Christina Rowatt has redeemed herself. The Soundwave TV hostess had a chance last week to talk with Slayer’s Kerry King, and did manage to ask a question of two about Dave Lombardo. This, after talking with Tom Araya and not pursuing that most obvious line of questioning. “It’s unfortunate that Dave couldn’t be with us,” Read More
Whaaaaaaaa! Dani Filth is a sad little man who is still apologizing for the cancellation of Cradle of Filth’s tour with The Faceless, Decapitated and The Agonist. “Visa issues” kept the band from leaping the lake. “The week we were due to receive our US performance visas truly was one of the worst weeks of Read More
There’s no more excuses for the Slayer gang — a new album should now be forthcoming, given Rick Rubin’s little distribution problem’s been resolved. Yes — Dave Lombardo’s status with the band is in limbo, as is the status of Jeff Hanneman’s right arm. “So how could a new album be coming?,” you may be Read More
In a new posting online, Machine Head vocalist and guitarist Robb Flynn has opened up about the recent firing of Adam Duce. “As much as I do not want to write this journal, I promised you I’d write them ‘at least once a week.’ Good, bad, happy or sad… so this is what has to Read More
I’m currently sitting in my comfortable chair, recalling something I went through in high school. I think anyone who claims to be a part of the metal kith experienced this at some point in time. It’s called the Slayer phase. I had it. You had it. We all have. You’re a stinking liar if you Read More
In a new interview that happened during Australia’s Soundwave festival this weekend, Slayer’s Tom Araya was not asked a single fucking relevant question about the highly-publicized tumult surrounding the band’s decision to sideline drummer Dave Lombardo for their Oz performances in favor of Jon Dette, who probably isn’t asking as many questions about contracts and Read More
Blabbermouth just received a statement from Slayer on the band’s decision to temporarily bench Dave Lombardo for their upcoming Australian tour. “Slayer confirms that Jon Dette will drum for the band on its Australian tour that starts this Saturday, February 23 in Brisbane,” the statement begins. “As regards [to] Dave Lombardo’s Facebook post, Slayer does Read More
A video has surfaced. That video, in a muddled way, shows The Haarp Machine practicing. No — it’s not just Al Mu’min making out with a blow-up doll. Instead, it appears to be Al with a bunch of other guys. But wait…The Haarp Machine’s three other former members bounced not that long ago. Does this Read More
Dutch occult rock act The Devil’s Blood may be drained, but there’s still a new album coming from the band. “It has been a while since the announcement of our disbanding was made and we feel now is the right time to convey our plans for the legacy that The Devil’s Blood will leave,” says Read More
The Haarp Machine recently lost three members at once, leaving just guitarist Al Mu’min as, well, the band. Al has finally broken his silence after being dumped by his band. “Dear friends and supporters,” he starts in his statement. “We’ve gone through some changes recently.” Uhm, you think! And that was literally the understatement of Read More