System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian is independently releasing two albums this summer through his Serjical Strike Records. He will drop Orca, his first true symphony, on June 25, and follow it on ...Read More »
'Beth' is one of the most famous fictional 'chicks' in rock music, as the subject of the famed, Peter Criss-sung KISS ballad that is named after her. Originally called 'Beck,' the 1976 single was co-w ...Read More »
Band: Black Water RisingFrom: Brooklyn, N. Y. Song: “Show No Mercy”Album name: TBARIYL: '90s-era Corrosion of Conformity, Kyuss, Texas Hippie CoalitionAbout the song:'It's is a song ...Read More »
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has taken the time to clarify the lyrical concepts behind his Pyrithion side project and their The Burden of Sorrow EP. He said that fans were concerned that it w ...Read More »
This news won't upsetour pals at Metal Sucks. Attack Attack! have split. The band posted a note on its Facebook page about the beginning of the end, which includes a final tour. They are bummed to ...Read More »
Godsmack frontman Sully Erna will make his film debut in Army of the Damned. According to the movie's official Facebook page, the story revolves around a filming of a hit reality TV show that goes ho ...Read More »
Guy Kozowyk, singer for metal band The Red Chord and owner-operator of Black Market Activities, a record label, is now a New Hampshire cop and a member of the long arm of the law. Congrats, Guy! Be ...Read More »
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about his ongoing cancer treatment, revealing that there is a 1 in 3 chance that the disease could return. He was incredibly candid about how he is handli ...Read More »
Dillinger Escape Plan have shared the track listing for One of Us Is the Killer, out May 14. 'Prancer''When I Lost My Bet''One Of Us Is the Killer''Hero Of the Soviet Union''Nothing's Funny''Understan ...Read More »
Deftones' guitarist Stephen Carpenter has issued his statement regarding the death of bassist Chi Cheng, who passed away on Saturday, April 13 after spending several years in a semi-conscious state af ...Read More »
Deftones' bassist Chi Cheng died over the weekend at age 42, after being in a vegetative state for several years. Cheng had been under constant medical care since 2008, when he was seriously injured i ...Read More »
Megadeth have shared a preview of the new song 'Don't Turn Your Back' from their forthcoming release Supercollider. The album is out June 4. The new song finds Dave Mustaine and co. playing with a ...Read More »
Noisecreep isn't expecting to be invited, but according to Blabbermouth, Sunset Strip survivors Steel Panther have been hired to perform at Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and Avril Lavigne's upcoming weddi ...Read More »
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has been transformed into a werewolf. Ian appears in the fourth episode in the second season of Nerdist's Blood & Guts, a web series which the metal great hosts. The ...Read More »
Styx bassist Ricky Phillips was honored by the Texas Senate last week. Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) welcomed the musician to the Texas Senate, where he was honored on the Senate floor wi ...Read More »
Sepultura will work with uber producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Amen) on their next album in June. Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die) will co-produce the Cavalera-less album, due out ...Read More »
Metallica have added Rocket from the Crypt, Vista Chino, Dead Sara and locals Matt Clarke and Calico to the lineup of the second Orion Music + More event, slated for June 8 and 9 in Detroit. Even bet ...Read More »