Randy Blythe, Robb Flynn, Max Cavalera & Many More Pay Tribute To Mitch Lucker - TONS Of Video Available!

Last night (December 21), the remaining members of SUICIDE SILENCE - Chris Garza, Mark Heylmun, Alex Lopez and Dan Kenny - were joined by many of Heavy Music's finest to pay tribute to their frontman Mitch Lucker. The Heavy Music world was struck earlier this year by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

Joining the SUICIDE SILENCE boys were Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD), Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) and Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA), who were among the "surprise" guests that took center stage to pay tribute to Lucker. The event was hosted by Jose Mangin from Sirius XM and took place at the Fox theater in Pomona, California.All proceeds from the event went towards the education of Mitch's five-year-old daughter, Kenadee Lucker.

Here is the complete list of performers:

- Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD)
- Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD)
- Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA)
- Jonathan "Johnny Plague" Cooke (WINDS OF PLAGUE)
- Brook Reeves (IMPENDING DOOM)
- Chad Gray (HELLYEAH, MUDVAYNE)
- Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRIA)
- Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING)
- Eddie Hermida (ALL SHALL PERISH)
- Phil Bozeman (WHITECHAPEL)
- Austin Carlile (OF MICE & MEN)
- Anthony Notarmaso (AFTER THE BURIAL)
- Cameron "Big Chocolate" Argon (DISFIGURING THE GODDESS)
- Myke Terry (ex-BURY YOUR DEAD)
- Ricky Hoover (ex-SUFFOKATE)

Here is a ton of fan filmed footage, gathered by the great folks over at Blabbermouth:





























Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/

Here is the link to the auction launched by the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/11/suicide-silence-mitch-lucker-memorial.html
HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Here is on of the last interviews that Mitch ever did:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

Tony Iommi Updates Fans On The NEW SABBATH Record & Reflects On 2012!

To say that BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has had a tough year is an understatement. Opening the year, it was announced that Iommi was diagnosed with Lymphoma (a rare form of cancer). This resulted in the recording sessions for the NEW SABBATH album to be halted temporarily (the band is back at it now) and for the band to cancel their extensive European tour. Thankfully, Iommi's health has been progressing very smoothly.

Yesterday (December 21), Iommi posted the following end of the year message via his Facebook page:

“What a year! Certainly not the one I was expecting,” says Tony.

“Thanks to you all for your massive help and support; it was very encouraging.

“I’m still working on the [new Black Sabbath] album and managed to play three shows. Not bad given the news a year ago.

“I’m looking forward to next year, seeing what you think of the record and touring as much as we’re able.

“My best wishes to you all. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year, most of all, stay positive.”

- Tony Iommi

We want to wish Tony the best wishes during this holiday season and for 2013. Keep on keeping on, brother!

Related links:
Click To Watch BLACK SABBATH's Comeback Show!
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

HYPOCRISY Reveal Album Title & Announce 2013 European Tour!

Swedish Death Metal monsters HYPOCRISY are currently wrapping up the recording process of their upcoming NEW studio album entitled 'End Of Disclosure'. The record is tentatively scheduled for a late March release.

Band leader Peter Tägtgren commented: "Hi all, we're still in the studio working hard to finalize the album. Horgh just layed down the drums - and let me tell you - it sounds awesome!!! Thundering and brutal! We can't wait to put out the new tracks and play them live! Hope to meet you all soon on road and wish you guys a great X-mas and happy new year!“

HYPOCRISY have just confirmed the following dates for 2013. More to come very soon.

- 22.03.13: SE Stockholm/Fryshuset
- 28.03.13: DE Essen/Turock
- 29.03.13: BE Namur/Cinex
- 01.04.13: FR Paris/Trabendo
- 03.04.13: CH Geneve/L'Usine
- 04.04.13: CH Winterthur/Salzhaus
- 06.04.13: DE Leipzig/Hellraiser
- 07.04.13: DE Hamburg/Markthalle
- 08.04.13: DE Berlin/K17
- 11.04.13: CZ Prag/Nova Chmelnice
- 12.04.13: DE Dettelbach/Metal Franconia Festival
- 13.04.13: DE München/Backstage
- 14.04.13: AT Wien/Szene

Related Links:
HYPOCRISY's Official Site
HYPOCRISY on Facebook
HYPOCRISY on Nuclear Blast

NEUROSIS Announce Additional Live Rituals; Band To Return To New York City After 5 Years!

NEUROSIS continues to confirm NEW live actions in support of the band’s tenth studio opus, 'Honor Found In Decay'.

Following recent announcements on the outfit’s upcoming performances in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle, NEUROSIS have just proclaimed additional 2013 on-stage manifestations, with NEW shows in Brooklyn and Philadelphia planned for January, as well as Denver and Austin in February. Support acts for these NEW concerts are all being confirmed now, in addition to even more live performances.

The band has also been confirmed for 2013’s installment of the massive Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. The immense gathering runs from June 21st through 23rd, and will see NEUROSIS sharing the stage with Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, At The Gates, Kreator and hundreds more.

A release date and further details on the anticipated vinyl edition of 'Honor Found In Decay' have also been disclosed this week. This deluxe 2xLP pressing of the album will be unleashed February 5th in North America, February 8th in Germany/Benelux/Finland and February 11th in the UK/World, via Relapse Records/Neurot Recordings, and will be packaged in a gorgeous Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket and accompanied by a stunning 16-page LP-sized booklet. The audio was cut directly from the original studio master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, which will be available in five different colors: 2000 on black, 1000 on translucent smoke grey, 500 on translucent yellow, 500 on translucent orange, and 100 on clear, not available to the public.

Preorders can be placed via Neurot and Relapse now!

NEUROSIS Honor Found In Decay Live Actions:

- 12/29/2012: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA w/ Rwake, USX, Primate
- 12/30/2012: The Metro in Chicago, IL w/ Bloodiest, The Atlas Moth
- 1/04/2013: Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, CA w/ Savage Republic, Ides of Gemini
- 1/05/2013: Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA w/ Tragedy, Black Breath, Stoneburner
- 1/19/2013: Brooklyn Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, NY
- 1/20/2013: Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA
- 2/16/2013: Summit Music Hall in Denver, CO
- 2/17/2013: Emo’s East in Austin, TX
- 6/21/2013: Hellfest in Clisson, France

Related links:
Official Site of Neurosis
Neurosis on Facebook
Neurot Recordings
Neurot Recordings on Facebook

TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy Reveals His Top 10 Favorite Records Of 2013!

Matt Heafy from TRIVIUM has always been a very diverse music fan. Not only with the music he writes, but also with the music that he enjoys listening to while on tour or at home. Here are his top 10 records, which include Ihsahn's 'Eremtia', Enslaved's 'Riitiir', Deathspell Omega's "Drought" and many more!

10) Blut Aus Nord - 777: Cosmosophy

9) Les Discrets - Ariettes Oubliees...  View

8) Alcest - Les Voyages de L'Ame  View

7) Anaal Nathrakh - Vanitas  View

6) Borknagar - Urd  View

5) Taake - Noregs Vaapen  View

4) Winterfylleth - The Threnody of Triumph  View

3) Deathspell Omega - Drought  View

2) Enslaved - RIITIIR  View

1) Ihsahn - Eremita  View

Via Blabbermouth

Related links:
Trivium

OPETH Announce 2013 North American Tour Via This Video!

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the "Heritage Tour" came to an end at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. This very rocking tour, was one of the best of the year thanks to the awesome musical display brought to thousands of fans by OPETH, MASTODON and GHOST. The "Heritage Tour" marked the first time these three titans of progressive and forward-thinking hard Rock and Heavy Metal hit the road together and it sure was one for the ages.

Very soon, this coming Spring to be more specific, OPETH will return to North America! Here is a video announcement released by Roadrunner Records:



Related links:
Official site of Opeth

Watch LED ZEPPELIN's Appearance On "CBS This Morning"!

This morning, LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were part of this morning's edition of "CBS This Morning" with Charlie Rose. During the TV segment, the band discussed their career and receiving the Kennedy Center Honors, which also airs on CBS on December 26. Here is video footage thanks to Blabbermouth!



LED ZEPPELIN recently received a prestigious award from Barack Obama for their significant contribution to American culture and the arts. More HERE!
 
Legions of fans worldwide were expecting a reunion tour following LED ZEPPELIN's triumphant reunion concert at London's O2 Arena in 2007. And apparently some of the members of the band also expected the reunion tour to happen. "Some of us thought we would be continuing, that there were going to be more concerts in the not-too-distant-future," Jimmy Page told Rolling Stone Senior Writer David Fricke in the NEW issue (on stands Friday). "Because there was a lot of work being put into the show."

"He was busy," says Page. "He was doing his Alison Krauss project. I wasn't fully aware it was going to be launched at the same time. So what do you do in a situation like that? I'd been working with the other two guys for the percentage of the rehearsals at the O2. We were connecting well. The weakness was that none of us sang."

Full article HERE!

Recently, the band released their NEW concert film "Celebration Day" at the historic Ziegfeld Theater in New York's theater district on October 9. Prior to the premiere, founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, for a press conference at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Footage available HERE!

A one-minute TV commercial for "Celebration Day" can be seen HERE!

The film of "Celebration Day" saw a worldwide theatrical release by Omniverse Vision on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17.

"Celebration Day" is available now in multiple video and audio formats via Swan Song/Atlantic Records. Available for pre-order now, the details on all configurations of "Celebration Day" are listed here:

Related links:
Led Zeppelin

BROKEN HOPE Update Fans On Status Of The Band & NEW Album!

Chicago Death Metallers BROKEN HOPE have now issued a band and album update! Read on for the latest news, straight from the band themselves:

"We want to give you all a quick BROKEN HOPE update before the New Year, and we have some exciting news! First, congratulations to BROKEN HOPE's own Shaun Glass on the birth of his first child: Maddux Burton Glass, born Dec 17, 2012. Maddux enters the world just before Christmas and just as BROKEN HOPE is writing the NEW album!

"Speaking of the NEW album, we can officially say that we've written 11 songs so far-- and are still trucking along with more material. The NEW material is so ferocious, we jokingly sum up the vibe of the NEW music as 'Reign In Bowels' because it's like someone took SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' and mated that intensity and horror with the extremity and sickness of BROKEN HOPE's 'Bowels of Repugnance' album... It's insanely heavy and unrelenting! That said, here's a couple song titles we can release to you all-- chew on these: 'The Flesh Mechanic' and 'Give Me the Bottom Half.' We can't wait for you to hear 'em all! Happy Holidays everyone!" -- BROKEN HOPE

BROKEN HOPE was formed in 1988 by Jeremy Wagner, while he was in high school. Shortly after formation, they recorded two demo tapes and signed with indie label, Grind-Core Records. Then in 1991, they released their debut album, 'Swamped In Gore', launching the band out of the underground and into the mainstream. From there, the band signed to Metal Blade Records and released three more albums, all stellar examples of BROKEN HOPE's fury, which etched their place in Death Metal history.

After BROKEN HOPE's last album (1999's Grotesque Blessings) and world tours, Wagner cleaned house and put BROKEN HOPE into "Metal hibernation" in 2000. On January 20, 2010, original BROKEN HOPE vocalist Joe Ptacek tragically committed suicide. He was only 37 years old. Before his death, Ptacek met with Wagner and Shaun Glass and discussed the resurrection of BROKEN HOPE. With Ptacek's death, Wagner and Glass took time off to reconsider their next moves.

In 2012, BH signed with Hard Impact Management and vowed to make BH a full-time monster-- forever. Wagner and Glass recruited longtime friend and GORGASM vocalist, Damian Leski, as their new vocalist, and shortly after marked their return on the highly successful Carnival of Death tour. BH's high-intensity COD concerts received top-praise, and confirmed BH was back, and more rabid than ever. BH is currently booked for the 2013 editions of Extremefest (Germany) and Maryland Death Fest.

BROKEN HOPE's first decade was filled with non-stop writing, touring, and constant visibility. The next chapter in their career will be much the same.

BROKEN HOPE 2012:

Damian Leski - Vocals
Jeremy Wagner - Guitars
Shaun Glass - Bass
Chuck Wepfer -  Lead Guitars
Mike Miczek -  Drums

Discography:

Swamped in Gore (1991)
The Bowels of Repugnance (1993)
Repulsive Conception (1995)
Loathing (1997)
Grotesque Blessings (1999)

Related links:

Broken Hope

Mitch Lucker "Ending Is The Beginning" Memorial Show To Take Place Tonight In California - Full Details Available!

As previously announced, the surviving members of SUICIDE SILENCE will play a special show tonight (December 21) at the Fox theater in Pomona, California as a tribute to their late singer, Mitch Lucker. All proceeds from the event will go towards the education of Mitch's five-year-old daughter, Kenadee Lucker. The concert announcement was made last night (Saturday, November 24) during the sixth annual California Metalfest at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California.
 
This just in from the SUICIDE SILENCE camp:

"If you survive the day, come experience the night. Doors at 7pm. Line up early for pit access. Tickets available for $30 at the door. Full-scale DVD shoot and no outside photo/video allowed. Proceeds go to Kenadee's Education. Let's party!

"VERY IMPORTANT! For those of you attending the show tonight, be sure to arrive early in order to gain access to the pit area. The venue provides wristbands to the pit at first come - first serve. Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets Available: http://bit.ly/VvpK7z

 "See you there!"

The event will be hosted by our good friend Jose Mangin from Sirius XM! The following guest singers will be present:

- Johnathan "Johnny Plague" Cooke (WINDS OF PLAGUE)
- Brook Reeves (IMPENDING DOOM)
- Chad Gray (HELLYEAH, MUDVAYNE)
- Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRIA)
- Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING)
- Eddie Hermida (ALL SHALL PERISH)
- Phil Bozeman (WHITECHAPEL)
- Austin Carlile (OF MICE & MEN)
- Anthony Notarmaso (AFTER THE BURIAL)
- Cameron "Big Chocolate" Argon (DISFIGURING THE GODDESS)
- Myke Terry (ex-BURY YOUR DEAD)
- Ricky Hoover (ex-SUFFOKATE)

Get your tickets HERE!

The Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

Speaking to the audience, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun said (see video HERE), "We fucking lost our brother; I'm sure you all know that. We all miss him more than anything in the fucking world."

The remaining members of the band have set up a memorial fund for Mitch Lucker’s family following the singer’s tragic death last week. Here is their statement regarding this matter:

Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/

Here is the link to the auction launched by the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/11/suicide-silence-mitch-lucker-memorial.html
HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Here is on of the last interviews that Mitch ever did:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

SUFFOCATION Premiere Lyric Video For NEW Song "As Grace Descends"!

Recently, SUFFOCATION unveiled the track listing for their highly anticipated upcoming release, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' HERE!. The album features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 release via Nuclear Blast in North America.

Today, the band has premiered the first lyric video from their upcoming album. Entitled "As Grace Descends", the song is definitely NOT for the weak hearted. Take a deep breath, and crank it!!!



'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time:



We also spoke with bands bassist Derek Boyer about the bands NEW album:



Videos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 12/21/2012 Edition) LIVE From Rockefeller Center's XMAS Tree!

The concept behind "Turn The Page" is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the fourteenth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 12/21/2012 edition. Filmed at the XMAS Tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side column) ----------------------------------------------------------->

Related links:
Horns Up Rocks

SUICIDE SILENCE To Film DVD At Tomorrow's Mitch Lucker Memorial Show!

As previously announced, the surviving members of SUICIDE SILENCE will play a special show on December 21 at the Fox theater in Pomona, California as a tribute to their late singer, Mitch Lucker. All proceeds from the event will go towards the education of Mitch's five-year-old daughter, Kenadee Lucker. The concert announcement was made last night (Saturday, November 24) during the sixth annual California Metalfest at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California.
 
This just in from the SUICIDE SILENCE camp:

"Tomorrow's Mitch Memorial Show will be filmed for a future DVD release. There will also be a "No Outside Photo / Video" rule in effect as we want to look into the crowd and see people enjoying themselves, not holding their cell phones in the air. That being said, come on out tomorrow night and be forever captured on this special night. Tickets will be available at the door and are available online!"

Tickets HERE!

The event will be hosted by our good friend Jose Mangin from Sirius XM! The following guest singers have been confirmed so far:

- Johnathan "Johnny Plague" Cooke (WINDS OF PLAGUE)
- Brook Reeves (IMPENDING DOOM)
- Chad Gray (HELLYEAH, MUDVAYNE)
- Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRIA)
- Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING)
- Eddie Hermida (ALL SHALL PERISH)
- Phil Bozeman (WHITECHAPEL)
- Austin Carlile (OF MICE & MEN)
- Anthony Notarmaso (AFTER THE BURIAL)
- Cameron "Big Chocolate" Argon (DISFIGURING THE GODDESS)
- Myke Terry (ex-BURY YOUR DEAD)
- Ricky Hoover (ex-SUFFOKATE)

Get your tickets HERE!

The Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

Speaking to the audience, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun said (see video HERE), "We fucking lost our brother; I'm sure you all know that. We all miss him more than anything in the fucking world."

The remaining members of the band have set up a memorial fund for Mitch Lucker’s family following the singer’s tragic death last week. Here is their statement regarding this matter:

Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/

Here is the link to the auction launched by the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/11/suicide-silence-mitch-lucker-memorial.html
HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Here is on of the last interviews that Mitch ever did:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

GHOST Reveal NEW Album Title & Track Listing!

As previously reported, GHOST is finalizing the production of their second studio album, which is set to be released in 2013 on Loma Vista Recordings (NEW record label founded by Tom Whalley in partnership with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group). GHOST's cult leader Papa Emeritus (rumored to be REPUGNANT/SUBVISION's Tobias Forge) and his Nameless Ghouls have summoned Nashville-based Grammy Award-winning Nick Raskulinecz (DEATH ANGEL, DEFTONES, FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH) to produce this offering. Listen to some NEW Ghost music HERE!

The band has just revealed the album title and track listing for their upcoming album. The name of the album is 'Infestissumam' and here is the track listing:

1. Infestissumam
2. Per Aspera Ad Inferi
3. Secular Haze
4. Jigolo Har Megiddo
5. Ghuleh / Zombie Queen
6. Year Zero
7. Idolatrine
8. Body And Blood
9. Depth Of Satans Eyes
10. Monstrance Clock

According to Blabbermouth, this past weekend, Papa Emeritus was laid to rest during a ceremonial live concert in GHOST's hometown Linköping, Sweden and those in attendance were introduced to Papa Emeritus II (with both characters played by GHOST's real-life frontman, Tobias Forge of REPUGNANT and SUBVISION fame). See below for a live video of the succession which includes footage of the band performing their new offering, "Secular Haze".



Don't forger that Sweden's kings of mystery, have announced that they are coming to South America via the following message:

"Children of South America! We are now finally bringing our diabolical crusade to your shores. On September 19, we will conduct a massive ritual at Rock In Rio! Malicious wishes..."

- A Nameless Ghoul

Tix and info HERE

Related links:
Secular Haze

TERROR & H2O Announce U.S. Tour; NEW TERROR Album 'Live By The Code' Coming Soon!

This February 2013, TERROR will co-headline a tour with H2O. Featuring BACKTRACK and CODE ORANGE KIDS as support, the trek begins in Washington, DC and weaves throughout North America before ending in Richmond, VA. See below for all upcoming tour dates.

TERROR and H2O co-headlining tour dates feat. BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS:

Fri/Feb-01 - Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel
Sat/Feb-02 - Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
Sun/Feb-03 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn
Mon/Feb-04 - Jacksonville, FL - Phoenix Taproom
Tue/Feb-05 - Miami, FL - Churchill's Pub
Wed/Feb-06 - Ybor City, FL - Crowbar
Fri/Feb-08 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Downstairs
Sat/Feb-09 - Dallas, TX - TBD - see ParadeofFlesh.com
Sun/Feb-10 - San Antonio, TX - The Ten Eleven
Mon/Feb-11 - Albuquerque, NM - Gasworks *
Tue/Feb-12 - Mesa, AZ - The Underground
Wed/Feb-13 - San Diego, CA - The Epicentre
Thu/Feb-14 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
Fri/Feb-15 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside **
Sat/Feb-16 - Portland, OR - Backspace Café **
Sun/Feb-17 - Tacoma, WA - The Lochs (Tough Love Fest) **
Mon/Feb-18 - Twin Falls, ID - Radio Rondevoo **
Tue/Feb-19 - Sandy, UT - The Black Lion **
Wed/Feb-20 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater ***
Thu/Feb-21 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown ****
Fri/Feb-22 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
Sat/Feb-23 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
Sun/Feb-24 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
Mon/Feb-25 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Tue/Feb-26 - Buffalo, NY - The Funeral Home
Wed/Feb-27 - Albany, NY - Bogies
Thu/Feb-28 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Sat/Mar-02 - Reading, PA - Reverb (Keystone HC Jam)
Sun/Mar-03 - Richmond, VA - Kingdom

*=TERROR, CODE ORANGE KIDS only
**=TERROR and BANE co-headlining show with BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS
***= TERROR and BANE co-headlining show with BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS, CRUEL HAND
****= TERROR, BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS only

After releasing 2010's 'Keepers of the Faith', TERROR is now ready to give fans a NEW album next year. Recorded by Chad Gilbert (NEW FOUND GLORY, SHAI HULUD) and mixed by Matt Hyde (HATEBREED, SLAYER), this upcoming full-length, 'Live By The Code', will be due out in early 2013-- stay tuned for more news about this release coming soon!

Related links:
TERROR's Official Site
H2O's Official Site

Dee Snider To Perform Special Event Full Of Showtunes & Christmas Songs In New York City!

For just two days, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider will perform two very special Holiday performances that will feature showtunes and Christmas songs like you’ve never heard them. Snider will be headlining the nightclub 54 Below taking on such standards as "Mack the Knife" and "Cabaret." Here are the details:

- December 20 & 21, 2012
- Cover charge: $35 – $45 (use Discount code Dee54 for $10 off)
- Food & Beverage Minimum $25

Location:

- 54 Below (254 W 54th Street - Cellar in New York NY 10019)

Dates:
- Dec 20, 2012: 10 pm (Doors 8:30 PM) Buy Tickets HERE
- Dec 21, 2012: 10 pm ( Doors 8:30 PM) Buy Tickets HERE
As previously reported, Revolver and Guitar World are proud to announce the second annual Rock & Roll Roast comedy series with honoree Dee Snider, lead singer of the legendary 1980s rock band TWISTED SISTER.

The exclusive event will take place at The Grove in Anaheim, California on Thursday, January 24, 2013 and will air live on AXS TV at midnight ET / 9 PM PT; a portion of all proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit organization of The Recording Academy that provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to music people in need. More info HERE!


Related links:
Twisted Sister
Dee Snider
RockAndRollRoast.com

HATEBREED: Jamey Jasta Video Chats With His "Diehard" Fans - Video Available!

As previously announced, HATEBREED are releasing their NEW studio album, 'The Divinity Of Purpose' on January 23, 2013 via Razor & Tie in North America/Canada and on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and various additional international territories (trailer available HERE). 'The Divinity Of Purpose', will be the band’s 6th official album to date, and the follow up to HATEBREED’s self-titled album and also their covers album, 'For The Lions' (both released in 2009). Track Listing HERE

 Yesterday (Wednesday, December 19), HATEBREED's frontman Jamey Jasta took part in an online video chat with some of his "diehard" fans. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below, thanks to Blabbermouth.



Don't forget that HATEBREED will be touring with Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus, and The Contortionist. VIP meet n’ greet packages and pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday, November 29th (tomorrow) at 10 AM PST at http://www.hatebreed.com/vip

Here is the complete list of tour dates:

Jan 26 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
Jan 27 - Joilet, IL - Mojoes
Jan 28 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Jan 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

Jan 31 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Feb 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy
Feb 2 –Chico, CA–Senator Theater
Feb 3 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Feb 5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Feb 6 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
Feb 7 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
Feb 8 - Lexington, KY - Busters
Feb 9 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
Feb 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Feb 12 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Feb 13 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Feb 14 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
Feb 15 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Feb 16 - Syracuse, NY - Westcott Theater
Feb 17 - Amityville, NY - Revolution

'The Divinity Of Purpose' was co-produced by HATEBREED, Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL) and Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD), with Wilbur also handling mixing duties. The cover artwork was created and illustrated by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS, GWAR) and can be seen below.



Listen to the NEW HATEBREED single HERE!

'The Divinity Of Purpose' will be supported by extensive global touring that will stretch well into 2014.

HATEBREED is currently on tour with Lamb of God, In Flames and Sylosis. In January 2013, HATEBREED will also headline the EMP presents Persistence Tour 2013 in Europe (all tour dates below).
                   
STILLBORN FEST with EMMURE, LIONHEART, THIS IS HELL, THE WORLD WE KNEW and THY WILL BE DONE:

- 12/26: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
- 12/27: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

HATEBREED will be headlining the EMP presents Persistence Tour 2013 in Europe in January 2013. For more information, check out www.persistencetour.de.

EMP PERSISTENCE TOUR 2013:

- Jan-10: Berlin @ Astra (Germany)
- Jan-11: Lint @ Eurocam Media Center (Belgium)
- Jan-12: Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle (Germany)
- Jan-13: Paris @ Bataclan (France)
- Jan-14: Saarbrücken @ Garage (Germany)
- Jan-15: Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof (Germany)
- Jan-16: Hamburg @ Docks (Germany)
- Jan-17: Stuttgart @ Schleyerhalle (Germany)
- Jan-18: Lichtenfels @ Stadthalle (Germany)
- Jan-19: Dresden @ Event Werk (Germany)
- Jan-20: Tilburg @ O13 (Netherlands)

Related links:

Hatebreed.com

Hatebreed on Facebook

Hatebreed on Twitter

METALLICA's "Orion Music + More" Coming To Detroit Rock City In 2013 - Video Announcement Available!

Earlier this year, the Kings Of Thrash Metal, METALLICA, inaugurated their two day music festival which they headlined of course! The massive fest took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23rd and 24th. Support came from 22 different bands from all types of genres that were hand picked by the Tallica boys. Additionally, METALLICA played their groundbreaking 'Black Album' and the classic album 'Ride The Lighting' in their entirety.

The METALLICA camp has just made the following announcement regarding "Orion Music +More":

"It’s Official! Orion is back and in 2013! And they are bringing the weekend-long METALLICA "Music + More" experience to Detroit, Michigan during the weekend of June 8-9, 2013."



Stay tuned for more information!

Related links:
Orion Music and More

SHADOWS FALL Are Rejoined By Drummer Jason Bittner - Video Available!

As previously announced, drummer Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) was recently diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (a very serious disease). The same disease that sidelined Rex Brown (KILL DEVIL HILL, ex-PANTERA & DOWN) in 2009.

After being sidelined for two months and missing a bunch of tour dates with his band SHADOWS FALL, we are stoked to report that Bittner returned to the stage last night (Wednesday, December 19) at Pearl St. in Northampton, Massachusetts. During his time away, Bittner was temporarily replaced by Willis Mathiasen of 2CENTS.

Here is video footage of Bittner's return:



SHADOWS FALL on Tour With KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and ACARO:

- 12/20: Portland, ME at State Theater

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall

ARSIS Premiere Music Video For "Carve My Cross" & It Rulessss!

Director David Brodsky takes us on a haunting tour in "Carve My Cross" from Virginia tech-Death Metal band ARSIS. The action elevates from eerie mansion exploration to all-out comfort assassinations as nightmarish houseguests awaken to torture our sensibilities. Released on Scion A/V EP "Lepers Caress."

Shot on location at NIGHTMARE MANSION and CAPTAIN CLINE'S PIRATE GHOST RIDE. This is what the band had to say about the premiere of their music video for "Carve My Cross":

"We are VERY excited to debut our NEW MUSIC VIDEO for "Carve My Cross" courtesy of Scion A/V Metal at Guitar World. Check out our acting debut in our first narrative music video ever! Show your friends! Show your friends' friends!"




ARSIS is currently on tour with SONATA ARCTICA:

- 12/20/12: Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA

Download the EP 'Lepers Caress' for free exclusively at http://www.scionav.com/arsis

Related links:
ARSIS on Facebook
ARSIS on Twitter
ARSIS on MySpace

CRADLE OF FILTH Announce North American Tour With THE FACELESS, DECAPITATED & THE AGONIST!

Heavy Metal's most sinister act, CRADLE OF FILTH, have announced a massive North American tour in support of 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' (available now via Nuclear Blast Records). Supporting them on their first North American trek in years will be THE FACELESS, DECAPITATED and THE AGONIST!


CRADLE OF FILTH North American Tour:

February 2013

- Fri 22 in NY, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sat 23 in Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sun 24 in Philadelphia, PA at Theatre of Living Arts
- Tue 26 in Washington DC at 9:30 Club
- Wed 27 in Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
- Thu 28 in Orlando, FL at House of Blues

March 2013

- Fri 1 in Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- Sun 3 in Houston, TX at House of Blues
- Mon 4 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues
- Wed 6 in W. Hollywood, CA at House of Blues
- Thu 7 in Tempe, AZ at Marquee Theatre
- Fri 8 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- Sat 9 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- Sun 10 in San Francisco, CA at Fillmore
- Tue 12 Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Wed 13 in Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Thu 14 in Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- Sat 16 in Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Tue 19 in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Wed 20 in Cincinnati, OH at Bogarts
- Thu 21 in Chicago, IL at House of Blues
- Fri 22 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
- Sat 23 in Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
- Mon 25 in Toronto, ON at The Phoenix Concert Hall
- Tue 26 in Guelph, ON at Guelph Concert Theatre
- Wed 27 in Montreal, QUE at Corona Theatre
- Thu 28 in Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre

Related links:
Cradle Of Filth
Cradle Of Filth on Facebook
Cradle Of Filth on You Tube
Cradle Of Filth on Twitter
Cradle Of Filth on Peaceville

HENRY ROLLINS To Appear On The "Full Metal Jackie" Radio Show This Week - Details Available!

The very opinionated 51-year-old Henry Rollins, who counts singer/songwriter, radio DJ, actor, author and spoken-word artist among his achievements, will be appearing on the "Full Metal Jackie" radio show this week! You do not want to miss what Rollins will have to say, so tune in.

Rollins was recently asked why he thinks that so many Americans are so strongly opposed to gay marriage? Here is what he had to say:

"I put out my point of view in a pretty cogent, sober manner," Rollins told Adelaide Now of his quest to gather life experience for his spoken-word gigs. "I go far and wide into the world and get information from crazy, distant places and bring it back to report to you, the audience member, with as much clarity and hopefully vivid storytelling interest as I possibly can. . . I go very far and wide and make sure the information comes from a lot of sweat and choleric burn so I can justify taking two hours of your life every 18 months. By the time you hear me say something from the stage I have busted my arse coming up with every possible angle of that thought."

Make sure you listen to Full Metal Jackie HERE!

Related links:
Henry Rollins' Official Site

TWISTED SISTER Frontman DEE SNIDER To Be "Roasted" At Second Annual 'Rock & Roll Roast'!

Get ready for a raucous night of comedy, charity and chaos. Revolver and Guitar World are proud to announce the second annual Rock & Roll Roast comedy series with honoree Dee Snider, lead singer of the legendary 1980s rock band TWISTED SISTER.

The exclusive event will take place at The Grove in Anaheim, California on Thursday, January 24, 2013 and will air live on AXS TV at midnight ET / 9 PM PT; a portion of all proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit organization of The Recording Academy that provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to music people in need.

Roastmaster Penn Jillette and other metal-loving luminaries such as last year's honoree Zakk Wylde, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian, Lita Ford, WWE legend Mick Foley and "That Metal Show" host Eddie Trunk, as well as comedy and roast veterans Jim Norton, Craig Gass, Jim Florentine and more will all take aim at the TWISTED SISTER frontman and reality TV icon, best known for his outspoken personality, his golden locks and his appearances on "The Celebrity Apprentice". Jose Mangin (of SiriusXM and "Headbangers Ball" fame) will also be on hand to serve as the evening's official DJ.

Roastee Snider commented: "Roasters remember: P.A.M.F. Payback's A Mutha F**ker!" Rock & Roll Roast executive producer Josh Bernstein added, "They say you only roast the ones you love, but with Dee Snider, we’ll be making an exception."

This show will kick off on the opening night of the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, California. This live charity event is not open to the public, but if you want to attend and learn more about being a sponsor for this once-in-a-lifetime event benefiting a great charity and cause, visit RockAndRollRoast.com.

Via Blabbermouth

Related links:
Twisted Sister
Dee Snider
RockAndRollRoast.com

DOWN: Update On 2013 Live Takeovers!

NOLA super group DOWN, are back in black (or in purple) spreading their newest sonic assault to thousands of ear buds all over the world! The band recently wrapped up the first leg of their European tour and have now announced the second leg of their U.S. tour. They have also announced that they are returning to South America! It seems like the band is focusing on cutting back the amount of tour dates per trek, so that they can be extremely focused on their musical craft.

With that said, DOWN is going to be tearing through the U.S. in January 2013 in support of 'Down IV Part I: The Purple EP'. Warbeast, who are part of Philip Anselmo's label Housecore Records, will offer support on the tour. As previously reported HERE, Anselmo and Warbeast are working on a collab album titled 'War Of The Gargantuas'. This album is set for a January 8th release. So its safe to assume that some of those songs will be performed during this tour.

Then the band will head down to South America and perform in Brazil, Argentina and Chile! Additionally, the band will be part of the 2013 "Maryland Death Fest" in May! In June, the band will be part of Provinssirock in Seinäjoki, Finland.

 Here is a confirmed list of tour dates:

- Fri Jan 11, 2013: Warehouse Live in Ballroom Houston, TX
- Sat Jan 12, 2013: Backstage Live in San Antonio, TX
- Mon Jan 14, 2013: The Marquee in Tempe, AZ
- Tues Jan 15, 2013: Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip in Las Vegas NV
- Wed Jan 16, 2013: Key Club in West Hollywood, CA
- Fri Jan 18, 2013: City National Grove in Anaheim Anaheim, CA
- Sat Jan 19, 2013: Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- Sun Jan 20, 2013: Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA
- Tue Jan 22, 2013: Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA
- Wed Jan 23, 2013: Roseland Theater in Portland, OR
- Thu Jan 24, 2013: Knitting Factory in Boise, ID
- Sat Jan 26, 2013: The Summit Music Hall in Denver, CO
- Mon Jan 28, 2013: First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN
- Tue Jan 29, 2013: The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
- Wed Jan 30, 2013: Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH
- Fri Feb 1, 2013: Track 29 in Chattanooga, TN

- April 10, 2033: Carioca Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- April 11, 2013: El Teatro (Flores) in Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina
- April 13, 2013: The Metal Fest Chile in Santiago, Chile

- May 25, 2013: Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore Maryland
- June 14-16, 2013: Provinssirock in Seinäjoki, Finland. (exact day coming soon)

HERE is an extensive gallery of DOWN's recent concert in New York City!

Recently, DOWN premiered a music video for their NEW song "Witchtripper". Watch it HERE!

Where to order DOWN IV online:

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep on cd available at amazon.com. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep on cd available at bestbuy.com. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep and bundles on sale at down-nola.com. Click here.

Starting Sept 18, the full album and individual songs in mp3 format will be available from Amazon.com for download. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep is available for pre-order from iTunes. Click here.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
DOWN

Update On METALLICA's Next Sonic Assault!

The reigning kings of the Big Four, METALLICA, are currently locked up at their headquarters in San Rafael, California recording a brand NEW album. In the January 2013 issue of Metal Hammer magazine, this is what the bands drummer/visionary Lars Ulrich had to say about the new songs:

"The stuff that we were banging out yesterday, it felt heavy, it felt energetic, it was loud, it was fast, it was rocking, it was crazy. The snare drum was on there and there were guitar solos, in case anybody was wondering." He added: "What we're doing now certainly sounds like a continuation of where we left off four years ago."

Once the bands 10th studio album is completed, it will be released via the band's NEW record label Blackened Recordings.

Thanks to the This Is Hell boys, there is now a James Hetfield soundboard online. This means you can command a HEY-HEYYEEEAAAAH!

Access the James Hetfield Sound Board HERE!

As previously reported, METALLICA's 'Quebec Magnetic' is now available on DVD & Blu-Ray. This special release includes 26 songs plus bonus material. Over three hours of footage recorded live at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec on October 31 and November 1, 2009. Watch some clips HERE!

Related links:
Metallica's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Has Been Issued A Court Summons & Must Return To The Czech Republic For Trial!

As previously reported, the Czech Republic has officially indicted Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe on the manslaughter charge that received international media attention earlier this year (more HERE).

The State Attorney’s Office in Prague officially indicted Blythe on manslaughter charges on Friday, Nov. 30. It is now being reported that Blythe will stand trial for the controversial charges on February 4, 2013.

"We have issued Randy Blythe with a court summons, and he is obliged to attend the hearing in person," said court spokeswoman Martina Lhotáková  [via Prague Post]. "The trial will determine the culpability of Blythe and his potential punishment."

Blythe has been adamant since he was released on bail that if he was required to return to the Czech Republic to stand trial he would do so.

He previously stated: “I want my name cleared. I have to go around the world and tour, you know. That’s what I do. I’m not going to hide here. I’m an innocent man. I’m going to go to court and see what happens.”

Additionally, Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has issued an official statement declaring the U.S. government is “closely monitoring the progress” of vocalist Randy Blythe’s impending legal trial in the Czech Republic. More HERE!

Here is what Riki Rachtman had to say about Randy Blythe's legal battle:



Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

EXCLUSIVE Interview With Andy Biersack From BLACK VEIL BRIDES At Private Listening Party!

The time for a NEW batch of music by Los Angeles’ biggest breakout act, Black Veil Brides, is quickly approaching. Their latest album entitled 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones' is a concept album like none other and it will be available on January 8th via Lava Music/Universal Republic Records. And lets not forget that band will also be releasing their first ever full-length music film "Legion of the Black", to support the upcoming effort.

We recently had the chance to listen to the entire record and watch some of the movie at a private listening/viewing party at the New York City headquarters of Universal/Republic Records, in which 20 lucky fans were invited and were surprised by a visit from the bands vocalist Andy Biersack.

Concept albums are really tricky since many times the music gets lost within the story behind the record or the story gets lost within the music itself. In this case, Black Veil Brides have managed to find a workable equation between their music and the story behind 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones'. After carefully listening to the record and watching the reaction of some of the members of the "BVB Army" at the event, there is no doubt in our minds that Black Veil Brides will make plenty of noise in 2013 and beyond!

Right after Biersack suprised his fans by "crashing" the listening/viewing party, we had the chance to chat with him about the bands latest musical project 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones' and the challenges the band faced in the creation of their very first concept album, and their first music film. We also discussed the production process and how it differed from their previous releases. Additionally, Biersack told us what the band has planned for 2013. Now it's time to sit back, relax, and watch this EXCLUSIVE interview!



Related links:
Official Site of Black Veil Brides

VADER Announce Leg I Of "Back To The Black Tour"; Band To Be Joined By ABORTED & BONDED BY BLOOD!

Polish extreme Metallers VADER have just announced the first leg of their “Back To The Black Tour” 2013! Joining VADER will be ABORTED and BONDED BY BLOOD, plus a slew of special guests:

- FHOBI: 17.01-10.02/
- Adimiron: 2.02-10.02/
- Bloodshot Dawn: 21.01-2.02/
- Flayed Disciple: 17.01-20.01/


Here is the complete list of tour dates:

- 17.01.2013: (GER) Berlin / K17
- 18.01.2013: (GER) Jena / F-Haus
- 19.01.2013: (GER) Essen / Turock
- 20.01.2013: (HOL) Groningen / Vera
- 21.01.3013: (GER) Hamburg / Markthalle
- 22.01.2013: (HOL) Helmond / Lakei
- 23.01.2013: (GER) Kassel / The Fiasko
- 24.01.2013: (BEL) Leffinge / Devil's Corner
- 25.01.2013: (FR) Reims / La Cartonnerie
- 26.01.2013: (CH) Zurich / Alte Kaserne
- 27.01.2013: (ITA) Travagliato/Brescia / Circolo Colony
- 29.01.2013: (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala
- 30.01.2013: (A )Vienna / Escape Metalcorner
- 31.01.2013: (GER) Ingolstadt / Eventhalle Wespark
- 01.02.2013: tbc
- 02.02.2013: (FR) Paris-Vaurel / Le Forum
- 03.02.2013: (UK) Plymouth / White Rabbit
- 05.02.2013: (UK) Glasgow / Ivory Blacks
- 06.02.2013: (IRE) Dublin / Button Factory
- 07.02.2013: (UK) Manchester / NQ Live
- 08.02.2013: (UK) London / Underworld
- 09.02.2013: (HOL) Rotterdam / Baroeg
- 10.02.2013: (HOL) Alkmaar / Victorie

Related links:
VADER's Official Site

FREE Music Biz "Heavy Metal Holiday Party" To Take Place Tonight In New York City!

Even though the world is coming to an end a couple days after this, we are starting a NEW yearly tradition for the NYC Rock & Roll Music Biz!

Idle Hands Bar, Branch Marketing Collective, Attention Deficit Delirium, Drumhead Magazine and Burger Conquest along with Horns Up Rocks, Metal Insider, and Metalsucks present...

HEAVY METAL HOLIDAY PARTY:
Wednesday, December 19th
7pm - 11:58pm

IDLE HANDS BAR:
25 Avenue B
b/w 2nd & 3rd St, downstairs

Get together one last time with your industry friends before the music biz shuts its brain off for the year. The party is open to everyone, so feel free to invite friends!

There will be great drink specials plus guest DJs from your favorite magazines and websites spinning ROCK & METAL ALL NIGHT!

If you are feeling like starting the night with some Winter Beers, we also have a $10 Tasting of Winter Warmers from RJ Rockers, Riverhorse, Founders, Boulder & Steven's Point from 7-9pm.

 

Related links:

Idle Hands Bar

DEFTONES Announce 2013 U.S. Tour; List Includes Makeup New York City Show!

As previously announced, the DEFTONES have a NEW album entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and it is definitely one of the best records of 2012. In celebration of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES have announced a NEW batch of tour dates:

"Deftones are pleased to announce North American tour dates in March 2013. Pre-sale tickets are now available to purchase at the link below. General on-sale is Friday, December 21st."

 

Full tour dates below:

- 3/4: Rochester, NY at Main Street Armory
- 3/5: Boston, MA at House of Blues
- 3/6: Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre
- 3/9: New York, NY at Terminal 5
- 3/10: Montclair, NJ at Wellmont Theatre
- 3/12: Stroudsburg, PA at The Sherman Theatre
- 3/13: Norfolk, VA at The Norva
- 3/15: Charlotte, NC at Fillmore Charlotte
- 3/16: Myrtle Beach, SC at House of Blues
- 3/17: Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
- 3/19: Miami, FL at Fillmore Miami Beach
- 3/21: St. Petersburg, FL at Jannus Live!
- 3/22: Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
- 3/23: Mobile, AL at Soul Kitchen
- 3/25: Baton Rouge, LA at The Varsity Theatre
- 3/26: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheater
- 3/27: Pharr, TX Pharr at Entertainment Center
- 3/29: Austin, TX ACL at Live at the Moody Theater
- 3/30: Houston, TX at Bayou Music Center

 

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

SUICIDE SILENCE Reveal Tons Of Details For Mitch Lucker's Memorial Show This Weekend!

As previously announced, the surviving members of SUICIDE SILENCE will play a special show on December 21 at the Fox theater in Pomona, California as a tribute to their late singer, Mitch Lucker. All proceeds from the event will go towards the education of Mitch's five-year-old daughter, Kenadee Lucker. The concert announcement was made last night (Saturday, November 24) during the sixth annual California Metalfest at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California.

The event will be hosted by our good friend Jose Mangin from Sirius XM! The following guest singers have been confirmed so far:

- Johnathan "Johnny Plague" Cooke (WINDS OF PLAGUE)
- Brook Reeves (IMPENDING DOOM)
- Chad Gray (HELLYEAH, MUDVAYNE)
- Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRIA)
- Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING)
- Eddie Hermida (ALL SHALL PERISH)
- Phil Bozeman (WHITECHAPEL)
- Austin Carlile (OF MICE & MEN)
- Anthony Notarmaso (AFTER THE BURIAL)
- Cameron "Big Chocolate" Argon (DISFIGURING THE GODDESS)
- Myke Terry (ex-BURY YOUR DEAD)
- Ricky Hoover (ex-SUFFOKATE)

Get your tickets HERE!

The Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

Speaking to the audience, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun said (see video HERE), "We fucking lost our brother; I'm sure you all know that. We all miss him more than anything in the fucking world."

The remaining members of the band have set up a memorial fund for Mitch Lucker’s family following the singer’s tragic death last week. Here is their statement regarding this matter:

Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/

Here is the link to the auction launched by the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/11/suicide-silence-mitch-lucker-memorial.html
HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Here is on of the last interviews that Mitch ever did:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

STOP & LISTEN: ALICE IN CHAINS Premiere Lyric Video For "Hollow"!

In 2013, the ALICE IN CHAINS will release their as-yet-untitled fifth studio album. The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones) and engineered by Paul Figueroa. Here is what Cantrell had to say about the upcoming ALICE IN CHAINS record:

“It’s like having to deal with the sophomore jinx for the second time in our career,” Cantrell told Richard Bienstock in the latest issue of Guitar World.

"In my opinion, that record stood up to anything else we’ve put out in our career. And this new one is right up there as well."

Cantrell’s surgery delayed the release of the NEW material. In an interview published in May 2012, Cantrell explained, "The thing that set me back is I had some bone spurs [and] cartilage issues in my shoulders. I had the same issue in the other shoulder about six years ago so I’ve had them both done now. It’s a repetitive motion injury from playing."

"Two weeks ago, we began posting the lyrics from our brand new song, "Hollow" to @aliceinchains on Instagram, asking you, the fans to create an image inspired by or featuring a word or phrase from the lyrics. Fans from around the world took to Instagram, sharing their photo interpretations of each lyrical phrase."

"Today, our new song "Hollow" makes its world premiere on www.AliceInChains.com along with a lyric video that includes your Instagram photo submissions. Head to www.AliceInChains.com now, to hear, see and become "Hollow"."



Related links:
Alice In Chains' Official Site