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Metallica Talk Orion Music + More Festival in Behind-the-Scenes Rolling Stone Video
Metallica were recently featured in their very own addition of Rolling Stone’s ‘Big Issue.’ Each individual member of Metallica was interviewed for the ‘Big Issue,’ where they spoke about their upcoming Orion Music + More Festival, the 3D concert movie and more. Now, Rolling Stone has posted a behind-the-scenes video from the ‘Big Issue’ cover shoot.
Phil Anselmo ‘Not Too Sold’ on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion
Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?
Bill Ward Officially Bows Out of Black Sabbath Reunion Shows
After an incredibly drawn out and heartbreaking process, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has announced to his fans that he will officially not be participating in the Sabbath reunion shows. The legendary drummer wrote a detailed explanation regarding his decision, adding, “I am sincerely passionate in my desire to play with the band, and I’m very, very sorry that it’s fallen to this.”
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Slayer’s Dave Lombardo on Producing the New Philm Album While Nursing a Broken Leg
Many metal fans know Dave Lombardo from Testament, Apocalyptica, Fantomas and some other band from California called Slayer. But these days, Lombardo has been working on his latest project, Philm. Not only does Lombardo play drums in the new power trio, he tried his hand at producing the band’s album – while hobbled with a broken leg.
Against Me! Frontman Tom Gabel Comes Out as Transgender
Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel has just come out as transgender and will begin living life as a female named Laura Jane Grace. Gabel will remain married to wife Heather, and a parent to the couple’s 2-year-old daughter, Evelyn.
Opeth Frontman Mikael Akerfeldt Hospitalized After Car Accident
Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt was rushed to the hospital last night (May 7) after a car accident in Maplewood, Minn., prior to the band’s scheduled show with Mastodon and Ghost. Details on his condition at the moment are scarce, but Akerfeldt is said to have suffered a broken arm in the wreck.
Marilyn Manson on the West Memphis Three, Johnny Depp + More
After a 40-minute chat with Marilyn Manson, we chose to split the enormous amount of dialogue into four separate posts. Finally, after listening to a ton of tape and transcribing for who knows how many hours, we’re now happy to present to you the fourth and final part of our interview with the rock icon.
Sepultura and Death Angel Bring Their ‘Bloody Roots’ to NYC
Thrash hit New York City hard last night with two monster performances by Sepultura and Death Angel. The two bands along with Brazilian death metal band Krisiun and Colorado thrashers Havok tore through the Gramercy Theatre last night, with a ton of American and South American metalheads in attendance.
Marilyn Manson: ‘The Villain Is Always the Catalyst’
Our saga with the enigmatic icon Marilyn Manson continues with part three of our exclusive interview. We’ve posted our discussion with Manson about his upcoming album ‘Born Villain’ in both part one and part two of our introspective with the artist, and we continue into new territory with part three.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Discusses Dark Side of Art With Actor John Cusack
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recently sat down with actor John Cusack in a ‘Rogue on Rogue’ interview. During the in-depth discussion between the two expressive minds, Taylor and Cusack spoke about the parallels found between both music and film inspired by the darker end of existence.
Brian ‘Head’ Welch Would Reunite With Korn for a Rock Hall of Fame Performance
We recently had the opportunity to chat with former Korn guitarist and current Love & Death frontman, Brian “Head” Welch, and touched upon a wide range of topics. One of them happened to be the recent Guns N’ Roses drama at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in which Axl Rose decided not to join his former bandmates at the event.
Linkin Park Unveil Lyric Video for New Single ‘Burn It Down’
Linkin Park have just released the first track ‘Burn It Down’ from the band’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Living Things.’ To accompany the brand new track, Linkin Park have also hit fans with a lyric video, which depicts what appears to be a volcanic-looking Chester Bennington.