FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory says that the band is doing its best to help frontman Ivan Moody battle "his demons" on tour. The vocalist has been struggling with substance abuse and Bathory confirms the whole group has made behavioral changes to help their bandmate on the road to recovery. Bathory tells Metal Hammer magazine: "You have to change the habits on the road — what happens, what's on the rider. You have to take off all the alcohol — even mouthwash. It's about trying to eliminate all of the...
On August 26, California rockers TESLA will release "Mechanical Resonance Live!", a live recording of their classic album, celebrating the original multi-platinum record's 30th birthday in style. With a few surprises up their sleeve, including the single "Save That Goodness" written and produced by Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, the effort will be made available via Tesla Electric Company Recordings/Mailboat. The record is being released in conjunction with TESLA's summer tour opening up for DEF LEPPARD, where they will perform in front of over...
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the top 10 drummers who inspired him to pick up the sticks, a list that includes John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN), Neil Peart (RUSH), Keith Moon (THE WHO), Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH), Lars Ulrich (METALLICA), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Brann Dailor (MASTODON), Danny Heifetz (MR. BUNGLE), Hellhammer (MAYHEM) and Dave Lombardo (SLAYER). Regarding Ulrich, Jordison said: "A lot of people give this guy shit, but they need to shut their fucking mouths because Lars Ulrich...
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the top 10 drummers who inspired him to pick up the sticks, a list that includes John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN), Neil Peart (RUSH), Keith Moon (THE WHO), Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH), Lars Ulrich (METALLICA), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Brann Dailor (MASTODON), Danny Heifetz (MR. BUNGLE), Hellhammer (MAYHEM) and Dave Lombardo (SLAYER). Regarding Ulrich, Jordison said: "A lot of people give this guy shit, but they need to shut their fucking mouths because Lars Ulrich...
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the top 10 drummers who inspired him to pick up the sticks, a list that includes John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN), Neil Peart (RUSH), Keith Moon (THE WHO), Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH), Lars Ulrich (METALLICA), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Brann Dailor (MASTODON), Danny Heifetz (MR. BUNGLE), Hellhammer (MAYHEM) and Dave Lombardo (SLAYER). Regarding Ulrich, Jordison said: "A lot of people give this guy shit, but they need to shut their fucking mouths because Lars Ulrich...
