Metal playlists from the underground
Update: “The Lords of Summer” was performed live for the first time this weekend during Metallica’s South America Tour By Request. The new song is over 8 minutes long and similar in style to the thrashier tracks on “Death Magnetic.” The intro is reminiscent of “Cyanide” and “Broken, Beat, and Scarred.” James Hetfield and Kirk […]
First there were the pioneering Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 and then the Great Debate of Shapley-Curtis in 1920 at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Today, we have the Stupid Idiot Debate featuring moronic music snobs. The topic: Metallica or Pantera? If you have ever found yourself initiating this sort of prattle (“hey bro, San […]
This week ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted finally returned to the metal universe and dropped a huge atomic hit in the process with the release of his Metal EP. This spectacular EP contains four brutal tracks with Jason on lead vocal and bass duties. The new songs “Soldierhead,” “Godsnake,” “King of the Underdogs,” and “Skyscraper” are […]
Metallica is one of many legendary acts to offer a song to the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album. Metallica frontman James Hetfield recently stated to Metal Hammer that his band is definitely down for the killer tribute. Other bands and artists lined up to offer a track include: Anthrax, Lemmy, Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach, […]
Metallica announced that they will headline the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park. The August 10-12 festival combines music, food, and wine. Tickets go on sale April 19. Go to sfoutsidelands.com for the info.
I’m currently on a stand-up kick so I was just pondering. I narrowed it down to the following 6: Jim Breuer Mitch Hedberg George Carlin Sam Kinison Artie Lange Andrew Dice Clay I’m not sure what to consider. Do you go for the funniest or the most rockin’? Or do you do a mixture? Any […]
Ultimate Guitar reports: Adler [ex-Guns N’ Roses] was booked for investigation of possessing narcotics, being under the influence and for an outstanding warrant. He was jailed on $45,000 bail. Well, I guess they haven’t yet began the filming of Sober Living with Dr. Drew Pinsky on VH1. Visit www.gearsofrock.com for music articles
If you enjoyed Jeff Conaway messed up life on “Celebrity Fit Club” and “Celebrity Rehab” with Dr. Drew, you probably shouldn’t miss the new show “Sober Living.” Steven Adler, original drummer of Guns ‘n’ Roses, recently confirmed his plans to take part in this show, according to blabbermouth.net. No word on when it will air […]