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Motorhead Apologize for Missing Final Four Gigantour Gigs
After Motorhead were forced to miss the last four shows of the 2012 Gigantour, due to issues with frontman Lemmy Kilmister‘s voice, the band recently apologized to fans via Lemmy’s Facebook page.
Mastodon’s Troy Sanders: System of a Down Not Responsible for Brent Hinds’ Hospitalization
Mastodon singer-bassist Troy Sanders recently sat down with Hysteria Magazine during the band’s residency on Australia’s touring Soundwave Festival. During the interview, Sanders took the opportunity to dispel the rumors once and for all about a reported altercation between Mastodon and System of a Down, which put Mastodon singer-guitarist Brent Hinds in the hospital.
Al Jourgensen Opens Up on Ministry, Buck Satan, Politics + Much More
Talking on the phone with legendary Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen is a strange experience. The incredibly energetic, political and thought-provoking outlaw never holds back in his music — nor in his conversation.
Children of Bodom, Eluveitie + Revocation Put the Pedal to the Metal at New York Show
Finnish metal masters Children of Bodom recently ‘followed the reaper’ to Long Island, New York, delivering their signature brand of neoclassical death metal to their fans — who the band has dubbed the ‘Hate Crew.’ The tour was a celebration of their 15th year playing together under the Children of Bodom name, and the band decided to bring Eluveitie and Revocation along for the ride.
Korn Unveil Dates for Spring 2012 U.S. Tour
Korn have just announced that they are adding yet another leg of dates to their ‘Path of Totality’ tour. After wrapping up a string of U.S. gigs over the weekend, the band will hit the States once again to play a handful of new shows in the spring.
Iron Maiden, Slipknot + Black Label Society Members to Play Marshall’s 50th Birthday Bash
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of iconic amplifier brand Marshall, the company has announced that they will be taking over London, England’s Wembley Arena on Sept. 22 for a massive concert. The show will feature performances by members of bands such as Iron Maiden, Slipknot, the Cult and Black Label Society.
GWAR Recording New Studio Album in Tribute to Late Guitarist
Alien overlords GWAR have just revealed that they have been diligently jamming within their in-house studio to record demos for their next album. This will be GWAR’s first record following the death of guitarist Cory “Flattus Maximus” Smoot late last year.
Marilyn Manson Calls New Album His ‘Grandest Concept Record’ + Disputes ‘Shock Rock’ Label
Marilyn Manson and his band recently finished recording their eighth studio album ‘Born Villain,’ the follow-up to 2009′s ‘The High End of Low.’ Manson claims that he’s turned a corner with his creative process and that ‘Born Villain’ will be unlike any record he has released.
Slash, Limp Bizkit Join Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer + More on Graspop 2012 Lineup
Going to be in the neighborhood of Dessel, Belgium, this June? Then you’d be a fool to miss out on the incredible lineup that the 2012 Graspop Metal Meeting has put together. Newly announced acts such as Slash, Black Label Society and Limp Bizkit join Ozzy Osbourne & Friends, Guns N’ Roses, Motorhead and Slayer on the festival’s power-packed lineup.
Singer Peter Dolving Quits The Haunted
Singer Peter Dolving has quit veteran Swedish metal band The Haunted. The vocalist announced the news earlier this morning (Feb. 29) through a post on his personal Facebook page.
Suffocation Offer Statement on Departure of Drummer Mike Smith
Last week, rumors started to circulate that legendary and longtime Suffocation drummer Mike Smith had left the band. After posting a statement on his official Facebook page regarding his sadness with the state of his relationship with the members of Suffocation. Now, the band has confirmed that Smith is no longer a part of the band.
Dave Mustaine Reaffirms Desire To Play With James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich Again
Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine has said some interesting stuff lately, such as supporting Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum only to rebuke that support, opposing gay marriage, telling women in Africa to “put a plug in it” regarding birth control, but now he has said something even more interesting. In a recent radio interview with Minneapolis radio station 93X, Mustaine spoke about the pro