Heavy Metal News
Earlier this week Axl Rose’s legal claims against video makers Activision suffered a blow when the allegations of fraud were dismissed. However, with another claim still on the table for breach of contract, a new court date has been set for Feb. 1, 2013. The breach of contract charge stems from Rose claiming that Activision offered him his own video game after the company launched Guitar Hero 3 in 2007
There is some good news for H.I.M. fans! Even though the Finnish love metalers have been off the radar for some time they are set to release a compilation disc ‘XX – Two Decades of Love Metal’ which includes a never-before-heard song. The new release, due Oct. 29 in Europe, will include their most popular hits over their 20 year music career, including fan favorites such as their cover of
As Cradle of Filth fans continue to consume the eight reissues released throughout July, there is still one question on their minds: When is the next Cradle of Filth album coming out? Fortunately for you, your question has been answered. Out just in time to celebrate Halloween, Cradle of Filth’s 10th studio album, ‘The Manticore & Other Horrors,’ drops on Oct. 30. “This is our 10th commandment in metal,” frontman
Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan is a fan of Rage Against the Machine, but RATM guitarist Tom Morello is no fan of Paul Ryan. See what the axeman has to say about the politician here: [Loudwire] – The Dillinger Escape Plan are saying goodbye to a long-time bandmember. See who’s out of the
High on Fire, ‘Fertile Green’
One of the things that can be frustrating about being an artist is your inability to control the way your work is interpreted or enjoyed — as Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello is rediscovering this week, upon learning that Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan is a big fan of his band. Morello expressed his consternation in a Rolling Stone editorial, pointing out that Rage’s outspoken support for progressive
It’s been said that in space, no one can hear you scream. But NASA’s Curiosity Rover has proven an exception to the rule with its eclectic playlist of wakeup music, which includes Anthrax‘s cover of Joe Jackson’s ‘Got the Time.’ The information was revealed during a recent Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) hosted by engineers and scientists working on the Curiosity mission. Asked whether the team was sending Curiosity wakeup