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“We consider ourselves more an atmospheric melodic symphonic Metal/Rock band,” stated Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon den Adel. “In my opinion, we are not a gothic band but we have gothic elements.” Within Temptation formed in South Holland, Netherlands. A year later, in 1997, they released their debut album “Enter,” which established the band in the…
Megadeth has teamed with The Realest for an exclusive memorabilia auction, including stage-played and signed items, kicking off on November 27th. “There’s a whole world out there of really valuable, important stuff that if somebody is a fan of an artist or an athlete, or anybody… they wanna get something authentic that belongs to that person,”…
Following the sale of an Eric Clapton guitar for $1.27 million, a Kurt Cobain guitar goes for $1,587,500 during Julien’s Auctions “Played, Worn And Torn: Rock N’ Roll Iconic Guitars And Memorabilia” event (on 11/17). The “Skystang I” guitar was played by the late Nirvana frontman during his final public performance on band’s ’93 – ’94…
While still in high school, M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance (guitar), Synyster Gates (guitar), Johnny Christ (bass) and Jimmy Sullivan (drums) – known as The Reverend – shortened to The Rev – founded Avenged Sevenfold. The group developed a Metal/Punk hybrid that got them signed by indie label, Hopeless. Their ‘01 debut “Sounding the Seventh Trumpet…
Four albums into their career, Warlock began work on what was planned to the be their follow-up to “Triumph And Agony,” which was their highest Billboard charting album, peaking at #80. The band disintegrated during the ’89 album “Force Majeure” becoming Doro’s solo debut. A year later, her self-titled sophomore set dropped. The album however failed to ignite the U.S….
Pantera (pictured above) have announced an additional leg of their North American tour leg with Lamb Of God. Guitarist Zakk Wilde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante joined Pantera‘s original members, frontman Phillip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, in late ’22 to honor late founding members and brothers, guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul. Earlier this year, this edition…
Iron Maiden have announced an epic graphic novel in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their fourth album, “Piece Of Mind.” It’s due out November 21st through Z2. Each of the nine songs on the album, which includes “The Trooper,” “Flight Of Icarus” and “Revelations” has an individual chapter. Frontman Bruce Dickinson contributed to the “Revelations”…
Papa Roach has announced that they have made a $150,000 donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) “Talk Away The Dark” campaign. The donation was presented at the finale performance of Papa Roach’s “The Revolutions Live” tour. During the tour the band debuted a live version of “Leave A Light On.” The ballad originally appeared on “Ego Trip,” Papa…
“Psycho” is Asking Alexandria‘s second #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The song follows the one-week reign of “Alone Again” in ‘21. Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce wrote “Psycho” with singer Danny Worsnop, drummer James Cassells, touring guitarist Paul Bartolomé and the track’s producer, Matt Good. “(‘Psycho’ is about) ‘being stuck in a relationship…
Corey Taylor’s sophomore solo album, “CMF2” containing the singles “Talk Sick,” “Beyond,” “Post Traumatic Blues” and “We Are The Rest” has dropped. The Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman recorded the album with his solo band: Christian Martucci (guitar), Zach Throne (guitar) Eliot Lorango (bass) and Dustin Robert (drums). Taylor has said “CMF2” is “the best Rock album of…