VENDED, led by Griffin Taylor, the talented son of Corey Taylor from iconic bands SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR, has recently unveiled a captivating music video for their latest single, “The Far Side.” Adding to their lineage of rock royalty, the band features Simon Crahan on drums, who happens to be the son of SLIPKNOT‘s Shawn … Read more
Last night, under the starry embrace of Osaka, Japan, the pulse of heavy music surged as Jay Weinberg, erstwhile drummer of SLIPKNOT, took the stage for his inaugural performance with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. The air crackled with anticipation, a palpable energy reverberating through the venue as fans bore witness to this historic moment. Below, you can … Read more
During a recent captivating episode of “The Power Hour,” the legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde delved into the depths of reminiscence, unraveling Ozzy Osbourne‘s fascinating perspective on the zenith of BLACK SABBATH’s illustrious career, juxtaposed against Geezer Butler’s profound admiration for the quintessential essence embodied in “Master of Reality.” The first eight opuses of BLACK SABBATH … Read more
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