Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

This Ice Bucket Shaped Like IRON MAIDEN’s Mascot EDDIE’s Head Is A Summer Essential

Let’s be honest: a lot of merch doesn’t fulfill our real needs. Like feeding our drinking habits, for example. Sure, there’s options; custom craft brews are delicious, and don’t get me started on the shot glasses. But get ready to stack those Troopers on ice with gusto, boy-o, because this metal forged ice bucket in […]

NIGHTMARER (THE OCEAN, Ex-GIGAN) Stays Dissonant With New Single “Throe Of Illicit Withdrawal”

Nightmarer is back with a dissonant-as-hell new single “Throe Of Illicit Withdrawal” and a new album Deformity Adrift due out May 3. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Nightmarer is vocalist John Collett (ex-Gigan), guitarists Simon Hawemann (ex-War From A Harlots Mouth) and Keith Merrow (Conquering Dystopia, Demisery), bassist Brendan Sloan (Convulsing), and drummer Paul Seidel […]

Vol. 2, Streams NINE INCH NAILS Cover

Static-X is ringing in 2023 with the second installment of their Project Regeneration series. Project Regeneration: Vol. 2 features some of the the final vocal performances by the late and great frontman Wayne Static backed by the band’s original Wisconsin Death Trip lineup of bassist Tony Campos, guitarist Koichi Fukuda, and drummer Ken Jay. Advertisement. […]

BRAND OF SACRIFICE Streams “Dynasty,” Announces New EP

Brand Of Sacrifice is now streaming their new single “Dynasty” alongside the announcement of their EP Between Death And Dreams, due out April 21. Much like everything else we’ve seen from Brand Of Sacrifice, the new single comes alongside a gorgeously cinematic music video directed by Orie McGuinness. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “A big […]

MEGADETH To Livestream The Show That’s Rumored To Feature MARTY FRIEDMAN

Rumors began circulating last month that Marty Friedman would join Megadeth on stage for the first time in 23 years on February 27 at the Nippon Budokan venue in Tokyo. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Now – and for no reason at all – Megadeth has named the show They Only Come Out At Night […]

OZZY OSBOURNE Wins Best Metal Performance & Best Rock Album GRAMMY Awards

The GRAMMYs just kicked off for the night, which of course means that the rock and metal categories have already been announced. This year’s GRAMMY awards ceremony saw Ozzy Osbourne take home the award in the Best Metal Performance category for his song “Degradation Rules,” and the award in the Best Rock Album category for […]

Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of DEF LEPPARD Shooting Their Cameo For The Film Bank Of Dave 

Def Leppard recently shot a cameo scene for the Netflix film Bank of Dave, and now, you can check out some of the behind the scenes footage of that shoot just above. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “Bank Of Dave is kind of like the new Full Monty, the new Amongst Giants, the new Brassed Off,” singer Joe […]

JASON NEWSTED Getting Back Into Metal With A New, Unknown Band

Former Metallica bassist and Newsted frontman Jason Newsted is getting back into making heavy metal. During a Q&A session with Gator 98.7 FM’s Gator Garage, Newsted reveals he just wrapped up the first Chophouse Band record since their formation over 30 years ago, and is turning his eye once back to the world of headbanging. […]

A Multi-Day Hair Metal Extravaganza Invaded Key West

The warm and inviting climate of South Florida is among the more fitting venues for a good time away from the daily grind, and such an occasion also bodes well for those looking to revel in the party-obsessed nostalgia offered by the iconic 80s rock bands of the Sunset Strip. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. […]