Metal playlists from the underground
The Melvins are an iconic underground band by all accounts, constantly evolving despite chronic cases of band member fallout. Combining their wares once again with the duo Big Business (which gives the band 2 drummers in addition to a new bassist), The Melvins can now add swagger to their long list of attributes according to […]
If you ever wanted a true audio history of Heavy Metal music then you might want to consider the Heavy Metal Box released by Rhino Records. The set contains 4 CDs in a neat box shaped as a Marshall head with knobs that go to “11.” The first disc of the box contains 18 tracks […]
That Metal Show starring hard rock guru Eddie Trunk, comedian Jim Florentine, and Inside The NFL’s Don Jamieson aired its third episode on VH1 Classic last night at 11 p.m. The first topic of discussion was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s shortcomings when it comes to hard rock and heavy metal. Trunk, sporting […]
That Metal Show starring hard rock guru Eddie Trunk, comedian Jim Florentine, and Inside The NFL’s Don Jamieson aired its second episode on VH1 Classic last night at 11 p.m. The first topic of discussion concerned the release of Metallica’s Death Magnetic. Florentine had nothing but praise for the record while Trunk and Jamieson acknowledged […]
Every week has its disappointing news, just as every Snoop dog has its day (yeah, that line makes little sense). Here are this week’s top rock and roll bummers and how we make ourselves feel better about each one. 1. Robert Plant crushes Led Zeppelin tour rumors Seriously, a Led Zeppelin reunion tour would not […]
On this day in 1980, legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham died after choking on his own vomit. He is one of the most influential and greatest rock drummers of all-time. Enjoy the legendary live “Moby Dick” solo below: Here are the circumstances surrounding his untimely death and the last of Led Zeppelin, according to […]
Last night, Jimmy Paige and Leona Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Love” [Led Zeppelin II] at the closing ceremonies of the Olympic games. All I can say, is that Jimmy can still kill on the stage. The world is in great need of a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, or at least another Paige/Plant tour; hell, I’ll […]
John 5 is a brilliant rock guitarist who never ceases to amaze. His technical ingenuity, self-discipline, and general inventiveness are on full display in his latest guitar album God Told Me To. John 5 delivers fervent aggression while shredding away on “Welcome To Violence,” “The Lust Killer,” and “The Hill of Seven Jackals.” On “Killafornia,” […]
WHITECHAPEL: A NEW ERA OF CORRUPTION Knoxville, TN deathcore quintet Whitechapel have built a loyal following by steamrolling audiences with their three-pronged downtuned guitar attack, and their latest offering A NEW ERA OF CORRUPTION continues this squad’s mission statement with a bounty of their trademarked brutality at the forefront of the charge. Featuring 11 tracks […]