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Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie Begins Writing for Third Solo Album
Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie just announced via his official Facebook page that he is beginning to write for his next solo album. LaBrie’s longtime writing partner Matt Guillory will once again lend his talents for the Dream Theater vocalist’s third solo album.
Former Danzig/Hellyeah Bassist Hits Alleged Groupie With Restraining Order
Former Danzig / Hellyeah / Nothingface bassist Jerry Montano has filed a restraining order against aspiring model Priscilla Caputo. Montano claims that the former female fling broke down his door and trashed his room after he kicked her to the curb and ignored her “harassing” messages.
Metallica Unleash Footage From Day One of 30th Anniversary Celebration
Metallica‘s 30th year is about to come to a close with a swarm of attention having followed them the entire way. Metallica celebrated the milestone with a week-long celebration in San Francisco, Calif., the first day of which is now available for your viewing pleasure. It’s 27-minutes, but totally worth your time.
Ministry to Release Pro-Occupy Protest Song ’99 Percenters’, ‘Relapse’ Cover Art Revealed
Al Jourgensen and the rest of Ministry are the next in a long line of musicians to share their support for the nationwide “Occupy” movement. Ministry’s upcoming 2012 album, ‘Relapse,’ will be spearheaded by the modern-day protest song, ’99 Percenters.’
Ministry’s Al Jourgensen to Release Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters Album in 2012
Ministry mastermind Al Jourgensen is set to kick off 2012 with the debut album for his new project, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters. Jourgensen and his new group will be releasing their first psycho-country/metal album entitled, ‘Bikers Welcome! Ladies Drink Free.’
Trent Reznor, Chris Cornell Nominated for 2012 Golden Globe Awards
Iconic Nine Inch Nails pioneer Trent Reznor has been nominated for yet another Golden Globe Award for his work with longtime collaborator Atticus Ross, scoring ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.’ The duo captured the 2011 ‘Best Original Score’ Golden Globe for the music from ‘The Social Network,’ and are looking to achieve back-to-back wins in 2012.
All-Star Lineup Rocks 2011 Dimebash
DimeBash went off without a hitch last night (Dec. 14) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, Calif. Presented by ‘That Metal Show’ hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, the event boasted some of metal’s most legendary musicians paying tribute to the late Pantera / Damageplan guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott.
Machine Head Christmas Light Show Fronted by Evil Snowman
‘Tis the season of metal-inspired Christmas light shows and we’ve got another one to cram under your tree. We recently posted suburban light shows for Slayer‘s ‘Raining Blood‘ and Metallica‘s ‘Enter Sandman,’ so to continue this new holiday tradition, we give you Machine Head‘s classic track ‘Impirium.’
Video Released for Trent Reznor Version of ‘Immigrant Song’
We recently reported on Nine Inch Nails creative force Trent Reznor releasing a cover of the Led Zeppelin classic ‘Immigrant Song.’ Now a cyber-creepy music video has surfaced for the track that features vocals by Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O and additional production by Reznor’s musical partner Atticus Ross.
Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Powers Awesome Christmas Light Display
Santa Claus is going to flip out when he sees this house. One metalhead with a slightly twisted Christmas spirit was able to create a fun-filled holiday light show at his house this year, synchronized to Metallica‘s magnum opus ‘Enter Sandman.’
Korn Frontman: ‘Obama Is an Illuminati Puppet’
Nu-metal legends Korn aren’t known as one of rock’s most political bands, but frontman Jonathan Davis certainly has his strong political views. During Korn’s track-by-track breakdown of their new album ‘The Path of Totality’ for Billboard, Davis shared his heavy criticism of the Obama administration, causing a stir within the music community.
Drowning Pool, Ex-Nonpoint Members Form New Group
A new force in metal combines the talents of Drowning Pool and Nonpoint. The new supergroup, Voodoo Corps, consists of Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce and drummer Mike Luce along with former Nonpoint members Zach Broderick on guitar and Ken MacMillan on bass.