Megadeth‘s debut album from 1985, “Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!,” is often praised as a standout in its genre. However, according to frontman Dave Mustaine, the album was a bit ahead of its time. In an interview with Trece, Mustaine shared that while “Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?” is his personal favorite, … Read more
Deftones have completed recording their new album musically, with vocalist Chino Moreno now focusing on perfecting the vocals. Moreno shared in an interview at Coachella that they’ve been working on the record for about a year and a half, and he’s dedicated to getting the vocals just right. “We haven’t said much about it publicly,” … Read more
KERRY KING is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album, “From Hell I Rise,” dropping on May 17th under Reigning Phoenix Music. Today, he unveils the project’s latest single, “Residue,” along with its first music video. The video, co-directed by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera, renowned for their work with artists like … Read more
In a recent interview on The Metal Podcast, David Ellefson delved into his involvement with the upcoming “Scorching Latin America 2024” tour alongside veteran thrash metal band OVERKILL. The discussion revolved around Ellefson stepping in to handle bass duties for the tour, filling the shoes of original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, is currently recovering from … Read more
System Of A Down and Deftones are teaming up for a special show on August 17 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. This unique event will also feature The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS, promising an unforgettable experience. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, April 12, with email signups … Read more
My Dying Bride had to pull out of Maryland Death Fest 2024, but Agalloch stepped in to take their place. This show will mark Agalloch’s first East Coast performance since 2014, making it a highly anticipated event since their reunion. The organizers of Maryland Death Fest shared that My Dying Bride canceled all their scheduled … Read more
Neseblod Records, previously known as the Helevete record store famous for its “Black Metal” basement, has suffered significant damage due to a fire in Oslo. The news was reported by Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang (VG), stating that the fire started in the basement and caused extensive destruction to its contents. Grethe Neseblod, co-owner of Neseblod … Read more
Rex Brown has been speaking out about Pantera’s return, whether it’s tribute shows or a full-on reunion. He recently clarified that, for him, Pantera in 2024 isn’t just a tribute band. However, he’s been quiet about the possibility of a new album. In a new interview with American Musical Supply, Brown went into detail about … Read more
Pophouse, the production company behind the Kiss avatars, has made a significant move by acquiring all rights to Kiss’ music, name, logo, and associated assets for a hefty sum of $300 million, as reported by Fortune. This acquisition solidifies Pophouse’s ownership of the band’s entire creative and commercial legacy, marking a new chapter in the … Read more
In a recent Metal Hammer interview, SLAYER’s Kerry King shared his early encounters with METALLICA. He vividly recalled seeing them pre-Bay Area days, even before they were a full-fledged band, reminiscing about watching them perform alongside Dave Mustaine. Kerry was drawn to their speed metal style, which hadn’t been officially labeled as thrash metal yet. … Read more
