New Music The Sloppy Boys Do Hella Pot Tokes In Video for AC/DC-fied “The Mastah Bong Rippah” February 5, 2021 11:08am For those of you who don’t know, The Sloppy Boys are a party rock band made up of members of comedy troupe The Birthday Boys, who once had a pretty hilarious show on IFC. The […]
New Music New Metal Out Today: 2/5 February 5, 2021 10:05am It’s Friday, which means two things: giving the week the finger and new music! Tune in every Friday for The Pit’s round-up of new releases, from singalong hard rock to pus-drenched underground death metal. Keep […]
News Slayer’s Kerry King: “Alexi Laiho Was A Guitar God” February 5, 2021 9:21am As a metal guitarist, getting the approval and praise of those that came before you is a big deal. Given how competitive guitarists can be, and how much swagger and attitude factors into the role, […]
New Music System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian Reveals Details for New Solo EP, Releases Video for First Single February 5, 2021 8:22am Back in December, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian announced the release date for his upcoming solo EP Elasticity. Now, Serj has revealed the full details of the EP, as well as the first single […]
Last Words Gatecreeper’s Chase Mason Talks Clean Vs. Harsh Vocals In This Week’s Last Words February 4, 2021 2:51pm Death metal vocals: a powerful expression of the beast within, or a bad imitation of Cookie Monster? Since the first thrash singers decided they didn’t give a shit about whether or not people could understand […]
RIP Alexi Laiho’s Widow Shares Photos From His Funeral Service February 4, 2021 12:20pm Earlier this year, the metal world was shocked to learn that Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho had passed away at the age of 41. Not only was Alexi an incredible guitar player, he was also a proud supporter […]
News King Diamond Is Currently Writing New Mercyful Fate and Solo Material February 4, 2021 10:40am A new King Diamond album is always an event worth celebrating, but a new Mercyful Fate album is a monumental milestone in metal history. The satanic virtuosos — for whom Diamond was the lead singer, […]
Lists The 10 Greatest Alice Cooper Stage Gags of All Time February 4, 2021 10:17am There will never be another onstage showman in rock and metal like Alice Cooper. Between his banging hard-rock anthems, his elaborate stage show, and his own personal swagger, Alice has entranced audiences around the world […]
News Dita Von Teese and Trent Reznor Make Statements About Marilyn Manson February 4, 2021 8:19am Earlier this week, actress Evan Rachel Wood came forward and confirmed that the abusive partner she’d referenced in previous statements was in fact shock rocker Marilyn Manson. These stories have since been corroborated by a […]
News John Carpenter: This Year’s ‘Halloween Kills’ Is “Brilliant…The Ultimate Slasher” February 3, 2021 12:12pm Last month, horror fans got their first look at Michael Myers in Halloween Kills, the upcoming sequel to the critically-acclaimed 2018 reboot of the Halloween franchise. Now, in a new interview, director John Carpenter, who created the […]
