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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'We Do What We Want And We Say What We Want'
SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor says that his group "scares the shit out of" the music industry because "we do what we want and we say what we want," and insists that he and his bandmates "back it up, and we're as real as hell." Speaking to The Guardian about SLIPKNOT's continued relevance more ...January 21, 2015
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Celebrate The Life And Music Of RONNIE JAMES DIO: Series Of Fifth-Anniversary Memorial Activities Planned
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the voice of RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO, is planning a weekend of activities in Los Angeles to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the singer's untimely death from gastric cancer on May 16, 2010. The weekend will include...January 21, 2015
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COREY TAYLOR On SLIPKNOT's Success: 'If We Were Just A Band With An Image, We'd Not Be As Hot Today'
SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor told ChronicleLive that the reason his band has managed to sustain cultural relevance and critical acclaim for almost two decades in a manner that goes way beyond a gimmick is the fact that they "meant it." He said: "We weren't just singing about Satan or trying to be sh...January 19, 2015
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IRON MAIDEN: Limited-Edition 'Life-Size' Bust Of 'Powerslave' EDDIE Now Available
As part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of IRON MAIDEN's classic 1984 album "Powerslave", NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) has released a life-size resin bust of the band's mascot Eddie from the LP's cover art. This bust is hand-painted for detail so realistic you can almos...January 16, 2015
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Says There Is No Rivalry Between Her And TAYLOR MOMSEN
HALESTORM will be hitting the road with THE PRETTY RECKLESS starting in April and, according to The Pulse Of Radio, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was quick to dismiss any notions of a rivalry between her and PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen in an interview with Kaytie The Rock Goddess of the Ro...January 16, 2015
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Tour Rehearsals (Video)
QUEEN is about to embark on a European tour with "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert once again fronting the band. A behind-the-scenes look at the tour rehearsals — courtesy of QUEEN guitarist Brian May — can be seen below. May recently admitted that QUEEN's current collaboration with Lambert is a...January 15, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS' DAMON JOHNSON: 'We Have A Lot More Confidence Playing Together'
MetalTalk's Mark Taylor recently conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick and guitarist Damon Johnson. You can now watch the chat below. Asked why BLACK STAR RIDERS followed up its 2013 debut album, "All Hell Breaks Loose", with a second album, "The Killer Instinct", less...January 13, 2015
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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT Is 'Definitely Thinking About' Releasing Next Album Sooner
In a brand new interview with Ronan McGreevy of The Irish Times, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked if it is true that the band is considering writing a new album already, having waited six years between 2008's "All Hope Is Gone" and 2014's ".5: The Gray Chapter". The singer responded: "We're...January 9, 2015
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FOO FIGHTERS' TAYLOR HAWKINS Doesn't Like Being Filmed
According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins told Q magazine that even though he understand what FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl is after with all the recent band-related documentaries and films, he personally doesn't enjoy being on camera. Hawkins explained, "It's never bee...January 8, 2015
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KORN's RAY LUZIER: Kids Don't Understand That Illegal Music Downloading Is Akin To Stealing
KORN drummer Ray Luzier says that the current generation of music fans doesn't understand that illegal downloading is akin to stealing, explaining that artists are not being properly compensated for "pour[ing their] heart and soul and [their] blood" into the albums which are being made freely availa...January 7, 2015
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN Has Yet To Fully Dive Into Songwriting Process For Next Album
THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen was recently asked by TeamRock if fans can expect to see a new studio album from the band in the near future. "I have about, like, sixty songs written… [Laughs] But it takes some time," she responded (see video below). I'm always jotting down ideas and things...January 6, 2015
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SLIPKNOT, KORN, GODSMACK, MARILYN MANSON, SLAYER Set For CAROLINA REBELLION
A spectacular lineup including some of the biggest names in rock has been announced for the fifth annual Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, set to take place May 2-3, 2015 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway just outside Charlotte, North Carolina. The mid-Atlantic's biggest rock fes...January 6, 2015
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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT Explains Why He Ended Up Playing Bass On Some Of '.5: The Gray Chapter'
SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root confirmed to MusicRadar.com that he played bass on "six, maybe seven tracks" on the band's latest studio album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", following the 2010 passing of SLIPKNOT's original bassist, Paul Gray. "I can't even remember which [songs I played bass on]; I'd have to...January 6, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Releases 'Let It Roar' Single From 'S**ttin' Bricks' Album
"Let It Roar", a new song from former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's new project MEAN MAN, has been released via CD Baby. The track will appear on Holmes' new album, "Shittin' Bricks", which will be released at the end of January. Holmes joined W.A.S.P. in 1982 and remained with the group until 1...December 30, 2014
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FOO FIGHTERS Prep For Three-Hour-Plus Shows
According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS are getting ready to play epic three-hour-plus shows on their 2015 tour, the band tells News.com.au. Guitarist Pat Smear said, "I like playing until they're done. Dave [Grohl, frontman] can tell, he's got this connection with the crowd that inspires them...December 30, 2014
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