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Here’s why Metallica’s whiskey still exists after James Hetfield’s rehab stay
For the past two years, Metallica have been producing their own “Blackened” whiskey. However, following James Hetfield‘s return to rehab in 2019, some wonder if the band should continue making the whiskey. Now, Kirk Hammett is speaking out on the band’s decision to continue the liquor line. Read more: Apple’s new iPad Air is almost […]
Corey Taylor to play Slipknot, Stone Sour and ‘CMFT’ songs for virtual gig
Corey Taylor‘s highly-awaited debut solo album CMFT arrives on Oct. 2. In celebration of the album’s release, Taylor has announced a massive new arena gig that he is livestreaming exclusively for fans. For Forum Or Against ‘Em, the historic pay-per-view streaming event, Taylor has a lot in store. Not only is he playing new material […]
Here’s how that Metallica cover is inspiring Miley Cyrus’ new album
Last month, Miley Cyrus debuted her new single “Midnight Sky” which is off of her forthcoming album. Now, the former Disney star is opening up about the bands that have inspired her new music including Metallica. Read more: NOFX announce lineup for their first-ever livestream in Fat Mike’s backyard Back in 2019, Cyrus truly showed […]
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine on the beefs that made 'Rust In Peace' iconic
Megadeth’s Rust In Peace is probably the gnarliest guitar album in the history of heavy metal. Released in 1990, the platinum plaque was the group’s definitive statement from the golden age of thrash metal. It’s a megablast that spanned from the mid-’80s to the early ’90s, when Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax—collectively known as The […]
Metallica surpasses Katy Perry in debut album sales
On Aug. 28, Metallica released their second live album collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony called S&M2. As well, Katy Perry debuted her sixth studio album Smile on the same day. Last week, it was projected that Metallica’s new album may outsell Perry’s Smile, giving the metal band the top debut album spot this week. Now, Billboard has confirmed that S&M2 has […]
Metallica and Katy Perry are battling for the top debut album spot
On Aug. 28, Metallica released their second live album collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony called S&M2. As well, Katy Perry debuted her sixth studio album Smile on the same day. Now, new projections predict that Metallica’s latest LP could beat sales of Perry’s Smile this week. Read more: Kanye West says God wanted him […]
See Post Malone take over on drums for another Nirvana cover
Over the years, Post Malone has expressed his love for both rock and metal music. Now, the rapper is putting his love to the test again. Recently, Posty joined YouTuber Jared Dines for a jam session with a few other musicians. In a series of videos shared on Instagram, Posty can be seen showing off […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate Ozzfest trivia test?
Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]
Gary Holt wasn’t happy Kirk Hammett used Exodus material for Metallica
In 1983, Kirk Hammett left Exodus to join Metallica. Although decades have passed since he left the band, his former Exodus bandmate is digging up some old stories. Gary Holt, Exodus’ guitarist, says that Hammett previously used Exodus material without permission in Metallica’s music. Read more: John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman has parole rejected […]
10 musicians with hobbies you probably didn’t know about
Musicians are just like us—they also do strange things when boredom takes over. While many artists talk about their love of making TikTok dances or binge-watching Netflix, a few rock stars prefer hobbies that are a little more unusual. We thought it’d be fun to find 10 musicians who have interesting hobbies, from beekeeping to collecting […]
Corey Taylor says Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus”
Corey Taylor has announced that Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus.” During a recent interview on The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, Taylor says that the members of Stone Sour are focusing on “their own thing” for now. Read more: Carole Baskin criticizes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” video Earlier […]
Did Slipknot accidentally confirm Tortilla Man’s identity with new merch?
For well over a year, Slipknot fans have been trying to discover the true identity of the band’s newest member “Tortilla Man.” Now, it looks like Slipknot may have just accidentally confirmed the member’s identity in their merch store. Read more: See Ashnikko’s outrageous video for female empowerment anthem “Daisy” After the band parted ways with Chris Fehn […]
Live Nation’s second-quarter revenue drops 98% amid pandemic
Due to coronavirus, live music came to a standstill this year. Now, Live Nation is revealing just how much it’s been impacted by the recent event shutdowns. Live Nation has reported that its second-quarter revenue has plummeted 98 percent. Read more: Zoe Kravitz reacts to Hulu canceling ‘High Fidelity’ after one season Earlier this year, […]
Hear Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie join Corey Taylor for his debut solo single
Back in 2019, Corey Taylor unveiled his plans to release a solo album and eventually tour. Although coronavirus has potentially put a halt to his tour plans, Taylor is still following through with his music plans. Now, after much anticipation, Taylor has released his debut single “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” off of his forthcoming debut […]
Aftershock postpones until 2021 with MCR and Metallica still headlining
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Aftershock is postponing its 2020 festival until 2021. Despite this setback, however, the festival has confirmed that headliners My Chemical Romance and Metallica are returning for next year’s festival. Aftershock Festival 2020 was scheduled to happen on Oct. 9 – 11. Read more: Hear blink-182 team up with Oliver Tree […]
20 Leos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season
Happy Leo season! It’s that time of year again where we are celebrating our favorite Leos who were born from July 23 to Aug. 22. Leos are known for radiating confidence, ambition and creativity but deep down being emotional and introspective. Leos are a fire sign, and they sure do bring the heat, especially in […]
Here are 10 shoes where Nike drew inspiration from metal and punk
While most people associate Nike with basketball and hip-hop culture, they’ve taken inspiration from the extreme aesthetics of punk and metal, too. Sure, the Air Jordan 1 is the most recognizable shoe due to the mass association with rappers, but the company has been linked with metal for a long time. Look at any photo […]
15 times comedians joked about musicians in stand up
Comedians and musicians are more similar than you may think. They both strive to make their audience think, feel and see things in new ways, love saying “fuck” a lot and travel in busses across the country, consuming a questionable amount of gas station food and Starbucks coffee. Below we’ve found some of our favorite […]
10 metal bands who use surprising instruments in their music
Metal, rock and punk bands are typically composed of a vocalist, drummer, bassist and one or two guitarists, but many acts have differentiated themselves from the crowd by including something different. Adding in a brass or woodwind instrument isn’t guaranteed to make a band into something good, but when a new element can be incorporated […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
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