Smashing Pumpkins’ new guitarist Kiki Wong is eager to bring back the band’s heavier sound. Wong shared her thoughts on her guitar-playing skills: “Honestly, I may not be the absolute best player out there—in fact, I know I’m not! I’m continuously learning and trying to improve every day. But what I have is an undying … Read more
According to Kerry King, Slayer reunion shows will be rare. In a recent interview with Classic Rock History, the interviewer asked the guitarist about the upcoming three gigs with Slayer. King responded: “It’s not much different at all. It’s the same heads, same cabs, same pedals, same guitars. You know, there will be a lot … Read more
First, we had the return of Summer Slaughter in 2024, and now Mayhem Festival is officially making a comeback! While details are still under wraps, the organizers have started teasing an announcement for the week of May 27. So, keep your eyes peeled! Mayhem Festival originally ran from 2008 to 2015. The festival was supposed … Read more
Dethklok, the fictional heavy metal band from the animated series Metalocalypse, has left a lasting impact on fans worldwide. Despite being an animated creation, the band has gained a devoted following, blending the lines between reality and fiction. The combination of intense music, dark humor, and outrageous antics in Metalocalypse resonated with metal enthusiasts, who … Read more
Babymetal and Electric Callboy have joined forces to release an incredibly energetic and catchy new track, “RATATATA.” This earworm is accompanied by a vibrant music video produced and directed by Schillobros, and it’s sure to stay in your head all day long. Babymetal shared their excitement about the collaboration, saying, “Unbeatable! Let’s ‘Fu Fu’ together … Read more
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is taking on an impressive challenge in his series on Drumeo – learning Tool’s “Pneuma” as quickly as possible. Portnoy impressively nails the track despite the time crunch, and his attempt is filled with plenty of self-deprecating humor as he tries to master Danny Carey’s complex drumming. “I knew this … Read more
Serj Tankian has been busy promoting his new book, Down With The System. This has naturally led to many discussions about System Of A Down and their lack of a new album for nearly 20 years. Recently, Tankian revealed that in 2017 he offered to leave System Of A Down if the band could find … Read more
Bad Omens has called off all their European and UK tour dates for this summer due to vocalist Noah Sebastian’s severe burnout. In a statement from Sebastian, he explained that the decision was made to ensure the future of Bad Omens and to prioritize his own health. “I’ve been dealing with what can only be … Read more
Slipknot delivered an electrifying performance at Sonic Temple over the weekend, despite the absence of founding percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan. Frontman Corey Taylor explained during the show that Crahan had to miss the event due to complications from oral surgery. “Obviously, we are missing one of our brothers,” said Taylor. “Clown broke a tooth yesterday … Read more
Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan recently clarified that he, bassist Paul Gray, and vocalist Anders Colsefni are the original three founding members of the band. Now, in an interview with Fishman Music, Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson details how the band truly came together. Thomson explained that he, Gray, and Colsefni were initially part of a … Read more
