Heavy Metal News
Candlelight Red continue to keep the flame in their fans lit as they pulled out a win against Black Oxygen in the last Cage Match but can they do it again versus today’s competitors. Michigan rock band Taproot enter the matchup with the new track ‘The Everlasting’ off of their latest album, ‘The Episodes,’ which is the band’s follow up to their 2010 effort, ‘Plead the Fifth.’ The band is
Van Halen recently announced the postponement of some upcoming dates in Japan after Eddie Van Halen underwent what is being described as emergency for the ailment diverticulitis, which is a condition found in the large intestine and can result in serious pain, as was the case for the Van Halen guitar legend. While no further surgery is necessary, a lengthy recovery period will keep him from returning to the road
The Dillinger Escape Plan may have the most in-your-face style of metal on the planet, and vocalist Greg Puciato constantly succeeds in backing that up with his performances both in the studio and onstage. With that personal style comes a great deal of honesty from Puciato, as he recently went on a Twitter rant about what he feels are the pitfalls of introducing religion to political discourse. As Puciato began
We all love a good round of fisticuffs. Whether it’s a war of words or a physical altercation, there are few happenings that get heads turning like a fight. When some of the world’s most prominent musicians and some serious egos cross paths, the results aren’t always friendly. We’ve got battles at awards shows, years of trash talk and decades of hostility in this list of the Nastiest Rock Feuds.
Down frontman and metal icon Philip Anselmo issued a video update while smack dab in the middle of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana. Anselmo initially issued the clip a few days ago, but the audio quality was poor and indiscernible. It has since been republished with better audio quality. Of course, Anselmo’s description of the storm was peppered with eff bombs, but he provided a first-person perspective, and one that is uniquely
In this week’s edition of Loudwire’s Top 20 Countdown, Adelitas Way take the top spot with their single ‘Criticize’ from their sophomore record ‘Home School Valedictorian.’ Last week’s No. 1 band Five Finger Death Punch drop to second place with their single ‘Coming Down,’ while P.O.D. move up a spot to No. 3 with their tune ‘Lost in Forever.’ Halestorm also climb up the chart as they creep their way
Deuce, ‘I Came to Party’