Kerry King is diving headfirst into his solo career. While Slayer has a few reunion shows lined up, King has a ton of solo tour dates scheduled after his first album, “From Hell I Rise,” drops later this month. And what’s next? Another album, of course! In an interview with The Aquarian, King talked about … Read more
Serj Tankian and System Of A Down haven’t always agreed on everything. Tankian has said he’s not keen on touring anymore, which has slowed down new music from the band. But when you think of System Of A Down, you think of Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan—those four have been the core … Read more
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, 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 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
Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, John 5, and Vince Neil from MÖTLEY CRÜE recently sat down with Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation. They discussed their plans for a new album, their creative collaboration over the past five years, and their work on new tracks like “Dogs Of War” and others. Tommy Lee mentioned their excitement … Read more
Michael “Moose” Thomas, the original drummer of Bullet For My Valentine, recently opened up about his departure from the band and his renewed enthusiasm for his new project, Kill The Lights. In an interview with Graham Finney of V13, Thomas highlighted the differences in creative freedom between the two bands. He mentioned how Kill The … Read more
Slipknot is currently on a tour in 2024 celebrating their debut album from 1999. They’ve recently added Eloy Casagrande, former drummer of Sepultura, to their lineup. With just a couple of performances under their belt this year, Slipknot seems to be delving back into their early material for their live shows. Here are some suggestions … Read more
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
Kerry King and his new band are gearing up for their first European tour this June, promising a mix of classic Slayer tracks and his own compositions. However, King is adamant about not just cashing in on Slayer’s catalog. In a recent interview, he mentioned that while he respects Jeff Hanneman’s contributions, he prefers to … Read more
