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Bill Ward Addresses Black Sabbath Reunion Show Speculation
With Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler recently sharing their regrets that Black Sabbath's retirement came without a final show featuring Bill Ward, the estranged Sabbath drummer has now publicly addressed speculation about a potential one-off reunion. Ward was initially on board to be part of Black Sabbath's 2010s reunion, but...
The Letter Glenn Danzig Wrote to Cliff Burton About Metallica Covering Misfits
In September of 1985, Glenn Danzig mailed a letter to Cliff Burton regarding Metallica's plans to record Misfits covers. Of course, there is a sad and twisted end to this story because, as fans know, Metallica's Misfits covers were not released until 1987, after Burton's tragic death. Burton's punk fandom...
Gojira Are Playing 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris – How to Watch
With France hosting the 2024, one of the country's greatest metal bands, Gojira, will actually be part of the opening ceremony festivities taking place on Friday (July 26). Local paper Le Parisien (via Time Out) shared some of the performers for tomorrow's opening ceremonies, with Gojira joining Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Aya Nakamura among those who will be featured. The band is reportedly part of a collaborative performance, teaming up with opera singer Marina Viotti during their time in the Olympic spotlight.
The Five Most Anthemic Metal Songs Since 2010, Chosen by Powerwolf’s Matthew Greywolf
What are the five most anthemic metal songs that have been released since 2010? Powerwolf guitarist Matthew Greywolf has your answers!. Powerwolf's career has been built on the back of reliably fist-pumping, anthemic heavy metal spanning two decades. Marrying this immediately appealing style with imaginative themes puts Powerwolf in the cross-section of religion and werewolf mythology.
GWAR’s Grodius Maximus Plays His Favorite Riffs
In this latest episode of Loudwire's Gear Factor video series, GWAR's newest guitarist, Grodius Maximus, plays his favorite riffs. Grodius is a member of the legendary Maximus lineage, succeeding the late Scumdog Flattus Maximus and his six-string heir, Pustulus Maximus. When he zips up his human skin suit, he has been known to take the form of a guitarist in Cancer Christ and Squid Pisser.
Ex-Spiritbox Bassist Bill Crook Has Died
Ex-Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has died. The news was confirmed by fellow musician Kai Turmann, who was a friend and bandmate of Cook's in A Textbook Tragedy, in a post on social media. According to the caption, Crook's mother asked Turmann to inform everyone of his death. "I'm so profoundly...
The Setlist From Limp Bizkit Notorious Woodstock ’99 Performance
What exactly did Limp Bizkit play in their setlist that got Woodstock '99 so riled up?. When it comes to negatively perceived music festivals, the events of Woodstock '99 are often on the tips of the tongue for many responders. And, as shown in the 2021 documentary, Woodstock '99: Peace, Love and Rage, a lot of the blame was pointed toward Limp Bizkit, who's aggressive performance on Saturday, July 24, 1999 seemed to be the tipping point for festival's descent into chaos.
See James Hetfield in Gun Shootout in First Trailer for Upcoming Western Film ‘The Thicket’
You can now see Metallica's James Hetfield in the first trailer for the upcoming western film The Thicket. We first reported on Hetfield's casting in the film in March of 2023. While his role wasn't specified at the time, Tubi shared a first look at some of the characters in late June, and the photos showed the Metallica frontman portraying a sheriff. We still don't know his character's name, though.
Do You Remember These Bands Who Played Woodstock ’99?
The headlines were plenty, with Limp Bizkit, Korn and Red Hot Chili Peppers getting much of the attention from Woodstock '99, but not every band was an A-lister. Do you remember these bands who played the ill-fated Woodstock '99?. For every Dave Matthews Band, The Offspring, Kid Rock and Rage...
Metallica Launch Digital Cliff Burton Exhibit in Online Museum
Metallica officially launched a highly-anticipated digital Cliff Burton exhibit in their Metallica Black Box online museum. Titled "Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton," the first part of the exhibit features pictures, personal letters, interviews and video content for Metallica fans to sift through in honor of the late bassist's life and career.
Viral Pop Star Chappell Roan Adopts Nu-Metal Look at Seattle Block Party Show
Viral pop star Chappell Roan performed at the Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle, Washington over the weekend (July 19), appearing alongside her bandmates dressed like a nu-metal band in the late '90s. Who Is Chappell Roan?. Chappell Roan has become one of the hottest pop acts of 2024. The...
Nu-Metal Songs Fans Would Recommend to Their Future Kid, Reddit Users Discuss
How would you introduce your child to nu-metal and which song would you choose to do it?. For many who grew up with nu-metal, they are now becoming parents and the music that was popular in their youth is now seeing a resurgence. So what songs would you pick to bring your child into the nu-metal fold? That's a recent discussion currently taking place in the Nu-Metal Reddit community, with some familiar bands and songs popping up regularly.
Black Sabbath Members Reunite to Unveil New Uniform for Hometown Soccer Team
Black Sabbath legends Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler have reunited (but not in the way you might expect) as they star in a new ad debuting the new uniform for their hometown Aston Villa Football Club. The Black Sabbath legends have long celebrated their home base of Birmingham, England and...
Jay Weinberg Working With Therapist to Process Split With Slipknot
Jay Weinberg shared that he's been working with a therapist to process his split with Slipknot. The band parted ways with the drummer suddenly in November of 2023 following a performance at a festival in Mexico. The news came from an announcement on their social media. He'd been playing with the 'Knot since 2014 and had been one of their biggest champions in interviews.
The Setlist From Iron Maiden’s First Show With Bruce Dickinson
On Oct. 26, 1981, Bruce Dickinson played his very first show as the new frontman for Iron Maiden. The setlist featured 17 songs, including a cover, as fans in Bologna, Italy witnessed a historic night of heavy metal. A range of factors contributed to the dismissal of Paul Di'Anno, whose...
Photos – All Three Days of Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2024
The 2024 edition of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival was held over the weekend (July 19-21) at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio and we have photos from all three action-packed days of the event. This year's headliners were Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack and Shinedown, with The Offspring, Halestorm,...
Limp Bizkit, Creed + Others Make Rolling Stone’s Worst Album Art List
Limp Bizkit, Creed and a handful of other rock artists made Rolling Stone's new 50 Worst Album Covers of All Time list. While an album's artwork isn't necessarily as important as its musical content, the design can still have a pretty big effect on the record's performance. The cover of an album is supposed to grab a prospective listener's attention, and if it looks bad, they may not be as enticed to listen to it.
Lamb of God and Mastodon Lay Austin to Rest: Review and Photos
There are two types of album-anniversary tours: those that re-energize a band still at the peak of its powers, and those that make you wish a diminished artist had made this decision 10 years earlier. Lamb of God and Mastodon's Ashes of Leviathan tour is unquestionably the former. The co-headlining...
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Names His Favorite Song Contribution
It may come as no surprise to you that Brann Dailor counts "Blood and Thunder" as one of his favorite song contributions to Mastodon, as that has become one of their most beloved tracks over the years, but Full Metal Jackie also asked him about his favorite contribution from other band members that he's come to appreciate and that choice wasn't as obvious.
Butcher Babies Split With Carla Harvey, Both Sides Share Statements
Butcher Babies co-vocalist Carla Harvey has confirmed in a new statement that she left the band six months ago, following a message from the band about the lineup change. Harvey and co-founder Heidi Shepherd had been the beastly duo bringing guttural roars and melodic singing to the modern metal band since their formation in 2010.
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