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P.O.D. Release Touching New Video for 'Beautiful'

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:59:10 +0000

P.O.D. have revealed their brand new music video for their track beautiful via VEVO. The song is the band’s third single off of their latest album, ‘Murdered Love.’ The video was directed by Rich Ragsdale, who has also directed clips for The Sword and Lenny Kravitz, with co-direction from Brooks Jones. The clip starts off [...]

Cryptic Murmurs Give 'CNN Cyborg' Anderson Cooper His Own Metal Theme Song

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:18:55 +0000

If any journalist deserves their own metal anthem, it’s Anderson Cooper. And Canadian metal band Cryptic Murmurs have given him just that. Cooper paid tribute to the metal band that supplied him with his own metal anthem as the tune became the focus of his ‘Ridiculist’ segment on CNN last night. Cooper states, “I think [...]

Danko Jones Discusses His First Guitars and Admiration for Eddie Van Halen

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:22:53 +0000

Singer-guitarist Danko Jones and his band were recently confirmed for this year’s Uproar Festival after wrapping up an early 2013 tour with Volbeat. These new dates will find the group continuing to support their latest album 'Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue.'

In This Moment Unleash Racy 'Adrenalize' Video

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:06:26 +0000

In This Moment will have hearts, among other body parts, racing with the video for their new single ‘Adrenalize’ off of their latest album ‘Blood.’ The clip begins with frontwoman Maria Brink writhing around while she is bound to an old rusty bed. It also cuts to the band headbanging and rocking out in a [...]

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Sevendust Frontman Lajon Witherspoon Talks Romance, Date Nights + More

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:24:43 +0000

If you’ve ever seen Sevendust live, then you know vocalist Lajon Witherspoon is an energetic frontman onstage. Loudwire recently had the opportunity to talk to Witherspoon about his softer side as a husband and father. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Witherspoon shared his view on just what makes him so romantic and spoke about [...]

Hatebreed Offer Advance Stream of New Album 'The Divinity of Purpose'

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:53:26 +0000

Hatebreed fans don’t have to wait until Jan. 29 to hear the band’s new album ‘The Divinity of Purpose,’ as the Connecticut rockers are streaming the disc in full on their official site. ‘The Divinity of Purpose’ is Hatebreed’s sixth studio album and their first with new label Razor & Tie Records. In our exclusive [...]

Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album 'Disarm the Descent' on April 2

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:05:56 +0000

Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002′s ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’ The first single ‘In Due Time’ will be available digitally on Feb. 5, [...]

Megadeth Make Progress on New Album While Dave Mustaine Sells Gear From Old Studio

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:05:38 +0000

Megadeth spent 2012 touring nonstop but now the legendary metal group is hard at work on its 14th album. The band is working with producer Johnny K on the new record, and frontman Dave Mustaine gave Megadeth fans one heck of a Christmas message via Twitter by stating, “Three songs tracked and almost done. New Megadeth [...]

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Talks Latex Pants, Christmas Presents + More

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:54:36 +0000

Halestorm may have received an early Christmas gift with their Grammy nomination but when we spoke to frontwoman Lzzy Hale she humorously reflected on the presents she got last year and explains what she would like this Christmas.

Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Set To Guest Host the 'Chelsea Lately' Show

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:45:58 +0000

Musician, director, humanitarian - Dave Grohl has been one busy Foo Fighter this year. And now, it has just been revealed via the Foos' Twitter page that the frontman will serve as guest host on the 'Chelsea Lately' show on the E! network tonight (Dec. 6), filling in for the show's usual host, Chelsea Handler.

Sevendust Reveal Title for Upcoming Album + Details on 2013 Tour Plans

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:13:04 +0000

Sevendust have titled their upcoming album ‘Black Out the Sun,’ according to a recent interview with guitarist Clint Lowery. The band’s upcoming ninth studio album is tentatively slated to drop in April 2013. ‘Black Out the Sun’ was recorded with engineer Mike Ferretti at Architekt Studios in New Jersey. In an interview with Source of [...]

Soundgarden Rock 'Live on Letterman' Gig at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:25:53 +0000

New Yorkers had the opportunity to see Soundgarden play at the very intimate Ed Sullivan Theater as part of the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert series. Soungarden are out in promotion of ‘King Animal,’ their first album in 16 years, and they kicked off the night with new tracks ‘Worse Dreams’ and ‘By Crooked Steps.’ Seven out [...]

In This Moment's Maria Brink and P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Offer Scoop on ShipRocked 2012

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:25:34 +0000

It’s no secret that this year’s ShipRocked lineup is one not to be missed, and In This Moment singer Maria Brink and P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval both agree. During this summer’s Uproar Festival, Loudwire had the chance to talk to both vocalists about their upcoming appearance at ShipRocked 2012.

Static-X Pull Out of Tour With Emmure + Ill Nino as Wayne Static Undergoes Medical Procedures

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:10:14 +0000

Static-X have dropped off the remaining dates of their trek with with Emmure and Ill Nino due to medical issues affecting frontman Wayne Static.

Three Days Grace Offer Advance Stream of New Album 'Transit of Venus'

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:06:57 +0000

‘Transit of Venus,’ the fourth studio album from Three Days Grace, is due out on Oct. 2, but fans can now hear the entire album in the player below. The debut single ‘Chalk Outline’ from the forthcoming disc, has been heating up radio and music charts alike. ‘Transit of Venus’ also includes a rendition of Michael [...]