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Escape The Fate Stop By 'Radio Row' at Rocklahoma 2013 [AUDIO]

Critter — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:46:38 +0000

Escape The Fate stopped in the booth here at Rocklahoma 2013 on 'Radio Row'. They'll be taking the Hard Rock stage tonight around 6:35pm looking forward to it. Out on the road in support of the new disk 'Ungrateful' in stores and online now! They were just in Wichita Falls, Tx. with Stone Sour awhile back, looking forward to seeing them live again!

Bullet for My Valentine Unleash 'P.O.W.' Video

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:46:01 +0000

Bullet for My Valentine take viewers up onstage and behind the scenes with their latest music video for the new single ‘P.O.W.’ The group is known for putting on a great live show and they don’t disappoint with the footage from this clip. The song itself centers on rising anxiety and tension and that something [...]

Dave Navarro Rips Former Jane's Addiction Bassist Eric Avery After His Nine Inch Nails Exit

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:04:20 +0000

Bassist Eric Avery recently exited Nine Inch Nails after being named one of the band's new members earlier this year and the news caught the eye of Avery's onetime bandmate in Jane's Addiction -- guitarist Dave Navarro. During his online radio show 'Dark Matter,' the axeman used the platform to rail against Avery's recent move and past actions.

Avenged Sevenfold, Five Finger Death Punch + Device Unite for 2013 European Trek

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:24:34 +0000

It's been a little while, but Avenged Sevenfold are about to ramp up their activity. The band has scattered festival dates this summer, but they've just announced a full-scale 2013 European trek.

All That Remains Stops by 'Radio Row' at Rocklahoma 2013 [AUDIO]

Critter — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:03:17 +0000

All That Remains just stopped by the studios on ‘Radio Row’ here at Rocklahoma 2013 for a quick interview before they took to the Main Stage to kick off this year’s festival! All That Remains on ‘Radio Row’ at Rocklahoma 2013 We talked about the new album ‘A War You Can Not Win’ along with [...]

Z94 Live From Rocklahoma 2013! [PHOTO]

Critter — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:24:31 +0000

Well, here we are once again, Rocklahoma! The MEGA 3 day, 3 stage live music festival in Pryor, OK. at the “Catch the Fever Festival Fairgrounds” right outside of Tulsa, OK. We just got here and got set up on “Radio Row” between the Main Stage and Hard Rock Stage. Z94 will be here for [...]

Tony Iommi Explains Why Black Sabbath Ended Negotiations With Bill Ward

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:10:55 +0000

Black Sabbath are getting ready for their new '13' album, a disc that is noticeably missing original drummer Bill Ward. The drummer held out of the band's reunion, citing a contract dispute, and while there was hope that something could be worked out, ultimately guitarist Tony Iommi says the band had to move on.

Queens of the Stone Age Play '…Like Clockwork' Songs + More in L.A. [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:01 +0000

Queens of the Stone Age heralded the release of ‘…Like Clockwork,’ out June 4, by playing a gig full of new tunes last night (May 23) at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. The event was broadcast live for NPR, and thanks to the wonders of the web, you, too, can enjoy it whenever and wherever [...]

Sick Puppies 'Connect' With Papa Roach Singer Jacoby Shaddix – Exclusive Video

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:20 +0000

As Sick Puppies gear up for the release of their upcoming 'Connect' album, they're finding a lot of love for their music and that includes a very public nod of support from longtime pal and Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix.

Bestfriends, 'A-Sides' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Nick Scalise and Gregory Shanahan of Bestfriends have taken a hands-on approach to creating their breed of indie-pop-electronica, and they’ve carved out a niche in the genre. The Chicago-based pair have a vision, and they ensured its realization by taking complete control over their 2012 self-titled EP. Not only did they write and perform the six-track EP, but they also produced, mixed and mastered it. They even directed a couple of accompanying music videos.

Anthrax's Scott Ian Goes 'Major League' With 2013 Topps Archives Heavy Metal Autographs Card

Chad Childers — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:59 +0000

For years, Anthrax guitar great Scott Ian has been approached for autographs by fans with collectibles from an old card series he was part of in the '80s, but the rocker may see some new cards coming his way soon as he's one of the rockers on board for the 2013 Topps Archives Heavy Metal Autographs series.

David Draiman Ensures Eventual Return of Disturbed, Asks for Support of Side Projects

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:03:17 +0000

Disturbed singer David Draiman is currently finding success with his new band Device, whose single 'Vilify' recently topped the Active Rock chart. Meanwhile, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren are taking off with their new outfit Fight or Flight, as bassist John Moyer continues to work with Adrenaline Mob.

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Angry Mobs and "Master of Puppets"

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:50:11 +0000

A band crew member (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica’s roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena.

Asking Alexandria Set August Release Date for New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Asking Alexandria are making a quick turnaround with their next album, having recently revealed ‘From Death to Destiny’ as the title and now setting an Aug. 6 street date for the release. The veteran rockers toured deep into 2012 on their 2011 release ‘Reckless & Relentless,’ but found time after last summer’s Mayhem Festival to [...]

Frontman Matt Walst Back Writing New Album With My Darkest Days

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:11 +0000

My Darkest Days were all set to start in on the follow-up to their sophomore set, ‘Sick and Twisted Affair,’ as the calendar hit 2013, but things didn’t go quite as planned. Frontman Matt Walst, with his band’s blessing, stepped in to front Three Days Grace after Adam Gontier‘s sudden departure. Walst’s brother is Three [...]

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Discusses Lymphoma Battle + Drive to Record New Music

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:40 +0000

While bands may have a few bumps while making new records, it's nothing like what Black Sabbath dealt with while putting together the '13' album. Just as the metal legends were getting back together to work on new music, it was revealed that guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma and needed to undergo treatment.

90-Year-Old Actor Christopher Lee Unleashing Second Full-Length Metal Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:52 +0000

Actor Christopher Lee, best known for his roles in the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars' films, has recorded his second heavy metal album, 'Charlemagne: The Omens of Death.' The 90-year-old thespian has seen his music career evolve in recent years and he says his sophomore set is more of a fully formed metal creation.

Gibson Unveils Sully Erna Les Paul Studio Guitar

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:59 +0000

With years of success as a member of Godsmack and a burgeoning solo career, Sully Erna is being honored by Gibson with his own signature guitar. The legendary guitar makers recently revealed their Sully Erna Les Paul Studio model. The guitar, seen below, is ebony black with a pearlescent Godsmack sun emblem emblazoned on the body, paying homage [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000

Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

Helen Mirren Plays Queen for Boy With Terminal Cancer

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:16 +0000

After Queen Elizabeth II said no to a dying boy’s wish to visit Buckingham Palace, Helen Mirren, who’s currently playing Her Majesty onstage, stepped in and made his dream come true. Dame Mirren, we love you even more now. Apparently, the Queen declined to meet 10-year-old Oliver Burton, who suffers from Down’s syndrome and terminal [...]