METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, who has made no secret of his liberal views, was asked in a brand new interview with Vulture if he ever discusses politics with frontman James Hetfield, who has described himself as being somewhat conservative politically. "I swear to you, I talk to James Hetfield about most things on ...
SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs has once again weighed in on underdog Donald Trump's stunning upset of Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election, saying that while he is not a Trump supporter, he "would have voted for Satan" over Clinton. Trump shocked the political establishment and the world by becoming the 45th president in one ...
Veteran rockers STRYPER will continue making albums and touring despite the band's recent announcement that they will "take a hiatus" in early 2017. Asked by Nick of the WSOU radio station if STRYPER was still planning to go on a break following the completion of the recent tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum ...
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have paid tribute to their former singer Scott Weiland on the first anniversary of his death. They wrote in a Facebook post: "Here we are. A year has passed since you've been gone. We often think of you and are reminded of you daily with many memories. Then there is the music ...
Kirk Hammett says that reconnecting with Dave Mustaine at METALLICA's 30th-anniversary shows helped the MEGADETH frontman let go of some of his sadness, anger and frustration over being fired from METALLICA. Mustaine, who was the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, was dismissed from the band by drummer Lars Ulrich in 1983. He was replaced by ...
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On attempting to balance the creative aspect of OPETH with touring demands: Mikael: "I don't necessarily like that there's no equilibrium between the creative ...
Inside The Mosh and Xpress Radio conducted an interview with vocalist Andrea Ferro of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL prior to the band's November 10 show at the Marble Factory in Bristol, England. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On blending old influences with new on LACUNA ...
Veteran radio personality Jenn Marino, who in 2014 joined MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx as co-host of "Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx" and "The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx", recently conducted an interview with KORN frontman Jonathan Davis. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed ...
According to Soundi, HIM frontman Ville Valo makes a guest appearance on "Xmas Song", the new Christmas single from former HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy. The official Pete Veijalainen-directed video for the track can now be seen below. "Xmas Song" will be released in Finland on December 7 via Ainoa Productions Oy. The ...
ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte played his second show with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH last night (Friday, December 2) at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Labonte is filling in for regular FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody who "has fallen ill" and is currently receiving treatment. Fan-filmed video footage of the Hershey ...
