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The Cult Singer Ian Astbury Weds Black Ryder Singer-Bassist Aimee Nash
It’s a match made in hard-rocking heaven! The Cult singer Ian Astbury married Black Ryder singer-bassist Aimee Nash over the weekend.
Late Beastie Boys Member Adam Yauch to Be Honored With ‘MCA Day’ in New York
The death of Beastie Boys emcee Adam Yauch hit a lot of people hard, but there were some fans who immediately rallied to make sure that the man also known as MCA would get his day in his hometown of New York.
Black Sabbath React to Bill Ward’s ‘Statement’
Black Sabbath are taking the high road after Bill Ward‘s recent lengthy statement about his non-participation in their reunion.
Duff McKagan: Green Day Singer Was Ready to Handle Vocals at Rock Hall Performance
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a night of celebration for the attending members of Guns N’ Roses, but Duff McKagan says that after having some separation from the big night, he’s also a little sad about how things went down with his onetime group.
Testament Reveal ‘Dark Roots of Earth’ Album Artwork + Track Listing
Get ready to thrash! Testament are emerging from the studio with a new album called ‘Dark Roots of Earth,’ and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy it.
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament Salutes Late Bassist Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn
One of the music’s greats, bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn, passed away over the weekend and the tributes have been pouring in ever since. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament is one of the latest to offer his thoughts on the legend that was one of his bass idols.
Slash’s ‘Apocalyptic Love’ New York Record Release Show To Stream Live Online
Next Tuesday (May 22) will be a big day for Slash. The guitarist’s second solo album, ‘Apocalyptic Love,’ hits stores, and now comes word that his record-release show that night in New York City will stream live on the Web.
Riot Fest 2012 Chicago Features The Offspring, Rise Against, Iggy & the Stooges + More
Riot Fest is getting bigger by the year. The Chicago based festival has grown to the point where it can no longer be held by just clubs, and the festival’s organizers will incorporate a full outdoor music event and carnival for the first time this year. In addition, Loudwire is giving away a pair of tickets to see the festival (see below for details).
Slash Denies That Scott Weiland Has Rejoined Velvet Revolver
Well that was fast! The news from Scott Weiland that he was back with Velvet Revolver and planning to record and tour came as a shock to fans, but no one may have been more surprised than guitarist Slash, who offered a denial when quizzed about it by Minneapolis/St. Paul station 93X.
Kid Rock Raises $1 Million for Detroit Symphony Orchestra
There’s no doubt that Kid Rock rocks, but how much more interesting would it be if you put a full orchestra behind his Twisted Brown Trucker band? That was the general idea behind Rock’s special performance Saturday night in his hometown to raise funds for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
My Darkest Days Deliver Look at Road Life in ‘Sick and Twisted Affair’ Video
After offering a sneak peek earlier this week, My Darkest Days have delivered the full video for the title track from their ‘Sick and Twisted Affair’ album.
Serj Tankian Says System of a Down Bandmate Daron Malakian First Turned Him on to Metal
Through much of the last two decade Serj Tankian has carving out his place in the hard rock and metal worlds as a member of System of a Down. But the hard-hitting pace wasn’t always his first love.