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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor on Passing Out in Dallas: ‘I Basically Blacked Out’
Slipknot expend a lot of energy onstage, and earlier this summer it got the better of singer Corey Taylor, who passed out from heat exhaustion at the end of their performance.
Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron: ‘We Were Totally Sick of Each Other’ in the ’90s
Soundgarden‘s split at the height of their success in the ’90s came as a surprise to many of their fans, especially given the fact that there wasn’t much trash talking or drama as they parted ways.
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch’s Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads
The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.
Fozzy, ‘Sin and Bones’ – Exclusive Album Stream
Fozzy really started to emerge with their 2010 release ‘Chasing the Grail,’ so what will the band do to follow that up? Luckily, Loudwire can help you out with that as we provide you an exclusive album stream of the band’s fifth studio album, ‘Sin and Bones.’
Beastie Boys Sue Monster Energy Drink for Copyright Infringement
That didn’t take long. Yesterday (Aug. 9), late Beastie Boys rapper Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch‘s last will and testiment was publicly revealed to contain a clause banning his music being used in any advertisements, and now E! reports that Mike D, Ad-Rock and the estate of the late Yauch sued Monster Energy Corp. on Tuesday for copyright infringement.
God Forbid’s Doc Coyle Discusses Moshing, Being Robbed and The End Of The World In Exclusive Interview
New Jersey-based metal quintet God Forbid also performed at yesterday's Trespass America Tour and I got to interview guitarist/vocalist Doc Coyle. We chatted about his recent robbery, mosh pits, what he misses about home life and the end of the world. Read on for the entire interview.
Frankie Palmeri From Emmure Talks Comic Book Characters and His Best Trespass Tour Moment In Exclusive Interview
At yesterday's Tresspass America Tour I sat down and chatted with Frankie Palmeri, vocalist of Emmure. He was post-show and looked pretty tired but still gave me his time. We discussed the tour, his love of comic books and the music scene in his hometown. Check it all out below.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Glad Randy Blythe Is Free and That Lamb of God Are Playing Knotfest
The music community is definitely happy to have Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe back in the U.S. after his recent jailing in the Czech Republic. The homecoming welcomes have been flowing in ever since, and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor is one of the happiest rockers to see the singer back at home.
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix Ready to Rock as Uproar Festival Approaches
Just last month, Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix detailed some vocal issues he was experiencing that needed to be treated before the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival took place. With the tour just over a week away, the rocker updated us on his status.
Beck to Release New Album ‘Song Reader’ as Book of Sheet Music
Fans eagerly awaiting a new album from Beck, your time has come — only with one little catch: You have to play the tunes yourself. The alt-rock icon has announced plans to release something called ‘The Beck Hansen Song Reader,’ featuring 20 previously unheard songs existing only in the form of sheet music. You do know what sheet music is, don’t you?
Pearl Jam to Wrap New Album by End of 2012?
Pearl Jam should be finishing up work on a new album by the end of the year, if comments Matt Cameron made during a recent interview with Rhythm magazine are to be taken at face value. The drummer, who these days also sits behind the drum kit for Soundgarden, spoke of a busy rest of the year that involves plans with both — recording an album with one band, and touring behind a new album with the other.

