Archive for July 20th, 2012

Motley Crue vs. Kiss – Cage Match

Motley Crue beat out Green Day in the last Cage Match, but can they do it again against their fellow tour mates? Get ready for one epic matchup. KISS heat up the matchup with their new single ‘Hell or Hallelujah’ off of their upcoming album ‘Monster.’ The band’s massive two month trek with Motley Crue kicks off July 20 in Bristow, Va., and runs through a Sept. 23 show in

Kittie’s Morgan Lander Talks Evolution of Band’s Music, Women in Metal + More

Kittie’s Morgan Lander on Band’s Evolution

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook Discusses Next Album, ‘Coming Down’ Video + Randy Blythe

5FDP’s Jason Hook Talks Next Album + More

Deuce and Jimmy Yuma Talk Turn Ons and Offs When It Comes to Women

When we interviewed Deuce and his bandmate / engineer Jimmy Yuma, we touched upon the inevitable topic of women. Deuce is set to be part of the Uproar Festival this year in August with Staind, Shinedown and Godsmack among others, and he and Yuma will surely encounter their share of female fans. So, when we asked what type of women they like, they had some very interesting things to say.

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting in Aurora, Colorado – Rockers React on Twitter

On early Friday morning (July 20) as movie-goers piled in to the Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colo., to see the new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight Rises', the unthinkable happened. An armed gunman with a Gas Mask entered the venue, threw tear gas into the theater and then fired random gunshots into the audience. As of the latest reports, 12 people are dead and at present count 38 other patrons are seriously wounded, including a 3-month old baby. Police have arrested 24-year-old James Holmes, who surrendered to authorities behind the movie theater. As the music community woke up to the horrific news this morning, several rockers, including Nickelback and Disturbed's David Draiman, are weighing in on Twitter with their thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families. Read what they have to say below.

Daily Reload: Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie + More

Welcome to your Daily Reload. Today, Zakk Wylde talks to us about his new baby, fantasy football, Black Label Society + more; Rob Zombie speak to us about his upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson and his upcoming album; and Fear Factory announce a 2012 summer tour. Also, Evans Blue release their music video for ‘Halo’ exclusively on Loudwire; We kick off the U.S. trials for our upcoming Extreme Metal Olympics;

Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan Plans For His Son to Take Over ‘Clown’ Spot After Retirement

Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan is one of the most renowned members of Slipknot. The percussionist and backing vocalist has dawned many different clown masks during his tenure with the band, all of them being some of the most memorable metal disguises in Slipknot’s long history. You may consider Crahan to be irreplaceable, but Clown has plans for a worthy successor to to take over his role when he retires — his