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Slipknot’s Chris Fehn Dishes on Mayhem Festival, Knotfest + More
Slipknot are back on tour, bringing the music, the showmanship and the energy to audiences this summer as part of the Mayhem tour. Loudwire caught up with percussionist Chris Fehn at the opening show of the Mayhem Festival run to discuss the band’s live act and their future music plans, as well as his own personal heroes.
Pantera To Reissue Last Three Albums on Vinyl
Pantera fans have been rejoicing in the 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Vulgar Display of Power‘ and the emergence of the lost single ‘Piss‘ for a good portion of the spring, but that’s not the last thing we’ll see from the legendary metal band this year.
Green Day Plot Two Documentaries and ‘Oh Love’ Single Release
If you think Green Day have been busy just by the wealth of music coming your way over the next six months, you’d be correct. But also putting in the hours of late have been the filmmakers behind a pair of documentaries that are expected to be released in coordination with the band’s upcoming album trilogy.
Serj Tankian Takes on Woes of the World in ‘Harakiri’ Clip
Serj Tankian has always kept an eye on the world around him, but never has he so powerfully addressed so many of the wrongs going on in such a short amount of space as he does in the new ‘Harakiri’ video, which just premiered at Rolling Stone’s website.
Trent Reznor Makes ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ His Next Musical Mission
Trent Reznor has found his next project. USA Today reports that he’ll lend his talents to creating the official theme song for the next ‘Call of Duty’ video game.
Tom Morello + Chad Smith Appear in Outernational’s ‘We Are All Illegals’ Video
You may not recognize the name Outernational, but the outspoken upstart band has the ears of some of today’s top rockers.
Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Discusses Mayhem Festival, Life on the Road + More
Slayer have loaded up the bus, packed plenty of pyro, and are back for another summer of metal glory as part of the main stage lineup for the Mayhem Tour this summer. Loudwire caught up with drummer Dave Lombardo backstage at their opening night performance in San Bernardino, Calif. to get his thoughts on returning to the road, plans for new music and more:
Lita Ford Talks ‘Living Like a Runaway,’ Motherhood + Touring With Def Leppard
Lita Ford is back with the new disc ‘Living Like a Runaway.’ The deeply personal album shows the singer at her most vulnerable and honest point as an artist. Loudwire had a chance to chat up Lita about her new album and her summer tour with Def Leppard and Poison. The singer also discusses her own personal struggles and why a pair of tracks that deal with the mother-child relationship in very diff
Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack + More To Play Arizona’s Inaugural Desert Uprising Fest
Things may be cooling down a bit once September hits, but how much does anything really cool down in the desert? Keeping the temperatures high on Sept. 28 and 29 in Phoenix will be the inaugural Desert Uprising two-day festival.
Slash Admits to Being a Disney Junkie
Slash has a confession. Even though he may be one of the baddest rockers on this planet, he does have a soft spot for “the happiest place on earth.” The musician told the Telegraph that he became “a Disney junkie” after vacationing with his family aboard a Disney cruise.
Slipknot Unleash ‘Monster’ of a Trailer
Just when you thought it was safe, Slipknot‘s back with another trailer. However, this one is not to promote the band’s hits collection, ‘Antennas to Hell.’ Rather, it’s a tease for something we don’t quite know about yet.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Learning to Fly for ‘The Aviators’ PBS Series
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil recently revealed his intentions to learn how to fly and to do so with the help of ‘The Aviators’ television show. It looks as though things are progressing based on some new photos that have surfaced.