Mary Ouellette is a New England based music writer and concert photographer. She has spent the last five years as the owner and editor of TheyWillRockYou.com and is most accurately defined as “the girl at the rock show.” Capturing the best of musicians through photos and words is what drives her, whether it’s in the pit cameras in hand or sitting down backstage to interview the artists. ‘Almost Famous’ – it’s not just a movie. Check out her concert photography at SheWillShootYou.com. Passionate about: New England Sports, Butch Walker and Willy Wonka (That’s Wilder not Depp).
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Nightwish Add Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley to Permanent Lineup
About a year ago, Finnish symphonic metal act Nightwish made the surprise announcement that they had parted ways with vocalist Anette Olzon. Shortly after, Floor Jansen came on board as their touring singer and now the band has revealed that she will remain a permanent fixture in the band. In fact, Nightwish have expanded their official lineup to a six-piece ensemble, also adding touring member Tr
Trivium Stream New Album ‘Vengeance Falls’
Trivium’s sixth studio disc ‘Vengeance Falls’ isn’t set to make its debut until Oct. 15, but fans can check it out a week early thanks to a new full album stream the band has just served up. (Click below to check it out.)
Metallica Share Movie Premiere Footage, James Hetfield Discusses New Music + Future Touring
With Metallica’s new flick ‘Through the Never’ premiering last week, members ofband made special appearances throughout the country, personally introducing their new movie to fans. Some footage of the premieres that includes Q&A sessions has just been shared too, check it out above.
Gene Simmons on Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain: ‘Just Because You Died That Makes You an Icon? No’
While Kiss have certainly carved out their own chapter in music history, Gene Simmons recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the music industry for new bands, the challenges that they face and the disappearance of the rock icon.
Stone Temple Pilots Perform on ‘Tonight Show,’ Share Full Stream of ‘High Rise’ EP
With their new ‘High Rise’ EP due out next week on Oct. 8, Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington recently hit the late night circuit to perform a new song for the masses. Last night (Oct. 3) on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,’ STP with Bennington at the helm performed their new track ‘Black Heart’ from their latest collection of work. Watch the video above to check out the performance.
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Nine Inch Nails Reveal Beefed Up Touring Lineup
Nine Inch Nails will kick off their ‘Tension 2013’ North American Arena Tour later tonight (Sept. 28) in St. Paul, Minn. As the trek gets underway, the band has added some extra muscle to their touring lineup.
Watch Queens of the Stone Age Interviewed by Kids
Interviewing a band can sometimes be an intimidating affair, but in this new clip, two kids handle a live chat with Queens of the Stone Age with ease. The 12-year-old girls sat down with QOTSA's Josh Homme and Dean Fertita before a show in Ohio to pick their collective brains on pretty much everything that is important in a pre-teen world including topics like 'American Idol' and Halloween.
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Slipknot + Scar the Martyr’s Joey Jordison Says ‘I Can’t Bring Myself to See Sabbath Without Ward’
Slipknot / Scar the Martyr drummer Joey Jordison recently weighed in with his personal thoughts on some of the biggest heavyweights in modern metal and the rocker was nothing but honest and forthcoming, providing some very candid responses.
Black Sabbath’s ’13 3D’ Maze at Universal Studios: Walk-Through Video + Exclusive Photos
Black Sabbath are no strangers to the macabre and the darker side of life but the band is taking it to a whole new level with their brand new ‘Black Sabbath: 13 3D’ maze. Having made its debut on Friday, Sept. 20 at the premiere of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights event, the attraction pulls dark themes from the legendary band’s latest disc ’13' and brings them to a whole new
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil on Las Vegas Residency: It’s a Difficult Setlist For Me
Motley Crue kicked off their second Las Vegas residency earlier this week (Sept. 18) at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Leading up to the engagement, singer Vince Neil took some time to talk about their all-new, 'Red Hot' production and the personal challenges of their nightly setlist.
Megadeth Reveal ‘Countdown To Extinction: Live’ Trailer
Megadeth are gearing up for the release of their ‘Countdown to Extinction: Live’ recording on Sept. 24 and have just shared a trailer with fans, giving a tasty preview of what’s in store.
Bassist Robert DeLeo Says Stone Temple Pilots Had No Choice But to Fire Scott Weiland
As Stone Temple Pilots continue their current tour with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington on vocals, more details regarding the firing of former frontman Scott Weiland are starting to surface.