Coronavirus 0 U.S. Senators Introduce “Save Our Stages” Bill to Help Independent Music Venues July 23rd, 2020 at 9:07am Vince Neilstein Finally, relief may soon be coming for independent music venues hard hit by the pandemic.
Coronavirus 0 Here’s More Video From Wisconsin’s Socially Distanced Nu-Metal Fest July 22nd, 2020 at 2:32pm Axl Rosenberg It doesn’t look very socially distanced at all.
Coronavirus 0 Video: Static-X Perform at “Herd Immunity Fest” July 20th, 2020 at 9:35am Axl Rosenberg Way to set an example, Koichi.
Coronavirus 0 The U.K. Will Allow Indoor Concerts Beginning in August July 19th, 2020 at 12:41pm MetalSucks How will this affect the rock and metal world?
Coronavirus 0 Video: Dokken Play a Socially Distanced Show With Guitarist Reb Beach in Virginia July 18th, 2020 at 1:09pm MetalSucks Beach filled in for regular guitarist Jon Levin, who chose to sit out the show due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus 0 Lollapalooza Co-Founder and Talent Agent Doesn’t Think Concerts Will Return Before 2022 July 17th, 2020 at 12:23pm Axl Rosenberg Marc Geiger cites both the public’s fear or large gatherings and the legal liabilities as cause for the slow return.
Coronavirus 0 This is Hardcore Fest Organizer Says Event Will Happen in August Despite Pandemic July 17th, 2020 at 10:44am Vince Neilstein Joe Hardcore played a show with his band, Shattered Realm, just two weeks ago in a cramped indoor space.
Coronavirus 0 Static-X Encourage Fans to Wear a Mask to “Herd Immunity Fest” July 17th, 2020 at 10:06am Axl Rosenberg Good advice. Almost as good as “Don’t have a show right now.”
Coronavirus 0 Rammstein Announce Rescheduled 2021 North American Tour Dates July 16th, 2020 at 12:01pm Axl Rosenberg The band was supposed to tour this summer but blah blah blah, rapateta.
Coronavirus 0 “Herd Immunity Fest” Seeking Schmucks Samaritans to Help Set Up July 16th, 2020 at 10:39am Axl Rosenberg This show is gonna be a SUCCESS!
Coronavirus 0 Former Pantera Bassist Rex Brown Displeased With “Oompahloompa” Donald Trump’s Handling of the Pandemic July 15th, 2020 at 3:26pm Axl Rosenberg That’s a mean to thing to say about oompa loompas.
Coronavirus 0 Destruction Releases Short Documentary on Socially Distanced Switzerland Concerts July 15th, 2020 at 11:55am Axl Rosenberg Get a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting, seriously questionable event of the season.
Coronavirus 0 Lesser-Known 2020 Metal Albums to Check Out Based on the Cancelled/Postponed Tour You’re Missing July 13th, 2020 at 3:05pm Axl Rosenberg Bummed you won’t get to see Guns N’ Roses, Judas Priest, Rage Against the Machine, or Megadeth? We’ve got some recommendations to ease your pain!
Coronavirus 0 Great White Issue Apologetic Statement About Maskless North Dakota Show July 13th, 2020 at 9:05am Vince Neilstein The band caught flack over the weekend for performing a show to a largely maskless audience without social distancing requirements.
Coronavirus 0 Great White Played a Show with No Mask or Social Distancing Requirements July 12th, 2020 at 10:38am Vince Neilstein The band responsible for the death of 100 people in a pyrotechnics fire in 2003 continue to display a disregard for human life.
Coronavirus 0 U.K. Government Clears Outdoor Concerts to Resume July 10th, 2020 at 12:18pm Vince Neilstein The country will begin experimenting with small indoor events soon as well.
Coronavirus 0 150+ Notable Metal Musicians Participate in Decibel’s “Get Behind the Mask” Gallery July 10th, 2020 at 12:05pm Axl Rosenberg Includes members of Metallica, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Anthrax, GWAR, and pretty much every other band ever.
Coronavirus 0 Deftones, Gojira, and Poppy Reschedule Tour for 2021 July 8th, 2020 at 3:35pm Axl Rosenberg The tour will now commence in August of next year.
Coronavirus 0 Metallica Fan Club, Ibanez Guitars, Victory Records and More Also Received Government Pandemic Assistance Ranging $150,000 to $5 million July 8th, 2020 at 2:19pm Vince Neilstein Also: Sam Ash, Paul Reed Smith, Moog, Peavey, Metal Blade, Sub Pop, Sumerian, Amoeba and many more companies.
Coronavirus 0 Def Leppard Guitarist Gives 50/50 Odds That Tour With Mötley Crüe Will Happen in 2021 July 8th, 2020 at 11:33am Axl Rosenberg Phil Collen encourages fans to do “what they are supposed to do” — e.g., wear face masks and practice social distancing.
