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Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Joins Sammy Hagar for ‘Man in the Box’ at Birthday Bash
Sammy Hagar knows how to throw a bash, and it helps when you make sure that Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell is on the guest list. Cantrell made a guest appearance at Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina (Oct. 13) to take part in Hagar’s 65th birthday celebration.
Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor Eyes Movie Adaptations of ‘House of Gold & Bones’ Albums
When Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor initially revealed his band’s “grand” plan for their next album, he might have undersold it. As it turns out, releasing the album in two parts is only the beginning, as Taylor is plotting a comic book companion piece and now he’s contemplating turning both discs into films.
Linkin Park To Hold Next Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa
It’s no accident that Linkin Park have one of the biggest fan bases going, and the band is continuing to do their part to keep their followers happy by staging the 7th International Linkin Park Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 7.
Phil Anselmo Says Quotes About Zakk Wylde and Pantera Were ‘Taken Way Out of Context’
There have been several stories over the past year on the topic of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell should Pantera ever decide to reunite for shows, but singer Phil Anselmo says comments he made to that effect were taken out of context.
Metallica + Iron Maiden Sign on to Headline Rock in Rio 2013
Metallica may not be releasing new music until 2014, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still hear them next year. In fact, the band has just announced a headlining appearance at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joining Metallica as headliners are fellow metal mavens Iron Maiden and classic rockers Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.
Clutch Reveal New Album Title + Dates for Late 2012 Tour
Clutch have been quiet as of late, but the band is ready to emerge from the studio with their latest chugging opus, ‘Earth Rocker.’ The group just completed the effort, and they currently have circled March 2013 on their calendar to release the disc.
Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris: I Think We’ve Got Another Five Years in Us
Iron Maiden are among the pioneers of heavy metal, but despite the fact that they are still going strong, bassist Steve Harris sees an expiration date approaching for the band.
Five Finger Death Punch Offer Live Assault for ‘The Pride’ Video
Five Finger Death Punch, 'The Pride'
Mark Tremonti Envisions Wolfgang Van Halen Recording With His Band
Wolfgang Van Halen was definitely thrown into the fire, being called upon to play bass for Tremonti a day before the band’s first show of their fall tour, but it looks like things are working out so well that his involvement will continue beyond their current trek.
Green Day’s Music To Serve as Soundtrack to Episode of ‘CSI: NY’
Green Day may be off the road due to Billie Joe Armstrong‘s rehab stint, but the group is finding plenty of other ways to remain in the spotlight. One of them will happen on Oct. 19, when the group’s music is used to soundtrack an episode of the CBS crime drama ‘CSI: NY.’
Linkin Park Highlight Hardships of Military Families in ‘Castle of Glass’ Video
Linkin Park, 'Castle of Glass'
Green Day Bow Out of 2012 Voodoo Experience
Green Day were planning to head up the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience over Halloween weekend, but given singer Billie Joe Armstrong‘s recent entry into rehab for treatment of substance abuse issues, they’ve now bowed out of the performance.