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Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig
The mammoth rock ‘n’ roll celebration to pay tribute to Marshall Amps’ 50th anniversary and the life of late mastermind Jim Marshall, has just gotten a little bigger. Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has been added to the mix, along with Free founding member Andy Fraser and Slayer guitar god Kerry King.
New Music Releases – August 2012
Keep your eyes and ears open throughout August 2012, because there are some new albums coming out that you won’t want to miss.
Randy Blythe Remains in Czech Jail After His Bail Is Challenged Once Again by Prosecutor
The saga of Randy Blythe‘s Czech imprisonment has met another road block, as the prosecutor in Blythe’s case once again challenged the vocalist’s bail. The prosecutor, who represents the family of a fan who died of a head injury sustained at a 2010 Lamb of God show, has now challenged Blythe’s bail for the second time and is reportedly seeking to keep Blythe in prison until a possible trial begins
Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Covered by Twin Sisters Playing Electric Harp
Ever wonder what Metallica‘s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ would sound like completely stripped down and played on electric harps by a set of blonde twins? We sure have! And after years of patiently waiting, a lovely duo have created a divine re-imagining of the classic Metallica track.
AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Reportedly Used in Cyber Attack Against Iranian Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear program has been a constant source of news for the American media, as various governments and international organizations have attempted to ban Iran from developing their nuclear program. AC/DC, however, have apparently prevailed in causing a ruckus in Iran, as their classic track ‘Thunderstruck’ has been used as the calling card for a cyber attack against the Atomic Energy Organiza
Sex Pistols to Release ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’ 35th Anniversary Box Set
Revolutionary punk rock band the Sex Pistols will soon be celebrating the 35 anniversary of their landmark album ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols.’ For the 35th anniversary, the band will be releasing a “super deluxe” box set including remastered songs, studio rarities and B-sides, a live DVD, stickers and much more.
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Talks Mayhem Set, ‘Worship Music’ + Much More
We recently had the chance to speak with legendary Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. As one of the main acts on the 2012 Mayhem Festival, Anthrax chose to take a ‘guerilla’ style approach to their Mayhem set, pumping out song after song in an unrelenting series of bursts.
Down Reveal Title and Release Date of New EP
The long-awaited beginning of Down‘s upcoming four-part series of EPs has finally been given a name and a release date. The six-track EP, which will be called ‘EP One,’ is set for a Sept. 18 release.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor: ‘Antennas to Hell’ is a Celebration of Fans + Late Bassist Paul Gray
Slipknot‘s highly anticipated compilation album ‘Antennas to Hell’ is set to be released tomorrow (July 24). Having prevailed as one of modern metal’s most successful and iconic acts, Slipknot have a wealth of material to cram into an album that encompasses their career. However, Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor wants to reassure his fans that this won’t just be a clone of the typical “best of” albu
Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Struggling With Pneumonia Again, But Slowly Improving
Our hearts go out to Deftones bassist Chi Cheng and his family, as yet another bout of pneumonia is keeping the musician in the hospital. Back in June, Cheng, who has been in a three-plus-year coma, was supposed to be sent home after battling pneumonia but now remains hospitalized with another bout with the illness.
Foxy Shazam Conceive Divine Music Video for ‘Holy Touch’
Although the sighting of a music video on MTV has drifted into the realm of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster or a Courtney Love news story that has to do with her music, that doesn’t mean the art form of songs put to film has been entirely lost. Thanks to the eccentric musicians from Foxy Shazam, the rock world has a video for ‘Holy Touch,’ which consists of bizarre characters, hard liquor and parac
Metallica, Iron Maiden and More to Appear on Deep Purple Tribute Album ‘Re-Machined’
Nearly 45 years after Deep Purple was assembled, some of rock and metal’s most celebrated acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Label Society have paid tribute to the legendary act in the upcoming compilation ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head.’