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Today in rock and metal news: Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, who knows very well about people jumping up onstage, gave a video interview to Loudwire about the jailing of Randy Blythe and has some interesting things to say. Serj Tankian, who will play some shows with System of a Down this summer, is booking solo dates around the world to support his ‘Harakiri’ album, plus he serves up a creative
In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul talked about the legal situation Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is currently in overseas in the Czech Republic. The legendary Pantera stickman knows all-too-well the dangers of fans jumping on-stage at live shows. Nearly eight years ago, his brother Dimebag Darrell was tragically shot and killed right in front of him during a Damageplan set in Columbus, Ohio. “After seeing
While the Smashing Pumpkins of today have gone through many transformations since the Smashing Pumpkins of yesteryear, one thing remains a constant – Billy Corgan. In a new interview with The Daily Beast, Corgan ruminates about the future of the Smashing Pumpkins and the possibility of the band forging ahead even without him in the physical lineup. Sounds blasphemous right? No really, Corgan explains his thought process, saying, “The name
Marilyn Manson has made a career out of not only delivering solid music, but offering a certain amount of the shock factor with his performance and stage presence. These days pop star Lady Gaga is using the same recipe to launch her career and she’s admitted her admiration for Manson and what he’s done in the past. In fact, Manson actually appeared on the Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix remix of
On the heels of his acclaimed album ‘Harakiri’ being released, Serj Tankian has announced dates for a 2012 world tour. The System of a Down singer will be touring parts of North America as well as an extensive European line of dates. Serj Tankian’s North American dates kick off in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 19. After the completion of his North American dates, Tankian and his band (the F.C.C.) will spend
Frontman Tim Lambesis and drummer Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying were recently the guests on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show. Lambesis and Mancino both talked about talked about this summer’s Mayhem Festival, their own headlining tour later this year and their upcoming album ‘Awakened.’ If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, read her interview with Tim Lambesis and Jordan Mancino below: You guys are obviously going to be
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has revealed that he will be releasing a solo EP titled ‘Helen Burns.’ Flea promises that the EP will sound like nothing you’ve ever heard him play before, and will feature guest vocals by iconic singer-songwriter Patti Smith. As Red Hot Chili Peppers were finishing up their ‘Stadium Arcadium’ tour, Flea began to record what would become ‘Helen Burns,’ finishing the project in only