I have to admit: I’ve always enjoyed the sound of an upright bass. And beyond its sound, I’m just fascinated by anyone who can hold such a monster of an instrument, and still have the most incredible poise to produce the most interesting of sonic excursions. Stripping away all the grandeur, it’s an impressive instrument, […]
Founding Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny has sadly passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Saliva only revealed Swinny‘s condition a few hours ago, and now vocalist Bobby Amaru has issued a statement confirming Swinny‘s death. We wish Swinny‘s family and friends all the best at this time. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “I’m not even […]
It took almost four years and nearly a dozen recording studios across four countries, but Australian progressive extreme metal outfit Ne Obliviscaris are nearing the release of what could be their opus, Exul (available worldwide March 24 through Season of Mist). Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Evidently, the process was anything but smooth sailing. Co-founder, […]
It took nearly 10 years, but Ricky Hoover (ex-Suffokate) has returned to heavy metal, and he’s done so mounting a blasphemous, blackened steed of epic death metal in the Las Vegas based Ov Sulfur. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Set to release their debut album The Burden ov Faith on March 24 through Century Media […]
Drummer Carmine Appice recently said in an interview that Mick Mars wasn’t getting along with the other members of Mötley Crüe toward the end of his touring career. Appice spoke at length about Mars not being happy that his final tour with the band was “pre-recorded and that everything was on tape,” that Mars felt […]
YouTuber Steve Welsh really knows how to wear a look well. He has stylistically chosen to stay in the the 90s by choice, regardless what fashions have come and gone in the last 30 years, Father Time be damned. He’s got the nose ring, the scruff, and he don’t give a fuck. Advertisement. Scroll to […]
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Drowning Pool has been rejoined by vocalist Ryan McCombs, who originally sang for the group between 2005 and 2011. The news comes from Metal Edge, to whom members of both Drowning Pool and McCombs‘ current band Soil commented. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “When I stepped away from music back in 2004, I only got […]
Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn has some questions about Rolling Stone‘s latest list entitled The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time. Flynn expresses his thanks for the publication including Machine Head‘s “Davidian” on the list, but isn’t sure why the massively influential (and usual candidates to be added to The Big Four) Exodus […]
Overkill is back after four years with a new record Scorched due out April 14 and a new single called “Wicked Place”. Scorched was mixed by Colin Richardson and his assistant engineer Chris Clancy, mastered by Maor Appelbaum, and once again features artwork by Travis Smith. Check it out below and pre-order Scorched here. Advertisement. […]