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Steve-O Is Really Getting Breast Implants – Why + For How Long?
Jackass star Steve-O has revealed he will be undergoing surgery to receive breast implants as part of a comedic stunt. The plan has been in motion for a while, the stunt performer and comedian revealed during a recent appearance on the X5 podcast. Steve-O recently celebrated turning 50 years old...
Four Rock + Metal Bands Whose Fourth Album Is Their Best
Which rock and metal bands enjoyed their greatest success with their fourth studio albums?. As it turns out, four is a magic number for a select few rock and metal acts who achieved some of the best commercial and critical successes with their fourth studio album. In this feature, we revisit four classic fourth studio albums representing acts from the classic rock, grunge, thrash and hair metal eras.
10 Hard Rock + Metal Albums You Should Play at a Summer BBQ
Here are 10 hard rock and metal albums you should play at a summer barbecue. One of the greatest thrills of throwing a summer barbecue isn't getting to play commander-in-beef behind the grill (as much as we're sure you indeed are the grill master); it's being the musical commander-in-chief. How many times have you been at a cookout, stuck listening to the summer's freshest pop jams? Forget hearing Katy Perry roar, Axl Rose put it better — "I wanna hear you scream!"
What Is Soundgarden’s ‘4th of July’ Really About?
Typically, the Fourth of July and fireworks are associated with summer and positive feelings, but the song, featured on Soundgarden's 1994 magnum opus Superunknown, is one of their darkest and doomiest. "I heard it in the wind / And I saw it in the sky / I thought it was...
David Draiman Steps In After Metal Vocalist Gets Backlash for Supporting Disturbed Singer
Disturbed's David Draiman stepped in on social media after Emmure vocalist Frankie Palmeri faced backlash for sharing his appreciation for the band's music. This came after Draiman had received criticism last month while visiting with the Israeli Defense Forces and posing for a photo where he signed an artillery shell with the phrase "Fuck Hamas" on it.
The DUMBEST Rock Feud Ever?
Corey Taylor and mgk may have had the dumbest rock feud ever. We've covered a couple of different rock and metal feuds in our Behind the Feud series on YouTube, including the rivalries between Slipknot and Mushroomhead, Dave Mustaine and Metallica, Axl Rose and Slash of Guns N' Roses and Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson.
Why Yngwie Malmsteen Doesn’t Like Working With Singers Anymore
Guitar great Yngwie Malmsteen has worked with a number of vocalists over the years, but during his recent press conference at Hellfest, the musician explained why he prefers not to work with singers, and in a larger discussion, outside contributors. Much of it has to do with his own artistic vision.
Is Lars Ulrich Playing Better Live Now? James Hetfield Responds
Is Lars Ulrich playing better live now? That's a question James Hetfield addressed on a recent episode of The Metallica Report podcast. Co-host and So What! fan club magazine editor Steffan Chirazi suggests that Ulrich has been playing some of his best shows of the last 10-20 years, asking Hetfield if he agrees with that sentiment.
Dave Grohl Dons a Suit + Tie for Wimbledon + Internet Reacts
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl took in some of the action at Wimbledon, but the internet had plenty of reaction to the singer's attire for the occasion. Grohl, most often seen in more comfortable clothing, was styling in a suit and tie, slicked back hair and glasses. The Wimbledon account...
Therapist Reveals What We Can Learn from Tool’s ‘Pneuma’
What can we learn about the Tool song "Pneuma" from a licensed therapist?. Taylor Palmby has become a YouTube sensation for her work with the HeartSupport organization, offering her analysis of certain heavy bands' music and videos and she's previously been featured on this site breaking down the works of Slipknot. But for this latest video, she's taken on the task of analyzing another of rock's revered bands, Tool. In fact, she's giving us some insight into the group's Fear Inoculum favorite, "Pneuma."
Robert Trujillo Explains What Made Cliff Burton + Jason Newsted Special
In a new interview, Robert Trujillo explained what made Metallica's previous bassists, the late Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted, special. Trujillo joined Metallica in early 2003 after the departure of Newsted two years prior. Thus, he's played on their last three releases — Death Magnetic (2008), Hardwired... To Self-Destruct (2016) and last year's 72 Seasons.
The Five Best Albums to Introduce You to Pirate Metal, Chosen by Visions of Atlantis’ Michele Guaitoli
Ahoy, matey! Here be the five best albums to introduce ye to pirate metal, as chosen by masters of the highs seas, Visions of Atlantis co-vocalist Michele Guaitoli. Pirate metal is a subgenre of metal that has a rather obvious theme. It's niche, but rich in what has to offer — the thrill of adventure, the allure of fantasy and, simply, fun!
Ticketmaster Hacked – What Victims of Data Breach Should Know
Ticketmaster officially confirmed that their system has been hacked, so here's what victims of the recent data breach should know. Fans on social media shared screenshots of an email they received from the company alerting them of the "data security incident." The email contained various subheadings regarding what happened, what information was involved, what they've done about it and what fans should do.
Bring Me the Horizon Break Out Corpse Paint Look for Festival
Chameleonic rockers Bring Me the Horizon continue to keep it fresh, adopting a corpse paint look for their recent performance at the Tuska Festival in Finland over the weekend. Given that the band were performing in Finland, the home country of many extreme metal outfits, the corpse paint look seemed...
Thrash Legends Name-Checked in New Stephen King Book (Again!)
Thrash legends Anthrax were name-checked in a new Stephen King book, and it's not the first time the iconic author has referenced them in his works. According to a social media post by Scott Ian, Anthrax are mentioned in a new collection of short stories the author released in May under the title You Like It Darker. The story that contains the band reference is titled "Finn."
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