Pro-shot footage of Metallica’s June 9, 2014 set at the Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, NET has been uploaded to YouTube. You can check that out below:
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3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Passes Away
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold has sadly passed away at the age of 47. This news comes after he was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer last year.
The band commented:
“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47.
With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.
As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners. Brad’s songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old. His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on.
Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.”
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Maynard James Keenan On Alex Honnold’s Tool-Soundtracked Climb: “It’s Extremely Impressive”
As previously reported, free solo climber Alex Honnold recently unveiled the playlist he used during his Taipei 101 climb in Tapei, Taiwan. The soundtrack, which mostly consisted of Tool, even caught the attention of Tool singer Maynard James Keenan, who called the stunt “extremely impressive.”
Keenan told ABC the following:
“Not everybody and their mother texted me every three seconds telling me about it or anything.”
He went on to share his thought on the stunt:
“Jesus, what b****. What the heck were you thinking, dude? It’s impressive! It’s extremely impressive, but, I mean, I wouldn’t make it past the first floor. I would fall to my death.”
He also added the following when asked what role he could play in a future climb:
“I’ll be the guy down below eating french fries making fun of him.”
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Korn Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch Says New Album Is “Not Priority Right Now”
During a recent interview with Loudwire, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch was asked about the band’s new album progress. However, according to him, a new record is “not priority right now.”
Welch said the following:
“I really love the fact that it’s taking a long time. I always told management that I wish that we would wait a little bit between albums. We’re just so addicted to the studio that we get in there and we’re putting albums out every two or three years, ever since I rejoined. And so I love that there’s been delays.”
He continued:
“We’re a fortunate band, we’ve been around for awhile and we’ve got an extensive catalog with a lot of well-known songs. We’re focusing right now on our live show … It feels like we don’t even need a new album. Everything’s just going so well, but that’s not to say we’re not going to find some time to go in again. I feel like it’s not priority right now.”
Despite this, the band plan to get together soon:
“We’re going to meet together and see where we’re at. There could be a couple of surprises this year … We’re going to have some cool announcements for dates around the world and stuff coming this year.”
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A.A. Williams Premieres New Song “Wolves”
A.A. Williams has premiered a new song titled “Wolves.” You can find a lyric video for that track below. Williams commented:
“‘Wolves’ describes the blurred lines between dreams and reality. Ideas and emotions bleed across the boundary, their imprint faint but profound, a softly etched signature on your psyche. Hazy memories begin to fade, you force your feet to touch the ground, yearning for things that were never yours, hopelessly, endlessly searching for the unattainable.”
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After Forever Announce Latin American Tour
After Forever have announced an October Latin American tour. The trek will find the band celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Decipher.”
Tour Dates:
10/16 São Paulo, Brazil – Tokio Marine Hall
10/18 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Teatro Flores
10/20 Santiago, Chile – Teleton
10/22 Bogotá, Colombia – Royal CenterNotably, guitarist Mark Jansen will be sitting out the trek due to family commitments. The shows will take place with a lineup consisting of Angel Wolf-Black (vocals), Sander Gommans (guitar and vocals), Bas Maas (guitar), Luuk Van Gerven (bass), Jeffrey Revet (keyboards), and Ariën Van Weesenbeek (drums).
Gommans commented:
“2025 was a milestone for the band: 25 years since After Forever left a timeless footprint on the world of symphonic metal with our debut album, ‘Prison Of Desire’. Its successor, ‘Decipher’, released in 2001, took the band’s music even further by blending progressive elements with a heavier sound that helped shape symphonic metal as we know it today. These two releases marked the beginning of a wonderful journey, one that took the band to international stages and into the hearts of fans all over the world.
In October 2025, After Forever came together for two shows in the Netherlands with vocalist Angel Wolf-Black (Shewolf), with the goal of honoring and celebrating the band’s cherished music and its lasting impact in an unforgettable live experience. During those shows, it became clear that we all missed After Forever.
Fans from Latin America have been supporting After Forever since the release of the first album, and we are very happy to announce that we will continue this tribute in 2026.
We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘Decipher’, the 26th anniversary of ‘Prison Of Desire’, and we might also include some other After Forever classics 🙂
Join us as we revisit old hits, revive the energy, and celebrate the legacy of After Forever.”
Jansen added:
“With heavy heart: I won’t be able to join for these shows as I had to make a tough decision to be touring less and be at home as much as I can in 2026. The early years of a little child are crucial so I am sure it’s the right decision after all. But I hope you all come and show your support to AFTER FOREVER. It will be four unforgettable nights with magical music and a band on fire.”
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