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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Composes Second Classical Piece
According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett has just finished composing his second classical music piece in conjunction with his wife Lani. Hammett revealed the news at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum on Tuesday (July 24),as part of an event launching "It's Alive! Classic...July 26, 2019
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's MIKE D'ANTONIO Says Opening For IRON MAIDEN On European Tour Was 'Dream Come True'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist Mike D'Antonio spoke to the "Thunder Underground" podcast about the experience of opening for IRON MAIDEN on the spring/summer 2018 European leg of the latter band's "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour. He said (hear audio below): "That will be the summer I will judge all othe...July 25, 2019
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Here's A Closer Look At METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT's Horror Movie Exhibit At Ontario Museum (Video)
Toronto Star has uploaded a two-minute video overview of "It's Alive! Classic Horror And Sci-Fi Art From The Kirk Hammett Collection", which is being hosted by the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 13, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Check it out below. Kirk Hammett, best known as...July 24, 2019
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ANTHRAX Drummer Wants To 'Make A Statement Musically' With Band's Next Album
At last month's Download festival in the United Kingdom, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Jose Mangin of Zippo Encore's "Dudes Talking S#*t In A Truck" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. "I was talking to the [other] guys...July 24, 2019
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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Video Of 'Here Comes Revenge' Performance From Finland
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Here Comes Revenge" on July 16 at Kantolan Tapahtumapuisto in Hämeenlinna, Finland can be seen below. METALLICA frontman James Hetfield told Virgin Radio that "Here Comes Revenge" was inspired by the tragic death of a fan of the b...July 24, 2019
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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Says 'It's A Real Shame' That Certain Bands Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances
IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith says that he doesn't "agree" with certain rock artists relying on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concer...July 24, 2019
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Surviving SOUNDGARDEN Members Would Like To Complete Unfinished Recordings
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil told Music Radar in a new interview that he and the other surviving members of the band would like to add their parts to demos that were recorded by late frontman Chris Cornell for a now-abandoned seventh album — if only they could ge...July 24, 2019
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Watch GHOST Open For METALLICA In Moscow
Fan-filmed video footage of GHOST's July 21 performance at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia as the support act for METALLICA can be seen below. In a recent interview with Impericon, GHOST leader Tobias Forge said that METALLICA is "one of the most important bands for me — has been for a long time....July 23, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Moving Along' In His Battle With Throat Cancer
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that "it's been fun to be creating and working" on the band's new album while Dave Mustaine is battling throat cancer. The 57-year-old MEGADETH leader revealed his cancer diagnosis on June 17 on social media. He said that he has already begun treatment as part of...July 23, 2019
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IVAN MOODY 'Would Love To' Release New FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Album In Early 2020
Ivan Moody has said in a new interview that FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's eighth studio album will likely arrive in early 2020. The band is recording its new disc with its regular producer, Kevin Churko, in FIVE FINGER's hometown of Las Vegas. Asked by Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio what fans can expect...July 22, 2019
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CHRIS JERICHO: FOZZY Is 'More Than Ready, Willing And Able To Continue The Vibe' of Classic Rock And Metal Bands
FOZZY singer Chris Jericho has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, saying that "rock and roll's exactly where it's always been." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many...July 22, 2019
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APOCALYPTICA's PAAVO LÖTJÖNEN: 'The Magic Of METALLICA Has Not Disappeared Anywhere'
In a recent interview with Australia's Heavy magazine, Paavo Lötjönen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA spoke about the impact of their 1996 "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos" debut. Consisting solely of METALLICA covers, the album cast a spotlight on the group's classically trained abilities, set...July 21, 2019
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GODSMACK Frontman: 'I've Been Just As Disappointed As I've Been Blessed With Meeting Some Of My Childhood Heroes'
GODSMACK vocalist Sully Erna recently spoke with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's latest album, "When Legends Rise": Sully: "I've got to tell you, it's r...July 20, 2019
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's Entire Trondheim Concert
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's entire July 13 concert at Granåsen in Trondheim, Norway can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. The Memory Remains 03. Ride The Lightning 04. Harvester Of Sorrow 05. The Unforgiven 06. Here Comes Revenge 07. Moth Int...July 19, 2019
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Watch SUM 41 Perform METALLICA Medley At SiriusXM Studios
SUM 41 recently performed a METALLICA medley live at the SiriusXM studios. Video of the five-minute medley, consisting of the songs "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Enter Sandman" and "Master Of Puppets", can be seen below. In a 2017 interview with No Future, SUM 41 frontman Deryck Whibley professed his...July 18, 2019
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