Heavy Metal News
Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – What would you imagine life in a Czech prison to be? Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe talks about his stay overseas and his thoughts on returning for trial. [Loudwire] – There’s no doubt Papa Roach‘s music has made a connection over the years. Singer Jacoby Shaddix talks about what ‘The Connection,’ which also
A couple of days ago, it was announced that Primus bassist/singer Les Claypool would be auctioning off a rare prototype of his Pachyderm bass to benefit his two-year-old nephew, Matthew. Claypool’s nephew is suffering from a rare form of infant leukemia and is undergoing bone marrow treatment. With the medical costs rising, Claypool is putting his bass up for auction on eBay to help pay for Matthew’s treatment. The final
Drummer Tommy Lee has always been a huge proponent for animal rights, using his voice in the legendary rock band Motley Crue to promote fair and safe practices for animals. From his participation in the ‘Ink, Not Mink’ campaign with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to recently promoting the adoption of shelter dogs, his vision regarding animal cruelty has always been a clear one. Lee’s latest foray
Down continue to dominate the Cage Match, but will they be able to do it again against today’s opponents? Rock trio Chevelle enter the matchup with their latest single ‘Same Old Trip’ off of their very successful sixth studio album, ‘Hats Off to the Bull.’ The song is the band’s third single off the release, and hopes to shoot right up the charts like its predecessors. Chevelle are currently part
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is a man who knows how to seize an opportunity. After winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice” he hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped since. He recently launched his ‘Pets Rock’ pet line exclusively at PetSmart so it’s not much of a stretch that the six-pack sporting Bret Michaels would want a piece of the fitness market too. Michaels announced in a recent interview with Celebuzz that his
Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe is now home and ready to discuss his time behind bars and his plans to return to the Czech Republic to face charges relating to his alleged involvement in the death of a fan during a show in 2010. The singer told Rolling Stone that he had a lot of time on his hands while in jail. He explained, “Except for Saturday or Sunday,
Slipknot is putting the final scheduling touches on their inaugural Knotfest event, powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, and the Midwest may never be the same afterward. The group has revealed the performance lineup and set times for both the Council Bluffs, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minn. dates on Aug. 17 and 18. For the Council Bluffs show, doors open at the Mid-American Motor Complex with Dirtfedd, Prong, The Urge, Serj Tankian,