Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Phil Anselmo ‘Not Too Sold’ on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion
Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?
Linkin Park Facebook New Music Releases – June 2012
June 2012 is certain to be yet another month when some of this year’s most anticipated releases will be unleashed on your eager ears.
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Kevin Winter, Getty Images Black Sabbath to Play ‘Intimate’ Hometown Show in Birmingham, England
The unfortunate turn of events in the Black Sabbath camp, including Tony Iommi‘s cancer diagnosis and Bill Ward‘s contract issues, limited the newly reunited Black Sabbath to only a couple of 2012 shows instead of a world tour. However, one more show has been added to Sabbath’s schedule, which will be their first official reunion performance.
Facebook: Official Fan Page Steven Adler Calls Guns N’ Roses Lineup ‘Hacks’ + Reaffirms His Desire to Reunite at Rock Hall
The firestorm of the Guns N’ Roses ‘will they, won’t they?’ saga continues to gather fuel as former GN’R drummer Steven Adler calls the current Guns N’ Roses lineup ‘Axl and His Hacks,’ while once again declaring his advocacy of an ‘Appetite for Destruction’-era reunion at the band’s upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Atlantic Records Shinedown’s Brent Smith Goes In-Depth About ‘Amaryllis,’ Support From Fans + More
Shinedown hits the stage at CenturyLink Center on May 1st, with Evanescence and Art of Dying.
We were lucky enough to have Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith join Loudwire Radio host, Sandman, as one of our very first guest
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Mourns Loss of Mother
Sad news to report from the Motley Crue camp. Tommy Lee‘s mother, Vassiliki “Voula” Papadimitriou, has passed away. Details of how or when the drummer’s mother died have not been made public, but Lee informed his fans of his loss via a series of tweets from his personal Twitter account.
IronMaidenVevo Iron Maiden Unveil ‘Blood Brothers’ Performance From ‘En Vivo!’ Concert Film
Iron Maiden have just released the first tease of their upcoming ‘En Vivo!’ concert DVD. Taken from their April 2011 show in Santiago, Chile, the band performed ‘Blood Brothers’ from their ‘Brave New World’ album in front of over 50,000 screaming fans.
Warner Bros. Metallica Add Suicidal Tendencies, Sepultura + More Acts to Orion Lineup
Metallica‘s Orion Music + More Festival already featured an incredibly diverse lineup when it was initially announced, but now metal fans are sure to raise their horns in response to some noteworthy new additions to the bill.
Mary Ouellette, shewillshootyou.com Motley Crue’s Vince Neil to Open ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ Strip Club in Las Vegas
Motley Crue may have finished their Las Vegas residency, but the band’s presence will now be a permanent fixture in Sin City, as Crue singer Vince Neil plans to open a Sin City strip club called ‘Girls, Girls, Girls.’
Simone Joyner, Getty Images Limp Bizkit Collaborate With Lil’ Wayne for Upcoming Single
Limp Bizkit recently revealed that they had signed to hip-hop label Cash Money Records. In a new interview with XXL Magazine, Cash Money founder Birdman shared the news that superstar rapper Lil’ Wayne will be featured on Limp Bizkit’s first single.
Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images Dave Mustaine Reaffirms Desire To Play With James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich Again
Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine has said some interesting stuff lately, such as supporting Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum only to rebuke that support, opposing gay marriage, telling women in Africa to “put a plug in it” regarding birth control, but now he has said something even more interesting. In a recent radio interview with Minneapolis radio station 93X, Mustaine spoke about the proposed supergroup with Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and Metallica‘s James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich that he spoke about last year.
