Doc Coyle has called out the “pretentious gatekeeping” that is currently surrounding Sleep Token, likening it to a script that he’s seen played out too often with popular rock and metal bands through the years. The former Bad Wolves and current Snot guitarist penned an op-ed piece for Metal Hammer in which he came to […]
Shane Hawkins, the son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, has revealed that his father’s favorite song to play is not the one that is most often reported. The younger Hawkins was appearing at a drum clinic in England when he made the revelation. While sitting behind the kit, Shane revealed the anecdote about […]
Which is the better Metallica album – Load or Reload? We’re entering some divisive territory this week for Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show and we’re looking to you to give us the answer. The ’80s provided some of thrash metal’s finest work in Metallica’s catalog up to that point. And while […]
Hair metal is often remembered for its larger-than-life style. Between the big hair, flashy clothes, and high-energy anthems about sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, the genre wasn’t taken very seriously. But, behind the glitz and all the glam, there was a surprising layer of complexity. Some artists used the genre’s signature sound to explore […]
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian is known for writing deeply personal and/or political lyrics that – at times – can be quite perplexing. In a new interview with Metal Hammer, bassist/backing vocalist Shavo Odadjian revealed which System of a Down song has the most “what the fuck?” lyrics. What Odadjian Said In the […]
As a longtime KISS fan, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron is finally right with the band after a teenage infraction that landed him a cease-and-desist letter. The musician recently received a “forgiveness” letter and other items from Aucoin Management after his teenage covers band fell in violation of the band’s trademark. Why Did […]
Over the last six weeks, eight rock and metal bands have split with their drummer. One legendary group even fired the same drummer twice. Dream Theater‘s Mike Portnoy even acknowledged the recent string of splits, calling it a “tough time for drummers.” May and some of the preceding weeks have been a shaky time for drummers overall. Earlier […]
Refused admittedly considered boycotting some upcoming festival appearances after learning that one of the financial backers had invested in Israeli Cyber Security amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. But rather than doing so, they detailed some of the thought provoking conversations that took place in deciding how to approach what to do in […]
In our interview with ICP — Insane Clown Posse — we ask Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope about their favorite rock and metal bands. And we chat about nu-metal from the subgenre’s best rapper to why they like the new school bands more than the classic ones. Elsewhere, the duo reflect on their time […]
Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (May 28) ahead of the release of the debut album from his latest project, One More Satellite. The new band features DeLeo teaming up with singer and songwriter Pete Shoulder. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article. “We […]
