Author Archives: Alex

Corey Taylor can fix the industry

Ever wondered why the music industry is going down the tubes? Well, Corey has an answer in the latest issue of Kerrang:

“A lot of people in the industry want to blame downloading for the state of [the music business], but I think that if most music wasn’t shit to begin with people wouldn’t be downloading this stuff for free“

Read full article here.

So I guess what Corey is saying that people are downloading Slipknot and Stone Sour cause they wouldn’t buy that kind of music. I agree with that.

Make the jump to see him on the cover.

Staind get in your face

Staind, the musical equivalent of the ‘Leave Britney Alone‘ video, promised fans a heavy and ‘in your face’ album.

“Oh it’s heavy. It’s heavy“ said Aaron Lewis while lifting his gut. “We are steering clear of any ideas that come out of us that might be of the more poppy or mellow nature, and we’re concentrating on this being a very in-your-face and heavy record.“

Full interview here.

First of all, HAHAHAHA… Staind… Heavy? I’ve heard heavier song from Miley Cyrus…
Secondly… Staind album? What is this, 1999?

Make the jump to watch Aaron Lewis get ‘in your face’ with a country song.

Steven Tyler is a professional

Even though Steven Tyler ditched Aerosmith to judge a reality show, he’s now making it seem like he’s the one being ditched… Pretty clever, huh?

“I’m trying to rally the guys together. We’re having trouble getting Joe. I don’t know where he is, but just come down to L.A. at the end of January sometime. I’ve had enough downtime.“

Read full article here.

I think I know where Joe is. He’s whoring himself out on some TV show… Oh wait, no, that’s not him…

Drummer needed. Second arm optional.

As you might know, there are 9 arms in Def Leppard, which is kind of cute in a “Ripley’s Believe it or not” kind of way.

So when I hear that a band called Pyromania is looking for a one-armed drummer, I’m thinking it’s either a “The Fugitive” tribute band or they want to emulate Def Leppard. Guess it’s the latter, which is also cute, in a Victorian sort of way.

“Pyromania, a Def Leppard cover band based in Dallas, Texas, is currently looking for a new drummer with only one arm, just like actual Leppard drummer Rick Allen. Their hand-written ad also insists that the prospective percussionist must have “no prosthetics” and should own a “flame retardent kit and stick.“

Full article here.

So if you are a drummer, have one arm, pro gear and no prosthetics, give these guys a HAND and join a tribute band. Imagine how easy the audition process is.. “Can you clap?” “No.” “You’re in the fucking band.”

For an extra laugh, on the same page of that article there’s news about some rapper called T.I. getting a handjob in prison or something.

ALEX IDEA: Donate one arm to T.I., then join Pyromania.

Metallica photo exhibition

In case you’re one of the 4 people of this world without constant internet access, you might be interested in a photo exhibition happening in London. Yes, actual photos in a gallery, not on Flickr. I know, right? Fucking cavemen.

“Titled “Fade To Black: Metallica By Bill Hale”, it chronicles the band in their early years, photographed by Hale between 1982 and 1984. This includes the lineup featuring Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, the first gig with Cliff Burton, the last show in the Bay Area with Mustaine and Kirk Hammett‘s live debut in San Francisco.  The exhibition runs from February 3 to April 3.“

More info here.

Damn, Metallica aren’t the only ones to cash in on the name Metallica. It seems whoever was even remotely involved with these guys can open up an exhibition or release a book about them.