About a year ago we were hanging out at Duff's Brooklyn with Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Hellyeah, Damageplan), Don Jamieson (That Metal Show) and Jose Mangin (Sirius XM Liquid Metal, MTV 2 Headbanger's Ball, Latination), and met the very talented Sharon Toxic (pictured above) at the bar and she was of course wearing a very cool outfit. As soon as we met her we understood her Toxic Vision, and became instant fans of her original edgy rocking outfits. Ever since then Sharon has been taking names and spreading her unique fashion flavor all over the U.S. and beyond.
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The 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year, and/or another US tour next year.
The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year and another US tour next year.
From Pollstar:
When dozens of summer dates were removed from Van Halen’s website in May without an explanation, it wasn’t clear whether the dates would eventually be rescheduled. Now the dates are officially listed as canceled.
All dates after the rock band’s June 26 concert in New Orleans were called off, a total of more than 30 gigs. Although Van Halen hasn’t posted an announcement on its website, if you check out the band’s list of dates on Ticketmaster.com, you’ll find that shows including Uncasville, Conn.; Baltimore; Rochester, N.Y.; Detroit; Toledo, Ohio; Memphis, Tenn.; Sacramento, Calif.; Reno, Nev.; and Milwaukee are now marked in red as canceled. As of post time, not all shows on Ticketmaster are listed as canceled.
Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or by phone will be automatically credited to your credit card.
In May, days after the dates were first pulled, David Lee Roth posted a video explaining that despite rumors, the “band is getting along famously.”
Diamond Dave didn’t say whether fans should hold onto their tickets and wait for new dates to be announced. Instead, this is what he had to say about why the tour had been cut short:
“As usual, we bit off way more than we could chew when it came to scheduling. The band is winning but our schedule has been sidelined for unnecessary roughness. If we continue past July 4 and all the way into Australia and Japan then we’re asking for the robot zombie tour.”
USA Today published an interview with Eddie Van Halen and his son Wolfgang earlier in June in which the elder Van Halen used the same idiom as his bandmate.
“We bit off more than we could chew. This record took a lot out of us. And we went on tour earlier than we wanted to so we could play Madison Square Garden (in March, before a renovation), and that threw the schedule out of whack.”
He added that Van Halen planned to play Japan in November “and in the New Year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it.”
The cancelled dates are:
- 7/7: Uncasville, Ct., Mohegan Sun Arena
- 7/9: Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
- 7/11: Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center
- 7/13: East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center
- 7/15: Baltimore, Md., 1st Mariner Arena
- 7/17: Rochester N.Y., Blue Cross Arena
- 7/19: Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena
- 7/21: London, Ontario, John Labatt Centre
- 7/24: Toledo, Ohio, Huntington Center
- 7/26: Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
- 7/28: Cleveland, Ohio, Quicken Loans Arena
- 7/31: Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County Memorial Coliseum
- 8/2: Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
- 8/4: Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boiling Arena
- 8/6: Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum
- 8/8: Birmingham, Ala., BJCC Arena
- 8/10: Greenville, S.C., BI-LO Center
- 8/12: Cincinnati, Ohio, US Bank Arena
- 8/21: Spokane, Wash., Spokane Arena
- 8/23: Portland, Ore., Rose Garden
- 8/25: Sacramento, Calif.,Power Balance Pavilion
- 8/28: Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
- 8/30: Reno, Nev., Reno Events Center
- 9/4: Salt Lake City, Utah — EnergySolutions Arena
- 9/8: Albuquerque, N.M., Tingley Coliseum
- 9/11: El Paso, Texas, Don Haskins Center
- 9/13: Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center
- 9/15: Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
- 9/17: Wichita, Kan. – Intrust Bank Arena
- 9/21: Moline, Ill., Iwireless Center
- 9/25: Milwaukee, Wis., Bradley Center
As previously reported, DevilDriver parted ways with Roadrunner Records earlier this year. While the band had plenty of offers on the table, DevilDriver's frontman Dez Fafara has announced that his bands NEW label home is Australia's Napalm Records! Other artists that are part of Napalm's roster are Tÿr, Korpiklaani and Huntress. The band is currently working on the follow up for 'Beast', which was released in February of 2011 via Roadrunner Records. Here is a statement from Dez Fafara:
“I am proud to announce DevilDriver’s NEW partnership with Napalm Records! They have the passion and the drive we as a band were looking for! I’m looking forward to working together on DevilDriver‘s next release! Hail the groove!”
Markus Riedler (Napalm Records CEO) commented the following:
“We are extremely excited to have this outstanding band on our label roster. DevilDriver are a true Metal monster full of primal energy and more than ready to conquer the world with their upcoming album that will be released in the fall of 2013. Join the Metal brotherhood and get ready for the world’s largest circle pit!”
The lyric video for "True American Hate", a brand NEW song from San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT, can be seen below. The song is taken from the bands latest album entitled 'Dark Roots of Earth', which was produced, mixed and mastered once again by the world renowned Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (CATTLE DECAPITATION, HEATHEN, VILE, SADUS) at his Trident Studios. The highly anticipated follow up to their 2008 release The Formation of Damnation will be released on July 27, 2012 (Europe) and July 31, 2012 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
- Dark Roots of Earth Jewel Case CD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
- Dark Roots of Earth CD/DVD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
The voice of PANTERA and DOWN, the legendary Philip hansen Anselmo, arguably the most controversial frontman in Heavy Music history, is celebrating his 44th birthday today. Philip was born on June 30, 1968, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His musical career has not only impacted millions of screamers worldwide thanks to his work with PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL and various other side projects, but today he is also the owner of Housecore Records: a record label that specializes in underground music. Here is Anselmo in his very own words:
"Let me hear you make some noise before we get out of here, let me hear you loud... That sucks! Let me hear you louder! Now listen to me. When we came on this goddamn stage we said that we are the Kings of Metal, and I do believe that fucking wholeheartedly... because I'll tell you right now: We are the ones that never let you down and fucking sold out on you and kissed ass to the goddamn fucking status quo. We are a Heavy Metal band man! We are a fucking Heavy Metal band! And goddamn we are great... oh shit, we are awesome! Goddamn!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at the end of their performance at Ozzfest 2000 (Pantera's last appearance at Ozzfest)
"I may be loaded. I may be drunk. But I ain't stupid." - Phil Anselmo while on tour in 1996
"If I have to pick five songs, they are: At Dawn They Sleep by Slayer, The Battle of Evermore by Led Zeppelin, Drowning Man by U2, Blind by Swans, Painted Black by the Rolling Stones, A Day in the Life by The Beatles, and I got one more, The Prophet Song by Queen". Phil Anselmo answering his fans questions via Ustream in 2010.
"Speaking of stage freight. I was terrified! It was in NOLA at an all ages show. I was wearing Jeans, a Van Halen t-shirt, and a bandana on my neck. Once I gripped that microphone stand I did not let go! I plugged my microphone into a guitar FX pedal. Then at the end of the a Black Sabbath song we were covering, I hit the guitar pedal. It was horrific!" - Phil Anselmo discussing his first time onstage
"If you see a guy holding his girl to this next song, knock him on his fucking ass!" - Phil Anselmo while on stage in Europe with Pantera in 1997
"Burn this motherfucker to the ground if ya'll want!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at Ozzfest 2000 in Nashville. The place was destroyed after the show, as a result Ozzfest was banned for 4 years in Nashville.
"Don't underestimate the kid, you're fucking crazy if you do. And I am the kid!" - Phil Anselmo while taping "Pantera: Behind the Music" for VH1.
"I thought I could do anything and there wasn't a damn thing that could beat me... I was wrong." Phil Anselmo discussing his former addiction to heroine.
"Drink beer, smoke dope, and eat pussy until your jaw breaks!" - Phil Anselmo while on stage with Superjoint Ritual at Ozzfest 2004
"I've always been and had a mentality for what the alternate kid would want to hear and I don't necessarily mean alternative, because alternative - the use of the word over the years - has made the entire situation unalternative. About as unalternative as it gets." Phil Anselmo ranting about Alternative Music
"Actually I have no idea what I just said, but I love ya'lls response!"
"I can easily say I've done everything I've wanted in music." - Phil Anselmo
After spending nearly four days in a Czech prison, LAMB OF GOD's frontman Randy Blythe is a free man! According to the Czech news site Blesk.cz, Blythe appeared in court around 10 AM today for a hearing in connection with the death of a fan more than two years ago.
Blythe, who was arrested Wednesday (June 27) at the Prague airport on manslaughter charges, was reportedly released on a 4 million Czech Koruna bail (approximately $200,000 — an amount which, according to the site, Randy claimed was the equivalent of his annual income). Since most banks are closed this weekend, Blythe will be allowed to pay off his bail on Monday (July 2). The singer, who did not speak at his hearing and was "timid as a lamb", was considered a flight risk by the judge.
LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton — who, along with the rest of the band, is in Prague, tweeted a few hours ago, "Today just turned into a FANTASTIC day!!!"
Blythe, 41, who was represented by two lawyers in court, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in Prague. The singer apparently either pushed or struck a 19-year-old fan named Daniel who had come on stage, and that person died 14 days later of bleeding in the brain.
According to WTVR-TV, another Czech online news site, Aktualne.cz, has published statements from a witness — a friend of the victim — who said the fan wasn't using drugs or alcohol and fell back directly on his head. The victim lapsed into a coma and died two weeks later.
The crime of which Blythe is being accused is punishable by up to ten years in prison, according to popular Czech news web site Novinky.cz. Here is a picture of Randy Blythe in court.
As previously reported, Randy Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech
Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an
altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on
May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show
and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell
hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to
internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding
Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.
“For bodily
injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal
code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”
Czech police spokeswoman Jana Rosslerova has told the Associated Press
that that a court is set to rule tomorrow (Saturday, June 30) on whether
to continue detaining LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in connection
with the death of a fan more than two years ago.
According to Rosslerova, Blythe was arrested Wednesday, accused of causing bodily harm resulting in death.
LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell, reached today on his cell phone by Richmond Times-Dispatch, declined to comment.
"I'm not ready to talk about anything going on," he said.
Former BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld (now in ATTIKA7), has had quiet a career in the entertainment industry! At the young age of 17 he formed BIOHAZARD, a Hardcore Punk band that riskily crossed over into Heavy Metal. After many years of placing New York City culture in the International map of Heavy Music, Seinfeld started looking for other ways to grow as an artist. This is when he started venturing into television and later into adult film. While he is proud of all that he has accomplished, music is where his heart is!
We have a full interview with Evan Seinfeld coming soon, but for now here is a small preview. During this clip, Seinfeld talks about one of BIOHAZARD's biggest and proudest moments within their extensive musical career. In 2010, the band headlined "Rock Al Parque", one of Latin America's biggest music festivals in front of over 300,000 people. The event takes place every year in Bogota, Colombia and it gathers a VERY diverse lineup. It also attracts thousands of music fans from all parts of the country. This year's edition takes place this weekend (see the poster below)! Without further due, here is the interview clip. Watch it, share it and stay tuned for the full interview!
Don't forget that ATTIKA 7’s NEW album, 'Blood Of My Enemies', is set for a July 31, 2012 release and
features ex-Biohazard vocalist Evan Seinfeld, lead guitarist, notable
songwriter and famed (Sons of Anarchy) motorcycle builder Rusty Coones,
and bassist Tony Campos, founding member of Static X, who also
currently performs in Soulfly, Prong, Possessed, Asesino and Ministry.
The band recorded Blood of My Enemies with legendary producer MUDROCK
(Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack).
As previously reported by Novinky.cz,
a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech
Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an
altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on
May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show
and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell
hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to
internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding
Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.
“For bodily
injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal
code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”
Here are some of the responses from the Heavy Music community regarding Blythe's arrest:
David Draiman (DISTURBED): "MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO MY FRIEND RANDY BLYTHE FROM LAMB OF GOD @lambvox ?#freerandyblythe"
Paulo Gregoletto (TRIVIUM): "I hope Randy's situation can be resolved quickly and without him being detained anymore. Very shitty news to start the day!"
Dez Fafara (DEVILDRIVER): "Prayers and thoughts for Randy as I fall asleep tonight …..Enroute to Full Force Germany ?#HesAGoodMan? ?#SendPositiveThoughts"
Jeff Kendrick (DEVILDRIVER): "Randy Blythe needs to be released soon. Please keep him in your thoughts."
Oderus Urungus (GWAR): "All power out to Randy and our boys in LAMB OF GOD. They are our blood and we stand by them. This whole thing reeks of bullshit."
Mark Hunter (CHIMAIRA): "Best wishes to Randy and the LOG camp."
Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER): "Thoughts go out to my bro Randy from LOG… just hung w him a few days ago #FreeRandyBlythe"
Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL): "I don't believe for a split second that my brother Randy Blythe
hurt ANYONE, especially on purpose. One of the most amazing persons I
know. #FreeRandyBlythe Love you, brother. Feel sorry for that guy but I
KNOW it WASN'T your fault."
Sebastian Bach: "Randy,
hope u r ok.I have been sober this whole tour. 1st sober tour ever. U r
an inspiration. Thx 4 your help @downloadfest #FreeRandyBlythe"
Brian Posehn: "Crazy news about Randy Blythe of LAMB OF GOD. Those guys are all really good dudes. I hope everything gets straightened out soon."
Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX): WTF?? LAMB OF GOD Frontman Randy Blythe Arrested on Allegations of Manslaughter."
DYING FETUS' NEW album 'Reign Supreme' is available now via Relapse Records. You can listen to the entire record HERE (courtesy of Metal Sucks) and be sure to order your copy HERE.
In celebration of the bands latest musical assault, the great folks from The New Review have announced that they are partnering with DYING FETUS and Relapse Records to give away a few copies of the band’s NEW album 'Reign Supreme', as well as their covers EP entitled 'History Repeats….'.
To enter, just fill out the form HERE. The contest is open to everyone worldwide, and the winner will be notified via email after the contest is over.
Additionally, Alternative
Press Magazine is hosting an exclusive giveaway of a DYING FETUS ESP
LTD guitar. The grand prize also includes a deluxe copy of 'Reign
Supreme' and a DYING FETUS t-shirt. Two additional winners will be
chosen to receive a copy of 'Reign Supreme'. To enter the contest, visit
the giveaway page HERE.
In other DYING
FETUS news, the band is in currently in Europe as part of a headlining run that also includes
additional festival dates including the "With Full Force" festival in
Roitzschjora, Germany, "Sevilla Rock Festival" in Sevilla, Spain and the
"Getaway Rock Fest" in Gävle, Sweden.
In
More DYING FETUS tour news the band has just confirmed the dates for
"The Womb to Waste" headlining European tour. The tour will kick off
September 14th in Lindau, Germany and runs through October 14th
in Aarschot, Belgium. Support on the tour will come from label mates
REVOCATION, Job For a Cowboy and Cerebral Bore. A complete list of dates
can be found below.
As previously reported by Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.
“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”
Here is a statement from Willie Adler regarding this matter:
"It's been a rough couple of days. All I can say is that I can't
recall that particular show let alone a fan being beaten on the stage. I
think I would've noticed something like that considering the Dime
thing.
"We're all still here in the Czech Republic
awaiting what is to happen. We hope we'll be able to get Randy out this
afternoon. All our thoughts are with him as well as the family of the
deceased fan. We have no real clue as to what happened to him, but we
send our condolences. All we try to do is entertain; the fans are why
we're here. We would never try and harm anyone."
Industrial-Metal Legends STATIC X have begun announcing tour dates for Summer 2012. The band, fronted by Singer/Guitarist Wayne Static, will embark on dates beginning July 15 at the Ink Life Tattoo Convention at the El Paso Coliseum.
Static commented on the upcoming tour saying "I had a great time over the past few years doing my Pighammer album and solo tours, but it's time to get STATIC X back on the road. I can’t wait to tear it up with some old school Evil Disco!" The tour will be the first for the Metal titans since they announced a hiatus in 2009. Original bassist Tony Campos will not be joining the band on this tour but says “I’m proud of my years with Static X, and want to see the name of the band stay alive and well. I hope that all of our fans will continue to support both Wayne and I in our individual endeavors."
This first leg will feature newcomers Davey Suicide and 9 Electric, and are just the beginning of a long string of dates. Expect more announcements soon for additional shows.
Tour Dates:
- 7/15: El Paso, TX @ El Paso County Coliseum - 7/16: Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos - 7/17: Lubbock, TX @ Jake's - 7/18: Dallas, TX @ Trees - 7/19: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar - 7/21: San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live - 7/23: Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution - 7/24: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum - 7/25: Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater - 7/26: Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium - 7/27: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - 7/30: Norfolk, VA @ Norva
SOULFLY will be performing at the 2012 "Gathering of the Juggalos", to be held August 8-12 in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, where it's been the last few years. The event has been gaining mainstream media attention and getting larger and larger each year, with its organizers, Insane Clown Posse, welcoming hip-hop, Hard Rock and Metal performers, professional wrestlers, and comedians to the event's multiple stages, including everyone from Ice Cube, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, and Method Man and Redman to GWAR and Charlie Sheen. And now, SOULFLY will be the first Roadrunner Records artist to play for the notoriously volatile juggalo audience, who shower performers with love (and Faygo soda) if they like them and hurl bottles if they don't. Here is what Max Cavalera had to say about this unique opportunity:
Says frontman Max Cavalera, "It's a challenge and at the same time it's an honor that they specifically asked for SOULFLY to play at the festival. We're gonna give our best show possible and we're going to fuck shit up at the Gathering of the Juggalos".
It has also be announced that the second chapter of the "Maximum Cavalera Tour" is happening! The trek which features SOULFLY, INCITE and LODY KONG, will kick off on Tuesday, July 31st in San Francisco, California and will conclude on Friday, August 17th in Amityville, New York. A complete list of tour dates is available below.
- Tuesday July, 31st: San Francisco, CA at Slims
- Wednesday August, 1st: Santa Ana, CA at Yost theatre
- Thursday August, 2nd: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee theatre
- Friday August, 3rd: Las Vegas, NV at Cheyenne Saloon
- Saturday August, 4th: Tucson, AZ at The Rock
- Monday August, 6th: Corpus Christi, TX at House of Rock
- Tuesday August, 7th: San Antonio, TX at Korova
- Wednesday August, 8th: Little rock, AR at Juanita's
- Friday August, 10th: Toledo, OH at Headliners
- Saturday August, 11th: Mt. Clemens, MI at Emerald Theatre
- Sunday August, 12th: Joliet, IL at Mojoes
- Monday August, 13th: Covington, KY at Madison Theatre
- Tuesday August, 14th: Springfield, VA at Empire
- Wednesday August, 15th: Rochester, NY at Montage Music Hall
- Thursday August, 16th: PoughKeepsie, NY at The Chance
- Friday August, 17th: Amityville, NY at Revolution
As previously reported by Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe was arrested yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police regarding Blythe's prison sentence, IF convicted.
“For bodily injury resulting in death under section 146, paragraph 4 of the criminal code threatens Blythe five to ten years in prison.”
Here is a press release from Adrenaline PR, LAMB OF GOD's PR firm:
LAMB OF GOD management will be issuing an official statement on Monday regarding the charges made against singer Randy Blythe. As no formal charges have yet been made and the case is only in the investigation stages, it would be premature to make an official statement filled with false truths or innuendos.
Having said that, management wished to address today one false piece of information that has been included in many of the news stories released so far. Under no circumstances was there a fight of any kind involved. This incident deals with a fan that three times during the concert jumped the barricade and rushed Randy during the performance. It is alleged that the third time, security was not able to reach him and that Randy pushed him back into the audience where supposedly he fell and hit his head.
Again, until the investigation is concluded this weekend, nothing more will be released, but clarity and the facts needed to be addressed on this one reported point which is totally inaccurate. Click here to read more about this incident.
"I fucking LOVE my fans! And you know this!!!... If you asked anyone that knows me really well, they would tell ya the same thing... 'Tommy loves his fans. He lives for this shit... he eats, breathes, shits music 24/7'. They'll also probably tell ya that 'he's a down-to-earth grateful life-lovin dude and a nice guy, too'.
"What I have a problem with is... taking pictures! I hate it! Irritates the fuck out of me when people say... 'You owe it to your fans, they put you where you are, etc. etc.'!
"I certainly don't owe anybody anything!
"When I bought all my LED ZEPPELIN records and concert tickets, I didn't say, 'One day these fuckers are gonna owe me a picture', It's the least they can do for me!...
"[What the fuck], people? You don't admire something so that it can give back... You just cherish it! And to those who say, 'You should be grateful that people wanna take your picture. Maybe one day they won't want it'! That day can't come soon enough!
"[By the way]… I'm not here to take pictures with you, I'm here to entertain you!
"Nobody put me where I am but ME! They may have helped inspire me with their love for what I do... but I put myself right here where I want to be with a lot of hard work, practice, talent, luck, etc. What I do owe myself and others is being THE BEST I can be! And that's making great music, being a good man, father, lover and human being! We all owe that kinda stuff to ourselves and each other.
"People, do we really need a silly picture?... For what?! Bragging rights? Really?... Who fucking cares! Someone's not gonna believe you if ya don't have the proof pic? Then fuck 'em! I'd never go up to someone that I admired and bug them for a picture!! Why! I might say a quick hello... maybe a handshake? I dunno... It depends on the 'situation'... Most people never consider the 'situation'. That's really important... Ya wouldn't wanna handshake standing at the pisser in the men's bathroom next to me, would ya? And yes, that's happened to me, too... Or when you're eating a nice, quiet meal with your family, some rude jackass comes up and asks for a picture!
"You can't even imagine what kinda crazy has happened to me. I understand the excitement and all, but just take a second and think... Is this cool right now? It's called consciousness; it's the quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself. Be conscious.
"So like I said… the fastest way to get me to leave is whip out a camera! Maybe just say hello and I'll probably take ya home with me! Well, I'd have to ask my girlfriend first! Hah!
"Sincerely yours, The Picture Taker Hater! Tommy Lee"
As previously reported, MÖTLEY CRÜE and KISS will be touring
together this summer in what promises to be one of the best shows of
the year! The tour will that will be closed every night by KISS, will
kick off on July 20 in Bristow, Virginia and will run through September
23 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Live Nation-promoted tour is on
sale right now at TicketMaster.com and LiveNation.com.
Jul. 20 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA
Jul. 21 - Farm Bureau Live - Virginia Beach, VA
Jul. 22 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - Raleigh, NC
Jul. 24 - Aaron's Amphitheater at Lakewood - Atlanta, GA
Jul. 25 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC
Jul. 27 - Cruzan Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL
Jul. 28 - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheater - Tampa, FL
Jul. 31 - Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - Pelham, A\L
Aug. 03 - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Woodlands, TX
Aug. 04 - Gexa Energy Paviliion - Dallas, TX
Aug. 07 - Hard Rock Casino Presents: The Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
Aug. 08 - Comfort Dental Amphitheater - Englewood, CO
Aug. 10 - Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
Aug. 11 - Mandalay Bay Arena - Las Vegas, NV
Aug. 12 - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula Vista, CA
Aug. 14 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Irvine, CA
Aug. 16 - Sleep Train Pavilion - Concord, MA
Aug. 18 - White River Amphitheatre - Auburn, WA
Aug. 19 - Sleep Country Amphitheater - Ridgefield, CT
Aug. 24 - Rock Jam - Grand Junction, CO
Aug. 26 - BOK Center - Tulsa, OK
Aug. 27 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Maryland Heights, MO
Aug. 29 - Minnesota State Fair - Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 31 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Sep. 01 - Klipsch Music Center - Noblesville, IN
Sep. 02 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA
Sep. 04 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Sep. 05 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
Sep. 07 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
Sep. 08 - Alpine Valley Music Theater - East Troy, MI
Sep. 11 - Allegan County Fair - Allegan, MI
Sep. 12 - Blossom Music Center - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Sep. 13 - Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sep. 15 - Darien Lake PAC - Darien Lake, NY
Sep. 16 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA
Sep. 18 - Toyota Pavilion - Scranton, PA
Sep. 19 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Sep. 21 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Sep. 22 - Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Sep. 23 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT
It’s safe to assume that anyone reading these lines is aware of a
publication called Revolver Magazine and their annual "Hottest Chicks In
Hard Rock and Metal" issue. The hotness of the women presented there can be argued
according to one’s personal taste, but that’s not the point. Revolver
and its editor got endlessly bashed online for the latest issue on the
grounds of it objectifying women and that the magazine highlighted their
looks instead of their musical talents (which, frankly, are also
questionable and taste-accountable).
On September 4, the seventh annual "Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock and Metal" issue hits newsstands, and REVOLVER want to know who you want to see in the issue and on the cover. So cast your vote for the single most beautiful and badass babe in Heavy Music right now, and help us decide who makes the pages of the mag! You can vote HERE, or on Twitter with the hashtag #hottestchicksinhardrock, or by emailing Letters@RevolverMag.com with the subject line “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock”.
As previously reported by, SLIPKNOT will be headlining the inaugural installment of their own festival, "Knotfest", on Friday, August 17 at Mid America Motorplex in Pacific Junction, Iowa and on August 18th in Somerset, on the border of Wisconsin and Minnesota. To celebrate this awesome series of shows, Revolver Magazine has teamed up with VIP Nation and SLIPKNOT to give away a pair of "Knotfest" SLIPKNOT VIP Packages to one lucky winner!
One winner and a guest will receive the following:
- One general admission VIP ticket
- Exclusive meet and greet with members of Slipknot
- Personal photograph with members of Slipknot
- VIP ‘fast lane’ entrance into the festival (skip the lines and get in fast!)
- VIP parking space
- Access to the exclusive VIP lounge with food concessions and cash bar
- Specially designed Knotfest t-shirt
- Limited edition Knotfest poster designed by Clown (numbered)
- Official meet and greet laminate
- VIP commemorative ticket
- Exclusive merchandise item
- On-site VIP host
Randy Blythe from LAMB OF GOD is known for not taking any sh&t from anybody! According to Novinky.cz, a Czech news site, Blythe has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic on charges of manslaughter. The arrest (which happened today) is a result of an altercation that Blythe had with a fan on a concert that took place
on May 24, 2010 in Prague. Allegedly, a fan went on stage during the show and Blythe violently kicked the fan off the stage. The fan then fell hard on the floor and hurt his head; he ended up losing his life due to internal bleeding. Here is a statement from Czech Police:
"We have arrested singer year 1971, which was accused of a
crime of bodily harm in the 4th paragraph, thus resulting in death", said Prague police spokeswoman to news Kropáčová Eve with the fact that
the police will have more things to say.
The band was scheduled to perform at the Rock Café in Prague tonight with All Shall Perish and Skeletonwitch; according to this link Lamb of God was forced to cancel this evenings performance. Fan-filmed videos of the concert in question can be seen HERE, and none of the videos show any kind of incident happening. This supports Lamb of God’s longtime publicity firm Adrenaline PR's comments that Blythe has been “wrongfully accused, lawyers are dealing with it, and we expect him to be fully exonerated.”
Decibel Magazine's inaugural Women in Metal issue featuring Laura Pleasants (Kylesa), Mlny Parsonz (Royal Thunder), Marisa Martinez (Cretin) and many more Metal badasses, is on newsstands now.
The August issue features a photo session with the three innovative female musicians as well as interviews with Jucifer, Doro, Landmine Marathon and an assortment of women in the music industry.
Kylesa, who have been on the road consistently since the Fall 2010 release of 'Spiral Shadow', recently reissued 'To Walk a Middle Course' and 'Time Will Fuse Its Worth' on colored vinyl limited quantities via Alternative Tentacles. The band returns to the road on July 27 with a performance at the Greenville Festival in Germany with a number of additional festival dates during the European run including performances at Wacken Open Air and Area 4 Festivals.
Royal Thunder recently released their debut album, 'CVI', to rave reviews including Pitchfork who described Parsonz as "equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva". The Atlanta-based quartet is currently on tour with Valient Thorr through July 19. Royal Thunder performs back-to-back hometown shows on July 22 and 23 at The Masquerade.
Cretin is currently writing their highly anticipated sophomore album and long-awaited follow-up to 2006’s 'Freakery'. Martinez has also served as the legendary band Repulsion’s live guitarist for the past few years.
Kylesa tour dates:
- July 27: Paaren/Gleen, Germany at Greenville Festival - July 28: Torrelavega, Spain at Takio Festival - July 30: Bern, Switzerland at ISC - July 31: Esslingen, Germany at Komma - August 1: Caramagna, Italy at Campo Sportivo - August 2: Munich, Germany at Free and Easy (Backstage) - August 3: Nurnberg, Germany at K4 - August 4: Wacken, Germany at Wacken Open Air - August 5: Saarbrucken, Germany at Kleiner Club Garage - August 6: Bristol, UK at Thekla - August 7: Manchester, UK at Mojo - August 8: Glasgow, UK at Stairway - August 9: Southampton, UK at Joiners
- August 10: Ieper, Belgium at Ieper Festival - August 11: Jaromer, Czech Republic at Brutal Assault Fest - August 12: Dresden, Germany at Beatpol - August 15: Roskilde, Denmark at Gimle - August 16: Motala, Sweden at Bryggeriet - August 17: Trondheim, Norway at Pstereo Festival - August 18: Gothenburg, Sweden at Truckstop Alaska - August 19: Ludinghausen, Germany at Area 4 Festival
Royal Thunder tour dates:
- June 28: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue - June 29: Boise, ID at Neurolux - June 30: Seattle, WA at El Corazon - July 1: Portland, OR at The Star Theatre - July 2: Sparks, NV at The Alley - July 3: San Francisco, CA at Bottom of the Hill - July 5: Los Angeles, CA at The Down & Out - July 6: San Diego, CA at The Casbah - July 7: Santa Ana, CA at The Constellation Room @ The Observatory - July 10: Phoenix, AZ at Rhythm Room - July 11: Albuquerque, NM at The Launchpad (Royal Thunder headlining date) - July 12: Colorado Springs, CO at The Black Sheep - July 13: Omaha, NE at Sokol Underground - July 14: Columbia, MO at Mojo's - July 15: Indianapolis, IN at Birdy's Live - July 18: Chattanooga, TN at JJ's Bohemia - July 19: Charlotte, NC at Chop Shop
Tomahawk, the eclectic Rock band featuring Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Unsemble), Trevor Dunn (Fantomas, Melvins Lite), Mike Patton (Mondo Cane, Faith No More) and John Stanier (Battles, Helmet), is set to release 'Oddfellows' this January.
“It’s dark and claustrophobic here, light and spacious there”, says Denison of the NEW album. “Live in the studio, all together in one room. 'Oddfellows indeed'”. 'Oddfellows' was recorded at Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville (which is owned by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach) and co-produced by Tomahawk and Collin Dupuis (The Black Keys, The Nocturnals).
As Denison recently told Rolling Stone, Tomahawk is essentially re-launching after a lengthy hiatus. 'Oddfellows' is the band’s first NEW album in five years and marks the addition of bass player Trevor Dunn (Patton’s longtime cohort dating back to their teenage years in Mr. Bungle). Tomahawk’s first live performance in nearly a decade is slated for the New Orlean’s Voodoo Music and Arts Experience in late October. Additional dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Today WHITECHAPEL has unleashed the video for the track "I, Dementia" which comes off of their NEW full-length self titled album, which was released last week via Metal Blade Records. The video is receiving its exclusive premiere today and was shot by David Brodsky of MyGoodEye as part of the Scion AV Project. Get a first look at the video below courtesy of The PRP. Scion A/V Metal works with the world's best and most vital Metal bands, bringing them to the stage at Metal Matinees, releasing exclusive audio releases and creating NEW music videos.
Last week saw the release of the highly anticipated NEW full-length album from Knoxville, Tennessee's WHITECHAPEL. Their self-titled fourth album has been met with critical acclaim and fans are clamoring to see the band perform the NEW material live. Whitechapel landed spots on five of Billboard's charts. The album debuted at #47 on the Top 200 Chart, #10 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, #3 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Current), #2 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Core Stores) and #64 on the Top Digital Album Chart.
European and Canadian chart numbers saw WHITECHAPEL coming in at:
Canadian Top 200: #60
Canadian Hard Music Chart: #5
Canadian Top Digital Album Chart: #9
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Top 200 Current Chart: #39
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Rock: #6
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Metal #1
Germany Newcomer Charts: #9
German Media Markt/Saturn Charts: #99
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
Headlining Dates:
6/26: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival w/ Slipknot, Slayer, As I Lay Dying:
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)
Today, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, upheld President Obama's health care overhaul, including the controversial requirement that most Americans have health insurance.
The court handed Obama a campaign-season victory in rejecting arguments that Congress went too far in requiring Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty.
Chief Justice John Roberts announced the court's judgment that allows the law to go forward with its aim of covering more than 30 million uninsured Americans. Click here to read more about this breaking story!
Here is what Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down & Kingdom Of Sorrow) had to say about this:
"IF I CAN'T AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE NOW, BECAUSE UNLIKE HALF OF THE COUNTRY, I ACTUALLY PAY TAXES, HOW IN THE HELL WILL I BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT THEN? WHERE'S MY GOVERNMENT HANDOUT? THIS COUNTRY IS FUCKED!!!"
As previously reported, NOLA's supergroup DOWN is scheduled to
release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years.
During a recent interview the bands riff meister Kirk Windstein
announced that the first EP, which contains six songs, should be out
this summer!
“They’re kind of a throwback to what we
were doing at the very beginning, on the NOLA record (Down’s 1995
platinum debut). I think the fans are going to love it. Windstein names
"Misfortune Teller" as one of his favorite tunes from the upcoming EP.
Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:
- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'
Though only on this planet a short time, the influence and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads continues to grow. After much anticipation, a NEW biography about the guitar legend is set for release.
The book, written by Steven Rosen and Andrew Klein, published by Velocity Books and simply titled ‘Randy Rhoads,’ vividly documents Rhoads’ life and career. Written in the form of an oral history, it documents Randy’s remarkable life through those who knew him best, and is loaded with countless tales of the man, both emotional and poignant. It is also crammed full of hundreds of rare photographs and memorabilia. In other words, a veritable bonanza for Rhoads fans!
Before his tragic death at the age of 25, the man born Randall Williams Rhoads had already gained a loyal following and turned the heads of many a fellow guitarist during his time with Osbourne. His playing on songs like "Crazy Train", "Mr. Crowley", and "Flying High Again", should have been the first chapter in a long story but, unfortunately we know the story was cut short. Much has been documented about Ozzy, but in general, little has been told about the guitar virtuoso.
It’s hard to believe it has been over thirty years since Randy was killed in a plane crash. Since that time, Marshall Amplifiers have created a custom amplifier that bears Randy’s name and signature sound, while Jackson Guitars have sold millions of Randy Rhoads model guitars. A testament to his influence. Time has done nothing to diminish interest in the man and his playing, and this book is looking to provide deeper insight into Randy, the man, the myth, the legend.
EYEHATEGOD, Louisiana’s favorite purveyors of Hardcore, blues-based, unrepentant, post-amplificated dirge, will head to Europe this Summer to further spread their audio message of discontent. The caravan of decadence and debauchery begins July 20 at Serengeti Festival 2012 in Stukenbrock, Germany and will pillage its way through 19 cities, leaving in its wake nothing but broken glass and hurt feelings.
Commented frontman Mike Williams of the latest rampage: “In this wonderful End-Time era of 2012, New Orleans’ only 'Brotherhood of the Pharmaceutical Probation System,' EYEHATEGOD, are once again hitting the rusted railroad tracks and unpaved interstates, hitchhiking their lonesome souls all the way across the seven seas to do even more psychological damage to the music industry, and put full blown reality and life's terrible immorality in all your faces...where it belongs.”
EYEHATEGOD - Europe Is The New Vietnam Tour 2012:
7/20/2012 Serengeti Festival 2012 - Stukenbrock, Germany
7/21/2012 Hammer Open Air Metal Festival 2012 - Turku, Finland
7/22/2012 Hafenklang - Hamburg, Germany
7/23/2012 Magnet - Berlin, Germany
7/25/2012 Fonobar - Warsaw, Poland
7/26/2012 Viper Room - Wien, Austria
7/27/2012 IBK - Innsbruck, Austria
7/28/2012 Big Barre Club - Cesena, Italy
7/29/2012 Kab Usine - Geneve, Switzerland
7/30/2012 Garage - Saabrücken, Germany
7/31/2012 Bastard - Osnabrück, Germany
8/01/2012 Beta - Copenhagen, Denmark
8/02/2012 Truckstop Alaska - Gothenburg, Sweden
8/04/2012 Tribute - Sandnes, Norway
8/07/2012 Fleece - Bristol, United Kingdom
8/08/2012 Academy 3 - Manchester, United Kingdom
8/09/2012 Garage - London, United Kingdom
8/11/2012 Ieperfest 2012 - Ieper, Belgium
8/12/2012 Gebäude 9 - Cologne, Germany
