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All That Remains Singer Phil Labonte To Appear on ‘3-Gun Nation’ TV Show
‘3-Gun Nation‘ is a TV show hosted by country singer Mark Wills, and the new season of the program will add Phil Labonte from All That Remains to the mix. Willis and Labonte will receive training tips from professional 3-Gunners as the two singers compete head-to-head in various challenges.
Tommy Lee Accused of Stealing Roller Coaster Drum Idea
Tommy Lee is no stranger to the legal system, having several run-ins with the law over the years. Now, according to TMZ, an engineer claims he had the idea for the Motley Crue drummer’s circle-shaped roller-coaster drum solo back in 1991.
Mike McCready: New Pearl Jam Album in ‘Holding Pattern’
Fans anxiously awaiting the follow-up to Pearl Jam’s 2010 album ‘Backspacer’ will have to wait a little longer. Guitarist Mike McCready tells Spin.com that although there were reports the band was spending time together in the studio, they are currently in a ‘holding pattern.’
King’s X to Tour for First Time Since Jerry Gaskill’s Heart Attack
King’s X will be returning to the road in September as direct support to Kansas. This is more than just a run of the mill tour announcement, because the band’s drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a major heart attack earlier this year. He has recovered enough to be able to get back on the road.
Matt Sorum Responds to Mike Portnoy’s ‘November Rain’ Criticism
Adrenaline Mob drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of Dream Theater) has never been shy in expressing his opinion, and a few days ago he tweeted a criticism of Matt Sorum’s drum work in the Guns N’ Roses song ‘November Rain’ off the album ‘Use Your Illusion I.’
Hatebreed Furious After CNN Mistakenly Labels Them a White Power Band
Hatebreed are expressing their outrage via Twitter after a CNN opinion piece written by Lonnie Nasatir included them in a list of white power bands. Following an outpouring of protests from the band and their fans, Hatebreed’s name has since been removed from the article.
Monster Magnet Adds U.S. Dates to ‘Spine of God’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Monster Magnet has added some U.S. dates to their previously announced European tour. The band will kick off the ‘Spine of God’ tour in November to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut. They will be playing ‘Spine of God’ in its entirety during the tour, and U.S. fans will be able to catch shows in Brooklyn, Sayreville, N.J. and Philadelphia in December.
Linkin Park Offer U.S. Olympians Free Concert Tickets
The Olympics are in full swing in London, with the U.S. team racking up medals in many different sports. Linkin Park are showing their appreciation for the U.S. Olympic team by inviting them to attend one of their upcoming concerts for free.
Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Staind vocalist Aaron Lewis will host a charity golf tournament in Bernardson, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 11. The inaugural Aaron Lewis Invitational Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Crumpin-Fox Golf Club. Lewis and his wife Vanessa started the It Takes a Community Foundation, and proceeds from this tournament will benefit the R.H. Conwell Community Education Center in Worthington, Mas
Sunset Strip Music Festival Announces Set Times
Organizers for the Sunset Strip Music Festival have announced venues and set times for the Aug. 18 street festival. Among the 70 plus performers will be rock acts Marilyn Manson, the Offspring, Bad Religion, Black Label Society and Dead Sara
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Fear Factory Vocalist Explains His Appearance in Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Video
‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is an iconic video, with Nirvana playing a pep rally that turns into chaos. The song ended up being Nirvana’s biggest hit and propelled the album ‘Nevermind’ to the top of the charts. One thing you may not know, however, is that one of the kids in the video was Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell.
Metallica Special Effects Video From Mexico City Show Posted
Metallica’s eight-concert run in Mexico City has begun at the Palacia de los Deportes. A video of the ‘best effects’ during the opening show on Saturday, July 28 is now available (watch below). The nine minute clip includes shots of various pyro and lighting effects, including what appeared to be stagehands catching on fire.