Slipknot’s Clown Talks Knotfest, ‘Antennas to Hell,’ Legacy of Paul Gray + More

Waiting patiently outside of the band trailers during the 2012 Heavy MTL Festival in Montreal, Canada, we couldn’t help but feel anxiously elated that we were about to speak with Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan. After he allowed us into his den, we spoke with Clown about the past, present and future of Slipknot in an interview you won’t want to miss. Quietly waiting for our arrival

Kyng, ‘Bleed Easy’ – Song Review

California rock trio Kyng have been heating things up with their debut album ‘Trampled Sun,’ and their latest single ‘Bleed Easy’ is a perfect reflection of the band’s musicianship on the disc as a whole. Frontman Eddie Veliz sounds like a less raspy Chris Cornell as he begins the song by crooning the lyrics, “I’m so sick of your disease / Like the animal that’s chained / Now my brother’s

Guns N’ Roses Fan Wants to Use $232 Million Lottery Winnings to Reunite Band

Axl Rose has balked many a time at the possibility of reuniting the original Guns N’ Roses lineup, but that hasn’t kept one of the band’s fans from putting together a very lucrative offer. The Sun reports that Adrian Bayford just won the U.K. EuroMillions lottery and has stated that he would like to use the $232 million to attempt to reunite the group. “I’d have to get Guns N’

Baroness Involved in Serious Bus Crash in England

Progressive metal / rock heavyweights Baroness were involved in a serious accident earlier this morning (Aug. 15) in England, as the band’s tour bus reportedly plummeted for 30 feet over a viaduct. Several people were inside the bus when the accident took place, with two of them having to be rescued by firefighters after the passengers were trapped inside the bus. Two of the passengers apparently suffered serious injuries, with

Daily Reload: Randy Blythe, Kottonmouth Kings, Extreme Metal Olympics

Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe will be back onstage at Knotfest. But will his recent arrest in the Czech Republic change how he and the band perform? See what he has to say. [Loudwire] – Rap/rock outfit Kottonmouth Kings were shocked to learn that their former member Patrick “Pakelika” Cochrun passed away. Condolences to

Creed Singer Scott Stapp to Share His Life Story in New Memoir

Creed singer Scott Stapp has been very open about his past issues with drugs, alcohol and depression, but now he’s decided to tell his story in a more literary form. The vocalist has revealed that his new memoir, ‘Sinner’s Creed,’ will arrive in stores Oct. 2. It will be available through Tyndale House Publishers. Billboard reports that Stapp worked closely with Rolling Stone writer David Ritz to share his struggles