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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: 'I'm Honored To Be Part Of This Legacy'
In a brand new interview with Jump Metal, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro — best known for his work with ANGRA — was asked what it has been like joining MEGADETH as the replacement for Chris Broderick. He responded: "Yeah, it has been great to work with [Dave] Mustaine [MEGADETH mainman], [David]...July 22, 2015
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METAL ALLEGIANCE Featuring PHILIP ANSELMO: 'Dying Song' Preview
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...July 22, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says KIKO LOUREIRO Is First MEGADETH Guitarist Since MARTY FRIEDMAN That Really 'Intimidated' Him
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Revolver magazine about the band's forthcoming fifteenth album, which is currently being recorded in a Nashville studio. "There's a lot of riffing going on in there, that's for damn sure," he said. "There's a lot of solos, a lot of pounding drums and bass. I k...July 21, 2015
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SLAYER's KERRY KING On This Year's MAYHEM FESTIVAL: 'Whoever Booked This Made A Gigantic Error'
At this past Sunday night's (July 19) Rockstar Energy Mayhem Drink Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, Metal Insider asked SLAYER guitarist Kerry King about Mayhem co-founder Kevin Lyman's recent comment that metal "chased girls away" because the genre "got gray, bald and fat." King responded: "It's...July 21, 2015
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Pro-Shot Footage Of MEGADETH's New Lineup Performing For First Time
MEGADETH's new lineup made its live debut Saturday night (July 18) at the Festival D'été De Québec (also known as by its acronym FEQ, or Quebec City Summer Festival in English),in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Professionally filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. Quality photos a...July 21, 2015
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'Metalheads' Needed For New 'Ghostbusters' Movie
The makers of the highly anticipated, all-female "Ghostbusters" reboot have put out a casting call out for "metalheads" in the Boston area for the filming of a concert scene at the Wang Theater next week, July 28-30. Here's the casting call, as released by Meredith Goldstein of The Boston Globe: "'G...July 20, 2015
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ROB HALFORD Says Collaboration With LADY GAGA Is Still On His Bucket List
On June 22, Scot Fox of the 97.9 WCPR Rocks radio station conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about his rumored collaboration with one of his current favorite artists, pop superstar Lady Gaga, Halford sa...July 20, 2015
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New MEGADETH Lineup Feat. CHRIS ADLER, KIKO LOUREIRO Performs Live For First Time (Video)
MEGADETH's new lineup made its live debut Saturday night (July 18) at the Festival D'été De Québec (also known as by its acronym FEQ, or Quebec City Summer Festival in English),in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. Wake Up Dead 03. In My Darkest Hour 0...July 19, 2015
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA On Band's Early Success: 'I Just Think We Got Really F**king Lucky'
On June 6, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with GODSMACK vocalist/guitarist Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why it has taken GODSMACK so long to return to Europe: Sull...July 17, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Reveals Original CLINT LOWERY-Penned Riff Idea For 'Yahweh' Song (Video)
"Fallen", the new album from STRYPER, will be released worldwide on Friday, October 16 via Frontiers. The CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts and includes a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "After Forever". The first song from "Fallen", "Yahweh", w...July 16, 2015
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HATE ETERNAL: New Song 'Zealot, Crusader Of War' Available For Streaming
Florida-based extreme metallers HATE ETERNAL will release their sixth full-length album, "Infernus", on August 24 via Season Of Mist. The CD was recorded at HATE ETERNAL founder and principal member Erik Rutan's (guitar, vocals) Mana Recording Studio (CANNIBAL CORPSE, MOUNTAIN GOATS, GOATWHORE) in S...July 16, 2015
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'We'd Like To Do Another Record, I Just Don't Know When'
In a brand new interview with HNGN.com, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry was asked if there are any plans for the band to record a new studio album. He responded: "We'll see how the touring goes and just see how that plays out. The main thing is still getting out on the road and ...July 16, 2015
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Video: STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR, THE WINERY DOGS' BILLY SHEEHAN Perform VAN HALEN's 'Atomic Punk'
MR. BIG and THE WINERY DOGS bassist Billy Sheehan and STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr (real name Ralph Saenz; ex-L.A. GUNS) performed cover versions of the VAN HALEN classic "Atomic Punk" and TALAS's "Shy Boy" last night (Wednesday, July 15) at Lucky Strike in Hollywood, California. The duo was a...July 16, 2015
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METAL ALLEGIANCE: Second Studio Webisode Feat. TROY SANDERS, REX BROWN, RANDY BLYTHE
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...July 15, 2015
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COREY TAYLOR Slams 'Douchebag' AXL ROSE For Making Fans Wait At GUNS N' ROSES Concerts
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor has slammed GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose for being a "douchebag" by "making fans wait" for hours to see the current version of GN'R perform live. Taylor revealed a few years ago that when SLIPKNOT was on the same festival bill with GUNS N' ROSES in Euro...July 14, 2015
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