Theo Wargo, Getty Images – Metallica ‘s Kirk Hammett updates fans on the next album, their 3D film and the future of the Orion Festival. [ Loudwire ] – Rob Zombie calls the band’s next album the “most inspired event” of his career. [ Loudwire ] – Trick-or-treat! It’s Gwar ! Watch their Halloween adventures in suburbia. [ Loudwire ] – Duff McKagan ‘s Loaded are rolling out their ‘The Taking’ film in a series of online vignettes. [ Loudwire ] – Converge are the latest band to escape a scary van crash on the road. [ Loudwire ] – If you’re a Who fan, start saving. November will see four archival releases. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Happy birthday to former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman . Check out the Top 10 Rolling Stones Bill Wyman Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Think you know everything about Metallica ‘s hit ‘ One ‘? Get the full story. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Is there anything better than rockers on film? Check out the 10 Best Rock Documentaries list. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Shiny Toy Guns have reunited with singer Carah Faye and their new album, ‘III,’ is in stores now. [ Rock Music Report ]
Theo Wargo, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Metallica have been dedicating their time to completing a new concert DVD and Blu-Ray, and guess what? ‘Quebec Magnetic’ will be ready for the holidays. [ Loudwire ] – Wonder how Kurt Cobain would feel about this? CBS has started developing a new sitcom utilizing the name of Nirvana ‘s hit song — ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ — as its working title. [ Loudwire ] – The Presidential debates may be over, but there’s still plenty left to discuss while voting for the President of Heavy Metal. See which eight candidates remain in the Quarterfinals and vote for your favorites to advance. [ Loudwire ] – Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss responds after hearing that Aerosmith ‘s Steven Tyler called his onetime group “a comic-book band.” [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Happy 48th birthday today to Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Find out more about his musical and personal history. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Gaslight Anthem have landed ‘Happy Endings’ cutie Elisha Cuthbert for their latest video for ‘Here Comes My Man.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] – French metal favorites Gojira will play their first North American headlining tour early next year, with support from the Devin Townsend Project and the Atlas Moth . [ Rock Music Report ]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Beloved Flyleaf singer Lacey Sturm has left the band. Sturm wrote a detailed letter to fans explaining her departure, citing the birth of her first son and the death of the band’s sound engineer after a car accident. [ Loudwire ] After a recent home invasion, Kurt Cobain’s daughter Frances Bean has apparently stated that the man who broke into her Los Angeles home was attempting to kill her fiance. [ Loudwire ] Stone Sour ‘s upcoming album ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1′ is now available for streaming in full. Listen to the record here. [ Loudwire ] Donald Trump scolds Bruce Springsteen for supporting Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder plays surprise Bridge School benefit set along with Guns N’ Roses. [ Diffuser.fm ] Which Metallica album do you prefer; ‘Load’ or ‘Reload’? Vote here! [ Ultimate Metallica ] Ill Nino release new music video preview of ‘La Epidemia.’ [ Rock Music Report ]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Black Sabbath are progressing a new album, as Ozzy Osbourne & company are holed up in a Malibu recording studio. Find out the new details here: [ Loudwire ] – Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor has revealed his involvement as a consultant for the Beats by Dre headphone company and announced that it’s led to “a number of very interesting projects.” [ Loudwire ] – Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo says that quotes he made about Zakk Wylde taking part in a reunion of the band have been taken out of context. [ Loudwire ] – Ever wonder where the dark and rather spooky lyrics for Metallica ‘s ‘Enter Sandman’ came from? Get the story here. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Kiss open up about making the ‘Monster’ album, their current lineup, the Kiss Kruise, and their thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan reveals that he contemplated suicide on multiple occasions. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Jane’s Addiction , Slash , and goth godfather Peter Murphy are among the top acts for the inaugural UR1 festival. [ Rock Music Report ]
Larry Busacca, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne are set to appear on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ this weekend. Read some of the show’s transcript where Ozzy shared his fear of Sharon’s death when she was stricken with colon cancer in 2002. [ Loudwire ] Metallica have taken Green Day ‘s vacated headlining spot on the 2012 ‘Voodoo Music + Arts Experience’ with Billie Joe Armstrong recently heading to rehab for substance abuse issues. [ Loudwire ] What’s one of the greatest perks about being a rockstar? Hot chicks love you! See some of the Hottest Rockstar Wives here. [ Loudwire ] A Beatles penis painting … yes, penis painting … has been defaced at the Museum of Liverpool. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Did Paul Ryan steal ‘bean’ anecdote from Kurt Cobain and his daughter Frances Bean Cobain for the 2012 Vice Presidential debate? [ Diffuser.fm ] Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett talks’Too Much Horror Business’ at book signing in New York City. [ Ultimate Metallica ] John Fogerty returns to studio to complete new album. [ Rock Music Report ]
Mary Ouellette, shewillshootyou.com Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Deftones are currently on tour as their ailing bassist Chi Cheng continues to recover from his 2008 car accident. As a show of respect for Chi, Deftones invited the bassist’s son Gabe to play ‘Root’ with them live. [ Loudwire ] Kid Rock teamed up with actor Sean Penn to make a hilarious parody of the duo’s diametrically opposed political views. Watch them swap insults before opening themselves up to each other’s ideals here. [ Loudwire ] Hardcore veterans Hatebreed have announced that they their next album will be released in January 2013 via both Razor & Tie and Nuclear Blast Records. [ Loudwire ] Tom Petty to auction Jaguar convertible for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ Organization. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Check out the new music video for ‘Wrong’ by punk band OFF! The band is fronted by former Black Flag and Circle Jerks vocalist Keith Morris. [ Diffuser.fm ] Metallica offer free download of ‘Orion Music + More’ Soundcheck. [ Ultimate Metallica ] 3 Doors Down to stage 9th annual ‘Better Life Foundation’ concert in November. [ Rock Music Report ]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Linkin Park deliver an emotionally gripping new video for ‘Castle of Glass’ dealing with the hardships of military families. [ Loudwire ] – While we wait for a new album from Nine Inch Nails , check out our list of the the band’s 10 Best Songs. [ Loudwire ] – Chevelle frontman Pete Loeffler took a frightening tumble during a show in Tucson earlier this week. He’s still rocking though … from a chair. [ Loudwire ] – There’s sad news to report from the world of death metal, as 29-year-old Sons of Azrael frontman Joe Siracuse has passed away. [ Loudwire ] – What better way to wish David Lee Roth a happy 57th birthday than by counting down the Top 10 Van Halen Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Stone Roses reunion many thought would never happen is actually thriving and surviving into 2013. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Metal vets Voivod keep on rocking with the release of their new digital single, ‘Mechanical Mind.’ [ Rock Music Report ]