LOTUS EATER have disbanded amid allegations that have been made against the band’s vocalist Paul Collins. These allegations surfaced online via Paul’s Twitter account with several apparent victims alleging everything from non-consensual sex to abusive behavior and spreading STDs. LOTUS EATER initially responded to the allegations with the following statement yesterday, July 09th: “Paul Collins...
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GEORGE LYNCH Is Releasing His First-Ever Instrumental Album ‘Seamless’
With over 40 years playing guitar and songwriting as a professional musician, career firsts are minimal for someone as prolific as George Lynch. On August 20, George gets to add another highlight with the release of his first-ever full-length instrumental album, “Seamless”. The album is being released via Rat Pak Records and features nine brand...
DOROTHY Releases The New Single ‘What’s Coming To Me’
Dorothy returns today with her powerful, soul-baring new single, “What’s Coming To Me”. The swampy blues canticle recounts her time spent away since her lauded last record, during which she re-evaluated herself and found strength in her rock and roll roots. The soulful revelation sung through Dorothy’s momentous voice “is a story about casting out...
PUDDLE OF MUDD Announce Summer/Fall 2021 U.S. Tour
PUDDLE OF MUDD have announced a U.S. run in support of their latest album, “Welcome To Galvania”. The tour kicked off on July 3 in Savannah, Georgia and will conclude on November 20 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Tour dates: Jul. 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club Live Jul. 21 – Jay, OK – MAO...
IRON MAIDEN Invites You To ‘Belshazzar’s Feast’ Leading To New Album Speculation
IRON MAIDEN have released a video message inviting fans to “Belshazzar’s Feast”. “Belshazzar’s Feast” is the story of the writing on the wall in the Bible, and fans of IRON MAIDEN have recently been speculating that the band have been teasing the announcement of their 17th studio album. The video message was posted to IRON...
DEFTONES And GOJIRA Postpone North American Tour Until Spring Of 2022
DEFTONES have postponed their previously announced North American tour with GOJIRA until the spring of 2022. The tour was initially set to take place last summer before being postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today, DEFTONES issued a statement on social media announcing the postponement of the tour, citing the “uncertainty” related to the...
ICE NINE KILLS Announce New Album; Debut “Hip To Be Scared” With PAPA ROACHS’s JACOBY SHADDIX
ICE NINE KILLS have premiered their new single “Hip To Be Scared” from their upcoming album “The Silver Scream: Welcome To Horrorwood“, which is the sequel to 2018’s “The Silver Scream”. The album drops on October 15th through Fearless Records. PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix guests on the new single and also appears in the...
THE WINERY DOGS Are Working On Their Long-Awaited Third Album
THE WINERY DOGS have reconvened in Los Angeles to begin writing material for their third album. On Wednesday (July 7), bassist Billy Sheehan shared a new photo of him, drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, with the message: “It’s a beautiful day here in Los Angeles. And what a great reason to visit —...
BLOOD RED THRONE To Release “Imperial Congregation” In October; Listen To ‘Itika’
Norwegian death metal vets BLOOD RED THRONE will release their 10th album, “Imperial Congregation”, on October 8th with Nuclear Blast. Today, the band have released a lyric video for a vicious new single titled ‘Itika’ which can be seen below. Founding guitarist Daniel Olaisen says of the track: “‘Itika’ was one of the first songs...
VIDEO: Watch 6-Year-Old Kid Just Crush SLIPKNOT’s ‘Sulfur’ On Drums
Video of 6-year-old metalhead Caleb just crushing a drum cover of SLIPKNOT‘s “Sulfur,” can be seen below. The accompanying video description reads: “Caleb has been hugely influenced by SLIPKNOT! Firstly discovering Joey Jordison & then Jay Weinberg back when he was 2 years old. His love for them continues now & Caleb is still a...