Summer Festival Appearances
Due to “unforeseen circumstances” beyond the band’s control, SONS OF APOLLO has been forced to cancel all of its remaining summer festival appearances. The group states: “We sincerely apologize to all of the fans that were looking forward to these appearances. “The headlining show in Budapest originally scheduled for August 18th has now been moved […]
• How ‘Hammer Smashed Face’ Saved Cannibal Corpse’s Career
  ‘Hammer Smashed Face’ literally stopped the legendary death metal band from breaking up. Continue reading…
• IRON MAIDEN’s ‘Trooper’ Beer Is A Big Hit With Virgin Trains Customers
  Virgin Trains has partnered with IRON MAIDEN and Stockport, England-based brewery Robinsons to offer their customers one of the most unique beers around. The multiple award-winning Trooper beer, which takes its name from the classic IRON MAIDEN song of the same name, is now available to purchase onboard all Virgin Trains services for the duration […]
• German Thrash Metal Band DARKNESS To Release ‘First Class Violence’ Album In October
  German thrash metal veterans DARKNESS will release their new album, “First Class Violence”, on October 12 via Massacre Records. The disc was recorded and mixed by Rambado Recordings studio and mastered by Dennis Köhne. Timon Kokott was recruited to take care of the album artwork. Jürgen “Ventor” Reil (KREATOR) and Thomas “Angelripper” Such (SODOM) have […]
• Arch Enemy Cancel 2018 North American Tour
  Arch Enemy’s headlining tour with Goatwhore and Uncured was supposed to kick off Sept. 28 in Providence, R.I. Continue reading…
• Video premiere: Liberty Lies ‘Mouth Breathers’
  Black Country rockers Liberty Lies have premiered their ‘Mouth Breathers’ video exclusively on Planet Rock.
• IN THIS MOMENT To Begin Recording Next Album In February
  IN THIS MOMENT guitarist Chris Howorth has told Guitar Interactive magazine that the band will tentatively enter the studio in February 2019 to begin recording its next album. Regarding how the songwriting process in IN THIS MOMENT works, Howorth said (see video below): “It kind of depends. It could any way. The last two records […]
• INTO ETERNITY To Release ‘The Sirens’ Album In October
  The Canadian extreme progressive metal quintet INTO ETERNITY recently unveiled a new song, “Fringes Of Psychosis”, which marked the first official taste of the band’s long-awaited sixth album, “The Sirens”. Today, M-Theory Audio has announced the group’s signing, and that the record will be released on October 26. Physical pre-orders are available now at this […]
• Machine Head’s Robb Flynn Plays ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
  This week on ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’ we’ve got Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn. With over three decades of music history to sort through, Flynn confirms and denies what’s written about him and Machine Head on Wikipedia… Continue reading…
• INTO ETERNITY To Release ‘The Sirens’ Album In October
  The Canadian extreme progressive metal quintet INTO ETERNITY recently unveiled a new song, “Fringes Of Psychosis”, which marked the first official taste of the band’s long-awaited sixth album, “The Sirens”. Today, M-Theory Audio has announced the group’s signing, and that the record will be released on October 26. Physical pre-orders are available now at this […]
• Machine Head’s Robb Flynn Plays ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
  This week on ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’ we’ve got Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn. With over three decades of music history to sort through, Flynn confirms and denies what’s written about him and Machine Head on Wikipedia… Continue reading…
• Watch SLAYER Perform In Scranton
  Fan-filmed video footage of SLAYER’s July 31 concert at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania can be seen below. SLAYER kicked off its farewell tour on May 10 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. This past January, SLAYER announced that it would do one last concert tour around the […]
• Watch SLAYER Perform In Scranton
  Fan-filmed video footage of SLAYER’s July 31 concert at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania can be seen below. SLAYER kicked off its farewell tour on May 10 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. This past January, SLAYER announced that it would do one last concert tour around the […]
• HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE ‘Empowers People,’ Says JOE HOTTINGER
  HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger says that lead singer Lzzy Hale has a knack for making the band’s fans feel empowered. “She does that; she empowers people,” he told the Wichita, Kansas radio stations KICT and KFXJ (hear audio below). “She gets on social media — on Twitter and stuff — and she’s just, like, ‘Ask […]
• DAVE GROHL Presents ‘Play’, A Two-Part Mini-Documentary
  As FOO FIGHTERS wind down another leg of the massive “Concrete And Gold” tour with a Wrigley Field doubleheader that rocked more than 75,000 of Chicago’s FF faithful, Dave Grohl announces an unprecedented new project born of the most challenging performance of his storied career. “Play” is a two-part mini-documentary, directed by Grohl with help […]
• Guns N’ Roses tease announcement with mysterious London billboard and website
  A mysterious billboard featuring all five members of the ‘Appetite for Destruction’-era line-up of Guns N’ Roses has appeared in London.
• VINNIE PAUL Leaves Most Of His Estate To His Best Friend And His Longtime Girlfriend
  According to TMZ, Vinnie Paul Abbott left the bulk of his estate to to his best friend and longtime girlfriend. TMZ obtained the document which outlines exactly how his estate should be divided following his sudden death last month, and Vinnie’s friend Charles Jones will get 38% while the drummer’s girlfriend, Chelsey Yeager, will walk […]
• Former Metallica Member Reveals How James Hetfield Decided To Be A Singer
  Original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney spoke in an interview with Chris Jericho and revealed the how James Hetfield decided to be a singer and then how Metallica formed. He said: “We had one original song, a song called ‘Hit the Lights.’ The other songs were all copies. That band just kind of folded. We never […]
• Arch Enemy Cancels North American Tour
  BUMMER! Arch Enemy have cancelled their upcoming tour of North America, which was set to begin at the end of September. Support would have come from Goatwhore and Uncured. A statement from the band is vague, saying only that “we have been forced to cancel this run due to reasons beyond our control.” That could […]
• Erosion (Baptists, 3 Inches Of Blood) Debut “Human Error” From Upcoming Album Maximum Suffering
  While this may be your first expoure to the grind/powerviolence/death crossover outfit Erosion, you’re likely familiar with some of the members’ other projects. Erosion’s monumental lineup includes 75% of the much-beloved band Baptists — Nick Yacyshyn, Danny Marshall, and Andrew Drury — plus Rick O’Dell from Tobeatic / Hard Feelings and vocalist Jamie Hooper from […]
• Guns N’ Roses start countdown to announcement at 5am on Friday 4th May
  Perennial teases Guns N’ Roses have now started a countdown to an announcement that will happen at 5am this Friday (4th May).
• Dave Grohl Launching ‘Play’ Documentary Featuring Epic 23-Minute Multi-Instrument Jam
  Grohl plays seven instruments over a 23-minute epic jam within the two-part ‘Play’ documentary. Continue reading…
• Blizzard Unearth ‘Peace of Mind’ – Exclusive Premiere + ‘Brown Acid – The Seventh Trip’ Album Announcement
  Take a listen to this unearthed gem and read more about the latest ‘Brown Acid’ compilation featuring heavy psych and proto metal gems from the ’60s and ’70s. Continue reading…
• DEE SNIDER Says He Sold His TWISTED SISTER Catalog For ‘A Lot Of Money’
  During a brand new interview with SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, Dee Snider spoke about his decision to sell his Snidest Music music publishing catalog of 69 songs — including the classic TWISTED SISTER rock anthems “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” — to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) in 2015. The songs in […]
• Hear Lord of the Lost’s Double Concept Album ‘Thornstar’ About a Lost Civilization – Exclusive Stream + Interview
  Germany’s Lord of the Lost tell the tale of the Pangeaians across a double album encompassing metal, goth and industrial sounds. Continue reading…
• KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE And Brother SCOTT End 25-Year Business Relationship
  According to All Access Music Group, McGhee Entertainment partners Doc and Scott McGhee have announced the conclusion of their 25-year business relationship. McGhee Entertainment’s web site lists clients that include KISS, Paul Stanley, Ted Nugent, A THOUSAND HORSES, LOVE & THEFT, and others. Doc McGhee will continue operating McGhee Entertainment, while his brother Scott has […]
• Here’s the Lineup for the Inaugural U.S. Prophecy Fest
  Two summers ago I had the extreme privilege of attending Prophecy Fest, a two-day metal festival that takes place inside an ancient cave in a rural section of western Germany that features bands on the German record label Prophecy Productions and a few related acts. That description likely sounds too epic to be true — a […]
• Ones To Watch: Last Great Dreamers
  The 31st band to take centre stage in our weekly Ones To Watch feature are the phoenix-like Last Great Dreamers.
• WHITESNAKE Guitarist Says Upcoming ‘Flesh & Blood’ Album Will Include ‘Something For Everybody’
  WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra spoke to Juice FM about the band’s upcoming album, “Flesh & Blood”, which is now scheduled to arrive early next year. “That’s all brand new original WHITESNAKE material — first one in a while — so the whole band is excited about that,” he said. “I don’t know exactly which songs […]
• ALICE IN CHAINS Frontman Says Paying Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL At ROCK ON THE RANGE Was ‘A Very Moving And Poignant Experience’
  ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall spoke to NME about his band’s decision to mark the first anniversary of Chris Cornell’s passing by covering SOUNDGARDEN’s “Hunted Down” and “Boot Camp” this past May at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. “That was a very moving and poignant experience,” he said. “We didn’t […]
• AC/DC’s Angus Young to Mastodon’s Brent Hinds: “Quit Pissing in My Pocket”
  I thought I had a real talent for accidentally burning bridges, but I ain’t got nuthin’ on Brent Hinds from Mastodon. This is dude, in case you’ve forgotten, who a) provoked System of Down’s Shavo Odadjian into a physical altercation which left him in a coma, b) said he doesn’t like metal music and doesn’t consider Judas […]
• 37 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Introduced Metal to MTV
  The popular music video network launched on Aug. 1, 1981, with Iron Maiden’s self-titled video giving audiences their first taste of metal on opening day. Continue reading…
• RevLover release album ‘Too Fast For The Competition’ via FnA Records featuring unreleased material
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• Mastodon’s Brent Hinds Once Had Bathroom Confrontation With Angus Young
  The AC/DC guitarist told him, ‘Stop pissing in my pocket.’ Continue reading…
• Sumac Release New Single “Attis’ Blade”
  Sumac start your Hump Day with “Attis’ Blade,” the first single off their previously-announced new album, Love in Shadow. A press release calls the song “sprawling,” which is an adjective you see used in a lot of press releases, but in this instance is definitely not just hype: the track is nearly sixteen goddamn minutes long. […]
• Metallica – Kirk Hammett’s Awesome San Francisco House ($16 Million)
  Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist and contributing songwriter for the heavy metal band Metallica.
• Autograph bassist Randy Rand admitted to hospital for heart issue and released two days ago
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• Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross Recall ‘Near Death’ Flight Leaving Coachella
  ‘I never used to be conscious of it but now I’m aware that I’m in a flying tin can of potential death every time I step onto a plane,’ says Reznor of the experience. Continue reading…
• Recording for debut album from Robert Mason, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown is completed
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• Disaster Machine release lyric video for song “Easy”
  Disaster .
• Metal Hammer Says These Are the 40 Best Thrash Songs Released Since 1983
  Metal Hammer has unveiled four lists of ten songs each which, when put together, basically amount to ‘The Best Thrash Songs of All Time, or at Least Since 1983’ (although I think you’d have a hard time arguing that thrash existed prior to 1983). I know we all love arguing over meaningless lists more than […]
• BLACK INK RIVER Feat. WOLF, GRANDEXIT Members: ‘Headstrong’ Album Due In The Fall
  Swedish vintage rock band BLACK INK RIVER, featuring members of WOLF, GRANDEXIT, MONACO BLUES BAND and UNCLE DOGHOUSE, will release its debut album, “Headstrong”, later this year via GMR Music Group. According to The Midlands Rocks, Dano Wahlström (vocals) and Anders Modd (bass) both play in metal bands (GRANDEXIT and WOLF) but they are both […]
• Blood on the Dance Floor’s Dahvie Vanity Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women, Many While They Were Underage
  In order to protect their privacy, all of the women in the following story will be identified only by a first name, some of which are aliases. No other details of their stories have been changed. Tye was in the tenth grade the first time she met Dahvie Vanity, one half of the popular electro/ […]
• ARCH ENEMY Postpones North American Tour
  ARCH ENEMY has postponed its previously announced North American tour until 2019. The band said in a statement: “We were looking forward to seeing everyone again this fall and to share our stage with GOATWHORE and UNCURED, but we have been forced to cancel this run due to reasons beyond our control. It’s very unfortunate […]
• As I Lay Dying Announce First North American Tour in Five Years
  See a full list of dates and locations. Continue reading…
• Let’s All Get “Naked” with Primitive Man!
  Dominators of extreme doom Primitive Man are here to strip you down with their newest single “Naked” from their upcoming split LP with Unearthly Trance. If it’s not the filthiest fucking thing you’ve heard all day, put your pants back on and GTFO, ’cause we don’t take too kindly to liars ‘round here. “Naked” is […]
• Deafheaven Announce Tour with DIIV
  Deafheaven have announced a co-headlining fall tour with DIIV, a band I’ve never heard of before because I’m not cool. Dates are below, courtesy of Lambgoat. I don’t really have anything to add, so I’ll just use this as an opportunity to say that one of my favorite comedians working today, Jason Mantzoukas (The LeagueHow […]
• Labyrinthine Vertigo – Enter Sandman (Metallica Guitar Cover)
  2 girl band Labyrinthine Vertigo playing Metallica’s Enter Sandman and they nailed it. 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, night Take […]
• AS I LAY DYING Announces First U.S. Tour In Five Years
  The reunited classic lineup of California metallers AS I LAY DYING — Tim Lambesis on lead vocals, Jordan Mancino on drums, Phil Sgrosso on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Nick Hipa on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Josh Gilbert on bass and clean vocals — has announced its first U.S. tour in five years. […]

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