Stream Of A "NEW" Trivium Parody Song!

Here is another reason why Matt Heafy from TRIVIUM rules! While the song you will listen to in a few seconds (if you dare) is not part of the bands upcoming album, it is funny as well. This is what Heafy had to say about this "NEW song":

"This was a parody song recorded right around the time of Trivium’s 'Ascendancy'. The 2004/2005 emo/post-pop punk-scene had several bands with the “-day” in their name, with non-sensical titles.

"I figured… “Hey… I can write music like that super easily.” This took merely a few hours to write, record, mix and master.

"Paolo (Trivium) played bass, I played guitars and sang and programmed the Boss drum machine, Jason Suecof manned the recording desk.

"I did this completely intoxicated too.

"Enjoy this oldie but goodie.

"Dedicated to anyone who thought we weren't metal enough!"

Listen to "Head On Collision With A Rose Bush Catching Fire" here!

In some serious TRIVIUM news, the band announced earlier this week that they are D O N E mixing their NEW sonic assault, and that it will be mastered early next week! Colin Richardson was the mixer for the bands sixth studio album. The effort was produced by David Draiman, frontman of DISTURBED and DEVICE. Here is what Draiman had to say about working with TRIVIUM!

It is safe to assume that the band will release their NEW record before the Summer festival season begins. So get stoked!

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TRIVIUM Release NEW Album Update, Get Stoked!

TRIVIUM have just announced that they are D O N E mixing their NEW sonic assault, and that it will be mastered early next week! Colin Richardson was the mixer for the bands sixth studio album. The effort was produced by David Draiman, frontman of DISTURBED and DEVICE. Here is what Draiman had to say about working with TRIVIUM!

The album is mixed and goes in to be mastered early next week \m/#triviumvi
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) May 15, 2013

It is safe to assume that the band will release their NEW record before the Summer festival season begins. So get stoked!

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MEGADETH Reveal Cover Artwork For 'Super Collider'!

As previously announced, MEGADETH have finalized the recording sessions for their NEW studio album entitled 'Super Collider.' The recording sessions took place at Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. 'Super Collider' is the follow up to 2011's 'THIRT3EN' (available now via Roadrunner Records). The bands 14th studio album is being produced by Johnny K and will be released on June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft.

The band has just released the album artwork for 'Super Collider'. Check it out here:

In case you missed this, MEGADETH will be touring with IRON MAIDEN later this year. These historic concerts will begin with a first-ever visit (for MAIDEN) to Raleigh, NC, for the opening show on September 3rd at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion followed by taking Metal back to country music capital Nashville, TN where Maiden haven’t played in over twenty years, at the Bridgestone Arena on September 5th. There will also be shows in Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center on September 7th, St Louis, MO, Verizon Wireless on September 8th and the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV on September 12th, all of which Maiden last visited way back in 2000 on the Brave New World Tour. Plus a return to Austin, TX for a show at the 360 Amphitheater on September 10th.

As reported yesterday, MEGADETH will be part of "The Battle Of San Bernardino"! This very special event will take place on Friday, September 13, at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. "The Battle Of San Bernardino" will feature very special appearances by Iron Maiden, Anthrax, Testament, Overkill and Sabaton. This will be a big, loud and exciting day out for Metal fans in Southern California.

Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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MEGADETH's NEW Song "Dance In The Rain" To Feature DISTURBED's David Draiman

MEGADETH have finalized the recording sessions for their NEW studio album entitled 'Super Collider.' The recording sessions took place at Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. 'Super Collider' is the follow up to 2011's 'THIRT3EN' (available now via Roadrunner Records). The bands 14th studio album is being produced by Johnny K and will be released on June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft.

The band has confirmed that David Draiman (DISTURBED & DEVICE) will be guesting their NEW song "Dance In The Rain". The song is one of the two (the other being “Forget To Remember“) Draiman helped write for the NEW MEGADETH album 'Super Collider' (June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft).

For regular updates from Dave Mustaine, follow him at www.twitter.com/davemustaine.

Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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MEGADETH's NEW Album 'Super Collider' To Feature DISTURBED's David Draiman!

MEGADETH have finalized the recording sessions for their NEW studio album entitled 'Super Collider.' The recording sessions took place at Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. 'Super Collider' is the follow up to 2011's 'THIRT3EN' (available now via Roadrunner Records). The bands 14th studio album is being produced by Johnny K and will be released on June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft.

MEGADETH's own Dave Mustaine has confirmed that David Draiman from DISTURBED and DEVICE was involved in his bands latest effort. This is what Mustaine had to say about this:
 

"Tis' true! David Draiman delivered on "Forget To Remember" and "Dance In The Rain:" The songs are way better too!"

To this Draiman added:

"I HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH THE LEGENDARY MR. DAVE MUSTAINE ON A FEW SONGS FOR THE NEW MEGADETH RECORD (NO GUEST VOCS, JUST WROTE TOGETHER)."

For regular updates from Dave Mustaine, follow him at www.twitter.com/davemustaine.

Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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DEVICE's David Draiman Is Joined By Lzzy Hale From HALESTORM On Tribute To Lita Ford - Video Available!

DEVICE is the NEW industrial-themed project from Disturbed vocalist David Draiman and ex-Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo. The bands self-titled debut album will feature cameos from members of Black Sabbath, System Of A Down, Rage Against The Machine, Avenged Sevenfold and Halestorm.

Speaking of Halestorm, DEVICE has debuted their cover of the classic Ozzy-and-Lita Ford duet "Close My Eyes Forever", which sees Draiman tackling Ozzy’s vocals and Halestorm's Lzzy Hale taking on Lita Ford's parts. Check it out now!





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TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy Talks About Album # 6

TRIVIUM recently announced that they are D O N E tracking their NEW sonic assault! The bands sixth studio album is being produced by David Draiman, frontman of DISTURBED. Here is what Draiman had to say about working with TRIVIUM!

The bands very own Matt Heafy, recently chatted with Roadrunner Records about the production of #6 and how the band ended up crossing paths with Draiman. A few excerpts of the interview follow:

How was the decision made to have David Draiman produce the new record?

I’ll backtrack and I’ll give you the whole story. When Disturbed did their first tour ever, I was like 16 or 17 years old. It was Danzig headlining, Six Feet Under direct support and Disturbed opening. That was the first time I ever saw Disturbed. Throughout the years…in 2005, we finished our show in Chicago – we were supporting Danzig, we were second out of five for the Danzig/Kataklysm tour, and David Draiman just happened to be at the show. He came up and was like, “Hey, you guys are awesome, I’ve been a fan of you guys for a while,” and we were really blown away that the guy from Disturbed liked our band. So that was it – it was kind of this quick little meeting. But we’d meet every other year or so at a random show, and we’d kind of keep in touch.

One day I remember online I saw a picture of one of our fans, wearing a Trivium shirt, posing with David Draiman, and Draiman was wearing a Trivium hoodie. I was like, this is fucking awesome! He’s an actual fan. So we became friends and started bumping into each other every once in a while, and he brought us and As I Lay Dying out on their headlining tour of Australia and New Zealand. From there we were able to hang a little bit more, and then we did Mayhem together. On Mayhem, I passed him a copy of In Waves, saying “Hey man, thanks for all the support over the years, I hope you dig our new record.”

Last date of the tour, he pops in and wants to talk to me, and he tells me that never before has he felt we were ready to make the jump, before now. And when he heard In Waves, he knew that Trivium was ready to make the leap. That he’s always been a big fan, but when he heard the songs and the songwriting power that was In Waves, he wanted to work with us. And he said, If you want to work with me, I would love to work with you. And naturally we were like, Yeah, we’d love to.

We knew he worked with Disturbed production-wise from seeing it in the liner notes, but we never really knew what he did, until one day he had us at the studio and we checked out the Device stuff. And as soon as I heard it, I was like, All right, now I know who’s been doing this – not to take anything away from Disturbed, because I know it takes those four dudes to make it what it is, but when I heard the ingredients that I really loved as a singer and a songwriter and a melody writer in the stuff that David was doing with Device, I was like OK, I see that the ingredients are in this that I loved from Disturbed, so David is definitely a producer.

After we heard that, we were like, Yeah, we’ve gotta work together. So we passed demos to each other – it might have been over a year. We started writing the demos before In Waves even came out, which we always seem to do, not because we have to but just because we feel inspired. So we’d pass him batches of demos, he’d pass us notes back, and we’d keep a bible. And we’d keep doing that throughout the touring cycle. And not doing it in a regimented way or anything, just when we felt like it was a good time to work, we’d work and send it to him, and he would give us great critiques, and the songs kept getting better and better from a distance. Finally we built up a schedule and moved in with him for about two months. And the record was made, and now we’re back home.

Read the rest of the interview HERE!

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DISTURBED's David Draiman Talks About Producing TRIVIUM's Sixth Studio Album!

TRIVIUM recently announced that they are D O N E tracking their NEW sonic assault! The bands sixth studio album is being produced by David Draiman, frontman of DISTURBED. Here is what he had to say to ArtistDirect.com about working with the TRIVIUM boys on their latest effort:

"I just finished tracking the Trivium record. We're getting that mixed sometime this week. I've been friends with those guys for a while, but their last record is really what drew me to them. 'In Waves' was a big record for them. It opened the door, as far as I was concerned for us to be able to work together from a creative standpoint. I think they took a big step with that record. This album we just finished is another gigantic step for them. What we've been working on is all I've been listening to."

He also talks about his own work on the self-titled debut album by his own NEW band, DEVICE! Here is the entire article!

Via Roadrunner Records

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TRIVIUM: Paolo Gregoletto Talks About The Bands 6th Studio Album & Discusses Touring Plans!

TRIVIUM recently announced that they are D O N E tracking their NEW sonic assault! Recently, the bands bassist Paolo Gregoletto was interviewed on Baltimore radio station 98 Rock's "Geekin' Havoc" show.

During the interview, Paolo spills all details out about TRIVIUM's sixth studio album (fifth for Roadrunner Records). The bands NEW record was produced in Austin, Texas by Disturbed/Device frontman David Draiman. He also talks about documenting the sessions on video, how the band's music has progressed on the NEW record, hints at some tour dates later in 2013, and a whole bunch more



Via Roadrunner Records

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VEXT Premiere "Maid Of Gold"; Song Features A Guest Appearance By Doc Coyle From GOD FORBID!

VEXT have a brand NEW song called "Maid Of Gold", and it features the bands latest incarnation - Tommy Vext (DIVINE HERESY, SNOT) on vocals, Billy DiNapoli on guitars and drummer Bill Fore (MUTINY WITHIN) - as well as a very special guest appearance by Doc Coyle of GOD FORBID! Doc laid down a super tight and technical solo that really compliments the song.

"Maid Of Gold" was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Dan Malloy at Vipen Studios and is "just a taste of what's to come within the next couple of months", according to Tommy Vext. Listen to it now!




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TRIVIUM: Studio Update Available For # 6

After a successful European tour with AS I LAY DYING, CALIBAN and UPON A BURNING BODY at the end of last year, at the beginning of 2013 Florida's TRIVIUM locked themselves up to record the follow up for 2011's 'In Waves' (available now via Roadrunner Records). For their sixth studio album, the band recruited DISTURBED's frontman David Draiman as head of the project.

The band has just announced that they are D O N E tracking their NEW sonic assault! The next order of business is for the band to mix and master the record (they haven't announced who will take care of this yet), and then to start teasing your ears with the next generation of TRIVIUM music! It is safe to assume that the band will release their NEW record before the Summer festival season begins. So get stoked!

 Photo credit: Paolo Gregoletto

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David Draiman's DEVICE Premiere Music Video For "Vilify"!

Currently, the members of DISTURBED are taking a break in order to focus on some other projects. The busiest member within the band is their frontman David Draiman, who is not only releasing a NEW album called 'Device' with a band that carries the same name, but he is also currently producing TRIVIUM's sixth studio album.

DEVICE is the new industrial-themed project from Disturbed vocalist David Draiman and ex-Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo. The bands self-titled debut album will feature cameos from members of Black Sabbath, System Of A Down, Rage Against The Machine, Avenged Sevenfold and Halestorm.

Recently, DEVICE premiered the music video for "Vilify". which is the debut single of the bands debut release that is arriving for your ears on April 9. Director P.R. Brown (Bullet For My Valentine, Slipknot) helmed the clip. The video isn’t the only thing the band have in store for today, as a digital single for the track has also been released via digital retailers.

Watch the music video for "Vilify" here:



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TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy & Epiphone Present: The Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom - Video Available

Epiphone and Trivium's Matt Heafy present the Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom and the Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom-7 seven-string, two new and totally killer original takes on the world famous Les Paul. Designed in close collaboration with Matt Heafy, each Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom reflects Heafy's distinctive approach to guitar, which has earned him and Trivium scores of dedicated fans around the world. Each of Trivium's albums has sold over half a million copies worldwide. Check out a Trivium performance and you'll see why. The rule books on how-to-play a Les Paul go right out the window when Heafy plugs in and his revolutionary use of an LP Custom seven-string is a breakthrough in contemporary Metal and Hard Rock. Now, Matt Heafy joins an illustrious group of Epiphone artists like Slash, Frank Iero, Joe Bonamassa, and Zakk Wylde with the introduction of two signature models, the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom and the Ltd. Ed. Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom-7.



As previously reported, pre-production to the follow up for 2011's 'In Waves' (available now via Roadrunner Records) began this Monday, January 14. The band newest musical assault is being produced by DISTURBED's frontman David Draiman. Here are a few pictures of the band working on some ideas with Draiman under the helm: http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2013/01/trivium-to-join-forces-with-disturbed.html

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TRIVIUM To Join Forces With DISTURBED On Their NEW Album?

After a successful European tour with AS I LAY DYING, CALIBAN and UPON A BURNING BODY, Florida's TRIVIUM are currently at home working on their next batch of music!

As previously reported, pre-production to the follow up for 2011's 'In Waves' (available now via Roadrunner Records) began this Monday, January 14. According to Metal Injection, the band has lined up DISTURBED's frontman David Draiman to produce the bands sixth studio album. Here are a few pictures of the band working on some ideas with Draiman under the helm:

 Photo credit: Paolo Gregoletto

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VEXT Announces NEW Bassist Search - Audition Information Available!

As previously reported Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. If you haven't heard it yet you might want to give your ears a chance to listen to a very fresh approach. The bands debut EP is called 'Impermanence' and its available now via all digital outlets.

Tommy Vext has just announced that bassist Andrew Jacobs has stepped down as the bands bass player. Here is Tommy's statement:

"Do to personal reasons (AJ) Andrew Jacobs has been forced to step down from his responsibilities as the bassist of Vext.

"I Love AJ like family & we all hope he can resolve the situations he's dealing with & get back to doing what he Loves most which is making music.

That being said VEXT will be holding bass player auditions this August through September.
VEXT is ALSO looking for a SECOND GUITARIST. Preferably a song writer but Shredders are of course welcome ;-)

"To set up auditions, send mp3's or YouTube videos, please email Tommyvext@yahoo.com
I will be corresponding directly."





Videographer and photographer: Tania Gomez

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DISTURBED's David Draiman Bashes "Irresponsible" Parents Who Take Kids To Late-Night Movie Showings!

On Friday morning, Denver Police confirmed that a masked gunman (James Holmes) killed 12 people at a midnight showing of the NEW Batman movie: "Dark Knight Rises". This very sad event took place at a mall in Aurora, Colorado (a suburb of Denver). The gunman turned joy into tragedy when he hurled a gas canister into the auditorium and opened fire on moviegoers.

According to hospital officials, about fifty others (including children) were wounded in the attack on the showing of  the movie, some of whom were treated for the effects of tear gas, hospital officials said.

This is obviously extremely tragic news but one of the issues that surfaced after this sad news made International headlines, is the irresponsibility of parents who bring small children to a midnight viewing. One of the victims was Veronica Moser-Sullivan, a 6-year old girl.

David Draiman, vocalist and frontman of DISTURBED, never bites his tongue when it comes to controversial issues. Here is what Draiman expressed via Twitter, following a CNN report which posed the question if infants were too young to be at late-night movie showings. Draiman first wrote "Yes, they are. All you parents out there that think it's OK to take your infants out on the town with you, to a movie theater or otherwise, do the world a favor. Give your children up for adoption to parents who know what it is to be a responsible parent, and sacrifice on behalf of their children. Get a damn babysitter.”

He added, "Maybe we should take infants to nightclubs and restaurants in the late hours of the night as well? Honestly, fuck off. This is why only certain people should be allowed the gift of a child. Too many simply aren't ready for the responsibility.”

What do you think about this issue? Do you agree with Draiman? Let us know at the comments section below!

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Tommy Vext Talks About How His Accident Gave Birth To 'Impermanence' & Apologizes To Dino Cazares!

Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. If you haven't heard it yet you might want to give your ears a chance to listen to a very fresh approach that is the result of Tommy's union with former members of MUTINY WITHIN and guitar monster Angel Vivaldi (listen below). The bands debut EP is called 'Impermanence' and its set to be released on July 3rd via all digital outlets.

Recently, the band presented their brand NEW sonic assault at their CD release show in New York City's Sullivan Hall. While the weather wasn't ideal for a Tuesday night show, the masses showed up ready to party and VEXT presented them with the perfect soundtrack.

'Impermanence' was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. The musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).

Once VEXT finished feeding the masses with their unique blend of music, we sat down to chat with Tommy about the inspiration behind 'Impermanence' and how his health scare in 2010 influenced his NEW musical project. He also publicly apologized to Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY, DIVINE HERESY & ASESINO) in hopes to patch up his relationship with the "riffmanufacturer" within the near future. Check it out our exclusive interview with Tommy and spread the word!





Videographer and photographer: Tania Gomez

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VEXT Unleash NEW Song "In The End"!

As previously reported, Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. According to Vext, the musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).

VEXT's debut LP was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. Today, the band has released a teaser for their NEW EP entitled 'Impermanence'. Today, you get to listen to VEXT's first single entitled "In The End". Check it out!

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Tommy Vext's VEXT Release EP Teaser For 'Impermanence'!

As previously reported, Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. According to Vext, the musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).

VEXT's debut LP was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. Today, the band has released a teaser for their NEW EP entitled 'Impermanence'. Follow Tommy Vext on Twitter to be the first to hear his NEW musical creation: @TVEXT





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Tommy Vext Talks About His NEW Project With Members Of Mutiny Within At The Lamb Of God Afterparty!

During Lamb Of God's after party at Billy Hurricane's in New York City, which took place right after the band unleashed their NEW CD entitled 'Resolution', Tommy Vext (former singer of Divine Heresy and Snot) announced a brand NEW musical project that he formed with members of Mutiny Within and guitar virtuoso Angel Vivaldi. Tommy's NEW band is appropriately called VEXT and it promises to be a complete different sonic approach than any of the previous projects that he or his band-mates have been part of.

The musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).

Tommy and Draiman have been friends for a while, but it was during the 2011 Music As A Weapon Tour that Draiman took Tommy under his wing. Tommy ended up being part of the Music As A Weapon Tour after being personally invited by In This Moment. This is how Tommy ended up joining In This Moment for a duet with the beautiful Maria Brink on the song "The Promise". This very successful tour also featured Disturbed, Korn and Sevendust!

VEXT's debut LP is currently being mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK and songs should start surfacing online around March. Follow Tommy Vext on Twitter to be the first to hear his NEW musical creation: @TVEXT

All this and more on this EXCLUSIVE Horns Up Rocks interview!

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

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