Category Archives: News
Van Halen to the rescue!
The fatcats are hoping Van Halen and other bands will ‘save’ the concert industry next year.
“Live Nation executive chairman Irving Azoff told analysts the industry is “still not seeing a consumer recovery” in ticket sales, but he was optimistic about next year, specifically mentioning Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac as two acts that could lift ticket sales out of the doldrums.“
It’s a good plan, as nostalgic old farts are the perfect target audience for concerts. I only have one question… Who the hell are Fleetwood Mac?
Source: Blabbermouth
Mr. Piggy goes to town
Rob Zombie bassist and Muppets aficionado Matt Mongomery, also known as Piggy D, released a new solo single entitled “Can’t Blame You.”
If you’re one of the 2 people interested in his solo work, we’ve got great, great news. I mean really awesome news. Stellar even. He’s gonna release a new single every month from now on…
BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE! You thought that was it, didn’t you? Ah, silly sausage… Piggy‘s got more for you… Not only will he release a buttload of singles, but he’ll also make a video for each one. Now isn’t that just amazingly amazing? It is. I’m so excited.
God works in mysterious ways
Christian metal band and sci-fi readers Confide are calling it quits. Not until they play some farewell dates, of course, cause why would you not milk your disbandment?
“It’s hard to see Confide end [no it isn’t], but we know that God has a new chapter for our lives right now [no he doesn’t]. Every member of the band remains friends [doubtful] and the band breaking up was not due to any one person — it was a group decision.”
The comments within the brackets are our own little notes. Well, mine, don’t want to give credit to the whole team for something I’ve written myself. Why would I? Fuck ’em.
When asked if getting haircuts which won’t get them bullied in school was part of God’s new plan for them, Confide had no comment.
Gene Hoglan speaks
It comes to us as a shocking revelation that Gene Hoglan, one of best heavy (metal) drummers out there, can not only speak (we thought the evolution upgraded his arms and legs and didn’t bother with the rest), but he also found the time to do so. We can’t figure out how he pulled the latter of, because he seems to be playing with some band at any given moment of his life.
In his message posted on MySpace, he speaks on various things, his ongoing touring cycle with Fear Factory, hanging out with Metallica, meeting James Hetfield, and of course… food. Read it here.
He also made the cover of Modern Drummer magazine, which you can see after the jump.
The Damned Things. Ironic.
The Damned Things have named their new album! Wanna know the name? Good luck you’re reading our site then. It’s Ironiclast. Personally, I think Ironic would have sufficed in many ways, but who are we to point fingers and laugh? Don’t answer that.
And in case you want to see how Anthrax, Every Time I Die and Fall Out Boy mash up sounds live, check out the rest of this fine article.
