King's X News and Photos

Queensryche – Frequency Unknown (2013)

Wed, May 15 2013 11:22am - Source: Something Else!

It will come as no surprise to many Queensryche fans that the weakest link in Geoff Tate's version of the band may be Tate himself.

‘I’m excited to be alive’: King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill roars back after last year’s health scare

Fri, May 10 2013 1:42pm - Source: Something Else!

As a new King's X tour heads toward Texas, Jerry Gaskill continues to make a full recovery from last year's horrifying health scare.

Doug Pinnick Double-Shot: New dUg Solo and Pinnick Gales Pridgen Videos

Tue, May 07 2013 5:46pm - Source: Metal Sucks

King's X played NYC the other night and their show was fantastic and full of energy as usual.

New Music Monday: Rod Stewart, Patty Griffin, Brian May with Tangerine Dream, James Cotton

Mon, May 06 2013 3:04pm - Source: Something Else!

A series of terrific collaborations highlight this May 6, 2013 edition of New Music Monday — beginning with Brian May's out-there turn with those pioneering space-music gurus in Tangerine Dream.

New Music Monday: Otis Taylor, Kompendium, Pat Metheny, Bryan Ferry, Lisa Germano, the Prog Collective

Mon, February 11 2013 2:36pm - Source: Something Else!

We'd like to make an addendum: For prog lovers, that is.

Pinnick Gales Pridgen – Pinnick Gales Pridgen (2013)

Mon, February 11 2013 1:36pm - Source: Something Else!

These days, it seems "supergroups" are a dime a dozen, but occasionally the combination works.

Pinnick, Gales and Pridgen Jam It Out in New “Hang On, Big Brother” Music Video

Wed, January 23 2013 10:07pm - Source: Metal Sucks

The new super-trio comprised of King's X bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick, ex-Mars Volta drumming phenom Thomas Pridgen and guitarist Eric Gales has released their first song, "Hang On, Big Brother," and it's exactly the bluesy, soulful, heavy rock n' roll sound you'd expect from the above cast of characters.

In Which We Mourned the Loss of Mitch Lucker and Celebrated the Death of Hurricane Sandy

Fri, November 02 2012 9:01pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker died yesterday at the age of 28 in a tragic motorcycle accident.

King's X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Loses Home in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Thu, November 01 2012 3:49pm - Source: Noisecreep

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill has been dealt another devastating blow in 2012.

Watch as Canadian fans create Instagram lyric video for Bob Dylan’s “Duquesne Whistle”

Tue, October 23 2012 8:43pm - Source: Something Else!

Canadian fans, in a canny update of Bob Dylan's legendary placard-holding film for "Subterranean Homesick Blues," were asked to send in Instagram photos to create a new lyric video for "Duquesne Whistle."

It Came From ReverbNation #5

Wed, August 29 2012 7:54am - Source: The Ripple Effect

From April 4th to June 4th The Ripple Effect ran a campaign on the excellent online music website ReverbNation (www.reverbnation.com).

Queensryche to double up

Sun, August 19 2012 9:13am - Source: Music-News.com

Geoff Tate has fired the latest salvo in the battle with his old band, Queensryche, by saying that he will take his own version of the band on the road under the same name.

King’s X set to retake the road with recovered co-founding drummer Jerry Gaskill

Tue, August 14 2012 7:58pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X will return to North America for the first time since drummer Jerry Gaskill's heart attack earlier this year, with dates beginning in New York this September.

Desert Island Discs: Prog and Art Rock Edition

Tue, July 24 2012 11:10am - Source: Something Else!

King Crimson was the top vote-getter in Something Else!

Queensryche singer signs album deal

Tue, June 26 2012 9:16am - Source: Music-News.com

Geoff Tate has only officially been out of Queensryche for less than a week, but he's already moving forward with his professional career by signing a multi-album deal with InsideOut Music.

Kansas Announce US Tour Dates, King's X to Open Most Shows

Wed, May 30 2012 1:11pm - Source: Noisecreep

After wrapping the immensely popular Kansas Collegiate Symphony Tour of Spring 2012, American prog-rock legends Kansas will be transitioning to a more traditional tour approach for the fall.

WHO ARE THESE GUYS?: When opening acts simply don’t work out

Sat, April 07 2012 12:15pm - Source: Something Else!

There are moments when it all comes together on one concert bill, when the opening act works seamlessly to get the crowd ready for the headliner.

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill releases new video message for fans: ‘I’ll be better than ever’

Thu, April 05 2012 8:41pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill, in the midst of recovering from a heart attack, has issued an emotional new video message for his fans.

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill is resting at home after release from hospital

Thu, March 22 2012 6:46pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues to improve after suffering a heart attack in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 26.

Recovering King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill strong enough to pass on thanks to fans for their support

Mon, March 19 2012 10:27pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X bass player and vocalist Doug Pinnick says he was walking out of the grocery store when his cell phone rang — and "the ID said: 'Jerry Gaskill!

As King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues to improve, he’s moved out of intensive care unit

Wed, March 14 2012 6:59pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues to heal, after a serious heart attack suffered on February 26 scuttled a planned tour.

EXCLUSIVE KING’S X DOWNLOAD TO BENEFIT JERRY GASKILL

Tue, March 13 2012 2:42pm - Source: Metal Sucks

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack a couple of weeks back.

King's X Set Up Donation for Ailing Drummer

Mon, March 12 2012 2:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

On February 26th, a little more than a month before the veteran metal group King's X was to launch their latest tour, drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack and had to undergo emergency surgery.

Download 1991 King’s X concert to help offset medical bills for ailing drummer Jerry Gaskill

Sat, March 10 2012 3:13pm - Source: Something Else!

As drummer Jerry Gaskill continues his long road back from a February 26 heart attack , King's X is selling a 1991 live Mp3 concert from Boston to help offset medical expenses.

Drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health improves, even as King’s X tour is cancelled

Thu, March 01 2012 3:12pm - Source: Something Else!

King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill's health is "headed in the right direction," the band says, but its upcoming tour is off.

TWO UNFORTUNATE TOUR CANCELATIONS: FALLUJAH AND KING’S X

Wed, February 29 2012 6:55pm - Source: Metal Sucks

It takes a lot for your average working class metal band to cancel a tour.

Heart troubles for Foreigner co-founder Mick Jones, King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill

Mon, February 27 2012 11:49pm - Source: Something Else!

Both Foreigner guitarist and Mick Jones and King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill are recovering from heart ailments.

Zero1: Actor/Comedian Hal Sparks on Growing Up a Metalhead in a Kentucky Small Town

Thu, February 23 2012 4:03pm - Source: Noisecreep

Zero1 , the hard rock band featuring actor/comedian Hal Sparks , will be reissuing their self-titled debut album next month.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW (+ TRACK SNIPPET PREMIERE!): TOSIN ABASI OF T.R.A.M. AND ANIMALS AS LEADERS

Wed, February 15 2012 10:11pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Given how much we love Animals as Leaders here at MetalSucks it's kinda hard to believe that we've never formally interviewed band mastermind and founder Tosin Abasi, but there you have it — until now.

Half Notes: King’s X: XV (2008)

Wed, August 17 2011 1:12pm - Source: Something Else!

So that's 10 to the tenth power times 5 … carry the 1 … whatever.

Eddie Trunk on His Heavy Metal Book and Which Band He Thinks Should Have Been Huge

Tue, August 09 2011 5:18pm - Source: Noisecreep

For the better part of 30 years, heavy metal fan/journalist/guru Eddie Trunk has made his living doing what he loves - carrying the torch and providing a platform for the bands he loves.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – How I Go (2011)

Fri, July 29 2011 1:07pm - Source: Something Else!

For a guy that once told me in an interview that he couldn't seem to make everyone happy with his mix of blues and rock, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has done pretty well for himself.

KING’S X ARE BETTER THAN “ALRIGHT”

Wed, October 13 2010 8:41pm - Source: Metal Sucks

That yer Uncle Vince is a big King's X superfan must be pretty well-known 'round these parts by now, because any time Ty Tabor so much as farts my inbox erupts with a cavalcade of "didjahear???" emails on the matter.

ALL THE HYPERBOLE IN THE WORLD CAN’T DO JUSTICE TO ACCEPT’S LIVE SHOW

Thu, September 30 2010 7:25pm - Source: Metal Sucks

It took almost five hours on the highway in rain that wasn't so much pouring as it was bulleting down to get from Boston to New York. And guess what?

KING’S X DIG UP SOME CLASSICS FOR NYC SHOW WITH ACCEPT

Wed, September 29 2010 8:49pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Until last night, when their current support tour with reunited German metallers Accept rolled through NYC's 9 Dollar Beer House BB King's and the band dug deep into the Dogman catalog to whip out three additional songs from the aforementioned masterpiece: "Pretend," "Complain," and "Pillow."

ACCEPT’S WOLF HOFFMANN: THE METALSUCKS INTERVIEW

Thu, September 09 2010 9:30pm - Source: Metal Sucks

After the jump, Leyla Ford talks with the legendary Accept axeman about getting the band back together, how they hooked up with new lead singer [and TT Quick frontman] Mark Tornillo, the band's new album, their upcoming U.S. tour and more.

King's X News

Queensryche – Frequency Unknown (2013)

‘I’m excited to be alive’: King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill roars back after last year’s health scare

Doug Pinnick Double-Shot: New dUg Solo and Pinnick Gales Pridgen Videos

New Music Monday: Rod Stewart, Patty Griffin, Brian May with Tangerine Dream, James Cotton

New Music Monday: Otis Taylor, Kompendium, Pat Metheny, Bryan Ferry, Lisa Germano, the Prog Collective

Pinnick Gales Pridgen – Pinnick Gales Pridgen (2013)

Pinnick, Gales and Pridgen Jam It Out in New “Hang On, Big Brother” Music Video

In Which We Mourned the Loss of Mitch Lucker and Celebrated the Death of Hurricane Sandy

King's X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Loses Home in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Watch as Canadian fans create Instagram lyric video for Bob Dylan’s “Duquesne Whistle”

It Came From ReverbNation #5

Queensryche to double up

King’s X set to retake the road with recovered co-founding drummer Jerry Gaskill

Desert Island Discs: Prog and Art Rock Edition

Queensryche singer signs album deal

Kansas Announce US Tour Dates, King's X to Open Most Shows

WHO ARE THESE GUYS?: When opening acts simply don’t work out

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill releases new video message for fans: ‘I’ll be better than ever’

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill is resting at home after release from hospital

Recovering King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill strong enough to pass on thanks to fans for their support

As King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues to improve, he’s moved out of intensive care unit

EXCLUSIVE KING’S X DOWNLOAD TO BENEFIT JERRY GASKILL

King's X Set Up Donation for Ailing Drummer

Download 1991 King’s X concert to help offset medical bills for ailing drummer Jerry Gaskill

Drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health improves, even as King’s X tour is cancelled

TWO UNFORTUNATE TOUR CANCELATIONS: FALLUJAH AND KING’S X

Heart troubles for Foreigner co-founder Mick Jones, King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill

Zero1: Actor/Comedian Hal Sparks on Growing Up a Metalhead in a Kentucky Small Town

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW (+ TRACK SNIPPET PREMIERE!): TOSIN ABASI OF T.R.A.M. AND ANIMALS AS LEADERS

Half Notes: King’s X: XV (2008)

Eddie Trunk on His Heavy Metal Book and Which Band He Thinks Should Have Been Huge

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – How I Go (2011)

KING’S X ARE BETTER THAN “ALRIGHT”

ALL THE HYPERBOLE IN THE WORLD CAN’T DO JUSTICE TO ACCEPT’S LIVE SHOW

KING’S X DIG UP SOME CLASSICS FOR NYC SHOW WITH ACCEPT

ACCEPT’S WOLF HOFFMANN: THE METALSUCKS INTERVIEW

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