘Not a Bad Thing’
  'The important thing is that we enjoy each other,' says the singer. Continue reading…
• Tommy Lee Debuts New Face Tattoo Featuring Japanese Words, Mötley Crüe Fans React
  Mötley Crüe’s iconic drummer Tommy Lee showed off his new face tattoos by sharing new pictures of himself on the official Instagram account and surprised the fans. As you might already know, Tommy loves to get tattoos on his body and %95 of his body covered with different types of tattoos. However, he had only […]
• MÖTLEY CRÜE’s TOMMY LEE Unveils New Face Tattoos
  Tommy Lee has unveiled a couple of new face tattoos. The MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer took to Instagram this weekend to show off the fresh ink, courtesy of Mario Barth Tattoo Studios. One of the new tats, inked on his right cheek, appears to be a Japanese word or phrase. Lee also added fading dots over […]

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• Ex-Warrant guitarist Billy Morris part of Early Ray’s country remake of “Cherry Pie” titled “Apple Pie”
  Ex-Warrant . The post Ex-Warrant guitarist Billy Morris part of Early Ray’s country remake of “Cherry Pie” titled “Apple Pie” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• BEHEMOTH’s NERGAL Blasts Polish President: ‘Five Years Of Continuous Incompetence Is Enough’
  BEHEMOTH frontman Adam “Nergal “Darski has urged his fellow Poles to vote in the country’s presidential election on Sunday. Conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda is widely expected to win the first round of the election, but faces stiff competition from liberal Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski of the center-right opposition party Civic Platform, which governed from 2007 […]
• SCORPIONS Invite Fans To Help Create Official Music Video For ‘Sign Of Hope’
  Legendary German hard rockers SCORPIONS have invited fans to help create the official music video for their latest single, “Sign Of Hope”. The band wrote in a social media post: “Show us your ‘signs’ of hope! We want to use our new music video as a platform to spread a little hope in light of […]
• Ted Nugent Explains Why Ordinary People Can Not Get High-Paying Jobs
  On his personal Facebook page, the iconic rock musician Ted Nugent shared a new statement about possible discrimination in high-paying jobs: ‘Discrimination has nothing to do with skin color.’ Rock music veteran Ted Nugent has been known for his statements about social and political issues in America, which he often shares on social media platforms. […]
• KAATO band founders resurface with The Scent and video for debut single “Popstar”
  KAATO . The post KAATO band founders resurface with The Scent and video for debut single “Popstar” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Mike Portnoy Asks Fans To Help For Shut Down Another Fake Account
  Former Dream Theater drummer and the current drummer of Sons of Apollo, Mike Portnoy, took his official Instagram account to look for help from the fans about one of the awkward problems for the celebrities. Since the widespread of social media, some of the scammers started to create new fake accounts of celebrities. With these […]
• Ozzy Osbourne’s Daughter Kelly Becomes A DJ For A LGBTQ Concert
  Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter and gorgeous singer/actress, Kelly Osbourne, made a new announcement on her official Instagram account and showed her support to the LGBTQ community. Due to the 50th anniversary of the first pride march and pride month, Andy Cohen’s Pride Radio welcoming special guests on the  SiriusXM Channel, and one of them […]
• MASTODON’s BILL KELLIHER Is Not Feeling Inspired To Write Music During Coronavirus Pandemic
  MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher spoke to Tone-Talk about the progress of the songwriting sessions for 2017’s “Emperor Of Sand” album. He said (see video below): “It’s hard right now, because I thought I’d be really inspired to be writing, but I’m not. But I already have 20 songs written, so I’m good with that. But […]
• Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe: “I Would Love to Play in the Czech Republic Again”
  More than seven years after he was acquitted of manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe says he “would love” to play in that country again. Blythe, you likely recall, was arrested in Prague in 2012 for the death of nineteen-year-old fan Daniel Nosek, who suffered fatal injuries at a Lamb […]
• Paul Stanley clarifies that he was not wearing a dress in early KISS band photo
  Paul . The post Paul Stanley clarifies that he was not wearing a dress in early KISS band photo appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Alice In Chains Prove That They Can Perfectly Play Nutshell Without Layne Staley
  On a recent Twitter post, Alice In  Chains showed that they can play the legendary song of the band, Nutshell, even without, Layne Staley, who is the original vocalist of the band who died in 2002. After the fans got used to listening to Nutshell from Layne, most of them thought that this song shouldn’t […]
• Alice Cooper’s Nita Strauss Names The Person Who Is The Biggest Influence On Her Guitar Playing
  The iconic guitarist of Alice Cooper, Nita Strauss, made a Q&A session with the fans on Instagram and revealed that Steve Vai was the most effective musician on her guitar playing. Alice Cooper‘s talented guitarist, Nita Strauss, has been actively using her social media accounts to reach out to her fans and connect with them, […]
• System Of A Down Singer Reveals The True Reason Of Extremely-High Coronavirus Infection Stats In US
  In a recent conversation for Vahe Berberian Live, System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian talked about recent political issues in America and their connections with the growing numbers of the Covid-19 cases. As you might remember, System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan has been the target of criticism due to his support for […]
• MetalSucks’ Least-Sucky Songs of the Week
  As bad as things are right now, they could be worse… these songs could not exist! Burjeria – “COVID-666” Contains the lyric “Con que limpio mi culo/ Si no tengo papel? Usa tu mano,” which roughly translates to “With what do I clean my ass/ If I have no paper? Use your hand.” Great advice! […]
• AC/DC Drummer Recalls Brian Johnson’s Farewell To The Band: “I Was Shocked!”
  AC/DC’s legendary drummer Chris Slade spoke in the recent interview with Sonic Perspectives and unveiled the untold truth behind the vocalist of the band, Brian Johnson’s farewell to the band in 2016. Back in the days, AC/DC announced that Brian decided to step down from the band because he wanted to save his hearing. Afterward, they […]
• Adam Lambert Cancels Another Live Show And Shares The Reason Of It And Refund Options
  Adam Lambert, who is the current frontman of Queen, shared a statement on Instagram and announced that his upcoming Las Vegas shows were cancelled due to the Covid-19 measures. Almost a month ago, the iconic musician Adam Lambert announced that he had to cancel his promo appearances in Los Angeles, New York, and London; and […]
• Taylor Momsen Talks About The Near Future Of Rock Community And The Pretty Reckless
  The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen was attended to the recent episode of a radio show called Z93 Rock, which is a local show in Michigan, and talked about the current status of the music world after devastating hit of coronavirus epidemic. On when the bands will back on the stage, Momsen said:  “I don’t […]
• Watch Former GREAT WHITE Singers JACK RUSSELL And TERRY ILOUS Team Up For Livestreamed Acoustic Concert
  Ex-GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell teamed up with his successor, Terry Ilous, along with guitarists Robby Lochner and Phil Woodward, for a special acoustic concert on Friday, June 26 on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise Facebook page. Video footage of the set, which included acoustic renditions of songs from GREAT WHITE, XYZ and LED ZEPPELIN, […]
• LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE ‘Would Love To Play In The Czech Republic Again’, Seven Years After Being Acquitted Of Manslaughter
  LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that he “would love” to play in the Czech Republic again. In 2012, Blythe was arrested in the Czech Republic and charged with manslaughter for allegedly pushing a 19-year-old fan offstage at a show two year prior and causing injuries that led to the fan’s death. Blythe spent […]
• A My Chemical Romance ‘Danger Days’ Era Funko Pop! Is Coming
  'The Kids From Yesterday' are the collectibles of the future. Continue reading…
• Ozzy Osbourne Daughter Kelly Shares A Painful Video From Her Tattoo Removal Session
  Legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne‘s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, shared some videos via Instagram stories showing her recent tattoo removal session which seemed pretty hurtful. Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne have been happily married with three children since 1982. The couple has two daughters, Aimee and Kelly, and a son, Jack. Their multitalented daughter Kelly has appeared […]
• See 26 Rock + Metal Musicians Rocking Sunglasses
  Summertime and the living's easy. Continue reading…
• Poland Is First Country to Add Video Games to School Curriculum
  Who is moving to Poland? Continue reading…
• MAGICK TOUCH – MAGICK TOUCH
  Millions of words have been written about the bands that mastered, pioneered and defined a genre. The bands that are jacks of all trades and scratch the right itches in multiple corners of a genre can often get lost in that shuffle. MAGICK TOUCH definitely falls within the throwback-metal tag. But while some bands fall […]
• Sir Paul McCartney Is 78, Celebrates His Birthday With Unseen Photos From His Younghood Years
  The Beatles legend Paul McCartney shared his rare photos with his fans on Instagram in honor of his 78th birthday. The Beatles bassist and singer, Paul McCartney, was born June 18, 1942, in the Walton area of Liverpool. At the age of 15, Paul met a musician who later changed his entire life. In 1957, […]
• TAYLOR MOMSEN Says Covering QUEEN With MARIA BRINK And LZZY HALE ‘Felt Like A Very Natural Collaboration’
  IN THIS MOMENT’s latest album, “Mother”, includes a cover version of the QUEEN classic “We Will Rock You” that sees vocalist Maria Brink teaming up with HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen. Asked by the 89X radio station how she came to be involved with the track, Momsen said (see […]
• BRET MICHAELS Says ‘People Are Gonna Be Blown Away’ By Audiovisual Version Of His Book
  POISON singer Bret Michaels spoke to “Ira On Sports” about his recently released his first book, titled “Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography”. The book, which is available in both e-book and hardcover formats, is handwritten by the artist, detailing his journey even up to and including his battle with diabetes and the coronavirus pandemic. Bret said: “The […]
• Tom Morello Says He Don’t Mind Idiots While Talking About Importance Of Free Speech
  Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello took his official Twitter account to criticize the people who are talking only lies and replied to the fan who tried to slam Tom about his family. A fan named Walter replied to the tweet of Tom, which was about the protest that going on in the United States, […]
• Lzzy Hale Says She Has ‘One Final Word’ While Giving Some Inspirition To Halestorm Fans
  Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale showed her support to the fans by sharing some inspirational messages on her official Twitter account and earned the respect of the community. In the tweets, Lzzy mentioned how important to be a strong person in life by saying that only one who could be impactful in your life is you. […]
• Nikki Sixx Daughter Frankie Shows Off New Hairstyle Posing In A Luxury Car
  Frankie Sixx, who is the daughter of Mötley Crüe’s bass guitarist Nikki Sixx, took her official Instagram account to flaunt her new hairstyle and mesmerized the fans with her beauty. In the picture, you can see that Frankie was sitting inside the car and looking awesome with her new hairstyle. She was wearing a black […]
• THE ROLLING STONES Threaten TRUMP With Lawsuit Over Use Of Their Music At Campaign Rally
  THE ROLLING STONES are threatening legal action against Donald Trump if he continues to use the band’s music at his campaign rallies. The legendary British rockers issued a statement on Saturday (June 27) saying that their legal team and performing rights organization BMI are working to stop Trump from using their songs at any of […]
• TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK’s Public Service Announcement: ‘Wear A F**king Mask!’
  TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has blasted people who politicize mask wearing, calling it “the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.” Earlier today, Skolnick took to his Twitter to respond to a news report about a woman in California who railed against “Democratic pigs” and screamed at employees after they asked her to wear a mask while […]
• L.A. Cobra to perform free live stream show dubbed ‘Rockdown Sessions’ on June 28th
  L.A. . The post L.A. Cobra to perform free live stream show dubbed ‘Rockdown Sessions’ on June 28th appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• QUEENSRŸCHE’s TODD LA TORRE: ‘If You Are Someone Not Wearing A Mask, You Are Part Of The Problem’
  QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre says that it is the height of selfishness to not wear a mask. La Torre made the comment as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump has been loath to wear a mask, despite the advice of public […]
• SHINEDOWN’s BRENT SMITH On Racial Unrest In U.S.: ‘It Truly Comes Down To The Lack Of Leadership’
  SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith 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): “I think that it truly comes down […]
• Motley Crue Singer Vince Neil’s Recent Photo Reminds Us His Tragic Life And The Deaths He Faced
  On Instagram, Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil shared an old family photo with his parents and his dog Cali to celebrate Father’s Day, however, the picture awakened the memories of tragic losses in Neil’s family. On Instagram, Vince shared a photo with his parents and his dog, Cali, to celebrate Father’s Day. On the caption […]
• It’s ‘Official’: BUTCHER BABIES’ HEIDI SHEPHERD Has A Ghost In Her House
  BUTCHER BABIES frontwoman Heidi Shepherd believes that she has a “ghost” in her house. Earlier today, the singer took to Instagram to share a short video clip captured by her home security camera system, and she included the following message: “It’s official; WE’VE GOT A GHOST! Every night for the past several nights, I’ve been […]
• Sammy Hagar Reveals Little-known Favor Eddie Van Halen Did For His Solo Album
  On Instagram, former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar posted the picture of a 1987 magazine’s cover showing himself and Eddie Van Halen and revealed Eddie’s contribution to his solo record. As you might remember, Sammy Hagar released his ninth studio album ‘I Never Said Goodbye‘ in 1987. The album stayed 23 weeks on the Billboard […]
• Joe Perry Opens Up About When Aerosmith And Hollywood Vampires Will Back On The Stage
  Founding member of Aerosmith and the guitarist of the Hollywood Vampires, Joe Perry, announced when they will be back on the road by sharing a new post on his official Instagram account. Because of the danger of the coronavirus, Alice Cooper, Pearl Jam, KISS, and many more bands decided to postpone their events and shows. […]
• TRIXTER’s STEVE BROWN Says Drummer MARK ‘GUS’ SCOTT ‘Is On The S**t List Right Now’: I Don’t Know If That’s Ever Gonna Get Repaired’
  In a brand new interview with That Metal Interview, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown was asked about the current status of the band he co-founded in 1983. He said (hear audio below): “I’ll be honest and say that we’re a fragmented band at the moment. Some internal business stuff went on, which I don’t really wanna […]
• Slipknot Stream 1999 VHS Welcome to Our Neighborhood
  As previously scheduled, Slipknot is now streaming 1999’s Welcome to Our Neighborhood, their seminal VHS home-movie collection. It includes footage from band’s early days as well as several live performances and music videos. You can check it out below. [via Metal Injection] The post Slipknot Stream 1999 VHS <em>Welcome to Our Neighborhood</em> appeared first on MetalSucks.
• TRIVIUM’s PAOLO GREGOLETTO Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘Masks + Keeping Things Open Is Better Than Another Full Shutdown’
  TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto says that wearing a mask is key to slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus — and to further reopening the U.S. Paolo made his comments in response to a report from the Florida Department of Health, which said the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by […]
• New teen-fronted band Red Voodoo release first single “Rise Up” with Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon
  New . The post New teen-fronted band Red Voodoo release first single “Rise Up” with Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• AVATAR Singer: How COREY TAYLOR Ended Up Whistling On ‘Hunter Gatherer’ Album
  AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström spoke to the “Talk Toomey” podcast about how Corey Taylor ended up having a guest appearance on the band’s upcoming album, “Hunter Gatherer”. The SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer can be heard whistling a part in the song “Secret Door”, and he also shares vocals with Eckerström during the “gang-vocal sing-along […]
• Today in Rock History – June 27
  1966, Pete Townshend and The Who’s co-manager Chris Stamp fly to New York City, the first trip by any member of The Who to America. Shortly after his arrival, Pete attends a luncheon for Herman’s Hermits who are beginning their 1966 U.S. tour. A reporter from Datebook magazine gets an interview from an irritable Pete, […]

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• ICE NINE KILLS Releases ‘Undead & Unplugged At The Overlook Hotel’ Acoustic EP
  Horror-themed metalcore icons ICE NINE KILLS have released “Undead & Unplugged Live From The Overlook Hotel”, a five-track acoustic EP recorded at their very special fan event in association with Colorado’s 107.9 KBPI at the Stanley Hotel, more famously known as the Overlook Hotel from classic horror movie “The Shining”. For a taste of what […]
• GUNS N’ ROSES Drummer FRANK FERRER’s PSSR Unleashes ‘Busted’ And ‘Push’ Singles
  PSSR, the New York-based rock outfit featuring GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer, has released two singles, “Busted” and “Push”, with a third, “Last Time”, set to drop in late July. PSSR is fronted by the charismatic Eric Jakobssen on vocals and guitar, and is rounded out by steady rocking bassist Brett Bass (Greg Allman) […]
• Queenmaker unveil lyric video for single “Under The Kiss”
  Queenmaker . The post Queenmaker unveil lyric video for single “Under The Kiss” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Stryper release lyric video for single “Blood From Above” from upcoming album ‘Even The Devil Believes’
  Stryper . The post Stryper release lyric video for single “Blood From Above” from upcoming album ‘Even The Devil Believes’ appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Pearl Jam Has Some Good News About Their Live Performance Schedule For 2021
  Pearl Jam’s official Instagram account made a new announcement today about the Sea.Hear.Now Festival and excited the fans by revealing the first dates of the tour officially. After the coronavirus outbreak hit the world and affected almost every event in the world, Pearl Jam’s 2020 shows couldn’t be exceptional. They announced that the 2020 tours […]
• Mike Shinoda Scares Linkin Park Fans While Seemingly Announcing A Something Big But Actually He’s Just Trolling Them
  On Twitter, the iconic member of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda shared a tweet about an important change he was about to make which worried the fans, yet it was only about switching his phone to dark mode. Linkin Park’s multitalented star Mike Shinoda has been actively using his social media accounts to be connected with […]
• Ted Nugent Says He Will Not Apology For Anything He Did During The Protests
  Famous rock musician and the United States patriot, Ted Nugent, shared a new statement on his personal Facebook page saying that he wouldn’t feel sorry for being a caucasian and supporting the good cops. Rock music veteran Ted Nugent and his wife Shemane Nugent have been known as being the devoted supporters of President Donald […]
• LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Teams Up With CLUTCH Drummer In MORTON GASTER PAPADOPOULOS
  MORTON GASTER PAPADOPOULOS, the band featuring Yanni Papadopoulos of STINKING LIZAVETA, Jean-Paul Gaster of CLUTCH and Mark Morton of LAMB OF GOD, has released a new single called “The Burnt Offerings”. The trio is joined on the song by Naeemah Maddox on vocals and Chris Brooks on keyboards. Maddox stated about “The Burnt Offerings”: “In […]
• Metallica ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Played on Guitar in ‘Last of Us’
  The main character strums the song. Continue reading…
• Black Veil Brides Share New Version of ‘Sweet Blasphemy’
  For its 10th anniversary. Continue reading…
• Adam Lambert’s Recent Onstage Costume Reminds Us He’s The Biggest Icon Of LGBTQ Community
  Queen‘s current frontman Adam Lambert posted a photo of himself on Instagram with a shining costume on stage and gave the news of his recent collaboration to celebrate the Pride 2020. As you might know, due to the coronavirus pandemic, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city would cancel all the events in […]
• Thundermother release video for new ballad “Sleep”
  Thundermother . The post Thundermother release video for new ballad “Sleep” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Livestreams This Weekend: Slipknot, Ice Nine Kills, Battle Beast 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 with […]
• SLAVES To Change Name Due To ‘Racial Connotations’
  As the “Black Lives Matter” movement prompts reckonings about race and skin color around the world, SLAVES have announced plans to change their name. On Thursday, the Sacramento, California-based outfit released a statement explaining that it “cannot continue to tie [its] music and [its] positive message to a word associated with such negative weight and […]
• Hear Sevendust Cover Soundgarden’s ‘The Day I Tried to Live’
  'To have the chance to cover this song and release it is so special to all of us,' says Lajon Witherspoon. Continue reading…
• Now Attila’s BASSIST Has Been Accused of Sexual Misconduct
  For the third time in a week, a member of Attila has been accused of sexual misconduct. First, a woman alleged that she had sex with frontman Chris Fronzak when she was underage. Then the band fired their drummer, Bryan McClure, after an ex-girlfriend claimed that he anally raped her while she was passed on […]
• Corey Taylor Shares A ‘Horrible Story’ That How His Bandmate Was Brutalized By A Security Member
  Slipknot and Stone Sour mastermind Corey Taylor spoke in the recent interview with Mistress Carrie and revealed the unknown story about the security member who broke the ribs of his crew member. In the conversation, Corey stated that he has seen good security members, who take care of the crowd and understand what is going […]
• Ingested Unleash Full Death Metal Assault in “No Half Measures”
  “Hello everyone, I’m coming to you for ask a quick favor.” Is anyone else out there seeing the same verbally embarrassing Joe Biden ad before EVERY SINGLE VIDEO right now? Is that really the best take they could get out of the senile Democratic presidential candidate? For fuck’s sake. This is the guy we have […]
• Hayley Williams Pleads to Lawmakers to Change Mississippi Flag
  Lawmakers will vote in Mississippi today (June 26). Continue reading…
• KISS Frontman Paul Stanley Blames His Math Teacher After His Calculation Failure
  The legendary frontman of KISS and quite active social media user of the band nowadays, Paul Stanley, has shared a couple of new tweets on his official Twitter account and made fans’ laugh after making a funny mistake. After sharing the latest bike he brought from the garage these days, Paul also mentioned when he […]
• BLUE ÖYSTER CULT To Release First Album In Two Decades, ‘The Symbol Remains’, In October
  BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will return with a mammoth new studio album, “The Symbol Remains”, this October. Coming nearly two decades after the release of the band’s last studio LP, “Curse Of The Hidden Mirror”, the effort showcases a band which hasn’t been slowed by the time passed but is simply unfazed by it. “The Symbol […]
• Volumes’ Michel Barr Explains Why He Quit, Then Rejoined Band, Offers New Album Update
  Volumes vocalist Michael Barr joined The MetalSucks Podcast this week to discuss why he quit and subsequently rejoined the band, to offer an update on the band’s next album, and to share a memory of the band’s late guitarist Diego Farias, who died earlier this year, among other topics. On why he quit, what he […]
• Exodus’ Gary Holt Says Lamb Of God’s 2020 Record Is Keeping Metal Strong
  Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt took his official Instagram account to share his reaction for Lamb Of God’s newest album and showed his support to the band members. As you might already know, Lamb Of God released a self-titled album in June 2019, which is a 44 minutes-long recording that has ten songs in […]
• Sammy Hagar Clarifies Comments That He’d Rather “Get Sick and Die” Than See Economy Shut Down Again
  Sammy Hagar caught some flack earlier this week for comments he recently gave to Rolling Stone, in which he said he’d rather “get sick and die” from the coronavirus than see the economy shut down again, seemingly disregarding the health of his band, his fans and himself in the name of rock n’ roll. He’s […]
• SEVENDUST Releases Cover Of SOUNDGARDEN’s ‘The Day I Tried To Live’
  SEVENDUST has unveiled a new lyric video for its cover of the SOUNDGARDEN classic “The Day I Tried To Live”. The song is the first piece of new music from SEVENDUST since 2018’s critically acclaimed “All I See Is War” album. The band chose the track to return to the airwaves with after seeing the […]
• BON JOVI Guitarist PHIL X And THE DRILLS Release ‘Right On The Money’ Video
  Phil X, prolific studio guitarist, songwriter and renowned guitarist for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees BON JOVI, has released the official quarantine/fan music video for the new single with his band THE DRILLS, “Right On The Money”. Phil X  (guitar/lead vocals),  Daniel Spree  (bass/backing vocals) and Brent Fitz  (drums/ backing vocals) went into […]
• David Gilmour Was Praised By His Wife For God-Gifted Abilities But This Time It’s Not About Guitar
  On Instagram, Pink Floyd icon David Gilmour‘s wife and author Polly Samson posted a picture of an article about her recent work contributed by David and appreciated his fascinating musical talent. As you might remember, David Gilmour’s wife Polly Samson released her fifth novel ‘A Theatre for Dreamers‘ which tells the story of an artistic […]
• PSYCHOSEXUAL Feat. Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER: ‘Baby On Fire’ Video Unveiled
  “Baby On Fire”, the latest video from PSYCHOSEXUAL, the new rock band fronted by former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer, can be seen below. Joining Spencer’s alter-ego, Devil Daddy, in the group are guitarist Crucifier, bassist Astaroth and drummer Volac. The moody clip sears the senses, with Devil Daddy provoking controversial church burning […]
• Eddie Van Halen’s Wife Says She’s In Sad, Confusing And Emotional Time Because Of The Loss Of Her Brother
  Van Halen icon Eddie Van Halen‘s happily married wife for more than 11 years, Janie Liszewski, posted a photo of her recently deceased brother, Tom, on Instagram and shared the bewildering feeling of sadness she had been experiencing since his loss. A few days ago, Janie shared the sad news of her brother Tom’s death […]
• PEARL JAM’s JEFF AMENT Surprise-Releases ‘American Death Squad’ Solo EP
  While in quarantine, PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament has written and recorded a solo EP, which was announced today (June 26). “American Death Squad” features five songs, including “The Divine Perfume”, which can be heard below. Half of the EP was performed on guitar, while the other was on piano. “In the days following the […]
• Tommy Lee Explains How Mötley Crüe Will Get Their Reputation Back In 2020
  During an interview for Triple M, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee revealed the details of how they are planning to regain the reputation of the band in 2020. As you might remember, back in 2015, the famous heavy metal band Mötley Crüe members announced that they were done touring together. However, later, their biographical film, […]
• Christian Metal Legion Stryper Return With Fiery New Song + Album
  They've announce their 11th album, 'Even the Devil Believes.' Continue reading…
• Nigerian Wedding Moshes to System of a Down, Comparing the Big Four’s Album Sales, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week
  The MetalSucks Playlist — Week of June 20 – June 26, 2020 Did you miss some of this week’s top stories in the world of metal? Catch up below: A video of a Nigerian wedding moshing to System of a Down went viral.We compared the Big Four’s respective album sales.Anthrax’s Charlie Benante says he’s “tired” […]
• SABATON Releases Official Music Video For ‘Devil Dogs’
  Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON have released the official lyric video for the song “Devil Dogs”. The track is taken from the band’s ninth full-length album, “The Great War”, which came out in July 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 20th-anniversary record is a concept effort covering stories from the First World War. SABATON […]
• JANE’S ADDICTION’s PERRY FARRELL: DONALD TRUMP ‘Has Done More Damage To Evangelical Religion Than Any Other President’
  Perry Farrell says that Donald Trump has done more damage to evangelical religion than any other president. Earlier today, the JANE’S ADDICTION frontman took to his Twitter to share a Church Leaders article headlined “7 Startling Facts: An Up Close Look at Church Attendance in America”, and he included the following message: “Our President is […]
• Listen To Audio Snippets Of Three New STATIC-X Songs
  Audio samples of three new songs from STATIC-X, “Regeneration”, “Worth Dyin’ For” and “Terminator Oscillator”, can be streamed below. All three cuts will appear on STATIC-X’s upcoming album, “Project Regeneration Vol. 1”, which will be released on July 10. The effort can now be pre-ordered digitally on iTunes and Amazon, and fans will receive immediate […]
• EVANESCENCE To Release ‘The Game Is Over’ Single Next Week
  EVANESCENCE will release a new single, “The Game Is Over”, on Wednesday, July 1. Anyone who pre-saves the song will get a chance to hear it first on a Zoom call with the band. EVANESCENCE’s long-awaited new album, “The Bitter Truth”, will arrive later this year. The disc’s first single, “Wasted On You”, came out […]
• LAMB OF GOD’s JOHN CAMPBELL Says ‘There Needs To Be A Vaccine’ Before He Will ‘Feel Comfortable’ Performing Live Again
  LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell spoke to the “Iron City Rocks” podcast about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. Asked when thinks LAMB OF GOD will be able to return to the road, he said: “Let me first just say I’m one dude, […]
• Will Amaranthe’s New Song Go “Viral”?
  Amaranthe’s new song, “Viral,” is about how obsessed we all are with screens. All well and good, except you’re reading this on a screen right now, and if you wanna watch the video for “Viral,” you’ll need to continue to do so via a screen, and even if you close this page and listen via […]
• Brujeria Debut New Song “COVID-666”
  The only things you really need to know about the song “COVID-666” is that it’s by Brujeria, and it contains the lyric “Con que limpio mi culo/ Si no tengo papel? Usa tu mano.” Which roughly translates to “With what do I clean my ass/ If I have no paper? Use your hand.” Kind of […]
• Lenny Kravitz: “Arrest The Police Who Killed”
  One of the most talented musicians in the world, Lenny Kravitz, took to his official Instagram account to take attention to the police violence in the United States of America and showed his support to the black people once again. As you might remember, Lenny backed up the protests that are going in the United […]
• Slaves Change Band Name in Support of Black Lives Matter
  Their upcoming album will be their last as Slaves. Continue reading…
• Amaranthe Return With ‘Viral’ Single, Announce ‘Manifest’ Album
  Hear new music and get details on their forthcoming release. Continue reading…
• CHRIS JERICHO Teams Up With BRUCE KULICK For Cover Of KISS’s ‘Heart Of Chrome’
  The new rock “supergroup” KUARANTINE, featuring FOZZY frontman and multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho, has released its latest KISS cover, “Heart Of Chrome”, the follow-up to its May debut “No No No”. The new single, available via Madison Records with distribution by The Orchard, features former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick as a special guest joining Jericho […]
• Primus Announce Reschedule Rush Tribute Tour For Summer 2021
  With Wolfmother, The Sword and Battles at select stops. Continue reading…
• Ambush release video footage for their entire “quarantine live stream” set at Muskelrock in Sweden
  Ambush . The post Ambush release video footage for their entire “quarantine live stream” set at Muskelrock in Sweden appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Doro unleashes video for new single “Brickwall”
  Doro . The post Doro unleashes video for new single “Brickwall” appeared first on Sleaze Roxx.
• Bon Jovi Release The Remastered Version Of ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’ Music Video
  Bon Jovi delighted the fans by uploading the remastered version of the legendary song, This Ain’t A Love Song,’ and proved that they are still working to provide the best music taste for their fans. This Ain’t A Love Song was released back in 1995 from the ‘These Days’ album and listed in the top […]
• Paris Jackson Explains Why She’s Grateful To Michael Sharing Some Rare Pictures Of Him
  Legendary pop star Michael Jackson’s daughter and gorgeous model/singer, Paris Jackson, mourned the legacy of her father on the eleventh anniversary of his death by sharing rare pictures of him on Instagram. Paris took a quote from famous novelist Ernest Miller Hemingway, which he was saying that the only difference between people is the details […]

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