Rites In The Black Nights’
Norwegian metallers VREID will release their new album, “Lifehunger”, on September 28 via Season Of Mist. The disc’s new single, “Black Rites In The Black Nights”, can be streamed below. VREID comments: “Sometimes everything is so dark that you only see life. “This album is all about the primordial hunger that keeps us marching forward. […]
• Help Randy Blythe’s Sister-In-Law Fight Cancer
  There is a short list of people that we here at the MetalSucks Mansion hold in solidly high regard, and Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is definitely on that list. Though a rabid scarecrow onstage, Randy is a real mensch as an everyday person, and he’s a true defender of the faith–he gets sludge […]
• AUTHOR & PUNISHER To Release ‘Beastland’ Album In October
  Industrial metal visionary AUTHOR & PUNISHER will deliver his sixth full-length recording and Relapse debut, “Beastland”, on October 5. Watch the official performance video for the album’s first single, “Nihil Strength”, below. AUTHOR & PUNISHER creator/sole artist Tristan Shone commented: “I built new machines for this album to make more aggressive and dynamic music. These […]
• Dave Grohl’s New Song “Play” Released: It’s 23 Minutes And He Played Seven Different Instruments
  Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has released his first single track called “Play”. The song featuring seven different instruments and Grohl plays all seven instruments. You can watch the official video from below. The song begins at 8.40. Official statement: “‘Play’ by Dave Grohl celebrates the rewards and challenges of dedicating one’s life to playing […]
• Helloween to release ‘Starlight: The Noise Records Collection’ vinyl box set on September 15th
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• Informal Reader Poll: Whose Negativity Only Makes Them Cooler?
  Look, we can all admit that metalheads are human beings, and as human beings, we like good things. Being charitable,  supporting good causes, and being there for the fans–these are noble endeavors, and we love bands who take part in them. The world needs more good guys. That said, these admirable attributes aren’t what brought […]
• Here’s the Worst Metallica Cover Ever! “Enter Sandman”
  This band makes a very sad attempt at covering Enter Sandman by Metallica… Enter Sandman Lyrics Say your prayers little one Don’t forget, my son To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin ‘Till the sandman he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight Exit, light Enter, […]
• Here’s the Worst Metallica Cover Ever! “Enter Sandman”
  This band makes a very sad attempt at covering Enter Sandman by Metallica… Enter Sandman Lyrics Say your prayers little one Don’t forget, my son To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin ‘Till the sandman he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight Exit, light Enter, […]
• AC/DC’s ANGUS And STEVIE YOUNG Photographed Outside Vancouver’s WAREHOUSE Studio
  A day after a photograph of longtime AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd was posted online, purportedly taken outside Vancouver’s Warehouse Studios — where the band’s last three albums were recorded — a picture of Stevie and Angus Young has emerged, apparently showing the pair at the same location. Like the first photo, the […]
• AC/DC’s ANGUS And STEVIE YOUNG Photographed Outside Vancouver’s WAREHOUSE Studio
  A day after a photograph of longtime AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd was posted online, purportedly taken outside Vancouver’s Warehouse Studios — where the band’s last three albums were recorded — a picture of Stevie and Angus Young has emerged, apparently showing the pair at the same location. Like the first photo, the […]
• ACT OF DEFIANCE’s CHRIS BRODERICK Has Learned To Put More Consideration Into ‘The Show Aspect’
  Tristan Pratt conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick before the latter band’s U.K. live debut on July 27 at the Underworld in London. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what he has taken from his previous bands — including MEGADETH, NEVERMORE and JAG PANZER — […]
• ACT OF DEFIANCE’s CHRIS BRODERICK Has Learned To Put More Consideration Into ‘The Show Aspect’
  Tristan Pratt conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick before the latter band’s U.K. live debut on July 27 at the Underworld in London. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what he has taken from his previous bands — including MEGADETH, NEVERMORE and JAG PANZER — […]
• Terror Release New Single, Announce Fall Tour With Harm’s Way, Year Of The Knife, Backtrack, and Candy
  Do you like jumping up and down? Whipping your arm back and forth at high speed in a crowd of people? How about every Terror song that’s ever been released? You a fan? Well, you’re in luck, pal, cause Terror have released a new single from their upcoming album Total Retaliation. The song’s called “Mental Demolition”, […]
• DEE SNIDER: ‘Some Of Your Favorite Metal Artists Don’t Write Their Own Songs’
  TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was interviewed on the latest episode of the “Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon” podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. Speaking about his lack of songwriting contributions to his new solo album, “For The Love Of Metal”, Snider said: “I don’t write often. I write […]
• THE ORDER OF APOLLYON To Release ‘Moriah’ Album In October
  French black/death metal band THE ORDER OF APOLLYON will release its third studio album, “Moriah”, on October 26 via Agonia Records. The follow-up to 2015’s “The Sword And The Dagger” was recorded at BST Studio, except for drums which were laid down at Studio de Saint-Loup. A video from the “Moriah” recording sessions, featuring unmixed […]
• AMARANTHE Releases Music Video For New Single ‘365’
  “365”, the new video from Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE, can be seen below. The clip was once again directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES and KAMELOT, among others. “365” is the first single from AMARANTHE’s fifth album, which will be released later […]
• ACE FREHLEY: ‘Spaceman’ Album Details Revealed; ‘Rockin’ With The Boys’ Single Available
  Founding KISS guitarist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ace Frehley has released a new song today called “Rockin’ With The Boys”. This is the second song Frehley has made available from his forthcoming all-new “Spaceman” album, due October 19 via Entertainment One (eOne). Frehley previously released the track “Bronx Boy” in April. […]
• DOWN ON YOUR KNEES … Former Guns N’ Roses & Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter to media
  DOWN ON YOUR KNEES Former Guns N’ Roses & Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter to media     From The Internet  — Former Guns N’ Roses and Great White manager Alan Niven recently spoke out in an open letter. Niven is always one to speak his mind and did just that about […]
• DC4 consisting of Duncan brothers and guitarist Rowan Robertson release song “Atomic Highway”
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• TESTAMENT Frontman: ‘It’s Time To Buckle Down And Try To Get Some Music Written’
  TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke to “Talking Metal” about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2016’s “Brotherhood Of The Snake” album. “There’s no lyrics, but I’m sure Eric’s [Peterson, guitar] got riffs going, and so does Alex [Skolnick, guitar],” he said (hear audio below). “After the SLAYER tour, we’re not taking […]
• Ace Frehley Urges You To Leave The Ladies At Home On “Rockin’ With The Boys”
  Something I found fascinating when I interviewed Ed Luce, artist and illustrator of gay metal comic Wuvable Oaf, was how as a young metalhead emerging from the closet, he would put up posters of dudes like Phil Anselmo as eye candy. This made me think two things: first, man, I wonder how many metal bands never […]
• Jacoby Shaddix Says Papa Roach Has Recorded ’13 or 14 Songs,’ Calls Material ‘Undeniable’
  The frontman says the band have recorded “13 or 14” songs already for the follow-up to last year’s ‘Crooked Teeth’ LP. Continue reading…
• PAPA ROACH Has ’13 Or 14 Songs Written And Recorded’ For ‘Bold’ Follow-Up To ‘Crooked Teeth’
  PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Andy Hall of the Lazer 103.3 radio station about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2017’s “Crooked Teeth” album. He said (hear audio below): “Right when we got done with ‘Crooked Teeth’, writing and recording that record, we were supposed to […]
• Metallica – Upcoming Events (2018 – 2019)
  Thrash metal giang Metallica has shared the upcoming tour dates. They have  announced the 2018 and 2019 tour dates for the North American leg of their hugely successful WorldWired Tour. Tickets are available, click here. Metallica’s WorldWired tour dates for North America are as follows: Sep 2, 2018 Madison, WI Kohl Center Sep 4, 2018 Minneapolis, […]
• Japanese Metalcore Band CRYSTAL LAKE Releases Music Video For ‘The Circle’
  Japanese metalcore titans CRYSTAL LAKE have released their new single, “The Circle”. The track, which features a guest appearance by COLDRAIN’s Masato, continues the East Asian band’s impressive rise following a mammoth European tour. The quintet is having a stellar 2018. In February they toured their home country with ATTILA before attending Pulp Summer Slam […]
• Another AC/DC sighting at Vancouver recording studio with Angus Young and Stevie Young spotted
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• Einherjer Announce New Album, Release New Video
  One of the more underground Viking metal bands that I’ve always loved is Einherjer. Their sound isn’t as approachable as that of, say, Amon Amarth or Enslaved. But they take Viking lore to strange, creepy places, and have influenced countless classic metal musicians (Moonsorrow’s Henri Sorvali, for one). So, good news, everyone: Einherjer have a […]
• Ace Frehley releases new song “Rockin’ With The Boys” for streaming
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• AC/DC’s New Album Line-up Revealed: Axl Rose Is Out!
  Two days ago, Canadian journalist Steve Newton claimed that AC/DC is working on a new studio album with Axl Rose as lead singer. He also said that Phil Rudd is back in the band for a new album. This is not exactly true. Today, “hardcore AC/DC fan” Crystal Lambert snapped a picture and pic shows […]
• Trappist and Municipal Waste’s Tony Foresta Praise The Beer Goddess On “Hymn to Ninkasi”
  If you’re a beer fanatic and a headbanger, you need to get into Trappist, the band who writes kickass metal all about beer. Would we call them “beer metal?” I don’t know. That evokes thoughts of big chugging groove metal. Point is, the band rules, and they fucking love beer and brewing. Case in point, Trappist […]
• GUS G. Says Social Media Is ‘Everything’ When It Comes To Promoting Music In 2018
  Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the title of his latest solo album, […]
• Randy Blythe Asks Fans to Help His Sister-in-Law Battle Cancer
  The Lamb of God frontman’s sister-in-law Bianca is battling breast cancer and her friends have set up a GoFundMe page to assist her in offsetting medical costs. Continue reading…
• Metallica – Master of Puppets (Disney Version – Thrash Metal For Kids)
  Youtuber Pellek has shared a video that shows what if Master of Puppets wrote as a song for kids. He stated: “I hope you like this video and consider sharing it with your friends. This was hilariously inspired by a couple of disney songs and Metallica’s song “Master of Puppets”.” Buy the new PelleK album […]
• Exclusive Track and Video Premiere: Ghastly Sound, “Crippler Crossface”
  We’ve long been fans of Vermont’s Ghastly Sound, and they’ve always upheld their end of the bargain by being a hardworking band who make weird, exciting metal. We’ve premiered two tracks of theirs in the past, and have continued to watch the band deservedly grow (and, hey we’re also big fans of bassist TJ Maynard outing […]
• AC/DC New Album Speculation Continues With Angus + Stevie Young Spotted at Vancouver Studio
  It looks like AC/DC are still prepared to rock and aren’t ready to go bust. Continue reading…
• 10 Most Expensive Rock + Metal Albums Ever Made
  Ridiculous piles of cash have been thrown into recording new albums, and sometimes they’re not even good! Continue reading…
• Stone Sour’s Christian Martucci Credits KISS Classic for Riff That Inspired Him to Rock
  In this latest Gear Factor episode, the Stone Sour guitarist speaks about his music beginnings and his fondness for Zemaitis guitars. Continue reading…
• Daron Malakian Reveals His Favorite System of a Down Guitar Riff
  System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian spoke in an interview with Metal Hammer Magazine and revealed his favorite riffs which he’s most proud of writing. He said: “‘Aerials‘ always stands out as a song that I wrote that I’m really proud of. It’s not the most ‘riffy’ song, but I like the mood that […]
• Daron Malakian Reveals His Favorite System of a Down Guitar Riff
  System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian spoke in an interview with Metal Hammer Magazine and revealed his favorite riffs which he’s most proud of writing. He said: “‘Aerials‘ always stands out as a song that I wrote that I’m really proud of. It’s not the most ‘riffy’ song, but I like the mood that […]
• DAVE GROHL’s ‘Play’ Mini-Documentary Now Available Online
  Available for viewing below, “Play” is a two-part mini-documentary, directed by Dave Grohl, celebrating the rewards and challenges of dedicating one’s life to playing music. Part one opens with narrated behind the scenes discussion of the love of playing music and the lifelong relationship with an instrument — as well as the process and challenges […]
• DAVE GROHL’s ‘Play’ Mini-Documentary Now Available Online
  Available for viewing below, “Play” is a two-part mini-documentary, directed by Dave Grohl, celebrating the rewards and challenges of dedicating one’s life to playing music. Part one opens with narrated behind the scenes discussion of the love of playing music and the lifelong relationship with an instrument — as well as the process and challenges […]
• Amaranthe Debut ‘365’ Video Off New Album – Exclusive Premiere
  Listen to another new song from Amaranthe as we await the details on their next album. Continue reading…
• Ace Frehley Reveals ‘Rockin’ With the Boys’ From Upcoming ‘Spacemen’ Album
  Gene Simmons also played bass on the tracks ‘Your Wish Is My Command’ and ‘Without You I’m Nothing’ for the upcoming release. Continue reading…
• Dave Grohl Unleashes Multi-Instrument Mastery of ‘Play’ Documentary
  Watch the Foo Fighters frontman’s epic 23-minute jam and his focus and what playing an instrument means to him. Continue reading…
• Video: Thou Have a Weirdo Gothic Doom Metal Party In “The Changeling Prince”
  Baton Rouge’s Thou are far from your average doom band. They wear facepaint and capes, they add weirdo gothic elements to their music where most other doom bands add weed references, and they do beautiful covers of Crowbar tracks. So yeah, not your typical mid-paced doom crew. Along those lines, the band has just released […]
• Chicago Thrashers WRATH Sign With COMBAT RECORDS; “Rage’ Album Due In October
  Chicago thrashers WRATH have signed with Combat Records for the release of their new abum, “Rage”. Due on October 5, the disc was produced by Chris Djuricic and WRATH, and mixed and mastered by Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, SACRED REICH, HELSTAR), with cover art created by Ipoet Poetra/Five Mlligrams and WRATH. The incredible perseverance of WRATH […]
• Today in Rock History – August 9
  1967, The Small Faces entered the singles chart with “Itchycoo Park.” The song, written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, was released on August 4th, and peaked at number three in the UK and at number 16 in the US the following year. 1967, The Who play Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. 1967, Scott McKenzie […]
• IMPERIUM DEKADENZ Signs With NAPALM RECORDS; New Album Due In 2019
  German black metal duo IMPERIUM DEKADENZ has inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band’s new album will arrive in 2019. With a sound that has been described “between old-school black metal and atmospheric post black metal,” IMPERIUM DEKADENZ has established its own style over the course of five albums, with the group’s latest release, […]
• Wanna Know How Much Rob Zombie, Slayer and The Smashing Pumpkins Earn to Play Shows?
  The latest Boxscore report has landed and, as usual, The PRP’s done the heavy-lifting of sorting through it and posting the box office numbers of some notable metal and hard rock bands, although there’s not a whole lot of that this week. Note that these numbers are not a wholly accurate reflection of how much money these artists take […]

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