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There’s New, Original Metal Song About ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’
The viral "Hawk Tuah Girl" (real name Haliey Welch) has infiltrated every corner of the internet, including anthemic heavy metal. Yes, there's now an original song about the internet's biggest overnight celebrity right now. The song was uploaded to a YouTube channel (named Hawk Tuah) that was created on June...
Sleep Token Fan Has Theories About Why Vessel Has Six Eyes
Sleep Token are one of the most captivating bands in heavy music today, and thus a fan has shared a theory online about why frontman Vessel has six eyes. The band leader sports a white mask with a red design across it, and has six openings for eyes. Though the other members debuted new masks in late 2023 to mark "a new era" in their career, Vessel's has stayed the same.
Nine Inch Nails Just Launched the Most Overdue Merch Collab
Move over Korn and Adidas, Nine Inch Nails have just announced the most overdue merch collab, teaming with Dr. Martens on a new line of merch. What Does Dr. Martens and Nine Inch Nails Have Planned?. According to a new video tease shared on Dr. Martens website and socials, the...
Queen’s Brian May Recalls Freddie Mercury’s Attitude Before His Death
Queen's Brian May recalled Freddie Mercury's attitude right before his death during a new conversation with Sammy Hagar for AXS TV. During a clip shared on YouTube, May spoke about Queen's decision to break up the band after the frontman's death in 1991. "We'd always said, 'If one of us...
Kerry King Reveals Biggest Regret Over Beastie Boys ‘No Sleep Till Brooklyn’ Collab
Slayer guitarist Kerry King has shared his biggest regret when it comes to having made a cameo on the Beastie Boys' hit single and video for "No Sleep Till Brooklyn." The song appeared on the Beasties' breakout Licensed to Ill album, with the video becoming a popular clip on MTV with King even making a guest turn there to play his solo.
The 10 Best Emo-Prog Bands of All Time
Here are the 10 best emo-prog bands of all time. By now, just about every kind of music that can exist does exist; from jazz rap and Witch house to crunkcore and Simpsonwave, it’s all been done to some extent. It should come as no surprise, then, that dozens of acts have merged emo and progressive rock over the last 25 years.
Testament’s Chuck Billy Has Spoken to Jamey Jasta About Collaborating on Solo Album
Though Testament just released remastered versions of their first two albums and are working on a new record, singer Chuck Billy has reiterated his desire to do a solo album at some point, and he's actually spoken to a hardcore icon about the possibility of collaborating or producing. Billy told...
Tony Hawk Tells Keanu Reeves Who His Favorite Band Is
Tony Hawk has finally revealed his favorite band of all time and they never even made it onto the soundtrack of one of his video games. The music from a series of video games bearing the name of the legendary skateboarder also served as sort of a daily soundtrack for those who spent countless hours trying to land complicated tricks.
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson + Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
Rockers React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from nearby Bethel Park, is alleged to have opened fire on the former President from a nearby roof. Crooks killed one other person and wounded two others before Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
Setlist + Video – Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Have Fans Redeemed ‘Van Halen III’ With Their New Version?
Two Van Halen fans have shared their remake of the band's 1998 album Van Halen III in a bid to prove just how great the troubled original record could have been. The duo’s version reduces the 12-track, 65-minute release to a 10-track, 41-minute experience, with each song adjusted to focus on what they believe are its strongest parts, and an alternate track listing.
Sammy Hagar Got ‘No Response’ From Alex Van Halen About New Tour
Sammy Hagar will kick off his Best of All Worlds tour with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham this week, promising to focus on a mix of classics and deep cuts from his time with Van Halen. Despite the nature of the tour, fans shouldn’t expect to see any...
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Tim Montana Says He Felt Like an Alien in Country Music + Can’t Wait For Fans to Hear His Rock Album, ‘Savage’
Ever since the first time Tim Montana was a special guest on Loudwire Nights, he was crystal clear on his love for rock and roll. Yes, he cut his teeth in the country world in Nashville for a decade and grew as a songwriter in ways he could have never imagined, but at the root of everything he did was always a burning love for rock.
Eminem Settles Beef With Limp Bizkit + MGK in New Song ‘Guilty Conscience 2′
Eminem settled his beef with Limp Bizkit and mgk in the new song "Guilty Conscience 2," which appears on his brand new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The record just came out today (July 12), and is apparently supposed to mark the metaphorical death of his alter ego Slim Shady. He initially released a song titled "Guilty Conscience" back on his 1999 second album The Slim Shady LP, and now, he has a "Guilty Conscience 2."
How an Industrial Legend Wound Up on the Artwork for a Nirvana Single
Former Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell has not one, but two ties to Nirvana history. As some fans already know, Bell was one of the kids in the chaotic pep rally for the "Smells Like Teen Spirt" video. However, the industrial legend reveals a second tie to Nirvana that even precedes that breakout moment for the Kurt Cobain-led group. He's on the artwork for the 7" single of "Sliver" / "Dive."
Is Nu-Metalcore a Thing Now? New Band Uncured Are Making It One
It looks like we can add nu-metalcore to the long, long list of metal subgenres as New Jersey's Uncured are the self-professed purveyors of this hybrid style. Sure, we've heard of nu-core before, but Uncured are here to contend they have a completely new take on a complementary blend of heaviness.
Fans Offer Tips for Showering at Outdoor Music Festivals on Reddit
Fans online are offering tips for showering at outdoor music festivals. We're in the midst of festival season, and although camping out for multiple days to see your favorite musicians play is a great way to spend time outdoors, it can be hard to maintain good hygiene. And for the...
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