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Marilyn Manson’s former guitarist John 5 recently made an appearance on the “This is the Worst” podcast, and revealed how a harmless prank set Manson off. “Marilyn Manson, so all the girls loved Marilyn Manson. All the parties would be in my room” the guitarist recalled. “They would always be in my room so he could always just leave and go to his room.  » Read More

Marc Storace, the lead singer of Krokus, recently talked to Blabbermouth about his new solo album Crossfire. He was asked if he was trying to sound like AC/DC, especially with the song “Love Thing Stealer.” Storace explained that when he made Krokus’ first album Metal Rendez-vous, he wasn’t influenced by AC/DC.  » Read More

Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen formed Mammoth before Van Halen was formed. The duo were hired to play an outdoor show at a park back in the 70s were they witnessed a live performance by their future singer, David Lee Roth. However, it was cancelled upon finding out that there was a miscommunication between who was supposed to provide the sound system and lights.  » Read More

After brief, somewhat ill-fated run as the Natural Lines, Matt Pond PA is back to its charming old self with Winged Horse, available February 7 via Sonder House. The band’s restless leader has acknowledged that the one-album name change caused more confusion among fans than it was worth. Pond even wrote a song about it […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Matt Pond PA’s “Korea”  » Read More

Happy birthday Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club). But remember, happiness can’t buy money. Read our Talking Heads Over/Under: The post Happy Birthday Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

55 years ago today, Mott The Hoople released its self-titled debut album. And the men that were young then are now terribly old. (Well, not terribly.) Mott The Hoople live in 2019: The post Mott The Hoople Released Its Self-Titled Debut 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, Prince released The Black Album. Superfunkycalifragisexy! Read Thao And The Get Down Stay Down in MAGNET on Prince: The post Prince Released “The Black Album” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen). Voice of America among the believers. Read our Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

50 years ago today, Brian Eno released Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy). Then there was you. Read our review of the essential reissues of Here Come The Warm Jets, Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), Another Green World and Before And After Science: The post Brian Eno Released “Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)”  » Read More