Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

ROBB FLYNN Tried To Do A New MACHINE HEAD Album With CHRIS KONTOS & LOGAN MADER

Machine Head did a ton of touring and livestreams around the 25th anniversary of their Burn My Eyes album in 2019. The lineup for those shows included Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern alongside Burn My Eyes-era drummer Chris Kontos and guitarist Logan Mader. Flynn went on to recruit guitarist Wacław “Vogg” […]

ROB ZOMBIE Brings Back Original Guitarist MIKE RIGGS Live, JOHN 5’s Status Unclear

Rob Zombie was joined on stage by original guitarist Mike Riggs for his Aftershock Festival set, telling the crowd Riggs had returned “after a 20-year absence.” Zombie didn’t say anything else about if Riggs was a permanent member of the band or where John 5 is (or if he’s even in the band anymore), though […]

DANNY ELFMAN & THE LOCUST Stream “Cruel Compensation” Remix

Who would’ve ever thought we’d get Danny Elfman and grindcore weirdos The Locust teaming up for a song? But hey, it happened and it’s gloriously strange. The duo are now streaming their remix of Elfman‘s “Cruel Compensation” off the recent record Bigger. Messier. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Check out the Dark Details-directed music video […]

This AI-Generated Video For SOUNDGARDEN’s “Black Hole Sun” Is Extremely Cool And Extremely Creepy

Last month we reported on new AI that is able to create videos just with the input of lyrics to some of the most popular songs in music history. Videos to songs such as Metallica‘s “Enter Sandman,” Queen‘s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and Blue Oyster Cult‘s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” feature fascinating image renditions based […]

CHRIS CAREY (POISON IDEA, Etc.) Dead At 51 Years Old

Chris Carey, bassist for Poison Idea and Burning Leather and guitarist for Dead Conspiracy and Religious War, has passed away at 51 years old. Brooklyn Vegan points out that the news of Carey‘s death comes from his longtime collaborator Frankie Delmane. We wish Carey‘s friends and family all the best at this time. Advertisement. Scroll […]

KHEMMIS Announces New Bassist

Khemmis parted ways with original bassist Daniel Beiers in 2020 and recruited Glacial Tomb bassist David Small for touring duties in 2021. Khemmis has now announced Small as their new permanent bassist, as he clearly brings the low end thunder needed for those powerful Khemmis riffs! Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “WE RIDE ONCE MORE […]

NICK OLIVERI Calls Out Former Bandmates For Not Letting KYUSS Continue In 2022

Former Kyuss bassist Nick Oliveri really wishes he could go out and play some Kyuss music for the fans, but unfortunately the name isn’t his to use. In an interview with Goetia Media, Oliveri expressed his disappointment that guitarist Josh Homme and bassist Scott Reeder own the name but have no intention to do anything […]

RUSH Comments On Returning To The Last Venue They Played A Show With NEIL PEART

Rush played their final show at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA on August 1, 2015. Rush unofficially disbanded in 2018 and more formally announced their end after the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Then on September 27, 2022, Rush returned to The Kia Forum a full seven years later to play the […]

RAMMSTEIN Once Again Bans European Ticket Reseller From Ripping Off Fans

Rammstein has successfully blocked ticket reseller platform Viagogo from selling any tickets to Rammstein’s 2023 European tour. According to IQ Mag, the Hamburg Regional Court has ruled in Rammstein and European promoter MCT Agentur’s favor, making Eventim the only platform allowed to sell tickets for their upcoming tour. The ruling cites consumer protection regulations put […]

One-On-One with AUTOPSY’s CHRIS REIFERT

Fathers of grimy, slimy, sticky, icky death metal Autopsy are poised to uncork their first full-length album of new material in eight years this September. Morbidity Triumphant (out September 30 through Peaceville Records), is an unquestioned and uncompromising Autopsy record, in all its blood and guts glory. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. In advance of […]