Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals Premiere The Title Track For 'Walk Through Exits Only'!

Philip Anselmo's upcoming first solo album 'Walk Through Exits Only' will be released on July 16 (Housecore Records/Megaforce) and will take the group to a total of sixteen important markets over a three-week period (see tour dates below). Today (May 29), Anselmo is premiering the title track of his highly anticipated solo album. Check it out below (courtesy of Loudwire):



With one additional date to be announced, the confirmed itinerary for the "Technicians of Distortion" tour (starring: Philip Anselmo & The Illegals, Warbeast, Author and Punisher) is as follows:

JULY:

- 31: Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

AUGUST:

- 2: Wooly's, Des Moines, IA
- 3: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
- 4: House of Blues, Chicago, IL
- 6: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
- 7: The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
- 9: Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
- 10: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONT Canada
- 11: Heavy MTL Festival, Montreal, QC Canada
- 13: The Palladium, Worcester, MA
- 14: Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
- 16: Best Buy Theatre, New York, NY
- 17: Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
- 18: The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
- 20: The Masquerade - Heaven Stage, Atlanta, GA

Log onto http://www.thehousecorerecords.com/ > ARTISTS for ticketing information.

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo Announces First Ever Solo Tour!

Philip H. Anselmo will take to the road for his first-ever solo tour, "Technicians of Distortion," which will kick off July 31 in Tulsa, OK. On this tour, Anselmo will be joined by his back up band The Illegals - guitarist Marzi Montazeri, bassist Steve Taylor, and Jose Manual Gonzalez on drums. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 23 - log onto http://www.thehousecorerecords.com/ > ARTISTS for ticketing information.

"Technicians of Distortion" is in support of Anselmo's upcoming solo release, 'Walk Through Exits Only', due out July 16 (Housecore Records/Megaforce) and will take the group to a total of sixteen important markets over a three-week period. Warbeast, who are signed to Anselmo's Housecore Record label and just released their NEW album 'Destroy' (produced by Anselmo), along with industrial doom and drone Metal one-man band Author and Punisher, will provide support on all dates.

"It is an incredible pleasure to do my first solo tour with my brothers in Warbeast and to introduce the mighty Author and Punisher to the Exrteme Music audience properly," said Anselmo.  "This is a killer program of insane variety, so come out and support the gigs!!!!"

Fans can expect a hard-core, stripped-down production that is focused on a set list that will include all songs on 'Walk Through Exits Only' as well as lots of extras.

With one additional date to be announced, the confirmed itinerary for the "Technicians of Distortion" tour is as follows:

JULY:

- 31: Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

AUGUST:

- 2: Wooly's, Des Moines, IA
- 3: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
- 4: House of Blues, Chicago, IL
- 6: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
- 7: The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
- 9: Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
- 10: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONT Canada
- 11: Heavy MTL Festival, Montreal, QC Canada
- 13: The Palladium, Worcester, MA
- 14: Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
- 16: Best Buy Theatre, New York, NY
- 17: Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
- 18: The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
- 20: The Masquerade - Heaven Stage, Atlanta, GA




Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo Premieres NEW Song Out Of Upcoming Solo Record!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. Here is a taste of what you can expect to hear. This song is called "Usurper's Bastard Rant" and it has a similar vibe to Anselmo's SUPERJOINT RITUAL. Check it out at the following link:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/philip-h-anselmo-and-the-illegals-rage-through-usurpers-bastard-rant-song-premiere-20130513 

Pre-Order your copy today! Check out our bundles and other Housecore Store exclusive/ limited time offers. Here is the link:

http://www.thehousecorestore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=THCS

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo's First Solo Album Available For Pre-Order Now!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. 

Pre-Order your copy today! Check out our bundles and other Housecore Store exclusive/ limited time offers. Here is the link:

http://www.thehousecorestore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=THCS

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Here is a taste of Philip Anselmo & The Illegals:




Related links:
Housecore Records

Cam Pipes from 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has great advice for Upcoming Artists!

Cam Pipes from 3 INCHES OF BLOOD recently shared his top 5 tips for being on the road with Digitaltourbus.com. Here a few of those very useful tips:


- The most important thing for touring is being in a band with people you can tolerate to be around. You might have the most amazing musician on a given instrument, but if they are an asshole then your touring life is going to be hell. 99% of touring happens off stage so you need to be able to hang out with like-minded people. If you’ve never toured before, try doing something small like a week or two. You may have done tons of shows in your hometown but nothing will test your band’s limits like the dynamics of touring.

- Know your place and be respectful. On tour there is a pecking order. Obey the headliner’s techs and stage manager. Do not eat any catering until you get the ok from the headliner’s tour manager. Do not go into the other bands dressing rooms without permission and under no circumstances do you take ANYTHING on their rider without prior consent. Bands above you got there for a reason, either because they caught a break and got some fast tracked success or they did it the old fashioned way and slugged it out building their fan base over time. Either way, they draw more people than you and you need to recognize that. The less greenhorn tendencies you show the better impressions you will leave on other bands and their crew and that will result in getting other tour opportunities in the future.

Read the rest of this his tips HERE!

Don't forget to catch 3 INCHES OF BLOOD on the road with GOATWHORE!

3 INCHES OF BLOOD and GOATWHORE Co-headline tour:

- 04/25: Fredericton, NB @ Lava Vodka Bar
- 04/26: Moncton, NB @ OC Nightclubv
- 04/27: Halifax, NS @ Michael's
 
3 INCHES OF BLOOD and Goatwhore with Revocation and Ramming Speed:

- 04/28: Bucksport, ME @ The Kave
- 04/29: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
- 04/30: Burlington, VT @ Nectar's
- 05/01: Middletown, NY @ Sounds Asylum
- 05/02: Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
- 05/03: Toronto, ON @ Opera House
- 05/04: Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class*
*no Revocation

Related links:
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace
3 Inches Of Blood on Facebook

Philip Anselmo Reveals Album Artwork & Release Date For His 1st Ever Solo Album!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. 

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Anselmo and THE ILLEGALS will support the NEW album with a major North American tour planned for this summer. Anselmo, who is up for "Best Vocalist" at this year's Revolver Golden Gods awards, will make a special appearance at that event. 

Here is a taste of Philip Anselmo & The Illegals:



Via Blabbermouth 

Related links:
Housecore Records

PRIMUS Announce Special Edition Of 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese'; “Mystery Vinyl” Challenge Announced!

In a restoration personally overseen by the one and only Les Claypool, PRIMUS’ acclaimed ‘Sailing The Seas Of Cheese’ has been newly mixed in stereo and Dolby 5.1 Surround for the first time since its 1991 debut for an expanded deluxe edition. This historic release will see the light of day on May 21 via Universal Music Enterprises.

The deluxe edition will feature:

- The album’s NEW stereo mix on CD and the new 5.1 surround mix on Blu-ray or DVD
- Three exclusive, previously unreleased bonus tracks, including two live recordings from PRIMUS’ 2012 “3D Tour” and a Bassnectar Remix of “Here Come The Bastards”
- A 200-gram vinyl LP to be released on the same date also features Claypool’s NEW stereo mix of the album.

PLUS, in a “Mystery Vinyl” challenge for fans, 1000 unmarked, randomly selected copies will contain the NEW stereo mix on a yellow vinyl LP instead of black.

Upcoming PRIMUS shows:
- 05/09: Napa, CA at Bottle Rock Festival
- 05/24-27: Quincy, WA at The Gorge (‘Sasquatch Festival‘)
- 06/06-09: Hunter Mountain, NY at Mountain Jam Festival

Related links:
PRIMUS' official site

Jimmy Bower From EYEHATEGOD & DOWN Is A Father - Image Available!

Congratulations are in order to Jimmy and Dana Bower as they welcome their NEW born baby: Maddie Rae Bower!

Jimmy, an active member of EYEHATEGOD and DOWN, got married to Dana last March. And guess who married them? Noneother than EYEHATEGOD's Mike Williams! Here is a picture of the baby:

Here is a recent interview we conducted with Jimmy:



Related links:
Official Site of Eyehategod

PRIMUS Announce A Batch Of Tour Dates Including Shows In Mexico & New Orleans!

In support of their latest album 'Green Naugahyde' (order it HERE), PRIMUS will be performing in Mexico and New Orleans this March. Dates for that run and some festivals they have lined up to follow can be found below:

- 03/08: New Orleans, LA at Buku Music + Art Project
- 03/11: Mexico City, MEX at Auditorio BlackBerry
- 03/12: Mexico City, MEX at Auditorio BlackBerry
- 03/13: Mexico City, MEX at Auditorio BlackBerry
- 05/09: Napa, CA at Bottle Rock Festival
- 05/24-27: Quincy, WA at The Gorge (‘Sasquatch Festival‘)
- 06/06-09: Hunter Mountain, NY at Mountain Jam Festival

Related links:
PRIMUS' official site

Mike IX Williams: 1st CORRECTIONS HOUSE Interview + Update On NEW EYEHATEGOD + Jail Poetry!!

Every time we get to chat with Mike IX Williams from EYEHATEGOD, he comes across as a very genuine, outrageous and artistic individual. He definitely does not follow a text book when it comes to his creative projects, and he never jumps into any project in which he can't bring in his unique vision.

His latest project, which he says it is not a project, is called CORRECTIONS HOUSE. The idea behind CORRECTIONS HOUSE is to create a sonic experience that is completely unpredictable. The bands music, which is impossible to categorize, mixes spoken word, guitar sounds, and plenty of sound escapes.

The group is currently trekking through the United States of Metal, so make sure you check them out. On Monday, January 21, we were able to catch their first full concert ever at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York. Right after they were done delivering a very unique sonic experience to all those who attended, we had the chance to chat with Mike IX Williams about CORRECTIONS HOUSE, the NEW EYEHATEGOD record, and he even told us about this poetry book entitled "Cancer as a Social Activity" which he wrote mostly while in jail. Watch this exclusive interview, and support underground Metal!

CORRECTIONS HOUSE Winter Tour 2013 (remaining tour dates):

2/09/2013 Red 7 - Austin, TX

2/10/2013 Bryan Street Tavern - Dallas, TX

2/11/2013 Opolis – Norman, OK

2/13/2013 Slowdown - Omaha, NE

2/15/2013 Moon Room - Denver, CO

CORRECTIONS HOUSE is: 

- Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod)
- Scott Kelly (Neurosis)
- Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium)
- Bruce Lamont (Yakuza)

Related links:
Corrections House 
Eyehategod

Philip Anselmo Is Not Happy About The Super Bowl Coming To New Orleans, Find Out Why!

Last year, when Artisan News spoke with Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN) about his favorite NFL team the NOLA Saints, Anselmo said that because of bountygate and botched suspensions he's got no love for the NFL, comissioner Roger Goodell, and the Super Bowl in his city (scheduled to take place this Saturday, 2/3).

Here is what Anselmo had to say at the time:

As previously reported, Anselmo and Housecore Records thrashers WARBEAST have released a NEW split album entitled 'War of the Gargantuas'. The split, which is a total tease, includes two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by Anselmo. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass. Get it HERE!

Don't forget to catch Anselmo on tour with DOWN on “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII”. The tour also features WARBEAST. The entire upcoming tour is dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Scaccia.  

To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

DOWN and WARBEAST 2013 U.S. Tour (Remaining Dates):

1/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

1/30: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

2/1: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Philip Anselmo

GOATWHORE & 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Join Forces For a North American Tour - Full Agenda Available!

New Orleans, LA natives Goatwhore will be embarking on their first tour of 2013 this April. The co-headline tour begins in on April 11th in Kamloops, BC with one of Canada's finest Metal exports, 3 Inches of Blood! The tour will swing back into the states for shows in the Midwest and on the east coast, including an appearance at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest XV. At the end of April, supporting acts Revocation and Ramming Speed will complete the lineup. The confirmed list of shows can be seen below.

Goatwhore's latest release, 'Blood for the Master', debuted on Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Current Albums at #171. The album also debuted on the following Billboard charts: #4 on the Heatseeker (New Artist) chart, #12 on the Current Hard Music chart, #21 on the Hard Music Chart (overall**), and #31 on Top Independent Albums chart and hit iTunes Rock chart at #19*. Blood for the Master also hit charts in Canada, coming in at #142 on the Top 200 Current Albums chart, #18 on the Hard Chart, #1 on iTunes Metal*, #17 iTunes Rock*, and #152 iTunes Top 200*. (*iTunes numbers from street date - **chart includes catalog)

3 INCHES OF BLOOD and GOATWHORE Co-headline tour:

- 04/10: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre (Goatwhore ONLY)
- 04/11: Kamloops, BC @ Level Night Club
- 04/12: Calgary, AB @ Gateway
- 04/13: Edmonton, AB @ Avenue Theatre
- 04/14: Regina, SK @ Exchange
- 04/15: Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo Cabaret
- 04/16: Eau Claire, WI @ House Of Rock
- 04/17: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
- 04/18: Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups
- 04/19: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
- 04/20: Worcester, MA @ Palladium / New England Metal Fest
- 04/21: Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques
- 04/22: Quebec City, QC @ L'Agitee
- 04/24: Charlottetown, NB @ Hunter's Ale House
- 04/25: Fredericton, NB @ Lava Vodka Bar
- 04/26: Moncton, NB @ OC Nightclubv
- 04/27: Halifax, NS @ Michael's
 
GOATWHORE and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD with Revocation and Ramming Speed:

- 04/28: Bucksport, ME @ The Kave
- 04/29: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
- 04/30: Burlington, VT @ Nectar's
- 05/01: Middletown, NY @ Sounds Asylum
- 05/02: Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
- 05/03: Toronto, ON @ Opera House
- 05/04: Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class*
*no Revocation

Related links:
Goatwhore on Metal Blade
Goatwhore on Facebook
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace
3 Inches Of Blood on Facebook

"House Of Shock" Documentary Soundtrack To Feature Members Of Slayer, Exodus, Amen & More!

According to The PRP, a NEW Metal supergroup has united forces to create a soundtrack for a documentary about the House Of Shock (Philip Anselmo‘s New Orleans-based haunted house). The lineup features:

- Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo
- Exodus guitarist (and current Slayer fill-in) Gary Holt
- Ex-Queens Of The Stone Age, etc. bassist Nick Oliveri
- Amen vocalist Casey Chaos.

During the last few weeks, recording sessions have been taking place in with producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) overseeing the project. An interview with members of the group that suggests that the project could continue on past the aforementioned documentary can be read HERE.



Photo credit: Studio Jonkillz

Related links:
House Of Shock

BOWER POWER: DOWN, EYEHATEGOD & HAARP = Triple Dose Of Lethal NOLA Metal!

Following a successful takeover of Australia, Louisiana’s favorite Hardcore, blues-based, post-amplificated dirgesmiths, EYEHATEGOD, brought their sonic debauchery to Brooklyn, New York for two very special concerts. The shows furious show took place on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn.

Right after EYEHATEGOD stepped off the stage, we chatted with the bands guitarist Jimmy Bower, who is also the drummer of DOWN. During the conversation we discussed the present and future of EYEHATEGOD, and about the NEW DOWN EP 'Down IV: Part 1 (The Purple EP)'! We also chatted about the differences between touring with two bands that are of complete different calibers. Bower also discussed the NOLA music scene, and how bands like haarp and WARBEAST are worth for everyone to listen to.

Without further due, here is our exclusive interview with Jimmy Bower! We also added an extra bonus interview with haarp's drummer Keith Sierra Jr, right after the bands New York City show with DOWN! Sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy!



Related links:
Eyehategod's Official Site
Down's Official Site
Haarp's Official Site

EYEHATEGOD To Perform In Brooklyn NY Tonight & Tomorrow Night!

Following a successful takeover of Australia, Louisiana’s favorite Hardcore, blues-based, post-amplificated dirgesmiths, EYEHATEGOD, will bring their sonic debauchery to Brooklyn, New York for two very special concerts. The shows are expected to take place tonight (November 27) and tomorrow night (November 28) at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn.

EYEHATEGOD in Brooklyn, NY:

- 11/27/2012: Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus Bar
- 11/28/2012: Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus Bar

In related news, new track “New Orleans Is The New Vietnam” will make its recorded debut in 7” form via A389 Recordings later this summer. For further info visit: http://www.a389records.com.



Related links:
Eyehategod's Official Site
Eyehategod on Facebook
Mike Williams' Official Site

METALLICA Debut At 'Voodoo Music + Arts Experience' - Video Available!

Once again, METALLICA wrote Heavy Music history as they performed for the first time ever at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at the New Orleans City Park. METALLICA's performance took place on yesterday (October 27) and you can watch video of the bands performance below.

As previously reported, the band joined the festival billing as the replacement for GREEN DAY, which canceled its Voodoo appearance two weeks ago, presumably due to frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's onstage breakdown and subsequent rehab enrollment.

METALLICA's setlist:

01. Hit The Lights
02. Master Of Puppets
03. Holier Than Thou
04. Harvester Of Sorrow
05. Of Wolf And Man
06. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
07. All Nightmare Long
08. Sad But True
09. Fade To Black
10. Orion
11. One
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls
13. Blackened
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman
16. Creeping Death
17. Battery
18. Seek And Destroy

“We got a message about two days ago asking us if we were able to fill in for Green Day because Billie Joe was having some issues,” guitarist Kirk Hammett told Fuse. ”We discussed it between the four of us and we all said, ‘Yeah.’ It would be a great thing for us to do and it would also be great to help out Billie Joe because he’s a friend of ours and we love Green Day. If we can help them out in any way possible, we’re always happy to do it because we love those guys. It’s a honor for us that they approached us and asked if we could fill in.”

Lars Ulrich added: "We are excited to be part of our first ever Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Our good friends and fellow Bay Area residents Green Day had to unfortunately cancel their plans to be there, so we are more than happy to fill in for them in our own unique way. We’re hoping we can fill those very large shoes and do them proud."

Green Day drummer Tre Cool announced his band would not be playing at the festival earlier this week, stating, "We had to put the life of our friend in front of everything."

Recently, Warner Bros. Records chairman Rob Cavallo, Green Day's longtime producer, released an update statement about the Punk icon, and revealed, "His rehab is no joke. He's under medical supervision for a while to get him clean."

Cavallo fears more shows will be cancelled to accommodate the star's recovery: "His doctors are still evaluating. All I can say is I don't know if we'll see him before or after Christmas. It's basically undetermined when he'll be back."























Related links:
METALLICA's Official Site

METALLICA Decided To Help Out GREEN DAY Because "They Love Those Guys"!

A few weeks back we reported that while Punk Rockers GREEN DAY were performing at the IHeartRadio music awards on Saturday, September 22nd, the promoter allegedly cut the bands set in half in order to give USHER some extra time during his set. As a result, Billie Joe Armstrong had an onstage melt down when the band was prompted that they have 1 minute left during their hit song "Basket Case". You can watch video of the incident HERE.

Following Billy Joe's meltdown, GREEN DAY's camp released the following statement via their Facebook page:

"Billie Joe is seeking treatment for substance abuse. We would like everyone to know that our set was not cut short by Clear Channel and to apologize to those we offended at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas. We regretfully must postpone some of our upcoming promotional appearances."

The band has also been forced to cancel their appearance at the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience in New Orleans on October 27th. Thankfully, the band have found a pretty solid fill-in: METALLICA!

“We got a message about two days ago asking us if we were able to fill in for Green Day because Billie Joe was having some issues,” guitarist Kirk Hammett told Fuse. ”We discussed it between the four of us and we all said, ‘Yeah.’ It would be a great thing for us to do and it would also be great to help out Billie Joe because he’s a friend of ours and we love Green Day. If we can help them out in any way possible, we’re always happy to do it because we love those guys. It’s a honor for us that they approached us and asked if we could fill in.”

Lars Ulrich added: "We are excited to be part of our first ever Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Our good friends and fellow Bay Area residents Green Day had to unfortunately cancel their plans to be there, so we are more than happy to fill in for them in our own unique way. We’re hoping we can fill those very large shoes and do them proud."

Green Day drummer Tre Cool announced his band would not be playing at the festival earlier this week, stating, "We had to put the life of our friend in front of everything."

On Friday, Warner Bros. Records chairman Rob Cavallo, Green Day's longtime producer, released an update statement about the Punk icon, and revealed, "His rehab is no joke. He's under medical supervision for a while to get him clean."

Cavallo fears more shows will be cancelled to accommodate the star's recovery: "His doctors are still evaluating. All I can say is I don't know if we'll see him before or after Christmas. It's basically undetermined when he'll be back."

GREEN DAY's upcoming Tour  Dates:

NOVEMBER:

26th: Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
27th: Kennewick, WA Toyota Arena
29th: Salem, OR Salem Armory Auditorium

DECEMBER:

1st:  Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium
2nd: Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre
4th: Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
10th: Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre

JANUARY:

7th: Green Bay, WI Resch Arena
8th: Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
10th: Wilkes Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena
11th: State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center – Penn State Univ.
 13th: Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
14th: Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center
16th: Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
18th: Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
19th: Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
21st: Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
22nd: Philadelphia, PA Liacourias Center – Temple University
24th: Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center
 25th: Portland, ME Cumberland Civic Center
27th: Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi Arena
29th: Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre
30th: Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center – Cleveland State Univ.

FEBRUARY:

1st: Moline, IL I Wireless Center
 2nd: Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Memorial Col
4th: Omaha, NE CenturyLink Arena
6th: Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center
8th: Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena

Related links:
GREEN DAY's Official Site
METALLICA's Official Site

haarp Is Ready To Jam With DOWN; NEW Album Due Out In September!

New Orleans Metallers, haarp, will embark on an eight-date journey next month supporting DOWN. Set to commence on September 21 in Saint Louis, Missouri, the band will bring their sonic wreckage through the Midwest and down the East Coast, coming to a close on September 29 in Sayreville, New Jersey. See confirmed dates below.

haarp will be touring in support of their soon-to-be-unleashed 'Husks' full-length. Set for release on September 18, 2012 through Housecore Records, the follow-up to 2010’s 'The Filth' was recorded at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center, Fountainbleau Room 7011, and Nodferatu’s Lair by Philip H. Anselmo, engineered by Steve Berrigan and Nathan Weidenhaft and mastered at Visceral Sounds by Scott Hull.

Said HeavyPlanet in an early review of the three-song beast: “Planting their feet as sludge Metal gods, haarp take their time trimming the fat and let the truth simmer. Between the sludge barrages and atmospheric back roads is tempered, expertly-timed black gold. The band's proficient but patient approach is lined with beautifully rich and vile vision. Husks isn't merely another NOLA sludge-Metal record; it's a sonic catapult for a band wholly deserving of every accolade they accrue. Take a walk through these rotting woods and sink with your sorrow. When the animals finally smell your stink, haarp will be waiting.” Adds Metal Underground: “This album is very balanced, as its some of the heaviest stuff ever made, but with those tones of airiness and ambiance that lift it up just enough…. Quite possibly haarp's best album.”

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haarp tour 2012 with Down:

- 9/21/2012: Pop's Nightclub in Saint Louis, Mo
- 9/22/2012: House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL
- 9/23/2012: The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI
- 9/25/2012: House of Blues Boston in Boston, MA
- 9/26/2012: Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA
- 9/27/2012: Mojo Main in Newark, DE
- 9/28/2012: Best Buy Theater in New York, NY
- 9/29/2012: Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

Due to unforeseen events which occurred late in the summer of 2005, members of various disbanded projects came together to forge haarp. Featuring a collective of New Orleans grindcore, punk, and metal scene alumni, haarp embody the murk, decay, and oppression associated with their home city. haarp’s music is a visceral wall of low-end sound; its lyrics a journey through despair, hatred, self loathing, and aggression. haarp will be decimating a city near you. Further details to be announced in the coming days.

haarp is:

Shaun Emmons- Vocals

Keith Sierra Jr.- Drums

Grant Tom- Guitar

Bret Davis- Bass

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Related links:

haarp on MySpace

haarp on Facebook

EYEHATEGOD Is Coming For The West Coast!

Following a successful midsummer takeover on the "Europe Is The New Vietnam Tour", Louisiana’s favorite Hardcore, blues-based, post-amplificated dirgesmiths, EYEHATEGOD, will bring their sonic debauchery to the left coast later this month on the "Western Nihilism Front Tour" 2012. The near-weeklong trek will commence on August 29 and systematically lay waste to Denver, Portland, Oakland, Seattle, Los Angeles and Santa Ana.

EYEHATEGOD Western Nihilism Front Tour 2012:

- 8/29/2012: Marquis Theater in Denver, CO
- 8/30/2012: Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR
- 8/31/2012: Oakland Metro in Oakland, CA
- 9/01/2012: Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA
- 9/03/2012: Los Globos in Los Angeles,CA
- 9/04/2012: The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA

In related news, new track “New Orleans Is The New Vietnam” will make its recorded debut in 7” form via A389 Recordings later this summer. For further info visit: http://www.a389records.com.

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Related links:
Eyehategod's Official Site
Eyehategod on Facebook
Mike Williams' Official Site

EYEHATEGOD's Mike IX Williams: Philip Anselmo, NEW EHG Album, Touring Plans, Randy Blythe's Arrest & More!

EYEHATEGOD was founded in 1988 by Jimmy Bower and Joey Delatte, who were joined by Joe Fazzio and Kevin Bond from Crawlspace NoLa & Superjoint Ritual. Ever since their inception their have been various lineup changes, but regardless of whose in the band they have always been a driving force within the Heavy Music scene in NOLA. Their sludge Metal became a trademark within Heavy Music worldwide and their unique sound is incomparable. Eyehategod's music is the result of a group of friends getting together in a jam room and writing some simple, heavy and balls out music!

Louisiana’s favorite purveyors of Hardcore, blues-based, unrepentant, post-amplificated dirge, will head to Europe this week to further spread their audio message of discontent. The caravan of decadence and debauchery begins July 20 at Serengeti Festival 2012 in Stukenbrock, Germany and will pillage its way through 19 cities, leaving in its wake nothing but broken glass and hurt feelings.

We recently had the chance to chat with Mike IX Williams about the bands upcoming tour, their NEW album situation (including album title rumors), and why they got banned from Scion Rock Fest. Additionally, we talked to Williams about the arrest of LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe (who is a good friend of Williams). Listen up and spread the doom!



EYEHATEGOD - Europe Is The New Vietnam Tour 2012:

7/20/2012 Serengeti Festival 2012 - Stukenbrock, Germany
7/21/2012 Hammer Open Air Metal Festival 2012 - Turku, Finland
7/22/2012 Hafenklang - Hamburg, Germany
7/23/2012 Magnet - Berlin, Germany
7/25/2012 Fonobar - Warsaw, Poland
7/26/2012 Viper Room - Wien, Austria
7/27/2012 IBK - Innsbruck, Austria
7/28/2012 Big Barre Club - Cesena, Italy
7/29/2012 Kab Usine - Geneve, Switzerland
7/30/2012 Garage - Saabrücken, Germany
7/31/2012 Bastard - Osnabrück, Germany
8/01/2012 Beta - Copenhagen, Denmark
8/02/2012 Truckstop Alaska - Gothenburg, Sweden
8/04/2012 Tribute - Sandnes, Norway
8/07/2012 Fleece - Bristol, United Kingdom
8/08/2012 Academy 3 - Manchester, United Kingdom
8/09/2012 Garage - London, United Kingdom
8/11/2012 Ieperfest 2012 - Ieper, Belgium
8/12/2012 Gebäude 9 - Cologne, Germany

Related links:
Official Site of Eyehategod
Earsplit Compound