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King Diamond was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. He spoke all about his experience with having triple bypass surgery, recovering from it and how it will be “woven” into an upcoming album. King Diamond also talked about some interesting encounters he has had with the supernatural and much more. If you missed Jackie’s show, read the full interview with King Diamond below: First I
Metallica filmed their 3D concerts for their upcoming film in Vancouver, Canada, adding a third show on Aug. 27 with a $5 ticket price and a condition. It was certainly not your average Metallica concert, as cameras and drum kits were moved between each song to accommodate the shooting of extra footage and close-ups to grab the imagery needed for the film. Despite that seeming annoyance and obstructed view, fans
Anthrax are hopping on board Google Play’s latest series, ‘Audiobiography,’ helping to share the story behind their classic album ‘Among the Living.’ Guitarist Scott Ian and singer Joey Belladonna spoke in depth about the 1987 release, which features such standout cuts as ‘I Am the Law,’ ‘Indians,’ and ‘Caught in a Mosh.’ Google Play’s ‘Audiobiography’ feature launches in tandem with a special catalog sale of ‘Spreading the Disease,’ ‘Among the
Consider yourself warned, because watching a man in suspenders play a monster-sized polka contraption to the tune of Guns N’ Roses‘ ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ will forever haunt your dreams. Actually, its pretty damn cool — and when the visual and sonic elements come together, you’ll likely find yourself transfixed by the bizarre vaudevillian creation. Let us break down the video for you. This piece is taken from the widely-seen
Nonpoint are ready to rock it up once more with their latest disc, a self-titled effort, that’s coming on Oct. 9 via Razor & Tie. The group just revealed the artwork and track listing for their latest release, with ‘Left for You’ recently surfacing as the album’s lead single. In addition to ‘Left for You,’ the band also previewed the track ‘I Said It‘ this summer, offering it up to
Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo has certainly lived a colorful life, and now it looks as though readers will get a chance to thumb through the details of his music, his friendships, and his addictions in all their glory as the vocalist just inked a book deal for his autobiography. MetalSucks reports that Anselmo has teamed up with crime author and blogger Corey Mitchell to tell his story, while Gallery/Simon
Unfortunately, if you’re looking to make fat stacks of cash, becoming a professional musician is far from your best bet. Most bands are lucky to break even when it comes to their sonic endeavors, but there are a few prominent rock and metal musicians out there that have been able to use $100 bills as wallpaper thanks to their illustrious careers. The website CelebrityNetworth.com has just listed the 30 richest drummers in