Mary Ouellette
Halestorm Drummer Arejay Hale on Being Compared to Animal of ‘The Muppets’
Anyone who’s ever seen Arejay Hale play drums with his band Halestorm knows that he takes on a passion and ferocity that’s hard to put words to. With that in mind, some fans have taken to comparing him to a character from the Muppets – the lovable, hard to contain, drumstick wielding Animal.
Metallica Close Out Day Two of San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival in Legendary Fashion
In what is being described as “vintage Metallica” in reviews, the metal giants returned to San Francisco, Calif. on Saturday night (Aug. 11) to close out night two of the musically and culturally diverse Outside Lands Festival at the picturesque Golden Gate Park.
Amy Lee of Evanescence Weighs In On Touring With Halestorm and Becoming an Underground Act
Evanescence rose to mainstream success early in their career, but with their release of their latest self-titled disc, founding member Amy Lee considers her band more of an underground success. As the band kicks off the Carnival of Madness tour, Lee sat down with Fuse to talk about touring with Halestorm, her writing process and why she thinks Evanescence never fit in.
Bret Michaels to Launch ‘Rock Bands’ Resistance Training System Around Christmas
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is a man who knows how to seize an opportunity. After winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice” he hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped since. He recently launched his ‘Pets Rock’ pet line exclusively at PetSmart so it’s not much of a stretch that the six-pack sporting Bret Michaels would want a piece of the fitness market too.
Tommy Lee Wants SeaWorld to Stop Torturing Whales With Loud Motley Crue Music
Drummer Tommy Lee has always been a huge proponent for animal rights, using his voice in the legendary rock band Motley Crue to promote fair and safe practices for animals. From his participation in the ‘Ink, Not Mink’ campaign with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to recently promoting the adoption of shelter dogs, his vision regarding animal cruelty has always been a clear one.
Incubus Manager Downplays Hiatus Reports
Last week, Incubus fans took pause when it was reported that frontman Brandon Boyd had mentioned a possible break for the band in the future, but now the band’s manager has stepped forward to clarify the statement.
Anthrax, Nightwish, Arch Enemy + More Confirmed for Wacken Open Air 2013
As the 2012 Wacken Open Air festival winds down in Germany, the 2013 lineup is already being announced band by band.
Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin on Drumming For Black Sabbath: One of the Best Things That Ever Happened To Me
Not many drummers can say they’ve had the opportunity to play for the legendary Black Sabbath but Godsmack‘s Shannon Larkin holds that honor and considers it to be one of the best things that ever happened to him.
Beastie Boys Fans Honor Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch’s Legacy On the Eve of His Birthday
When Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away earlier this year (May 4), it was a devastating blow to the music community. However, just a few short months later, fans are coming together to celebrate his life.
Slipknot, Slayer + More Rock Massachusetts Mayhem Gig: Exclusive Photo Gallery
For the last two months the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has been bringing a healthy dose of metal and mayhem to stops across the U.S. After finally making its way to the East Coast, the metal extravaganza wraps up today (Aug. 5) clocking in its last show at the Comcast Centre in Hartford. Ct.
Randy Blythe Released From Czech Prison – Rockers React on Twitter
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe was finally released from a Czech prison on Thursday (Aug. 2) after being incarcerated for more than a month. Blythe was being held on manslaughter charges from a 2010 incident in which a fan died from injuries alleged to have been sustained during a Lamb of God concert
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Crazy Town Vocalist Sentenced to Domestic Violence Counseling + Probation After Coke Bust
Crazy Town singer Seth Binzer, known by his stage name Shifty Shellshock, has finally learned his fate after his arrest back in February after engaging in a public fight with his girlfriend.