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Staind Taking Hiatus, But Aaron Lewis States: ‘We’re Not Breaking Up’
Aaron Lewis has taken time away from Staind in the past, but the fact that the group is calling their upcoming break a “hiatus” initially raised a few eyebrows, especially given that they finished their last album with longtime drummer Jon Wysocki leaving the band.
Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Clarifies His ‘No Photos’ Facebook Rant
Recently Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee headed online to his Facebook page asking people to stop requesting photos of him. The rocker then took things a step further with Fuse TV last week revealing a story in which a mortuary worker asked him to take a photo when he arrived to pick up his late mother‘s ashes.
Lamb of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Attorney Expects Release Soon After Bail Money Paid
Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe may be free soon if his Czech attorney is to be believed. Radio.cz reports that Martin Radvan says that Blythe’s bail has been collected and he should be out of jail any day.
Watch Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Lull an Infant Child to Sleep
They may be one of the hardest rocking bands going, but apparently some kids find metal soothing. And we’re not referring to the infant from the Clive Owen film ‘Shoot ‘Em Up.’
Slash and Duff McKagan Perform Together at Slash’s Seattle Show
While there remains continual doubt about if and when Velvet Revolver will ever return to the stage with a new singer, it’s at least nice to know that the core group of former Guns N’ Roses members remain on a friendly basis. That was definitely on display Friday night (July 13) in Seattle when Duff McKagan dropped in on his old pal Slash for a performance at the Paramount Theatre.
Seether Holding Onto ‘Strings’ Album a Little While Longer
For a lot of bands, the sooner they can record new music and get it out to the public, the better it is, and sometimes having a hit record can stand in the way of those plans. For Seether, however, the group is relishing their current success and don’t want to shortchange the 2011 album ‘Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray’ in any way.
Pantera To Reissue Last Three Albums on Vinyl
Pantera fans have been rejoicing in the 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Vulgar Display of Power‘ and the emergence of the lost single ‘Piss‘ for a good portion of the spring, but that’s not the last thing we’ll see from the legendary metal band this year.
Aerosmith Begin Epic New Story With Video for ‘Legendary Child’
If you want to figure out what kind of video Aerosmith are putting out this far into their music career, all you have to do is listen to the narrator of their ‘Legendary Child‘ clip, who reveals, “This is the story, the story of Aerosmith done by girls on roller skates. How f—in’ cool is that?”
Buckcherry Ready to Share Their ‘Confessions’ Album + Film
Buckcherry have given their all for audiences over the last few years, and now they’re taking it a step further. The group is letting the cameras roll on a film that will mirror the themes of their new album, ‘Confessions.’
Nikki Sixx Addresses New Motley Crue Album, Marilyn Manson + Randy Blythe in Online Chat
Nikki Sixx was in a chatty mood Friday, so the Motley Crue bassist ventured online to take part in a chat with Best Buy’s Unboxed chat series.
Lamb of God’s Willie Adler Addresses Backlash Over Legal Fund
Lamb of God guitarist Willie Adler is speaking up after hearing some backlash over the band’s decision to establish a legal fund to help pay for singer Randy Blythe‘s defense in the Czech Republic.
Dave Grohl To Be Saluted in Ohio Birthplace With 900-Pound Drumsticks
Yes, Dave Grohl can pound the drums with the best of them, but he may have a little trouble dealing with the drumsticks presented by the city of his birth – Warren, Ohio.