George De Sota, Getty Images Iron Maiden are among the pioneers of heavy metal, but despite the fact that they are still going strong, bassist Steve Harris sees an expiration date approaching for the band. He tells The Quietus , “I don’t know about [us playing for another] ten years. I think we’ve certainly got another five years in us, but it’s hard to say.” The bassist says that health definitely factors into their future equation, adding, “As you get older, it gets doubly hard to keep yourself fit and in shape. We do work really hard on doing that. We’d be selling ourselves and everyone else short if we didn’t, so we look after ourselves.” Harris, an avid soccer fan, says he’s given up playing the sport for the most part. He adds, “I’ve had so many problems with my back that I can only play the odd match here or there. Unfortunately it’s five years since I’ve played a full season of football and that’s something that I miss a lot. But I had to make a decision. I play a lot of tennis.” With Harris seeing the end in sight, he’s taking advantage of his time remaining in rock to do what he wants. Earlier this fall, he released his solo disc, ‘ British Lion ,’ which has been in the works for over a decade. Harris has gone in a more hard rock direction for the disc, and recently stated that the material was not “throwaway Iron Maiden stuff.” He’s currently gauging the response before deciding whether to tour in support of the effort. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/steve-harris-british-lion-prize-pack/” title=”Next: Win a Steve Harris ‘British Lion’ Prize Pack” align=”center”]
Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Fans of Lamb of God , and more specifically frontman Randy Blythe , will be able to hear more from the vocalist as he begins hosting his own monthly radio show ‘The Crucible.’ [ Loudwire ] Limp Bizkit and DJ Lethal have patched up their differences. After an apology posted by Lethal via Twitter, Limp Bizkit have welcomed the DJ back into the band. [ Loudwire ] This is pretty frightening; a man has been arrested after breaking into the Los Angeles home of Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain . Read more about it here. [ Loudwire ] The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their first ever live show 46 years ago. Listen to how the group sounded here. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello calls Paul Ryan a ‘Jackass’ and expresses his disappointment in Barack Obama. [ Diffuser.fm ] Who’s your favorite Metallica bassist – Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted or Rob Trujillo? Vote here: [ Ultimate Metallica ] My Dying Bride stream first four tracks for their new album. [ Rock Music Report ]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer has taken his experimental rock side project Fear and the Nervous System on the road for the first time, playing two shows over the weekend in California. He has also unveiled a documentary on the project (watch below). The band’s self-titled debut album was released last month, and the documentary features never-before-seen footage of 2007 jam sessions with Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion) and Billy Gould ( Faith No More ) that shaped the album. “Zac Baird (Korn touring keyboardist) and I had worked on a few ideas while touring with Korn,” Shaffer says. “So, when we started to record, those song ideas were our jumping off point. But, 90 percent of the album was created on the spot, then recorded. We were lucky to get the people we wanted to become involved with the project.” Rehearsal footage of Fear and the Nervous System preparing for last weekend’s kickoff of their first tour is also included. In addition to Shaffer, Baird, Wackerman and Gould, the band includes Repeater vocalist Steve Krolikowski and guitarist Leopold Ross. Fear and the Nervous System have two more shows scheduled next weekend. On Friday (Oct. 19), they will play in Bakersfield, Calif., and on Saturday (Oct. 20), they are in West Hollywood at the Roxy. Watch the Fear and the Nervous System Documentary
Kevin Winter, Getty Images On the heels of learning that Metallica will be taking over Green Day ‘s headlining gig at the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Loudwire had the chance to catch up with ‘Tallica axeman Kirk Hammett . This will be Metallica’s first concert in New Orleans since 2008, so needless to say there is a lot of excitement around the announcement . With Green Day pulling out of the festival due to lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong ‘s entrance into rehab, Hammett looks at the concert as more than just filling an open slot. “I’m very honored that we’re able to help our friends in Green Day,” he says. “I wish Billie Joe the best of luck, we’ll do anything to help them out. It’s great to be able to help him out.” What can fans expect from the show? “It’s such a recent development, so we haven’t really discussed what we’re going to do yet,” Hammett explains honestly. “New Orleans during Halloween, I’m really excited about that. I love New Orleans, I love the voodoo folklore, I love the vampire folklore. It should be pretty interesting.” With the recent release of Hammett’s book that chronicles his horror movie memorabilia collection, ‘ Too Much Horror Business ,’ there’s no doubt that fans are in for a treat on Halloween weekend in New Orleans. The 14th annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience kicks off on Oct. 26 and runs through Oct. 28. Metallica will be headlining the Oct. 27 date. [button href=”http://ultimatemetallica.com/” title=”Get All the Latest Metallica News Here” align=”center”]
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 ]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, are set to appear on ‘CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood’ this weekend (Oct. 14). And don’t worry, you won’t have to miss any football to check it out. It seems as though Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have been swarmed by cameras non-stop for the last decade. As stars of the iconic celeb-reality program ‘The Osbournes,’ Ozzy and Sharon have dealt with some of their most devastating moments on film. On the Sunday morning show, the Black Sabbath singer tells interviewer Lee Cowan, “I watched my wife battle cancer for nine months, having three chemotherapy treatments for nine months. And every time she’d have her chemotherapy she’d get really whacked out and she’d be throwing up and seizures and all this. I was like, ‘I’m watching my wife die in front of the cameras.’” Sharon has been a TV personality on ‘The Sharon Osbourne Show’ both in the US and the UK, ‘The X Factor,’ ‘America’s Got Talent,’ ‘Rock of Love: Charm School,’ ‘Osbournes: Reloaded’ and ‘The Talk.’ Meanwhile, Ozzy and Sharon’s son Jack Osbourne recently married Lisa Stelly in Hawaii last weekend, and a day later saved a drowning swimmer . Jack also recently welcome his first child into the world, but was soon after diagnosed with multiple sclerosis . With all of these topics in the public eye, the interview with surely be a revealing one. Be sure check out ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 9am ET for the interview with metal’s Mr. and Mrs. ‘Prince of Darkness.’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/jack-osbourne-and-friend-rescue-drowning-woman-in-hawaii/” title=”Next: Jack Osbourne Saves Drowning Woman” align=”center”]
Publicity Still / Facebook / Getty Images One stereotype that all rock and metal bands face is that they’re doing it all for the chicks. While this may not be 100% true, hot babes are one of the many perks available in the life of a successful musician. No matter how big the ego of a rockstar or how many groupies they’ve bagged, when they meet the right woman, these musicians are brought to their knees. Just about every male musician would like a hot chick on their arm (among other things), but these women possess more than just the ability to inspire the engorgement of a gentleman’s custard launcher. These rocker wives have tamed some of the most unruly musicians, bared their children and possess the strength to be away from their loved ones for months at a time. Please join us in both saluting and creepily staring at the world’s Hottest Rockstar Wives: [button href=”http://loudwire.com/mariqueen-maandig-hottest-rockstar-wives” title=”Click to Check Out the Hottest Rockstar Wives” align=”center”]