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High on Fire’s Matt Pike Shares Complex Concept of ‘De Vermis Mysteriis’
High on Fire‘s latest ‘De Vermis Mysteriis’ is deafening slab of muscular metal, but it’s also incredibly brainy and thought provoking, from a lyrical standpoint. Frontman/guitarist Matt Pike constructed a full-on concept album about time travel, drugs, war and man’s treatment of fellow humans that was influenced by writers H...
Winds of Plague Writing New Album, To Record Soon
Southern California-based metal monsters Winds of Plague are currently busy writing their new album. They are certainly prolific, since they released ‘Against the World’ last April. The band plans to hit the studio before summer, which is sneaking up on us and will be here before you know it.
Slash Reveals How ‘Apocalyptic Love’ Was Recorded
In 2012, thanks to the wonders of studio technology and the digital age, most records can be made without the players even sitting in the same room together. It’s a shame, since jamming out and feeding off on another’s energy is one of the true, pure beauties of collaborating. Such was not the case for Slash‘s upcoming album ‘Apocalyptic Love.’ The guitarist reveals that the platter, which he dubs
Trent Reznor to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award
Trent Reznor needs to clear some space on his mantle, because he’s scored another major award!
Iron Maiden Drop Trailer for ‘En Vivo!’ Steel Book DVD
Iron Maiden will release ‘En Vivo!‘ on March 27 in Blu-ray, double DVD, double CD and digital download form, so there truly is something for every type of headbanger and their viewing preferences.
Down Guitarist: New EP Will ‘Crush’
Down guitarist Kirk Windstein, a busy man who is also a member of Crowbar and Kingdom of Sorrow, checked in via the band’s Facebook page to offer a short and sweet update on the much anticipated upcoming EP, which is set to drop like a 10-ton hammer later this year. It’s tentatively titled ‘Down IV.’
In This Moment Singer Says New Album ‘Stabs You in the Side’
Female-fronted metal band In This Moment are working on a new album, their fourth for longtime label Century Media. The band premiered the new song ‘Blood‘ while onstage at the Soundwave Festival in Australia earlier this month. While Down Under, singer Maria Brink also shared key details about the material that the band has written for the new platter, which guitarist Chris Howorth revealed is
Pantera Want You to Help Make a Video for ‘Piss’
Pantera want you to help them make a video for ‘Piss,’ the lost (and found) track featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of ‘Vulgar Display of Power,’ which is set to drop on May 15.
Billy Corgan Would ‘Love’ To Be a Judge on ‘American Idol’ or ‘X Factor’
Outspoken Smashing Pumpkins outspoken frontman Billy Corgan went on a rant about how music culture and ethos have been negatively affected by shows like ‘American Idol‘ and ‘X Factor‘ at a SXSW panel on March 13. Despite his distaste for such programs, the frontman said that he would certainly take a gig as a judge on one of those very shows if offered.
Former Guns N’ Roses Drummer Steven Adler Unveils New Band
We already knew that Slash was working on a song with ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler, since he tweeted about the collaboration the other night. Now, full details about Adler’s new project have surfaced. The skins smasher’s new project is simply named Adler and the power trio features the drummer alongside singer Jacob Bunton (Lynam, Mars Electric) and guitarist Lonny Paul (Adler’s Appetite)
Vinnie Paul Turns 48
Happy birthday to Pantera and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, who turns 48 today. Even as he approaches the age of 50, the drummer still smashes away at the skins, using his arms and legs in ways that most men his age couldn’t even consider at this point. But he’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank.
Deftones Singer Chino Moreno Marries
Deftones frontman Chino Moreno is once again off the market. (Sorry, girls!) Moreno, 38, wed his longtime girlfriend Risa Mora in a ceremony in the thoroughly romantic locale of Hawaii last week. The couple swapped vows on Wednesday, March 7.