Heavy Metal News
It is not uncommon for rockers to step up and help out those in need, but when that someone is family, it takes on even more meaning for the musicians. That’s what is happening at the moment for Primus bassist/singer Les Claypool, who is parting with one of his prize basses in order to help out his nephew. ? Claypool’s 2-year-old nephew Matthew is currently undergoing bone marrow treatment for
Just last month, Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix detailed some vocal issues he was experiencing that needed to be treated before the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival took place. With the tour just over a week away, the rocker updated us on his status. “I think I’ll be alright. I’ve got a speech and vocal therapist at the current time to learn how to sing through this and work through
Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Uh oh! Looks like there’s more trouble for Falling in Reverse singer Ronnie Radke, who was arrested in Glendale, Calif. on an outstanding domestic abuse warrant. [Loudwire] – Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford talks to us about the 30th anniversary of ‘Screaming for Vengeance,’ and exclusively dishes on the future of his legendary metal
Falling in Reverse singer Ronnie Radke is back in trouble, as he was arrested Monday morning (Aug. 6) in Glendale, Calif., on an outstanding warrant for domestic assault. The Glendale News Press reports that the warrant was issued after Radke’s girlfriend had told the Glendale police that Radke physically assaulted her at their home on May 1. The singer was arrested without incident at his home and later released on
Adrenaline Mob drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of Dream Theater) has never been shy in expressing his opinion, and a few days ago he tweeted a criticism of Matt Sorum’s drum work in the Guns N’ Roses song ‘November Rain’ off the album ‘Use Your Illusion I.’ “November Rain is an all-time classic song…but why on Earth did Matt Sorum play the SAME EXACT fill every 4 bars? (23 times to
Things have definitely gotten ugly and litigious with Queensryche over the past few months, but ousted vocalist Geoff Tate says that it would be a good thing if both he and his former bandmates would have a sit-down conversation rather than having everything play out online and in the courts. ? The vocalist recently taped an episode of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show,’ and co-host Eddie Trunk offered a quote
Last week, Incubus fans took pause when it was reported that frontman Brandon Boyd had mentioned a possible break for the band in the future, but now the band’s manager has stepped forward to clarify the statement. Manager Steve Rennie has confirmed that the band has no plans of actually taking a lengthy hiatus and that the quotes in the interview were misinterpreted a little bit. “Incubus has always taken a