Author Archives: Mark Zapata

Video: Ghost’s Tobias Forge loses his voice at Hellfest, forced to cut set short

Posted by on June 20, 2022

      Tobias Forge was forced to end the Ghost set early on the evening of June 18th during the band’s headline Hellfest set in Clisson, France. The band had completed 17 of their usual 20 song set, and as they completed the song “Dance Macabre,” the confetti reigned down and vocalist and leader, […]

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Hellfest: New Lemmy statue at Hellfest with extra special touch

Posted by on June 20, 2022

 

France’s heaviest festival, and one of Europe’s biggest, Hellfest continues to grow year after year. Hellfest now sports a brand new statue of Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister after the previous version of the Icons tribute started to wear. Kilmister is a metal icon and beloved figure throughout the metal community. Now, after the news of the new Lemmy statue broke just a few days ago, today’s update is even cooler. Some of the legendary frontman and vocalist’s ashes will be enshrined in the new statue. An official memorial ceremony will be held on June 23. Lemmy’s Motorhead bandmates drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell will be in attendance to speak and introduce a tribute video, before toasting the monument itself.

See a photo of artist Caroline Brisset, in Clisson, France, with her absolutely badass creation, below.

 

“Great statue/monument of Lemmy being presented at Hellfest, France,” said Mikkey Dee, “I can’t wait to come back to one of my favorite festivals in Europe.” Lemmy Kilmister died just days after his 70th birthday on Dec. 29, 2015. Motorhead released 23 studio albums in it’s storied existence.

 

 

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See a video of Ace Frehley firing a shot at KISS’ Paul Stanley, after backing track snafu

Posted by on June 17, 2022

  . Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley smirked as he took a swipe at ex bandmate and current KISS frontman, Paul Stanley, at one of his solo concerts. Detroit Rock City, Ace Frehley, Frehley stepped to the mic on stage at the Palladium in NYC, before performing Detroit Rock City. Ace introduced the song by […]

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Venom Inc. reveals new single called ‘Don’t Feed Me Your Lies’

Posted by on June 17, 2022

  Venom Inc. features original Venom guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan. The band will release its latest album, There’s Only Black, on September 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official lyric video for the new record’s second single, “Don’t Feed Me Your Lies,” can be seen below. Dolan comments: […]

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Tommy Lee abdicates his drum throne during first Mötley Crüe stadium tour show due to broken ribs

Posted by on June 17, 2022

  During the first show of Mötley Crüe’s 2022 stadium tour, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, drummer Tommy Lee was forced to abandon his post behind the drums after playing five songs. The culprit, broken ribs. Lee told the crowd: “We did it! You did it. We did it. We’re fucking here, two and […]

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More stars added to the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts in London and Los Angeles

Posted by on June 17, 2022

    Breaking news on the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert scheduled to be held, first in London, then in Los Angeles! In London, additional performers will include Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, P!nk, Nandi Bushell, Nile Rodgers, Greg Kurstin and LeAnn Rimes. In Los Angeles Gene Simmons will join new additions, Krist […]

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SLIPKNOT Announces Fall 2022 ‘Knotfest Roadshow’ Tour

Posted by on June 16, 2022

      Slipknot has announced the fall segment of the 2022 Knotfest Roadshow! This year the Iowa metal titans will be joined on the tour by Ice Nine Kills and Crown the Empire. This chunk of shows will begin on September 20 in Nashville, Tennessee and and carve a swath through the country before […]

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Ozzy Osbourne says ‘I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably’

Posted by on June 16, 2022

    Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary vocalist, and one of the architects of the heavy metal genre, underwent surgery on Monday (June 13). The procedure removed and realigned pins in the iconic singers neck and back. Osbourne took a fall at home in 2019 which resulted in metal rods in his body becoming dislodged. He […]

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Dio estate donates authentic Dio “Last in Line” patch to be used in Stranger Things TV Show

Posted by on June 16, 2022

        Season 4 of Stranger Things is the long awaited continuation of a story that has captivated millions. The dark horror theme evokes a world where many heavy metal fans would feel right at home. This year we meet Hawkins’ “King of the Metalheads,” and leader of the town’s infamous Hellfire Club, […]

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Members of Rush and Queen among others to perform at Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts in London and LA

Posted by on June 16, 2022

      The long list of rock’s mightiest heroes performing at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London is long and growing. Hold on to your hats! Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush, Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Chris Chaney of Jane’s […]

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