DEVILDRIVER has spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew has earned their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the planet, while issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums along the...
DISTURBED’s previously announced “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour” has been postponed until summer 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour” with STAIND and BAD WOLVES was scheduled to kick off on July 15 in Maryland Heights, Missouri, hitting amphitheaters before wrapping up on September 12 in Auburn, Washington. Earlier today, DISTURBED released the following statement...
The first leg of MEGADETH’s previously announced North American tour with LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES is being rescheduled for 2021 due to COVID-19. The 55-date trek was slated to be split into two legs. The first leg of the tour was supposed to kick off June 12 at Jiffy Lube Live in...
DEFTONES’ previously announced summer 2020 North American headlining tour has been officially postponed. The Live Nation-produced 20-date tour with GOJIRA and POPPY. was scheduled to kick off on July 27 and conclude on September 5. Earlier today, DEFTONES released the following statement via social media: “Due to the current regulations, and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we...
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider will release “For The Love Of Metal Live!” on July 31 via Napalm Records. The DVD/Blu-ray and accompanying live album (available in various formats) features audio captured from several Snider festival performances worldwide — from the United States to Europe, Australia and beyond. In addition to tracks from Snider’s solo...
METALLICA has posted another video as part of their “#MetallicaMondays” concert series, where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group’s YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on August 12, 1983 at the Metro in Chicago, Illinois. The concert footage produced...
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson’s estranged wife Paddy Bowden has died due to what’s being called a ‘tragic accident’. Bruce’s second wife, Paddy was found dead earlier today (Monday, May 18) at the home they once shared in Chiswick, West London, where she was confirmed dead on arrival. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service...
HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale has criticized people who don’t take the coronavirus pandemic seriously enough in light of the current loosening of restrictions in hopes of reinvigorating the economy. Lzzy took to her official Instagram page, saying: “Hey all my freaks! I get why everyone is excited about some states reopening right now. In my...
It was 10 years ago today (May 16, 2010) that we lost one of metal’s greatest singers to stomach cancer at the age of 67. Ronnie James Dio was renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest and most influential vocalists in heavy metal history. The singer, who was recording and touring with SABBATH...
Alice Cooper has released a new single, “Don’t Give Up”. Produced by Bob Ezrin using remote technology, the song is a spontaneous reaction to the challenges facing us all right now. Cooper felt the need to talk directly to his fans from isolation in his home where he is working to finish his upcoming new...