Help Wanted: Hardworking Rock Stars 40 years ago, Metallica was founded when singer James Hetfield answered drummer Lars Ulrich’s classified ad and ended up with a career that changed his life. This Labor Day, Carhartt and Metallica’s All Within My Hands’ Metallica Scholars Initiative are taking a page out of the band’s playbook to recruit a new generation of people to the ... [read more]
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dead at 80
One of the world's greatest drummers has died. RIP Charlie Watts, 80, drummer for the Rolling Stones since 1963. More, From the BBC: Charlie Watts: Rolling Stones drummer dies at 80 We were profoundly sad to hear that Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones' drummer for nearly 6 decades, died Tuesday in London. He was surrounded by family, including his wife Shirley of ... [read more]
Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica’s Upcoming Remastered Deluxe “Black Album” Box Set
It's been 30 years since the release of Metallica's iconic Black Album, and they've issued an incredible new box set package filled with all sorts of extras including backstage passes, guitar picks, outtakes and so much more. Watch this oddly satisfying video of ex-Metallica member Jason Newsted unboxing the newly remastered deluxe set. His memory about the places they ... [read more]
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Reveals Liver Cancer Diagnosis
Stephen Pearcy, lead singer of Ratt, has recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with liver cancer and has been battling it for three years. Pearcy, 66, says that he is going public with this news in order to help others get checked and treated. In an interview with Laughing Monkey Music, Pearcy says, “I’m on a ritual and monitoring things. I don’t know what I’m still ... [read more]
Dusty Hill, Bassist for Iconic Rock Group ZZ Top, Dead at 72
Too much sad news in the past few weeks. Bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top has died. Hill had taken a leave of absence from the band just last Friday. The group had announced that Hill was "on a short detour back to Texas, to address a hip issue." ZZ Top was slated to play this past Wednesday night at CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park in Simpsonsville, South Carolina. The show ... [read more]
Dee Snider Releases Official Video for “Down But Never Out”
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Joey Jordison, Founder and Drummer of Slipknot Dead at 46
Joey Jordison, founding drummer for Slipknot, has died at the young age of 46. His death was confirmed by his family. "We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. To those that knew Joey, ... [read more]
Metal Church Singer Mike Howe Dead At 55
Mike Howe, lead singer of Metal Church, died Monday at his home in Eureka, CA. He was 55. No cause of death was given. The band's official Facebook page made the announcement. Metal Church formed in 1980 as a premier thrash metal band with Howe being an integral part from 1988 until 1994, rejoining again in April 2015. Their latest release, "From The Vault", came ... [read more]
Dee Snider Announces Live Streaming Concert Event on July 29
Our very own Dee Snider, who also happens to be a legendary heavy metal vocalist and pop culture icon, recently announced his triumphant fifth full-length album, Leave A Scar, out July 30, 2021 via Napalm Records. To commemorate the release of his new album, Dee has announced a streaming event for his fans on Thursday, July 29th. All ticket buyers will gain access to the ... [read more]
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