Sofa-King-Cool - Magazine - Entertainment News - Part 25

Kirk Hammett “James’s struggle to get dry is a completely personal matter “The fact that we produce, bottle and sell alcohol is totally independent of this. “It is completely up to you whether you drink or not. And I think I can sell what I want. If I were a diabetic, that wouldn’t mean that I couldn’t sell sweets.”

Metallica have defended their decision to launch a whiskey, in spite of James Hetfield’s continuing battle with alcoholism. The band’s bourbon blend Blackened landed in off licenses in 2018, but last year vocalist Hetfield went back to rehab after a setback with his drinking problems. Bandmate Kirk Hammett insists they are unrelated: “You can’t compare […]

6 years ago

Corey Taylor on Covid There are still a bunch of fucking mooks with no mask

Corey Taylor has blasted people who are defiantly skeptical of mask wearing, saying they are posing a risk to themselves and to all those around them. The SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman made the comment during an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray‘s “Let There Be Talk” podcast. Asked how his hometown of Las Vegas has handled the coronavirus pandemic, Taylor said: “It […]

6 years ago

Kid Rock “I refuse to be click bait” AIN’T NOBODY GONNA TELL ME HOW TO LIVE Performs At DONALD TRUMP Rally In Michigan video

Earlier today, Kid Rock took to his Instagram to share a photo of him getting steroid shots at the doctor’s office, and he included the following message: “In case anyone is not clear on how much I support our President… “Myself and Don Jr have a rally tonight in Macomb County Michigan for his re-election. “I have been dealing with neck […]

6 years ago

Watch James Hetfield Cover Eddie Money’s “Baby Hold On”

Professionally filmed video of James Hetfield performing live at a tribute to Eddie Money in February can be seen below. The METALLICA frontman played an acoustic rendition of Money‘s “Baby Hold On” at The Canyon at The Saban in Beverly Hills, California. Hetfield wasn’t among the announced guests at “A Star-Studded Tribute To Eddie Money”, proceeds from which benefited MusiCares and the USC Eddie Money Cancer Research Fund. Hetfield and Money were […]

6 years ago

Joe Exotic Series Starring Nicolas Cage Coming To Amazon

Amazon Prime Video has taken in for development a scripted series starring Nicolas Cage as the infamous Joe Exotic, made a household name by the hugely popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King. The project, which had been in the works at CBS TV Studios, hails from Brian Grazer, American Vandal showrunner Dan Lagana, and Paul Young. The yet untitled series was taken out to buyers in […]

6 years ago

Dee Snider “Not proud of anyone turning a blind I to that commie loving, race baiting, hate monger, draft dodging, Ritchie Rich, failure of a president”

Dee Snider has defended his “aggressive and intense” approach in dealing with “idiot Trump followers” on social media, saying that he is “trying to lead by example.” The TWISTED SISTER frontman, who got to know President Donald Trump personally after appearing more than once on “The Celebrity Apprentice”, has been an outspoken critic of America’s 45th president, tweeting incessantly against Trump‘s administration and […]

6 years ago

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan “I do myself no favors expressing my opinions on social media but it is my opinion …Some of you would like my voice silenced and for me to lose everything I have”

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has pushed back against people who don’t want him to publicly voice his controversial political views. The musician, who also owns a high-end comic shop called Torpedo Comics in Las Vegas, took to his Instagram earlier today (Tuesday, September 5) to share a screenshot of what appears to be a review of Torpedo from someone going by […]

6 years ago

Ace Frehley “I don’t think politics and rock and roll mix, I will say I’m a Trump supporter.

Ace Frehley says that Donald Trump is “the strongest leader that we’ve got.” The former KISS guitarist gave his opinion of America’s 45th president while discussing his rendition of the CREAM classic “Politician” which appears on his upcoming covers album “Origins Vol. 2”. “I don’t think politics and rock and roll mix — in my opinion,” Ace told “The Cassius Morris Show” in a new interview (see video below). […]

6 years ago

Dave Mustaine “Nick (Menza) said some shitty things about me at the end “When I would read the stuff that he would [say about me], I would just be so hurt

Dave Mustaine says that he really wanted Nick Menza and Marty Friedman to return to MEGADETH more than five and a half years ago. The opportunity for MEGADETH‘s most celebrated lineup to regroup arose following the departures of guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover in 2014. Menza was approached by Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson to replace Drover at the end of that year, and he started working out new tracks with the […]

6 years ago

Interview with Don’t Believe In Ghosts

Sofa King Cool caught up with Don’t Believe in Ghosts and we talked about the new single “Still Holding On”, releasing new music during the pandemic, keep fans happy with interactive social media events, touring, dealing with covid and what is next for the band Don’t Believe In Ghosts returns with their brand new single […]

6 years ago

Interview with Alborn

Sofa King Cool caught with Alborn and we discussed theirdebut EP ‘Impairative’ , Signing with Imagen Records, working with Sevendust’s Morgan Rose, playing a show in the pandemic, future of touring and whats next for the band Alternative metal band, ALBORN, have signed a distribution deal with Imagen Records (ADA, Warner Music). Their debut EP […]

6 years ago

Facebook Banning Live Shows And Can Delete A Bands Page For Performing One

Effective October 1, Facebook is taking steps to limit the ability of bands to promote videos that will “create a music listening experience for yourself or for others.” This also extends to Facebook Live, which has been an especially popular avenue for livestreamed concerts in the pandemic era. The language is quite ambiguous as to what […]

6 years ago