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Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath + Solo Hits at 'An Evening with Women' Cancer Benefit

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:21 +0000

Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne dropped by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 'An Evening with Women' cancer fundraiser on May 18. Hosted by comedienne Kathy Griffin, musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Sia performed at the function, but the highlight of the night was Ozzy himself, who performed a short set consisting of both Black Sabbath and solo hits.

Slash Praises New Chester Bennington-Fronted Stone Temple Pilots Song

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:43 +0000

The news of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington replacing Scott Weiland's spot in Stone Temple Pilots has been receiving a ton of buzz since it was revealed during a live performance on May 18. Having also experienced a complex musical relationship with Scott Weiland in Velvet Revolver, Slash offered his two cents on the new STP lineup via Twitter.

System of a Down Bassist Shavo Odadjian Calls Out Singer Serj Tankian

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:05 +0000

In a series of Facebook posts that went up today (May 20), System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian opened a huge can of worms in a very public way. According to a number of posts on Odadjian's official fan page -- on which the bassist does post regularly -- he accuses System vocalist Serj Tankian of holding the band back.

Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

Brian 'Head' Welch Performs First Full Set With Korn Since 2005 Departure

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Last night (May 15), Brian 'Head' Welch returned to the stage with Korn to perform his first full set with the band since leaving the multiplatinum act in 2005. A packed crowd in Belle Vernon, Pa., were the lucky bunch to witness Welch's return, and we've got all the details from the gig for you to sink your teeth into.

Metallica Offer Preview of 'Kirk's Crypt' Exhibit at Upcoming 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Metallica's second Orion Music + More Festival is creeping up on us as summer draws near. To get fans pumped for the diverse fest, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed a mass of details about the 'Kirk's Crypt' exhibit, which will include meet + greets, Hammett's massive collection of vintage horror film posters and more.

Avenged Sevenfold Unveil Preview of New Song + In-Studio Footage

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:00:40 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold have just released part of a new track along with some in-studio footage of the band recording their latest album. However, the band has developed a challenging TV/radio puzzle which must be tuned properly to experience the entirety of the band’s new offerings. Avenged Sevenfold have been hard at work creating the follow-up [...]

Arraignment of As I Lay Dying Singer Tim Lambesis: Video + More Details Revealed

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:51:16 +0000

As reported last night, As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis pleaded not guilty in his shocking murder-for-hire case. Now, more details have emerged from the May 9 arraignment in San Diego. Video taken of the arraignment depicts Deputy District Attorney Claudia Grasso revealing the alleged details of Lambesis' plot to have his estranged wife killed, which he apparently first mentioned to a member of his gym.

Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested on Two Warrants After Being Caught Speeding

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has reportedly been arrested yet again. After being stopped for speeding last night (May 7), Scantlin was booked after his info was run by Hollywood police, who found warrants for the musician's arrest -- one for driving with a suspended license and one stemming from his recent cocaine bust.

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler on Return to Rehab: 'I Picked Up a Bottle and Drank'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:28:32 +0000

On May 2, former Guns N' Roses and current Adler drummer Steven Adler admitted himself back into rehab for undisclosed substance abuse. The band Adler was forced to postpone its summer tour dates due to the drummer's return to rehab, and Adler himself has just written an official statement detailing exactly why he needed to go back again.

Sepultura Planning to Release New Album in 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:02:03 +0000

Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura have just revealed that they are about to enter the studio once again! Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green announced the band’s intent to release a new full-length album before the end of 2013, most likely during October or November. Sepultura received mostly positive reviews for their previous effort, ‘Kairos,’ which was unleashed [...]

Ozzy Osbourne on Fallout with Bill Ward: 'He Couldn't Remember What the F— We Were Doing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:29:20 +0000

Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains + Airbourne Set for 2013 Rock Allegiance Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:46 +0000

The lineup for this year’s Rock Allegiance tour has been announced and it features Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne. The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance tour began in 2011, as Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd and more toured on the inaugural tour. Rock Allegiance became a destination festival in 2012, as Stone Temple Pilots, Three Days Grace + [...]

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Talks Collaboration With Geoff Tate's Queensryche

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:08 +0000

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing recently took to his official blog to write about his personal contribution to Geoff Tate's Queensryche's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.' Much criticism and controversy is currently whirling around the head of Tate, and Downing addresses his reasoning for the new collaboration, along with a funny story about nearly being killed by a couch.

Tool Creating 'Little Bits and Pieces' of New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:51 +0000

We know … patience is a difficult virtue to put into action when it comes to the subject of Tool's next album. Tool followers haven't been gifted with new material since the band unleashed '10,000 Days' in 2006, but fans remain hopeful that 2013 will host the release of a new Tool record. During a recent interview with a New Zealand publication, drummer Danny Carey and vocalist Maynard James Keenan spoke about the progress of the new album and Tool's songwriting process.

Hellyeah Tapped for Megadeth's Gigantour 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:44:09 +0000

Yet another band has been confirmed to support Megadeth on this year’s Gigantour. The fall trek now has four bands locked in, with Hellyeah having been announced over the weekend. This year’s Gigantour will be the fifth installment of the traveling fest, and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has continued the tradition of hand-picking each act. So [...]

Ghost B.C. Offer Signature Sex Toys Within New 'Phallos Mortuus' Ritual Box Set

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:14:23 +0000

KISS have their signature coffins, Slayer created trademark condoms and Metallica boast their own version of Monopoly, but Swedish heavy metal act Ghost (Ghost B.C.) have outdone them all with the release of a customized set of sex toys!

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates, Black Sabbath have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Megadeth Unleash Title Track From Upcoming Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:07:15 +0000

Megadeth have just debuted the title track from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, ‘Super Collider.’ Megadeth recently teased fans with a preview of ‘Don’t Turn Your Back‘ on MegadethGame.com, where the album art for ‘Super Collider’ could be unlocked through a memory puzzle game. The short clip of ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’ is essentially what fans [...]

Black Sabbath Unleash New Track 'God Is Dead?'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:59:59 +0000

It’s finally here! Oh, glorious day, you’ve bestowed upon us the newest Black Sabbath song, ‘God Is Dead?’ and we give thanks while raising our horns to the sky. As Black Sabbath’s first offering from their upcoming album, ’13,’ ‘God is Dead?’ will only serve to amplify the already massive buzz surrounding the release of [...]