SLIPKNOT has released the following statement: "We're sorry to announce that our brother Jim Root [guitar] will not be performing with us at [Rockstar Energy Drink] Mayhem [Festival] today in San Bernardino due to serious health issues. Jim has been seriously sick for the past two weeks and went to the hospital last week where ...
June 2012 - Blabbermouth Archive
LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: Czech TV Report On Today's Court Hearing Available
A video report from Czech Republic's TV Nova on the court hearing for LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe which was held earlier today in Prague in connection with the death of a fan more than two years ago can be seen at this location. The two-and-a-half-minute clip appears to contain low-quality footage ...
DECIBEL Magazine's Inaugural 'Women In Metal' Issue Out Now
Decibel magazine's inaugural "Women In Metal" issue featuring Laura Pleasants (KYLESA), Mlny Parsonz (ROYAL THUNDER) and Marisa Martinez (CRETIN) is on newsstands now. The August issue features a photo session with the three innovative female musicians as well as interviews with JUCIFER, Doro Pesch, LANDMINE MARATHON and an assortment of women in the music industry. ...
SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Says PAUL GRAY Will Never Be Replaced
On Friday, June 29, Robert Herrera sat down with SLIPKNOT mastermind/percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan during his book signing at Book Soup in Hollywood, California. Clown talked about his photo book, "The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey"; Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival; and future plans for SLIPKNOT. You can now watch the chat below. When asked how ...
KISS Performs At Norway's Kollen Sommerfestival (Video)
KISS performed earlier tonight (Saturday, June 30) at the Kollen Sommerfestival in Solo, Norway. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Shout It Out Loud 03. Deuce 04. Makin' Love 05. I Love It Loud 06. Crazy Crazy Nights 07. Shock ...
Animated DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed On 'MK Ondergrond' (Video)
"MK Ondergrond" (meaning "Underground" in Afrikaans) conducted an interview with Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend and Devin's character Ziltoid The Omniscient for the show's Season 2 premiere. You can watch the chat below (Note: The intro is in Afrikaans, but the interview was conducted in English). "MK Ondergrond" (Facebook page) is South Africa's first ...
ANTHRAX Guitarist: RANDY BLYTHE 'Didn't Cause That Fan's Death'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in Prague. The ...
SHADOWS FALL Drummer To Fill In For ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE On 'Mayhem' Tour
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be filling in for ANTHRAX's Charlie Benante on the the first few weeks of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, which kicks off today (Saturday, June 30) in San Bernardino, California. Charlie is recovering from a minor hand injury. Bittner most recently filled in for Benante at two ANTHRAX ...
HOLYHELL Interviewed On Romanian Radio (Video)
Maria Breon and Francisco Palomo of American metallers HOLYHELL recently appeared in a Romanian radio show. The musicians spoke about the misconceptions regarding what happens backstage after gigs, the reason why they delayed the release of their latest album, and gave some exclusive spoilers. They also detailed their literary and musical influences and talked about ...