A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Killswitch Engage Officially Confirm Jesse Leach as New Singer
Confirming an earlier report, Killswitch Engage have replaced recently departed singer Howard Jones by turning to a familiar face (and voice): original vocalist Jesse Leach.
Nikki Sixx to Make Acting Debut in Indie Film
He's a prolific musician, a member of one of the most successful rock bands of all time, a published author, and an entrepreneur -- and now, thanks to his role in an upcoming indie film, Nikki Sixx can add "actor" to his long list of accomplishments too.
Slash Wraps Sessions for Upcoming Solo Album
While you were focusing on the Super Bowl over the weekend, Slash was hard at work -- and all that dedication paid off with a brand new video and completed tracks for his next studio album.
Slayer Hitting Studio in March for New Album
Good news, Slayer fans: Your long wait for new music is almost over. The band has announced plans to head into the studio next month to start laying down tracks for their twelfth studio album, and first since 2009's 'World Painted Blood.'
The Cult Sell ‘Sanctuary’ in Super Bowl Commercial
In a move that will finally target the elusive demographic of beer drinkers who love classic rock and modern hip-hop, Budweiser has announced plans to debut a new commercial during the Super Bowl that mashes up the Cult's 'She Sells Sanctuary' with the recent Flo Rida hit 'Good Feelin'.'
Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Goes on Submarine Voyage
By now, pretty much everybody knows that Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson moonlights as an airplane pilot when he isn't fronting the band, but he's never been known for his sea voyages -- until recently, when a British submarine crew was surprised to learn that Dickinson had joined them for a three-day trip.
Guns N’ Roses To Invade U.S. Clubs
Nearly a quarter of a century after they staged their fan favorite 'Live at the Ritz' concert, Guns N' Roses are set to return to the renowned New York City theater as part of a six-date jaunt through the Northeast that will also take them into Maryland, New Jersey, and Illinois.
AC/DC Get Their Own Pinball Machine
For nearly 40 years now, AC/DC have remained a proud bastion of good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll regardless of changing trends -- so it only stands to reason that in 2012, long after the pinball industry's glorious heyday, the legendary rockers are teaming up with Stern Pinball to create their own game.
Watch Slipknot Members’ Short Film ‘Thy Shalt I’
They warned you it was coming, and now Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Shawn "Clown" Crahan have unleashed their moviemaking debut on the world. Titled 'Thy Shalt I,' the 15-minute short film debuted at Sundance last weekend, and it serves as the opening salvo in the duo's plans for their new film and television production company Living Breathing Films.
Glenn Five Explains Anvil Split in Detail
Several days after announcing he was quitting the band, recently departed Anvil bassist Glenn Five has opened up about his decision in a wide-ranging interview with BraveWords.com, discussing his reasons for leaving his musical home of 16 years and talking in-depth about the creative rifts that forced him to walk away.