Search results for 'pretty boy floyd'

News

SOUNDGARDEN's MATT CAMERON Teams Up With THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN For Quarantine Version Of 'Halfway There'

SOUNDGARDEN drummer Matt Cameron has teamed up with THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen to record a cover version of SOUNDGARDEN's "Halfway There" as a tribute to Chris Cornell, who died three years ago. The accompanying video, shot in quarantine, features Cameron on guitar and Momsen on vocals...

News

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Is Working On 'Very Heavy,' 'Very Technical' And 'Pretty Brutal' New Album

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman Matt Tuck spoke to Rock Sound about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Gravity" album. He said (see video below): "We've never had this much [material] at this stage pre-recording. There are seven [songs], I think, which are...

News

BRUCE DICKINSON's Estranged Wife Found Dead

According to U.K.'s The Sun, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's estranged wife Paddy Bowden has died. Bruce's second wife, Paddy was found dead earlier today (Monday, May 18) at the home they once shared in Chiswick, West London, following a "tragic accident." London Ambulance Service confirmed th...

News

ALICE COOPER: 'No One Expected The Whole World To Be Stopped By A Microscopic Germ'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has spoken out about the inspiration for his new single, "Don't Give Up". Produced by Bob Ezrin using remote technology, the track is a spontaneous reaction to the challenges facing us all right now. In a newly released video message, Alice said (see below): "Well, this...

News

SHINEDOWN Has Ideas 'Lying Around' For Next Album

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2018's "Attention Attention" album. Asked if he and his bandmates usually revisit old ideas when commencing a new project or if they start with a clean slate, Brent said (see vi...

News

DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE: Why I Don't Play Double-Bass Drums

DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice was asked during a recent question-and-answer session with fans if he has ever felt the need to play double-bass drums. He responded (see video below): "Well, not really. The only time I ever really did it was on 'Fireball' because it added something to the track. The way the...

News

DIO DISCIPLES' Debut Album Is 'On Hold', Says SIMON WRIGHT

Drummer Simon Wright spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the status of the debut album from DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy. DIO DISCIPLES is made up of former members of DIO, along with a rotating lineup of vocalists, inc...

News

STEVE RILEY Defends His Right To Use L.A. GUNS Name For New Band: 'I Never Quit'

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, "Crawl". The track is taken from the band's first album, "Renegades", which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Trac...

News

SHADOWS FALL Has Been 'Trying To Figure Out A Way To Play Some Shows', Says BRIAN FAIR

SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair has confirmed to the "Thunder Underground" podcast that there has been talk of the band becoming active again in some capacity. "We've been trying to figure out a way to play some shows and work it out," he said (hear audio below). "Schedule-wise, it's been pretty toug...

News

SLIPKNOT: Making Of 'Unsainted' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of SLIPKNOT's "Unsainted" video can be seen below. The clip, which was once again directed by the band's own M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, contains nods to popular landmarks in SLIPKNOT's hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, including seating from the Iowa State Fair Gr...

News

VINNY And CARMINE APPICE Release RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Video For 10th Anniversary Of Singer's Death

Legendary drummers and brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice have released a new video to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing of the late, great Ronnie James Dio. "Monsters And Heroes" is taken from Vinny and Carmine's first joint studio album, "Sinister", which was released in October 2017...

News

Watch DEEP PURPLE Rehearse New Single 'Throw My Bones' Before Entering Recording Studio

DEEP PURPLE has uploaded a behind-the-scenes look at a live rehearsal session for "Throw My Bones", the first single from the band's upcoming studio album "Whoosh!" The video was filmed on April 12, 2019 at the Soundcheck facility in Nashville, Tennessee, approximately two weeks before DEEP PURPLE e...

News

Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Admits He Fears Coronavirus Exposure 'To A Degree'

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke to Daniel Sarkissian about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. "First of all, do I fear the virus? Yeah, I'm 66; I've had some health issues in my life, whic...

News

LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Current Political Atmosphere: 'People Seem To Have Abandoned Common Sense'

In a new interview with SPIN, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked why he thinks some bands are so hesitant to criticize the White House in their lyrics. He responded: "Because they're fucking pussies. How about that? [Laughs] Punk rock, hardcore, metal, it's always been rooted in social comm...

News

Listen To New PRIMAL FEAR Single, 'Along Came The Devil'

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will release their 13th studio album, "Metal Commando", on July 24 via Nuclear Blast. The title of the album speaks for itself — "Metal Commando" contains 110% PRIMAL FEAR and is full to the brim with their signature power and energy. Today, the band has unveiled t...