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

HEAVY Mtl 2013: Lineup & Details Revealed!

Here you go headbangers! The line-up for the 2013 edition of the very famous Heavy MTL festival has been announced! Heavy MTL will take place on August 10 and 11 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Canada. Here is the lineup:

- Avenged Sevenfold - Rob Zombie - Megadeth - Godsmack - Danzig featuring Doyle - A Day to Remember - Children of Bodom - Mastodon - August Burns Red - At the Gates - Amon Amarth - Machine Head - Steel Panther - Gwar - Of Mice & Men - Finntroll - Baroness - Wintersun - Obey the Brave - The Acacia Strain - Halestorm - All Shall Perish - Cryptopsy - Augury - Unexpect - Oceano - Within the Ruins - Structures - Blackguard - Slaves on Dope - Havok




Related links:
Tix for Heavy MTL (available Thursday, March 28, at noon)

ENSLAVED Get Hit By Bad Weather & Won't Be Performing Tonight In Toronto, CA!

Enslaved express their sincere apologies to everyone in Toronto, Canada who was looking forward to their show today (February 19). Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page regarding tonight's show:

"We simply can't believe it; we're trapped in a blizzard at the US/CAN border near Winnipeg. We've been here for a full day now-meaning there is no chance of making tomorrow's show (Feb. 19th) at The Opera House in Toronto; even if the weather should turn around dramatically during the next few hours. We're completely devastated as we sit on the bus waiting it out. We can't believe we'll miss what was for sure going to be one of the very highlights of this tour."

– Ivar.


It was recently announced that the band have been nominated for the 2012 Spellemann Award in the category “Best Metal Album” with their most recent release, 'RIITIIR'. This prestigious music award is the Norwegian equivalent to the American Grammy. Ceremonies will take place at the Stavanger Concert Hall in Oslo on Saturday, March 23rd and will be broadcast live on NRK 1. The band offered the following statement:

“By the hammer, saw, and grinder of Thor! What an incredibly pleasant surprise to be getting on the road, being nominated for Spellemannsprisen (Norwegian Grammy)! Having that many people interested & versed in music liking our album is simply overwhelming. We’ll miss the party, but feel confident that others will take care of the scandalous behavior. Thank you jury, this means a lot to us no matter the outcome of the ‘final’!”

This is the seventh time ENSLAVED have received a Spellemann Award nomination. They have won four consecutive times in a row for their previous four studio albums:

·         2010: Axioma Ethica Odini - WINNER
·         2008: Vertebrae - WINNER
·         2006: Ruun - WINNER
·         2004: Isa - WINNER
·         2003: Below The Lights - Nominated
·         2000: Mardraum – Nominated

ENSLAVED’s 'RIITIIR' debuted at #8 on the American Billboard Heatseekers (New Artists) chart in October of last year and appeared on numerous “Best Albums of 2012” lists around the world.

Recorded in Bergen, Norway at Duper Studios, Earshot Studios, Solslottet Studios, and Peersonal Sound, the album was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden. The team of producers includes Ivar Bjørnson, Grutle Kjellson, Herbrand Larsen, and Iver Sandøy. Artwork is once again by talented Norwegian artist Truls Espedal. Total running time is 67 minutes.

'RIITIIR; is available on iTunes at the special pre-order pricing of $8.99 for all U.S. residents (special pricing also extends through the week of release). Visit iTunes to preview 90 seconds of every single thought-altering NEW song.

Remaining dates on ENSLAVED’s “Winter Rite 2013” tour – with Pallbearer, Royal Thunder, and Ancient VVisdom opening – are:

02/19/13  The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
02/20/13  Les Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC – CANADA
02/21/13  The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
02/22/13  Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY

Related links:
ENSLAVED
ENSLAVED on Facebook
ENSLAVED on YouTube
ENSLAVED on Twitter

Marilyn Manson Concert In Canada Cut Short After Manson Collapses On Stage - Video Available!

Reportedly, shock rocker Marilyn Manson collapsed last night (Wednesday, February 6) during his bands concert in Saskatchewan, Canada and as a result his bands set was cut short.

According to Blabbermouth, the 44-year-old rocker — whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner — was midway through performing the song "Beautiful People" at TCU Place in Saskatoon when he reportedly kneeled over and vomited on the stage. His bandmates continued to play for two minutes before security finally carried him off.

Here is some video footage of the incident:



As you may recall, Manson recently had to get a medical procedure in order to reattach his ear following a fight that he had in Switzerland during one of the last concerts of the "Twins Of Evil" European tour with Rob Zombie.

Related links:
MarilynManson.com

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

PROTEST THE HERO Redefine "Do It Yourself" With Record Breaking Indiegogo Campaign!

When Canada's PROTEST THE HERO decided to go "Do It Yourself" (DIY) and raise the funds for their NEW record themselves via the crowd-funding website IndieGoGo, little did they know that would redefine DIY. The fundraising campaign reached its goal in less than 24 hours, and the campaign completion date still has 24 days to go.

The band recently fulfilled their contracts with record labels, which is why they turned to the crowd to fund their fourth full-length album. Within hours of launching, the band smashed through it’s $125,000 goal and is on its way to doubling that total (so far they have raised $227,470) — with the help of incredible, exclusive perks that have appeal to fans and haters alike!

The bands incentive: offering many 'perks' on the site that are only available during this time period and are exclusive to the campaign. They plan to go into the studio in March to record their fourth studio album. For information on the PROTEST THE HERO IndieGoGo project, go to www.Indiegogo.com/protestthehero.

Congrats to Protest The Hero and we hope many unsigned bands get inspired by this awesome DIY story!





Related links:
Protest The Hero on MySpace 
Protest The Hero on Facebook
Protest The Hero on Twitter

Denmark's VOLBEAT Begin Working On NEW Album With Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Rob Caggiano - Details Available!

Hellyeah! According to Blabbermouth, Denmark's VOLBEAT have locked themselves at a recording studio to lay down tracks for their fifth studio album (set to be released this spring via Spinefarm Records/Universal Music). Titled "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", the sessions are lead by Rob Caggiano (ex-ANTHRAX), alongside Jacob Hansen, who has a long history with VOLBEAT (he produced and mixed the band's prior four releases). Caggiano's producer credits include CRADLE OF FILTH, THE DAMNED THINGS, BLEEDING THROUGH, and of course ANTHRAX's 'Worship Music'.

"We're back in the studio, this time breaking some of our old habits and this sometimes means leaving our comfort zone", commented Michael Poulsen (VOLBEAT frontman). " We are recording in a new environment, producing with a new setup, breaking new sonic ground and it's exciting! Together with our longtime collaborator Jacob Hansen, we also have the honor of having producer Rob Caggiano on board in the producer's seat. Expect lots of surprises and some of our most rocking heavy songs to date. We feel more than ever that we are taking the VOLBEAT sound to another level without changing what we're all about. Can't wait for it to get out there!"

As previously reported, VOLBEAT and DANKO JONES announced a full blown North American tour!

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero

Related links:
Volbeat

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES Announce 2013 North American Tour!

VOLBEAT and DANKO JONES are pleased to announce a full blown North American tour! DANKO JONES will perform as direct support throughout the tour, which will make its way through the U.S. and Canada in March/April 2013. More dates are still set to be announced, so stay tuned for more updates coming soon.

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero

Related links:
Volbeat
Danko Jones

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Release Lyric Video For "Storming Juno" To Honor Canada's Armed Forces!

3 INCHES OF BLOOD has released a lyric video for their track, "Storming Juno." Taken from their most recent album, 'LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL', vocalist Cam Pipes explains how the song is a tribute anthem: "Storming Juno is a tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian armed forces that got the first foothold for the allies on D-Day during World War II. Every November 11 we remember all who served, some who made the ultimate sacrifice, in service to their country. Releasing this lyric video is our way of acknowledging those who served our country and how proud we are of the significant contribution Canada had in fighting tyranny all those years ago."

The lyric video for "Storming Juno" can be seen here:



3 INCHES OF BLOOD has stayed on the road throughout 2012, continually supporting LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL.  Produced by Terry "Sho" Murray [City of Fire, DOA], the astounding twelve-track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting new standards for the traditional metal genre.   Described by MSN as "good, honest, melodic heavy metal," the music video for "Metal Woman" can be seen HERE!

Next month, the Heavy Metal veterans will embark on a headlining West Coast run. The two-week trek will feature special guest HUNTRESS as main support, and HOOKERS as the tour opener. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below, with more to be announced shortly.

Related links:
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Announce West Coast Tour With HOOKERS & HUNTRESS - Full Agenda Available!

 Next month, Canada's 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will head out on a headlining West Coast run. The two-week trek will feature special guest HUNTRESS as main support, and HOOKERS as the tour opener. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below, with more to be announced shortly. Vocalist Cam Pipe adds, "We're closing out the year strong with some US headlining shows of our own. The West Coast has long been a 3IOB stronghold, so naturally we're excited to be returning to play a full show to our loyal fans. Long Live West Coast Heavy Metal."

3 INCHES OF BLOOD has stayed on the road throughout 2012, continually supporting their most recent album, 'LONG LIVE HEAVY METAL'. Produced by Terry "Sho" Murray [City of Fire, DOA], the astounding twelve-track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting NEW standards for the traditional Metal genre. Described by MSN as "good, honest, melodic Heavy Metal," the music video for "Metal Woman" can be seen here:



Tour Dates:

11/30/12 - Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo
12/01/12 - Tacoma, WA @ The Loch's
12/02/12 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
12/03/12 - S. Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whisky Dick's
12/04/12 - San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside
12/05/12 - San Diego, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
12/06/12 - Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live
12/07/12 - Las Vegas, NV @ Cheyenne Saloon
12/09/12 - Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar
12/11/12 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky
12/12/12 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
12/13/12 - Reno, NV @ The Alley
12/15/12 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Related links:
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Premieres Music Video for "Leather Lord"!

Canadian Metal outfit 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has teamed up with Rock Hard Magazine (D) to launch their brand NEW video clip for the song "Leather Lord" taken from their most recent album, 'Long Live Heavy Metal'.

Cam Pipes (vocals) about their latest video: "We are very proud to give you our latest music video. The 'Leather Lord' video is done in a way we've never attempted before but we are pleased with how it has turned out. Germany's Rock Hard Magazine have been most enthusiastic about premiering. We would like to give them a most appreciative thanks for supporting us in this creative endeavor. Enjoy banging your head to our new video and Long Live the 'Leather Lord'!"



In October, the proud defenders of true Heavy Metal will return to Europe for a tour supporting the legendary OVERKILL.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD on tour with Overkill, Purified In Blood, Degradead (presented by: Rock Hard, Rock It, Metalnews.de):

04.10.2012 (D) Hannover - MusikZentrum  
05.10.2012 (D) Osnabrück - Rosenhof     06.10.2012 (NL) Den Haag - Paard Van Troje 
07.10.2012 (UK) London - O2 Academy Islington
08.10.2012 (UK) Sheffield - Corporation  
10.10.2012 (IT) Milano - Alcatraz  
11.10.2012 (CH) Pratteln - Z7    12.10.2012 (D) Geiselwind - Musichall  
13.10.2012 (D) Straubing - Metal Invasion Festival 
14.10.2012 (P) Katowice - Mega Club 
15.10.2012 (CZ) Prague - Meet Factory 
16.10.2012 (D) Saarbrücken - Garage  
17.10.2012 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage  
18.10.2012 (B) Antwerp - Trix  
19.10.2012 (D) Andernach - JUZ 
20.10.2012 (D) Bochum - Zeche 
21.10.2012 (D) Hamburg - Markthalle 

Related links:
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace

METALLICA Celebrates 24 Years Of '...And Justice For All'!

On this day, twenty four years ago, METALLICA released their epic album '...And Justice for All'. The bands fourth studio album was released on August 25, 1988 via Elektra Records. It was the group's first full studio album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986. '...And Justice for All' was certified 8x platinum by the RIAA on June 9, 2003.

The front cover depicts the statue of Lady Justice cracked, bound by ropes, her breasts exposed, and both of her scales filled with dollars. The words "…And Justice for All" are written in graffiti-like lettering to the right. The cover art was created by Stephen Gorman, based on a concept developed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. '...And Justice for All' was Metallica's final collaboration with longtime producer Flemming Rasmussen. The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released (without additional tracks) as a double-album.

Track-listing:

1. "Blackened"
2. "...And Justice for All"
3. "Eye of the Beholder"
4. "One"
5. "The Shortest Straw"
6. "Harvester of Sorrow"
7. "The Frayed Ends of Sanity"
8. "To Live Is to Die"
9. "Dyers Eve" 

Crank '...And Justice For All" right now!



As previously reported, METALLICA will be releasing a 3D movie next summer! And guess what! You can be in the first-ever Metalli-3D! Here is the bands official statement:

"You may have heard us mention just once or twice (or 700 times!) that a Metalli-3D movie is in the works... we now need your help to finish filming it!! This Monday, August 27, we will be shooting what we hope will be the final live portion of the movie and have our last chance for quite some time to play on the gigantic, massive over-the-top stage that we rolled out in Mexico City, took to Edmonton and end our film excursion/mini tour with in Vancouver. As we have been saying a lot recently we would love to have you join us and be a part of our movie making adventure.

"Here's how it works: We will be running though the full live show one last time at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, but unlike the Friday and Saturday shows there will be lots of breaks in it to allow for cameras and lights to be repositioned as the director sees fit. Since it is way more fun for us to have YOU there, tickets will be available for just $5 (no extra fees or service charges!) and all the proceeds will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Click HERE to obtain a password and then head over to www.ticketmaster.ca. Fan Club members should log in to www.metallica.com NOW for more details about a special pre-sale starting later today. Finally, tickets will be available to the general public Sunday, August 26 at 9:00 AM. There will be no floor tickets for sale (too many cameras!) and there is a four ticket per person limit. Lower bowl tickets will be assigned a section, but are G.A. within that section.

"Doors open at 5:00 PM for this "show," and we hit the stage at 6:30 PM sharp... we're starting a little early to allow the movie people to do what they do. So please come and plan to stay for a full night of fun and games... and who knows, maybe we'll see you on the big screen next summer!"

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Metallica's Official Site

Do You Want To Be Part Of METALLICA's Special Performance For Their 3D Movie For Only $5? Find Out How!

As previously reported, METALLICA will be releasing a 3D movie next summer! And guess what! You can be in the first-ever Metalli-3D! Here is the bands official statement:

"You may have heard us mention just once or twice (or 700 times!) that a Metalli-3D movie is in the works... we now need your help to finish filming it!! This Monday, August 27, we will be shooting what we hope will be the final live portion of the movie and have our last chance for quite some time to play on the gigantic, massive over-the-top stage that we rolled out in Mexico City, took to Edmonton and end our film excursion/mini tour with in Vancouver. As we have been saying a lot recently we would love to have you join us and be a part of our movie making adventure.

"Here's how it works: We will be running though the full live show one last time at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, but unlike the Friday and Saturday shows there will be lots of breaks in it to allow for cameras and lights to be repositioned as the director sees fit. Since it is way more fun for us to have YOU there, tickets will be available for just $5 (no extra fees or service charges!) and all the proceeds will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

"Tickets will be available in a special Ticketmaster pre-sale tomorrow, August 24 at 9:00 AM. Click HERE to obtain a password and then head over to www.ticketmaster.ca. Fan Club members should log in to www.metallica.com NOW for more details about a special pre-sale starting later today. Finally, tickets will be available to the general public Sunday, August 26 at 9:00 AM. There will be no floor tickets for sale (too many cameras!) and there is a four ticket per person limit. Lower bowl tickets will be assigned a section, but are G.A. within that section.

"Doors open at 5:00 PM for this "show," and we hit the stage at 6:30 PM sharp... we're starting a little early to allow the movie people to do what they do. So please come and plan to stay for a full night of fun and games... and who knows, maybe we'll see you on the big screen next summer!"

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Metallica

VENOM Is Ready To Blacken Canada For The First Time In 27 Years!

As previously reported, VENOM will be appearing at next year's Maryland DeathFest (scheduled to take place the weekend of May 23-26, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland)! Now the band has announced their first Canadian appearance in 27 years as the headliners of the Noctis V Metal festival!

The even will take place over three days (September 27-29) at the University of Calgary's MacEwan Hall Ballroom, the Distillery Nightclub and Vern's Bar in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Support acts will include:

- AGALLOCH (USA)
- PIG DESTROYER (USA)
- MANILLA ROAD (USA)
- GRAND MAGUS (Sweden)
- NUNSLAUGHTER (USA)
- BLACK WITCHERY (USA)
- EXREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS (Germany)
- MIDNIGHT (USA)
- PSYCHOSTICK (USA)
- ARCHSPIRE (CAN)
- BLOOD CEREMONY (CAN)
- SPEEDWOLF (USA)
- THE CONTORTIONIST (USA)

Stay tuned for more VENOM news! \m/

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
VENOM's Official Site

Canada's Harm Announce Release Date For 'The Nine"!

Canada’s heavy groove Metallers Harm have signed to FrostByte Media to release their sophomore album, 'THE NINE' (set to be released in North America on September 11th). Produced by noted Canadian producer Tom Treumuth, who has been involved with some of Canada’s best Metal like Voivod and Anvil, 'THE NINE' was recorded very live in the studio with minimal overdubs, a testament to the band’s live show focus.

Formed in 2003 in southern Ontario, Canada, Harm combines a ferociously groove-heavy Metallic sound with blistering riffs. Since the band’s inception, Harm has toured throughout Canada, most recently in support of their 2008 self-titled, self-released debut album. Of the offering, Metal Hammer Germany declared, “…their music is a mixture of intense pumping rhythm and modern aggression… really worth listening to!”

Harm is:
- Steve Sharpen: Vocals
- Joe Schacher: Bass
- Nick Smyth: Drums
- Mike Allen: Guitars

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup

 

Related links:
Harm on Facebook

IN FLAMES to replace LAMB OF GOD at Canada's Heavy MTL Festival - Statement Available!

 
"HEAVY MTL is sorry to announce that due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band won't be able to play Heavy MTL.

"Therefore, we are proud to announce that IN FLAMES is added to the lineup on Sunday, August 12!

"LAMB OF GOD would like to thank the fans who have been supportive of Randy and the band!"

This is what the IN FLAMES camp had to say about this:

“We are super excited be able to play Heavy MTL and Heavy TO, our only North American shows this summer! Come check out the amazing line up at these great festivals."

August 11 – Heavy TO (Toronto, Canada) – www.heavyto.com
August 12 - Heavy MTL (Montreal, Canada) – www.heavymtl.com

As previously reported, due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band’s co-headline tour with Dethklok scheduled to begin August 1^st in Seattle is being cancelled. The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy’s release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon Randy’s release, it is the band’s intention to rebook a tour in the fall and at this time the band fully intends to participate in the Mayhem Cruise in December. More about this story HERE! 

Here is the latest on Randy Blythe's incarceration!

Related links:
In Flames' Official Site
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More Details About The Death Of A Concertgoer At Vans Warped Tour Stop!

As previously reported, tragedy struck at the Toronto stop of this years Vans Warped Tour when 19-year-old Taylor Nesseth was found unconscious.According to CBC News, Canadian Police have confirmed that the victim was discovered this afternoon near the stage at the Molson Amphitheater, scene of the daylong punk festival.

The Alternative Press reports that the fan passed out during Chelsea Grin's set at around 12:40 PM. Witnesses attempted to perform CPR but were unable to resuscitate the young woman at the venue.
When the paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Nesseth without a pulse. She was brought to Toronto Western Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

That same day, other Toronto fans were cleared from the area, but it was due to weather concerns, the Toronto Star reports. They were moved to a covered part of the venue.


As of press time, neither the band or concert organizers have released any statements, and official word about the fan's identity has yet to be confirmed.

We send our most sincere condolences to the victims family and friends.

REMINDER: We know it's really… really hot out there and we want to make sure you stay cool and hydrated!!! Make sure to take advantage of the Shade Tents provided by Fuse TV as well as Klean Kanteen which will be providing filtered water free of charge at all of the Warped dates. Along with this we have a bunch of different water activities for you to partake in to cool off!!! Have fun and make sure to take advantage of these special offers!!! http://ow.ly/bZJfq

Vans Warped Tour Dates (Remaining tour dates):

7/17/12 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake PAC
7/18/12 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
7/19/12 - Mansfield, MA @ Comcast Center
7/20/12 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/21/12 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
7/22/12 - Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theatre
7/24/12 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/25/12 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live
7/26/12 - Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheater
7/27/12 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
7/28/12 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre
7/29/12 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Vinoy Park
7/30/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/31/12 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
8/1/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheatre
8/4/12 - Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park
8/5/12 - Portland, OR @ Rose Quarter Riverfront

8/12/12 - Montreal, Canada @ Heavy MTL

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19-Year-Old Woman Passes Away At Warped Tour - Rock In Peace!

Earlier today, tragedy struck at the Toronto stop of this years Vans Warped Tour when a 19-year-old woman was found unconscious.

According to CBC News, Canadian Police have confirmed that the victim was discovered this afternoon near the stage at the Molson Amphitheater, scene of the daylong punk festival. After unsuccessful attempts to resuscitate the young woman at the venue, she was rushed to the hospital and later declared dead.

The victim's name has not yet been released, and while authorities don't suspect foul play, according to 680 News, they've yet to determine the cause of death. Stay tuned for more information.


We send our most sincere condolences to the victims family and friends.

REMINDER: We know it's really… really hot out there and we want to make sure you stay cool and hydrated!!! Make sure to take advantage of the Shade Tents provided by Fuse TV as well as Klean Kanteen which will be providing filtered water free of charge at all of the Warped dates. Along with this we have a bunch of different water activities for you to partake in to cool off!!! Have fun and make sure to take advantage of these special offers!!! http://ow.ly/bZJfq

Vans Warped Tour Dates (Remaining tour dates):

7/15/12 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Canada Amphitheatre
7/17/12 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake PAC
7/18/12 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
7/19/12 - Mansfield, MA @ Comcast Center
7/20/12 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/21/12 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
7/22/12 - Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theatre
7/24/12 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/25/12 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live
7/26/12 - Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheater
7/27/12 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
7/28/12 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre
7/29/12 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Vinoy Park
7/30/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/31/12 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
8/1/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheatre
8/4/12 - Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park
8/5/12 - Portland, OR @ Rose Quarter Riverfront

8/12/12 - Montreal, Canada @ Heavy MTL

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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT & DEATH ANGEL Are Coming For Canada!

Fans in Canada and select cities in the northern part of the U.S. will finally have a chance to see what reviewers have called "The Best Metal Tour of the Year," when co-headliners Anthrax and Testament, joined by Death Angel, kick off a late-summer trek on September 14. Starting in Portland, OR, the bands will work their way north, cross into Canada, and play all of the major Canadian cities before wrapping up in Montclair, NJ on October 5.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 1.

This run will be the third leg of the Anthrax/Testament/Death Angel hat-trick; the three bands packed five weeks worth of venues coast-to-coast last Fall, marking the first time Anthrax and Testament had shared a stage in more than a decade; again, earlier this year, the line-up played another dozen dates to headbangers in cities from Las Vegas to New York.

According to Anthrax's guitarist Scott Ian, "We played to sold-out shows, raging crowds and EPIC war dances, and we can't wait to do it again, especially for our Canadian fans who have been waiting a long to time 'worship music' with us."

"There have been very few three band bills in which the acts are so compatible and the shows so consistent that a second leg of the tour is a "no-brainer," said Testament's lead guitarist Alex Skolnick. "But in the case of Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel, that's been the case. Things have gone so well, in fact, that it's made sense to add a third leg with this exact same line up.  All three bands are excited to take this show into new territory with a trek across Canada, and a few spots in the US we missed last time around. And this time, Testament will be armed with a brand new album with music that we're eager to share with everyone. Hope to see you out there!"

"We've been tight with the guys in Testament for a long, long time, and had a great time touring with them before," added Anthrax's drummer Charlie Benante.  "And all of us in Anthrax are big Death Angel fans, so this is going to be a monster of a great time, for us and for the fans."

Said Testament's frontman Chuck Billy, "It's good to see that metal is alive in 2012 and the fans want a third leg of the Anthrax, Testament, Death Angel tour. Don't fucking miss it!  Metal Forever!"

With more dates to be confirmed, the Anthrax/Testament/Death Angel tour are as follows:

- 9/14: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
- 9/15: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
- 9/16: Kennewick, WA @ Toyota Center
- 9/17: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
- 9/20: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater
- 9/21: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
- 9/22: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Centre
- 9/24: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Event Center
- 9/25: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
- 9/29: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
- 9/30: Quebec City, QC @ Capitole du Quebec
- 10/2: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
- 10/3: Portland, ME @ State Theater
- 10/5: Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre

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Canadians: Meet CANNIBAL CORPSE's Guitarist Paul Mazurkiewicz - Details Available!

Cannibal Corpse drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz will be doing a meet and greet with local Montreal fans on Wednesday, May 16th at Boutique Labryinthe (486 Ste-Catherine West) from 2:30pm-3:30pm. 

Mazurkiewicz is in Montreal as a special guest judge for round 5 of Heavy MTL's En Route battle of the bands where the cities heaviest and loudest bands take to the stage for a chance to win one of two prized spots on the Heavy MTL 2012 lineup, which includes Cannibal Corpse at Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 11 to 12. Click here to see the full lineup for Heavy Metal TO

Cannibal Corpses's NEW album was released through Metal Blade Records earlier this Spring, and with 'Torture' the band proves that when it comes to combining unrestrained maliciousness, involved song writing and technical precision, there is no equal. On the twelfth full-length of their inspiring twenty-four year career, the Floridian quintet have never sounded so vital, the album building upon the wealth of powerful, dark, and memorable songs comprising 2006's Kill and 2009's 'Evisceration Plague' and pointedly upping the ante at every turn. CANNIBAL CORPSE are the pinnacle of Death Metal and the sledgehammer force of the forthcoming live cannibalism will yet again prove this beyond any doubt.

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