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The Least ‘Prog’ Album by 10 Big Prog Rock + Metal Bands
Here’s the least “prog” album by 10 of the biggest prog rock and prog metal bands!. Progressive rock and progressive metal can be extremely polarizing subgenres, alienating or exciting listeners in equal measure due to their emphases on showy musicianship, long songs and weird concepts. Likewise, prog artists can become burnt out after creating such demanding material year after year.
Nikki Sixx’s Response to Criticism of Motley Crue’s New Song ‘Dogs of War’
Here's what Nikki Sixx has to say in response to criticism of Motley Crue's latest song "Dogs of War," which came out in late April. The track is the first that Crue have released since their split with Mick Mars, and thus features John 5 on guitar. It's one of a handful of songs they've been working on since early 2023, and as usual, there was a mixed bag of reactions from fans online.
Jay Weinberg Appears on First Song Since Slipknot Departure
Drummer Jay Weinberg has made his recording return, appearing on an all-star song celebrating the music of Suicidal Tendencies. As many fans know, after his split with Slipknot, the drummer found a new home in both of Mike Muir's bands, Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. Now he's made his first appearance on a Suicidal Tendencies recording, playing on the song "Nos Sonos Familia."
Slash Covers Hendrix and Dylan at Tour Launch: Setlist and Video
Slash kicked off his inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival over the weekend with back-to-back shows that consisted almost exclusively of blues and rock staples. The trek launched on Friday at Bonner, Montana's KettleHouse Amphitheater and continued on Saturday at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. (Slash also made a third stop at Seattle's Easy Street Records on Sunday for a shorter in-store performance.)
Accept’s Wolf Hoffmann Names Two Most Rewarding Albums of Band’s Career
With a career as lengthy as Accept's, there are plenty of highs and lows, but during his recent appearance on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio show, Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed his two most personally rewarding album cycles of the band's career. It may come as little surprise to anyone...
Stealers Wheel’s Joe Egan Dead at 77
Joe Egan, the creative partner of Gerry Rafferty in Stealers Wheel, died at 77 on July 6. Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs.
Steve Perry Imposter Steals $122,000 From 75-Year-Old Journey Fan
A 75-year-old Journey fan in Cleveland, Ohio was reportedly scammed out of $122,000 by an online imposter posing as Steve Perry. According to WKYC, in January the woman responded to a Facebook message from someone claiming to be the band's former lead singer. According to Westlake police, "The fake Mr. Perry had a business opportunity and of course 'needed a woman in his life.'"
Def Leppard + Journey Launch 2024 Tour – Setlists and Video
Def Leppard and Journey kicked off their co-headlining North American tour on Saturday at St. Louis' Busch Stadium, with support from Cheap Trick. You can see all three set lists and video from the show below. The lion's share of Def Leppard's set came from their two biggest albums, Pyromania...
Def Leppard Promises ‘Drastically Different’ Show for Summer Tour
Def Leppard will hit the road this week for the start of their Summer Stadium Tour with Journey. They'll come armed with new music in the form of their latest single, "Just Like '73." Guitarist Phil Collen says fans should expect further surprises: "We changed the whole set," he tells...
What Nikki Sixx Thinks of Avatars in Motley Crue’s Future
Nikki Sixx said he was all in favor of Motley Crue continuing as avatars once the real-life band members are gone. The bassist argued that, as long as certain values were assured, it represented an opportunity to keep their music alive for decades to come. “I love technology,” Sixx told...
Noel Gallagher Blasts Glastonbury Festival for Becoming ‘Woke’
Neither Noel Gallagher nor his brother Liam are known for mincing their words. Older brother Noel's most recent target is the same festival Oasis played twice in their career: Glastonbury. "Don't get me wrong, I fucking love Glastonbury," he recently told The Sun. "I think it's one of the most...
Jelly Roll Promises to Help Put a Young Fan Through College [Watch]
Making dreams come true is all in a day's work for Jelly Roll. The star has visited prisons and hospice centers, surprised fast food works with enormous tips and even cried with fans as they share their most heart-wrenching personal tragedies. For his latest good deed, the singer is helping...
Neal Schon Reveals Journey’s Healing Process After Lengthy Feud
Not long ago, Journey seemed to be on the brink of a split. Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain argued over control of the band, over a visit to the White House, and over money. Yet, somehow, Journey has soldiered on. Freedom became their first studio album in more than a decade, and they're returned to the band's typically rigorous road schedule: A 23-date stadium tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller kicks off on Saturday in St. Louis.
How Much Money Steve-O Made During Jackass’ First Season
Steve-O has become one of the most well known stunt performers, but you might be surprised by his income from the first season of the hit series Jackass. During a recent appearance on the X5 podcast, the stunt artist revealed exactly how much he made, as well as how he was paid per stunt rather than per episode.
Everything We Learned About Slipknot From Clown’s Q+A on Reddit
Here are the things we learned about Slipknot from Shawn "Clown" Crahan's Q+A on Reddit a few days ago. Clown made an appearance on the Slipknot Reddit page for an "Ask Me Anything" session last week, and he answered a bunch of questions — many in great detail. We compiled a list of everything we learned so that you don't have to scroll through all of the unanswered questions on the thread.
Bon Jovi’s New Album Sets Unwanted Chart Record
Bon Jovi's new album Forever certainly didn't live up to its name on the charts and sets an unwanted record for the group. As noted by Forbes, after debuting at No. 5 in its first week of release, the album fell all the way out of the Billboard 200 album sales chart the following week. Unless it returns in the future, Forever will be the first Bon Jovi studio album to only last one week in the Top 200.
How Imagine Dragons Singer Responded to Serj Tankian Criticism for Playing Azerbaijan
System of a Down's Serj Tankian has been publicly critical of Imagine Dragons after the band stayed silent and did not cancel a scheduled concert in Azerbaijan last fall, but singer Dan Reynolds has now offered his first comments on the matter. Tankian has been vocal about popular musicians playing...
Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack Steps In After His Name Is Used to Bully Other Musician, Gets Response
Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack has stepped in after reportedly seeing his name being used to bully up-and-coming emo artist TX2 on social media, reflecting on the backlash he suffered as a young musician. What Andy Biersack Said About His Name Being Used to Bully TX2. In a July...
10 Rock Bands That Were Once Considered Metal, But Aren’t Anymore
As a result of the ever-changing definitions of music genres, there are quite a few rock bands that were once considered metal, but aren't anymore. We've argued numerous times that heavy metal, as a genre, was "invented" when Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album in 1970. But, there were several other rock groups making music that was heavier than anything people had ever heard around that time, too.
What Max Cavalera Is Saying About Sepultura Reunion After Recent Comments
Following his own comments and ones made by Sepultura's Andreas Kisser, Max Cavalera has clarified those remarks in a new interview with Metal Injection. Last month (June) both Cavalera and Kisser appeared to warm up to the idea of some sort of reunion, perhaps all getting together onstage again at the final show of Sepultura's farewell tour.
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