Jon Wiederhorn
Stigma Inspired by ‘Tales From the Crypt’ for ‘1, 2, 3, 4, Dead’ — Song Premiere
Many a metal band have been inspired by the grisly cinematic atrocities of Italian directors like Lucio Fulci, Dario Argento, Ruggero Deodato and Umberto Lenzi. Italian death metal band Stigma, however, draw from cheesy American horror for their lyrics -- and we're not talking about stuff like 'Scream,' 'Halloween' or even 'Friday the 13th...
Heaven & Hell’s Geezer Butler: Dio Waited Too Long to Visit the Doctor
Just over seven months after the tragic death of Heaven & Hell and Dio frontman Ronnie James Dio, bandmate and bassist Geezer Butler has revealed facts that may make Dio's passing even more tragic. It didn't have to happen.
"All the doctors said if he'd have gone in a year earlier or two years earlier, they could have treated him," Butler told Noisecreep. "B...
Hinder Benefit From Wardrobe Malfunctions in Video — ‘Creep Show
For some reason, Hinder thought that by not being in the video for their new single, 'All American Nightmare' --- you know, by not strutting around, striking rock poses for the cameras or looking all rock gigolo -- it would draw more focus toward the song and away from the band...
Hinder Learn When to Say When, Sort Of — ‘Creep Show
When you cut right down to it, Hinder are basically a good time rock 'n' roll band, and, well, they like to have a good time. But while they're still raging like some of their heroes in Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe did -- sans the narcotics -- Hinder have learned how to keep their game strong by curtailing the partying just a tad.
"We lea...
Khors Look to Slavic Mythology for ‘Sacrament of Buyan’ — Song Premiere
In an era of trans-global marketing facilitated by devices like the Internet, the gates of Hell can open from any corner of the world. Roll over Scandinavia, there's a new wave of black metal pouring like molten lava from the forests, fields and frozen wastelands of the Ukraine, including Drudkh, Blood of Kingu and, perhaps most visibly, Khors -- the latter of which have just released their new al
Times of Grace Guitarist Makes Light of Depression in Studio — ‘Creep Show
Even though Times of Grace is a pretty serious musical venture -- since it's about chronicling depression, misfortune and the strength it takes to rise from the depths -- the creation of 'The Hymn of a Broken Man' was colored with laughter and stupidity...
Hinder Spent Two Years Writing New Album — ‘Creep Show
A decade into their career, Oklahoma hard rock deviants Hinder are still tearing it up. The band's third album, 'All American Nightmare' just entered the Billboard 200 album chart at 37, and Hinder are currently on tour with Saving Abel and Default...
Times of Grace Guitarist Saw Surgery as an Opportunity — ‘Creep Show
When Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz was lying prostrate four years ago after enduring major back surgery, he didn't expect to be working on new songs any time soon. "I was in this dark place where I didn't know if I was ever going to be able to walk freely and be able to tour," he told Noisecreep...
Times of Grace Raise Spirits With Health and Nature — ‘Creep Show
He's known for being the jokester in Killswitch Engage; the guy who wears a Batman cape onstage, hides traffic cones and potted plants in his bandmates' bunks and practically drinks his weight in beer on a nightly basis. But there's another side of guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz -- who's been splitting time with Times of Grace as well -- that cherishes health and serenity over intoxication and hilarity
Atreyu Drummer Banging a New Beat With Black Cloud Collective
About 18 months ago, Atreyu drummer Brandon Saller was working on songs for his band when he realized that a bunch of the tunes were good, but they weren't going to work for Atreyu. Instead of scrapping them, he gave the material extra attention that led him to a revelation...