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Megadeth Part Ways with Bassist David Ellefson: “Working Together [Is] Impossible Moving Forward”

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T17:44:47+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 1:44pm ET Megadeth have announced that they are parting ways with longtime bassist David Ellefson. The news comes after the veteran thrash-metal musician confessed to an “embarrassing” online sexual encounter with a young woman, but denied reports that he had groomed her. In a statement posted to all of their social media channels on Monday (May 24th), Megadeth announced that Ellefson was no longer in the band, also suggesting that the relationship between frontman Dave Mustaine and Ellefson had already been strained. The full statement reads as follows: “We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and that we...

Suspect208 (Band Featuring Sons of Slash, Robert Trujillo) Break Up

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-25T03:41:33+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 11:41pm ET Suspect208 — the young rock band featuring the sons of Guns N’ Roses’ Slash and Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, and for a brief time, the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland — have called it quits. The group’s short-lived ride was a tumultuous one that rivaled some of the trials and tribulations of their famous dads’ bands. With a lineup of Noah Weiland on vocals, London Hudson (Slash’s son) on drums, Tye Trujillo on bass, and Niko Tsangaris on guitar, Suspect208 got off to a promising start. They released their debut single, the hard-rocking “Long Awaited”, in November, and it was met with a positive response, earning mo...

Greta Van Fleet Announce Only Headlining US Shows of 2021

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T22:16:17+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 6:16pm ET Fans hoping to catch Greta Van Fleet supporting their latest album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, will have limited opportunities to do so this year. The band will play only four headlining shows in the United States in 2021. The four cities that will be graced with Greta Van Fleet’s presence are Franklin, Tenn.; Bridgeport, Conn.; Chicago; and Los Angeles. The dates are spread out from early August until late October, and are being billed as “special events” under the tour name “Strange Horizons”. “It is truly a monumental time in history to be able to perform again,” Greta Van Fleet said in a band statement. “We are honored to exp...

GWAR Launch Limited Edition Bud of Gods Delta-8 Vape Cartridges

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-25T02:35:11+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 10:35pm ET Alright, you bohabs, GWAR heard you. All that delicious Bud of Gods CBD bringing a little too much peace to your inner Scumdog? Well, we’ve got the product for you, as GWAR’s launching their new limited edition Delta-8 THC vape cartridges. Derived from the beloved Blue Dream strain, the Delta-8 in these cartridges is guaranteed to bring the glorious chaos of your favorite intergalactic warlords right to your very soul. Think of Delta-8 THC like the more universally legal cousin cannabinoid of the more common Delta-9. It packs a lower psychoactive potency than that more standard THC, delivering a smoother ride to outer space. What’s mor...

Alter Bridge Partner with Z2 Comics for Tour of Horrors Graphic Novel

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T18:34:58+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 2:34pm ET Alter Bridge are joining forces with Z2 Comics for their first-ever graphic novel, Alter Bridge: Tour of Horrors. The book, penned by Marvel Comics writer Emily Ryan Lerner, promises a story “in the grand tradition of comic horror anthologies,” according to a press release. Along with the graphic novel debut, the band will release their 2004 album, One Day Remains, on vinyl for the first time, available exclusively with the deluxe graphic novel package via the Z2 website. “After 17 years making music and touring the world, there aren’t many opportunities for a rock band to do something they’ve never done before,” Alter Bridge said in a ...

Rammstein Reschedule First-Ever North American Stadium Tour for 2022

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T15:15:18+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 11:15am ET Rammstein fans will have to wait another year before the German band brings its dynamic live show to North America. For the second year in a row, the industrial-metal veterans have postponed the stadium outing, with a new itinerary now set for 2022. Originally, Rammstein were set to stage their first-ever full stadium tour of North America in 2020, but that was postponed due to the pandemic and initially rescheduled for this year. While a number of bands have recently announced summer and fall outings, there are still restrictions in place for European acts who want to tour in the States. Thus, Rammstein aren’t taking any chances, inst...

Toyah Goes Full Catwoman as She Covers “Rock You Like a Hurricane” with Robert Fripp: Watch

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-23T15:03:59+00:00“>May 23, 2021 | 11:03am ET Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are back with another “Sunday Lunch” performance, taking on the Scorpions classic “Rock You Like a Hurricane”. Looking to her up her already impressive outfit game, Toyah went full Catwoman in this one. Playing off the song’s lyrics, “My cat is purring, it scratches my skin/ So what is wrong with another sin?”, Toyah was dressed head to toe as Catwoman, even breaking out the Batman character’s bullwhip midway through the song. A sign on a kitchen cabinet reads “Fripp’s Ma Bitch”, calling out another line in the song, “The bitch is hungry, she needs to tell/ So give her inches and feed her well.” Toyah als...

Psycho Las Vegas 2021 Lineup: Danzig, Emperor, Down, Cannibal Corpse, GZA, Flaming Lips, and more

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-22T15:30:15+00:00“>May 22, 2021 | 11:30am ET An updated lineup for Psycho Las Vegas 2021 has been revealed, offering significant changes from the one that was announced last year in the wake of the festival’s postponement due the pandemic. Danzig and Emperor are still on board as headliners, but Mercyful Fate have dropped off the bill, with Down moving up into the vacant headlining slot. Back in June 2020, after it was announced that last year’s edition of the fest wouldn’t be taking place, organizers revealed that most of the planned 2020 lineup would return in 2021. However, a number of those acts are no longer on the bill, including Mercyful Fate, Boris, At the Gates, Katatoni...

Previously Unreleased Slash Song “Crazy” Featuring the Late Chester Bennington Has Been Unearthed: Stream

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-21T16:53:56+00:00“>May 21, 2021 | 12:53pm ET A one-minute snippet of a previously unreleased Slash song featuring the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park has been uploaded online. The track, titled “Crazy”, was intended for release on Slash’s 2010 debut solo album. However, Linkin Park’s camp prevented the song’s release at the time. Instead, Slash enlisted legendary Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister for the vocals, and the track ended up being called “Doctor Alibi”. The snippet originates from producer Big Chris Flores, who recorded the aforementioned solo LP. In 2019, Flores went back into the studio to add drum programming and bass to the song. A final, full-length version...

Metallica Bring Back #MetallicaMondays for One Night, Tease “#BlackAlbum2021”

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-21T20:51:41+00:00“>May 21, 2021 | 4:51pm ET Metallica will bring back their #MetallicaMondays streaming series for one more night on May 24th to honor the band’s All Within My Hands Foundation’s Month of Giving. The metal legends have also shared a cryptic “#BlackAlbum2021” teaser. During the early stages of the pandemic, #MetallicaMondays provided a way for fans to escape. Every week, the band streamed archival concerts spanning their career — from sweaty club shows in 1980s to the big-budget stadium performances and festival dates they play now. This coming Monday’s stream takes us back to September 6th, 2018, for a concert in Lincoln, Nebraska, which featured a rare performanc...

Stöner, Featuring Kyuss’ Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, Announce Debut Studio Album Stoners Rule

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-21T14:48:12+00:00“>May 21, 2021 | 10:48am ET Stöner, a new project from former Kyuss members Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, have announced their debut album, Stoners Rule. The seven-song LP arrives June 25th via Heavy Psych Sounds, and has been preceded by the single “Nothin’”. Kyuss are considered pioneers of the desert/stoner rock style, and Oliveri and Bjork are fully embracing the “stoner” tag with their new outfit, hence the band’s name. The single “Nothin’” dabbles in sludgy riffs, meditative repetition, and a general 420-friendliness. The desertscape on the album cover also calls back to Kyuss’ legendary 1992 album, Blues for the Red Sun. In addition t...

Randy Rhoads’ First-Ever Electric Guitar Returned to Family Over a Year After Being Stolen

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-20T17:47:09+00:00“>May 20, 2021 | 1:47pm ET The first electric guitar owned by the late Randy Rhoads was returned to his family over a year after it was stolen along with other memorabilia. Thankfully, Rhoads’ 1963 Harmony Rocket and his boutique Marshall amp head have turned up. Both are now in the possession of his estate, with his sister, Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio, sharing the news on Instagram. Because the investigation is still ongoing, she couldn’t reveal exactly how the gear was returned, but Ozzy Osbourne had offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of his beloved guitarist’s priceless items. Related Video Rhoads D’Argenzio wrote: “YES!!!! It’s OFFIC...