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- Wintersun Launch Patreon to Continue Grifting Money From Fans
Depending on who you ask, Wintersun mainman Jari Mäenpää is either a con man of the highest order of a skilled marketing tactician. The internet masses have always been quick to throw shade Jari’s way for allegedly taking money from gullible fans, but by the same token those fans have never wavered in their support […]
- BRUCE KULICK On His Dispute With His Brother BOB: ‘It’s Unfortunate That It Went That Way’
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick says that his relationship with his brother, legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick, is “not healthy.” Bruce discussed his estranged older brother five months after Bob made a public post on his personal Facebook page as as well as on his Instagram accusing Bruce of contributory “copyright infringement” over […]
- THE ROLLING STONES Release New Song, ‘Living In A Ghost Town’
THE ROLLING STONES have released a brand-new song called “Living In A Ghost Town”. The track is the group’s first original composition since “Doom and Gloom” and “One More Shot” were made available on THE ROLLING STONES’ 2012 compilation album “GRRR!” Singer Mick Jagger said the band was “recording some new material before the lockdown […]
- RUSH’s GEDDY LEE To Take Part In Historic Canadian COVID-19 Broadcast
RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee is among more than four dozen big-name Canadians who have signed on for the historic broadcast “Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble”. Airing commercial-free Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. across all markets/7 p.m. NT and now on hundreds of platforms, Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes will share their stories of hope […]
- Chris Cornell’s Widow Mourns The Another Tragic Death After Chris
Late Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell’s wife, Vicky Cornell, has updated her official Instagram account and paid her tribute to an African wildlife photographer, Peter Beard, after his tragic death. Famous photographer Peter Beard passed away at the age of 82 after battling for years with dementia in his Long Island property. Vicky Cornell hopped to social media and […]
- Guns N’ Roses Icon Duff’s Daughter Disappointed Her Father While Sharing Her Favorite Musicians
Guns N’ Roses icon Duff McKagan’s daughter and talented vocalist, Grace McKagan, revealed her favorite musician on her official Instagram account and surprised the fans without adding any Guns N’ Roses members on the list. Grace made a question and answer session and replied to the fans’ questions on the stories. One of the fans […]
- Stephen Pearcy releases new solo song demo “All I Want”
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- Bassist Rick Newman parts ways on amicable basis with The Treatment
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- U.D.O. to release album ‘We Are One’ written in collaboration w/ Concert Band of German Armed Forces
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- Alice Cooper Shows How Respectful He’s To Gene Simmons
The legendary rockstar and current fronting member of Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper, has posted a special photo of himself with the legend of KISS, Gene Simmons, on his official Instagram account. These days, Alice Cooper shares very awesome photos with famous rock stars on his social media accounts because he guested them on his podcast program […]
- Thundermother to play live streamed concert dubbed ‘Live From Studio Gröndahl’ on April 24th
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- TRIVIUM’s MATT HEAFY Says U.S. Is ‘Way, Way Behind’ In Its Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
In a brand new interview with Finland’s Kaaos TV, TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy was asked if he has been following the news closely about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in his community. He responded (hear audio below): “I do my best to make sure I try to get as much information as I can […]
- ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES And CROBOT Members Cover RUSH’s ‘Freewill’ While In Quarantine (Video)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Roberto “Ra” Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) have shared their version of another classic RUSH song, “Freewill”, recorded with each member separated in their own homes. Benante uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in an accompanying message: “Dear friends: Once again, the three of us […]
- OZZY OSBOURNE Is Selling Bat-Themed ‘F**k Coronavirus’ T-Shirt And Face Mask
Ozzy Osbourne is selling a long-sleeve T-shirt and matching face mask featuring the phrase “Fuck Coronavirus” along with artwork of a bat sporting a what appears to be a surgical mask. The item was introduced just days after the World Health Organization announced that its research has found that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, […]
- Mötley Crüe are Still Naively Acting Like Their Summer Tour Won’t Be Canceled
Last week — or was it two weeks ago? three? who knows, days and weeks are indistinguishable at this point — Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee confidently expressed optimism that his band’s summer stadium reunion tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett (and that one other band with the weird name no one can […]
- Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Daughter Discovers Satisfying Pressure She Never Had
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s daughter, Mia Tyler, has uploaded a new video on the Instagram account while she was cleaning her table with a pressure washer. Mia shared the cleaning process with her fans, saying that she did not know how the pressure cleaning machine is so satisfying. Also, she showed the difference between the […]
- POISON’s BRET MICHAELS Says ‘The Stadium Tour’ Will Happen ‘When The Health Time Is Right’
POISON singer Bret Michaels says that no decision has yet been made about a possible postponement of the band’s “The Stadium Tour” with MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS. Most concerts and festivals this summer have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Michaels stated during an interview […]
- Linkin Park Fanbase Is At War Due To The Controversial Comments Of Mike Shinoda
Linkin Park fans have started a new conflict between NSYNC and Backstreet Boys after Mike Shinoda shared his thoughts about these bands on Twitch. As you might remember, Mike has started to live streaming on Instagram during the self-quarantine days, and he switched his streaming platform to Twitch after the suggestions from the fans. In […]
- THE BIG ROCK TOUR POSTPONED … Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Informs Fans More than 50% of Dates Postponed
Metal Sludge — Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has just shared some news that several of The Big Rock Summer Tour dates have been postponed.Pearcy took to social media on April 22nd and informed fans that all but 1 of the shows in May, June and July are offiicially postponed.The Big Rock Summer Tour was set […]
- Gerard Way Shows His Guitar-Playing Skills on Newly Shared Demos
The MCR frontman unearths more solo recordings. Continue reading…
- Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Responds To Creepy Offer Of A Celebrity In Public
Famous American artist and also talented comedian, David Cross, posted a recent tweet on his verified account and had a really weird conversation with Tool star Maynard James Keenan afterward. As you might check out the conversation right below that David asked the name of the plant which he took a photo of it. Tool […]
- VANDENBERG: Lyric Video For New Song ‘Freight Train’
The official lyric video for the song “Freight Train” from the new lineup of VANDENBERG can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming studio album, titled “2020”, which will be released on May 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Led by master guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, the Dutch foursome released […]
- Former VIXEN Singer JANET GARDNER Completes Work On Third Solo Album
Former VIXEN singer Janet Gardner has completed work on her third solo album. The LP is once again a collaboration with her husband, guitarist/producer Justin James, who has previously worked with STAIND, COLLECTIVE SOUL and TYKETTO. On Tuesday (April 21), Janet posted a picture of her with her husband and she included the following caption: […]
- Kurt Cobain’s Widow Courtney Love Pens An Open Letter To Post Malone
Kurt Cobain’s widow and Hole’s vocalist, Courtney Love, has shared a new post on her official Instagram account and showed her gratefulness to the famous rapper Post Malone. Tomorrow, Post Malone will host a live stream to pay tribute to Nirvana on Youtube, and he will raise donations for the fight against coronavirus. In the […]
- DEATH ANGEL Drummer On Surviving COVID-19: ‘I Wouldn’t Wish This On My Worst Enemy’
DEATH ANGEL members Will Carroll (drums), Damien Sisson (bass) and Rob Cavestany (guitar) spoke to San Francisco’s KPIX 5 about how they contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, during their recent European tour. The five-week “The Bay Strikes Back 2020” run saw DEATH ANGEL sharing the stages with TESTAMENT and EXODUS between […]
- Who Really Invented Death Metal?
Members of Opeth, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation + more try to answer. Continue reading…
- Ozzy Osbourne’s Wife Sharon Shares Her Own Butt Slap Dance Video
Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, recently appeared on the 12th episode of The Masked Show on Fox Tv. As you might already familiar with the show that the celebrities participated in the series and perform the song they chose. After the end of their performance, the audience begins to vote and chose […]
- Slayer’s Gary Holt Tags Her Wife On A Really Irrelevant Photo
Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt has shared a new photo on his official Instagram page and paid his respect for Mercyful Fate vocalist King Diamond and the late musician, Eldon Hoke, as known as ‘El Duce.’ As you might see in the photo, King Diamond and El Duce were having a great time while […]
- Pearl Jam Singer Eddie Vedder’s Wife Exposes Her Secretly Kept Talent For The First Time
Pearl Jam star Eddie Vedder’s lovely wife and very-well known global citizen ambassador, Jill Vedder, has uploaded a new photo on her verified Instagram account and penned down a sincere message to celebrate Earth Day. As you can see in the photo below, Jimmy Vedder was showing the painting created by herself and revealed how […]
- Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5 Becomes Grandpa At A Really Young Age
Rob Zombie guitarist John William Lowery, known as ‘John 5,’ has posted some sweet photos of his daughter, Nikki (Lowery) David, and new-born grandchild via his official Instagram account and penned down an emotional message to support his daughter on her special day. Yesterday, John’s daughter Nikki has given birth to a new child. Frankly, […]
- The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Breaks Silence On His Rivalry With John Lennon
The Beatles’ legendary musician Paul McCartney had a new interview with the iconic TV/Radio host Howard Stern and revealed really untold details about his relationship with late star John Lennon. As he gave lots of background information from the earlier days of the band, Paul stated that he has never think Paul as an enemy […]
- GODSMACK’s SULLY ERNA Says SHANNON LARKIN Was ‘A Dangerous Alcoholic’
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke to Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station about Shannon Larkin’s addiction to alcohol. The 52-year-old drummer has been sober for about four years now after checking himself into rehab, a decision he later credited with saving his life. “Yeah, he’s an inspiration, man,” Sully said about his bandmate. “He’s come […]
- Bret Michaels Has Been Revealed as Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’
From bandana to banana. Continue reading…
- Best Mash-Up Ever of the Day: Iron Maiden’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and Chic’s “Good Times”
What can I say about Bill McClintock‘s latest mash-up, which marries Iron Maiden’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” with Chic’s “Good Times,” that I haven’t said about the man’s other brilliant amalgamations? I think the description he included with the video sums it perfectly: “Smile! Happy days WILL return!” Get down your bad self: The […]
- Exclusive Premiere: “Find a Way” by Abrams
Denver’s Abrams have been a longtime favorite of MetalSucks. So were obviously thrilled to get an advance listen of the band’s new album, Modern Ways… and even more excited to realize that it is, without a doubt, the group’s strongest offering to date! As exemplified by “Find a Way” — the song we’re only too […]
- Ozzy Selling Bat-Themed “F*ck Coronavirus” Shirt + Facemask
Ozzy Osbourne may have had to get a rabies shot when he bit the head off a live bat during a show on January 20, 1982, but he has certainly had the last laugh. Not only has the incident become one of largest-looming aspects of the Ozzy legend, but for the past two years, he’s […]
- Devin Townsend: “I Do Strangely Self-Absorbed Heavy Metal”
Devin Townsend’s self-deprecating humor has always been one of the many things we love about him. The insecurities and neuroses he expresses out loud make him uber-relatable; we all have them, but we’re often too loathe or shy to discuss. It’s as if he’s saying, “Hey, there’s some crazy shit inside my brain, but you, […]
- Former Vixen singer Janet Gardner’s third solo album is done
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- RICHIE FAULKNER Breaks Down Riffs Of Iconic JUDAS PRIEST Songs For GIBSON TV (Video)
JUDAS PRIEST’s Richie Faulkner is featured in the brand new Gibson TV original series “Riff Lords”, which gives viewers the chance to learn the riffs of their favorite songs directly from the guitarist who plays them. In episode one, Faulkner breaks down the riffs of such iconic PRIEST songs as “Electric Eye”, “Painkiller” and “Hell […]
- BRET MICHAELS To Release ‘Auto-Scrap-Ography’ Autobiography In May
Singer/songwriter, global entrepreneur and philanthropist Bret Michaels has reinvented the autobiographical blueprint with the game-changing release of his first book, titled “Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography”, on May 12. With a blend of hardcopy digital and digital e-book — and a never-before-seen audio/visual biopic read by Michaels, with both still and moving images — the “Auto-Scrap-Ography” is […]
- Pink Floyd Icon David Gilmour’s Daughter Mesmerizes Fans With Her Elegant Beauty
Pink Floyd guitarist and singer, David Gilmour, has eight children and one of them is Romany was celebrated her 18th birthday yesterday. On Instagram, Romano posted a photo and message to show how grateful she is after the birthday celebration messages she got from the fans and friends. As we can see in the caption […]
- SEPULTURA Performs ‘Isolation’ While In Quarantine (Video)
On April 22, the four members of SEPULTURA connected virtually to play their song “Isolation” while in quarantine in their respective homes. Check out the performance below. “Isolation” is taken from SEPULTURA’s latest album, “Quadra”, which was released on February 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. It is a concept effort created at Sweden’s Fascination Street […]
- Bret Michaels Is a Giant Banana
I never watched Fox’s The Masked Singer, which should really be called The Fully Costumed Singer, but I get that that title doesn’t roll of the tongue real good. But I know the show is a big hit. Wikipedia tells me this is the general premise: “‘The Masked Singer’ is an American reality singing competition television series featuring […]
- Foo Fighters Pair Join All-Star Charity Cover of Their Own Song
'Times Like These' call for a cover like this. Continue reading…
- Bret Michaels to release autobiography titled ‘Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography’ on May 12th
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- STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE … Faster Pussycat and Enuff Z’Nuff team up for fall tour
Metal Sludge — FASTER PUSSYCAT and ENUFF Z’NUFF – “Straight Outta Quarantine” 2020 Tour – Initial Dates Announced In a day and age where the inmates are truly running the asylum, Hollywood sleaze-rock legends FASTER PUSSYCAT and Chicago glitter rockers ENUFF Z’NUFF are pairing up and coming “STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE” throughout North America – showing all […]
- Queen Co-Founder’s Daughter Kisses Her Girlfriend In Public
In a new post on her official Instagram account, Queen legend Roger Taylor’s daughter Lola Leng Taylor has revealed her love for her long-time friend, Bell Hutley, with a bunch of photos. As you can see in the post, Lola shared lots of photos with Bell and showed how much she missed her. In one […]
- Tommy Lee’s Wife Brittany Flaunts Her Stunning Top In A Beige Bikini
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee’s social media phenomenon wife, Brittany Lee Furlan, has posted a new Instagram Stories and showed off her awesome look amid the self-quarantine at home. As we can see on their social media accounts, Tommy and Brittany are having a great time during the lockdown and sharing a lot of videos […]
- Video: Little Kid Does Amazing Impersonation of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor
Now that we finally know what Corey Taylor thinks of the current lockdown, it’s time to take a look at how some of his fans have been keeping busy while on quarantine. One young Slipknot fan, at least, has been having plenty of fun! The little guy, in a video posted by his father, Kris […]
