System of a Down’s Daron Malakian Recalls Releasing ‘Toxicity’ Before 9/11
"We had songs like 'Jet Pilot' and lyrics singing 'Self-righteous suicide,' 'Aerials in the sky.' Fans thought that we had predicted [9/11]," Malakian says.
Interviews
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory on Dealing with Bandmates’ Addiction Issues
'For someone without addiction issues, it was hard for me to understand. I had to have compassion.'
Ghost’s Tobias Forge Calls on New Rock Bands to ‘Step Up’
'I definitely don't think that rock is dead in any way,' he says. 'But I think that there has been a lack of new talent or new ambition.'
Baroness’ John Baizley on New Album, Gina Gleason + Future Plans
The next Baroness album has been written and the band has tracked in the studio.
Behemoth’s Nergal: New Album Is ‘Something We’ve Never Done Before’
Behemoth mainman Nergal chats with Full Metal Jackie about the band's new live album/DVD, being on Slayer's farewell tour and the next album.
Dee Snider Looks Back on Metal’s ’90s Decline
Snider says that metal groups 'Went from being down and dirty to being polished and clean and mainstream and acceptable,' and a new wave of bands took over.
Van Halen Set The Rock World ‘On Fire’ With Their Debut Album
Nita Strauss, John 5 and Henry Rollins look back at the impact of "Van Halen."
When the PMRC’s ‘Filthy Fifteen’ Targeted Metal: Dee Snider Looks Back
Dee Snider looks back on the battle over rating records. 'I thought I was gonna lead the rock and roll army into battle, and I was abandoned.'
Lzzy Hale on Rob Halford’s Coming Out: ‘He Changed the Game’
'I don’t think he realizes how inspiring that must have been for so many young metalheads that were gay.'
A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel On Axl Rose’s Influence
Howerdel discusses how Axl Rose’s involvement helped shape one of A Perfect Circle's new songs. Also: why APC’s no cellphone policy is sometimes suspended.
How Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Inspired Halestorm
The hard rock band talks to 'Gear Factor' host Squiggy about the riffs that inspired them to become musicians.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Marked Rock’s ‘Year Zero’
Should metalheads resent 'Nevermind'? Did it kill metal? Dee Snider and guitar hero Nita Strauss sound off.