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Alice in Chains Defend Carrying on Without Layne Staley: ‘This Is Our Band’
The band sat down for an interview and talked about continuing on without late-frontman Layne Staley. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell pointedly says, 'This is our band.'
Listen to Marty Friedman’s Official Theme Song for Japan Heritage
The ex-Megadeth guitarist has been living in Japan for the past decade and a half, and just last year was named an official Japan Heritage ambassador.
Tommy Lee ‘Marriage’ to Brittany Furlan Looks Like a Social Media Prank
Did they or didn't they? That's the question being asked after Lee posted a picture of he Furlan kissing in front of what looked to be a wedding altar.
35 Years Ago: Judas Priest Flash Metal Form on Experimental ‘Ram It Down’
Judas Priest made an effort to get back to metal basics on 'Ram It Down' without shaking off the synths.
Watch Hanoi Rocks’ Michael Monroe Join Metallica Onstage
Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett brought up the Hanoi Rocks singer to do his 1989 single "Dead, Jail or Rock 'N' Roll."
Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture to Open Pearl Jam Exhibition in August
The exhibit will feature more than 200 Pearl Jam artifacts that have been stored in their Seattle warehouse and will open in August.
‘The Karate Kid’ Spin-off ‘Cobra Kai’ Waxes On the ’80s Music Nostalgia
The soundtrack to the hit YouTube Red series features Poison, Boston, Queen, Foreigner and more in an ode to the era when the original film hit theaters.
Watch Metallica’s Robert Trujillo + Kirk Hammett Cover Europe’s ‘The Final Countdown’ in Sweden
Rob and Kirk did the most European cover ever, taking on Europe's 1986 hit "The Final Countdown" in Sweden.
Watch Metallica’s Robert Trujillo + Kirk Hammett Cover the A-ha Hit ‘Take On Me’ in Norway
The Metallica duo took their nightly "doodle" to a new level by covering the '80s hit 'Take On Me' in Oslo, Norway.
Watch Metallica’s Robert Trujillo + Kirk Hammett Cover Accept Classic ‘Balls to the Wall’ in Germany
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett continue to surprise in their nightly doodle segment, covering the Accept classic 'Balls to the Wall' in Germany.
Alice in Chains Kick Off Tour in Boston: Photos, Set List + Review
Alice in Chains kicked off their North American tour in Boston Saturday night, and Jerry Cantrell said a new song is coming this week from the band.
Watch Kirk Hammett Perform National Anthem at S.F. Giants ‘Metallica Night’
He also played 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game,' while Lars Ulrich threw out the first pitch. Robert Trujillo and Hammett helped out with the groundskeeping.