Chad Childers
Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘Coming Down’ Rises Up to No. 1 on Active Rock Chart
Congrats are in order for Five Finger Death Punch. The group’s latest single, ‘Coming Down,’ just hit No. 1 on the Active Rock chart. It’s also the band’s 10th single to land in the Top 10 of the Active Rock tally.
Creed Singer Scott Stapp to Share His Life Story in New Memoir
Creed singer Scott Stapp has been very open about his past issues with drugs, alcohol and depression, but now he’s decided to tell his story in a more literary form.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Says Arrest Won’t Change Band’s Approach to Playing Live
Lamb of God put on an energetic show, and even with Randy Blythe‘s recent arrest in the Czech Republic on manslaughter charges stemming from an alleged 2010 concert incident, the singer doesn’t feel that it will change his onstage behavior.
Former Kottonmouth Kings Member Patrick ‘Pakelika’ Cochrun Dies at 34
Rap-rock act Kottonmouth Kings are in mourning as former masked member Patrick “Pakelika” Cochrun has passed away at the age of 34. Singer Brad “Daddy X” Xavier first posted the news on Facebook that his former hype man was admitted to the hospital due to “serious health issues,” with the announcement of his passing coming an hour later.
Foo Fighters Pull Out Rare Performance of ‘Aurora’ for Outside Lands Festival
It’s debatable of where the music hot spot was over the weekend, but one of the highlights was Foo Fighters‘ set at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival.
Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst on Lack of U.S. Touring: ‘We Were a Moment in Time and It’s Over’
Limp Bizkit have done plenty of touring in recent years, but it’s been noticeable that the group haven’t played very much in the United States. Singer Fred Durst tells Kerrang! that a good reason for that was the band realizing that American audiences had moved on.
Rob Zombie + Anthrax’s Frank Bello Among Toronto International Film Festival Draws
Hard rock fans descended upon Toronto over the weekend for the Heavy T.O. Festival, and they now have a reason now to come back in September.
Guns N’ Roses Announce Month-Long Fall 2012 Las Vegas Residency
Las Vegas, the Guns N’ Roses road show is coming to you for the better part of a month. Axl Rose and crew have announced a series of 12 shows that will run between Oct. 31-Nov. 24 that will take place at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Shows Off a Training Session
It’s best not to hit the road in poor shape as most bands exert a lot of energy nightly for their fans. There are those who may go for a run, like Papa Roach‘s Jacoby Shaddix, and there are those who look for something more physical, like Five Finger Death Punch‘s Zoltan Bathory.
Testament Guitarist Eric Peterson Says Album Success May Factor Into Band’s Future
Testament has seen their highs and lows over their career, and they’re thankful that the current lineup is doing well again. Guitarist and primary songwriter Eric Peterson spoke about the band’s current status and how their new record, ‘Dark Roots of Earth,’ figures into their future.
Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Sings the Praises of Education
Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington may be one of the top rockers in the business thanks to his time with the band, but the singer knows he’s lucky and admitted during a recent “Town Hall” meeting with fans that there is a part of his past he would change if he could.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Gets Silly-Stringed and Pied for Birthday Celebration
Metallica had a great time recently in Mexico City, and nowhere is that more evident than in the latest video the band has posted online from their adventures south of the border.