In anticipation of the upcoming release of their forthcoming NEW studio offering 'Monolith Of Inhumanity', today CATTLE DECAPITATION unveils a NEW in-studio video clip. Check out the guitar tracking process and other CATTLE-related commentary below.
'Monolith Of Inhumanity' is set for a North American release on May 8, 2012. Commended by Stereokiller in an early review for being "their most focused and intelligent album yet… this is another solid CATTLE DECAP release that proves again that they are not to be fucked with," and noted for being "arguably the quartet's strongest effort to date," by Blistering, the record was produced by Dave Otero of Denver's Flatline Audio and finds the progressive grind conjurers exploring innovative new techniques in song writing without abandoning their signature formula of confrontational audio wreckage.
Hear CATTLE DECAPITATION's NEW song "A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat" right now!
In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION is currently bringing their audio pummel to the stage on the Occupation Domination 2012 tour. The band is joined by Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross and more! Check out remaining dates below.
Finally, MetalSucks will be streaming Monolith Of Inhumanity in its entirety this coming Friday! Stay tuned for direct links!
In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION is currently bringing their audio pummel to the stage on the Occupation Domination 2012 tour. The band is joined by Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross and more! Check out confirmed dates below:
- 05/02: Albuquerque, NM El Rey Theater- 05/04: San Diego, CA Ruby Room
- 05/05: Tempe, AZ The Clubhouse
- 05/06: Hollywood, CA The Whisky A Go-Go
- 05/07: Fullerton, CA Slidebar
- 05/08: San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge
- 05/09: Stockton, CA Plea For Peace
- 05/10: Sparks, NV The Alley
- 05/11: Portland, OR Branx
- 05/12: Seattle, WA Studio Seven
- 05/13: Boise, ID The Venue
- 05/14: Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
- 05/15: Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
- 05/18: Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
Related links:
Official Site of Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
Follow Cattle Decapitation on Twitter
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
Senin, 30 April 2012
MARILYN MANSON's NEW Album 'Born Villain' Is Streaming Now!
As previously announced, the "antichrist superstar", MARILYN MANSON, is ready to once again infect the world with yet another NEW album. Entitled 'Born Villain, Manson's next musical conquest is set to be released tomorrow May 1st (one day earlier internationally) via Cooking Vinyl and Manson's own label Hell, Etc. 'Born Villain' is Manson's ninth studio album!
Right now 'Born Villain', is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Here is Manson's latest video for his NEW song "No Reflection":
Here is the track-listing for 'Born Villain':
01. Hey Cruel World…
02. No Reflection
03. Pistol Whipped
04. Overneath The Path Of Misery
05. Slo Mo Tion
06. The Gardener
07. The Flowers Of Evil
08. Children Of Cain
09. Disengaged
10. Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms
11. Murders Are Getting Prettier Every Day
12. Born Villain
13. Breaking The Same Old Ground
Related links:
Marilyn Manson
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announce Changes In Their Musical Guard; NEW Member Announced!
"Well kids, enough with all the secrets… it's about time we in The Black Dahlia Murder clue you fans in and tell all about our recent hush hush bassist situation… I'm sure some of you who have seen us on tour in the last months have grown curious as to who this mystery man bass extraordinaire could be and have wondered what long time bassist Ryan "Bart" Williams could be up to. After months of tip-toeing around it, we've decided to break the silence and let you guys know the truth.
"After six long, grueling years of relentless back-to-back touring, Ryan Williams has decided to step down from his full time position in The Black Dahlia Murder to pursue a career in recording (please stop and check out his NEW gig here). Although the remaining members are indeed saddened by his decision, the good news is that Ryan will still be involved in the band in many ways, from continued contributions of songwriting (Ryan wrote those sick Robocop riffs in "Malenchantments Of The Necrosphere", amongst several others, mind you) to overseeing and co-producing future BDM recordings. As you will clearly see by the statements of all parties involved, the change is completely amicable, and the love and brotherhood we've shared with Ryan over the years remains untarnished. We wish him the absolute best of luck with Augmented Audio and all of his future endeavors.
"Max Lavelle was literally the first idea of a replacement for Ryan, we had toured alongside him when he was playing with Despised Icon a few different times and had the chance to become pretty good friends with the guy as well as be allowed the chance to see him perform live many times. Max is a diehard Metal head, a great bassist, a monstrous live presence and a welcome shot of energy into the bloodstream of this band. His enthusiasm for forwarding the whole is inspiring and exactly what we need at this point in time." - Trevor Strnad
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - Canadian Ritual Tour 2012 with Exhumedr and Fuck The Facts:
5/11/2012 High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI
5/12/2012 House Of Rock - Eau Claire, WI
5/13/2012 The Venue - Fargo, ND
5/14/2012 Mannys - Billings, MT
5/15/2012 A-Club - Spokane, WA
5/16/2012 Rickshaw - Vancouver, BC
5/18/2012 Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB
5/19/2012 The Den - Calgary, AB
5/20/2012 The Exchange - Regina, SK
5/21/2012 WECC - Winnipeg, MB
5/22/2012 CROCKS - Thunder Bay, ON
5/24/2012 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
5/25/2012 Imperial - Quebec City, QC
5/26/2012 The National - Montreal, QC
5/27/2012 The Manhattan - Moncton, NB
5/28/2012 The Pavilion - Halifax, NS
5/29/2012 The Seahorse - Halifax, NS
5/31/2012 Ritual - Ottawa, ON
6/01/2012 Rum Runner’s - London, ON
6/02/2012 St. Andrews Hal - Detroit, MI
Related links:
The Black Dahlia Murder on Twitter
The Black Dahlia Murder on YouTube
The Black Dahlia Murder on Facebook
RAMMSTEIN Live & Loud In New York State - Bootleg Available!
German maniacs Rammstein are globally recognized for their extreme music, which is only matched by their extreme fire proof live spectacle. After a decade of not stepping on a stage in North America, in December of 2010 Rammstein returned to North America for two sold out shows, which included a massive concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Currently, Rammstein are touring North America in what they have dubbed at the "Made In Germany 1995-2011" tour (presented by Livenation)! This weekend they returned to New York and the band demonstrated why they are globally known for putting together one hell of a show! This is what happened this past weekend at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY (courtesy of NextMosh.com).
RAMMSTEIN "Made In Germany 1995-2011" North American tour (remaining tour dates):
- May 01: Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
- May 03: Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
- May 04: Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
- May 06: Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
- May 08: Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
- May 10: Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
- May 13: Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
- May 14: Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
- May 17: Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
- May 18: Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
- May 20: Denver, CO - Denver Coliseum
- May 22: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
- May 24: San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
- May 25: Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Related links:
Rammstein
THE DEVIL's BLOOD Declare War On Bus Driver Who Ditched Them - Official Statement Available!
"This piece of shit who was supposed to have been our driver on the US tour ran off with our money after the San Antonio Ritual last night. After being told what to do for the 1000th time and still having no clue how to ride a bus, this "Ape", as he calls himself, unable to deal with the criticism any longer ran off into down-town San Antonio and left us stranded on an intersection forcing our Tour Manager to take over the wheel. This little rat scurried off so fast that attempts to find, catch and kill it were immediately unsuccessful.
"We put this info out now so that each and every one of our contacts, friends, fans and even enemies might learn his name, spread it around and make sure that this sorry excuse for a man never ever does business with anyone ever again. We have added here his personal info and a scan of his driver's license. Feel free to repost, share, forward and catalogue for future reference. Also if anyone feels the need to vent any frustration or anger, his phone and email are noted as well...
"As for you, David, you little cunt; rest assured that one day we will meet again. A curse upon your house until the day comes that my blade is on your throat."
SL/TDB/A-O
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The Decibel Magazine Tour (Remaining Tour Dates)
05/01 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
05/02 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/04 Charlotte, NC – Amos Southend
05/05 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head
05/06 Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero Theatre
05/08 Toronto, ON – Opera House
05/09 Montreal, QC – Club Soda
05/10 Quebec City, QC – Imperial
05/11 Worcester, MA – Palladium
05/12 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Related links:
Official Site of The Devil's Blood
The Devil's Blood on Facebook
The Devil's Blood on Metal Blade Records
SIX FEET UNDER Releases NEW Lyric Video For "18 Days" For Fans Do Get Down With Some Death Metal Karaoke!
Notorious for his elegiac themes of murder, death and the supernatural, on 'Undead' vocalist and lyrical mastermind Chris Barnes revisits topics that will be familiar to fans of the band, though as always he brings something NEW to the table, aware that their followers will not accept recycled ideas. Notes Barnes: “The hypocrisies of daily life, things that affect us that spawn aggression, loneliness, sadness, there’s a lot of emotions going on across the record, and I guess that the dark horror that humans cause is my niche,” However, while Barnes has a very clear vision for his craft, he is always excited by the interpretations of his songs by those who listen to them, feeding on the emotional investment they put in. “I love it when people tell me what they’ve got from the music and the lyrics. It’s like being an artist, you put the painting up on the wall – you know what it is, but sometimes it’s a little abstract and someone sees something else in it, and that’s the biggest compliment to me. That I’m able to get inside someone’s head and they actually give thought to something presented to them is inspiring to me too, and something I always want to be able to do with this band.”
Peep the “18 Days” lyric video at THIS LOCATION.
'Undead' was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver), mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy), at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and features the updated lineup of Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira). Last week we posted an interview that our founder Jo Schüftan conducted with Chris Barnes, check it out!
In conjunction with the release of 'Undead', SIX FEET UNDER will demolish the masses on a near three-week run of live rituals this June. Dubbed the "18 Nights Of Blood Tour", the journey will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation. Comments Barnes: "We want to get out there and pretty much destroy. We want to play to as many people as possible, and show all of the fans out there the new songs, and leave nothing but a trail of blood in our wake. We're hoping that whoever makes body bags are upping their output, because after this record comes out there'll be a lot of decomposing bodies out there!
SIX FEET UNDER 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012 with Dying Fetus and Revocation:
- 6/08/2012: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
- 6/09/2012: Empire in Springfield, VA
- 6/10/2012: Palladium in Worcester, MA
- 6/11/2012: Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY
- 6/12/2012: Alrosa Villa in Columbus, OH
- 6/13/2012: Reggie's in Chicago, IL
- 6/14/2012: Peabody's in Cleveland, OH
- 6/15/2012: Harpo's in Detroit, MI
- 6/16/2012: People's Court in Des Moines, IA*
- 6/18/2012: The Gothic Theater in Denver, CO*
- 6/20/2012: Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
- 6/21/2012: Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR
- 6/23/2012: The Metro in Oakland, CA
- 6/24/2012: The Whisky in Los Angeles, CA
- 6/25/2012: TBA in Tempe, AZ
- 6/26/2012: House Of Rock in El Paso, TX
- 6/27/2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
- 6/29/2012: Brass Mug in Tampa, FL*
* - No Dying Fetus
Stay tuned for more information about Six Feet Under!
Related links:
Six Feet Under's Official Site
High Definition Video Footage Of BEHEMOTH On The Decibel Magazine Tour - Watch It Now!
The Decibel Magazine tour is currently crushing ear drums all over North America. This once in a lifetime tour, features Behemoth, Watain, The Devil's Blood, and In Solitude. Right now, you can watch high definition drum cam footage of Behemoth performing their song "The Seed Ov I" (courtesy of Sick Drummer)!
The Decibel Magazine Tour (Remaining Tour Dates):
05/01 Tampa, FL – Orpheum05/02 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/04 Charlotte, NC – Amos Southend
05/05 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head
05/06 Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero Theatre
05/08 Toronto, ON – Opera House
05/09 Montreal, QC – Club Soda
05/10 Quebec City, QC – Imperial
05/11 Worcester, MA – Palladium
05/12 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Related links:
Decibel Magazine Tour
Metal Blade Records
Behemoth on Metal Blade Records
Behemoth on Facebook
Behemoth on Twitter
WHITECHAPEL Reveal Tracklisting & Album Artwork; NEW Song "Hate Creation" Streaming Now!
Having spent several years lauded as one of the frontrunners in their genre, in 2012 WHITECHAPEL stand as a defining force in contemporary heavy music. Building dramatically on the trademarked bludgeon of their first three releases, with Whitechapel the Tennessean sextet have inarguably delivered their most intense, dynamic, and downright hostile record to date. Drenched in atmospheric darkness, the record is also rife with gripping melodies that drag the listener in to the tumult, willing or otherwise, and across its ten tracks it is infused with an emotional depth that pointedly separates the band from the plethora of two-dimensional mosh-starters that have sprung up in their wake.
Whitechapel, the band's self-titled fourth album, is slated for a June 19th release date via Metal Blade Records. Today WHITECHAPEL have unveiled the album artwork, tracklisting and released the first single from the album.
Whitechapel Tracklisting:
1) Make it Bleed
2) Hate Creation
3) (Cult)uralist
4) I, Dementia
5) Section 8
6) Faces
7) Dead Silence
8) The Night Remains
9) Devoid
10) Possibilities of an Impossible Existence
The album was engineered and mixed by Mark Lewis (Black Dahlia Murder, DevilDriver), who also handled production duties alongside the band. The album artwork was created by Aaron Marsh of Forefathers Group with art direction provided by WHITECHAPEL.
The first single from Whitechapel entitled "Hate Creation" is available for streaming exclusively below (courtesy of Metal Blade Records) HERE. Check it out and be sure to pre-order your copy of the album.
Returning to their rightful place on the road, the band are enthused to take these new songs to their rabid fan base. They stand confident in their belief that their followers will hungrily devour the latest evolution of their sound, and having dramatically bolstered their fan base through blowing away the unsuspecting crowds on 2010's Warped Tour they are sure to draw in new adherents anywhere they play.
WHITECHAPEL are set to tour with Miss May I, After the Burial, Within the Ruins, and The Plot in You as part of the "Recorruptor" kicking off May 3rd in Louisville, KY and running through May 17th in Portland, ME. Immediately following the tour, the band is set to play at this year's Bamboozle Festival is Asbury Park, NJ on May 18th. WHITECHAPEL will also be a part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival which starts June 30th. A complete list of all tour dates can be found below.
The" Recorruptour" w/ Miss May I, After the Burial, Within the Ruins, The Plot In You:
5/3: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
5/4: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/5: Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
5/8: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
5/9: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
5/10: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
5/12: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall Indoor Stage
5/13: Huntington, WV @ Big Sandy Supercenter Grand
5/15: Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
5/16: S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
5/17: Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
Bamboozle:
5/18: Asbury Park, NJ @ North Beach
Headlining Dates:
6/26: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
6/27: Austin, TX @ Emo's East
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival w/ Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying & more:
6/30: San Bernadino, CA @ San Manuel Theater
7/1: Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
7/3: Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheater
7/4: Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater
7/5: Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound**
7/6: Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
7/7: Albuquerque, NM @ Hard Rock Casino Presents The Pavilion
7/8: Englewood, CO @ Comfort Dental Amphitheater
7/9: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion**(w/ The Devil Wears Prada)
7/10: Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center
7/11: Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/13: Tampa, FL @ 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheater
7/14: Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheater
7/15: Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center
7/18: Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheater
7/20: Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/21: Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
7/22: Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Center
7/24: Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
7/25: Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
7/26: Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon**(w/ Upon a Burning Body, I the Breather)
7/27: Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/28: Burgettstown, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion
7/29: Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
7/31: Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/1: Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe**
8/3: Mansfield, MA @ Comcast Center
8/4: Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
8/5: Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theater
**Headline shows. Not a part of Mayhem Fest
Whitechapel, the band's self-titled fourth album, is slated for a June 19th release date via Metal Blade Records. Today WHITECHAPEL have unveiled the album artwork, tracklisting and released the first single from the album.
1) Make it Bleed
2) Hate Creation
3) (Cult)uralist
4) I, Dementia
5) Section 8
6) Faces
7) Dead Silence
8) The Night Remains
9) Devoid
10) Possibilities of an Impossible Existence
The album was engineered and mixed by Mark Lewis (Black Dahlia Murder, DevilDriver), who also handled production duties alongside the band. The album artwork was created by Aaron Marsh of Forefathers Group with art direction provided by WHITECHAPEL.
The first single from Whitechapel entitled "Hate Creation" is available for streaming exclusively below (courtesy of Metal Blade Records) HERE. Check it out and be sure to pre-order your copy of the album.
Returning to their rightful place on the road, the band are enthused to take these new songs to their rabid fan base. They stand confident in their belief that their followers will hungrily devour the latest evolution of their sound, and having dramatically bolstered their fan base through blowing away the unsuspecting crowds on 2010's Warped Tour they are sure to draw in new adherents anywhere they play.
WHITECHAPEL are set to tour with Miss May I, After the Burial, Within the Ruins, and The Plot in You as part of the "Recorruptor" kicking off May 3rd in Louisville, KY and running through May 17th in Portland, ME. Immediately following the tour, the band is set to play at this year's Bamboozle Festival is Asbury Park, NJ on May 18th. WHITECHAPEL will also be a part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival which starts June 30th. A complete list of all tour dates can be found below.
The" Recorruptour" w/ Miss May I, After the Burial, Within the Ruins, The Plot In You:
5/3: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
5/4: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/5: Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
5/8: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
5/9: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
5/10: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
5/12: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall Indoor Stage
5/13: Huntington, WV @ Big Sandy Supercenter Grand
5/15: Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
5/16: S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
5/17: Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
Bamboozle:
5/18: Asbury Park, NJ @ North Beach
Headlining Dates:
6/26: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
6/27: Austin, TX @ Emo's East
6/30: San Bernadino, CA @ San Manuel Theater
7/1: Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
7/3: Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheater
7/4: Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater
7/5: Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound**
7/6: Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
7/7: Albuquerque, NM @ Hard Rock Casino Presents The Pavilion
7/8: Englewood, CO @ Comfort Dental Amphitheater
7/9: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion**(w/ The Devil Wears Prada)
7/10: Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center
7/11: Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/13: Tampa, FL @ 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheater
7/14: Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheater
7/15: Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center
7/18: Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheater
7/20: Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/21: Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
7/22: Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Center
7/24: Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
7/25: Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
7/26: Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon**(w/ Upon a Burning Body, I the Breather)
7/27: Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/28: Burgettstown, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion
7/29: Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
7/31: Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/1: Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe**
8/3: Mansfield, MA @ Comcast Center
8/4: Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
8/5: Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theater
**Headline shows. Not a part of Mayhem Fest
Line Up & Dates Revealed For The 'Mayhem' Cruise (Starring: LAMB OF GOD, MACHINE HEAD, ANTHRAX & More)!
As previously reported, the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival are following the footsteps of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and this year they are bringing the Heavy Music fanatics the 'Mayhem' cruise. This massive event will take place from December 7-10 and will take thousands of Heavy Music fanatics from Miami to The Bahamas, and back to Miami.
The floating festival will feature performances by LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE and KINGDOM OF SORROW. Other bands performing include:
- Gojira
- Periphery
- Battlecross
- Born Of Osiris
- Otherwise
- Girl On Fire
- Periphery
- Anti Mortem
- Gypsyhawk
Additionally, KORN's Jonathan Davis and SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson will DJ on the cruise as J-Devil and DJ Starscream, respectively, and there will also be a film festival presented by Fangoria and SLIPKNOT's Shawn "Clown" Crahan, who will also curate a charity art show. The event will be hosted by Jose Mangin from Sirius XM, MTV, and Latination!
Related links:
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace
BLACK SABBATH To Perform Intimate Show - Details Available!
As of right now, the Bill Ward situation has not been resolved and the band has not announced who will be sitting behind the drum kit. This past February, Bill Ward made the following statement regarding the status of the reunion of SABBATH: "At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the BLACK SABBATH album and tour," stated Ward. "However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band."
As far as Tony Iommi's health status... Iommi is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma (a type of cell that forms part of the immune system) and he is positive that he will kick cancer's ass! We sure hope so! The remaining members of Black Sabbath (Ozzy, Osbourne, Tony Iommy & Geezer Butler) have announced that they are currently recording the NEW album without Bill Ward and that it sounds great.
BLACK SABBATH:
- May 19: Birmingham, England @ O2 Academy
- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
- Aug. 3: Chicago, Illinois @ Lolapalooza Festival
OZZY & FRIENDS:
- May 23: Helsinki, Finland @ Hartwall Arena
- May 25: Stockholm, Sweden @ Stadium
- May 27: Jelling, Denmark @ Jelling Festival
- May 29: Bergen, Norway @ Bergen Calling Festival
- May 31: Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum
- Jun. 02: Malmo, Sweden @ Malmo Stadium
- Jun. 04: Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
- Jun. 06: Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
- Jun. 15: Vitoria, Spain @ Azkena Rock Festival
- Jun. 17: Clisson, France @ Hellfest
- Jun. 22: Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
- Jun. 24: Milan, Italy @ Gods of Metal Festival
- Jun. 26: Vienna, Austria @ Stadthalle
- Jun. 28: Belgrade, Serbia @ USCE Park
- Jul. 01: Athens, Greece @ Rockwave Festival – Terra
Related links:
Black Sabbath
Minggu, 29 April 2012
MOTÖRHEAD's VIP Treatment At 'Mayhem' Festival Offers Fans The Chance Of Their Lifetime - Details Available!
MOTÖRHEAD is globally known for always being ahead of the curve. It has just been announced that the Grammy-winning Rock N' Roll band is offering their devoted fans a very fan friendly VIP experience. Get this, an exclusive number of fans can experience the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival like never before! Throughout the day they can kick back in their very own VIP tent, watch the entire main stage show in premium seats, meet members of MOTÖRHEAD in a private VIP area, stand on the stage when MOTÖRHEAD performs and much more!
The band is offering these very limited packages for select shows via their website. Only 20 packages per show will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
The MOTÖRHEAD "We Are The VIP Crew Experience" package includes:
* Premium ticket to the show (within the first 15 rows)
* Meet-and-greet with members of the band
* Get invited to watch MOTÖRHEAD's performance on the stage
* A VIP tent to relax in throughout the day. Light snacks and soft drinks provided
* Early entry into the venue
* Exclusive MOTÖRHEAD merchandise and souvenirs, including:
- Commemorative MOTÖRHEAD shirt
- MOTÖRHEAD autographed photo
- Collectible laminated MOTÖRHEAD tour pass
- Mayhem Festival guitar picks, mini-statue, tour poster and more!
* On-site VIP host
All this for only $599 (plus applicable taxes)
Keep in mind that the "We Are The VIP Crew Experience" packages will only be available in select markets.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour dates:
6/30 – San Bernardino, CA
7/1 – San Francisco, CA
7/3 – Seattle, WA
7/6 – Phoenix, AZ
7/7 – Albuquerque, NM
7/8 – Denver, CO
7/10 – Dallas, TX
7/11 – Houston, TX
7/13 – Tampa, FL
7/14 – Atlanta, GA
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN
7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK
7/20 – St. Louis, MO
7/21 – Chicago, IL
7/22 – Detroit, MI
7/24 – Cincinnati, OH
7/25 – Cleveland, OH
7/27 – Philadelphia, PA
7/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
7/29 – Washington, DC
7/31 – Saratoga, NY
8/1 – Buffalo, NY
8/3 – Boston, MA
8/4 – Scranton, PA
8/5 – Hartford, CT
Related links:
Motörhead
Lemmy on Facebook
Motörhead on Twitter
GOD FORBID & EMMURE To Join Forces With FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH On Massive Festival!
New Jersey Thrash Metal warriors GOD FORBID have been rocking out, worldwide, for over 13 years and received high praises from fans and critics alike. Fans can expect an unforgettable energetic and powerful performance nightly. GOD FORBID has recently released their sixth album, 'Equilibrium', on March 26, 2012 and currently is on tour with OVERKILL. Check out their latest video, “Where We Come From”, here.
EMMURE from Queens, New York, have been destroying the scene since 2003. Their fifth studio album, 'Slave To The Game' was released on April 10, 2012. 'Slave To The Game' has sold over 7,000 albums in the first week and was #59 on the Top 200 chart. EMMURE has toured throughout the world and are looking forward to adding another great festival to their accomplishments. They are set to perform at Bamboozle on May 19, 2012. Their newest music video, "Protoman" can be viewed here.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 27, 2012. Log on to www.trespassamerica.com for details. With more to be announced, confirmed dates for the Metal Hammer Trespass America Festival are as follows:
Jul. 13 - Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center
Jul. 15 - Billings, MT @ MetraPark Arena
Jul. 16 - Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Civic Center
Jul. 17 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena
Jul. 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
Jul. 21 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County Expo Center
Jul. 24 - Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheater
Jul. 25 - Belton, TX @ Bell County Expo Center
Jul. 27 - San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
Jul. 28 - Beaumont, TX @ Ford Pavilion
Jul. 30 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Aug. 03 - Battle Creek, MI @ Kellogg Arena
Aug. 07 - Syracuse, NY @ SRC Arena
Aug. 08 - Glens Falls, NY @ Glens Falls Civic Center
Aug. 10 - Scarborough, ME @ Scarborough Downs
Aug. 14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Aug. 15 - Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theatre
Aug. 17 - Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
Aug. 18 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Aug. 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Penn's Landing
Aug. 22 - Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Aug. 25 - Rio Rancho, NM @ Santa Ana Star Center
Aug. 26 - Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
Aug. 28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Stay tuned for more information! \m/
Related links:
Official Site of Five Finger Death Punch
Official Site of God Forbid
Official Site Of Emmure
PARADISE LOST's Greg Mackintosh Presents: Part 2 Of Decibrity Playlist!
Gothic/doom Metallers PARADISE LOST have just released their 13th studio album, 'Tragic Idol', in North America! To purchase the album, head over to CM Distro for various CD/vinyl formats, plus iTunes or Amazon for a digital copy (links below). For fans that would like to preview Tragic Idol in its entirety, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream.
Lead guitarist Gregor Mackintosh has now shared part 2 of his retrospective playlist composed of tracks from albums that relate to PARADISE LOST's discography. To give fans a better understanding of where the band was at (musically) during each of the albums' eras, Greg chose one non-PL album that correlates to each PARADISE LOST release and explained its role in the band's career. Part 2 of Greg's Decibrity playlist can now be read and heard at the following link:
http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/decibrity-playlist-greg-mackintosh-paradise-lost-part-2/
As torchbearers of the gothic/doom Metal scene, PARADISE LOST has seen much success overseas in Europe, but they have yet to break into the mainstream in the States, despite having influenced countless bands across metal's many sub-genres. To celebrate their influential role in the scene and to welcome the release of Tragic Idol, Decibel Magazine will be featuring PARADISE LOST, "Metal's most underrated band", as the cover story for their June issue (out in May).
- PARADISE LOST Live 2012:
Tragic Idol headline tour (*support by INSOMNIUM):
16.04.2012 Cardiff, Great Hall 2, UK*
17.04.2012 Southampton, The Brook, UK*
18.04.2012 Folkestone, Quarterhouse, UK*
19.04.2012 Colchester, Arts Centre, UK*
20.04.2012 Stoke, Sugarmill, UK*
22.04.2012 York, The Duchess, UK*
23.04.2012 Glasgow, King Tuts, UK*
24.04.2012 Sheffield, Corporation, UK*
25.04.2012 Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms, UK*
26.04.2012 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms, UK*
27.04.2012 Manchester, Club Academy, UK*
29.04.2012 London, Scala, UK*
30.04.2012 Norwich, Waterfront, UK*
22.06.2012 Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgium
01.07.2012 Rockwave, Athens, Greece
02.08.2012 Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany
04.08.2012 Metal Camp, Tolmin, Slovenia
10.08.2012 Brutal Assault, Josefov, Czech Republic
12.08.2012 Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, UK
18.08.2012 Summerbreeze Festival, Dinkelsbühl, Germany - NEW!
Related links:
Official site of Paradise Lost
iTunes
CM Distro
AmazonParadise Lost on MySpace
Paradise Lost on Facebook
Paradise Lost on Twitter
MESHUGGAH Ignites "The Ophidian Trek" Tonight!
On Tuesday, March 27, MESHUGGAH’s unleashed their NEW album 'KOLOSS' via Nuclear Blast Records. The North American deluxe digi-pak version includes a bonus DVD. Tonight, the band is kicking off the first leg of their North American tour in support of 'KOLOSS' (a list of tourdates is available below).
“The Ophidian Trek” tour dates with BARONESS & DECAPITATED:
4/29/12 House of Blues - Houston, TX
4/30/12 House of Blues - Dallas, TX
5/01/12 Emo’s - Austin, TX
5/03/12 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
5/04/12 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
5/05/12 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
5/06/12 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
5/08/12 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC - CANADA
5/09/12 Showbox Sodo - Seattle, WA
5/11/12 Odgen Theatre - Denver, CO
5/13/12 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
5/15/12 House of Blues - Chicago, IL
5/16/12 St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI
5/17/12 Sound Academy - Toronto, ON - CANADA
5/18/12 Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
5/19/12 Palladium - Worcester, MA
5/20/12 Olympia de Montreal - Montreal, QC - CANADA
5/22/12 The Fillmore - Silver Springs, MD
5/23/12 Terminal 5 – New York, NY
Related links:
Meshuggah's Official Site
Meshuggah on Facebook
Meshuggah on Twitter
Meshuggah on YouTube
Sabtu, 28 April 2012
NEW GOJIRA Song "L'enfant Sauvage" Available For Your Listening Pleasure!
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A special collector's package of 'L'Enfant Sauvage' will feature two bonus tracks and a double-colored vinyl version of the record, along with an exclusive t-shirt. Pre-orders will launch here shortly.
The track listing for L'Enfant Sauvage is as follows:
1. Explosia
2. L’Enfant Sauvage
3. The Axe
4. Liquid Fire
5. The Wild Healer
6. Planned Obsolescence
7. Mouth Of Kala
8. The Gift Of Guilt
9. Pain Is A Master
10. Born In Winter
11. The Fall
Related links:
Gojira's Website
Roadrunner Records
JOB FOR A COWBOY Issue Tour Wrap-Up As They Prepare To Demolish Ear Drums At The Summer Slaughter Tour!
Death Metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY recently returned from the uber successful Metal Alliance Tour. The band performed alongside The Faceless, Dying Fetus, 3 Inches Of Blood, Impending Doom, Wretched, and headliners, Devildriver. Commented bassist Nick Schendzielos of the trek: "So we just finished up with the Metal Alliance tour. We had an absolutely killer time gettin' all loco with all our friends. We're also super brammed everyone's diggin’ the new tunes, which you'll be hearing more of in Japan, Puerto Rico, and of course Summer Slaughter! Thanks to everyone for picking up the new record, and make sure to hit us up on our Facebook to tell us what songs from Demonocracy you want us to play. See you soon!"
The band will bring their ruckus to Japan next month and wreak some havoc in June in San Juan, Puerto Rico before kicking off the Summer Slaughter Festival 2012! General Admission Tickets go on sale Friday April 27th. VIP tickets are available now through Soundcheck Hollywood. See all confirmed JFAC dates below.
JOB FOR A COWBOY will be touring in support of their brand NEW studio recording, 'Demonocracy', released in North America on April 10 through Metal Blade Records. The intricate, Jason Suecof-produced offering tackles various political and economic themes and continues to impressed fans and critics alike. About.com notes: “Demonocracy affords JOB FOR A COWBOY another album to legitimize their Death Metal sound, which was set forth starting with 'Ruination'… Bringing in guitarist Tony Sannicandro and Cephalic Carnage bassist Nick Schendzielos translates to dynamics not heard on any JOB FOR A COWBOY album to date,” Ultimate-Guitar boasts: “The album plays like a constant assault, and while never backing off it still manages to add enough structure for individual songs to become memorable,” adding that, “the soloing is surprisingly catchy and well-executed while still managing to sit well in the context of the songs,” while Alternative Press calls Demonocracy "an ass-kicking, skull-cracking record." Decibel agrees crowning the record a “…very stronger exercise in slickly-produced, technically sound Death Metal smart enough to know that a little variety can do a tech-death band a world of good.”
Complete list of tour dates:
7/20- Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
7/21- San Diego, CA @ SOMA
7/22- Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
7/23- Scottsdale, AZ @ Venue of Scottsdale
7/25- Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/26- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/27- Mission, TX @ Pharr Events Center
7/28- Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/30- Tampa, FL @ The Ritz
7/31- Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
8/01- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/02- Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium
8/03- Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
8/04- Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
8/05- Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/07- Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/08- New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/09- Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
8/10- Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/11- Montreal, QC @ Heavy Montreal
8/12- Toronto, ON @ Heavy Toronto
8/14- Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
8/15- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's
8/16- Chicago, IL @ House Blues
8/17- Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
8/18- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/20- Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/22- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Sodo
8/23- Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
8/24- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Related links:
Official Landing Page Of Job For A Cowboy
Job For A Cowboy's Official Site
Job For A Cowboy on Twitter
SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR On Facebook
The band will bring their ruckus to Japan next month and wreak some havoc in June in San Juan, Puerto Rico before kicking off the Summer Slaughter Festival 2012! General Admission Tickets go on sale Friday April 27th. VIP tickets are available now through Soundcheck Hollywood. See all confirmed JFAC dates below.
JOB FOR A COWBOY will be touring in support of their brand NEW studio recording, 'Demonocracy', released in North America on April 10 through Metal Blade Records. The intricate, Jason Suecof-produced offering tackles various political and economic themes and continues to impressed fans and critics alike. About.com notes: “Demonocracy affords JOB FOR A COWBOY another album to legitimize their Death Metal sound, which was set forth starting with 'Ruination'… Bringing in guitarist Tony Sannicandro and Cephalic Carnage bassist Nick Schendzielos translates to dynamics not heard on any JOB FOR A COWBOY album to date,” Ultimate-Guitar boasts: “The album plays like a constant assault, and while never backing off it still manages to add enough structure for individual songs to become memorable,” adding that, “the soloing is surprisingly catchy and well-executed while still managing to sit well in the context of the songs,” while Alternative Press calls Demonocracy "an ass-kicking, skull-cracking record." Decibel agrees crowning the record a “…very stronger exercise in slickly-produced, technically sound Death Metal smart enough to know that a little variety can do a tech-death band a world of good.”
7/20- Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
7/21- San Diego, CA @ SOMA
7/22- Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
7/23- Scottsdale, AZ @ Venue of Scottsdale
7/25- Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/26- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/27- Mission, TX @ Pharr Events Center
7/28- Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/30- Tampa, FL @ The Ritz
7/31- Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
8/01- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/02- Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium
8/03- Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
8/04- Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
8/05- Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/07- Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/08- New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/09- Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
8/10- Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/11- Montreal, QC @ Heavy Montreal
8/12- Toronto, ON @ Heavy Toronto
8/14- Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
8/15- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's
8/16- Chicago, IL @ House Blues
8/17- Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
8/18- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/20- Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/22- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Sodo
8/23- Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
8/24- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Related links:
Official Landing Page Of Job For A Cowboy
Job For A Cowboy's Official Site
Job For A Cowboy on Twitter
SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR On Facebook
MAX CAVALERA Talks About The Change In Guard At ROADRUNNER RECORDS!
As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS may be closing all of their European Offices! And we have been informed that major changes are taking place at their U.S. offices. Here is a statement from MAX CAVALERA (SEPULTURA, SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) regarding this punch in the stomach to our Heavy Music family!
Related links:
Roadrunner Records
Related links:
Roadrunner Records
Jumat, 27 April 2012
SIX FEET UNDER's Chris Barnes Talks About 'UNDEAD' & How Cannabis Aids His Musical Power!
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Death Metal screamer/legend Chris Barnes from the mighty SIX FEET UNDER about the band's forthcoming NEW full-length, 'Undead'. With an updated lineup featuring Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira), 'Undead' finds the band revitalized and spewing forth some of their most uncompromising, provocative and plainly scathing tunes of their career. 'Undead' was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver), mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy), at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and is scheduled for North American release on May 22, 2012 through Metal Blade Records.
During the conversation, we chatted with Chris about how Cannabis aids his musical power and about all the touring plans that are on already scripted on the SIX FEET UNDER agenda. So grab your smoke, lay back, crank it up, and check out our interview with Chris Barnes from SIX FEET UNDER!!!
In conjunction with the release of 'Undead', SIX FEET UNDER will demolish the masses on a near three-week run of live rituals this June. Dubbed the "18 Nights Of Blood Tour", the journey will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation. Comments Barnes: "We want to get out there and pretty much destroy. We want to play to as many people as possible, and show all of the fans out there the new songs, and leave nothing but a trail of blood in our wake. We're hoping that whoever makes body bags are upping their output, because after this record comes out there'll be a lot of decomposing bodies out there!
SIX FEET UNDER 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012 with Dying Fetus and Revocation:
- 6/08/2012: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
- 6/09/2012: Empire in Springfield, VA
- 6/10/2012: Palladium in Worcester, MA
- 6/11/2012: Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY
- 6/12/2012: Alrosa Villa in Columbus, OH
- 6/13/2012: Reggie's in Chicago, IL
- 6/14/2012: Peabody's in Cleveland, OH
- 6/15/2012: Harpo's in Detroit, MI
- 6/16/2012: People's Court in Des Moines, IA*
- 6/18/2012: The Gothic Theater in Denver, CO*
- 6/20/2012: Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
- 6/21/2012: Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR
- 6/23/2012: The Metro in Oakland, CA
- 6/24/2012: The Whisky in Los Angeles, CA
- 6/25/2012: TBA in Tempe, AZ
- 6/26/2012: House Of Rock in El Paso, TX
- 6/27/2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
- 6/29/2012: Brass Mug in Tampa, FL*
* - No Dying Fetus
Stay tuned for more information about Six Feet Under!
Related links:
Six Feet Under's Official Site
AMERICAN IDOL's James Durbin Talks About Infiltrating METAL Into Mainstream Media!
On April 11, 2012, America’s only Hard Rock and Heavy Metal award show took over downtown Los Angeles! The fourth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone® rocked out at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event was broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages.
Prior to the beginning of the awards show, we had the chance to chat with AMERICAN IDOL's James Durbin about being to infiltrate Heavy Music into one of the biggest shows in Television history. Durbin also talked about his experience of performing on national TV with Judas Priest and Zakk Wylde! During the chat he also commented on how mainstream media can open plenty of doors for artists that might otherwise not be heard. Here is our interview with James Durbin at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.
Related links:
James Durbin's Official Site
Venue Change For The SEPULTURA, DEATH ANGEL, KRISIUN & HAVOK Show In New York City!
Please note the upcoming SEPULTURA/DEATH ANGEL/KRISIUN/HAVOK show next week on MONDAY, APRIL 30th has been moved to the GRAMERCY THEATRE (127 East 23rd Street) from Irving Plaza. All tickets will be honored. If you have the event listed, and are able to reflect this change, it would be greatly appreciated.
- 4/27/2012: Baltimore, MD in Sonar
- 4/28/2012: Pawtucket, RI in The Met
- 4/29/2012: Burlington, VT in Higher Ground
- 4/30/2012: New York, NY in Irving Plaza
- 5/1/2012: Jermyn, PA in Eleanor Rigby's **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
- 5/2/2012: St. Louis, MO in Fubar **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
- 5/3/2012: Tulsa, OK in Eclipse **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
- 5/4/2012: El Paso, TX in House of Rock **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
- 5/5/2012: Gallup, NM in Juggernaut **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
- 5/6/2012: Ventura, CA in Majestic Ventura Theater **with DEATH ANGEL, HAVOK only**
Related links:Sepultura's Official Site
Kamis, 26 April 2012
SLAYER's Dave Lombardo Side Project PHILM Announce Video Chat; Record Release To Take Place On May 15!
PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer's Dave Lombardo, War's Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, are taking fan questions on May 1st at 4 PM Eastern/1 PM Pacific via live video chat site Yowie.com (http://www.yowie.com/videochat/60z-philm).
The three-piece have a busy month ahead with a May 15 release of their debut album, 'Harmonic', and a hometown show that evening at The Viper Room.
"When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer's sound," explains Lombardo. "They couldn't be more different. I have scaled down my drum set to a four-piece, reminiscent of the drummers from the late '60s that influenced me. Each song is unique in itself, I like to refer to it as 'rhythmic emotion." It's almost like taking all the heavy songs of the '60s and bringing that era to a modern plateau, then blending them with the modern trance and psychedelic sounds of today."
"We decided to record 'Harmonic' in the intimate setting of a home, with various vintage recording equipment," says Lombardo on the band's debut album. "The music was written collectively in an improvisational manner, unlike the majority of recordings I've done before. This was very important given this is my first recording where I'm carrying the title of Producer and performer. The album achieves a dense, unholy convergence of tones and discords. We also touch on haunting, desolate, ambient sounds. Our music tends to be written in a manner where we never know the outcome until we listen back to what we recorded. A 'Harmonic' journey."
A highly anticipated release, PHILM officially took form in late 2010 with a handful of tour dates and an early four-song demo that quickly began to make the rounds of in-the-know music critics. Noisecreep said the band "has crafted a crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable sound" and the OC Weekly said of the trio: "PHILM's ability to melt down Metal influences and mix them with the elements of Funk, ambient Jazz and Punk... is potent and has left audiences wondering how so much noise could emanating from just three musicians."
The song "Area" is streaming right now (courtesy of Terrorizer magazine).
"Harmonic" track listing:
01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation
Related links:
PHILM's Official Site
ROADRUNNER RECORDS' Founder/CEO Cees Wessels Resigns - Statement Available!
"In a changing of the guard at Roadrunner Records, founder/CEO Cees Wessels is leaving the label 17 months after the completion of its sale to the Warner Music Group. Concurrent with his departure, approximately 36 staffers worldwide were let go today (April 26th), sources tell Billboard.biz. The exact number was unclear at press time.
"Concurrent with his departure, the label is being realigned so that it will utilize the Warner Music Group for back-office and other support capabilities while retaining frontline label functions like A&R, marketing, promotion and publicity.
"In the U.S., Roadrunner will continue to operate as a standalone frontline label, although 16 staffers in the States are losing their jobs.
"Internationally, Roadrunner's staff will continue to carry out some label functions, such as marketing, promo and publicity. Other responsibilities, principally support functions, will be carried out by Warner Music teams, which means that 20 staffers will lose their jobs.
"Roadrunner, which continues to be a strong brand in rock music, will continue to have personnel in every territory it does currently, with the exception of the Netherlands office, which is being shuttered. Wessels founded the label in the Netherlands in 1980.
"Longtime label President Jonas Nachsin, who has served in that role since 1999, will remain on staff."
Related links:
Roadrunner Records
ENSLAVED Ink Deal With Nuclear Blast Records - Official Statement Available!
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the addition of Norwegian progressive/psychedelic Black Metal band ENSLAVED to their worldwide roster. After two successful campaigns in North America with Nuclear Blast USA (via exclusive license from Norway’s Indie Recordings) for their past two albums, 2008’s 'Vertebrae' and 2010’s 'Axioma Ethica Odini', ENSLAVED have signed a worldwide deal. Here is what the band had to say about this:
“We’re very, very (yes, very) pleased and proud to sign this deal with Nuclear Blast worldwide. We’ve already worked with Nuclear Blast US through our two latest albums and our personal friendships with NB guys and gals on both sides of the Atlantic are even older. There’s no drama – we take great pride in the fact that there seldom is with us; it is simply a matter of one contract ending and us going for what seems to be our best option at this point in time and space. This time, the best choice for ENSLAVED is changing things up somewhat. We’re excited to see what the mixture of passion and professionalism at Nuclear Blast can do with the ENSLAVED name in the years to come. There is no doubt that the level of ambition, the experience and seriousness about what we do form perfect common ground for ENSLAVED and Nuclear Blast. We’re in the process of making a new album that will initiate our new partnership. Watch out for the approaching wave of news about that. For now, let’s just say that the album will be an absolute (Nuclear) blast!”
Gerardo Martínez, Label Manager for Nuclear Blast USA, adds:
“ENSLAVED is one of the most amazing bands to ever come from Norway. We’ve had the pleasure of working with them on their last two albums in North America, and from this day forth, worldwide. Looking forward their new masterpiece to be unleashed to the masses later in the year!”
ENSLAVED’s NEW album will be released this fall.
Related links:
Enslaved
Nuclear Blast Records
Phil Anselmo's Favorite Band haarp To Join DOWN On North American Tour - Tour Dates Available
New Orleans, LA haarp, the purveyors of dynamically slow Heavy Metal from the south, are pleased to announce their upcoming direct support tour dates with legendary New Orleans Heavy Metallers DOWN. The tour will take the bands around the southeast U.S. and kicks off on May 18th in Boussard, LA. See below for a full listing of dates.
haarp won the Big Easy Music Awards this past Monday, April 23rd! The Big Easy Music Awards celebrate excellence in local music in the artistically enriched New Orleans area. haarp won the category for best hard rock/heavy metal act of 2011. Check out a full list of winners here.
The NEW haarp record, produced by Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) is currently in the mixing stages and will be released this summer on Housecore Records. The record is currently untitled.
haarp is set to perform their first show with their NEW bass player, Bret Davis, this Friday, April 28th at the Green Room in Covington, LA. See below for additional tour dates including the upcoming run with DOWN.
haarp direct support dates with DOWN:
5/18 – Boussard, LA @ The Station (w/ Down)
5/19 – Huntsville, AL @ Crossroads (w/ Down)
5/21 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel (w/ Down)
5/22 – Nashville, TN @ The End
5/23 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina (w/ Down)
5/24 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar St. Louis
5/25 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre (w/ Down)
5/26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Ballroom (w/ Down)
5/27 – Shreveport, LA @ Municipal Auditorium (w/ Down)
6/2 – Lafayette, LA @ The Wild Salmon
haarp is:
Shaun Emmons- Vocals
Keith Sierra Jr.- Drums
Grant Tom- Guitar
Bret Davis- Bass
Related links:
haarp on Facebook The Music Industry Takes A Punch To The Stomach; Roadrunner Records Closes International Offices!
Wow! Here is some evidence that the music business is broken, and might never be put back together again like Humpty Dumpty! In 2010, ROADRUNNER RECORDS got bought out by the Warner Music Group and as we all know this always means that the employees are the ones that will take the punch to the stomach via either salary reductions or by simply put: being "fired". While there had already been someone layoffs at ROADRUNNER RECORDS, today the hammer went down hard on their UK and Canadian employees.
According to various sources, ROADRUNNER RECORDS is closing their UK and Canadian offices. Apparently, their German office will face the same destiny. What about their U.S. team? Well, there are rumors that some staff members have been dismissed ever since WMG took over ROADRUNNER. The label has obviously been very quiet about this extreme situation! So far the only "statement" regarding this matter was this Twit by @ROADRUNNER_UK:
"What a day..."
“I wish I knew who or what to blame specifically, and chew off it’s heads – but Roadrunner records just fired some of their best employees,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s corporate greed or it’s due to the fact that no one puts value in physical art and that piracy created a domino effect, but our friends who are being tossed away so quickly by the label are now out of jobs. These people helped bands get where they are today. Wanna defend piracy? Do what you do for me and 10,000 others for free. Whatever your trade is – give me that for free or you’re a jerk. The real issue aside from whatever caused it is that in an industry NEEDING loyal people – higher-ups in their cushy desks wrote them off. Regardless of your stance, we all work for a living. I do what I do to pay RENT. If I wanted millions, I’d be in pop music. And the real fact of the matter is that I am pissed off at my GREEDY record label for canning my friends who helped build our band. My heart goes out to my friends who have been delivered this awful news today. You helped us get where we are. You’re in our thoughts. Truth is: I love Roadrunner. I'm upset with what happened to the people I care about. Roadrunner helped build the Metal that I love. And to address the other topic from my heat of battle. Technology is required in life. Technology in music reaches far beyond the physical.. In most places of the world, it's all bootlegged – there isn't officially a music market – people need to download music, or not even get it. The times are changing. Yes. Completely true. But the main thing is that we need to treat people like we want to be treated… Of course I'll be emotional when it has to do with people I love and care and respect for helping me. If I blew up on the wrong parties… Then I apologize. But. The main point is that people need to remember, Internet aside-we are dealing with human beings. I feel for my friends. It wasn't ROADRUNNER canning people. It's the "company" who "owns" it. Long live ROADRUNNER (the memory of something that once was great).”
To this Dez Fafara (DevilDriver/COAL CHAMBER) added:
"For you RR closing offices may be about your favorite BAND but in reality it's about the PEOPLE WHO MADE YOU AWARE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND that worked at RR! From the Girl answering the phone to the ART department to the A&R who FOUND your favorite band in some small club and WORKED to sign them! To the PRESS persons who work day and night to get your favorite BAND in Mags on websites etc so they became visible and had a Shot at making their dreams come true! So while you want to worry and it's alright to do so for YOUR FAVORITE RR BAND/you should stop and take a moment to think about all the jobs lost, families out of work and band that will be getting dropped. You should TAKE THE TIME TO THANK IN WRITING ALL THE HARD WORKING PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES THAT BELIEVED IN YOUR FAVORITE BAND BEFORE YOU EVEN HEARD THEIR NAMES …."
While METAL BLADE RECORDS' CEO Brian Slagel stated:
"Sad to see the closing of our friends at Roadrunner in Europe and the UK. What happened today to Roadrunner is one of the biggest reasons I never sold to a major. When we started 30 years ago we worked with Roadrunner. They distributed our stuff in Europe and we did their stuff in the USA. Sad day. We always had a great relationship with everyone at Roadrunner from Cees Wessels on down. Great label, sorry to see so many out of work. The music business changes all the time. Please support the bands and labels you like. Thanks!"
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Roadrunner Records
HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta: "There's A Good Chance We'll Do A 10 Years Of 'Perseverance' Tour"
This year marks the 10 year anniversary of HATEBREED's jaw breaking album 'Perseverance'. Released in March 12, 2002 via Universal Records, 'Perseverance' was the bands second studio album and it changed the phase of Heavy Music. With anthems such as "I Will Be Heard" and "Perseverance", the band reached unforeseeable musical horizons with their dangerous blend of Heavy Metal and Hardcore. Here is an interview we conducted with Jamey Jasta at this year's REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW, in which he updates the fans in all thing HATEBREED!
"Hatebreed has motivated me to make something of myself. When I was 25 I was arrested when I got out I was court ordered to go to rehab. While in there I learned that I had been evicted and my car had been reposessed and my girlfriend left me. My family pretty much disowned me and I felt like my world was crashing down. I got out of rehab and took a bus to college and talked them into letting me enroll and stay on campus. That was 8 years ago. i graduate in may. Perserverence!" - HATEBREED Fan
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Hatebreed
Little Kids Pay Tribute To QUEEN A La WAYNE'S WORLD
So last night, QUEENS' Brian May and Roger Taylor, took over national TV on that show called "American Idol" (you might have heard of it). The legendary musicians were joined by some of the contestants of the show and performed the following songs:
The Show Must Go On
Fat Bottomed Girls
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bohemian Rhapsody
Speaking of "Bohemian Rhapsody", check out this kids paying homage to QUEENS' anthemic song a la WAYNE'S WORLD!
Related links:
QUEEN's Official Site
The Show Must Go On
Fat Bottomed Girls
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bohemian Rhapsody
Speaking of "Bohemian Rhapsody", check out this kids paying homage to QUEENS' anthemic song a la WAYNE'S WORLD!
Related links:
QUEEN's Official Site
NILE Reveal Album Cover For 'At The Gate Of Sethu'!
In cased you missed this Metallic memo, the reigning kings of technical, historically-themed brutality, NILE, has announced their their NEW album 'At The Gate Of Sethu' will be released on July 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to NILE’s latest state-of-the-Death-Metal-art release, 'Those Whom the Gods Detest' (2009), was produced by Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Macabre). Below is the cover for NILE's seventh studio album.
NILE recently wrapped up a U.S. tour in support of Detroit, Michigan's melodic Death Metal outfit, The Black Dahlia Murder, which concluded with a performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on Friday night.
Related links:
NILE on YouTube
Nuclear Blast Records
COHEED AND CAMBRIA NEW Bassist Revealed Via Introductory Video!
As previously reported, Coheed and Cambria bassist Michael Todd was fired from the band after being arrested by Attleboro, MA Police, after showing a Walgreens pharmacist a note on his cell phone which said he had a bomb and that he wanted some Oxycontin. Oxycontin! Really? Then to make matters worse, he fled the scene via taxi with six bottles of pain pills. Police arrested him without any incidents outside of the Comcast Theater where Coheed and Cambria were scheduled to open up for Soundgarden (the band performed without him). He was charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of prescription narcotics. He was released on July 25th after posting a $25,000 bail, and is currently awaiting trial.
The band has announced that Zach Cooper is the NEW bassist of the band via this introductory video:
The band had previously announced, the return of drummer Josh Eppard, as the replacement of Chris Pennie (who quit the band last year). The band is stoked to be back in form, as they are gearing for the "Maiden England" tour with IRON MAIDEN. Here are the tour dates.
June (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Thu 21: Charlotte, NC, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sat 23: Atlanta, GA, USA at Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
- Tue 26: Boston, MA, USA at Comcast Center
- Wed 27: Wantagh, NY, USA at Jones Beach
- Fri 29: Philadelphia, PA, USA at Susquehanna Bank Center
- Sat 30: Washington, DC, USA at Jiffy Lube Live
July (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Mon 2: Newark, NJ, USA at Prudential Center
- Wed 4: Milwaukee, WI, USA at Marcus Amphitheater - Summerfest
- Thu 5: Chicago, IL, USA at First Midwest Bank
- Sun 8: Quebec City, QC, CANADA at Colisee Pepsi Arena
- Wed 11: Montreal, QC, CANADA at Bell Centre
- Fri 13: Toronto, ON, CANADA at Molson Amphitheater
- Sat 14: Sarnia, ON, CANADA at Bayfest
- Mon 16: Buffalo, NY, USA at Darien Center
- Wed 18: Detroit, MI, USA at DTE Music Theatre
- Thu 19: Indianapolis, IN, USA at Klipsch Music Center
- Sat 21: Cadott, WI, USA at Rock Fest
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
Related links:
Coheed and Cambria
The band has announced that Zach Cooper is the NEW bassist of the band via this introductory video:
The band had previously announced, the return of drummer Josh Eppard, as the replacement of Chris Pennie (who quit the band last year). The band is stoked to be back in form, as they are gearing for the "Maiden England" tour with IRON MAIDEN. Here are the tour dates.
June (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Thu 21: Charlotte, NC, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sat 23: Atlanta, GA, USA at Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
- Tue 26: Boston, MA, USA at Comcast Center
- Wed 27: Wantagh, NY, USA at Jones Beach
- Fri 29: Philadelphia, PA, USA at Susquehanna Bank Center
- Sat 30: Washington, DC, USA at Jiffy Lube Live
July (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Mon 2: Newark, NJ, USA at Prudential Center
- Wed 4: Milwaukee, WI, USA at Marcus Amphitheater - Summerfest
- Thu 5: Chicago, IL, USA at First Midwest Bank
- Sun 8: Quebec City, QC, CANADA at Colisee Pepsi Arena
- Wed 11: Montreal, QC, CANADA at Bell Centre
- Fri 13: Toronto, ON, CANADA at Molson Amphitheater
- Sat 14: Sarnia, ON, CANADA at Bayfest
- Mon 16: Buffalo, NY, USA at Darien Center
- Wed 18: Detroit, MI, USA at DTE Music Theatre
- Thu 19: Indianapolis, IN, USA at Klipsch Music Center
- Sat 21: Cadott, WI, USA at Rock Fest
- Tue 24: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA at MTS Center
- Thu 26: Calgary, AB, CANADA at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Fri 27: Edmonton, AB, CANADA at Rexall Place
- Sun 29: Vancouver, BC, CANADA at Rogers Arena
- Mon 30: Seattle, WA, USA at White River Amphitheatre
August (Tickets available from 3rd March 2012):
- Wed 1: Salt Lake City, UT, USA at USANA Amphitheatre
- Fri 3: San Francisco, CA, USA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Mon 6: Phoenix, AZ, USA at Cricket Pavilion
- Thu 9: Irvine, CA, USA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
- Sun 12: Albuquerque, NM, USA at Hard Rock Pavilion
- Mon 13: Denver, CO, USA at Comfort Dental Amphitheatre / Pepsi Center
- Wed 15: San Antonio, TX, USA at AT&T Center
- Fri 17: Dallas, TX, USA at Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Sat 18: Houston, TX, USA at The Woodlands / Toyota Center
Related links:
Coheed and Cambria
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