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- STRYPER Completes Mixing New Album
Openly Christian hard rockers STRYPER have completed mixing their new album for a late 2020 release via Frontiers Music Srl. On Friday (April 24), STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet took to his social media to write: “I could not be happier to be able to say that the new @stryper album is officially mixed! It sounds […]
- Grimm Jack release video for acoustic version of new track “Crazy”
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- Circus of Power unleash video for “Strange Times” from upcoming EP ‘The Process of Illumination’
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- Tommy Lee’s Wife Brittany Proves She Is The Bikini Queen Of Lockdown
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s wife and social media phenomenon, Brittany Furlan Lee, has made a new announcement about her podcast and captivated the fans with her beauty. As you might remember, Brittany revealed her thoughts about anxiety yesterday and wrote a letter to this disease for saying goodbye. She stated that anxiety made her […]
- Slipknot Legend Corey Taylor’s Son Shows Off His New Style For The First Time
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor’s son Griffin has posted a new photo on Instagram Stories to reveal his new style for the first time ever. Actually, Griffin is doing some radical changes on his look every time and today, he appeared with long yellow hair and an interesting hat which makes him look like a hippie. […]
- JEFF SCOTT SOTO Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘Live At Frontiers Rock Festival 2019’
Jeff Scott Soto has released a surprise live album, “Live At Frontiers Rock Festival 2019”, on all digital platforms. Today marks the first anniversary of the concert captured in Milan, Italy at the Frontiers Rock Festival. The performance will be released later this year in physical format as a bonus disc on Jeff’s upcoming solo […]
- U.S. Navy Publishes Tom DeLonge’s UFO Videos
The videos get official recognition. Continue reading…
- KISS’ Paul Stanley Proves How A Responsible Father Could Be During Self-Quarantine
As the whole world is in alarm situation, KISS legend Paul Stanley and his lovely family is not an exception at all. Paul Stanley posted a recent photo of his children and showed how they are protecting themselves from the coronavirus outbreak. KISS guitar player Paul Stanley recalled the names of his lovely kids and […]
- Watch JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS Perform ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’ On Rolling Stone’s ‘In My Room’ Music Series
Rolling Stone and Gibson have teamed up to offer a special week-long series of music performances and give music fans the first-ever chance to make a charitable donation to support musicians worldwide and walk away with a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history. Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” presented by Gibson was headlined last Friday […]
- Video: NYC Firefighter Plays a Metal Version of the National Anthem Atop a Fire Truck as a Tribute to Health Care Workers
Here’s a moment so touching, even we can’t be flip about it. As you may have heard, every night in New York City, people across the five boroughs open their windows, come out onto the fire escapes, or maybe, if it’s safe, venture a few feet out their front door and make a ton of […]
- Watch More Previously Unseen Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA
The first of three episodes of the revamped 2020 “Menza Mega Video Vault” featuring the late MEGADETH drummer behind the camera filming some very rare unreleased intimate and funny backstage moments can be seen below. The 10-minute episode is hosted by EXODUS frontman Steve “Zetro” Souza. “Behind The Scenes With Nick Menza” consists of clips […]
- KISS will resume their ‘End of The Road World Tour’ when it’s safe and there’s a cure to the Coronavirus
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- Ex-Odin guitarist Jeff Duncan thinks ‘The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2’ film was accurate
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- Audioslave’s Tom Morello Asks Fans To Help A Virus-Related Problem
Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has uploaded a new photo on Instagram Stories and took a big step to help people who are unemployed due to coronavirus pandemic. If you look at the photo, Tom announced that he autographed a ‘Fender’ brand ‘Telecaster’ model electric guitar, and the guitar is auctioned through a […]
- Metal Firefighter Shreds National Anthem on Top of Fire Engine
Watch the hero shred and sweep on his guitar. Continue reading…
- TRIXTER Drummer Unveils 30th-Anniversary Solo Version Of ‘Give It To Me Good’
After the success of his vocal debut, “With You”, TRIXTER drummer Mark Gus Scott kicks down the door to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s biggest MTV hit. On his version of “Give It To Me Good”, Mark takes it one step further. “I remember the first time I heard the guitar riff and […]
- Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Exposes One Of His Most Handsome-Looking Photos – His GF Reacts!
In a recent Instagram post, Led Zeppelin mastermind Jimmy Page has remembered one of the most historic performances of the band by sharing the back story of their performance in The Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco in 1969. In the caption area of the post, Jimmy didn’t write any specific details about the show but stated […]
- Metal Photographer Nathaniel Shannon and MetalSucks Team Up to Help Touring Crew Impacted by COVID-19 Concert Cancelations
No part of the music economy has escaped from the economic impacts of the coronavirus unscathed. From venues to record labels to booking agents to merchandisers to media to YouTubers — and, crucially, the bands we all love — everyone is feeling it right now, and there’s no end in sight. To that end, MetalSucks […]
- Eddie Vedder’s Wife Shows The Most Lovely Gift She Has Ever Taken
Pearl Jam lead vocalist Eddie Vedder’s wife, Jill Vedder, has shared a new photo on her official Instagram account and exposed a meaningful gift that she received from a mysterious friend amid coronavirus outbreak. As you might see in the photo, Jill showed her fans a box of books sent by a special friend. She […]
- SLIPKNOT’s COREY TAYLOR Auctioning Off Guitars For COVID-19 Relief
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has announced a special guitar auction with eBay for charity to benefit Direct Relief in support of their COVID-19 response efforts. The auction is live now at www.ebay.com/coreytaylor and is set to run through Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. PT. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, New York […]
- The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards’ Daughter Shows Her Little-Known Talent
On a recent Instagram post, The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards’ daughter, Alexandra Richards, showed off her little-known talent while raising funds for her project named Project Zero. In the caption, Alexandra revealed that she was painting for the 2.6 challenge, which people are trying to raise money for foundations and ask for their friends […]
- Guns N’ Roses Icon’s Daughter Dominates Instagram With Her Sexy Dance
The Pink Flips vocalist and lovely daughter of Guns N’ Roses star Duff McKagan, Grace McKagan, reposted a recent video on her verified Instagram Stories and revealed her cool dance figures to her followers. As Grace spends time in her home just like anyone else in the world, she showed how her dance skills while […]
- Puscifer Plan on Releasing a New Album This Year
While Tool are notorious for taking forever between albums — 13 years for Fear Inoculum, which finally came out last August — one of singer Maynard James Keenan’s other projects, Puscifer, has typically moved at a much more brisk pace. That trend looks likely to continue with a new Puscifer album this year, according to […]
- MATT SORUM’s ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’ Autobiography Will Now Arrive In Late Summer Or Early Fall
Former GUNS n’ ROSES drummer Matt Sorum’s autobiography, “Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock ‘N’ Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver”, which was previously due in April and was subsequently pushed back to early July, will now arrive in late summer or early fall. Matt discussed the book’s […]
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Looks Back On ‘Sham Pain’ Video In Latest Episode Of ‘Quarantine Theater 2020’
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has launched the fifth episode of its “Quarantine Theater 2020” series. Taking inspiration from “Mystery Science Theater 3000”, it features frontman Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory and bassist Chris Kael offering commentary on the band’s past music videos. The latest episode in the series focuses on the video for “Sham Pain”, […]
- Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Officially Reveals If He Will Ever Tour Again With His Other Band
Mötley Crüe co-founder and bassist Nikki Sixx has made a recent question and answer session on Twitter and responded to the question that he got from fans about the future of his own band and also Crüe. As we all know, Mötley Crüe members are trying to get in shape for the opening night of […]
- ACE FREHLEY On Possibility Of Playing With KISS Again: ‘What’s Gonna Happen Is Gonna Happen’
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has once again said that he is up for a reunion of the original band, but only if the price is right. During an appearance earlier today (Monday, April 27 — his 69th birthday) on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation”, Frehley stated about his former bandmates: “I texted Paul [Stanley] and Gene […]
- Jeff Scott Soto releases new digital live album ‘Loud & Live In Milan 2019’
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- Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Taking Part in Live Streamed Chat
He'll be talking with Salesforce's CEO about staying connected during the pandemic. Continue reading…
- WATCH: Miley Cyrus Covers Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’
Accompanied by a roaring fire and guitarist Andrew Watt. Continue reading…
- Watch BILLY CORGAN In The Studio With CHERIE CURRIE: ‘Blvds Of Splendor’ Behind-The-Scenes Video
The latest in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Blvds Of Splendor”, the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of SMASHING […]
- Adam Lambert Changes His Profile Photo After Many Times – Here’s The New Look
Queen’s live vocalist Adam Lambert has changed his profile picture on Instagram after a long time and shared a new post to support the LGBTQ community during the coronavirus outbreak. Adam surprised the fans by changing his profile picture with a drawing of himself instead of using a photo from the stage. However, most of the […]
- Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Delights Fans By Announcing A New Metallica Project
Halestorm singer and guitarist, Lzzy Hale, has made a new question and answer session on Twitter and responded to the question she got from the fans via that platform. In 2017, Halestorm has released a cover album called ‘Reanimate: The Covers EP’ in which they played Metallica’s Ride The Lightning. You can listen to it […]
- Evanescence’s Amy Lee Leaks Her Own Bloopers Video To Show Off How Cute She Is
Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee made her fans fall in love with herself by sharing cute bloopers videos on Instagram and showed how adorable a person she is. As you can see in the videos below, Amy was trying to introduce the new song of the band, Wasted On You, but couldn’t finish this task. However, […]
- Black Metal – WITCHCRAFT
WITCHCRAFT has been on the cutting edge of that interesting nexus between occult rock and traditional doom since the release of their eponymous 2004 debut. Numerous musicians have been in and out of the Swedish act’s revolving door since its inception 20 years ago, with one constant figure remaining throughout: Magnus Pelander, previously a member […]
- Saudi Arabia Purchases $500 Million Stake in Live Nation
Stock prices of several major companies in various industries have plummeted, and Saudi Arabia is taking advantage. Earlier this month, the Saudi Public Investment Fund — the country’s sovereign (i.e., statw-owned) wealth fund — purchased a $775 million stake in Carnival Cruises. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, they’ve acquired more than twelve million shares […]
- Myrkur’s Amalie Bruun: There’s Underlying Beauty to Black Metal
The metal-turned folk musician finds commonalities in both styles. Continue reading…
- Watch These Fans Freak Out While Meeting Their Heroes
DO meet your heroes. Continue reading…
- A KISS Fan Makes Gene Simmons Spechless With His Extraordinary Tattoo
On Twitter, KISS bassist and singer Gene Simmons has reacted to the recent tweet he got from a fan in which the fan is showing off his KISS tattoo. First of all, KISS’ official Twitter account has posted a fan’s arm tattoo and encouraged the others for showing their own tattoos in the comment section […]
- Poll: Which Judas Priest Album is Your Favorite?
As you may have noticed, it’s kind of a slow news day. So today’s poll is really apropos of nothing other that your MetalSucks editors’ love of debate. Judas Priest are, without a doubt, one of the best, and biggest, metal bands of all time. They’ve made a whopping eighteen studio albums over the course […]
- SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER On Late ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS: ‘He’s Gonna Be Missed Forever’
During last week’s installment of SEPULTURA’s “SepulQuarta” session, guitarist Andreas Kisser reflected on the passing of former ANGRA singer André Matos. Matos, who also sang for the Brazilian metal bands VIPER and SHAMAN, died last June after suffering a heart attack. He was only 47 years old. Andreas said (see video below): “André was a […]
- Today in Rock History – April 27
1966, The Beatles began recording the new John Lennon song “I’m Only Sleeping” at Abbey Road studios London, England. Recording began at 11:30 PM. The band recorded 13 takes, concluding on May 6th. The song features the then-unique sound of a reversed guitar duet played by George Harrison, partly because the tape was played backwards […]
- FAKE NAMES Feat. BAD RELIGION And REFUSED Members: Listen To ‘Being Them’ Song
“Being Them”, a new song from the punk rock supergroup FAKE NAMES — which includes Brian Baker (MINOR THREAT, DAG NASTY, BAD RELIGION), Michael Hampton (S.O.A., EMBRACE, ONE LAST WISH), Dennis Lyxzén (REFUSED, INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONSPIRACY, INVSN), and Johnny Temple (GIRLS AGAINST BOYS, SOULSIDE) — can be streamed below. The track is taken from FAKE […]
- Video: Dude Slays Rage Against the Machine Medley on a Slide Guitar in the Snowy Woods
There’s not much I can say about this video beyond what I already did with “Dude Slays Rage Against the Machine Medley on a Slide Guitar in the Snowy Woods.” It’s all right there in the headline! So I’ll simply add that the dude’s name is Dan Dubuque and he fucking rules for doing this. […]
- EPICA’s SIMONE SIMONS Completes Recording Vocals For New Album
EPICA’s Simone Simons has completed laying down vocals for the band’s next LP. On Thursday, Simone took to her Twitter to write: “Yesterday I finished my vocal recordings for the new @Epica Album. Our Earth plays a vital part on the new album. Who’s excited?!” Last month, EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen told FaceCulture that the […]
- Static-X + Dope Lose $200K Worth of Gear in Practice Space Theft
The bands are asking for help after the robbery. Continue reading…
- Classic Concert of the Day: System of a Down, Reading Festival, 2001
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 […]
- Mike Portnoy Recommends Metal Albums + TV Shows to Binge
He shouts out Code Orange, Ozark and more. Continue reading…
- 41 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne
On April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer. Continue reading…