by Bram Teitelman | May 16, 2017 | Merchandising
If you were raised in the woods of Norway or live in a major city, the thought of a Hot Topic might not appeal to you, but in suburbs and mall culture everywhere, they’re really a gateway to metal. Once a place to buy CDs, it’s also where you could pick up...
by Zenae Zukowski | May 15, 2017 | Legal Woes, News, Updates
Iron Maiden haven’t been paying “Hallowed Be Thy Name” lately due to a legal dispute. Barry McKay who represents Brian Quinn, the original writer for “Life Shadow,” responded in detail about the trial, and why the setlist staple isn’t...
by Zenae Zukowski | May 15, 2017 | Legal Woes, News, Touring
Next month Iron Maiden will return to North America in support of 2015’s The Book of Souls and it looks like their famous track “Hallowed Be Thy Name” won’t be included on this run. The band have decided to drop the song from the set list due to a legal dispute. In...
by Metal Insider | May 15, 2017 | Columns, Remember When
It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 10, 2017 | Awards, News
While we didn’t attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this past Friday, with the exception of Rush’s Geddy Lee playing bass with Yes as they were inducted, it doesn’t appear like we missed all that much. Journey was inducted, and while Steve Perry...