Posts Tagged ‘ultimate-classic’

Daily Reload: Machine Head, Korn + More

Liz Ramanand, Loudwire – Machine’s Head ‘s Robb Flynn reveals the painful ordeal of firing longtime bassist Adam Duce from the band’s lineup. [ Loudwire ] – Returning Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch discusses the potential of a permanent reunion with the band in our exclusive video interview. [ Loudwire ] – Metallica ‘s Lars Ulrich says he “wouldn’t put money” on the band playing full album sets at the Orion Music + More festival. [ Loudwire ] – Bullet for My Valentine ‘s Matt Tuck discusses the creation of the ‘Temper Temper’ album and touring with Halestorm in our exclusive interview. [ Loudwire ] – Papa Roach have revealed the dates for their ‘The Connection’ headlining tour with Escape the Fate and Otherwise . [ Loudwire ] – Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock are counting down the 10 best Iron Maiden songs. See what made the cut: [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Deep Purple have revealed the title and release date for their upcoming album. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Atlas Genius dropped by the Diffuser.fm offices to perform the current hit single ‘Trojans.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] – Mumford and Sons ‘ Marcus Mumford and pop icon Justin Timberlake will team up on a song for the next Coen Brothers film. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Daily Reload: Randy Blythe, Black Sabbath + More

Liz Ramanand, Loudwire – Lamb of God ‘s Randy Blythe has returned home to the U.S. after visiting the Czech prison where he was detained. [ Loudwire ] – Black Sabbath are giving fans their first look inside the studio of their ’13′ album sessions with a video teaser. [ Loudwire ] – Guns N’ Roses , Alice in Chains + Korn have signed on to headline the 2013 Rocklahoma Festival. [ Loudwire ] – Maynard James Keenan provides an update on the progress of new Tool and A Perfect Circle records. [ Loudwire ] – Down will hit the road for a brief May trek through the Southeastern U.S. [ Loudwire ] – Get in a romantic mood by joining Ultimate Classic Rock in counting down the Top 10 Led Zeppelin Love Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Roger Waters is adding a new song to ‘The Wall’ concert production. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Radiohead has booked time in September to begin work on their next studio album. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Kings of Leon , My Morning Jacket ‘s Jim James and The Shins are among the top acts performing at the 2013 Hangout Festival. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Daily Reload: Rock on the Range, Foo Fighters + More

Cindy Ord / Mark Davis, Getty Images – Soundgarden and Alice in Chains are among the big names who’ll be playing the 2013 Rock on the Range festival. [ Loudwire ] – Dave Grohl says that even though the Foo Fighters are on a break, he has “really awesome big plans” for their next album. [ Loudwire ] – Unite the United has launched a new auction to raise funds for the daughter of late Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker . [ Loudwire ] – Pearl Jam announced that they’ll be playing Chicago’s Wrigley Field this summer. [ Loudwire ] – Go behind the scenes at rehearsal for Puscifer ‘s upcoming tour with our video exclusive. [ Loudwire ] – Led Zeppelin ‘s Jimmy Page has kicked off his modeling career. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Happy 60th birthday to Cheap Trick ‘s Robin Zander. Check out the vocalist’s best work with Ultimate Classic Rock’s Top 10 Cheap Trick Songs list. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Unrest in Israel has led to the postponement of Lollapalooza Israel. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Get your feet tapping by checking out Diffuser’s 10 Best Pop-Punk Songs list. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Daily Reload: Ozzy Osbourne, Lacuna Coil + More

Jeff Gross, Getty Images – Ozzy Osbourne suffered injuries in a freak fire at his home. Details here: [ Loudwire ] – Founding Lacuna Coil member and Cayne guitarist Claudio Leo has died. [ Loudwire ] – Guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch is streaming Love and Death ‘s new album ahead of its release + more Euro dates featuring Head reuniting with his former band Korn  have been announced. [ Loudwire ] – David Draiman discusses Disturbed ‘s lengthy hiatus and his latest production project is revealed. [ Loudwire ] – Watch the hard-hitting new video ‘Soldierhead’ from Newsted right here. [ Loudwire ] – The Black Keys and the Dave Matthews Band will be among the top acts playing the 2013 New Orleans Jazz Festival. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Radiohead ‘s Thom Yorke has warned British Prime Minister David Cameron not to use any of his songs for future election campaigns. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Two Detroit icons — Kid Rock and Bob Seger — will team up for a pair of upcoming dates. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Need more cowbell? Check out Ultimate Classic Rock’s Top 10 Cowbell Songs list. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ]

Daily Reload: Alice in Chains, Randy Blythe + More

Facebook: Alice in Chains Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Alice in Chains have announced a new string of U.S. tour dates for the spring. Check out where the rock giants will be performing here! [ Loudwire ] – Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe is soon to stand trial in the Czech Republic for manslaughter. The case has been the subject of great controversy for months, and Blythe has revealed that he’s “getting mentally ready” for his court appearance. [ Loudwire ] – We’ve put together the most hideous bunch of rock tattoos ever assembled in history! Check out the 25 Worst Rock Tattoos of All Time here. [ Loudwire ] – Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has started a soup kitchen and Christian ministry in Haiti that will feed thousands of meals every day. Find out more here. [ Loudwire ] – Disturbed singer David Draiman confirms released date for new band Device’s self-titled debut album. [ Loudwire ] – It was 35 years ago today that the Sex Pistols broke up. Read more about the legendary moment in music history here. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Ultimate Classic Rock Bow is in Round 2, and one of the website’s battles is between Guns N’ Roses and Led Zeppelin. Vote for your favorite here! [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Senses Fail announce fifth studio album ‘Renacer’ to released on March 26. [ Rock Music Report ] – 5 Albums Recorded for Less Than a Grand [ Diffuser.fm ] – Metallica to headline Japan’s Summer Sonic Fest. [ Ultimate Metallica ]

Daily Reload: Metallica, Pearl Jam + More

Theo Wargo, Getty Images – Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers were among 2012′s highest grossing touring rock acts. Find out how much money each act raked in. [ Loudwire ] – Pearl Jam ‘s Eddie Vedder reveals the band is halfway through recording their next album. [ Loudwire ] – Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal takes a music magazine to task over twisting his friendly advice into an attack on frontman Axl Rose . [ Loudwire ] – Megadeth ‘s Dave Mustaine receives an apology from Men’s Warehouse after his Facebook rant against the company. [ Loudwire ] – Members of Slayer , Exodus and Queens of the Stone Age are collaborating on the ‘House of Shock’ documentary soundtrack. [ Loudwire ] – Happy 67th birthday to Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones . Check out his best work with Ultimate Classic Rock’s Top 10 John Paul Jones Led Zeppelin Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Congrats are in order for newly engaged former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick . [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Jack White is lavishing fans with more goodies as part of his Vinyl Vault subscription service. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have debuted a second short film to promote their new album. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Daily Reload: Stone Sour, Megadeth + More

Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com – Corey Taylor has elaborate Stone Sour tour and movie plans in the works and he also updates Slipknot ‘s status. [ Loudwire ] – Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is writing his autobiography. [ Loudwire ] – Hollywood Undead ‘s Johnny 3 Tears discusses how America’s youth inspired their current hit, ‘We Are.’ [ Loudwire ] – Deftones ‘ Chino Moreno says that bassist Chi Cheng , who has been in a near comatose state for four years, would appreciate the work they’ve done in his absence. [ Loudwire ] – There’s nothing cooler than when one of your favorite bands turns up in a video game you like. Check out some of the best rock star video game cameos. [ Loudwire ] – Robert Plant says it’s time for Led Zeppelin ‘s members to move on. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The members of Thin Lizzy are changing their moniker to Black Star Riders for their next release. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – A new study examines the early death rate amongst rock stars. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Coldplay and Jay-Z are auctioning off tickets to their New Year’s Eve show to benefit the Sandy Hook shooting victims. [ Diffuser.fm ]