We find Kevin Sharp in an unenviable yet familiar situation to any musician during a lengthy tour: deep in a limbo between towns waiting on the resolution to aggravating mechanical troubles. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Sharp (ex-Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Primate), is on call to dive deep into the conception and release of Venomous […]
Defining success in the metalcore scene usually boils down to pointing at Pennsylvania five-piece August Burns Red and saying “that”. Two decades in the trade have garnered plenty of positive response to their unique style – not to mention two GRAMMY nods for their troubles – all while their trademark tweaking of dials and knobs […]
Ozzy Osbourne has had his fair share of stylistic looks through the decades. Does anybody remember when he cut off all his hair? Frankly, who could forget? Still, through it all, there have been a number of iconic poses that Ozzy has struck through the years, but one crazy moment in photography history came on […]
Former Iron Maiden vocalist and current solo artist Blaze Bayley has suffered a heart attack at home. According to his management, Bayley is doing well but has understandably postponed his March and April shows. We wish Bayley all the best with his recovery and hope he can make his shows later this year. Advertisement. Scroll […]
Sargent House founder Cathy Pellow has stepped down from her position at the label after allegations against her have surfaced online. Henry Kohen of the band Mylets posted a lengthy statement detailing his time living in a residence shared by Sargent House employees. Kohen said he was molested by associate of the label Graeme Flegenheimer, […]
If Metallica are a bunch of average players, then I guess we’re all just awful musicians. In a new interview with Cigar Aficionado, Metallica frontman and downpicking machine James Hetfield expressed his thoughts on the band being greater than the sum of their “average” parts. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “I know individually we’re all […]
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 […]