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Slash on Scott Weiland + Velvet Revolver: ‘He’s a Great Guy When I’m Not in a Band With Him’
Slash has further refuted Scott Weiland‘s claims that the singer is returning to the Velvet Revolver fold to record a new album and to embark on a tour. He essentially said that while he loves Weiland, he doesn’t want to be in a band with him ever again. That sounds pretty definitive!
Serj Tankian Shares Trailer for ‘Harakiri’ Bundle
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian is prepping his third solo album ‘Harakiri.’ To help stoke the fires of excitement, a trailer for the record’s limited edition digital bundle has been released. There’s lots of cool and collectible extras that any self-respecting Serj Tankian fan would want.
Hatebreed to Hit Studio Next Week
Good news for mosh-happy metal and hardcore fans. Hatebreed are headed to the studio next week to begin tracking their seventh album (sixth if you don’t count the ‘For the Lions’ covers disc as an actual album) and the follow up to 2009′s self-titled effort.
Iron Maiden ‘Rock Band’ Six Pack Drops on May 22
Calling all gamers. On May 22 –that’s next Tuesday- the Iron Maiden six song pack dubbed ‘Maiden Epics’ will land at the ‘Rock Band‘ music store. ‘Maiden Epics’ is culled from some of the British band’s most powerful and beloved albums, hence the name. The tracks are rooted in the ’80s, which was Maiden’s prime decade of dominance and ties in with the songs that will feature prominently on the ban
Woman is Kind Of Upset at Cheating Husband — Slightly Overreacts
A women in Superior, WI not only offered to sell off her ex-husband and his junk, but she also tagged a GMC Yukon with lots of bright graffiti and bad words. There’s also a flat tire on the vehicle. Warning: the photos are NSFW. But they sure are funny, as she calls him out for being a “cheater,” “a douche” and a “f—er.” We almost feel sorry for the car.
Phil Anselmo Defends His Beloved New Orleans Saints in Wake of Suspensions
In addition to being one of the most formidable and talented vocalists in metal, Phil Anselmo is a diehard football fan, namely of the New Orleans Saints, winners of Super Bowl XLIV. However, in recent weeks, the team’s head coach and select players were levied major suspensions by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being caught putting bounties on players.
Sebastian Bach Rocks Out to ‘Jeffersons’ Theme Song + More Onstage
Sebastian Bach is moving on up to a deeeluxe apartment in the sky! Well, not really, but he pretended like he was for a few minutes onstage when he tore through the theme song of ’70s sitcom ‘The Jeffersons.’ He also rocked another ’70s sitcom theme song, so for a few minutes, Bach teleported to another era via music and theme songs!
Listen to New Shadows Fall Song ‘Lost Within’
With Shadows Fall gearing up for the release of their seventh album ‘Fire From the Sky’ this Tuesday (May 15), the Massachusetts metal mavens have shared a new song from the platter called ‘Lost Within.’ Trust us, it’ll rev your metal engines.
‘That Metal Show’ Recap: The Cult + Doro Talk Metallica, Being Married to Metal
On last night’s episode (May 12) of ‘That Metal Show,’ the Cult‘s Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy appeared along with Teutonic metal warrior Doro. Both spoke about their history and their future, reminding us that long-running metal acts continue to have gas in the tank. They also separately addressed one of the biggest bands on earth and being married to metal.
Tom Morello Nurses United Rally Performance to Go On As Planned
Back on! Tom Morello‘s performance at the National Nurses United rally, which was originally set to take place on May 18 at Chicago’s Daley Plaza during the NATO summit, will go on as planned. The guitarist deemed it a victory the city, free speech and rock ‘n’ roll. There was a bureaucratic snafu earlier this week, with city officials getting involved and trying to force the demonstration to move
Lamb of God + Dethklok Team Up for 2012 North American Summer Tour
Just when you thought the summer of 2012 couldn’t get any hotter in terms of metal tours that will blaze through venues during the scorching months, the temperature just skyrocketed several notches. News that Lamb of God and Dethklok from Adult Swim’s ‘Metalocalypse are co-headlining a North American tour has leaked via multiple sources.
Rockstar Mayhem Festival VIP Charity Ticket Auction Puts Fans Onstage
The 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will launch a VIP charity ticket auction that will put fans on the stage with their favorite bands! Wanna rock out inches away from Slipknot or Motorhead or Slayer? That’s a headbanger’s dream come true and it’s possible courtesy of this auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit both Metal of Honor and Living the Dream Foundation.