Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.
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Sevendust Frontman Lajon Witherspoon Talks Romance, Date Nights + More
If you’ve ever seen Sevendust live, then you know vocalist Lajon Witherspoon is an energetic frontman onstage. Loudwire recently had the opportunity to talk to Witherspoon about his softer side as a husband and father.
Sevendust + Coal Chamber Team Up To Co-Headline 2013 U.S. Tour
Sevendust are teaming up with the reunited Coal Chamber for a 2013 U.S. tour. The two bands will be supported directly by Lacuna Coil, with Candlelight Red and Stolen Babies splitting opening duties.
Buckcherry Singer Josh Todd Digs Deep Into New Single ‘Gluttony’
Buckcherry have a big year ahead of them with their upcoming album ‘Confessions,’ due out Feb. 19. The disc's first single 'Gluttony' is quickly rising up the rock charts, while the band is currently in the midst of a headlining trek before hitting the road with Kid Rock for an arena tour across the States.
Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album ‘Disarm the Descent’ on April 2
Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002's ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’
Wedding Band’s Bossa Nova Rendition of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Goes Viral
Nothing says Metallica quite like 'Enter Sandman' at a wedding reception, especially when the metal classic takes on a smooth bossa nova sound.
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Talks Latex Pants, Christmas Presents + More
Halestorm may have received an early Christmas gift with their Grammy nomination but when we spoke to frontwoman Lzzy Hale she humorously reflected on the presents she got last year and explains what she would like this Christmas.
Buckcherry Offer Free Download of New Single ‘Gluttony’
We recently reported that Buckcherry unleashed their brand new single 'Gluttony' off of their forthcoming album 'Confessions.' The band is now offering a free download of the track for today (Dec. 10) only.
Lzzy Hale on Halestorm’s Grammy Nomination: ‘It’s a Personal Victory for the Four of Us’
It's been a massive year for Halestorm and they're ending 2012 with a bang! It was just announced that the group and their song 'Love Bites (So Do I)' off of their latest album 'The Strange Case Of...' were nominated in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category for the upcoming 55th annual Grammy Awards, taking place Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Set To Guest Host the ‘Chelsea Lately’ Show
Musician, director, humanitarian - Dave Grohl has been one busy Foo Fighter this year. And now, it has just been revealed via the Foos' Twitter page that the frontman will serve as guest host on the 'Chelsea Lately' show on the E! network tonight (Dec. 6), filling in for the show's usual host, Chelsea Handler.
Disturbed Singer David Draiman Urges Fans to Support Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe
As reported yesterday (Dec. 3), Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been indicted on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic by the State’s Attorney Office in Prague and, as a result, will likely stand trial in the near future.
10 Songs to Blast on Black Friday
The beginning of the ultimate shopping season officially kicks off with Black Friday. And even though November is about family and Thanksgiving and getting together, it also seems to be about ripping each other apart for a good sale. Heavy metal fans know a thing or two about disorder, but the crowds at these massive chain retailers would give the most violent mosh pits a run for their money...
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Soundgarden Rock ‘Live on Letterman’ Gig at New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater
New Yorkers had the opportunity to see Soundgarden play at the very intimate Ed Sullivan Theater as part of the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert series.