Today’s Digest of Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Bands News and Reviews from PariahRocks.com
- What Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Learned From Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band
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- MEGADETH’s DAVID ELLEFSON Releases Sample Of First Fiction Novel, ‘Rock Star Hitman’
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has set a December 18 release date for his first venture as a fiction thriller novelist, “The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman”. A two-page teaser from the novel is available at this location. “The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman” is the first chapter in the action-packed saga of Sledge; an up-andcoming […]
- WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: ‘My Father’s Pride And Belief In Me Is What Keeps Me Going’
Wolfgang Van Halen has opened up about the passing of his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The 29-year-old spoke about his dad while promoting “Distance”, the first single from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH. Wolfgang wrote the song while Eddie battled cancer. “He had been struggling [with his health] over the years,” […]
- As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Hospitalized After Burn Accident
Luckily, he's recovering. Continue reading…
- Ted Nugent Claims That The United States Is Broken And Shares His Prescription For Salvation
Rock veteran Ted Nugent shared a new post on his official Facebook account and revealed his thoughts about the current financial situation of the United States government and suggested a way out from their administrative struggles. As you might know, the rock music veteran and devoted supporter of Donald Trump, Ted Nugent, has been actively […]
- 15 Things Musicians Did to Help Us Survive 2020 Without Concerts
From drive-in shows to socially distanced covers to evolving the livestream experience. Continue reading…
- SCOTT STAPP To Play FRANK SINATRA In Upcoming RONALD REAGAN Biopic
According to Billboard, CREED frontman Scott Stapp will portray Frank Sinatra in the upcoming biopic “Reagan”. The film, which is due next year, will include a scene of Sinatra singing at the Ambassador Hotel’s Cocoanut Grove club in Hollywood, where he performed at a fundraiser in 1970 for Ronald Reagan’s second California gubernatorial campaign. “Sinatra […]
- KISS Icon Paul Stanley Reacts To The Fans’ Criticism About Voicing His Views And Opinions
The co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of KISS, Paul Stanley, recently posted a tweet on his Twitter account and responded to his followers’ negative comments considering how outspoken he is on his social media accounts. There is no doubt that Paul Stanley is one of the rockstars who use their social media accounts the most. […]
- Sebastian Stan to Play Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee in Hulu Series About Infamous Sex Tape
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- Mötley Crüe Drummer Tommy Lee’s Sex Tape Scandal Will Be Depicted In New Tv Series
According to the recent news of a Hollywood entertainment site, Mötley Crüe icon Tommy Lee‘s famous sex tape scandal with the Playboy model Pamela Anderson, which broke out in the 90s, will be a new limited series for Hulu. The American subscription video-on-demand service, Hulu, is set to bring one of the most shocking events […]
- JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD Dons Santa Claus Outfit For Holiday Photo
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently donned a Santa Claus outfit as he shared a Christmas photo for his fans and showed off some new stocking stuffers, including “Celestial”, his second collection of holiday music. Released in 2019, “Celestial” followed 2009’s “Halford III: Winter Songs”. Regarding how he came to find himself covering such classics […]
- Former Pearl Jam Drummer Recalls The Time He Worked With David Bowie
Matt Chamberlain, the former drummer of the Seattle-based rock band Pearl Jam, has reminisced about the times when he worked with some of the legends of the music industry, including the British icon David Bowie. During his latest conversation with Eddie Trunk on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, the great session musician, producer and songwriter, Matt Chamberlain, has […]
- The True Story Of Why John Lennon Of The Beatles Dressed Like Woman For Christmas Is Revealed
The official Instagram page of The Beatles legend, John Lennon, has quoted an excerpt from the book in the upcoming exclusive box set, ‘Gimme Some Truth,’ in which his widow, Yoko Ono, reveals why they once dressed up as the British poets, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Taken from the 124-page special book accompanying […]
- GRETA VAN FLEET Mourned EDDIE VAN HALEN’s Loss For A Week
GRETA VAN FLEET drummer Danny Wagner and guitarist Jake Kiszka spoke to Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station about the recent passing of iconic VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. “That was a rough day, rough week,” Jake said (see video below). “[Me and] a lot of guitar friends, [we were] texting back and forth. […]
- Tommy Vext Details Alleged Extortion Attempt by Ex-Girlfriend
He also claims he's been 'canceled' for supporting Trump. Continue reading…
- TOM MORELLO Says RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Had ‘Zero Commercial Ambition’ When Band Was First Formed
In a new interview with Tom Power, host of “Q” on Canada’s CBC Radio One, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello was asked if he was surprised that the band became so commercially successful within such a short period of time after its early 1990s formation. He responded (see video below): “I was surprised […]
- FOO FIGHTERS’ ‘Shame Shame’ Tops BILLBOARD’s Mainstream Rock Songs Airplay Chart
FOO FIGHTERS’ “Shame Shame” has topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart. The track marks the band’s ninth Mainstream Rock Songs No. 1 and first since 2017’s “The Sky Is a Neighborhood”. “Shame Shame” is taken from FOO FIGHTERS’ new album “Medicine At Midnight”, which will be released on February 5, 2021 via Roswell Records/RCA […]
- Wolf Van Halen Reacts To Getting Ahead Of AC/DC On Top 20 Singles List
Wolfgang Van Halen recently posted a photo on his Instagram account with which he announced that his new song ‘Distance’ ranked 1st on a very popular radio station’s list, surpassing AC/DC. As you probably remember, Wolf released his song ‘Distance’ on November 16, as a tribute to his father Eddie Van Halen who passed away […]
- Symphony of Death – DEATHORCHESTRA
A collaboration between Russian death metal band BUICIDE and the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, “Symphony of Death” presents cherished gems from the DEATH back catalogue, embellished with gung-ho orchestral oomph. There are, of course, countless examples of metal bands jamming with violinists and tuba players, but not every such project resounds with the passion and musical […]
- GLENN HUGHES On DEEP PURPLE’s 2016 ROCK HALL Induction: ‘Personality Problems’ Made It ‘A Little Difficult’
In a new interview with Eonmusic, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes once again looked back on his 2016 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where he was honored along with other former and current members of DEEP PURPLE. “It was a little difficult, because of, let’s call it personality problems,” he said. “It […]
- DRAGONFORCE’s HERMAN LI Responds To Criticism That Guitarists Who Play A Lot Of Notes Don’t Have Any Emotion In Their Music
During an appearance on the latest episode of Music Is Win’s “Guitar Villains” podcast, DRAGONFORCE’s Herman Li was asked for his opinion on the criticism that guitarists who play a lot of notes don’t have any feel or emotion in their music. He responded (see video below): “This is the same thing I’ve heard [for] […]
- Korn Guitarist Brian Welch Says ‘It Was Crazy’ As He Recalls The Surgery He Had In Russia
Korn guitarist Brian Welch recently recalled the surgery he had for his kidney stone in 2014 while he was touring with Korn in Russia and revealed more insight about the incident after six years during a recent interview about his solo project ‘Love and Death.’ As you may remember, Brian Welch had to be hospitalized […]
- See Cast of New Hulu Show About Tommy Lee + Pam Anderson Marriage
Who will play the couple, as well as the man who stole their sex tape? Continue reading…
- Guns N’ Roses Slash Unveils Why Eddie Van Halen Was Greater Than Any Other Musicians
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash opened up about his opinions on the late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen during a recent interview with Consequence Of Sound, and apparently, Eddie was a much greater guitar player than any other according to Slash. As you may know, after the passing of Eddie Van Halen, Slash revealed […]
- Guns N’ Roses Icon Duff McKagan’s Daughter Displays Her Flawless Body In A Black Underwear
Guns N’ Roses bass guitarist Duff McKagan’s daughter and model, Mae McKagan, fascinated her followers by sharing a new post on her official Instagram account and showed off her fit body. As you can see in the picture below, Mae McKagan was chilling in the backstage during a photoshoot and taking a mirror selfie to […]
- Nickelback Bassist: Pantera Were Fans of Us + Our Brothers
The bands used to be very close. Continue reading…
- DEF LEPPARD’s RICK ALLEN And Wife LAUREN MONROE Announce ‘Big Love Benefit Concert’ Global Streaming Event
At a time in which the music industry is reeling from the loss of touring and live performance, leaving career musicians and music industry workers to struggle through this crisis while facing unprecedented loss of work, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen and his wife, singer-songwriter Lauren Monroe, will host a virtual benefit concert, with all […]
- SERJ TANKIAN Documentary ‘Truth To Power’ To Be Released In February
According to Rolling Stone, a new documentary about SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian, “Truth To Power”, will be released on February 19, 2021 via Oscilloscope Laboratories. With unique and exclusive access to the man behind the music, award-winning director/writer/producer Garin Hovannisian (“I Am Not Alone”) captures both intimate and historic public moments, including […]
- AS I LAY DYING Frontman TIM LAMBESIS Suffers Burns To 25 Percent Of Body In Freak Accident
AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis is recovering at a Southern California hospital after sustaining burns to 25 percent of his body in a freak accident. The 40-year-old singer was apparently pouring gas into a bonfire when the top slipped off and the liquid ended up getting all over his clothes. Earlier today, Lambesis […]
- David Crosby Says That He Has Some Untellable Stories With Bob Dylan
The founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby, responded to a follower’s tweet about his close relationship with Bob Dylan and said that they have lived through so many things with him, most of which have turned into unutterable stories. David Crosby is one of the most social rockstars of […]
- IGOR CAVALERA Looks Back On SEPULTURA’s Legendary 1989 Concert In Mexico City: That Was ‘One Of The Craziest Shows We Ever Played’
During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Jasta Show”, hosted by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED), former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera reflected on the band’s legendary December 1989 concert at Arena López Mateos in Mexico City during the “Beneath The Remains” tour. “That’s one of the craziest shows we ever played, because there [were] a […]
- ZZ TOP’s BILLY F GIBBONS Announces New Year’s Eve Livestream Concert With THE JUNGLE SHOW
The five principals of THE JUNGLE SHOW are at it again. They are the grouping of like-minded legendary musicians who — quite simply stated — have gotten together after Christmas and in advance of New Year’s Eve for the past five years at Antone’s in Austin to play the blues as the blues should be […]
- British Comic Bill Bailey Tangos to Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’
Watch the fiery performance! Continue reading…
- Adam Levine Is Thrilled To Share Details About The New Maroon 5 Album
Maroon 5’s talented frontman, Adam Levine, recently posted a series of videos on his Instagram account and excited millions of Maroon 5 fans with his latest news considering the band’s new album. As you might remember, Maroon 5 had to postpone the tour dates that they had announced in 2019 for 2020 due to COVID-19. […]
- Queen’s Brian May Shares His Opinions About Freddie Mercury’s Off-Stage Personality
Queen guitarist Brian May spoke in a recent interview with Raised On Radio and talked about the late frontman of the band, Freddie Mercury, and his personality while he was not on stage. In the conversation, Brian May mentioned the shy personality that Freddie had outside the stage which can be considered quite interesting for many […]
- Watch Tool’s Danny Carey Try to Catch a Mouse
A mouse was in the house. Continue reading…
- Watch British Comedian BILL BAILEY Dance To METALLICA’s ‘Enter Sandman’ On ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
Comedian Bill Bailey and his professional dance partner Oti Mabuse performed a tango to METALLICA’s “Enter Sandman” in the semi-finals of BBC dance competition “Strictly Come Dancing” this past Saturday night (December 12). Bill and Oti’s tango dance included him playing air guitar at one point, with computerized image of an electric guitar on stage. […]
- SLIPKNOT’s JAY WEINBERG Discusses Lessons He Learned By Watching His Father Play With BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
SLIPKNOT’s Jay Weinberg spoke to Vater Drumsticks about how he was influenced and inspired by watching his father Max perform with Bruce Springsteen’s E STREET BAND in the early 2000s. He said (see video below): “I never took a drum lesson in my life. I wanted to find out what I really loved about the […]
- The Acacia Strain Post Video with Spiritbox Vocalist Courtney LaPlante
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- Johnny Knoxville + Steve-O Were Hospitalized Filming ‘Jackass 4’
'Jackass 4' was one week into production when the pandemic struck. Continue reading…
- Maynard James Keenan Says ‘Do Yourself A Favor’ While Suggesting An Event For Christmas
Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan shared a selfie in front of the pictures of Dina Martina on his official Instagram page, recommending Dina Martina Christmas Show for his fans and praised Martina for her drag performance. Dina Martina is one of the most unique drag performers in the United States with her shows including her […]
- COREY TAYLOR: ‘If I’m Going To Do Something, I’m Going To Do It Wholeheartedly’
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor spoke to Australian Guitar about his debut solo album, “CMFT”, an exuberant and eclectic party-rock collection of songs which dip into a variety of styles and sounds, including folk rock, blues, hip-hop, classic metal and punk rock. Asked if it was his goal to surprise everyone with how […]
- PALAYE ROYALE: ‘The Bastards: Vol 1’ Graphic Novel Out Now
Creatively prolific alt-rock trio PALAYE ROYALE has released its long-awaited graphic novel “The Bastards: Vol. 1”, available now from link textpalayeroyale.store. The graphic novel features 260 pages of artwork and literature, every single page hand drawn by PALAYE ROYALE drummer Emerson Barrett and XoBillie. It is a labor of love that has been intricately created […]
- MESHUGGAH Announces Fall 2021 European Tour
Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have announced European tour dates for November and December 2021. The trek will kick off on November 19 in Vienna, Austria and conclude on December 13 in Hamburg, Germany. In addition, the band has announced a one-off London show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on June 3, 2022. Special […]
- “Iced Earth” (Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition) – ICED EARTH
Jon Schaffer, the only enduring element, the heart and soul of ICED EARTH, has been waving the flag of heavy metal pridefully for decades. He has done so during periods of the genre’s popularity, and equally so even when metal hasn’t been the flavor du jour. His tenacity and resilience led him to helming the […]
- Update: Underoath Made VERY Good Money on Those Summer Livestreams
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- Dave Mustaine’s Daughter Electra Says ‘He Was GOAT’ After Recalling The Death Of A TV Personality
Megadeath’s lead vocalist Dave Mustaine’s daughter, Electra Mustaine, recently posted a video on her Instagram account and paid tribute to a world-famous TV personality while introducing her followers to the beauty of the wilderness of Los Angeles. Electra Mustaine is 22 years old and she is a musician and songwriter like her father but also, […]
- TOMMY LEE And PAMELA ANDERSON’s Sex Tape Scandal To Be Adapted Into TV Series
A limited series about the infamous leaked sex tape from MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson is currently in the works for Hulu. Lily James will play Anderson, while Sebastian Stan will take on the role of Lee. Seth Rogen will also appear in the series, which has the working title […]
- Today in Rock History – December 16
1965, Released as a double A-side The Beatles “Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out,” became their ninth UK number one, and their third Christmas chart topper in a row. The single was a US number one in January 1966. 1966, Pink Floyd appeared at a prohibition themed dance, the AA Students Christmas Carnival, […]
