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Yesterday, on March 14th, a reimagined rendition of SLIPKNOT’s iconic album “Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.” emerged, courtesy of the band’s original vocalist, Anders Colsefni. However, a storm brewed as Colsefni took to his Facebook sanctuary to unveil a troubling revelation regarding the album’s resurrection: it was unleashed into the world without his blessing. In a … Read more

In a candid discussion with Sense Music Media, the enigmatic frontman of OBITUARY, John Tardy, delved into the intricacies of the band’s creative process and the significance of taking ample time between album releases. Reflecting on the evolution of their songwriting, Tardy illuminated the importance of allowing ideas to gestate, marinate, and ultimately flourish over … Read more

In a recent chat with Drumeo, Wolfgang Van Halen discussed his role in Van Halen, particularly how he and his uncle, Alex Van Halen, had to cover for Eddie Van Halen’s timing during performances. “I think I saw you playing bass in 2012 on A Different Kind of Truth Tour with Van Halen playing, I … Read more

The long-awaited reunion between Wolfgang Van Halen and Michael Anthony was truly a family affair. When Anthony surprised Wolfgang backstage in Las Vegas, the two hadn’t seen each other in over two decades, setting aside any lingering tensions following Wolfgang’s replacement of Anthony in Van Halen. “People try to make it seem like there’s animosity … Read more

Shinedown’s Brent Smith isn’t just giving lip service when he calls fans the band’s “only boss.” In a recent iHeartRadio interview, he described their relationship with the audience as a driving force behind Shinedown’s music and approach. This isn’t about pandering, but a fundamental belief that their work resonates because of that connection. “Whether they’ve … Read more

Sebastian Bach used a Q&A session on ‘The 80s Cruise’ to vent about Skid Row’s lack of reunion, drawing an unflattering comparison to the therapy-fueled drama in Metallica’s ‘Some Kind of Monster’ documentary. “Nobody helped Skid Row… it was like, ‘You guys are on your own. Figure it out,’” he complained. Pointing to the success … Read more

Trent Reznor, the famously introspective frontman of Nine Inch Nails, marked the 30th anniversary of ‘The Downward Spiral’ with a social media post that revealed deep ambivalence. While admitting that dwelling on the past “feels dangerous”, he found himself revisiting the raw, self-destructive album. The result was both moving and painful – “it still excites … Read more

Sharon Osbourne, never one to mince words, dropped a verbal bombshell inside the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house by taking aim at Adele’s accent. Prompted by Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith questioning if Adele has “lost her way,” Osbourne pounced. “That whole ‘Oh love, I’m so English’ routine? Cut the crap,” she scoffed, ” You don’t … Read more

Marilyn Manson’s social media channels broke a years-long silence with the bombshell announcement of a summer tour alongside Five Finger Death Punch and Slaughter to Prevail. The controversial rocker, facing a maelstrom of abuse allegations, appears undeterred. His Instagram post, featuring only the tour poster with the caption “Marilyn Manson will be going on tour … Read more

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner opened up to Ultimate Guitar about the ongoing collaboration with band legend Glenn Tipton, whose battle with Parkinson’s disease impacts his physical performance. The disease deteriorates motor skills, making the complex fretwork Tipton is known for increasingly difficult. Yet, as Faulkner notes, Tipton’s songwriting spark lives on, a testament to … Read more