Mary Oullette, SheWillShootYou.com In the wake of Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker’s death, his wife reveals he had been drinking before he left on his motorcycle. [ Loudwire ] It’s on! Rob Zombie vs. Ozzy Osbourne ! Vote for your favorite among the final two candidates of the President of Heavy Metal Election. [ Loudwire ] Black Veil Brides are going all out for their next album, even filming a movie based on the disc called ‘Legion of the Black.’ [ Loudwire ] Motley Crue ‘s Nikki Sixx turns to his fans for support while dealing with his grandfather’s cancer battle. [ Loudwire ] Nine Inch Nails ‘ Trent Reznor will see his music turn up on the ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ soundtrack. [ Loudwire ] If you’re looking to add to your Metallica download collection, this week the band offers a 1992 performance from Los Angeles. [ Ultimate Metallica ] All That Remains are streaming their new album, ‘A War You Cannot Win,’ before next week’s release. [ Rock Music Report ] The Who ‘s Pete Townshend walked offstage during the band’s tour opening performance. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Aerosmith ‘s Steven Tyler ran afoul of censors, dropping the F-bomb during a Today Show broadcast. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Russia may have jailed members of Pussy Riot , but at least Jesus is in their corner. [ Diffuser.fm ]
Archive for November 2nd, 2012
Daily Reload: Suicide Silence, President of Heavy Metal + More
November 2nd, 2012 
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No Comments »Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Opens Up About Grandfather’s Cancer Battle
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Michael Buckner, Getty Images In today’s social media world, we have more access than ever to our favorite rockers, and that means often seeing more than just the idol onstage but the actual person as well. One such case is happening at present with Motley Crue ‘s Nikki Sixx , who is sharing with fans his personal anguish as he deals with his grandfather’s battle with cancer. Sixx has been very open in sharing his own issues with fans over the years. He chronicled his early career drug dependency in the book ‘The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star.’ He then opened up musically about the experience, forming the band Sixx: A.M. to share his thoughts musically. Plus, he’s become a radio personality with his ‘Sixx Sense’ show over the years, which gives him another outlet to speak his mind. In a deeply personal and cathartic letter written to his fans via his Facebook page , Sixx is attempting not only to share what he’s going through, but to open discussion with others dealing with similar issues. The letter reads as follows: I’ve been sharing my insides with you for so long I guess there is no reason to stop now. On some level this is how I connect and hopefully relate some event, place or time to each others lives … I agree it’s odd to do it on Facebook or Twitter (or any other social media portal) but I guess like you, I am trying to work out the wrinkles, iron out the kinks and maybe feel some relief from the pain that comes with life sometimes. It’s been really hard holding it together the last few months with my grandfather Tom being so sick. Watching him change daily breaks my heart as he is slowly breaking down. The doctors gave him 3 to 6 months to live 4 months ago … This prostate cancer is a ticking time bomb and our hearts are breaking in slow motion … The reality of it all is kicking in for my whole family … Why do I tell you this? Cause maybe I am not the only one in pain. We all deal with it in different ways. I can’t run to a bottle or a bindle of powder so I talk about it and as it happens, usually write music about it … This man was there for me like a father. He never let me down … he was a role model and my biggest fan … The water run’s deep between us so the blade of the knife also hits the bone … Love is a two edged swords … So we learn with death at our footsteps… Thank you for listening … I actually would love to hear your story too. We at Loudwire send our positive thoughts to Nikki Sixx as he goes through this difficult period. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/motley-crue-nikki-sixx-sex-twitter-dave-mustaine-sixx-a-m/” title=”Next: Nikki Sixx Talks Twitter + Sixx: A.M.’s Future” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-role-model, a-ticking-time, a-two-edged, deeply-personal, facebook, idol, life, michael-buckner, motley crue, nikki-sixx, shattered-rock, slowly-breaking, social, years No Comments »Trent Reznor Soundtrack for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ To Be Released Separately
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Karl Walther, Getty Images As one of the most anticipated video games in history, ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ is set to make an enormous impact in the world of gaming on Nov. 13. Along with what promises to be a unique gaming experience, the musical score for ‘Black Ops II’ was created by Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor . The first ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ game had broken the record of the largest ever entertainment launch in history within any form of entertainment, breaking the record 24 hours after its release and bringing in a staggering $650 million within five days of its release. That record has now been surpassed by ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.’ With a true artistic desire to be a part of yet another groundbreaking moment in the entertainment world, Reznor jumped at the chance to create the score for ‘Black Ops II.’ “I look at video games as a true art form,” begins Reznor. “The chance to be involved in something like this is exciting to me. I feel its every bit as viable as film work or music or anything else. The games have gotten more intense and more realistic and more engrossing and deeper. Video game culture has expanded into the largest form of entertainment.” “I was watching the Oscars last year and I see Trent Reznor win the Academy Award,” says ‘Black Ops II’ director Dave Anthony. “A year later, I see him walking around Treyarch [game developers], and I think to myself, ‘Am I dreaming? Trent Reznor is creating the score for our video game.’” The entire 40+ song soundtrack will be given its own individual release on Nov. 13. Reznor’s soundtrack, which also features an original score by Jack Wall, will also come with the physical edition of the game. Watch Trent Reznor + Other Game Developers Discuss ‘Black Ops II’
Posted in News Tags: a-unique-gaming, academy-award, entertainment, getty-images, groundbreaking, modern, modern-warfare, news, oscars, release-on-nov, score, trent-reznor, viable-as-film, video, video games No Comments »Win the Ultimate Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ Gift Pack!
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Universal Steel Panther have just released the raucously riveting ‘British Invasion’ DVD, and they’re teaming with Loudwire to offer you the chance to win the Ultimate Steel Panther British Invasion Gift Pack. This collection of pure awesomeness comes with an autographed custom Kramer guitar, an autographed limited edition ‘British Invasion’ movie poster (only 50 were ever made), an autographed Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ DVD, and a personal video greeting from the band. The group spent the last two years bringing along 16 HD cameras to film their world tour. The band began with their sold out show at London’s Brixton Academy in 2010 and also shot plenty of backstage and “on the road” material that made up the documentary that is part of the DVD release, as well. All of your favorite Steel Panther songs are on there, from ‘Asian Hooker’ and ‘Community Property’ to ‘The Shocker’ and ‘Stripper Girl.’ Plus, Corey Taylor makes a guest turn on ‘Girl From Oklahoma.’ We recently premiered the video footage of the band’s standout track ‘ Fat Girl ‘ from the ‘British Invasion’ DVD. The group is currently making their way around the globe with a world tour. Remaining dates for the trek can be found here . You can purchase the Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ DVD here . But you also have the opportunity to win the Ultimate Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ Gift Pack. All you have to do is enter your details in the contest box below: Ultimate Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ Prize Pack Enter your e-mail address for a chance to win an autographed custom Kramer guitar, an autographed limited edition ‘British Invasion’ movie poster (only 50 were ever made), an autographed Steel Panther ‘British Invasion’ DVD, and a personal video greeting from the band. Contest ends Dec. 2, 2012. Click here for official rules . By entering this contest, you will receive email newsletters from Loudwire and be added to the Steel Panther mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time. Email
Posted in News Tags: a-world-tour, band, british, brixton-academy, contest, documentary, dvd, invasion, songs, steel, ultimate No Comments »Top 20 Songs: Week of October 28-November 3, 2012
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com In this week’s edition of Loudwire’s Top 20 Countdown, Three Days Grace once again remain steady at the top spot with their single ‘Chalk Outline’ off of their new album ‘Transit of Venus.’ Stone Sour moves up to the No. 2 spot with their single ‘Absolute Zero’ off of their brand new record ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1.’ Linkin Park climb a spot to come in at third with their single ‘Lost in the Echo’ while Soundgarden and their latest single ‘Been Away Too Long’ move up a spot to come in at No 4. Shinedown and their tune ‘Enemies’ round out the top five on this week’s list. Other songs on the list include Halestorm ‘s ‘I Miss the Misery,’ Slash ’s new single ‘Standing in the Sun’ featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and Papa Roach ’s anthem ‘Still Swingin.’ Check out the Top 20 songs below and be sure to tune in to Loudwire Radio this weekend to blast these tracks at full volume. Loudwire Radio Top 20 Songs of the Week: 20. Seether, ‘Here and Now’ 19. Five Finger Death Punch, Pride’ 18. Kid Rock, ‘Let’s Ride’ 17. Chevelle, ‘Same Old Trip’ 16. Deftones, ‘Tempest’ 15. Gaslight Anthem, ‘45’ 14. The Black Keys, ‘Little Black Submarines’ 13. Volbeat, ‘Heaven Nor Hell’ 12. All That Remains, ‘Stand Up (Stand Up)’ 11. Green Day ‘Let Yourself Go’ 10. In This Moment, ‘Blood’ 09. Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Carry On’ 08. Papa Roach, ‘Still Swingin’ 07. Slash, ‘Standing In The Sun’ 06. Halestorm, ‘I Miss the Misery’ 05. Shinedown, ‘Enemies’ 04. Soundgarden, ‘Been Away Too Long’ 03. Linkin Park, ‘Lost In The Echo’ 02. Stone Sour, ‘Absolute Zero’ 01. Three Days Grace, ‘Chalk Outline’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/loudwire-radio-station-list/” title=”See Which Stations Air Loudwire Radio” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: absolute-zero, black, conspirators, loudwire-radio, misery, miss-the-misery, moment, radio, still-swingin-, their-single, three-days, week, which-stations No Comments »‘We Got Power! Hardcore Punk Scenes From 1980s Southern California’ – Book Preview
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Bazillion Points Books Last week saw the release of ‘ We Got Power! Hardcore Punk Scenes From 1980s Southern California,’ a massive book packed with photos and essays chronicling the second generation of Los Angeles punk bands. Loudwire has teamed up with our friends at Diffuser.fm to offer a sneak preview, and what follows are 22 of the more than 400 photos included in the volume. All were snapped by David Markey and Jordan Schwartz, the scene vets behind the era’s ‘We Got Power!’ fanzine. Click through the collection of gritty images — then be sure check out Bazillion Points Books to learn more about this essential punk history. ? ? Jordan Schwartz Marlon Whitfield in leather cap and Joe Baiza in fedora, Mari Castelli caught somewhere in the middle, Santa Barbara. ? Jordan Schwartz Punk mom with injured son and daughter—the family that stage dives together stays together. ? David Markey Left to Right, Greg Ginn, Henry Rollins, and Chuck Dukowski of Black Flag, SST Phelan office, on Phelan St. in Redondo Beach. ? Jordan Schwartz The Minutemen, Grandia Room, Hollywood, CA, 1982. Most of the few people in the crowd played in other SST bands. At left is Earl Liberty from Saccharine Trust, center is Henry Rollins, and at right (in trucker hat) is Chuck Dukowski from Black Flag. ? David Markey Fresh ink on Henry Rollins, the birth of an icon, 1984. ? David Markey Youth of America Unite! The rear of the Punk Shack during demolition. Local anti-punk surfers crossed out our Black Flag graffiti as part of an ongoing war. A year or two later, these same culprits would cut their long surfer hair and don Suicidal Tendencies shirts. ? Jordan Schwartz Snickers from the Simpletones and the Stain gets the last dance, Dancing Waters, 1982. ? Jordan Schwartz Mike Ness, Social Distortion, playing the kitchen of Meg and Becca’s apartment, Silver Lake, 1982. He had stitches in his mouth from some sort of fight accident. ? Jordan Schwartz Janet Housden, the newly rechristened Redd Kross, Dancing Waters, July 30, 1982. ? Jordan Schwartz Vox Pop, Cathay de Grande, January 20, 1982. ? David Markey Mike Roth in the Punk Shack during demolition, 1982. [button href=”http://diffuser.fm/we-got-power-hardcore-punk-photos/” title=”Next: More ‘We Got Power!’ Photos” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: family, henry-rollins, hollywood, img-class, jordan-schwartz, kitchen, schwartz, silver No Comments »Suicide Silence Singer’s Wife Reveals He Drank Alcohol Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash
November 2nd, 2012 Metalkult Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com The death of Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker is a tragic one, but was there a contributing factor to his motorcycle crash? Lucker’s wife, Jolie Carmadella, says it’s probable the singer drank alcohol before getting on his motorcycle. Carmadella spoke about Lucker’s troubles with alcohol at last night’s candlelight vigil (watch below). She explained to those in attendance, “He was an alcoholic, and it’s been a big battle. I tried to stop him. I was in front of him begging him not to leave the house. Begging him, ‘Just seriously, for us, don’t leave,’ and he did. And this is what happened.” She added, “It’s a wake-up call. He was an amazing man. He was a wonderful father and a great husband, and now he’s gonna miss out on watching [our daughter] Kenadee grow, because he decided to drink and ride. Just don’t. Just think before you guys do something stupid. Please learn from this. Please.” Lucker had reportedly been riding his new 2013 black Harley Davidson south in Huntington Beach, Calif., when he struck a light pole. After the initial impact, the motorcycle continued to skid into an oncoming pickup truck. The singer’s bandmates issued a statement Thursday (Nov. 1), stating, “There’s no easy way to say this. Mitch passed away earlier this morning from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. This is completely devastating to all of us and we offer our deepest condolences to his family. He will be forever in our hearts. R.I.P. Mitchell Adam Lucker. We love you, brother.” Watch Footage of Jolie Carmadella + Others Speaking About Mitch Lucker [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-suicide-silence-songs/” title=”Next: Best Suicide Silence Songs” align=”center”]
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