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Emmure Singer Electrocuted on Stage in Moscow – Clueless Band Plays On [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:08:30 +0000

We've heard about a lot of things happening on stage in the last couple decades...the Justin Bieber attack being the most hysterical! Punch him again!

But last night in Moscow, the singer for deathcore band Emmure was electrocuted on stage! No, it wasn't part of the show, they didn't set it up as a shock tactic performance.

The stage wasn't grounded or something, and when he put his lips to the microphone...ZAAAAAAPPPPP!

Drowning Pool Performance of "Step Up" with New Singer – What Do You Think? [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:30:18 +0000

So I’ve been not too solidly behind the new singer for drowning pool, just based off of the new songs I’ve heard from the new album. But when I saw the link for this, one of my favorite DP songs, I had to give this guy another chance. It’s better than I thought, after hearing [...]

Killswitch Engage Officially Confirm Jesse Leach as New Singer

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:06:37 +0000

Confirming an earlier report, Killswitch Engage have replaced recently departed singer Howard Jones by turning to a familiar face (and voice): original vocalist Jesse Leach. The news, first broken a couple of days ago on the band’s website with a post consisting simply of a new photo of Leach with his old bandmates, was confirmed [...]

Worst Church Singer Ever! [VIDEO][POLL]

Teresa Provencio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:42:38 +0000

This poor guy has the worst singing voice! He’s singing a song called “Looking for a City” in church. He brags about his talent! I have to believe that God doesn’t care how you sound, as long as you believe what you are singing. I only hope the parishoners feel the same way! Why Does [...]

Killswitch Engage Accepting Audition Tapes for New Singer

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:45:38 +0000

With all the attention that has built up around Killswitch Engage in the last five days, fans are foaming at the mouth to learn who may become the next vocalist for the metalcore band. Turns out one of those very fans could become the next KsE frontman, as the band is now accepting audition tapes.

Saliva Introduce New Singer After Parting Ways With Josey Scott

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:18:43 +0000

Back in November, radio station KFMX in Lubbock, Texas, got the scoop that lead singer Josey Scott had decided to leave his band Saliva to pursue a career as a Christian solo artist. At that time, the band wasn’t sure if they would continue on without Scott or replace him, and now, the verdict is in!

Drowning Pool Part Ways With Singer, Look for New Frontman

Jon Wiederhorn — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:37:12 +0000

Hard rockers Drowning Pool are once again seeking a new vocalist, having parted ways with singer Ryan McCombs. “We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple singers … maybe we suffer from reverse ‘lead singer’s disease’,” quipped guitarist and vocalist C.J. Pierce about the band’s third frontman change in 10 [...]

Anthrax Singer Talks About Getting Tackled During Show

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:25:27 +0000

Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna was attacked during an Oct. 22 show at L.A.’s Club Nokia while on tour to support the band’s new album ‘Worship Music.’ In an interview with Metal Assault, Belladonna commented on the incident.

Death Metal Singer Does Vocal Warm-ups to Piano Playing Scales [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:04:28 +0000

Death Metal has been around for awhile. Some people call it Cookie Monster rock. Others just scratch their heads trying to make out the lyrics, which, if you really pay attention, have a lot to do with destruction, death and damnation. But it has a warm, fuzzy side! For instance, did you know Death Metal singers [...]

Biohazard Puts Out a Public Call for a New Lead Singer

Shauna Wright — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:41:03 +0000

Wanna be a rock star? Biohazard has announced it’s holding open auditions to replace lead singer and founding member Evan Seinfeld, who departed in June. A statement from the group reads: “ATTENTION SINGERS!!! You think you got what it takes to be one of the voices for Biohazard? Send us your music, videos, links, etc., [...]

[VIDEO] Meet The Korean Susan Boyle, Sung-bong Choi

Duke Keith — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:06:47 +0000

Every country seems to find one. That special story of the wallflower with the golden voice. And every country has a "(your country here)'s Got Talent" these days to show them off. "Britain's Got Talent" gave us Susan Boyle. Now, "Korea's Got Talent" gives us an orphaned street kid named Sung-bong Choi...

Corey Taylor Will Not Be New Velvet Revolver Singer

Mardi Gras — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:54:12 +0000

Sad but very true! In a recent interview, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash put an end to the rumors that Slipknot and Stone Sour singer Cory Taylor will replace Scott Weiland as the band’s next lead singer, but it was confirmed that Taylor tried out for the band’s vacant lead singer position, he just didn’t [...]

Velvet Revolver "Looking" at Corey Taylor

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:17:05 +0000

Slash confirmed with The Charlotte Observer that the band is looking at Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour to front Velvet Revolver. No decisions have been made since Slash is touring right now for his solo album, though. The Charlotte Observer: Where does VELVET REVOLVER stand on finding a new singer? Slash: There was truth to [...]

Velvet Revolver "Dating" A New Singer

Johnnie Walker — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:28:04 +0000

Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver told The Pulse of Radio that the band has found someone they like to replace Scott Weiland, but it’s still too early to make any definite statements. “We got somebody that were really liking a lot,” he said. “We cant make the announcement yet because were dating, you know. We [...]

Myles Kennedy Wasn't Asked To Sing For Velvet Revolver

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:22:20 +0000

Contrary to what a lot of people have been saying on the internet, Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge has never been offered the singer slot in Velvet Revolver. “There was talk of that, but no, I was never officially given that offer. I think it was floated around, it was mentioned, and it would be [...]