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Kittie Reveal More Details About Crowd-Funded Anniversary DVD + Book
Kittie, who burst onto the mainstream metal scene in 1999 with their debut 'Spit,' after forming in Canada in 1996, are celebrating their past with a 20th anniversary documentary project.
Disturbed’s David Draiman Readies Wingman App, Talks Tech Investments
Disturbed and Device singer and new father David Draiman has launched Wingman, a social media app that is meant to be a light in the digital darkness. Despite the name (and the cultural connotation of a "wingman"), it has nothing to do with scoring chicks.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Suggests ‘Maybe Next Year’ for New Studio Album
It's not a concrete or a firm date, but it's something to go on! Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich commented on the band's writing and recording process for its next album, the follow up to 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' in a new interview with Argentina-based media outlet TN (seen above).
Drummer Dave Lombardo Doesn’t Ever Foresee a Reunion With Slayer
Ousted drummer Dave Lombardo doesn't ever foresee a return to Slayer. This news shouldn't shock the fans who have been following (or have been bummed out by) the drama surrounding Lombardo's most recent exit from the band. Things have been acrimonious and messy, with private details about financials and other business and personal issues becoming public knowledge.
Hellyeah Stream New Songs ‘Sangre por Sangre’ + ‘Cross to Bier’
Hellyeah have shared a pair of thunderous new songs from their upcoming fourth album 'Blood for Blood,' which isn't out until June 10. These two tracks -- 'Sangre por Sangre (Blood for Blood)' and 'Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones),' the latter of which was made available for free download -- will certainly tide you over until the release date gets here.
Justin Bieber Arrested in Miami
Another day, more Bieber drama. Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami, Fla. early this morning (Jan. 23), and for the worst possible reason.
Ray Manzarek Twitter Tributes: X, Billie Joe Armstrong + More Honor Late Doors Legend
Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died yesterday (May 20) at the age of 74 after a battle with bile duct cancer. As the news of his passing rippled through the music community, rock musicians took to Twitter to express their condolences and respect -- and to share their love for an artist who helped shape a generation of musicians.
Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in California [Video]
Dave Grohl joined the Rolling Stones onstage last night (May 19) in Anaheim, Calif., strapping on his guitar and performing 'Bitch' -- from 'Sticky Fingers' -- with the boys!
Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dead at 53
Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Australian band the Divinyls, died on Sunday, April 21, at the age of 53. The singer, best known for the 1991 smash 'I Touch Myself,' reportedly died at home in New York City following bouts with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
OK Go Launch Video Contest for ‘I’m Not Through’
OK Go are known for their innovative and creative music videos, namely 'Here It Goes Again' and 'This Too Shall Pass.' It's their "thing." They want to keep the streak alive with their video for the song 'I'm Not Through,' so the band is enlisting your help. That is, if you're a budding filmmaker.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Ex-Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Form Supergroup
A new supergroup is in the works, Rolling Stone reports, and it features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and onetime Screaming Trees' drummer Barrett Martin. The as-yet-unnamed unit still needs a vocalist, but the search is on for singers to help them crystallize their ideas and form some new ones.
Billy Corgan Stars in Wrestling-Themed Commercial for Chicago Furniture Store
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan is a lifelong wrestling fan, and rather than love it from a distance, as most fans would, the rocker has launched his own Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion company. To further demonstrate his love for the entertainment sport, and for his native city, Corgan appears in a wrestling-themed commercial for the Chicago furniture store Walter E. Smit