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Dope frontman claps back at Machine Head’s Robb Flynn
Posted by Chris Annunziata on October 15, 2019
It seems the Machine Head drama continues! The other day frontman, Robb Flynn took to social media to rant about “internet trolls,” “haters,” and the band Dope. Then earlier today, Flynn posted a picture of him with a fan wearing a Dope band tee and commented: This was funny… today’s meet & greet. I asked […]
Novelists announce new record ‘C’est la Vie,’ drop new video “Head Rush”
Posted by Chris Annunziata on October 15, 2019
French natives, Novelists have revealed their upcoming album C’est la Vie will be released on January 24th via SharpTone Records | Arising Empire. In support of this release, the band has dropped a music video for “Head Rush.” The band commented on their excitement: We are extremely excited to enter this new chapter of our lives with […]
Motörhead, Judas Priest, Nine Inch Nails among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 nominees
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 15, 2019
Motörhead, Judas Priest, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Todd Rundgren, Thin Lizzy, T. Rex, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and more are the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class 2020. The top vote-getters will be announced in January and the induction ceremony will take place on May 2nd, 2020 at Cleveland’s Public Hall. To […]
Alice Cooper shall tour North America with Lita Ford
Posted by Chris Annunziata on October 15, 2019
Alice Cooper has announced a Spring 2020 North American tour with Lita Ford. This tour is a continuation of the “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” show, which debuted this past summer. The tour kicks off on April fools and extends until the end of the month. Last month, Cooper released the “Breadcrumbs” EP via earMUSIC. The […]
Corey Taylor got married in Vegas!
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 15, 2019
Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor and longtime girlfriend Alicia Dove of the Cherry Bombs have officially tied the knot over the weekend in Las Vegas. In April, the happy couple announced their engagement and now, six months later they sealed the deal. Hellyeah’s Kyle Sanders broke the news via Facebook, congratulating the two, stating: “Great […]
Watch Lars Ulrich join Mumford & Sons on stage & Kirk Hammett’s guest appearance with UFO
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 15, 2019
Despite having a break from being on the road, that hasn’t stopped Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett from being on stage. During this past weekend, the drummer and guitarist made a guest appearance. Kirk Hammett joined UFO on stage on Saturday (12th) at the Megacruise pre-cruise party at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA. Hammett […]
Ray Luzier on the different animal between KoRn’s ‘The Nothing’ and KXM’s ‘Circle of Dolls’
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 14, 2019
Ray Luzier enjoys staying busy and focused on his creativity, and this year, he’s been incredibly active between KXM’s new album Circle of Dolls (order here) and KoRn’s latest effort The Nothing (read our review here and order here). Somehow, we were lucky for Luzier to take some time from his hectic schedule to talk […]
A conversation with Schmier on the next chapter of Destruction
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 14, 2019
Destruction’s new album Born To Perish was released on August 9th via Nuclear Blast (read our review here and order the album here). The follow-up to 2016’s Under Attack officially marks the next chapter for these German Thrashers as they added Damir Eskic on lead guitar and have recruited Randy Black on drums. We caught […]
Defying Decay on Betraying the Martyrs’ auto incident and new album ‘Metamorphosis’
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 14, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand’s Defying Decay were invited to support Betraying the Martyrs’ first-ever headlining North American tour. Unfortunately, chaos prevailed when the Betraying the Martyrs’ touring van caught fire. The French metallers had no choice but to take the next flight home. However, Defying Decay did everything they could to complete the trek in support of […]
Monuments announce new vocalist
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 14, 2019
Monuments have officially added Andy Cizek (Makari) as their new vocalist. The group initially recruited Cizek to perform with them live when Chris Barretto left the group this past July. The band issued the following statement: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Please open your arms and give your love, encouragement and support to welcome the newest member of […]
