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Guns N’ Roses Video Director Reveals ‘Very Dark’ Original Concept Behind ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Paul Natkin, Getty Images, YouTube - Appetite for Distortion SHARE TWEET One of Guns N' Roses' video directors Nigel Dick has revealed the original concept behind the "Sweet Child O' Mine" music video.

Anthrax Fill-In Drummer Breaks Down Chaotic Last Minute Gig in San Antonio YouTube: @MG124c41 SHARE TWEET Mike Heller now has an experience he won't soon forget, spending Tuesday night (Sept. 29) drumming for Anthrax at San Antonio's Alamodome after getting a call just a few hours before the show was to take place.

Tony Iommi Drops Second New Solo Song, ‘Stormwatcher’ Tina K., BMG Worldwide SHARE TWEET It's not going to be smooth sailing listening to Tony Iommi's From the Dark solo album and we get another glimpse of that with the second stellar, dark new song "Stormwatcher." The new song arrives ahead of the Oct. 23 street date for the album and further illustrates what Iommi has shared as being a darker new album despite the more joyous atmosphere that it was made under. What Is "Stormwatcher" About?

11 1990s Albums That Helped Invent Mathcore Too Damn Hype Records, ℗ 1998 Sargent House, ℗ 1999 Relapse Records, ℗ 1995 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord., ℗ 2005 Equal Vision Records SHARE TWEET Math sucks. Mathcore is way more fun and so are these albums that helped invent the style. Math evolved over the course of several thousands of years from prehistoric tally marks to the works of Sumerians, Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and beyond. But mathcore?

Myles Kennedy Gets Ready For Alter Bridge Shows With Iron Maiden — ‘No Way, We’re Not Worthy’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images SHARE TWEET Myles Kennedy joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday (Sept. 29) and spent some time reflecting on Alter Bridge's most recent album, their self-titled LP that came out earlier this year. He also discussed what it's like getting ready for some massive shows with Alter Bridge, including opening for Iron Maiden in South America.

James Hetfield Donates Blood Ahead of Metallica’s Sphere Residency, Here’s How Fans Can Too Kevin Winter, Getty Images, Live Nation, Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images SHARE TWEET In addition to showing off a new hairstyle, James Hetfield donated his blood at Metallica's immersive blood drive ahead of the band's Las Vegas Sphere residency — and they're offering fans the chance to do the same.

Photos – Slipknot Celebrate Stadium Tour With Fan Events Around the World PHOTOS @CLICKTROTTA, Sarah Louise Bennett, Leora Bermeister SHARE TWEET The celebration was on Monday night (Sept. 28) as Slipknot fans in Los Angeles, London and Sao Paulo all gathered to be among the first to secure tickets for the band's 2027 stadium tour and enjoy a visual spectacular tour launch installation, including a flaming 30-foot tribal S logo.

Metallica’s James Hetfield Goes Public With Bold New Hairstyle Ahead of Sphere Residency Rudy Carezzevoli, Getty Images, Ethan Miller, Getty Images SHARE TWEET When Metallica takes the stage for their upcoming residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, fans can expect James Hetfield to look a little different. The 63-year-old Hetfield is already in Vegas, where he recently stepped out with a bold new hairstyle. What Happened to James Hetfield's Hair?

Disfear Announce First Album in 18 Years, Posthumously Featuring Tomas Lindberg Pacific Press, LightRocket/Getty Images, ℗ 2026 Relapse Records, Inc. SHARE TWEET Swedish d-beat bruisers have just announced The Last Nail, their first album since 2008 and posthumously featuring vocalist Tomas Lindberg (At the Gates) and drummer Marcus Andersson.

Metallica’s Sphere Residency – Everything They’re Planning For Las Vegas Chuck Armstrong, Live Nation SHARE TWEET On Thursday (Oct. 1), Metallica kick off their long-awaited Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. From October to March, Metallica will perform at the unique venue 24 times.