A new video interview with MEGADETH's David Ellefson about the design, pickups, tone controls and other key features of his new Jackson 2016 USA signature Concert Bass models can be seen below. "This might sound very immature, but when a bass looks cool, you want to play it," said Ellefson. "It's been like that since ...
"Officer Downe", the new film directed by SLIPKNOT's M. Shawn Crahan, will receive its world premiere as part of the Nightfall competition at the 22nd Los Angeles Film Festival, which begins next week in Culver City. This year's edition of the fest runs from June 1 until June 9 at the newly opened ArcLight Culver ...
U.K.-based hardcore punk legends DISCHARGE have been forced to cancel their U.S. headlining tour, which was scheduled to kick off today (Saturday, May 28) at the Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore. "Due to circumstances beyond our control, our visas have been delayed and we are forced to postpone the immediately forthcoming tour dates in North America," ...
BLACK EARTH — the new project featuring former and current members of ARCH ENEMY performing material from ARCH ENEMY's first three albums live on stage — kicked off its seven-date Japanese tour on May 17 in Tokyo. Fan-filmed video footage of BLACK EARTH's May 23 concert in Osaka can be seen below. BLACK EARTH's setlist ...
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Metal Forces about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic" album. He said: "We're now coming towards the end of the musical creative process and we're starting to look ahead and the process of how we're gonna share this record ...
According to Mirror, two members of the British metalcore band HUNG have created hilarious new video with tips on making the perfect cup of tea. Barnaby Oakley and Paul Benford shot the clip called "How to make a METAL cup of tea, with Barnaby roaring: "Take your sacred bag of tea, one's all ...
In a brand new interview with OC Weekly, LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe was asked if he feels optimistic or pessimistic about the current state of the world and the looming presidential election. He responded: "The election is looking pretty grim. Everything is a mess. From the train wreck that was the ...
DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager, Wendy, performed three new, original songs during the band's May 22 appearance at the "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle rally and concert for Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund in Encino, California. Fan-filmed video footage of one ...
Thomas S. Orwat Jr. of Rock Music Star recently conducted an interview with outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Music Star: I feel that you maybe one of the most misunderstood people in America, but people hear what they want to hear. How frustrating ...
During a brand new interview with Goldmine magazine, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French once again reiterated his belief that fans are not interested in hearing new music from veteran rock artists. He said: "Let's be honest. Any classic band that releases a new record is an idiot for playing it. I mean, ...
