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Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Auctioning Guitars, Clothing, Amps + More
Scott Ian has opened his vaults and the Anthrax archive. The guitarist is auctioning off a multitude of items from over 30 years of his headbanging history. Everything from those famous yellow shorts imprinted with the “Not” saying all over them to a beat up pair of Adidas high tops (size 8, Patrick Ewing style) to vintage passes and tour itineraries are going on the block. If you are a diehard ‘T
Mastodon + Feist Record Store Day Covers Streaming
Mastodon and Feist covered one another’s songs for Record Store Day (April 21) in one of the most anticipated releases of said event. Don’t stress or fret if you didn’t get a chance to nab the 7″ single yet. You can still listen to and enjoy the music online, since it is available in streaming form.
Buckcherry Share ‘Wherever I Go’
Buckcherry have shared a minute-long audio clip of the song ‘Wherever I Go.’ The tune has prime placement on ‘Avengers Assemble,’ the soundtrack to ‘Marvel’s The Avengers,’ which is easily one of the most hyped and talked about action films of the summer.
Van Halen Add 18 Dates to Tour
You would think that since May 5th's show in Tacoma is SOLD OUT they would schedule another one in the NW, but NNNOOOOOOOOO!!!
Metallica Contributing to Dio and Deep Purple Tribute Albums
The loss of vocalist Ronnie James Dio to stomach cancer in 2010 still stings the hearts of metal fans, including that of the mighty Metallica. The band plans to be involved in the upcoming Dio ribute album, which will also feature Anthrax, Rob Halford and more. It turns out that Metallica even contacted Dio’s widow directly in order to get the ball rolling on their participation.
System of a Down + Deftones Tease 2012 Tour Announcement
System of a Down and Deftones are teasing what looks to be a Monday (April 23) announcement of a joint North American tour. Hot on the heels of the news that they both will be playing Heavy MTL and Heavy T.O. festivals up in Canada this summer, it looks like more dates together are in the works, as the bands used their social media and online properties to drop obvious hints.
Van Halen Live it Up in ‘She’s the Woman’ Video
If you are expecting an endless array and parade of hot babes in Van Halen‘s ‘She’s the Woman’ video, given the title, then you’re going to be disappointed. No hot chicks here. Instead, the video is full of compiled footage of the band performing at a variety of live shows on their current world tour and from their intimate gig at Cafe Wha in New York City this past January. Yes, we were there.
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Tommy Lee Urges Fans to Adopt Pets Rather Than Purchase Them
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is urging fans to adopt pets as opposed to purchasing them at pet stores, which get their canines from puppy mills. Those mills are facilities that provide substandard care for the breeding animals.
Axl Rose on Guns N’ Roses Reunion Tour: ‘Not In This Lifetime’
Axl Rose has hammered another nail in the Guns N’ Roses original lineup coffin. The singer was photographed exiting the famed Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles last night (April 6) with pop music up ‘n comer Lana Del Rey when he delivered a one-sentence declaration about playing with his former bandmates.
Kiss to Perform on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ on April 9 + 10
Now you've got a reason to sit down and watch DWS with the old lady and she'll love you for it!
Lost Metallica Video Game Trailer and Concept Art Surfaces Online
Before Metallica had their own edition of ‘Guitar Hero,’ the Four Horsemen were planning on lending their name, likenesses and music to a post-apocalyptic video game. What post-apocalyptic video game, you ask? Well, turns out it never came out, so it doesn’t really matter. However, a trailer and sketches from the game, which was due in 2005, have surfaced online.
Jim Marshall, Founder of Marshall Amps, Dead at 88
Jim Marshall, the founder of Marshall Amplifcations, has died. He was 88-years-old.