ROCK ON THE RANGE 2013: Lineup & Details Unleashed!

The 2013 Rock On The Range festival concert will take place on May 17, 18 and 19, in Columbus, Ohio. The event will take place at the Columbus Crew stadium (as usual). Tickets will be available on February 1st at 10 AM. Some of the bands fans will get to witness live, include grunge legends Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, who haven't shared a stage in many years!

Here is the complete lineup, and yes, it kicks ass!

- Soundgarden
- Alice In Chains
- Smashing Pumpkins
- Korn
- Bush
- Stone Sour
- Three Days Grace
- Papa Roach
- Cheap Trick
- Bullet For My Valentine
- Volbeat
- Lamb Of God
- Skillet
- A Day To Remember
- Buckcherry
- Halestorm
- Hollywood Undead
- All That Remains
- Device
- Steel Panther
- Sevendust
- Sick Puppies
- Asking Alexandria
- Pop Evil
- In Flames
- Clutch
- In This Moment
- Black Veil Brides
- The Sword
- Ghost
- Motionless In White
- Red Deuce
- Middle Class Rut
- Big Wreck
- Oleander
- Otherwise
- Red Line Chemistry
- Young Guns
- Thousand Foot Krunch
- Mindset Evolution
- Tracer
- Beware Of Darkness
- Heavens Basement
- American Fangs
- Love and Death
- Gemmi Syndrome

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Are Streaming Their NEW Movie "Legion Of The Black" All Weekend Long; Band To Host Q&A Session With Fans!

This past Tuesday, January 8th, Black Veil Brides' NEW album 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones', a concept album like none other, was unleashed to the world via Lava Music/Universal Republic Records.

Additionally, the band also premiered their first ever full-length music film "Legion of the Black", to support the upcoming effort. If you haven't seen it yet, the bands is hooking you up:

"ATTENTION! 'Legion of the Black' is back for the entire weekend! If you missed it last Sunday now is your chance to watch it! Buy now and watch as many times as you want! Join us at 10AM PST on Sat and Sun for a special Q and A. FYI: If you viewed the movie LAST Sunday, you WILL NOT need to pay again."

Watch HERE -> http://smarturl.it/legionoftheblack

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. Watch this EXCLUSIVE interview!



Related links:
Official Site of Black Veil Brides

BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Concept Album 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones' Has Finally Arrived!

The day has arrived! Black Veil Brides' NEW album 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones', a concept album like none other, is now available via Lava Music/Universal Republic Records. And get this, it is already number 1 on iTunes! Get the album HERE

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'.

Additionally, the band's first ever full-length music film "Legion of the Black" accompanies the bands third studio album.

"Legion Of The Black is a 45-minute companion piece to Wretched And Divine. Unlike similar features, which use the themes of the album to create an original story, Legion chooses to let the music and interludes of the album guide what you see in the story" - Under The Gun Review

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. 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! Watch this EXCLUSIVE interview!



Related links:
Official Site of Black Veil Brides

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Are Streaming Their NEW Movie "Legion Of The Black" For The Next 24 Hours!

Black Veil Brides' NEW album 'Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones', a concept album like none other, will be available on January 8th via Lava Music/Universal Republic Records.

Additionally, the band will also be releasing their first ever full-length music film "Legion of the Black", to support the upcoming effort. And guess what, you can watch it for FREE for the next 24 hours at this link: https://apps.facebook.com/bvblegionoftheblack/products/1549

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. Watch this EXCLUSIVE interview!



Related links:
Official Site of Black Veil Brides

The 10 Most Anticipated Heavy Music Albums Of 2013!

After an insane year in Heavy Music (in a good and bad way), 2013 has finally arrived and it promises to be a great year for our music. Not only are a lot of the top bands within the game plucking away some brand NEW music, but there are already a ton of great festivals and tours lined up for 2013 (expect a posting about this very soon).

As you all get this NEW year into overdrive, we figured we would remind you of the most anticipated albums of 2013. Here you go:

10) HATEBREED: 

The Connecticut Hardcore Metallers 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).

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9) MEGADETH: 

The Thrash Metal band is working with producer Johnny K on a NEW record, and will be released sometime this year through a NEW label home since the band parted ways with Roadrunner Records.

Album cover: Not available yet
8) BLACK VEIL BRIDES: 

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. Watch our exclusive interview with Andy Biersack HERE!

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7) SUFFOCATION: 

The Long Island Death Metallers will be releasing a brand NEW album entitled  'Pinnacle of Bedlam' on February 15, 2013, via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the trailer for the bands NEW album HERE!

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6) CARCASS: 

The British Metal maniacs have announced that they are working on a NEW album! In an exclusive interview with Decibel Magazine, Jeff Walker (frontman and bassist) confirmed that CARCASS is in the studio working on NEW music. The last time the band released an album was in 1996, which is when 'Swansong' was released. The bands NEW sonic assault should see the light of day sometime in 2013. Read more about the NEW CARCASS!

Album cover: Not available yet
5) KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: 

The bands NEW batch of music with their original vocalist/lyricist Jesse Leach will be released in April of 2013 via Roadrunner Records. According to bassist Mike D'Antonio, the bands sixth studio album is currently being mixed by Andy Sneap. The effort was produced by the bands guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. Watch out exclusive interview about the NEW record with Mike D'Antonio HERE!
Album cover: Not available yet

4) MÖTORHEAD: 

THE Rock N' Roll meisters have announced that they will be entering the studio this January with longtime producer Cameron Webb to begin recording their next studio album for a mid-2013 release. More about the NEW Mötorhead HERE!

Album cover: Not available yet
3) ALICE IN CHAINS: 

Very soon the band will release their as-yet-untitled fifth studio album. The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones) and engineered by Paul Figueroa. The first single from the album is called "Hollow", and it debuted online on December 18, 2012. Listen to "Hollow" HERE!

Album cover: Not available yet
2) METALLICA: 

The reigning kings of the Big Four are currently locked up at their headquarters in San Rafael, California recording a brand NEW album, which should be released sometime in 2013 via their brand NEW record label Blackened Recordings. Here is what the bands drummer Lars Ulrich had to say about the bands NEW music.

Album cover: Not available yet

1) BLACK SABBATH: 

It has been announced that the NEW SABBATH album is tentatively scheduled for release in April 2013 via Vertigo/Universal Republic in the U.S. and Vertigo in all other territories. As previously reported, BLACK SABBATH have written 15 NEW songs since reuniting last year. But the big question is how far along are they with the recording process, specially as guitar legend Tony Iommi battles with cancer. Our good friend Jose Mangin from Sirius XM was recently in Los Angeles, California, gathering some audio clips for Ozzy's Sirius XM channel "Ozzy's Boneyard". Full details about the NEW Sabbath available HERE!

Album cover: Not available yet




So there you have it folks! Let us know at the comments section below, which album you are the most excited about! 

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

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Talk About Performing With DEE SNIDER At The Golden Gods Awards!

Last week, America’s only Hard Rock and Heavy Metal award show took over downtown Los Angeles! The fourth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone® rocked out at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event was broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages.

Prior to their debut performance at the awards show, we had the chance to chat with the members of BLACK VEIL BRIDES about how it felt being the youngest band to perform at the Golden Gods and what the band had planned for their Golden Gods performance (which included a performance with DEE SNIDER). Here is our interview with BLACK VEIL BRIDES at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.



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Official Site of Black Veil Brides

Avenged Sevenfold Announce FREE Show!

Photo: Mary Ouellette / SoundSpike

Avenged Sevenfold recently completed a successful North American run, which saw them headlining the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar festival. Now the band is gearing for a one off show in San Jose, Puerto Rico, which will take place this Saturday, November 19th! Once they return from Puerto Rico, Avenged Sevenfold will kickoff their own headlining "Buried Alive" tour, which launches in Ft. Meyers, Florida on November 23rd (list of tour-dates below). Support for this treck comes from Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, and Black Veil Brides. For this tour Avenged Sevenfold is offering fans very budget conscious ticket costs, ticket prices range from $35 to $45 (including special family four pack offers in particular markets).

Today, the band announced that they will be performing a FREE show at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, on December 16th. However, Uproar ticket holders will be guaranteed free entrance and first pick of seats. Act fast; these tickets will only be available 11/17 at 10am – 11/23 at midnight.

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