82-Year-Old ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant John Hetlinger Rocks Drowning Pool’s “Bodies.” Hetlinger, a former Navy pilot and retired program manager for the instrument that repaired the Hubble Space Telescope, did a karaoke version of “Bodies” a couple years ago that you can watch in the video below.
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Pop Evil Drummer Josh ‘Chachi Riot’ Marunde Exits, Welcomes Hayley Cramer
Pop Evil‘s longtime drummer Josh “Chachi Riot” Marunde has parted ways with the band, but the group has already filled the position with new drummer Hayley Cramer. Marunde made the announcement earlier this spring, revealing that he was making the move in order to spend more time with his family. The drummer had been with the band since 2011 when he replaced the group’s previous drummer Dylan Allison.
Five Finger Death Punch Sign To Rise Records
Five Finger Death Punch have officially signed to BMG-owned Rise Records. They will release a album after the fulfilling of their current obligation with Prospect Park. “We are looking forward to the next phase of our recording career,” shares guitarist/founding member Zoltan Bathory. “We have had great success with our current label, Prospect Park, and will continue to enjoy further success with our next and final album (subject to surmounting the label’s court action to prevent us from recording it), after which we will commence a new and exciting label partnership with the people at Rise and BMG,
Sum 41 Sign To Hopeless Records
Sum 41 have signed to Hopeless Records for the release of theircomeback album.
Prince Dead At 57
The 57-year-old musician’s body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning, reports TMZ. Representatives for the musician told TMZ he was battling the flu. Prince’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure has confirmed his death with the following statement: “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57.”
AC/DC Announce Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose As New Singer
AC/DC have announced that Guns N’ Roses‘ Axl Rose will step in as singer on their upcoming Rock Or Bust World Tour after former frontman Brian Johnson was ordered to stop touring immediately. Read a statement from the band below. “AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian’s decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We[Read More…]
Jonny Craig Writes Open Letter To Fans
Jonny Craig has shared an open letter with fans, commenting on his current state and what he has in store for the future. Read below “To all my faithful fans, It’s time I set the record straight. Please know this is me talking: not a publicist, not a manger, it’s just me. For years I have fought hard to escape my past and everything that comes with it. I have continually gotten clean, and then fallen right back into the same ruts. As most of you are aware…I have a problem: I am an addict. I have entered rehab twice.[Read More…]
Slaves Announce Breakup
Slaves have announced that their show in Santa Cruz will be their last. The announcement comes less than two weeks after guitarist Alex Lyman revealed his departure from the band. Tonight in Sacramento and tomorrow in Santa Cruz are the last Slaves shows EVER. Come send the band off with us. ❤️ — SL▲VES (@SLAVESOFFICIAL) April 9, 2016 Thanks for the memories 🎶🎶 pic.twitter.com/a5l2PQ6XyY — Alex Lyman (@Alex_lyman) April 11, 2016
Teens React To Twenty One Pilots
Watch teens reacting to twenty one pilots below.
Slaves Guitarist Announces Departure From Band
Slaves guitarist Alex Lyman will no longer be a member of the band after the conclusion of their current tour. I’m going to skip the super long statement for this one and just say that this tour we are on right now will be my last tour with Slaves and I will no longer be a part of slaves. I’m in the middle of collaborating on a new CD with my good friend Anna Clendening that I think you all will really like. I hope to see some of you again or meet some of you I haven’t before on the remainder[Read More…]
At The Drive-In Part Ways With Guitarist
At The Drive-In has announced that guitarist Jim Ward will not be joining them on their tour.
In This Moment Drummer Tom Hane Leaves Band
In This Moment longtime drummer Tom Hane has announced his exit from the band. I have had an amazing four years with some amazing people and wouldn’t trade it for anything. However, I have struggled to be truly happy, creatively. The reason I started drumming / writing music was because it made me happy. I didn’t want to stay for the wrong reasons. This WILL NOT be a departure from music for me. I have some great things on the horizon and hope you all join me in my new journey. I’d also like to thank every single person, fan[Read More…]
Motion City Soundtrack Announce Indefinite Hiatus
Motion City Soundtrack have announced that they’re going on a indefinite hiatus. Hello, friends. It has been a quiet winter for us. We’ve had some time at home after a very busy 2015. With this time, we’ve been able to think about the past, present, and future of Motion City Soundtrack. All of this thinking has lead to several conversations, and these conversations have lead us to a very bittersweet realization: We have no idea what the future holds, but for now we are done. Needless to say, we’re feeling all the feels – you may be as well. If[Read More…]
Shinedown Announce Carnival Of Madness With Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry, Whiskey Myers
Shinedown announce the 2016 Carnival of Madness tour with Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry, and Whiskey Myers. Tickets go On-Sale 3/18 at 10 a.m. Local Time unless otherwise mentioned below. Dates below: Jul. 20 in Southhaven, MS (Memphis) @ Landers Center Jul. 22 in Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theater Jul. 23 in St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Jul. 24 in Fort Wayne, IN @ Park View Stadium Jul. 26 in Rogers, AK @ WalMart Amphitheater Jul. 27 in Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center Jul. 29 in New Orleans, LA @ UNO Lakefront Arena Jul. 31 in Austin, TX[Read More…]
Five Finger Death Punch “My Nemesis” Music Video
Five Finger Death Punch has release the music video for “My Nemesis” below.
Foo Fighters Going On Indefinite Hiatus
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has confirmed that the band are on an indefinite hiatus. He revealed the information in an interview with Artisan News, calling the break an “ihateus.” UPDATE The band just release this video: (His Foo Fighters talk begins around the 5:10 mark.)
Watch Panic! At The Disco Perform “Thong Song” With SisQó
Watch Panic! At The Disco join SisQó for a performance of “Thong Song” below.
2016 Grammy Awards Rock and Metal Winners
You can check out the 2016 Grammy Awards Rock and Metal winners below. Best Metal Performance August Burns Red, “Identity” Ghost, “Cirice” (Winner) Lamb of God, “512” Sevendust, “Thank You” Slipknot, “Custer” Best Rock Performance Alabama Shakes, “Don’t Wanna Fight” (Winner) Florence + the Machine, “What Kind of Man” Foo Fighters, “Something From Nothing” Elle King, “Ex’s and Oh’s” Wolf Alice, “Moaning Lisa Smile” Best Rock Song Alabama Shakes, “Don’t Wanna Fight” (Winner) Elle King, “Ex’s and Oh’s” James Bay, “Hold Back the River” Highly Suspect, “Lydia” Florence + the Machine, “What Kind of Man Best Rock Album James Bay,[Read More…]
AFI’s Davey Havok Forms New Band With Members Of No Doubt
AFI singer Davey Havok has formed a new band with No Doubt members Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal and Adrian Young. This project is not yet named, but a record is finished and the band are currently seeking out a record label deal.
Sick Puppies Introduce Bryan Scott, Tease New Song “Stick To Your Guns”
Sick Puppies have reveal that singer/guitarist Bryan Scott has joined Emma Anzai and Mark Goodwin in the band. Scott played with Glass Intrepid and Dev Electric and toured as vocalist for Emphatic in 2011.