Coronavirus 0 New York City Parks Department Revokes Permits for Seven Outdoor Hardcore Shows April 29th, 2021 at 9:53am Axl Rosenberg The denial of previously-approved permits comes in the wake of a show at Tompkins Square Park that reportedly drew 2,000-3,000 people and followed no COVID-19 safety protocols.
Coronavirus 0 Massive NYC Hardcore Show Billed Itself as ‘9/11 Memorial’ and ‘Political Rally’ for 100 People on Permit Application April 27th, 2021 at 9:45am Vince Neilstein The event’s organizers submitted a misleading application, then held a 2,000+ concert. They dispute that claim.
Symphonies of Sickness 0 Possessed’s Jeff Becerra Has Infection Following Surgery April 26th, 2021 at 10:40am Vince Neilstein Becerra had flap surgery to repair a pressure sore at the base of his spine.
Breaking the Law 0 Video: Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Walks Free After 89 Days in Jail April 22nd, 2021 at 9:55am Vince Neilstein Schaffer reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors and will be a free man until his sentencing.
News 0 Video: Sharon Osbourne Discusses Being Fired From The Talk On HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher April 17th, 2021 at 11:17am MetalSucks “I’ve been called so many things in my life, I am so used to being called names, but a racist is one I will not take,” said Osbourne.
Misadventures in Heavy Metalling 0 How to Hit on Strangers with the Help of Wardruna April 13th, 2021 at 11:19am Rowdy Geirsson “The band’s music really taps into the Old Norse spirit, transporting the listener through the mists of time to an era long gone.”
Breaking the Law 0 Leaked Court Document Shows Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer May Get a Plea Deal April 6th, 2021 at 8:42am Vince Neilstein Schaffer and the government have been in discussions about a plea deal that would see charges lessened in exchange for cooperation in other related cases.
News 0 Can CBD’s Calming Effects Help Enhance an Artist’s Creativity? April 3rd, 2021 at 10:01am MetalSucks Many artists say CBD helps with creativity. But what does the science say?
News 0 Ozzy Voices Support for Sharon Osbourne After She’s Fired From The Talk April 2nd, 2021 at 9:02am MetalSucks Sharon was let go from the popular program following accusations of racism.
Breaking the Law 0 Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer: Court Date Set for April 6 March 31st, 2021 at 5:37pm Vince Neilstein His attorneys are seeking to have him released from jail while he awaits trial for his role in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
Interviews 0 The Triumphant Return of Genghis Tron March 31st, 2021 at 3:46pm Axl Rosenberg The seminal “Nintendocore” band takes us behind-the-scenes of their line-up changes and bold new musical direction.
What the...?? 0 Chinese Thrash Band’s Entire Music Catalog Removed from Streaming Sites March 31st, 2021 at 10:29am Ryan Dyer All of Punisher’s music has been wiped from China’s biggest streaming platforms.
Br00tal-lists 0 Brutal Tourism: 9 Sick Metal Bands from Southeast Asia March 30th, 2021 at 11:38am Ryan Dyer The best metal from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and more.
Breaking the Law 0 Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Was Allegedly One of the First Rioters To Enter the Capitol; Bail Remains Denied March 27th, 2021 at 11:23am MetalSucks A judge has issued an “order of detention pending trial.”
News 0 Sharon Osbourne Leaves The Talk Amidst Racism Allegations March 27th, 2021 at 11:09am MetalSucks She’s been on the show for eleven seasons, since it began.
Everyone's Replaceable 0 Phil Towle: “I Don’t Think Jason Newsted Wanted to Leave Metallica” March 25th, 2021 at 11:00am Axl Rosenberg “He was hazed to the point where I think it blew because he’d had enough of something,” says Towle.
Breaking the Law 0 Jon Schaffer’s Attorney Says the Guitarist Was “Not Violent” During the Capitol Riot March 21st, 2021 at 9:53am MetalSucks The lawyer has file
But What Does Corey Taylor Think? 0 Corey Taylor Decries “Cancel Culture” and “Outrage Age” in New Op-Ed March 19th, 2021 at 12:34pm Vince Neilstein The Slipknot frontman thinks we’ve gone too far in our efforts to address worthwhile issues.
Metal in the Media 0 Grammys Asked Wolfgang Van Halen to Perform “Eruption,” He Declined March 16th, 2021 at 9:18am Vince Neilstein Wolfgang was disappointed with the Grammys’ brief tribute to his father, but passed on an opportunity to participate.
New Stuff 0 Evanescence Premiere New Track “Better Without You” March 5th, 2021 at 8:55am Axl Rosenberg We are exactly three weeks away from the release The Bitter Truth, Evanescence’s first album of new material in nearly a decade.
