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Over a Dozen Bands Drop off Capulet Fest After Organizers Change Location the Day Before It Starts
Over a dozen bands dropped off the 2024 Capulet Fest lineup after organizers changed its location the day before it was set to start. , August Burns Red, Skillet, Senses Fail and Saint Asonia were just a few of the 55 acts that were originally set to perform at the 2024 installment of the festival, which was set to take place today (June 28) through Sunday (June 30).
Did Slaughter to Prevail Set a World Record For Biggest Wall of Death?
Did Slaughter to Prevail set the world record for the biggest "wall of death" ever?. That was the goal earlier this week leading up to the deathcore band's Thursday appearance at France's Hellfest. The Russian group promoted their lofty goal earlier in the week, rallying fans "to be a part of history."
Every Rock + Metal Album That Went No. 1 in the ’90s
Here's a list of every rock and metal album that went No. 1 in the '90s. The decade saw a lot of change in heavy music, from the fizzling out of '80s hair metal and the rise of alternative rock and grunge, all the way to the nu-metal explosion near the end of the millennium.
The Tentative Song Titles from Soundgarden’s Unreleased Album With Chris Cornell
Here are the tentative song titles from Soundgarden's unreleased album, which they were working on before Chris Cornell's death in May of 2017. Cornell's widow, Vicky Cornell, initiated a legal battle in late 2019 when she filed a lawsuit against the remaining members of Soundgarden — Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd — alleging that the tracks Cornell had been working on prior to his death were property of the singer only, and thus the property of his estate.
Pearl Jam Issue Statement on London Stadium Show Cancelation
Pearl Jam have issued a statement regarding the cancelation of their stadium show in London tomorrow (June 29). The grunge legends are in the midst of a world tour in support of their new album, Dark Matter. Pearl Jam wrapped the North American leg in late May and, at the...
The Three Guitar Riffs Tom Morello Wishes He Wrote
Is a guitar legend, but there are still some riffs he wishes he wrote. Speaking with Guitar Interactive Magazine at Download Festival earlier this month, Morello was able to name three iconic riffs he wishes he wrote immediately off the top of his head. "Let's go with 'The Ocean' by...
How Many Speeding Tickets Sammy Hagar Got Before + After Writing ‘I Can’t Drive 55′
How many speeding tickets did Sammy Hagar get before and after writing "I Can't Drive 55"?. The difference in the totals is almost unbelievable, mainly because Hagar had racked up nearly three dozen such offenses before writing the 1984 single, which was bolstered by a music video that was in heavy rotation on TV.
The 13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (June 21-27, 2024)
Here are the 13 new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week (June 21-27), as well as some updates on festival lineups and other special events. Each week, Loudwire recaps the latest wave of tours, making it easier for you to keep up with all of the bands that will be hitting the road later this year and even in early 2025.
Geoff Tate Addresses Idea of Reuniting With Queensryche – ‘We Did Great Things’
We are living in the golden age of reunions and one high-profile one would certainly be the return of Geoff Tate in Queensryche. In a new interview, the singer addresses the likelihood of those chances and reflects on what the band was able to accomplish together before a messy 2012 split.
Interview: Scott Stevens Walks Through the Exies’ New EP, ‘Closure,’ Track-by-Track
The night before the Exies released their new EP, Closure, frontman Scott Stevens walked the Loudwire Nights audience through it, track-by-track. "These are six songs that all have meaning to them," Stevens told host Chuck Armstrong on Thursday night (June 27). "It's just crazy. I mean, I'm talking to the guys [in the band] and everybody's just kind of scratching their head a little bit. How did we get here?"
Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour
Neil Young and Crazy Horse announced a “big unplanned break” and indefinitely postponed the remaining dates of their Love Earth tour. The move came after the band had to call off a show in Chicago on May 23, a few hours before it was to begin. Two more concerts were called off later that week, with illness given as the reason.
Wage War’s 10 Favorite Albums When They Were Teenagers
Here are Wage War's 10 favorite albums when they were teenagers, featuring selections by bassist Chris Gaylord, guitarist Seth Blake and drummer Stephen Kluesener. The three members' teen years ranged from the mid 2000s to early 2010s, coming up in the aftermath of the massive metalcore explosion just a few years prior. It was a great era for post-hardcore, emo and, in general, the evolution of styles that became incredibly popular at the dawn of the new millennium.
Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock’s Cause of Death Revealed
Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock's cause of death has been revealed. Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died this past Monday (June 24) at the age of 49. He was found in his home in Los Angeles. Binzer's rep, Howie Hubberman, disclosed to Rolling Stone that the musician's cause of death was ruled as an accidental overdose.
The Rumor That Destroyed Trent Reznor + Marilyn Manson’s Friendship
Did you know that a rumor destroyed Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson's friendship?. The pair had a unique relationship that started in 1989 when Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, interviewed Reznor about his band Nine Inch Nails for a publication in Florida. Eventually, Manson's own band, called Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids at the time, opened for Nine Inch Nails at a small club.
Metallica Play ‘Am I Evil’ With Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler at Tons of Rock Festival
At their headlining set at the Tons of Rock Festival in Oslo, Norway, Metallica welcomed Diamond Head founder Brian Tatler to the stage for their cover of "Am I Evil?," which they last performed in 2022. Since 2023, Tatler has been a member of NWOBHM icons Saxon, who were among...
Flea to Appear on Spin-Off of Huge Kids TV Show, More Musicians Taking Part
A kids TV show that was once a hit for Nickelodeon is getting a second life thanks to a spin-off filled with notable musicians. Yo Gabba Gabba! first popped up on TV screens in 2007 thanks to creators Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz. Jacobs was best known at the time as the lead singer of the Aquabats, a California-based ska punk band that dresses as super heroes and fights creatures while performing on stage. Schultz also has worked closely with the band in the past.
Corey Taylor Discusses Theories About Slipknot’s Mystery Member
In a new interview with some of the members of Slipknot, Corey Taylor discussed the theories about their new mystery member. Though Slipknot willingly shared the identity of their newest member, drummer Eloy Casagrande, they still haven't let up on who the keyboardist that replaced Craig Jones is. The mystery member made his first appearance with the band last summer.
Couple’s Muddy Limp Bizkit Wedding Proposal is Pure Festival Romance
While mud covered the Download Festival grounds, it was love that was in the air during the recent fest in the U.K. A newly engaged couple has gone viral thanks to their proposal during one of the high points of Limp Bizkit's Download Festival performance. Limp Bizkit Wedding Proposal. TikToker...
Clown Reveals Who ‘A Lot’ of Slipknot’s ‘Look Outside Your Window’ Is About
In a new interview, Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan talked a bit more about the band's long-shelved album Look Outside Your Window and who "a lot" of the album is about. The album was recorded by a handful of Slipknot's members as a therapeutic outlet during the tense All Hope...
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