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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer DAVE MCCLAIN Has ‘No Regrets’ About Leaving The Band: ‘I’m Thankful That I Did It’
Dave McClain says that he has “no regrets” about leaving MACHINE HEAD more than two years ago. The drummer, who joined the California metal band in 1995, announced his departure from MACHINE HEAD in October 2018. McClain, along with guitarist Phil Demmel, went on to complete the Robb Flynn-fronted act’s “Freaks & Zeroes Tour” before they both officially exited the group. Dave reflected on his MACHINE HEAD tenure in a new interview with Australia’s Wicked Pix Photography. Asked if he has any regrets about his decision to leave MACHINE HEAD, McClain said (see video below): “Definitely no regrets about it at all. It’s something to this day, almost every day, I’m thankful that I did it. And I’m sure Phil is too. We talked about it...
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN To VAN HALEN Fans: Don’t Hold Your Breath For Unreleased Material From The Vaults
Wolfgang Van Halen has told The Oakland Press that he has not yet started to look through the famous home-studio vaults of his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, for unheard material that might be suitable for future release. “That’s not gonna happen for a long time,” he said. “I have no idea what’s in there that would be worth releasing. To a certain extent, my dad released all the good stuff. Even without the intention to release, I want to archive it properly and digitize it, so everything is safe for years to come. It’s going to be an incredibly difficult process and a very long process to do properly. “I think when a very important musician passes, you usually see right away the compilations of unreleased music that maybe s...
JESSE LEACH Says TIMES OF GRACE Has Found A ‘Good’ Label Home For New Album
In a new video posted to his official YouTube channel, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach offered an update on the status of the new album from TIMES OF GRACE, his collaborative project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. He said: “We are finalizing up stuff. Hopefully by the end of this year and early next year, we’ll start previewing music and stuff.” As for the reason for the delay in getting new TIMES OF GRACE music out there, Jesse said: “Obviously, this year has just been a shitshow. We just wanna make sure it comes out properly — the way that we want it to be presented, and have some good visual ideas and some good artwork. And we found a good home at a label. So all of that is wrapping up.” This past August, Dutkiewicz told the Metal Bl...
GUS G. Says It Was ‘A Crazy Moment’ Meeting OZZY OSBOURNE For First Time: He’s ‘The Father Of Heavy Metal’
In a new chat with That Metal Interview, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne‘s band just over a decade ago, was asked what it was like meeting the legendary heavy metal singer for the first time. He responded (hear audio below): “I was starstruck, as anybody would be, really. ‘Cause I’ve met a lot of rock stars, but not at that level — until that point. I’d never met somebody of that caliber; he’s like a megastar. And not only because of that — he’s such a legend. If you’re into heavy metal, that’s you father — that’s the father of heavy metal. [Laughs] So it was a crazy moment.” According to Gus, Ozzy made him feel comfortable right away. “He’s a chilled out dude, at least these days,” t...
Morgan Wallen Roasts Himself in SNL Sketch About Getting Kicked Off the Show for Violating COVID Protocol: Watch
Two months after seeing his debut appearance on SNL canceled after breaking COVID protocol, country singer Morgan Wallen got a second crack at serving as the show’s musical guest during last night’s episode. In a sketch preceding his first performance, Wallen spoofed the incident that led to his initial cancelation. If you recall, Wallen had been scheduled to play SNL on October 10th, but his appearance was pulled at the last-minute after video surfaced of him partying at a University of Alabama bar. He was replaced by Jack White, who delivered one of the most memorable performances in recent SNL history. Last night’s sketch opened with Wallen walking into a bar with a beer in his left hand and his face covering around his neck. “To no consequences!” he yells, before kissing a college girl...
Watch Eminem Make a Cameo in SNL Christmas-Themed ‘Stan’ Parody ‘Stu’
Saturday Night Live returned from its Thanksgiving hiatus this weekend with an episode hosted by Jason Bateman. Among the show’s highlights was a holiday-themed parody of Eminem’s famous “Stan” video starring Pete Davidson as an obsessed Santa fan named Stu who really wants a PS5 for Christmas. Kate McKinnon is featured as Dido (read: Stu’s mom) and Bowen Yang plays Elton John; however, the real Slim Shady does make a cameo at the end. Watch the “Stu” sketch below. [embedded content] We commemorated the Marshall Mathers LP’s 20th anniversary earlier this year with a reflection of that time in Eminem’s career. Slim Shady also made our “35 Most Influential Artists of the Past 35 Years” list, coming in at number 25. SNL plans to air two more episodes before the year’s...
Stitches Ain’t Ish: Boosie Reveals His Gruesome Gunshot Leg Injuries
Source: Prince Williams / Getty If you thought Boosie would bounce right back from his recent wounds think again. The gangster rapper made it clear that his road to recovery will be a long one. As spotted on TMZ The Badazz is down bad when it comes to his leg. Earlier today he shared some visuals of his wounds. The Instagram Live footage was not easy on the eyes as it shows the limb was severely injured with some visible staple lines that run throughout his left knee that look almost 12 inches long. Additionally you can see multiple scars that are still healing on other parts of the leg along with swelling, discoloration and more. BooPac also shared that the rehabilitation has taken him through multiple surgeries. Nevertheless the “Wipe Me Down” rapper is still getting to the bag. Las...
Kardashians Flex Contact List With FaceTime Prank, Dave Chappelle Was There
Source: The Washington Post / Getty The Kardashians/Jenners have taken to social media to flex their social reach by pranking a few friends. As a part of the viral Tik Tok “frozen FaceTime” challenge, the KarJenners decided to prank call a few celebrity friends to pull off the humorous caper as a family by sitting completely still and staring at the camera while they hit up some friends from their star-studded contact list. All of the Kardashian women including Khloe, Kim, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall, Kylie, and Kris Jenner all sat down in front of the phone very close together and very formal as if trying to take a serious family photo. One by one, their pranking victims, who included Tristan Thompson, Travis Scott, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Dave Chappelle, Luka Sabbat, Addison Rae, a...
Tinder Reveals Top 10 Dating Anthems of 2020 — And Yes, ‘WAP’ Makes the Cut
If you’re a certified freak, seven days a week on Tinder, you’ve probably been jamming to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s “WAP” while swiping left and right. The app released its “10 Essential Dating Anthems” of 2020 exclusively to Billboard on Sunday (Dec. 6), and of course, the raunchy Hot 100 chart-topper leads the pack. Drake‘s Lil Durk collab “Laugh Now Cry Later” follows “WAP,” likely for those moments when a match seems fun at first but then reveals something creepy about themselves. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewa...
The 35 Best Albums of the Last 35 Years
Let’s face it: With most “Best Albums” lists, you know the broad strokes of the ranking before you even click. Part of that predictability is understandable: Most iconic records earn their reputation. But these rankings shouldn’t be fossilized, and a shit-ton of amazing LPs have been shoved aside in the pursuit of maintaining the status quo. We didn’t ignore the unimpeachable on our list — you’ll see plenty of the staples you’ve come to expect. But we also hope we’ll spark your curiosity and encourage you to hunt for a title you may have missed over the last 35 years. 35. Bruce Springsteen – Tunnel of Love (1987) CREDIT: Columbia Records How does one follow up a rock album that recalibrates stadium sound systems and offers a stark look at hard times in America? With love songs, of course. ...
SUZI QUATRO Drops Christmas Single ‘My Heart And Soul (I Need You Home For Christmas)’
Suzi Quatro, the 70-year-old pioneering female rocker who burst on to the scene in the 1970s, has just released a new Christmas single, “My Heart And Soul (I Need You Home For Christmas)”. Quatro explained the song’s genesis: “So, lockdown had just begun. My son was in the studio working on ideas every day for our next album, a perfect opportunity as neither of us was ‘on the road.’ I was sitting on the patio, relaxing, and heard this absolutely beautiful track coming out of the open studio door. It was a bass line, with a sparse guitar chord, and drums. It was immediate for me. I ran into the studio (mask on, of course), and told my son to set up a microphone, and without thinking, without writing anything down, I sang the first four lines of the song e...
TOM KEIFER Releases Lyric Video For ‘Life Was Here’ Single
The official lyric/visualizer video for the song “Life Was Here” from Tom Keifer‘s #keiferband can be seen below. The track is taken from #keiferband‘s second album, “Rise”, which came out in September 2019. In addition to Tom, #keiferband consists of Savannah Keifer, Tony Higbee, Billy Mercer, Kendra Chantelle, Jarred Pope and Kory Myers. Produced by Tom, Savannah and Kyle O’Connor, “Rise” scales renewed sonic heights. From the tasty slide work that stamps “Touching The Divine”, the non-traditionally arranged, heavy, dark jam of “Untitled”, the breakneck thrust of “All Amped Up” to the tender coda of “You Believe In Me”, “Rise” signifies the ongoing evolution of the CINDERELLA...
