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ILL NIÑO Drummer Forced To Miss European Shows
Drummer Dave Chavarri of New Jersey/New York's ILL NIÑO will be forced to miss four shows on the band's current European tour due to a "family emergency." He is being temporarily replaced by Matt Alston, who plays in a band called SANCTORUM and is also Dave's tech. ILL NIÑO states, "[Matt] sounds ba...June 27, 2012
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On His Drumming Ability: 'I Usually Feel Like I've Regressed'
DRUM! magazine recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On his playing ability: Lars: "I usually feel like I've regressed. [laughs] I'm like, 'Why can't I do that anymore?' You know, when I heard these songs [on the 'Beyond...June 27, 2012
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METALLICA: Video Footage Of Entire 27-Minute 'Orion Music + More' Press Conference
METALLICA held a press conference last Friday night (June 22) at the popular Atlantic City, New Jersey concert venue Bader Feld ahead of this past weekend's two-day festival Orion Music + More, which the band curated. Check out footage of the entire 27-minute question-and-answer session below. METAL...June 27, 2012
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Australia's First-Ever Dedicated 24/7 Rock And Metal Online Radio Station Coming Soon
Andrew Haug, the former host of Triple J Australia's "The Racket" radio show (originally "Full Metal Racket"; 2001-2011),has just unveiled plans to launch Australia's first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and metal online radio station via AndrewHaug.com. With several months in the planning and innvovatio...June 27, 2012
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METALLICA: Video Recap Of 'Orion Music + More' Festival
The Rock it Out! Blog has posted a seven-minute video recap of METALLICA's first Orion Music + More festival, which took place this past weekend (June 23-24) at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Check it out below. METALLICA played its 1984 album, "Ride The Lightning", in its entirety for th...June 26, 2012
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NECROVATION: New Song Available For Streaming
Swedish metallers NECROVATION will release their sophomore album, "Necrovation", on June 26 in Europe and August 14 in the U.S. via Agonia Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Breed Deadness Blood" marks a swift improvement over the band's previous raw death metal style, with more classical and heavy m...June 26, 2012
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GOJIRA Frontman On Touring With METALLICA: 'They Make Us Feel Important'
Guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA was recently asked by U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine what it's like to be touring with their heavy metal heroes METALLICA. "We ignore it," Duplantier laughed. "'Cause otherwise we would have a heart attack or something. I don'...June 26, 2012
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SERJ TANKIAN On Albums That Changed His Life, Spotify And Why He Decided To Become A Musician
U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine recently spoke to singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and political activist Serj Tankian about the albums that changed his life, Spotify and why he decided to become a musician. Check out the question-and-answer session below. Tankian's new solo album, "Hara...June 26, 2012
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Slams 'Lulu': 'I F**king Can't Stand LOU REED'
In a brand new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine, MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn was asked if he could ever see his band recording something totally different, like METALLICA did with its collaborative album with Lou Reed, "Lulu". "Well, the 'Lulu' thing sucks....June 26, 2012
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Interviewed On Iowa's LAZER 103.3 (Video)
On June 22, Lazer 103.3's Andy Hall conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT mastermind/percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Crahan has just embarked on a signing tour for his new photo book "Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey". More information is available...June 26, 2012
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TIGERTAILZ: New Lineup Unveiled
British glam metal legends TIGERTAILZ have revealed their new lineup. Original members Jay Pepper (lead guitar) and Ace Finchum (drums) are joined by vocalist Jules Millis, guitarist Rob Wylde and bassist Jason Sims. Jules, who also sings for acclaimed melodic rockers WHITE WIDDOW, grew up in Austra...June 25, 2012
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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire 'Ride The Lightning' Performance From 'Orion Music'
METALLICA's two-day festival Orion Music + More kicked off this past Saturday night (June 23) at the popular Atlantic City, New Jersey concert venue Bader Feld. METALLICA headlined both nights of Orion Music + More and played "Ride The Lightning" in its entirety the first night and "The Black Album"...June 25, 2012
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SERJ TANKIAN Talks About Writing And Recording Process For 'Harakiri' (Video)
A two-minute video clip in which singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and political activist Serj Tankian talks about the writing and recording process for his new solo album, "Harakiri", can be seen below. The CD is scheduled for release on July 10 via Reprise Records/Serjical Strike. "H...June 25, 2012
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KING DIAMOND Drummer Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)
A five-and-a-half-minute video clip in which KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson answers fan-submitted questions while rehearsing for the band's summer tour dates can be seen below. Also available is fan-filmed video footage of KING DIAMOND's June 15 performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France. The ba...June 25, 2012
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METALLICA Frontman Curates 'Orion Custom Car + Motorcycle Show'; Video Report Available
Orion Custom Car + Motorcycle Show, curated by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, was part of Orion Music + More, the two-day festival created by METALLICA, which took place June 23-24 at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Over 300 of the best customs, hot rods, muscle cars and custom motorcy...June 25, 2012
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