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When they announced their current ‘Theatre of the Escapists’ tour, Jane’s Addiction searched out people who could do “outlandish” things on stage — a request that guitarist Dave Navarro seems to have taken to heart, judging from a new video that shows him being pierced, rigged, and suspended by hooks. Navarro’s latest adventure may not be for the faint of heart (you can judge for yourself by watching the clip
Fresh off the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Slipknot played a very special show in Holmdel, N.J. last night (Aug. 8). As a band that rarely slows down, the guys are gearing up for their two-day metal festival, Knotfest, in the Midwest on Aug. 17 and 18. While some bands might take a break after a month-long festival run to get ready, Slipknot do the exact opposite, playing a handful
On July 17, 1982, Judas Priest released their eight studio album. ‘Screaming for Vengeance.’ Thirty years later, the legendary metal band will celebrate one of their most successful albums this September with the release of a special 30th anniversary edition, including the re-mastered original album plus bonus tracks and a live DVD from the 1983 US Festival Show. We recently spent some time chatting with the one and only Rob
The music community is definitely happy to have Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe back in the U.S. after his recent jailing in the Czech Republic. The homecoming welcomes have been flowing in ever since, and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor is one of the happiest rockers to see the singer back at home. Taylor told Rolling Stone, “Randy’s been a good friend of mine for a really long time, and it was
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