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Kittie Reveal More Details About Crowd-Funded Anniversary DVD + Book
Kittie, who burst onto the mainstream metal scene in 1999 with their debut 'Spit,' after forming in Canada in 1996, are celebrating their past with a 20th anniversary documentary project.
Mastodon Reveal New Album and Song Titles
Mastodon are dropping plenty of pieces of information on their upcoming sixth album. After revealing that the platter is near completion, they band has now shared the album title and some song titles.
Disturbed’s David Draiman Readies Wingman App, Talks Tech Investments
Disturbed and Device singer and new father David Draiman has launched Wingman, a social media app that is meant to be a light in the digital darkness. Despite the name (and the cultural connotation of a "wingman"), it has nothing to do with scoring chicks.
Machine Head Seeking to Dismiss Former Bassist Adam Duce’s Lawsuit
Machine Head are seeking to end the legal mudslinging that has surrounded the band since former bassist Adam Duce brought a lawsuit against them. The suit made claims of copyright infringement, breach of partnership and mismanagement of funds, among other things.
Cradle of Filth Begin Writing 11th Studio Album
The work of the wicked is never done. Black metal extremists Cradle of Filth are hard at work on their new album: the follow up to 2012's 'The Manticore and Other Horrors.' This new album will not be rushed, though, as the English band hopes to release it in 2015.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Suggests ‘Maybe Next Year’ for New Studio Album
It's not a concrete or a firm date, but it's something to go on! Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich commented on the band's writing and recording process for its next album, the follow up to 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' in a new interview with Argentina-based media outlet TN (seen above).
Drummer Dave Lombardo Doesn’t Ever Foresee a Reunion With Slayer
Ousted drummer Dave Lombardo doesn't ever foresee a return to Slayer. This news shouldn't shock the fans who have been following (or have been bummed out by) the drama surrounding Lombardo's most recent exit from the band. Things have been acrimonious and messy, with private details about financials and other business and personal issues becoming public knowledge.
Hellyeah Stream New Songs ‘Sangre por Sangre’ + ‘Cross to Bier’
Hellyeah have shared a pair of thunderous new songs from their upcoming fourth album 'Blood for Blood,' which isn't out until June 10. These two tracks -- 'Sangre por Sangre (Blood for Blood)' and 'Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones),' the latter of which was made available for free download -- will certainly tide you over until the release date gets here.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Lands Role in Indie Film ‘Like Sunday, Like Rain’
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has quite a few irons in the film fire. The singer, who completed a rehab stint after an onstage meltdown at the iHeart Radio festival a year ago, is not only appearing in two upcoming Green Day documentaries. He also landed a role in 'Like Sunday, Like Rain,' an indie film drama that will star 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester.
Washed Out Reveals ‘Paracosm’ Cover and Track Listing + ‘It All Feels Right’ Lyric Video
Washed Out, aka Ernest Greene, has shared a whole mess of details regarding his upcoming album 'Paracosm.' He's offered up the track listing, as well as an animated lyric video for the shimmery first single, 'It All Feels Right.'
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Joins Rolling Stones for ‘The Last Time’ in Montreal
The Rolling Stones invited Arcade Fire's Win Butler to perform with them at the Bell Centre in Montreal last night (June 9). The classic rockers, currently on their 50 & Counting Tour, have been enlisting artists of all genres and generations to join them onstage, and last night found Butler guesting on the classic 'The Last Time.'
Broken Social Scene + Feist Rock ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ [Video]
It was a Canadian indie rock takeover, as Broken Social Scene rocked 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night (June 6) with an assist from their pal, part-time member and fellow countrywoman Feist.