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'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Angry Mobs and "Master of Puppets"

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:40:11 +0000

A band crew member (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica’s roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena.

David Draiman Ensures Eventual Return of Disturbed, Asks for Support of Side Projects

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:03:17 +0000

Disturbed singer David Draiman is currently finding success with his new band Device, whose single 'Vilify' recently topped the Active Rock chart. Meanwhile, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren are taking off with their new outfit Fight or Flight, as bassist John Moyer continues to work with Adrenaline Mob.

Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo By 14 Year Old Girl [VIDEO]

Kelly West — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:38 +0000

I would have to say that I am the biggest Eddie Van Halen there is. Not to many people that I have seen are able to pull off a ‘Van Halen’ solo! In fact I usually say ‘If you are gonna mangle Van Halen, just don’t do it’! HA But this girl has my vote [...]

Gibson Unveils Sully Erna Les Paul Studio Guitar

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:59 +0000

With years of success as a member of Godsmack and a burgeoning solo career, Sully Erna is being honored by Gibson with his own signature guitar. The legendary guitar makers recently revealed their Sully Erna Les Paul Studio model. The guitar, seen below, is ebony black with a pearlescent Godsmack sun emblem emblazoned on the body, paying homage [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000

Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Todd Lyons — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:40 +0000

Legendary keyboardist and co-founder of The Doors Ray Manzarek has died. At the age of 74, Manzarek succumbed to complications with bile duct cancer at a clinic Germany. From ABC: “Manzarek’s Doors band mate, guitarist Robby Krieger, says in a statement, “I’m just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him [...]

Ancients Added to the Lamb of God Show June 2nd

Gaylord Focker — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:40:05 +0000

Sunday June 2nd Lamb of God will take over the Toyota Arena in Kennewick and they will now be joined by a heavy metal band out of Nashville, TN. Ancients will take the place of Terror who will not be at the show in June.

2013 'Pain In The Grass' Line-Up

Todd Lyons — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:45 +0000

94.5 KATS, for the first time ever, is co-presenting Seattle’s legendary Pain in the Grass summer concert festival, also for the first time ever, to The Gorge Amphitheatre for two days of the best The Rock Station has to offer. The festival will be held Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th. Tickets go on [...]

Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Died of Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis; Band + Family Planning Memorial Event

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:52:15 +0000

Following last week's tragic passing of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman on May 2, his official cause of death has been revealed to be alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver, according to a statement from the band. In the same press release, Slayer also announced that a public memorial will be held to honor Hanneman at a yet-to-be-revealed date.

Slash Reveals Velvet Revolver Have 'Very Quietly Been Looking' for a New Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:16:19 +0000

Rock supergroup Velvet Revolver has been struggling with lineup issues for quite some time now since parting with vocalist Scott Weiland. Conflicting stories on Weiland's place in the band have been prevalent for a year now, but Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash just made it public that the band is "very quietly" looking for a new singer.

Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Remembers His and Jeff Hanneman's Punk Rock Roots

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:37:33 +0000

Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo continues to mourn his late bandmate Jeff Hanneman with a new post on the percussionist's personal Facebook page. Lombardo shared a picture of Hanneman and himself from "around 1982" while regaling fans with a backstory on the punk rock roots shared between Hanneman and himself.

Rush's Alex Lifeson Gives Best Acceptance Speech Ever

Todd Lyons — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:50:41 +0000

After over a decade of being snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Canadian power trio RUSH finally got their just due when they were inducted into the pantheon on April 18th, 2013 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. What ensued might be the most epic award acceptance speech ever. Following [...]

James Hetfield: Metallica Haven't Even Started Writing for New Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:15 +0000

Yes, Metallica do plan on recording a new album, but frontman James Hetfield has reiterated his bandmates' recent statements that the process of putting together the disc has been a slow one. In fact, he reveals that the songwriting portion has yet to even begin.

Sepultura Planning to Release New Album in 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:02:03 +0000

Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura have just revealed that they are about to enter the studio once again! Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green announced the band’s intent to release a new full-length album before the end of 2013, most likely during October or November. Sepultura received mostly positive reviews for their previous effort, ‘Kairos,’ which was unleashed [...]

Watch Justin Bieber Nearly Get Attacked Onstage

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:30:13 +0000

Ever thought about rushing the stage at a Biebz concert? Well, think again. During a recent concert in Dubai, Justin Bieber was given a little scare at the hands of a fan and/or crazed attacker who managed to get onstage and hug and/or grab the teen superstar in the middle of a song. And while [...]

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler on Return to Rehab: 'I Picked Up a Bottle and Drank'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:28:32 +0000

On May 2, former Guns N' Roses and current Adler drummer Steven Adler admitted himself back into rehab for undisclosed substance abuse. The band Adler was forced to postpone its summer tour dates due to the drummer's return to rehab, and Adler himself has just written an official statement detailing exactly why he needed to go back again.

Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars Offers Update After Canadian Concert Attack

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:23:54 +0000

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars has signed online to alert fans that he's okay after being knocked to the ground mid-performance by a concertgoer who rushed the stage in Saskatchewan, Canada Saturday night (May 4).

Watch Device Perform 'Close My Eyes Forever' Live w/ Lzzy Hale at The Carolina Rebellion Festival

Gaylord Focker — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:41:10 +0000

This weekend Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina was supposed to be racing with rock n roll as the Carolina Rebellion Festival took place, sort. The bands took the stage for a full day on Saturday but due to inclement weather the show promoters had to cancel the second day off the festival. Before promoters [...]

Halestorm + David Draiman Perform Led Zeppelin Classic at 2013 Revolver Golden Gods

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:30:38 +0000

Halestorm rocked their Grammy-winning song 'Love Bites (So Do I)' and 'I Miss the Misery' at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods on May 2, but really raised things to a fevered pitch by introducing Device's David Draiman. While many might have expected Lzzy Hale and Drai

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:50 +0000

It’s with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago. Hanneman passed away today, May 2, at 11AM PST this morning near his Southern California home. The iconic Slayer shredder had been forced [...]