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Phil Anselmo Discusses New Down EP, Reveals Cover Songs May Exist in Pantera Vaults
Philip Anselmo is gearing up for the release of Down's upcoming 'Down IV Part I – The Purple EP' on Sept. 18, and he insists that none of the members of the NOLA sludge band put any pressure on themselves regarding the release. He also shared that while the Pantera vaults have been emptied as a result of the 20th anniversary reissues of 'Cowboys From Hell' and 'Vulgar Display of Power,' he did rev
Green Day to Release Eight-CD Box Set on September 4
If you're a Green Day fan, then the next several months are going to be good ones for you, as the band is flooding the marketplace with material. Not all of it is new, either. Ahead of the trio's upcoming trilogy -'Green Day ¡Uno!' (Sept. 25), 'Green Day ¡Dos!' (Nov. 13) and 'Green Day ¡Tré!' (Jan. 15)- the band is also planning a career-spanning, eight-CD box set, due Sept. 4.
Mastodon and Feist Release Digital ‘Feistodon’ Split + Interactive Mashup
The Mastodon Record Store Day split release with Feist, lovingly dubbed 'Feistodon,' is no longer relegated to a super rare and limited item that was issued on one day. The metal behemoths and the female indie rocker released a split, in which this odd pairing covered one another's songs. Only 5,000 copies were pressed and they sold out in a hot minute, understandably so. But we've got good news f
Dogbane Guitarist David Ellenburg Dead at 47
David Ellenburg, the guitarist for Greensboro, N.C.-based band Dogbane, has died of complications due to a stroke. He was just 47, having celebrated his birthday earlier this month.
Deftones Debut New Song ‘Roller Derby’ in Hollywood
Hot on the heels of premiering the new song 'Rosemary,' Deftones shared another new jam called 'Roller Derby.' The 'Tones performed both 'Rosemary' and 'Roller Derby' last night (July 28) at another gig at the Troubadour in Hollywood. You can view live footage of both songs, which are expected to appear on the band's upcoming album, below.
Did Metallica Crew Sustain Burns After Performance in Mexico City?
Metallica debuted their new stage set up, which commemorates three decade of history, last night (July 28) in Mexico City during the first of eight shows at Palacio de los Deportes. During the performance of 'Enter Sandman,' one of the onstage flare launchers malfunctioned. Two stagehands inspected them, only to be engulfed in a huge flame. You can see video of the pyro-gone-wrong below, with one
Randy Blythe Supporters to Hold Vigil in Front of U.S. Supreme Court
While Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe remains in a Czech prison, facing manslaughter charges stemming from an incident where a fan died after an alleged onstage altercation with Blythe in May 2010, his hometown supporters in Richmond, Va. continue to do their part for him. Friends of Blythe are staging a vigil out front of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Jul
Geoff Tate Issues Another Detailed Legal Response in Queensryche Case
The mudslinging in the Geoff Tate vs. the rest of the members of Queensryche lawsuit continues. Remaining 'Rychers Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield want to continue on as Queensryche with a new singer, while Tate is trying to stop them from using the name. The remaining members filed a response to Tate's motion to deny their plans, and now, Tate filed another reply declaration l
Hellyeah Streaming ‘Band of Brothers’ in Full
Fresh off their recent premiere of the song 'Drink Drank Drunk' here at Loudwire, Hellyeah are now streaming their brand new album 'Band of Brothers,' which drops July 17, in full. You can listen to every single one of the album's 11 tracks by clicking the button below.
Marilyn Manson Addresses Rumors That He’s Dating Avril Lavigne
Marilyn Manson's dating life is a hot topic. A few months ago, an aspiring filmmaker announced that she was engaged to the shock rocker, which was news to the singer himself. Then a story began circulating that he was dating Canadian pop punk princess Avril Lavigne, which Manson has sort of refuted. Put simply: He's bored with the not-so-creative rumors. He likes the out-there ones. While Manson s