Columbus, OH

In the latest episode of Gibson TV 's "The Collection", host Mark Agnesi is in the KISS warehouse to explore Paul Stanley's impressive guitar collection. KISS is an American icon. They have sold over 100 million records, earning them more gold records than any other band in history, and Stanley was at the front and center for all of it. He has toured the globe for nearly 50 years with one of the most influential rock bands in the world, so you know he has a guitar collection that is made for lovin'.

PAUL STANLEY: 'I Was Convinced I Could Play The Guitar When I Had No Knowledge Of The Guitar'

Metal bands are known for their aggressive sound characterized by distorted guitars, powerful drums, and often intense vocal delivery. Emerging in the late 1960s and evolving through subgenres like heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal, these bands push the limits of musical intensity and technical prowess. Themes in metal music often explore darkness, rebellion, and social commentary, resonating with a passionate global fanbase. Iconic metal bands like Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Slayer have left a lasting legacy, influencing generations of musicians and shaping the diverse landscape of heavy music worldwide.

15 Best Metal Bands of All Time

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In the late 1970s, British rock bands reacted against punk rock and new wave music. They dressed in robes, wrote fantastical lyrics, and dropped the blues from their heavy guitar riffs. Still, some of Britain’s heavy metal bands, in the following decade, learned from punk rock’s minimalism while also borrowing...

4 of the Best British Heavy Metal Bands from the 1980s

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Choosing a single favorite Black Sabbath riff might seem impossible, but for the legendary Eddie Van Halen, one riff stood above the rest. On a 2023 episode of The Power Hour on AXS TV, hosts Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs, and Josh Bernstein were joined by Mammoth WVH’s Wolfgang Van Halen and Sabbath’s Geezer Butler.

Eddie Van Halen’s Pick For The Most Badass Black Sabbath Riff

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The American Automobile Experience in Kearney has received an exciting new exhibit: six classic cars from the private collection of Metallica’s frontman, James Hetfield. Known for his love of cars almost as much as his legendary music, Hetfield is sharing his prized automobiles with the public for the first time outside Los Angeles.

Metallica's James Hetfield Loans Private Car Collection to Kearney Museum

When we talk about the roots of heavy metal, we think about the bands that first made the ground shake with their loud and powerful sounds. These groups set the stage for a musical genre that has grown and changed but always kept its strong spirit. Motörhead. Motörhead, formed...

8 Bands Considered the Forefathers of Heavy Metal

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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Geezer Butler shared that he was a fan of Slipknot and some other younger metal bands in the '90s. As a founding member and the primary lyricist for the band that is known for essentially creating heavy metal, it's a big deal when Butler compliments a younger artist. The original Black Sabbath were the headliners of Ozzfest in 1999, and Butler was astute with the younger generations of heavy music who were also on the bill.

Geezer Butler Was a Fan of Slipknot + Other Younger Metal Bands in the ’90s

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons discussed her upcoming debut solo album, "Vermillion", on which she collaborated with her longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Asked how long she has been planning the project, Simone said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, actively for, I guess, one and a half years, or one year even, with Arjen. We started, yeah, last year, I think springtime or so. But I talked to him about working together, I asked him if he wanted to work with me on my solo album already years ago, if he would be interested. And he was, but we were both just too busy. And last year, we also did the AYREON shows together; I was part of that. But already before those took place, we met up because he already started writing songs, and he always kind of wrote two, three songs and then I would come over to him to record vocals. And then a couple of months later he would have more songs. So it was not that all songs were there all at once. But we did it in a couple of sessions. And, yeah, EPICA was not touring a lot. And writing a new record for EPICA was kind of a little bit like at the end of the last vocal recordings for 'Vermillion'. EPICA was also in the studio, or writing camps, writing albums. So, for me, I guess this was the freest I could get my calendar, but I still had things going on. And in the past we were just touring too much. So the wish was always there, but not the time, also for Arjen because he's very busy as well. But now we were both motivated and had the time. The time was right now."

EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Explains Why The Time Is 'Right' For Her To Release Her Debut Solo Album

When asked to create his ultimate dream band, Ozzy Osbourne had some legendary musicians in mind. This question, posed during The Osbournes podcast by a viewer and read by Kelly Osbourne, saw the Black Sabbath frontman swiftly naming his ideal lineup. “I’d have John Lennon, Paul McCartney, me, Jimi Hendrix,”...

Ozzy List His Superband Members Lineup

Psychedelic rock emerged in the 1960s as a genre that pushed the boundaries of conventional rock music, embracing experimentation with sound, instrumentation, and lyrical themes. Characterized by swirling guitar riffs, trippy effects, and often surreal or introspective lyrics, psychedelic rock aimed to create a mind-altering experience for listeners. Bands like Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix pioneered the genre, exploring themes of consciousness, spirituality, and social change. Psychedelic rock remains influential for its innovative approach to music production and its lasting impact on the cultural and musical landscape.

15 Best Psychedelic Rock Songs of All Time

After an extended period of inactivity on the recording front, Swiss/German avant-garde extreme metal group TRIPTYKON is convening in 2024 to focus on the completion and recording of material for the band's long-awaited fourth album. The LP is scheduled to be released by longtime music industry partners Century Media Records/Sony Music Entertainment in 2025. For this purpose, TRIPTYKON (via the group's own label Prowling Death Records) signed a new, vastly enhanced licensing agreement with Century Media Records/Sony Music Entertainment on June 1, 2024. It is likely that an EP or onstage glimpses of TRIPTYKON's new music will precede the album.

TRIPTYKON Is Working On Long-Awaited New Album

Jethro Tull, formed in 1968, defied typical rock band conventions with their unique lineup, prominently featuring Ian Anderson as founder, lyricist, vocalist, and notably, flutist. Their pivotal album, Aqualung, released in April 1971, showed Anderson’s multifaceted talents and the band’s innovative approach to the rock music scene. The...

The Story Behind ‘Aqualung’ By Jethro Tull

Fan-filmed video of the July 13 question-and-answer session at the "Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White" book signing at Teatro Eslava in Madrid, Spain by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin can be seen below. METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett also took part in the discussion.

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Attend Photographer ROSS HALFIN's Book Discussion In Madrid

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson met the singer he replaced in the band, Paul Di'Anno, for the first time earlier tonight (Saturday, July 13) in Croatia. Bruce, who is promoting his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", performed with his solo band on Saturday at Hala Zagreb in Zagreb, where Di'Anno has been receiving treatment after undergoing major knee surgery nearly two years ago.

IRON MAIDEN Singers BRUCE DICKINSON And PAUL DI'ANNO Meet For The First Time

Los Angeles, CA

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Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others

Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal history

When Robert Trujillo joined Metallica, he faced the immense challenge of not just fitting into one of the most iconic bands in metal history, but mastering a role that many bassists would find daunting. Trujillo, who has been with Metallica for over two decades, recently opened up about the unique difficulties he encountered in an interview with Bass Player.

ROBERT TRUJILLO Says "There Aren’t Many Bassists" That Could Play In METALLICA, Praises CLIFF BURTON & JASON NEWSTED

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Selling More Than 60 Guitars

Reverb, the largest online marketplace for musical instruments, announced today that former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be selling more than 60 electric, bass and more...

Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Selling More Than 60 Guitars

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