Metal playlists from the underground
Here is the Gears of Rock’s weekly recap of hard rock and heavy metal news for the May 18-25: “Legendary Child” is the newest single by legendary Boston hard rockers Aerosmith. From the upcoming studio album Music From Another Dimension and soundtrack to the new GI Joe: Retaliation film, the song…read more Axl Rose falls on his ass at Liverpool […]
Billboard reports that the legendary hard music record label Roadrunner Records is facing layoffs primarily in oversees offices. Here is an excerpt from the article: In a changing of the guard at Roadrunner Records, founder/CEO Cees Wessels is leaving the label 17 months after the completion of its sale to the Warner Music Group. Concurrent with […]
American Bandstand host and host of countless New Years Eves’ celebrations Dick Clark has died at 82 years old from a massive heart attack according to TMZ.
Checkout the ten bands inducted into the Gears of Rock’s Hall of Fame in 2012. You will only find the greatest in hard rock and heavy metal in this hall of fame. Don’t worry Axl, you didn’t make the cut…yet. Go here to see the inaugural inductees. By the way, I don’t have a facility, […]
According to Robin Leach of the Las Vegas Sun, Motley Crue is set to become the first heavy metal band to ever take up residency in a Las Vegas hotel. Look for a special announcement on Piers Morgan’s CNN show tomorrow night for more. The word is that Motley Crue will perform three to four […]
Metallica has officially announced and confirmed a 2009 release of an “all Metallica” Guitar Hero game which will include the full band in the style of Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band. GH Metallica is expected to have 28 songs and will include some Alice in Chains, Machine Head, and Slayer tracks. Additionally, there […]
Milestone of the Day: Ozzy Osbourne turns 60 years old. Hey, there may not be too much rocking left, so you better catch him while you still can [contactmusic.com]. Rumor of the Day: Rob Zombie might be up for directing the sequel to Halloween. According to the studio, there should be a press release later […]
1. In an interview with Antiquiet, Phil Anselmo misses Pantera, wonders if Dimebag Darrell would still be here if it weren’t for the media’s portrayal of the band’s split, and affirms that he’s “f*ckin’ stronger than f*ckin’ most f*ckin’ men” his age [blabbermouth.net]. 2. Metallica’s record contract is finally fulfilled, which means that they will […]
1. Nickelback quote of the day: “Set down the ‘Guitar Hero,’ learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it’s hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together, to get out there. It’s getting harder and harder, but I think we’ve done it,” said Chad Kroeger [mtv.com]. […]
1. The Chinese Democracy Quote of the Day comes from James Hetfield of Metallica: “I’ll certainly listen to it. But I haven’t lost sleep waiting for it.” new.uk.music.yahoo.com 2. MTV lists their favorite Axl Rose moments with Chinese Democracy’s release just four days away. mtv.com 3. Here is a mixed review of Chinese Democracy. ew.com […]