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2023.12.8 Spite

December 11, 2023

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Former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum has addressed the possibility of a band reunion with Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale on lead vocals. While Sorum expressed enthusiasm for the idea, no formal announcement regarding a Velvet Revolver reunion has been made. He noted that he remains uncertain about the current plans of former bandmates Slash and Duff McKagan.

Sorum has spent much of the past year publicly reflecting on the band's legacy and feels their story remains unfinished. He believes the group had the talent and momentum to reach a level comparable to Guns N' Roses before their eventual dissolution.

> “Whew. Yeah, I mean, come on. I’d do it, [the comeback with Lzzy Hale on vocals],” Sorum said. “I don’t know what those other two guys [Slash and Duff] are up to, but give ’em a call.”

Velvet Revolver originally formed in 2002 when Sorum, Slash, and McKagan teamed up with guitarist Dave Kushner. Previous efforts to find a replacement vocalist after Scott Weiland repeatedly stalled over the years. How do you feel about Lzzy Hale potentially taking over vocals for a Velvet Revolver comeback?

#MattSorum #VelvetRevolver #LzzyHale #Halestorm #GunsNRoses #Slash #DuffMcKagan #RockMusic #HardRock

Rock revivalists Dirty Honey have officially announced their third full-length studio album, Catch My Butterfly, set to arrive on January 15, 2027. Produced by John Feldmann (Blink-182, Korn), the upcoming 14-track effort marks the next evolution in the band's gritty, authentic sound.

To launch the new era, the trio—frontman Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, and bassist Justin Smolian—released two contrasting singles simultaneously: the high-octane riff-rocker "Lights Out" and the soulful, acoustic-driven "Butterfly."

Frontman Marc LaBelle reflected on reaching the three-album mark and the growth behind the record:

"I'm very proud of our perseverance. Any band has to really survive to make a third record. We've made mistakes in the studio, gotten over past regrets, lived more, and become better songwriters. All of those things snowballed into 'Catch My Butterfly'."

LaBelle also revealed the personal, emotional subject matter driving the title track, which tackles the realities of addiction from the outside looking in:

"There are addiction issues in my family. I tried to write from a different perspective — either that of a father to an addicted child or the family member of an addict. In this scenario, you're so overcome with worry about whether or not your loved one is alive or dead at any given moment. My thought was, 'If you don't get high, there's no way that you're going to catch this person who is so beautiful in your eyes, but so broken at the same time.'"

Have you checked out "Lights Out" and "Butterfly" yet? Which new track are you feeling more? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

#DirtyHoney #CatchMyButterfly #LightsOut #MarcLaBelle #JohnNotto #JohnFeldmann #HardRock #ClassicRock #NewMusic #RockNews2026

A Place To Kill, the industrial project featuring Richard Patrick (Filter, ex-Nine Inch Nails) and Jim Louvau (There Is No Us), has officially announced its second EP, APTK2, arriving November 13, 2026, via Patrick's No Pulse Records.

To kick off the release, the duo will drop the lead single and music video, "Keep My Name Out Of Your Mouth," on September 25. The upcoming six-song follow-up to June's self-titled debut sees the pair leaning further into punishing metal rhythms, aggressive industrial production, and dual vocal deliveries:

"Super proud of this new EP. It's even heavier and crazier than the first one. The post-apocalypse never sounded so good," says Patrick.

Louvau noted that the overwhelmingly positive reaction to their initial release spurred them straight back to work:

"We were so overwhelmed at the response we received after we released the first EP that we wanted to get back into the studio as soon as possible to work on the follow-up and give people more new music — and to also make it clear that this wasn't just a one-off side project... 'APTK2' sounds more focused, more ferocious, and more pissed off than ever."

Are you looking forward to hearing new music from Richard Patrick and Jim Louvau? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

#APlaceToKill #RichardPatrick #Filter #NineInchNails #JimLouvau #ThereIsNoUs #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #NewMusic #RockNews2026

A Killer's Confession, fronted by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, has officially announced their sixth studio album, Victim 3, set for release on November 13 via MNRK Heavy.

Marking the final chapter of the band's ambitious concept trilogy following Victim 1 and Victim 2, the upcoming release concludes the dark narrative of a death-row vigilante serial killer. Alongside the album announcement, the band dropped their defiant new single and music video, "Roses," directed by Dusten Boles. Reavis opened up about the message behind the track:

"'Roses' was written from a point of view of where everything that you have done was in vain. We've all been to that point of feeling unappreciated, but I feel like roses is a statement of it doesn't matter what you do as long as you and only you know why you did it. In the end, never look for a pat on the back, because you'll never get the acknowledgment that you're seeking. There will be no roses on my grave."

The band will hit the road this fall on the "Everything Comes Full Circle Tour" alongside Dizasterpiece and Dead Things, launching November 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and wrapping up December 5 in Lakewood, Ohio.

Have you listened to "Roses" yet? Are you excited to see how the Victim trilogy concludes? Let us know in the comments below!

#AKillersConfession #WaylonReavis #Mushroomhead #Victim3 #Roses #AltMetal #HeavyMetal #NewMusic #TourAnnouncement #RockNews2026

At 95 years old, pop culture legend William Shatner boldly went where he had never gone before, making his live debut with his newly formed heavy metal outfit, *The uckers, during a Riot Fest aftershow at Park West in Chicago.

Serving as a warm-up for his appearance at Douglass Park, Shatner took the stage alongside an all-star lineup of rock and metal veterans—including musical director/guitarist Marcus Nand, bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol), guitarist Britt Lightning (Vixen), and drummer Fred Aching (Kings of Thrash). The set featured heavy reinterpretations of iconic classics like Ozzy Osbourne’s "Crazy Train," Motörhead’s "Ace of Spades," and Metallica’s "Enter Sandman," as well as previews of his upcoming project.

Reflecting on stepping into the genre, Shatner embraced the sonic shift with his trademark humor and curiosity:

"I have explored space. I have explored time. Now … I explore distortion."

The performance serves as an appetizer for Shatner's forthcoming album, What The F Is Heavy Metal?, via Cleopatra Records, which is slated to feature guest contributions from heavy metal royalty including Tony Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, and Dave Lombardo.

Did you ever expect to hear William Shatner fronting a metal band covering Metallica and Ozzy? Drop your reactions in the comments below!

#WilliamShatner #TheUckers #RiotFest #OzzyOsbourne #Metallica #Motorhead #HeavyMetal #HardRock #LiveMusic #RockNews2026

Kelly Osbourne has opened up about the emotional final days she spent with her father, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne. She revealed that her father seemed to sense his passing was approaching and spent his remaining time preparing her for what was to come.

Reflecting on their most meaningful conversation just three days before he died, Kelly recalled how her father sat her down to offer lasting reassurance. She also shared how much performing his farewell "Back to the Beginning" show meant to him, despite doctors' warnings regarding his health.

"No matter what happens in this life, you can live the rest of your life knowing that there was one man on this planet that truly loved you for every single thing that you are. And that man is me."

What is your favorite memory or song from Ozzy Osbourne's legendary rock career?

#OzzyOsbourne #KellyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #HeavyMetal #RockMusic #MetalLegend #BackToTheBeginning #RockHistory #MetalMusic

Taking the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on September 19 for his first show since the removal of Macklemore from the Loop Tour, Ed Sheeran addressed the crowd directly regarding the escalating controversy:

“This is a humanitarian issue, and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore.”

During the performance, Sheeran apologized for mistakes and voiced concern over venues requiring advance approval of artists' content. He condemned the October 7 attacks, described what is happening in Gaza as catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate, and stated that systemic injustice in the West Bank could not be overlooked, adding that he is looking for ways to assist victims while continuing to listen and learn.

The fallout originally began after Macklemore chanted "Free Palestine" and performed his protest track "Hind's Hall" at MetLife Stadium. Promoter Messina Touring Group reported venue cancellation threats, leading to Macklemore's exit. Although Sheeran maintained the removal was strictly the promoter's call, supporting acts Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, FINNEAS, and Beoga subsequently pulled out of the tour in protest.

What are your thoughts on Ed Sheeran's onstage comments in Philadelphia? Share your perspective in the comments below.

#EdSheeran #Macklemore #TheLoopTour #LukasGraham #FINNEAS #MusicNews #LiveMusic #CurrentEvents #RockNews2026

Slipknot has uploaded a five-minute behind-the-scenes featurette focusing on the music video for their standalone single "Arsenal." Overseen and directed by percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, the featurette reveals why the band did not physically appear in the clip. Crahan explained that with work ongoing for their eighth studio album, it was too early to finalize new masks and gear.

Crahan detailed the creative dilemma during the shoot, emphasizing his refusal to re-use previous band aesthetics.
"This one was difficult because we definitely wanted to do the band. It feels so right to do the band. It’s too early to make masks and outfits and be sure of that stuff."
Guitarist Jim Root confirmed the track will not appear on the upcoming album, which was tracked with producer Matt Wallace.

The release marks the first offering via the group's new (sic)est Records imprint following recent roster shifts with Sid Wilson and Craig Jones. Clown noted that the visuals were meant to be slightly confusing to leave room for what lies ahead. What are your thoughts on Slipknot's decision to leave the band out of the new music video?

#Slipknot #Clown #ShawnCrahan #Arsenal #MetalMusic #HeavyMetal #BehindTheScenes #MattWallace #SicestRecords

Foo Fighters have released an intimate in-studio performance of their song "Unconditional" online to close out the working week. The session is the latest installment in the band's participation in the newly launched Vevo Extended Play series.

Filmed at their Studio 606 homebase, the performance gives fans a look at the alternative rock stars in their studio element. The new clip follows previously released performance videos from the same series, including "Child Actor," "Of All People," and "Caught In The Echo."

Have you checked out the new Vevo Extended Play sessions yet? Which performance from Studio 606 has been your favorite so far?

#FooFighters #Unconditional #Studio606 #VevoExtendedPlay #AltRock #RockMusic #LiveMusic #InStudio #AlternativeRock #FooFightersLive

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