Metal playlists from the underground
Phil Collen performs Manraze track “All I Wanna Do” and Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” on acoustic guitar for Q104.3 interview. Talks about veganism Mike Tyson, Def Leppard/Poison summer tour.
NextMosh.com uploaded this video of Guns N’ Roses’ performance on Feb. 16, 2012 at Hiro Ballroom in New York City. The video of Axl Rose’s solo band is just over an hour and of decent sound quality. Check it out if you have an hour to burn…
DragonForce release “Fallen World,” their fastest track to date. It is from the upcoming album The Power Within (out April 15), featuring new singer Marc Hudson who replaces founding member ZP Theart. Have a listen for yourself below. I know there are a lot of DF haters out there. What are your thoughts…love or hate?
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell performs Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” on acoustic…pours out his heart and soul in typical Cornell fashion (see video): Video shot in San Francisco on Feb. 16, 2012
Van Halen’s North American tour has begun in support of A Different Kind of Truth (my favorite album at the moment). If you are going to an upcoming show, here is the setlist to expect: 01. You Really Got Me 02. Runnin’ With The Devil 03. She’s The Woman (new song) 04. Romeo Delight 05. Tattoo (new song) 06. Everybody Wants Some!! 07. Somebody […]
Some people have been asking about Metallica’s Orion Festival in Atlantic City on June 24 and June 25 at Bader Field. Yes, it is true that Metallica is one of my all-time favorites…but no, I will not buy tickets, can’t do it. Big Four at Yankee Stadium = Amazing. Metallica with Cage the Elephant and […]
Here is a blurb from an interview with drummer Sal Abruscato about the fate of LOA, transgender singer: “We’re not gonna play [anymore]. We moved out of our studio. We all kind of feel like we’re at the end. We’re never gonna make another record, because of those kinds of problems I was talking about […]
Eddie Trunk and other news outlets posted on the problems and drama surrounding the Black Sabbath summer reunion tour. The Black Sabbath tour after Download Festival will become “Ozzy & Friends” featuring Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde, and Slash. All other Black Sabbath shows are cancelled. Tony Iommi will then work on beating his cancer. Hopefully, Sabbath […]
Coal Chamber has reunited and is currently rehearsing for some shows end of this month and March. Dez (Devildriver) on vocals, Meegs on guitar, and Mikey on drums. Original bassist Rayna Foss is not part of the reunion, but they found a nice looking bassist in Chela Rhea Harper. I remember vividly watching these guys […]
Phil Collen of Def Leppard is currently playing acoustic guitar on VH1 Classic Rock Nights radio show with host Eddie Webb. His side project is pretty damn…different…but good. Check out Collen’s new singleand video from Manraze “Take On The World” at manraze.com.