Gears of Rock

Metal News: Tony Iommi writes two new Black Sabbath songs despite early cancer

gearsofrock — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:08:14 +0000

The early stages of lymphoma cancer can’t slow down the greatest pioneering heavy metal guitarist. Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has penned two new tracks according to bassist Geezer Butler.

Metal News: Scott Weiland Back to Velvet Revolver Full Time?

gearsofrock — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:13:58 +0000

According to the Rolling Stone article below, Scott Weiland could be heading back to Velvet Revolver once again. This would be pretty awesome since the last STP record was “meh” and VR does require a high-profile frontman.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-the-reason-behind-velvet-revolvers-one-night-reunion-20120106

Metallica News: Band to Release 3D Movie in 2013

gearsofrock — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:01:21 +0000

Heavy metal band Metallica has confirmed that they will release a 3D movie in theaters at some point in 2013 according to their official website. That is of course if we are all not dead by then…yeah, 2012. Die Die Die…Die Die Die…Mayans are cool. Check below for the official Metallica.com statement.

http://www.metallica.com/news/20120106-news.asp

Santa’s Top 5 Heavy Metal Bands of All Time

gearsofrock — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:03:46 +0000

As you are well aware, it is the most wonderful time of the year. Time for holiday preparation and celebration. Also, to reflect on the year’s greatest bands, albums, songs, and shows. But, have you ever stopped to think of what jolly old Saint Nick’s personal favorites are? Here is a list of the Top 10 Metal Bands of the man, the legend, Santa Claus:

#1. Twisted Sister – Santa just loves the timeless holiday masterpiece, A Twisted Christmas.

#2. Motorhead – Santa can’t live without Lemmy’s “Run Rudolph Run.” He said it gets him through the year’s final night of delivering holiday cheer.

#3. Heaven and Hell – Ronnie James Dio and Tony Iommi serve up a wicked version of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”

#4. Testament – Because Chuck Billy delivers the sickest vocal performance ever on “Silent Night.”

#5. Alice Cooper – S-A-N-T-A-C-L-A-W-S is coming to your town!

On a side note, Santa’s least favorite metal band is Faster Pussycat. He just can’t stand their rendition of “Silent Night” on Monster Ballads X-Mas; it ruins the album.

Metal News: Press the Tom Araya Scream Button NOW!!!!!!!!

gearsofrock — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:32:11 +0000

Slayer frontman Tom Araya belts out a legendary and triumphant scream during the intro of “Angel of Death” on 1986′s Reign in Blood. Now you can release the fury on your own with Metal Injection’s Tom Araya Scream Button. It is quite brilliant, I must say. Click the link below for this wonderfully blistering experience.

http://tomarayascream.com/

Top 10 Tool Songs of All Time

gearsofrock — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:17:45 +0000

Tool is an American hard rock band from California that has been active since 1990. The band features Maynard James Keenan on vocals, Adam Jones on guitar, Justin Chancellor on bass, and Danny Carey on drums. Here are the ten greatest Tool songs of all time:

1. ”Eulogy”

2. ”Sober”

3. ”46 & 2″

4. ”Stinkfist”

5. ”Schism”

6. ”AEnema”

7. ”Vicarious”

8. ”Jambi”

9. ”Parabola”

10. ”The Pot”

Metal News: Metallica Performs New Song “Hell And Back” [Video]

gearsofrock — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:30:59 +0000

Metallica unleashed a new song at the Dec. 9 30th anniversary show in San Francisco. This one is titled “Hell and Back,” a bit groovier than “Rebel of Babylon.”

Metal News: Twisted Sister Christmas From Paramount Theater, NY [Video]

gearsofrock — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:26:53 +0000

A Twisted Christmas came through Huntington on Long Island, NY on Dec. 2, 2011. One spectator captured this HD video of Twisted Sister performing “Come All Ye Faithful” at the awesome venue. What’s up with Jay Jay’s tux?

Top 10 Black Sabbath Cover Songs of All Time

gearsofrock — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:38 +0000

The greatest heavy metal band in the history of heavy metal is Black Sabbath and there is simply no disputing that. Sabbath are the godfathers of heavy metal and hail from Birmingham, England. They began their conquest of the universe in 1968 and have influenced every real rock n roll band that you hear today. In my opinion, they are more important than Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple combined. The classic lineup is preparing for a new album and world tour featuring Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums. Sabbath invented literally every single riff you hear in hard rock today. Here are the ten best cover versions of Black Sabbath songs by other heavy metal legends:

#1. ”Paranoid” Megadeth

#2. ”Children of the Grave” White Zombie

#3. ”Symptom of the Universe” Sepultura

#4. ”Hole in the Sky” Pantera

#5. ”War Pigs” Faith No More

#6. ”Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” Anthrax

#7. ”Black Sabbath” Type-o-Negative

#8. ”Sabra Cadabra” Metallica

#9. ”N.I.B.” Primus Feat. Ozzy Osbourne

#10. ”After Forever” Biohazard

Honorable Mentions: “Hand of Doom” Slayer, “Lord of this World” Corrosion of Conformity (COC)

Metal News: Metallica Performs New Song “Rebel of Babylon” [Video]

gearsofrock — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:58:36 +0000

At the final 30th Anniversary show in San Francisco last night, Metallica performed a brand new song titled “Rebel of Babylon.” Weigh in below.