News Body Count’s Ernie C On Playing Video Games With Lemmy and the 30th Anniversary Of the Band’s Debut Album June 27, 2022 11:30am Thirty years ago, Ernie C and rapper Ice-T formed Body Count. Pulling inspiration from the world of metal, punk, and crossover – with Ice bringing in his incredible talent for storytelling – Body Count proved […]
News The Metal God Rob Halford Is Getting His Own Funko Pop June 27, 2022 10:30am The Metal God Rob Halford (of Judas Priest) is getting his very own Funko Pop! Whereas several members of Slipknot and Iron Maiden mascot Eddie have gotten their own Funkos before, Halford has finally joined […]
News Kirk Hammett Talks About The Metallica Fan Who Just Happened To Be An Infamous Serial Killer June 27, 2022 9:30am When it comes to Metallica fans, you don’t tend to immediately think of infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez. During a recent conversation with NME, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked, “Who’s been the most unexpected […]
News ‘That Guy’s Crazy’: Why Kerry King Quit Megadeth In ’84 After Just 5 Shows June 26, 2022 6:15pm Here’s an often overlooked moment in metal history: Slayer’s Kerry King’s brief tenure with fellow metal legends, Megadeth. In 1984, Dave Mustaine invited Kerry to join his first post-Metallica band. However, the collaboration was incredibly […]
News Rage Against The Machine & Fans Raise ~$500k for Reproductive Rights June 26, 2022 9:00am In the wake of the shocking decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe V. Wade, Rage Against the Machine are admirably donating half a million dollars to support reproductive rights organizations. The funds were […]
News Watch: There Is A Documentary About The Lemmy Statue That Went Up At Hellfest June 26, 2022 8:00am Earlier this week, it was reported that a giant Lemmy statue went up at the heavy metal festival Hellfest. This statue was created by Caroline Brisset, and it also contains a portion of Lemmy’s ashes. […]
News ‘I just won’t play music with him anymore’: Megadeth Frontman Opens Up About David Ellefson’s Exit From The Band June 26, 2022 8:00am Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to how it was “hard on him” letting go of David Ellefson. Back in May of 2021, Ellefson was let go from the band following a sex scandal he was […]
News Watch: L.A. Guns Guitarist Played Live Show From A Bathroom Due to Panic Disorder June 26, 2022 8:00am L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns struggles with a panic disorder that can be triggered by heat; so, in order to take part in one of the band’s recent live shows, Tracii Guns created a set […]
News ‘I OD’d Twice Before I Was 16’: Corey Taylor On Early Life Struggle with Drugs June 25, 2022 9:08am Last year during the height of the Covid pandemic lockdown, Corey Taylor was a guest on ‘Jackass’ star Steve-O’s podcast, Wild Ride!. On the show, Corey was asked if he was comfortable sharing stories about […]
News Watch: Guitarist Steve Vai Jams Out On His New Multi-Neck Guitar The ‘Hydra’ June 25, 2022 8:00am Steve Vai is a now legendary guitarist who has lived an extraordinary career (playing for such acts like Frank Zappa’s band). When it comes to his solo career, Steve Vai has released ten studio albums; […]