The 2011 GWAR B-Q Lineup & Details!

"After slacking off for easily four or five minutes, the slaves of GWAR are back at it, laboring ceaselessly to satisfy our muddied desire and provide you with the sick shit you crave," said crass uber-thing Oderus Urungus. "Everyone is ordered to attend the GWAR B-Q and pay homage to their undead overlords of necrotic filth, US, the mighty GWAR, and maybe even join us for a yummy grilled baby-ass."

Sponsored by Metal Blade Records and Slave Pit Inc., the GWAR B-Q will be one of the wildest parties of the summer. The 2011 GWAR B-Q will take place on Saturday, September 17th at Hadad's Water Park, and it will feature two full stages of Rock (see lineup below) before the final, climactic performance from the mighty GWAR. And this will be no ordinary GWAR set (if such a thing could exist...) as original GWAR bass player Mike Bishop (the first Beefcake the Mighty) will join the band for a very special set of songs from the Scumdogs era, before turning over the stage to the latest incarnation of the universes most dangerous band!

Here is the lineup for the 2011 GWAR B-Q:

\m/ MAIN STAGE

- GWAR
- Darkest Hour
- Kepone
- Mensrea
- DBX
- Groundscore

\m/ SECOND STAGE

- Battle Master
- White Cross
- The Occultist
- Bloody Crackdown

In addition to all this great music, there will be BBQ cook-offs, the return of The Spew-O-Lympic's and American A-hole competitions, a jousting exhibition from the Cutthroats Bike Gang, a Bloody T-Shirt contest and of course, all the wet and wonderful fun that Hadad's Lake offers!!

Don't miss the most insane party in the history of the most insane band to ever curse this Earth! Get your tickets IN ADVANCE FOR ONLY $20 as this gig is sure to sell-out fast. There are a limited amount of tickets available so be sure to get yours at Gwar.net! TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1ST!

Tickets will be $25 at the door on the day of the event.

There are also TWO other premium ticket deals:

Deluxe - $30.00 -1 day entry to all music performances and events and an official GWAR-B-Q t-shirt

Premium - $75.00 - 1 day entry to all music performances, official GWAR-B-Q t-shirt, GWAR live concert DVD, VIP pass for "Meat and Beat" signing with GWAR, and a chance to appear on stage with GWAR and be devoured by their pet World Maggot! FUCK!!!

But just because the sun goes down, it doesn't mean the fun has to end! Included with the price of your ticket you will also gain access to the GWAR B-Q After Show Party at the newly re-opened Alley Katz, in fabulous Shockoe Bottom. The After Show Party will feature music by Hex Machine, The Landmines, U.S. Brass and a super secret surprise headlining band. The after-show party starts at 7 PM and goes on until 2 AM.





Photo credit: Rene Encarnacion

Related links:
GWAR
Darkest Hour
Kepone
Mensrea
DBX
Groundscore
Battle Master
White Cross
The Occultist
Bloody Crackdown

KMFDM North American Tour this August!

KMFDM, the German electro-industrial legends will return to North America this August! This will be their first North American tour since the April release of WTF? (Metropolis Records). This is what the bands leader Sascha Konietzo, had to say about their upcoming tour:

"We are putting together one hell of a playlist for this tour with lots of fresh material from WTF?! as well as some killer classics and maybe even a surprise or two."

Sharing the stage with KMFDM on the WTF?! tour will be Army of the Universe, 16Volt (Aug. 3 to 14 only) and Human Factors Lab. Army of the Universe, an Italian industrial duo, recently released their debut album Mother Ignorance on Metropolis Records. The band features renowned European DJ Albert Vorne aka Trebla. Chris Vrenna (Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM), will join Army of the Universe for a handful of dates (see below). 16Volt released Beating Dead Horses, the Portland band's seventh studio album, in May. Human Factors Lab will be debuting their new EP We All Fall Down on the tour.

Like if that wasn't enough, William Wilson of Legion Within is performing with the current KMFDM line-up of Sascha, Lucia Cifarelli (Vocals, Keyboards), Jules Hodgson (Guitars), Andy Selway (Drums) and Steve White (Guitars).

KMFDM also recently released a collection of their best known tracks in a single disc version titled Würst and a double disc edition called Greatest Shit. Both releases feature songs from their time spent on WaxTrax! and Metropolis/KMFDM Records.

Here are the WTF?! tour dates:

- August 3: Seattle, WA at El Corazon
- August 4: Portland, OR at Wonder Ball
- August 5: San Francisco, CA at Regency Ballroom
- August 6: Anaheim, CA at Grove of Anaheim
- August 7: San Diego, CA at Belly Up Tavern
- August 8: Los Angeles, CA at The Mayan*
- August 10: Denver, CO at The Summit Music Hall
- August 12: Minneapolis, MN at First Avenue
- August 13: Milwaukee, WI at The Eagles Club
- August 14: Chicago, IL at The Bottom Lounge
- August 15: Detroit, MI at The Crofoot
- August 16: Toronto, ON at Phoenix Concert Theatre
- August 17: Boston, MA at Royale*
- August 18: New York, NY at Irving Plaza*
- August 19: Philadelphia, PA at Theatre of Living Arts*
- August 20: Baltimore, MD at Recher Theater*
- August 21: Cincinnati, OH at Radiodown
- August 24: Salt Lake City, UT at Complex
- August 25: Boise, ID at The Knitting Factory
- August 26: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theater
- August 27: Victoria, BC at Sugar Nightclub

* = Chris Vrenna joins Army of the Universe

Related links:
KMFDM
KMFDM on Facebook

'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' Coming to Movie Theaters this August!

The prince of darkness Ozzy Osbourne is constantly reinventing himself, so what's his next professional endeavor? Movie star! 'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' was directed by Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne and it is a movie about the life of one of the most influential Heavy Music musicians of all time. The film premiered on April 24 at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City and received the following review from Entertainment Weekly:

"What could have been a glossy, fawning tribute to the most visible face in heavy metal music history — especially considering it was co-produced by his son, Jack — actually turned out to be a remarkably evenhanded look at Ozzy's monumental musical influence as well as his less exemplary life as an addict and often-absent father."

This August, 'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' will be broadcasted at an exclusive in-theater event that will take place at various movie theaters all around the country (see below). The event will take place on Wednesday, August 24 and Monday, August 29 at 7:30 PM. (local time). The film will feature never-before-seen Black Sabbath footage, tour clips, plus stories about Ozzy in the words of members of Black Sabbath, Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and various other musicians.

Don’t miss your chance to see this two-night event on the big screen!

Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, August 1 at this link

Click here for early access!

Click here for a list of all participating theaters.





Related links:
Ozzy

Megadeth's Shawn Drover Discusses the Big 4 & TH1RT3EN (NEW Album)

For over 25 years Megadeth has been tearing up venues all over the world, and to this day they are one of the best bands in Heavy Music history. After being kicked out of Metallica for his reckless behavior, Dave Mustaine started the band in 1983 against all odds. Ever since then his mission has been to keep the Heavy Metal flag flying high without ever looking down! Megadeth is not just a band, they are a cult!

Megadeth has also proved that Thrash Metal doesn’t stand any sissies and that only the strong survive. Many failed while fighting their own demons, but this legendary band found their way out of the darkness. You can’t help admiring the fact that so many years later the band members are still in full vigor and at the pinnacle of their creativity.

At their recent show in Hartford, Connecticut, we had the chance to interview Megadeth's drummer Shawn Drover about the Big 4, their new album titled TH1RT3EN (to be released on November 1 via Roadrunner Records) and about the impact that festivals like the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival have on the entire Heavy Music scene. Click here to read The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut



Shortly after the interview Megadeth went on stage and proved by action why its greatness is indisputable. It is the blood and flesh of Thrash Metal. It is timeless.

Megadeth is:

- Dave Mustaine (Vocals and Guitars)
- Chris Broderick (Guitars)
- David Ellefson (Bass)
- Shawn Drover (Drums)

Megadeth's Discography:

- Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985)
- Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986)
- So Far, So Good... So What! (1988)
- Rust in Peace (1990)
- Countdown to Extinction (1992)
- Youthanasia (1994)
- Cryptic Writings (1997)
- Risk (1999)
- The World Needs a Hero (2001)
- The System Has Failed (2004)
- United Abominations (2007)
- Endgame (2009)
- TH1RT3EN (2011)

Tour-dates:

- Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival:

7/29 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA (Pittsburgh, PA)
7/30 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA (Washington DC)
7/31 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
8/2 – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
8/3 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek - Raleigh, NC
8/5 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL (Chicago IL)
8/6 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI (Detroit, MI)
8/7 - Verizon Wireless Music Center - Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis, IN)
8/9 - Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK
8/10 – Gexa Energy Pavilion - Dallas, TX
8/12 - Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood - Atlanta, GA
8/13 - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
8/14 - Cruzan Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL

- The Big Four (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax:

9/14 - Yankee Stadium - Bronx, New York

Latin American tour:

11/9 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Cubierto Malvinas
11/10 - Estadio Cubierto Malvinas - Buenos Aires, Argentina
11/12 - Maquinaria Festival, Club Hipico - Santiago, Chile
11/14 - SWU Music & Arts Festival - Sao Paulo, Brazil
11/16 - Jose Cuervo Salon - Mexico City, Mexico
11/17 - Jose Cuervo Salon - Mexico City, Mexico
11/19 - H&H Metal Fest, Calle 2 - Guadalajara, Mexico
11/20 - Banamex Auditorium - Monterrey, Mexico

Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, Megadeth, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

IN MEMORY OF:

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
Megadeth
The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival
The Big 4 on Facebook

Metallica's 30 Year Anniversary to be Celebrated with a Series of Shows in the Bay Area!

It all started in 1981 when Lars Ulrich placed an ad in Los Angeles free newspaper The Recyler: "Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with the Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head and Iron Maiden". Fast forward thirty years and Metallica is the biggest and most important band in Heavy Music history. In those 30 years the band has sold over 100 million records, have won 6 Grammy's, have dominated the Heavy Music charts many times, and have reinvented themselves over and over again. Some may call them sellouts, but the truth is that they sell out every show they do!

The band decided to celebrate their 30th year of musical existence with a series of special shows at The Fillmore in San Francisco that will take place in December. Here is the Metallica's statement about this historical event:

"Thirty years of Metallica… can you believe it? We think it’s cause for a major celebration! You’ve been asking for a while now “just what the hell are you going to do to mark 30 years as a band?” closely followed by “why don’t we have more exclusive shows for Fan Club members?” We’ve heard you loud and clear and are beyond psyched to announce that the week of December 5, 2011 will be a full on Metallica week in the Bay Area, more specifically we will be playing four shows for Met Club members only at the historic Fillmore in San Francisco on December 5, 7, 9, and 10 to celebrate our 30th anniversary."

"These unique shows will include special guests and events, rare songs, varied set lists, odds and ends, and all the nutty stuff you expect from Metallica… fun for the entire family! Come to the Bay Area and spend the week with us to not only close out 2011 out with a bang, but to celebrate over three decades worth of craziness."

"Participate in the entire week of festivities with special four pack tickets (one ticket for each of the four shows) and automatic entry into the contests for various other special events, available for the clever price of $19.81 (get it??). If you can’t join us for the full week, we’ll have individual show tickets too and as you can see we’re going back to early ’80′s ticket pricing (but not the hair!)… single show tickets will be just $6.00 each. Both four packs and individual show tickets will be available for Fan Club members only through a reservation system and we do have to add facility fees, blah, blah. Clubbers can log in for all the details… we’re taking reservations through August 8."\

"Hope to see you for a week of madness in December!". METALLICA

Here is some background about the Heavy Music Champions of the World:

\m/ Band members:

Current members

* James Hetfield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1981–present)
* Lars Ulrich – drums, percussion (1981–present)
* Kirk Hammett – lead guitar, backing vocals (1983–present)
* Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals (2003–present)

Former members

* Ron McGovney – bass (1982)
* Dave Mustaine – lead guitar, backing vocals (1982–1983)
* Cliff Burton – bass, backing vocals (1982–1986)
* Jason Newsted – bass, backing vocals (1986–2001)

\m/ Studio albums:

* Kill 'Em All (1983)
* Ride the Lightning (1984)
* Master of Puppets (1986)
* ...And Justice for All (1988)
* Metallica (1991)
* Load (1996)
* ReLoad (1997)
* St. Anger (2003)
* Death Magnetic (2008)

\m/ Awards:

Grammy Awards:

* 1990: Best Metal Performance – "One"
* 1991: Best Metal Performance – "Stone Cold Crazy"
* 1992: Best Metal Performance – Metallica
* 1999: Best Metal Performance – "Better than You"
* 2000: Best Hard Rock Performance – "Whiskey in the Jar"
* 2001: Best Rock Instrumental Performance – "The Call of Ktulu" with Michael Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony
* 2004: Best Metal Performance – "St. Anger"
* 2009: Best Metal Performance – "My Apocalypse"
* 2009: Best Recording Package – Death Magnetic

MTV Video Music Awards:

* 1992: Best Metal Video – "Enter Sandman"
* 1996: Best Metal Video – "Until It Sleeps"

American Music Awards:

* 1996: Favorite Artist: Heavy Metal/Hard Rock: Metallica – Load
* 1996: Favorite Metal/Hard Rock Song – "Until It Sleeps"

Billboard Music Awards:

* 1997: Billboard Rock and Roll Artist of the Year – Metallica (RIAA Diamond Award)
* 1999: Catalogue Artist of the Year – Metallica
* 1999: Catalogue Album of the Year – Metallica

Kerrang! Awards:

* 2003: Hall of Fame – Metallica
* 2003: Best International Band – Metallica
* 2004: Best Band on the Planet – Metallica
* 2008: Inspiration Award Winner – Metallica
* 2009: Best Album – Death Magnetic











Related links:
Metallica
Metallica Fan Club

Jamey Jasta Explores a NEW Facet as a Musician with his Solo Album!

Hatebreed and Kingdom Of Sorrow front-man Jamey Jasta is never busy enough and is always searching for the next musical high. His latest adventure finds Jasta joining forces with various top notch Heavy Music musicians and presenting to the masses his debut solo album titled "Jasta". When we first talked to Jasta about this new project, he made it very clear that it all came to life when he realized that he had written a ton of good songs that didn't fit with the sounds of Hatebreed and/or Kingdom Of Sorrow.

While some may say that he is simply releasing a new project because of the money, we couldn't disagree more. The whole album is a very honest and diverse approach, and thanks to musicians like Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society, Randy Blythe and Mark Morton from Lamb Of God, the album features a potpourri of songs that showcase Jasta experimenting with different singing styles.

In times in which there is a lack of diversity within the Heavy Music world, it is refreshing to be able to listen to an album that takes the listener into various soundscapes right from beginning to the end. If you are a fan of Hatebreed or Kingdom Of Sorrow, listen to the album with an open mind as you will find Jasta not just screaming, but also harmonizing. With this new solo album Jamey Jasta is proving that he is always working on improving his musical craft, which is what makes him a force to be reckoned with.

Track listing:

01. Walk That Path Alone
02. Mourn The Illusion
03. Screams From The Sanctuary
04. Nothing They Say
05. Anthem Of The Freedom Fighter
06. Something You Should Know (Ft. Phil Labonte of All That Remains)
07. Set You Adrift
08. Enslaved, Dead or Depraved (Ft. Randy Blythe of Lamb of God)
09. With A Resounding Voice (Ft. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying)
10. The Fearless Must Endure (Ft. Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society)
11. Heart Of A Warrior (Ft. Mike Vallely)
12. Death Bestowed (Ft. Mark Morton of Lamb Of God)





"It is a little something different for me and I hope you guys dig it. There are a lot of collaborations, a lot of clean vocals, and there are different styles of riffing. It is still heavy and aggressive. There is some screaming, but I tried some different things to change up the recipe a little bit."





Related links:
Jasta Official
Hatebreed Official
Kingdom Of Sorrow Official
EONE Music

Body Of Daniel Bobis (Cipher Drummer) Found in Indonesia

Daniel Bobis from the band Cipher went missing on Sunday morning after wiping out on a wave while surfing. According to his wife, the leash in the surf board broke as he was surfing in an area that is famous for its 12 foot waves.

The New York Daily News has reported that the body of Daniel Bobis was discovered this Thursday (July 28) by fishermen in Indonesia. Search crews in West Lampung, Sumatra, said the fishermen pulled the body of Bobis out of the water.

Bobis was the drummer for the Long Beach, New York Hardcore/Metal/Punk band Cipher. Additionaly, Bobis was a Math teacher at a Long Beach High School and also a surf team coach.

“I am truly sorry to be writing this. Last night Rachel, Bob, Lydia, and Brian received word that a body was found somewhere up the coast by fishermen. They immediately traveled together in hopes that it was a coincidence…It was not. They positively identified Danny. He is gone and now we must mourn. So please do not focus on what the media may release. In this terrible time of tragedy we must keep our energy on what Danny stood for and how we can be there for his family. We must come together and stay together. Danny you will never die in our hearts and we know your up in heaven ripping waves. I’ll see you when I get there brother… We love you.” - A Relative of Daniel Bobis

"Daniel Bobis has passed away. No further details have been provided, nor are necessary at this time. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of this amazing husband, teacher, surfer and friend to so many." - Statement by Bobis' good friend and fellow Long Island surfer Sean Persall

We send our deepest condolences to Bobis' family, friends, and fans! Rest In Peace! \m/

Related links:
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Extreme Metallers Exhumed, Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage & Havok Announce Fall Tour!

Nothing makes us headbangers happier then to have extreme sense punishing Heavy Metal bands join forces on tour, so we can get our necks broken and our faces melted. This Fall Exhumed will be joined by Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage and Havok for what promises to be one the one the heaviest tours of the year. The tour will begin on October 26th at the Juggernaut in Gallup, NM, and will conclude on November 20th at the Orpheum Theatre in Flagstaff, AZ.

Here are the tour dates:

October (with Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage)

10/26 - Gallup, NM - The Juggernaut (no Goatwhore)
10/27 - Amarillo, TX - Sorority House (no Goatwhore)
10/28 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
10/29 - St. Louis, MO - FuBar
10/30 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
10/31 - Detroit, MI - I-Rock Nightclub

November (with Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage)

11/1 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
11/2 - Rochester, NY - MontageMusic Hall
11/3 - Toronto, ON - Wreck Room
11/4 - Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Electriques
11/5 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Rock Café Le Stage
11/6 - Quebec City, QC - L’Agitee
11/8 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
11/9 - Brooklyn, NY - Europa
11/10 - Trenton, NJ - Championship
11/11 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
11/12 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
11/13 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah at TremontMusic Hall
11/14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11/15 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
11/17 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
11/18 - San Antonio, TX - Korova (as part of Goregrowler’s Ball with SUFFOCATION)
11/20 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theatre (no Goatwhore)

Official event flier:

Related links:
Exhumed
Goatwhore
Cephalic Carnage
Havok

Five Finger Death Punch Debut NEW single "Under it and Over It"

California's Five Finger Death Punch is widely renowned as one of the most important bands of recent Metal history- where today they play sold out shows, headline prestigious festivals and command an army of die-hard fans across the globe. The band has finalized the production of their third studio album titled "American Capitalist" (set to be released on October 11 via Prospect Park). The album was recorded at “The Hideout” in Las Vegas, NV with producer Kevin Churko. Right now, you can listen to their first single titled "Under It and Over it" by clicking here!

“This record crystallizes the sound of Death Punch," says guitarist Zoltan Bathory.

Singer Ivan Moody adds, "I literally laid every ounce of blood I had on this one. We are a people’s band. Our fans understand us because of who we are. We've never tried to be anybody else but FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. If you’re inclined to please the whole world, you've got to take a step back and realize that at the end of the day, you have to be you- first and foremost. Otherwise, you're useless to anyone else".

The bands last album, "War Is The Answer", debuted at #7 on the Billboard chart. ‘Far From Home’ peaked #2 at Active Rock radio and was named the #1 Rated Song at Mediabase Rate-The-Music for eleven straight weeks, while the hit single “Bad Company” hit #1 at Active Rock radio. Both 5FDP albums, War Is The Answer (2009) and The Way of the Fist (2007) are RIAA-certified Gold and continue to post some of the strongest sales week after week in the world of hard rock and metal- charting for 100 straight weeks on the Billboard Top 200.

Keep your eyes peeled for the cover of the September 2011 issue of Revolver Magazine, on stands August 16th, featuring Five Finger Death Punch. This wont be the first time that 5FDP appears on a magazine cover, they have previously appeared on the covers of Metal Hammer and Revolver Magazine, as well as receiving three Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in back-to-back years.

Additionally, the band has been featured in Kerrang!, Rocksound, Guitar World, Guitar Edge, Decibel, Billboard, MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball, MTV2, Fuse, Yahoo!, AOL Music, Hard Times, MySpace Music, CBS’s Criminal Minds, ESPN’s The X-Games, Sportscenter and more.

Expect another big announcement from Five Finger Death Punch next week as well.

Related links:
Click to listen to "Under It and Over it"!
Official Site of Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch on Facebook
Five Finger Death Punch on Twitter

The Devastated Announce Fall tour & NEW single

The Devastated was formed after former members of Impending Doom, Bleeding Through, and Oblige, joined forces and decided to combine all of their influences to create their unique, self-proclaimed "grimy, gross, groove" sound. Recently signed to Century Media Records, the band is now ready to bring their music to the masses by joining the "Metal, Arise! Tour" this fall (with headlining off-dates).

The "Metal, Arise! Tour" was manufactured by The House of Blues, Decibel Magazine, Metal Blade Records, IndieMerch and Red/'stache Media. Joining The Devastated on stage will be Allegaeon and The Browning. The metallic festivities will kickoff in the Cambridge Room at the House Of Blues in Dallas, Texas, and will conclude in the Delta Room at the House of Blues in San Diego, California.

The band will also be releasing their debut digital single "Devil's Messenger" on I-Tunes on August 2nd, and the band promises that while the sound quality will be top-notch, the song itself will be "really ugly" on your ears! Produced by the band themselves along with Chris Eck and co-production/mix by Daniel Castleman (best known for his work with As I Lay Dying), "Devil's Messenger" will be fans' first taste of the new Devastated album, due out 2012.

Here are the tour-dates:

- 8/6/2011: Scottsdale, AZ at Chasers *
- 8/7/2011: Lubbock, TX at Jakes Sports Cafe *
- 8/8/2011: Austin, TX at Dirty Dog *
- 8/9/2011: Dallas, TX at Cambridge Room @ House Of Blues
- 8/10/2011: Houston TX at Bronze Peacock @ House Of Blues
- 8/11/2011: New Orleans, LA at The Parish @ House Of Blues
- 8/12/2011: Jacksonville, FL at Cafe 331
- 8/13/2011: West Palm Beach, FL at Propaganda
- 8/14/2011: Charleston, SC at Jimbos Rock Lounge *
- 8/15/2011: Chapel Hill, NC at Local 506 *
- 8/16/2011: New York, NY at Gramercy Theatre
- 8/17/2011: Philadelphia, PA at Theatre Of Living Arts
- 8/18/2011: Cleveland, OH at Cambridge Room @ House Of Blues
- 8/19/2011: Cincinnati, OH at Bogarts Front Room
- 8/20/2011: Detroit, MI at The Shelter
- 8/21/2011: Chicago, IL at House Of Blues
- 8/23/2011: Denver, CO at Marquis Theatre
- 8/24/2011: Las Vegas, NV at Cheyenne Saloon *
- 8/25/2011: Los Angeles, CA at House Of Blues
- 8/26/2011: San Diego, CA at Delta Room at House Of Blues
- 8/28/2011: San Luis Obipo, CA ar Club Z *
- 8/29/2011: Fresno, CA at The CYC *
- 8/30/2011: Santa Cruz, CA at 105 Pioneer *
- 8/31/2011: Los Gatos, CA at The Venue *
- 9/2/2011: Tacoma, WA at Hells Kitchen *
- 9/3/2011: Seattle, WA at Studio 7 *
- 9/4/2011: Boise, ID at Grange Hall *
- 9/5/2011: Reno, NV at Underground *
- 9/7/2011: San Francisco, CA at Submission *
- 9/8/2011: Modesto, CA at Fat Cat *
- 9/16/2011: Tijuana, MX at Black Box *
- 9/17/2011: Mexicali, MX at RIse To Rock at Estacionamiente Ceart

* Headlining off-date

Related links:
The Devastated on Facebook

The Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Images - Part 2 (Main Stage)

This past weekend we headed over to the Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, and the festival could not have been any better! Every band performed flawlessly and the fans tore the place apart! Click here to read The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut.

Here is what we captured at the Main Stage!

MEGADETH:

GODSMACK:

DISTURBED:

Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, all the bands, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut
Official Site of Mayhem Fest

Machine Head's Phil Demmel & Dave McClain Discuss NEW Album & Life on the Road

As we all know, Machine Head are currently putting the final touches to their seventh studio album titled "Unto The Locust" (set to be released on September 20th via Roadrunner Records). Judging from their first single "Locust", the record touches on darker themes and Robb Flynn has declared it to be his most personal record to date. At current time Flynn is flying back and forth between Oakland, California (where the record is being mixed) and the 2011 Rockstar Mayhem Festival! We had the chance to catch up with lead guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain, to discuss with them the new album and how they keep themselves focused while living on the road. This interview is not to be missed! Headbang motherfukkas!

"It is a different record then 'The Blackening', but we feel like we stepped our game up again." - Phil Demmel

"We are super proud of this record. In the last three albums, including this one, we've had complete musical freedom to do what we want to do. It is the first time we have the same lineup for more than two records. We feel that as much as we love 'The Blackening', we feel really proud of this one and are certain that people will feel the same way about this record as they did with 'Through the Ashes of Empires' and 'The Blackening". - Dave McClain



Click here to read The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL TOUR DATES:

7/27 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
7/29 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA (Pittsburgh, PA)
7/30 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA (Washington DC)
7/31 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
8/2 – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
8/3 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek - Raleigh, NC
8/5 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL (Chicago IL)
8/6 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI (Detroit, MI)
8/7 - Verizon Wireless Music Center - Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis, IN)
8/9 - Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK
8/10 – Gexa Energy Pavilion - Dallas, TX
8/12 - Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood - Atlanta, GA
8/13 - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
8/14 - Cruzan Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL

Soundwave Revolution 2011 with VAN HALEN / ALICE COOPER / BAD RELIGION / HOLE / MACHINE HEAD & MORE!
09.24 - Brisbane, QLD - RNA Showgrounds
09.25 - Sydney, NSW - Old Kings Oval, Parramatta Park
09.30 - Melbourne, VIC - Tabcorp Park, Melton
10.01 - Adelaide, SA - Showgrounds
10.03 - Perth, WA - Arena, Joondalup

South American Tour-Dates with Sepultura:
10/14 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Citibank Hall
10/15 - Curitiba, Brazil @ Master Hall
10/16 - Porto Alegre, Brazil @ Casa de Gaucho
10/21 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ El Teatro Flores
10/23 - Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Caupolican

European Tour Dates:
- 02-Nov Wed: Norway, Oslo - Sentrum
- 03-Nov Thu: Sweden, Stockholm - Aren
- 05-Nov Sat: Finland, Tampere - Sorsapuisto-Sali
- 06-Nov Sun: Finland, Helsinki - Circus
- 08-Nov Tue: Denmark, Copenhagen - KB Halle
- 09-Nov Wed: Germany, Hamburg - Grosse Freiheit 36
- 10-Nov Thu: Germany, Dresden - Alter Schlachthof
- 12-Nov Sat: Austria, Vienna - Gasomter
- 13-Nov Sun: Italy, Milan - Alcatraz
- 15-Nov Tue: Spain, Barcelona - Razzmatazz
- 16-Nov Wed: Spain, Madrid - Riviera
- 17-Nov Thu: Portugal, Lisbon - Coliseum
- 18-Nov Fri: Portugal, Oporto - Coliseum
- 19-Nov Sat: Spain, Bilbao - Rockitar
- 21-Nov Mon: Switzerland, Zurich - Volkshaus
- 23-Nov Wed: France, Paris - Zenith
- 24-Nov Thu: Germany, Neu-Isenburg - Hugenottenhalle
- 25-Nov Fri: Germany, Munich - Tonhalle
- 26-Nov Sat: Germany, Ludwigsburg - Arena
- 28-Nov Mon: Holland, Eindhoven - Klokgebown
- 29-Nov Tue: Belgium, Brussels - Forest
- 30-Nov Wed: Germany, Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
- 01-Dec Thu: Luxembourg - Rockhal
- 03-Dec Sat: UK, London - Wembley Arena
- 04-Dec Sun: UK, Birmingham - NIA
- 05-Dec Mon: UK, Glasgow - SECC
- 06-Dec Tue: UK, Manchester - Central

Here is a video of Machine Head performing "Locust" at these years Mayhem Fest:



Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, Machine Head, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

IN MEMORY OF:

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival
Machine Head
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Highlights Video of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Hartford Connecticut!

For the first time ever and certainly not the last, Horns Up Rocks was on board covering the 2011 Rockstar Mayhem Festival! We purposely chose to cover the event this past Sunday in Hartford, Connecticut, because that crowd never disappoints and is always about having a headbanging rocking time. We spoke with Dave McClain from Machine Head today and he felt that Sunday's show was the best one so far in these years rocking festivities. Click here to read The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut.

During the event we did a handful of interviews with members of Megadeth, Machine Head, In Flames, Unearth, and Kingdom Of Sorrow. We also captured some amazing pictures of the bands and fans alike. Without further due, prepare your eyes for the first ever Horns Up Rocks Highlights Video of the Rockstar Mayhem Festival! Definitely, stay tuned for all our exclusive interviews!



Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, all the bands, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

IN MEMORY OF:

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut
Official Site of Mayhem Fest
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival

Online Stream of Opeth's NEW Album "Heritage"!

Swedish progressive Death Metal band Opeth are set to release their 10th studio album titled "Heritage" on September 20 via Roadrunner Records (which you can listen below). Additionally, they are doing a massive North American tour with fellow Swedish countrymen Katatonia! The seven-week headline tour will kick off on September 19 in Worcester, Mass. and will conclude on November 1st in Baltimore.

Here is the album cover for their new album "Heritage":


Listen to Opeth's NEW Album "The Devil's Orchard" (courtesy of Stereogum.com)

Here are the tour-dates:

- 9/19/2011: The Palladium (Worcester, MA)
- 9/20/2011: Webster Theatre (Hartford, CT)
- 9/21/2011: Webster Hall (New York, NY)
- 9/23/2011: The Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA)
- 9/26/2011: Newport Music Hall (Columbus, OH)
- 9/27/2011: Expo Five (Louisville, KY)
- 9/28/2011: Cannery Ballroom (Nashville, TN)
- 9/29/2011: Amos' Southend (Charlotte, NC)
- 9/30/2011: Center Stage (Atlanta, GA)
- 10/1/2011: House of Blues (Lake Buena Vista, FL)
- 10/3/2011: Warehouse Live (Houston, TX)
- 10/4/2011: Stubb's Waller Creek (Austin, TX)
- 10/5/2011: Granada Theatre (Dallas, TX)
- 10/6/2011: The Beaumont (Kansas City, MO)
- 10/7/2011: First Avenue (Loop Station, MN)
- 10/8/2011: Burton Cummings Theatre (Winnipeg, MAN)
- 10/10/2011: Edmonton Events Centre (Edmonton, ALB)
- 10/11/2011: MacEwan Hall (Calgary, ALB)
- 10/13/2011: Commodore Ballroom (Vancouver, BC)
- 10/14/2011: Knitting Factory (Spokane, WA)
- 10/15/2011: Showbox SoDo (Seattle, WA)
- 10/16/2011: Roseland Theater (Portland, OR)
- 10/18/2011: The Warfield (San Francisco, CA)
- 10/18/2011: The Mayan Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
- 10/20/2011: House Of Blues (San Diego, CA)
- 10/21/2011: The Fox Theater (Pomona, CA)
- 10/22/2011: Marquee Theatre (Tempe, AZ)
- 10/24/2011: The Complex (Salt Lake City, UT)
- 10/25/2011: Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
- 10/27/2011: The Rave (Milwaukee, WI)
- 10/28/2011: Vic Theatre (Chicago, IL)
- 10/29/2011: St. Andrew's Hall (Detroit, MI)
- 10/31/2011: Mr. Smalls (Millvale, PA)
- 11/1/2011: Rams Head Live (Baltimore, MD)

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

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Opeth

The Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Images - Part 1 (Revolver & Jägermeister Stages)

This past weekend we headed over to the Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, and the festival could not have been any better! Every band performed flawlessly and the fans tore the place apart! Click here to read The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut.

Here is what we captured at the Revolver & Jägermeister Stages!

KINGDOM OF SORROW:

SUICIDE SILENCE:

UNEARTH:

MACHINE HEAD:

IN FLAMES:

Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Adrenaline PR, all the bands, and of course Rockstar Energy Drink for organizing this killer event year after year.

Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International

Related links:
The Horns Up Rocks Recap of Mayhemfest in Hartford Connecticut
Official Site of Mayhem Fest