Chad Childers
Slipknot Reveal Final Knotfest Performers and Set Times
Slipknot is putting the final scheduling touches on their inaugural Knotfest event, powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, and the Midwest may never be the same afterward.
Insane Clown Posse to Challenge FBI’s Juggalo ‘Gang’ Classification
The juggalos are one of the most loyal fan bases in music, but would you consider them to be a gang? As the “Gathering of the Juggalos” takes place this week at Cave-in-Rock, Ill., Insane Clown Posse and their Psychopathic Records label have sought out legal council to investigate action against the FBI after their fanbase was labeled “a gang.”
Former Korn Drummer David Silveria Fighting DUI Charge
Ex-Korn drummer David Silveria will get his day in court. The musician was arrested back in March and charged with DUI in Huntington Beach, Calif., but he’s maintained his innocence since the news made headlines.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Recounts Prison Life, Discusses Czech Trial Return
Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe is now home and ready to discuss his time behind bars and his plans to return to the Czech Republic to face charges relating to his alleged involvement in the death of a fan during a show in 2010.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Gets Silly-Stringed and Pied for Birthday Celebration
Metallica had a great time recently in Mexico City, and nowhere is that more evident than in the latest video the band has posted online from their adventures south of the border.
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix Ready to Rock as Uproar Festival Approaches
Just last month, Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix detailed some vocal issues he was experiencing that needed to be treated before the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival took place. With the tour just over a week away, the rocker updated us on his status.
Shinedown Groove on New ‘Unity’ Remixes
Shinedown is probably not the first act you think of when it comes to remixes or “the club.” Heck, they’re probably not even in the first hundred or so acts when it comes to that, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past decade, it’s that just about any track can be subject to a remix.
Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook Reveals Mandy Moore Band Past
When you’re a starting and struggling musician, you may not be able to land your dream gig right off the bat, so it should come as no surprise that before he was laying down some serious licks with Five Finger Death Punch, guitarist Jason Hook took a number of gigs, including some outside of the metal genre.
Black Sabbath’s U.S. Return Rules Night One at Lollapalooza
It was a hot Midwestern night at Lollapalooza in Chicago, but that didn’t deter a frenzied crowd from showing their support for metal legends Black Sabbath, who made their U.S. return Friday night (Aug. 3) at Grant Park.
Kid Rock Lends Support to Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan
Looks like the third time is a charm for Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan. The politician, who is Mitt Romney’s running mate, was lambasted by Tom Morello after claiming to be a fan of Rage Against the Machine. He also took it on the chin from Twisted Sister‘s Dee Snider, who denounced him after the usage of ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ at a rally. But there is one rocker in his corner, as Kid R
Deftones Say Recently Debuted Tracks Don’t Best Represent New Album
Deftones fans recently had reason to get excited, as the band debuted a pair of new tracks in Los Angeles in anticipation of their forthcoming record. However, singer Chino Moreno says that people shouldn’t necessarily look to ‘Rosemary‘ and ‘Roller Derby‘ for clues as to how the rest of the record will sound...
Jonathan ‘JDevil’ Davis Joins Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson on ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour
For those of you who thought it couldn’t get any better than Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson touring together on the ‘Twins of Evil‘ tour this fall, we bring you news that another hard rock heavyweight is joining the run.