Matt Holt, former singer for alt-metal band Nothingface, died at age 39 in his Maryland home on April 15. He was battling a degenerative illness for several years. Message by his family, While he had not been active musically in recent years, Holt, who toured the world several times over with his band in the early ’00s, is remembered as being an unparalleled talent and as one of most skilled vocalists of his generation, thanks to his incredibly impressive range, which shifted from terrifically brutal to beautifully melodic.
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Pierce The Veil Cover Green Day’s “Coming Clean”
Pierce The Veil have shared a stripped down cover of Green Day’s “Coming Clean.” The song is from Green Day: The Early Years documentary. Stream the song below:
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Covers Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
Trivium vocalist Matt Heafy has done a cover of Elvis Presley classic, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Watch below:
Five Finger Death Punch Suing Prospect Park Records
Five Finger Death Punch have filed a lawsuit against Prospect Park Records, the label that’s released most of their albums. There suing Prospect Park in an effort to be released from their recording contract with the company. There also seeking a million dollars in damages from the label. Prospect Park Records previously filed suit against the band, alleging that they were delivering subpar material to get out of contract.
Black Sabbath Working On Documentary
In a recent interview with NBC News, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi revealed the band is working on a documentary. “We’ll actually be doing a documentary. My job at the moment is to have a listen to what we’ve done,” NBC News also reports that the band may be putting together a live album of their last show and that Iommi is, “in the process of mixing the sound from the final Sabbath shows in Birmingham for a possible live album.”
Lamb Of God Plan For Hiatus Following Slayer Tour
Lamb Of God are looking to go on a hiatus after their upcoming tour with Slayer and Behemoth. Frontman Randy Blythe says I got out of prison and immediately went on tour, because I had five lawyers and they were just hemorrhaging money like crazy. I went from jail to home to, ten days later, being at Knotfest to home for a month or two, then out on tour with Lamb Of God, then back to the Czech Republic to go to trial, found not guilty, then come home, then finish up the rest of our tour and finally end in[Read More…]
Blink-182 Stream New Song “Misery”
Blink-182 have released a new song “Misery” below. The song is off the deluxe edition of California. The album will be release May 19 and features 11 new songs. Tour dates: 3/22 – Austin, TX @ Austin 360 Amphitheater 3/23 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium 3/25 – Las Cruces, NM @ New Mexico State 3/26 – Tucson, AZ @ KFMA Day 3/28 – Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheater 3/30 – Kansas City, MO @ Silverstein Amphitheater 4/1 – Dallas, TX @ KDGE Edgefest 4/19 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Northern Arizona University 4/21 – Amarillo, TX @ Aztec Music Hall[Read More…]
Rock Legend Chuck Berry Dead At 90
Rock Legend Chuck Berry has died at the age of 90. ABC News reported he was found unresponsive in his home in St. Charles County, Missouri. “Police said they responded to a medical emergency on Buckner Road at approximately 12:40 p.m. Inside the home, first responders found an unresponsive man, but despite immediately administering lifesaving techniques, the 90-year-old man could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at 1:26 p.m., police said.” Berry is labeled as one of the founders of rock and roll. With many hit songs including “Rock and Roll Music,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Maybellene.”
HIM Announce Breakup And Final Tour
HIM have announced their breakup after 26 years. They will go on a final farewell tour. American dates are yet to be announced. HIM ANNOUNCE FAREWELL TOUR LOVE METAL LEGENDS HIT THE ROAD FOR THE LAST TIME THIS YEAR Following a long radio silence, Finnish rock giants HIM have announced a farewell tour, closing the final chapter on their 26 year career. “After quarter of a century of Love and Metal intertwined we sincerely feel HIM has run its unnatural course and adieus must be said in order to make way for sights, scents and sounds yet unexplored. We completed[Read More…]
Sonny Moore (Skrillex) Officially Rejoins From First To Last
For the last 10 years, From First to Last have been without one of their earliest members, Sonny Moore. Moore is best for his solo work as dubstep artist and eight-time Grammy award winner Skrillex and the singer has returned to once again front From First to Last. Moore rejoined his old band during a performance at Emo Night in Los Angeles early last month, including Derek Bloom on the drums. Moore is also listed as an official member of the lineup on their Facebook page.
2017 Grammy Winners
The 59th annual Grammy Awards was held Feb. 12, 2017 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. See a list of winners below. Album Of The Year 25 — Adele Record Of The Year “Hello” — Adele Song Of The Year “Hello” — Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele) Best New Artist Chance The Rapper Best Pop Vocal Album 25 — Adele Best Pop Solo Performance “Hello” — Adele Best Pop Duo/Group Performance “Stressed Out” — Twenty One Pilots Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin — Willie Nelson Best Rock Performance “Blackstar” — David Bowie Best Metal[Read More…]
Watch Teens React To Marilyn Manson
Fine Brothers Entertainment has release a new video of teens reacting to Marilyn Manson. Watch below:
Steel Panther Release “Poontang Boomerang” Music Video
Steel Panther has release the music video for “Poontang Boomerang” below.
As I Lay Dying Frontman Tim Lambesis Released From Prison, Getting Married
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis had been released from prison on Dec. 17, 2016 after being incarcerated in 2014 for his role in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his estranged wife. He served two-and-a-half years of a six-year sentence. Metal Injection reports that Lambesis is getting married to Amanda Dubord, the same woman he was dating before being arrested. California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation has confirmed that he was discharged to the Division of Adult Parole Operations Dec. 17, 2016.
Memphis May Fire Guitarist Anthony Sepe Leaves Band
After five years with the band, guitarist Anthony Sepe and Memphis May Fire will be parting ways. The band on their Facebook, We’d like to let you know that after heavy consideration, it’s come time for Memphis May Fire & guitarist Anthony Sepe to part ways. Although change is never easy, it was determined to be best at this time & we have no doubt that Anthony will continue on in his creative endeavors. We’d like to thank him for everything he gave to this band & encourage you all to follow him on his various social accounts moving forward. We’ll[Read More…]
Former Black Sabbath Keyboardist Geoff Nicholls Dead At 68
Former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls has passed away at the age of 68, following a battle with lung cancer Billboard reports. He had a run with the band from 1979-2004, and he appeared on nine Black Sabbath studio albums. Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on Facebook, I’m so saddened to hear the loss of one of my dearest and closest friends Geoff Nicholls. He’s been suffering for a while now with lung cancer and he lost his battle this morning. Geoff and I have always been very close and he has been a real true friend to me and supported me all the[Read More…]
Protest The Hero, The Fully Down Members Form Band
Protest The Hero’s Rody Walker and Mike Ieradi have teamed up with The Fully Down’s Dan Hay to form Mystery Weekend. You can check out their first single below. Their debut album ‘Surprise!’ will be released on February 17. You can be preordered here. Mystery Weekend by Mystery Weekend
Metallica To Perform At The 2017 Grammy Awards
Metallica have announced that they will be performing at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards and promise to have something special planned. First, it was a total honor to be nominated, but now this?!!? We’re beyond excited that we have been invited to perform on the 59th annual Grammy Awards telecast on Sunday, February 12, 2017. It’s been three years since we were lucky enough to participate in the awards show when we last performed with world-renowned Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang and we’re thrilled to be asked back. We have something very unique and special planned for this celebratory night,[Read More…]
Motionless In White’s Josh Balz Leaves Band
Motionless In White have announced that Josh Balz (keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals) is departing from the band after 10 years. Band’s Statement: MIW fans, As of today, we regret to announce that after 10 years of time spent with the band, through the highest of highs and lowest of lows, Josh Balz will be departing from Motionless In White. After many discussions and time spent searching within himself over the past year, Josh has come upon many discoveries of who he now is as a person, and what is truly important to him regarding his future. We respect and whole[Read More…]
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cage the Elephant, More Announced For 2017 Bonnaroo Music Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2017 lineup below. The festival is set for June 8-11 in Manchester, TN. Topping the lineup are U2 (playing The Joshua Tree), Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer, Flume, Lorde, the XX, Travis Scott and Cage the Elephant. Check out the festival’s official website for additional information.