Fast food-themed Black Sabbath cover band release first recorded single
Yes—you read that right. A fast food-themed Black Sabbath cover band exists, and they're fittingly called Mac Sabbath. They just released their first recorded single, “Pair-A-Buns,” and it comes with its very own coloring activity book. Read more: A Japanese grindcore band started the new trend of “cockroach moshing” Mac Sabbath are beginning a co-headlining...
Ex-Crown The Empire guitarist announces new project and other news you might have missed today
A new movie, a new album, a handful of videos, and even a new band—it was an awesome day! Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read More: Check out an awesome new music video from Avatar and other news you might have missed today 1. Emarosa have announced additional spring tour...
Volumes singer Myke Terry spends time in hospital due to freak accident
Volumes singer Myke Terry suffered an interesting “freak accident” concerning his eyeball last night, (via The PRP). Read more: Volumes premiere new song and announce new album, Different Animals “Freak accident on the bus,” Terry says. A sheet of glass apparently fell on him in the back lounge and cut his eyeball. Would it...
Heavy band seeking fans: Elitists need not apply—an op-ed
At the heart of punk ethos is a hatred for elitism. Punk music started out as an attempt to defy the so-called “rules of music.” Until punk, a person was only supposed to be in a band or call themselves a musician if they could play their instrument flawlessly. Enter the likes of the New...
Children under 16 years old banned from seeing 'Beauty And The Beast' in Russia
The Russian Culture Ministry has banned the new, live action Beauty And The Beast movie from children under the age of 16, according to Associated Press. This news comes after a petition by ultraconservative lawmaker Vitaly Milonov. Read more: There was a mini ‘Harry Potter’ reunion at the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ premiere Earlier this...
Mastodon channel their nostalgic proggy sound with latest single—listen
We've already heard the first two singles from Mastodon's upcoming project, Emperor Of The Sand, which will be released on March 31. Now today, Mastodon have debuted their latest single “Andromeda” ahead of the album, and there is something very nostalgic about the track. Read More: Mastodon debuts killer first track from new album—listen While both...
Warped Tour releases venue and show information
As we're counting down to the massive lineup announcement bash at Full Sail University, Warped Tour has released show information, including venue details. Read more: Warped Rewind announces Warped At Sea, featuring Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, more The lineup announcement will occur Wednesday, March 22, include performances by artists on the tour and be streamed...
Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg's legendary father shares praise for his son's band
[Photo Credit: Clemente Ruiz/Facebook] If you didn't know, Slipknot's Jay Weinberg is a second generation drummer. His father, Max, is a highly respected stick handler himself, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and his time on Conan O'Brien's late night shows. But in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Max Weinberg opened about...
20 rising U.K. bands that about to take over the scene
Asking Alexandria, Neck Deep, the 1975—the U.K. has produced some of the best and most beloved alternative bands of recent times. The British scene is thriving right now; from indie to metal, via pop punk, emo, grunge, hardcore and more, there’s a whole wave of fresh, exciting U.K. bands to be hyped about. Here are...