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AC/DC Hope to Record New Album Once Band Member Recovers From Health Issue
Australian rock ‘n’ roll legends AC/DC are hoping to hit the studio again sometime this year to record the follow-up to their 2008 release ‘Black Ice.’ AC/DC singer Brian Johnson recently appeared on the ‘Cowhead’ radio show to speak about health issues within the band and his desire to write again.
GWAR Announce 2012 Tour With Municipal Waste and Ghoul
Outer Space’s favorite metal band GWAR have just announced an insane tour with fellow thrashers Municipal Waste and Californian monsters Ghoul. The tour will be the second leg of the ‘Return of the World Maggot Tour.’ It was the first leg of the trek that witnessed the tragic passing of GWAR guitarist Cory “Flattus Maximus” Smoot.
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan to Star in ‘The Devil’s Carnival’
Slipknot percussionist and backup vocalist Shawn “Clown” Crahan already plays the part of a psychotic circus freak onstage, but now he’s taking his intensity to the silver screen. Crahan is set to make his acting debut in the upcoming film, ‘The Devil’s Carnival.’
Slipknot Headlining 2012 Mayhem Festival?
A longtime representative for Ibanez guitars may have accidentally confirmed that Slipknot will be headlining the 2012 Rockstar Mayhem Festival this year. The official lineup is supposed to be revealed tomorrow (Jan. 25), but it looks like we may have gotten a sneak peak a little early.
Lamb of God Streaming ‘Resolution’ in Full
Lamb of God‘s highly-anticipated album ‘Resolution’ is set to hit stores tomorrow (Jan. 24). However, if your fanatic devotion to the band has left you pacing nervously in circles, you can listen to the entire album in its final and mastered form — right now.
Iron Maiden Unleash Trailer for Live DVD Release ‘En Vivo!’
Heavy Metal legends and one of the greatest live bands on the planet, Iron Maiden, have just released a trailer for their upcoming live DVD / documentary ‘En Vivo!’ The official trailer for ‘En Vivo!’ perfectly previews the insanity that is the Iron Maiden live experience.
Slash, Duff McKagan, Nikki Sixx React to Death of Etta James
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Iconic soul, gospel and R&B singer Etta James passed away today (Jan. 20) at the age of 72. James had been battling serious illness having first being diagnosed with dementia in 2008. She was hospitalized in 2010 after contracting MRSA and again in 2011 for leukemia. She
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Megadeth Bassist Dave Ellefson Studying to Become a Pastor
Killing may be his business, but Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson is venturing into the world of saving, as he is studying to become a Lutheran pastor. The veteran rocker has been taking a two-year program at the Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Mo., to achieve his goal of spreading God’s word.
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Shares Disdain for SOPA
Trivium frontman Matt Heafy made some waves when he posted a picture of a royalty check on his Twitter page that came out to a whopping $1.31. Yesterday (Jan. 19), Heafy shook things up once again by posting a detailed and in-depth analysis on his blog about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Tom Morello Featured on Bruce Springsteen’s Upcoming Album ‘Wrecking Ball’
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is featured as a primary musician on legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming album, ‘Wrecking Ball.’ Along with Morello, former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlain also lends his talent to Springsteen’s 17th studio effort.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Drops Another Pipebomb on Internet Censorship
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is one of the most opinionated and thought-provoking figures in modern metal. With the entire world talking about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), people everywhere are finally catching up to what Blythe has been talking about for some time.
Anvil Recruit Iron Maiden Cover Band Bassist After Departure of Glenn Five
Canadian heavy metal band Anvil have wasted no time in replacing longtime bassist Glenn Gyorffy (aka Glenn Five) after he officially left the band two days ago. Anvil have chosen Sal Italiano, a bassist from a Long Island, N.Y., Iron Maiden cover band to provide the low-end and shake venues worldwide.