Joey Jordison Talks About His NEW Project With Members Of NINE INCH NAILS, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD & DARKEST HOUR!

As previously reported, the multi-talented Joey Jordison from SLIPKNOT/MURDERDOLLS (ex-Rob Zombie) has made it very clear that he is not willing to wait around until Corey Taylor is ready to work on the NEW SLIPKNOT album. He has actually been real busy working on his as of yet untitled NEW musical project.

Jordison recently chatted with Metal Hammer about his project with Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TENET, ZIMMER'S HOLE) and Kris Norris (DARKEST HOUR) on guitar. Here is what he had to say about his next musical venture:

“I’d been working on new Slipknot material since the end of the 'All Hope Is Gone' tour cycle but I ended up with so much stuff I had to take a step back and stop working on it,” he explains. “The time wasn’t right. But I came up with a bunch of material that was really killer and heavy and started taking some of it in a different direction. I started focusing on a lot of the post-Punk and industrial stuff that I’ve always loved and started putting super heavy and brutal guitars over the top of it. That’s how it started. It’s taken me a couple of years to get to this point, but I can honestly say this is the most satisfied I’ve ever been in the studio. I can’t wait for everyone to hear this shit.

“I’ve done the bulk of the work in the studio but now I’ve got Jed [Simon, Strapping Young Lad] and Kris [Norris, Darkest Hour] to play lead guitar on everything,” he adds. “Chris [Vrenna, Nine Inch Nails] is doing the keyboards and synths and all that stuff and I have an unknown guy on vocals. His name’s Henry and he’s super talented and a great vocalist. I didn’t want someone from a known band singing in this band, because then it just becomes some supergroup thing and that’s not what this is.”

Don't forget that SLIPKNOT will be headlining the Download Festival on Friday 14 June 2013, marking the band’s second headline appearance following an explosive set in 2009. They join fellow headliners Iron Maiden on Saturday 15 June and Rammstein on Sunday 16 June.

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The Tim Lambesis Domino Effect Begins To Strike; AS I LAY DYING Forced To Pull From Tour - Statement Available!

In what is easily one of the most shocking stories to surface since the inception of Horns Up Rocks in 2010, Tim Lambesis from AS I LAY DYING remains incarcerated after an undercover Police officer discovered that Lambesis wanted his wife assassinated. Allegedly, Lambesis's wife Meggan was making his life impossible through their undergoing divorce and would even prevent him from seeing his kids. Details HERE!

His band, AS I LAY DYING, had a huge tour lined up with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (one of the hottest bands in the country) and have been forced to pull out as a result of Lambesis's legal troubles. Here is a statement from the band:

“To our fans,

In light of recent events, As I Lay Dying will unfortunately not be taking part in the upcoming tour with Killswitch Engage. Given the circumstances, we feel that it is best for the band to be off the road while the current situation gets sorted. We’d like to thank all of our fans for their ongoing support at this difficult time".

- Jordan, Nick, Phil, and Josh

Killswitch Engage officially announced As I Lay Dying's replacements:

“Since As I Lay Dying has announced they will not be able to join us on this tour…we would like to welcome Darkest Hour, and The Word Alive on the Disarm the Descent 2013 US TOUR!

Please welcome both bands with open arms, ROCK!”

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's "Disarm The Descent" North American tour:
- Thu/May-30: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
- Fri/May-31: Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
- Sat/Jun-01: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- Mon/Jun-03: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
- Tue/Jun-04: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
- Thu/Jun-06: Richmond, VA @ The National
- Fri/Jun-07: Syracuse, NY @ F Shed at the Market
- Sat/Jun-08: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
- Sun/Jun-09: Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- Tue/Jun-11: New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
- Wed/Jun-12: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore - Silver Spring
- Sat/Jun-15: Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
- Sun/Jun-16: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
- Mon/Jun-17: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
- Tue/Jun-18: Sauget, IL @ Pop's Nightclub
- Thu/Jun-20: Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
- Fri/Jun-21: Magna, UT @ The Great Salt Air
- Sat/Jun-22: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
- Sun/Jun-23: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
- Tue/Jun-25: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
- Thu/Jun-27: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
- Fri/Jun-28: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House
- Sat/Jun-29: Billings, MT @ Shrine Auditorium
- Mon/Jul-01: Fargo, ND @ The Venue
- Tue/Jul-02: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- Wed/Jul-03: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
- Fri/Jul-05: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
- Sat/Jul-06: Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
- Sun/Jul-07: Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
- Mon/Jul-08: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes



Related links:
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Joey Jordison is not holding his breath for a NEW SLIPKNOT album & starts NEW project

The multi-talented Joey Jordison from SLIPKNOT/MURDERDOLLS (ex-Rob Zombie) has made it very clear that he is not willing to wait around until Corey Taylor is ready to work on the NEW SLIPKNOT album. Jordison has posted several photos from the studio where he is currently working on a "new project."

More details about the band, which apparently features Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TENET, ZIMMER'S HOLE) and Kris Norris (DARKEST HOUR) on guitar, will be made available "soon," according to Jordison.
While we totally understand that it is not easy for SLIPKNOT to move on after losing their bassist Paul Gray in 2010, Taylor seems to have plenty of time to write music and to tour with STONE SOUR. So lets hope that Taylor commits to SLIPKNOT after STONE SOUR completes their current album cycle in 2015.
Here is Taylor's latest update:

"We're doing five shows this year, all overseas. But it's still not time yet. There's a lot of people in the band getting healthy and trying to stay healthy and I think by getting together and doing this handful of shows, that will encourage them, and that's important.

"It takes a long time to pull yourself out of where we were. We were all in really bad shape and really dark places and right now we just kind of realized, we don't want to be there anymore. You can visit it. You can tap into it. But you don't want to exist in it. That's not life. That's just sustaining pain. For me, I let that go a long time ago and now the rest of the guys in the band are seeing that as well.

"So, we're all just trying to be there for each other and I think we'll start working on new music by probably next year… just kind of throwing demos together, maybe start working on a new album at the end of next year or maybe 2015."

Don't forget that SLIPKNOT will be headlining the Download Festival on Friday 14 June 2013, marking the band’s second headline appearance following an explosive set in 2009. They join fellow headliners Iron Maiden on Saturday 15 June and Rammstein on Sunday 16 June.

Via Blabbermouth

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: SUICIDE SILENCE Turn Into Santa Claus To Make Kids In Need Very Happy - Video Available!

California Deathcore Metallers Suicide Silence, have always been known for setting themselves apart from the competition by creating original music that conveys the bands message flawlessly. Last Christmas, the band decided to take over the role of Santa Claus and deliver presents to kids in need. Here is what the band had to say at the time:

"We sold the shirt Mitch wore in the "You Only Live Once" video and spent all of the money on toys for less fortunate kids. A very special thanks to the Variety Boys & Girls Club: Pueblo Del Sol Unit in Downtown Los Angeles for all of their cooperation. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!"



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.

Last Friday (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. See some video footage HERE!

Here is one of the last interviews that Mitch ever conducted:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

DARKEST HOUR Premiere Music Video For "Severed Into Separates" - Watch It Now!

DARKEST HOUR have debut a brand NEW music video for their single, "Severed Into Separates." Directed by Mihaszna Films, this is by far one of the band's most visually stunning videos to date. Do you agree with this statement? Watch it now and let us know!



The band released their latest record 'The Human Romance' earlier this year to much anticipation with singles like "Love As A Weapon" and "The World Engulfed In Flames," and the highly successful music video for "Savor The Kill".

An instrumental version even made its way onto iTunes, which can be heard HERE.

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DEVILDRIVER Forced To Cancel Australian Tour With SIX FEET UNDER & DARKEST HOUR Due To Dez Fafara's Health Condition - Statement Available!

This just in from DevilDriver's camp: "Sorry to inform everyone that the upcoming DevilDriver Australian tour is cancelled." To this DevilDriver's guitarist Jeff Kendrick added, "Dez has pneumonia and we will NOT be coming to Australia tonight to start the upcoming tour with Six Feet Under and Darkest Hour. My apologies to all you guys but there is nothing we can do."

“I’ve NEVER cancelled a tour before. EVER… I have Pneumonia and I’m restricted from flying for at least 2 weeks. So unfortunately we have to cancel our Australian tour. I respectfully apologize to all our Australian fans, Six Feet Under; Darkest Hour and the folks at SW touring who worked so hard to put this tour together. Thank you for your support. We’ll make it up to you on the next tour.” – Dez Fafara

Ticket holders can go back to the point of purchase for a refund.

The affected dates are as follows:

05/04 Brisbane, AUS – The Tivoli
05/05 Sydney, AUS – The Hi Fi
05/06 Melbourne, AUS – Billboard
05/07 Adelaide, AUS – Fowlers Live
05/09 Perth, AUS – Capitol

Please keep Dez Fafara in your thoughts and prayers! Stay tuned for more information!



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Members Of SUICIDE SILENCE & DARKEST HOUR Discuss "The Eighth Plague Tour" With MACHINE HEAD - Hilarious Video Interview Available!

Machine Head, Suicide Silence and Darkest Hour are currently destroying venues all over North America! Their collective promise of reducing venues to piles of rubble and dust during “The Eighth Plague” tour, has definitely been kept so far.

Last Friday (February 3), these three Metal bands took over the Best Buy Theater in New York City. Going into this show we knew that this lineup would be the perfect recipe for a night of musical greatness! While all three bands possess very different musical styles, they all share the same philosophy: put on a great show in order to make sure that everyone gets their money's worth. Click here to read our show review and to check out some more BADASS pictures

Prior to the start of the show, we ran into the Metal "twins"! No, not Megan and Stacy, we are talking about the lost brothers Mark Heylmun from Suicide Silence and Mike Carrigan from Darkest hour! During the hilarious interview, Mark and Mike talked about their current touring run with Machine Head and how their bands are setting themselves apart from the rest. They also discussed their bands future plans! Watch it now, laugh out loud, and spread it like a disease!



Related links:
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Darkest Hour
Machine Head

Dave McClain Talks About "The Eight Plague Tour" & The Evolution Of MACHINE HEAD!

This past Friday (February 3), the might MACHINE HEAD took over the Best Buy Theater in New York City. Joining the Bay Area Metallers were Suicide Silence and Darkest Hour. Around 9:30, the mighty MACHINE HEAD returned to New York City after many years of not stepping on stage in the city that never stops rocking! Talk about a comeback show. This time around MACHINE HEAD brought with them an impressive aural and visual show that stimulated the senses of 2,000+ headbangers. Hearing their NEW songs live, proved to our ears that once again MACHINE HEAD has reinvented their musical craft with 'Unto The Locust'.

As oppose to other bands that wont perform a significant set time after having numerous albums under their belt, MACHINE HEAD pulled out their musical arsenal and included songs from every single one of their releases. An emotional Robb Flynn thanked New York City for always receiving his band with arms wide open, plenty of adrenaline, and tons of headbanging! Click here to check out our show review and a bunch of badass pictures!

Prior to the destruction that ensues when MACHINE HEAD steps on stage, we had the chance to chat with Dave McClain (MACHINE HEAD's drummer). During the conversation we discussed "The Eight Plague Tour", the bands musical evolution, and MACHINE HEAD's future plans. Check it out and spread the word!





MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain (Remaining Tourdates):

- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield





Video and photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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MACHINE HEAD Return To New York City With “The Eighth Plague” Tour - Badass Pictures Available!

Machine Head are currently destroying venues all over North American on their first headline tour in four years. Their promise of reducing venues to piles of rubble and dust during “The Eighth Plague” tour, has definitely been kept so far.

This past Friday (February 3), the band took over the Best Buy Theater in New York City. Joining the Bay Area Metallers were Suicide Silence and Darkest Hour. Going into this show we knew that this lineup would be the perfect recipe for a night of musical greatness! While all three bands possess very different musical styles, they all share the same philosophy: put on a great show in order to make sure that everyone gets their money's worth.

D.C.'s Darkest Hour kicked off the “The Eighth Plague” New York City show at around 7:30 and took advantage of every minute they had to rock the hell out of the hundreds of headbangers. While their set was short and sweet, they definitely shook the entire floor up and got things warmed up Machine Head and Suicide Silence.

Then it was time for Suicide Silence to stomp on stage and devour ear drums. If there is a band that deserved to open for Machine Head this time around, that band is Suicide Silence. The Californian extreme Metallers never go on stage unprepared, because they understand how competitive the music market is today. Their live show is one to be reckon with and we predict many more years of musical madness for these young bucks.

Around 9:30, the mighty MACHINE HEAD returned to New York City after many years of not stepping on stage in the city that never stops rocking! Talk about a comeback show. This time around MACHINE HEAD brought with them an impressive aural and visual show that stimulated the senses of over 2,000 headbangers. Hearing their NEW songs live, proved to our ears that once again MACHINE HEAD has reinvented their musical craft with 'Unto The Locust'.

As oppose to other bands that wont perform a significant set time after having numerous albums under their belt, MACHINE HEAD pulled out their musical arsenal and included songs from every single one of their releases. An emotional Robb Flynn thanked New York City for always receiving his band with arms wide open, plenty of adrenaline, and tons of headbanging!

MACHINE HEAD's Setlist - New York City (February 3, 2012:

1) I Am Hell (Sonata in C#)
2) Be Still and Know
3) Imperium
4) Beautiful Mourning
5) The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears
6) Locust
7) This Is the End
8) Aesthetics Of Hate
9) Old
10) Darkness Within
11) Bulldozer
12) Ten Ton Hammer
13) Who We Are

Encore:
14) Halo
15) Davidian

So far Machine Head has exceeded all expectations and have definitely proven their elite status amongst today’s massive array of Heavy Metal artists. Actually, "Unto The Locust" doubled on the #54 Billboard Top 200 debut chart position of the band’s 2007 Grammy-nominated release, "The Blackening", Machine Head have topped themselves again with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, "Unto The Locust", with over 17,000 albums scanned. The band is currently gearing up for their North American tour.



MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain (Remaining Tourdates):

- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield







Video and photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Machine Head Invite Young Fan On Stage To Perform "Aesthetics Of Hate" - Video Available!

Machine Head are currently destroying venues all over North American on their first headline tour in four years. Their promise of reducing venues to piles of rubble and dust during “The Eighth Plague” tour, has definitely been kept so far.

This past Sunday (January 30), the band took over The Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York. Once again they invited a young member of the audience to join them on stage to perform their epic song "Aesthetics Of Hate", which they dedicated to Dimebag Darrell Abbott! You can watch the video below.



So far Machine Head has exceeded all expectations and have definitely proven their elite status amongst today’s massive array of Heavy Metal artists. Actually, "Unto The Locust" doubled on the #54 Billboard Top 200 debut chart position of the band’s 2007 Grammy-nominated release, "The Blackening", Machine Head have topped themselves again with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, "Unto The Locust", with over 17,000 albums scanned. The band is currently gearing up for their North American tour.



MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain (Remaining Tourdates):

- 1/31, Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 2/1, Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
- 2/2, Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 2/3, New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
- 2/4, Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield





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Members of Municipal Waste Join Forces With Former Members of Darkest Hour To Form IRON REAGAN - 4 Song Demo Available!

Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste, No Friends), LandPhil Hall (Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse), Ryan Parish (Darkest Hour, Suppression, City of Caterpillar) and Paul Burnette (Darkest Hour, Crack Head) have formed a ripping NEW band called IRON REAGAN.

IRON REAGAN just released a free 4 song demo available on their bandcamp page. The Demo was recorded in Richmond, Virginia by Landphil and Mastered by Mammoth Sound.



The band will be playing their first show this Sunday in Richmond, VA at Strange Matter with Weekend Nacho's, Full of Hell and others. Visit www.strangematterrva.com/ for more details on the show.

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IRON REAGAN on Bandcamp

Machine Head Unleash Promo Video For “The Eighth Plague” Tour!

Machine Head are ready to embark on their first headline tour in four years. They’ll be reducing venues to piles of rubble and dust during “The Eighth Plague” tour, that’s for sure.

Watch the band’s tour commercial and try not to headbang in the process. Watch it now, enjoy, and have your face ripped off!



So far Machine Head has exceeded all expectations and have definitely proven their elite status amongst today’s massive array of Heavy Metal artists. Actually, "Unto The Locust" doubled on the #54 Billboard Top 200 debut chart position of the band’s 2007 Grammy-nominated release, "The Blackening", Machine Head have topped themselves again with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, "Unto The Locust", with over 17,000 albums scanned. The band is currently gearing up for their North American tour.

MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain:

- 1/15, Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
- 1/17, Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
- 1/19, St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
- 1/20, Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom
- 1/21, Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 1/22, Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 1/24, Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 1/26, Portland, ME @ State Theatre
- 1/27, Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
- 1/28, Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy
- 1/29, Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 1/31, Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 2/1, Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
- 2/2, Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 2/3, New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
- 2/4, Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield





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Machine Head's Phil Demmel Discusses NEW DVD & Announces Engagement!

As we all know, Machine Head's Phil Demmel is not only one of the most talented shredders in Heavy Music today, but he is also one of the nicest guys in the music business. Recently, Artisan News caught up with Demmel at the Dimebash event at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. During the interview, Demmel spoke about the production of the band's long-awaited DVD featuring footage from the extensive tour in support of 2007's critically acclaimed album "The Blackening".

"We toured on 'The Blackening' for three years, [played] almost four hundred shows, [and] we have footage from everything," commented Demmel. "So much happened on that tour — our drummer's mom died, my dad died… So much happened to us. We almost broke up, we went to therapy… All this different shit happened. So we're trying to put all of this together. It's just too much [to include in a single DVD package]. So we wanna whittle it down and create a cool story."



In other news, Phil Demmel recently announced that he is engaged to Bleeding Through's keyboardist Marta Peterson. Demmel and Peterson started dating when their bands toured together in Australia and Japan in early 2010. Peterson was twice named "Hottest Chick" in Metal by Revolver magazine.

"I met the girl of my dreams in Australia the last time we were down there. One of the greatest things that has ever happened to me was on that run. I have very special memories of Australia and knowing that I was in love for the first time when I was in Brisbane." - Phil Demmel

Phil has a five-year-old son, Jadon Philip Demmel, with "rock model" Jamie Jagger.

So far Machine Head has exceeded all expectations and have definitely proven their elite status amongst today’s massive array of Heavy Metal artists. Actually, "Unto The Locust" doubled on the #54 Billboard Top 200 debut chart position of the band’s 2007 Grammy-nominated release, "The Blackening", Machine Head have topped themselves again with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, "Unto The Locust", with over 17,000 albums scanned. The band is currently gearing up for their North American tour.

MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain:

- 1/15, Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
- 1/17, Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
- 1/19, St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
- 1/20, Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom
- 1/21, Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 1/22, Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 1/24, Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 1/26, Portland, ME @ State Theatre
- 1/27, Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
- 1/28, Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy
- 1/29, Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 1/31, Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 2/1, Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
- 2/2, Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 2/3, New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
- 2/4, Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield





Related links:
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Suicide Silence Turn Into Santa Clause - Video Available!

California Deathcore Metallers Suicide Silence, have always been known for setting themselves apart from the competition by creating original music that conveys the bands message flawlessly. Recently, the band decided to take over the role of Santa Clause and deliver presents to kids in need. Here is the band's official statement:

"We sold the shirt Mitch wore in the "You Only Live Once" video and spent all of the money on toys for less fortunate kids. A very special thanks to the Variety Boys & Girls Club: Pueblo Del Sol Unit in Downtown Los Angeles for all of their cooperation. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!"



In other Suicide Silence news, the band is scheduled to hit the road in mid January with Machine Head, Darkest Hour and Rise To Remain. Here are the tourdates:

- 1/15, Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
- 1/17, Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
- 1/19, St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
- 1/20, Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom
- 1/21, Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 1/22, Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 1/24, Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 1/26, Portland, ME @ State Theatre
- 1/27, Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
- 1/28, Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy
- 1/29, Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 1/31, Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 2/1, Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
- 2/2, Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 2/3, New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
- 2/4, Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

Machine Head 2012 North American Tour - Full Details Announced!

Machine Head are pleased to announce their upcoming North American headlining tour with support acts Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, and Rise To Remain. The tour kicks off on January 15th in Denver, CO and will tour through North American for the remainder of the month, coming to a close on February 18th in the band’s hometown area of San Francisco, CA. Stay tuned for more updates on the tour and see below for all current tour dates.

MACHINE HEAD W/ Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise To Remain:

- 1/15, Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
- 1/17, Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
- 1/19, St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
- 1/20, Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom
- 1/21, Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 1/22, Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 1/24, Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 1/26, Portland, ME @ State Theatre
- 1/27, Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
- 1/28, Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy
- 1/29, Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 1/31, Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 2/1, Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
- 2/2, Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
- 2/3, New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
- 2/4, Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 2/6, Norfolk, VA @ NorVA Theatre
- 2/7, Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 2/8, Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 2/10, New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- 2/11, Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/12, San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
- 2/13, Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 2/15, Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 2/16, Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
- 2/17, Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
- 2/18, San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

In celebration of the upcoming headline tour, Machine Head and CraveOnline.com are giving away one Epiphone Robb Flynn Love/Death Baritone Flying-V to a lucky winner! Make sure to head to CraveOnline.com to enter for your chance to win! For information and specifications on the Love/Death Flying-V, see the link below.

Machine Head recently unveiled their new music video for the single 'Locust'. The track 'Locust' is cut from the band's latest Billboard-charting album, "Unto The Locust". The video is directed by veteran Machine Head video director Mike Sloat and features motion picture-quality computer-generated imagery that includes a sinister swarm of locusts enveloping the band in a cloud of darkness and chaos, much like the ominous track itself. The incredible effects were all created by a team of veteran Hollywood CGI artists and monster makers including album art designer Paul Gerrard who all helped bring Paul's amazing album artwork to life.



The bands latest release bludgeoned into the charts last month with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut. Released in North America on September 27th, 2011 via Roadrunner Records, "Unto The Locust" is widely-regarded as a new opus in modern Metal, garnering stellar reviews referring to it as “a breathtaking work”, “one of 2011’s essential albums”, “a modern Metal masterpiece”, “the most accomplished record [MACHINE HEAD] has ever recorded”, and “album of the year” by several of today’s top music publications and entertainment journalists. Be sure to purchase "Unto The Locust" on iTunes or physically at Best Buy or your local music retailer.



Video & Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Machine Head Announce North American Tour!

Bay Area Metallers Machine Head have been pretty busy in 2011... between the production and promotion of their seventh studio album entitled "Unto The Locust" and various tours, the band is definitely warmed up for what's to come in 2012. Not only will Machine Head be headlining next years Wacken Open Air Festival, but today the band announced that in February of 2012 they will be embarking on a U.S. headlining tour with Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour and Rise To Remain! So far, Ticketmaster.com has listed the following dates:

- Feb. 06: Norfolk, VA - The Norva
- Feb. 08: Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
- Feb. 18: San Francisco, CA - The Warfield

Machine Head recently unleashed their brand NEW video for their song 'Locust'. Taken from Machine Head's NEW album "Unto The Locust" (Released on September 27 via Roadrunner Records). The video was directed by Mike Sloat, who previously worked on Machine Head's videos for "Imperium", "Days Turn Blue To Gray", "Aesthetics Of Hate", "Now I Lay Thee Down" and "Halo". This is what Sloat had to say about the new Machine Head video.



"The video is all based on the artwork from the album as well as the vision of the artist, Paul Gerrard. Together we hashed out some concepts for attack scenes as well as the band's performance.

"We shot the band on green screen in Philadelphia on August 1st, 2011. It was on a 'off' date from the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. There's well over 600 shots in the video, all of which have varying levels of CG effects, and ended up taking over two months to complete. It is easily the BIGGEST music video I've ever done. With so many CG shots, we had to divide the work among several CG FX people and editors. Once the shots came back, I would edit them in and start the color effects and any last minute tweaks I wanted to add.

"Since the song is so long (six minutes and sixteen seconds for the edited version!!), we had a LOT of time to cover, so I began making up scenarios as I edited; the bearded guy at the window, the woman and child, the bloody attack scenes, the church steeple being smashed...these were all made up on the spot as I was editing and found that I needed more scenes! It was actually pretty fun to have to be creative 'on the fly.' The band wasn't able to see very much until the first edit was done (about six weeks after the shoot). From there we tweaked the edit and the look until we found what we wanted. It was a VERY long process, but the end result is pretty great, I think."

So far the band has exceeded all expectations and have definitely proven their elite status amongst today’s massive array of Heavy Metal artists. Actually, "Unto The Locust" doubled on the #54 Billboard Top 200 debut chart position of the band’s 2007 Grammy-nominated release, "The Blackening", Machine Head have topped themselves again with a remarkable #22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, "Unto The Locust", with over 17,000 albums scanned.

European Tour with DevilDriver and Darkest Hour:

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



Video & Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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The 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour - NYC Irving Plaza Recap!

One week ago the tri-state area Headbangers joined forces at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza (formerly The Fillmore) for the 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour. While we could sit here and write to you how awesome the show was and why every band slayed, we prefer to invite you to check out our Official Recap featuring members of The Black Dahilia Murder, Whitechapel, Darkest Hour, Dying Fetus and Powerglove. So sit back, relax and get ready to get slaughtered!!!

MORE IMAGES COMING VERY SOON!

Remaining Tour-Dates:

08/19 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
08/20 San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
08/21 Dallas, TX – House Of Blues

Special thanks to Steve Lars, Paul Sosa, Metal Blade Records, EONE Music, Relapse Records, all the bands, all the fans, the Irving Plaza staff, and of course the Summer Slaughter Tour Staff for organizing this killer event year after year.

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The 2011 GWAR B-Q Lineup & Details!

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

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

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

\m/ MAIN STAGE

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

\m/ SECOND STAGE

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

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

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

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

There are also TWO other premium ticket deals:

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

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

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





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The 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour

The lineup for the 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour has been announced and it promises to be one of the heaviest tours of the year. The event will be headlined by The Black Dahilia Murder, who will be joined by Whitechapel, Darkest Hour, Six Feet Under, Dying Fetus, As Blood Runs Black, Oceano, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Powerglove.

The tour dates and venues for this years Summer Slaughter Tour will be announced on Wednesday April 20. Additionally, there will be one more band on this years tour that the fans get to pick!

Here are the bands that you can vote for: Dawn Of Ashes, Revocation (my personal pick), Neuraxis, Conducting From The Grave, The Contortionist, Within The Ruins, Volumes, Augury, 7 Horns 7 Eyes (recently signed to Century Media), Rings Of Saturn, and Structures. You can vote right here!

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