METALLICA Streams Their Cover Of ELTON JOHN’s “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding”

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Metallica rocked the stage at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. during the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert on March 20. This special event honored the iconic songwriters Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who received the prestigious prize. During their electrifying performance, Metallica treated the audience to a powerful … Read more

ELOY CASAGRANDE Discusses Why He Quit SEPULTURA To Join SLIPKNOT: ‘It Was Complicated’

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Eloy Casagrande, former drummer of SEPULTURA, recently talked about his move to SLIPKNOT. He shared that the opportunity to audition for SLIPKNOT came in December, shortly after SEPULTURA announced their farewell tour. Casagrande recorded videos and played with the band in Palm Springs, going through a rigorous audition process that tested his skills in various … Read more

KERRY KING Expresses Surprise At Not Being Invited To Join Another Band Following SLAYER’s Disbandment: ‘I Don’t Suck!’

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Kerry King was surprised that no bands reached out after SLAYER disbanded. In a recent Metal Hammer issue, he joked about expecting invitations from other bands but not receiving any. “I got a reputation! I don’t suck!” he laughed. “I thought maybe MERCYFUL FATE might come knocking, but no. I was like, ‘What the hell … Read more

SCOTT IAN On SLAYER’s Return: “I Wrote To KERRY And Said: ‘Thanks For Making Me Look Like A Liar.'”

Kerry King and Scott Ian

During their “farewell” tour from May 2018 to November 2019, Slayer took the stage for what they claimed would be their final performances. One of the supporting acts during the 2018 North American leg was Anthrax, featuring the somewhat perturbed Scott Ian in their lineup. In a recent chat with Classic Rock, Ian revealed his … Read more

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