Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that he will be voting "for our future" and not "for personality" in this year's U.S. presidential election. Sweet, who resides in Massachusetts, took to his Twitter earlier today (Tuesday, November 3) to write: "Today is the day - #election2020 - I'll be voting in a few ...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has once again defended his right to speak out on political issues, saying that "everyone's opinion matters" and vowing to always share his "truth." Lee, who has repeatedly voiced his displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump, took to his Instagram Monday night (November 2) to address the fact that many ...
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Paul Stanley has lamented the fact that businesses and retailers across the United States have begun boarding up their storefront windows and taking other security measures in anticipation of potential unrest on or around Election Day. High-end shopping areas of major cities — including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. ...
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ELLEFSON, the solo band of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, took part in the "End Of Days" festival in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, October 30. All attendees were required to wear face masks to enter the Sunset Station venue and social distancing was "encouraged" at the event, according to a poster advertising the festival. Anthem ...
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Sebastian Bach has urged his fans to make their voices heard in next week's presidential election, saying in a video message that they should "vote for rock and roll music over reality television." The former SKID ROW singer donned a "Fuck Trump" t-shirt but did not explicitly back Democratic challenger Joe Biden in his message, ...
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King Diamond has released a new Instagram filter which allows fans to appear as though they're wearing the legendary Danish heavy metal singer's face paint. Several fans have already posted selfies using the photo-editing tool, as seen in various tweets below. Asked in a 2019 interview with Kerrang! magazine where the ...
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David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Gavin Rossdale(BUSH), Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER), WARRANT, Jason Bonham, John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Sean Connery. The Scottish actor, who was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, died Friday night (October 30) ...
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In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was asked about the apparent lack of humor in the band's lyrics. David responded: "Well, it's interesting, because particularly now, I'm very active on social media. I know, just from e-mails that we ...
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The acclaimed and influential crossover thrash band MORDRED has signed with M-Theory Audio. The group will release "The Dark Parade" — its first full-length record in over 25 years — in the spring of 2021. MORDRED was formed in 1984 as the burgeoning San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene was beginning its rise to global ...
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EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee has criticized President Donald Trump for continuing to downplay the severity of the coronavirus, saying that we need a leader "who accepts that it is real and it is killing people." Earlier today, Lee took to her Instagram to share the following message: "For anybody out there who hasn't voted yet, for ...
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Vital, venerated, and vintage, when DIAMOND HEAD first released "Lightning To The Nations" forty years ago in 1980, few could have predicted the importance it would carry — and establish — with regards to heavy metal's new wave and sound. Stacked and packed with riffs, "Lightning To The Nations" would be one of the prime ...
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DEFTONES will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their third album, "White Pony", by releasing a remix LP called "Black Stallion" on December 11 via Reprise/Warner. The first single from the effort, a remix of "Knife Prty" by Purity Ring, can be streamed below. DEFTONES also enlisted such producers and artists as DJ Shadow, Clams Casino, ...
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Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has blasted artists who "continue to disrespect their fans and alienate themselves from their fan base" because of their political beliefs. Sweet made his comments a day after FILTER released a music video for its new single, "Murica", in which Richard Patrick portrays what the FILTER frontman calls ...
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In a new interview with Terry "Beez" Bezer of Knotfest.com's "Mosh Talks With Beez", MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli spoke about how he and his bandmates have been staying busy during the coronavirus pandemic. He said (see video below): "We have done a few projects — just different kind ...
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Another force of great musicians has come together fusing hard rock, metal, punk and hip-hop. Aptly titled DMC AND THE HELLRAISERS, they are releasing their scary as hell but ultra-infectious debut single "Monster" on October 30. The subsequent gritty black-and-white video for the song will release on October 31, Halloween Day. THE HELLRAISERS is the ...
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HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale has urged her fans to vote for Joe Biden in next week's presidential election, saying it's time to "vote against idiocracy." Earlier today, Hale took to her social media to share a picture of "The Big Lebowski" Abiden 2020 Shut The Fuck Up Donny t-shirt design, and she wrote in an accompanying ...
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello will release a new solo EP, "Comandante", on Friday, October 30. The five-track affair will include a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash on the song "Interstate 80", while another cut, "Secretariat", is a tribute to late VAN HALEN axeman Eddie Van Halen. "Comandante" track listing: ...
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Former CRO-MAGS guitarist and songwriter Parris Mayhew has returned with a new instrumental hardcore/metal band, AGGROS, and a brand-new single, "Chaos Magic". Fans who are accustomed to a big rock production sound from Mayhew's guitar sound and production will find that "Chaos Magic" is more streamlined and raw. The track was recorded live in one ...
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FILTER has released the official music video for its new single, "Murica". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, which mastermind Richard Patrick is recording with such players as original FILTER member Brian Liesegang and guitarists Jonny Radtke and Alex Crescioni. Speaking to Alternative Press about the "Murica" clip, ...
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Former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera says that he didn't expect his decision to cut off his trademark mono-dreadlock to "cause such a shitstorm." The Brazilian-born musician permanently got rid of his dreadlock earlier this month. On October 19, Gloria Cavalera, who also manages Max, took to her Instagram to share a photo ...
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FOZZY is putting the finishing touches on its new studio album for a 2021 release. On Tuesday (October 27), FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho posted a photo of him sitting in an airplane, apparently on his way to the recording studio in Atlanta, and he included the following message: "It's time to finish up this new ...
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The first taste of Rob Zombie's long-awaited new studio album, a song called "The Triumph Of King Freak: A Crypt Of Preservation And Superstition", will arrive this Friday, October 30. A short teaser for the track is available below. Rob's new LP will be issued via the iconic rocker's new record label, Nuclear Blast Records. ...
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As the race for the White House enters its final frenetic stage, Harry Shearer, one of the creators of the iconic mockumentary film "This is Spinal Tap", has released "He Lies", the latest track from his forthcoming album, "The Many Moods Of Donald Trump". "He Lies" is the twelfth song from the thirteen-track collection that ...
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LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has released "more accessible and affordable" version of his career-spanning book "Jimmy Page: The Anthology". The book, published by Genesis Publications, grants exclusive access to his archive for the first time, and tells the inside story of his phenomenal career. From his early days as a young session musician, through ...
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In a new interview with Madness To Creation, former MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION bassist James LoMenzo was asked which band he found the most musically challenging to play with. He responded: "Oh, without a doubt it was MEGADETH, without a doubt. There were several things on the block ...
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Tommy Lee has called his friend John Travolta "the sweetest man" he has ever met. The 58-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer discussed his friendship with the 66-year-old actor in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. Speaking about how Travolta is coping with the devastating loss of his wife Kelly Preston to breast ...
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Former WHITE LION and FREAK OF NATURE singer Mike Tramp has released the official lyric video for his song "Take Me Away". The track is taken from his upcoming best-of album celebrating 25 years as a solo artist, "Trampthology". This will be a very special treat for all fans of Tramp, with 16 of the ...
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The first taste of Rob Zombie's long-awaited new studio album will arrive a week from today, on Friday, October 30. Earlier today, Rob posted on Instagram: "In 7 days, new Rob Zombie music is coming." He added in a separate caption: Finally! The wait is over!!!!!! #robzombie #johnfive #piggyd #gingerfish". Rob's new LP will be ...
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George Lynch and Sebastian Bach have both praised a Biden-Harris yard sign that riffs on the iconic logo of the American rock band VAN HALEN. Earlier today (Friday, October 23), Lynch shared a photo of a sign displaying support for the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, with the letters "BH" stylized as ...
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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE has released a brand-new standalone single, "Creatures X: To The Grave", available today on all streaming platforms. The track arrives as the band prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its acclaimed debut album, "Creatures", with a special "deadstream performance" on October 28, which will see the band performing the album in ...
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