The Irving Plaza Thief Is FREE & Ready To Strike Again!

Last Summer, the individual pictured above thought it was a good to steal a camera, camera gear, cell phones, wallets, and other valuable items, during a Wendigo Productions LLC concert at Irving Plaza in New York City.

Once this occurred, the entire Heavy Music community in New York City joined forces in order to catch this scumbag. Thanks to the picture above and facial recognition software, he was eventually arrested by the NYPD.

Unfortunately he is now free and plans to strike again. He was spotted last night at Tammany Hall in New York City, standing close to the bands gear with a bagpack in hand. Thankfully, someone tipped off management, who quickly escorted him out without incident.

If you see this scumbag around, let management or security know that he is a thief or call the NYPD's 13th Precinct (212) 477-7444 (Detective Rodriguez).

SHARE this article with all your friends, so he can't strike again!


Related links:
Wendigo Productions LLC

KILLING JOKE: Photo Gallery From New York City Concert At Irving Plaza

This past Friday, April 19, legendary UK post-punk band KILLING JOKE played the first concert out of their short North American tour at Irving Plaza in New York City. KJ's set focused mostly on their recently released singles retrospective, which features the band's 30-year career into a dual disc set. According to all who attended, the band's set was tight, aggressive, and full of fury thanks to vocalist Jaz Coleman.

Here is a very cool photo gallery by the very talented Greg Cristman:

Upcoming KILLING JOKE shows:
April

- Wed 24th: Can Lee’s Palace, Toronto ONT
- Fri 26th: US Empty Bottle, Chicago IL
- Sat 27th: US Empty Bottle, Chicago IL
- Tue 30th: US Neumos, Seattle WA
May
 
- Wed 1st: US Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC
- Fri 3rd: US Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
- Sat 4th: US Brick By Brick , San Diego, CA
- Sun 5th: US Henry Fonda Los Angeles CA

Grab your tickets HERE.

Photo credit: Greg Cristman
Related links:
Killing Joke's official site

NYC ROCKS Documentary Demonstrates What Unity Through Music Really Means!

Damian Kolidy, an active member of the New York Heavy Music scene, had the brilliant idea of creating a TV pilot entitled 'NYC ROCKS'. What started as a program that showcased the current state of the New York City Rock scene, ended up being a program showcasing the unity that still prevails within the local scene of the city that never stops rocking. Here is what Damian had to say about this very ambitious project.

"This project came about as a result of the noticeable lack of TV content geared towards the rock/metal/punk audience, a genre of music I find quite vital and interesting. I've always enjoyed all the rock music documentaries, but more often than not they are all looking towards a point in the past, of how things once were, and I thought why not do something that's contemporary and covers the current rock scene? A year later, we have the experimental pilot season of 'NYC ROCKS'." 

So how exactly did the project get twisted around? Well, as reported HERE some scumbag thought it would be OK to steal a bunch of valuables (including Damian's professional camera) during a Wendigo Productions concert at Irving Plaza in New York City. Little did he know that he declared "war" on the entire NYC Rock community. Did he get caught? Absolutely! Was the NYPD impressed at the ability of the "detective" work that the entire community did? Hellyeah! We all basically helped them find a scumbag that shall remain nameless. And regardless of what the courts decide to do to him, his punishment is already hurting him: no Rock concerts for him ever again in New York City! Ouch!

Anyhow, support 'NYC ROCKS' by donating to their Kickstarter campaign and help turn this web program into something massive! Now watch the episodes that showcase how the unity of the NYC Rock scene ended up with the arrest of the Irving Plaza thief:






Related links
NYC ROCKS on Facebook

GOJIRA Warns Fans About Fake Band Member Profiles On Facebook - Statement Available!

Last year, GOJIRA released their fifth studio album entitled 'L'Enfant Sauvage' via Roadrunner Records and it caused a lot of commotion within the Heavy Music world thanks to top quality that every song carries within the record. When you add this to their flawless live shows, it is safe to assume that GOJIRA are here to stay. The key is for them to remain consistent and for you to continue supporting them. 

IMPORTANT INFO AND REMINDER:

Facebook profiles of Gojira Band members Joe and Mario Duplantier are FAKE. Joe and Mario do not have any Facebook account but are checking your messages and posts on the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/GojiraMusic

Also there is NO OFFICIAL Gojira FANCLUB at this time. All "fanclubs" you can find on the web and on Facebook are run by fans not by the band.

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the mailing list on our website to receive information on upcoming touring, access to presales and VIP and the latest official news from the band!

http://gojira-music.com/subscribe

Thanks,
Gojira

We recently chatted with the bands drummer and co-founder Mario Duplantier. During the chat Mario discusses the bands mindset from the moment they started working on 'L'Enfant Sauvage' and how working with his brother Joe has been elemental for the success of GOJIRA. He also discussed how growing up in a small town in France helped to shape up the Duplantier brothers as musicians. Without further due, here is a video interview with one of the best drummers in Heavy Music. Enjoy! 



Video by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
GOJIRA

GOJIRA's Mario Duplantier Talks About 'L'Enfant Sauvage', Working With His Brother Joe & More!

On Monday, February 19, French Metallers GOJIRA concluded their "L'Enfant Savage Tour" at New York City's Irving Plaza. This concert was scheduled to take place on Friday, February 8, but had to be postponed due to "Blizzard Nemo". The tour also featured THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and THE ATLAS MOTH.

Last year, GOJIRA released their fifth studio album entitled 'L'Enfant Sauvage' via Roadrunner Records and it caused a lot of commotion within the Heavy Music world thanks to the top quality that every song carries within the record. When you add this to their flawless live shows, it is safe to assume that GOJIRA are here to stay. The key is for them to remain consistent and for you to continue supporting them.

Right before doors opened at Irving Plaza, we had the chance to chat with the bands drummer and co-founder Mario Duplantier. During the chat Mario discusses the bands mindset from the moment they started working on 'L'Enfant Sauvage' and how working with his brother Joe has been elemental for the success of GOJIRA. He also discussed how growing up in a small town in France helped to shape up the Duplantier brothers as musicians. Without further due, here is a video interview with one of the best drummers in Heavy Music. Enjoy! 




Video & photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
GOJIRA

PUi Unleash Their NEW Song "Taklit" & We Have It!

The time has arrived for PUi to take over the world with the release of their NEW full-length album. Entitled 'Neo-Primal', we are very confident that the entire album will be a full blown sonic experience that moves the soul and not just a record you inactively listen to as background music. Here is a word from the bands leader NC Shuva:

"People Of The Moon! Here it is, our first song from the debut album "Neo Primal" in its entirety, "Taklit"!"

The bands debut full-length album 'Neo-Primal' will be unleashed to the masses at the PUi Ritual IV: a two day back to back concert experience. This unique event, which will feature PUi as the headlining band, will take place on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2, at the legendary Irving Plaza venue in New York City. Full details available HERE!

We will be there, and so should you!

 Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter

GOJIRA & THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT To Finalize The "L'Enfant Savage Tour" Tonight In New York City - Tix Available!

As previously announced, the New York City stop of GOJIRA's "L'Enfant Savage Tour" had to be postponed thanks to "Blizzard Nemo". The show which was scheduled to happen on Friday, February 8, is taking place today (February 19) at Irving Plaza. The tour also features THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and THE ATLAS MOTH.

All tickets for the original date will be honored tonight! And guess what? A NEW batch of tickets has been made available by Livenation at this link: http://cncrt.ly/Y0d7Pa

Right after the show was postponed, we were able to chat with Devin Townsend about his latest album 'Epicloud' (available now via Century Media Records), as well as the future of his many musical projects, more specifically ZILTOID. During the chat, Townsend shared with us the lessons he has learned as a professional musician and he does not hold back. He also discusses the bands tour with GOJIRA and THE ATLAS MOTH. This is an interview that you can't miss, so check it out right now!



Related links:
GOJIRA
Devin Townsend Project

Hevy Devy Discusses The Lessons Learned As A Professional Musician & His Future Projects!

In support of his latest sonic potpourri 'Epicloud', the Devin Townsend Project are about to wrap up an extensive North American tour with GOJIRA and THE ATLAS MOTH. Right after the "L'Enfant Savage" tour stop in New York City was postponed due to 'Blizzard Nemo' (the show is happening tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/19 *), we were able to chat with Devin Townsend about his latest album 'Epicloud' (available now via Century Media Records), as well as the future of his many musical projects, more specifically ZILTOID. During the chat, Townsend shared with us the lessons he has learned as a professional musician and he does not hold back. He also discusses the bands tour with GOJIRA and THE ATLAS MOTH. This is an interview that you can't miss, so check it out right now!

*All tickets will be honored. 



GOJIRA with THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & THE ATLAS MOTH (remaining Tour Dates):

2/18 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
2/19 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
 
Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

GOJIRA's New York City Concert With DEVIN TOWNSEND & THE ATLAS MOTH POSTPONED!

We just went to Irving Plaza here in New York City to interview Mr. Devin Townsend and found this sign posted right outside the venue:

A word from the GOJIRA camp:

"***URGENT attention NYC Fans, Tonight's Sold Out show at Irving Plaza is unfortunately going to be postponed due to the storm. We have made ever effort to do the show tonight and was prepared to play, but we are now being told due to the public transit being down and the possibility of the storm worsening, many of our fans will not be able to make the show and we would hate to risk that happening, so the show is being postponed to February the 19th.

"Thank you for your understanding."

- Gojira

The NEW date for this show is Tuesday, February 19th. All tickets will be honored, as mentioned above. And in case you were wondering if the bands made it into the New York City metropolitan area, here is a picture we took of Devin Townsend right after we interviewed him (interview coming soon) earlier today. 

GOJIRA with THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & THE ATLAS MOTH (remaining Tour Dates):

2/8 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
2/9 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, PA
2/11 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
2/13 - Phoenix Concert Theatre -Toronto, ON
2/14 - Le National - Montreal, QC
2/15 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
2/16 - Theatre Of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
2/18 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
2/19 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY


Here are some facts about this winter storm:
- Blizzard Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.
- The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.

• Locations: New York City, Southern Westchester County, and coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey.
• Hazard types: Heavy snow and strong winds.
• Accumulations: snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches, with localized higher amounts within developing snow bands.
• Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Temperatures: falling into the 20s by Friday evening.
• Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
• Timing: The strongest winds and heaviest snow will occur Friday evening into Saturday morning.
• Impacts: Heavy snow and winds will make for dangerous driving conditions with visibilities near zero in White-out conditions. In addition, some tree limbs will be downed, causing scattered power outages.

Related links:
GOJIRA
Devin Townsend Project

DEVIN TOWNSEND Updates Fans About Tonight's New York City Show With GOJIRA & The Atlas Moth!

As the tri-state area of the United States awaits a pretty massive winter storm, a blizzard warning is in effect starting on Friday, February 8 at 6 AM ET and end at on 1 PM ET on Saturday, February 9, the big question a lot of headbangers have is whither or not the concert featuring GOJIRA, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, and THE ATLAS MOTH, will happen or not. The concert is scheduled to take place tonight at Irving Place in New York City.

Heavy Devy has released the following update regarding tonight's sold out concert:

"We're well aware that a pesky blizzard is expecting to hit the NY area tomorrow and at this point we are unsure what this will mean for the Irving Plaza show. Looks like the bands will be able to get there before the storm hits but if there's an official travel warning put out for cars and trains it may be cancelled by the promoter anyway. We also need to make sure that the bands are able to get out to play the rest of the tour so it's all a bit messy at the moment.

"We'll be having a talk with the promoter in the A.M. EST and will take it from there. More news to follow soon..."


Finger crossed! And stay tuned as more information becomes available.

Here are some facts about this winter storm:
- Blizzard Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.
- The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.

• Locations: New York City, Southern Westchester County, and coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey.
• Hazard types: Heavy snow and strong winds.
• Accumulations: snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches, with localized higher amounts within developing snow bands.
• Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Temperatures: falling into the 20s by Friday evening.
• Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
• Timing: The strongest winds and heaviest snow will occur Friday evening into Saturday morning.
• Impacts: Heavy snow and winds will make for dangerous driving conditions with visibilities near zero in White-out conditions. In addition, some tree limbs will be downed, causing scattered power outages.

GOJIRA with THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & THE ATLAS MOTH (remaining Tour Dates):

2/8 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
2/9 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, PA
2/11 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
2/13 - Phoenix Concert Theatre -Toronto, ON
2/14 - Le National - Montreal, QC
2/15 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
2/16 - Theatre Of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA

Related links:
GOJIRA
Devin Townsend Project

Update On The GOJIRA & DEVIN TOWNSEND Concert In New York City!

As the tri-state area of the United States awaits a pretty massive winter storm, a blizzard warning is in effect starting on Friday, February 8 at 6 AM ET and end at on 1 PM ET on Saturday, February 9, the big question a lot of headbangers have is whither or not the concert featuring GOJIRA, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, and THE ATLAS MOTH, will happen or not. The concert is scheduled to take place tomorrow night at Irving Place in New York City.

At this point, the agent who booked the show has not made a final decision regarding the cancellation or postponement of the concert. According to a source close to the bands, a final decision wont be made until approximately 12 PM ET on Friday afternoon.  

Finger crossed! And stay tuned as more information becomes available.

Here are some facts about this winter storm:

- Blizzard Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.
- The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 am Friday to 1 pm EST Saturday.

• Locations: New York City, Southern Westchester County, and coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey.
• Hazard types: Heavy snow and strong winds.
• Accumulations: snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches, with localized higher amounts within developing snow bands.
• Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Temperatures: falling into the 20s by Friday evening.
• Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
• Timing: The strongest winds and heaviest snow will occur Friday evening into Saturday morning.
• Impacts: Heavy snow and winds will make for dangerous driving conditions with visibilities near zero in White-out conditions. In addition, some tree limbs will be downed, causing scattered power outages.

GOJIRA with THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & THE ATLAS MOTH (remaining Tour Dates):

2/8 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
2/9 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, PA
2/11 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
2/13 - Phoenix Concert Theatre -Toronto, ON
2/14 - Le National - Montreal, QC
2/15 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
2/16 - Theatre Of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA

Related links:
GOJIRA
Devin Townsend Project

"Underground Music Monday's": PUi Are Ready To Take Their Craft To A Whole NEW Level!

When PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled 'You Will Clap' (available for purchase now on iTunes), legions of fans around the New York City metropolitan area and beyond were immediately hooked on the bands unique blend of Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, and Mediterranean sounds. Once the word got out about their revolutionary EP, the band started lining up local and national gigs that were very well received by fans from all walks of life. And soon, the PUi Tribe was born.

The very well received EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members NC Shuva and Brian Hosey. It was mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. Just when the bands tribe thought they had heard it all and seen it all, the band filmed a guerilla style music video for "Army Of Slaves" right on top of a roof top at Herald Square in Manhattan, NY right under the APPLE billboard on the day that Steve Jobs passed away. Following their eye catching video shoot, the members of the band were arrested by the NYPD for trespassing. Watch the video HERE!

Now, the time has arrived for the band to release their NEW full-length album. Entitled 'Neo-Primal', we've had the chance to listen to a few cuts and we are very confident that the entire album will be a full blown sonic experience that moves the sould and not just a record you inactively listen to as background music. Here is what NC Shuva (the bands singer/guitarist/song writer/opinionated dude) had to say about the completion of 'Neo-Primal':

"The motherfucking wait is over. The debut PUi album is complete. We did what we did to the music scene with 4 recorded tracks. Watch in fucking disbelief what we are going to do now. All the artists study the fucking structure like its your fucking homework. Everything before this was exercise. We were degenerates on the streets. Now we have the biggest crowd in NYC. Now we have funding. The biggest event to have been out together by an unsigned artist in the US of good ol A. Yet we are the same fucking maniacs who get arrested for videos, for throwing parties. Do you fucking dig? Maniacs with resources. The tickets are on sale. Get your fucking pair www.puitribe.com/puiritualiv"

The bands debut full-length album will be unleashed to the masses at the PUi Ritual IV: a two day back to back concert experience. This unique event, which will feature PUi as the headlining band, will take place on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2, at the legendary Irving Plaza venue in New York City. Full details available HERE!

We will be there, and so should you!

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitte

INSOMNIUM's Niilo Sevänen Discusses Touring with EPICA & ALESTORM - NEW Album Announced!

In 1997, Finland's Death Metallers INSOMNIUM helmed from Joensuu, Finland and ever since then they have been demonstrating the Heavy Music world a constant display of uncompromised melodic Death Metal. Their latest album 'One for Sorrow' was released in October of 2011 via Century Media Records.

In November of 2011 INSOMNIUM embarked on their first headlining European tour. Joining them were Before The Dawn and MyGRAIN. This passed April they returned to tour the UK as the main support act for British Metal band PARADISE LOST. The band is currently touring North America with EPICA, ALESTORM, BLACKGUARD and DESTINY POTATO.

Before INSOMNIUM's performance at Irving Plaza in New York City, we had the chance to chat with the bands vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen about the bands current tour and their upcoming plans for their NEW album! Check it out and spread the word:



Related links:
Insomnium
Insomnium on Facebook
Insomnium on Twitter

DEVIN TOWNSEND Discusses 'Epicloud', Future Collaborations With Steve Vai, Parenting & More!

As previously reported, after completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Released on September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

In celebration of his latest sonic potpourri, DTP just wrapped up an extensive North American tour with KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST and STOLEN BABIES. Prior to his stellar performance at New York City's Irving Plaza, Horns Up Rocks' own Zulie Alvarez sat down with Devin Townsend to discuss his latest album 'Epicloud', as well as his many musical projects. During the chat, Townsend revealed to us that he is once again collaborating with guitar god Steve Vai. He also discusses being a parent and how is not pushing music too hard on his kid. This is an interview that you can't miss, so check it out right now!



Video and photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

GREEN DAY's Billy Joe Checks Himself Into Rehab Following On Stage Meltdown - Video + Band Statement Available!

Yesterday, we reported that while Punk Rockers GREEN DAY were performing at the IHeartRadio music awards this past Saturday, September 22nd, and that allegedly, the promoter 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 is prompted that they have 1 minute left during their hit song "Basket Case". You can watch video of the incident below.

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."

We wish him a quick and speedy recovery!

Here is a video produced by Artisan News with details about this breaking news:






Green Day’s upcoming tour dates are as follows:

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

GREEN DAY: Billy Joe Flips Out After Promoter Cuts Bands Set Short - Video Available!

Punk Rockers GREEN DAY recently performed at the IHeartRadio music awards and allegedly the promoter cut the bands set in half in order to give USHER some extra time during his set. Here is video of Billie Joe Armstrong having a melt down when the band is prompted that they have 1 minute left during their hit song "Basket Case".



Green Day’s upcoming tour (and on-sale) dates are as follows:

NOVEMBER:

26th: Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre (9/14 @ 12 pm)
27th: Kennewick, WA Toyota Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
29th: Salem, OR Salem Armory Auditorium (9/14 @ 12 pm)

DECEMBER:

1st:  Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium (9/14 @ 10 am)
2nd: Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre   (9/14 @ 10 am)
4th: Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (9/14 @ 10 am)
10th: Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre (9/14 @ 10 am)

JANUARY:

7th: Green Bay, WI Resch Arena (9/15 @ 11 am)
8th: Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
10th: Wilkes Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
11th: State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center – Penn State Univ. (9/14 @ 10 am)
13th: Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
14th: Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center (9/15 @ 10 am)
16th: Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center (9/14 @ 12 pm)
18th: Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena (9/15 at 12 pm)
19th: Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
21st: Fairfax, VA Patriot Center (9/15 @ 10 am)
22nd: Philadelphia, PA Liacourias Center – Temple University (9/15 @ 10 am)
24th: Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center (9/15 @ 12 pm)
25th: Portland, ME Cumberland Civic Center (9/15 @ 12 pm)
27th: Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi Arena (9/22 @ 10 am)
29th: Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre (9/15 @ 11 am)
30th: Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center – Cleveland State Univ. (9/14 @ 10 am)

FEBRUARY:

1st: Moline, IL I Wireless Center (9/14 @ 10 am)
2nd: Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Memorial Col (9/14 @ 11 am)
4th: Omaha, NE CenturyLink Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
6th: Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center (9/14 @ 10 am)
8th: Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena (9/14 @ 10 am) 

Related links:
GREEN DAY's Official Site

GREEN DAY Announce North American Tour; Band To Perform Super Special CD Release Show For 'Uno' This Weekend!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Punk Rock legends GREEN DAY will be performing at Irving Plaza in New York City this Saturday, September 15th at 9PM! This very special show will commemorate the bands NEW album 'Uno' (out on September 25th via Reprise Records), which is part of the bands upcoming trilogy of music (details below).

GREEN DAY's special New York City show will it be filmed for future use and will be live-streamed and presented by Nokia and AT&T.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 10AM at http://bit.ly/Qfwv6N

Earlier today,Reprise Records released the following press release:

Green Day have announced the first leg of their ¡UNO!, ¡DOS!, ¡TRÉ! TOUR. The full-scale North American tour will kick off in intimate venues this November and December, starting on November 26th in Seattle, WA at the Paramount Theatre and wrapping up on December 10th in Tempe, AZ at the Marquee Theater. In January, the band will bring the ¡UNO!, ¡DOS!, ¡TRÉ! TOUR to arenas around the country, starting on January 7th at the Resch Arena in Green Bay, WI and wrapping up on February 8th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Through Green Day’s fan club, Idiot Club, presales go on sale on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10AM local venue time. To become a member, make sure you purchase your preorder bundle that comes with an Idiot Club membership at http://splash.greenday.com. Fans that purchase tickets online will be entitled to one digital download of Green Day ¡Uno! – a $9.99 value – with each ticket purchased. Full list of tour dates and ticket on-sales are below.

GREEN DAY, which is vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool, are touring in support of their upcoming trilogy of albums Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, and Green Day ¡Tré!, which Rolling Stone described as, "…heavier and hardened from their
time in the trenches but back in the garage, ready for rapture." Green Day ¡Uno! will be released by Reprise Records on September 25, 2012 followed by Green Day ¡Dos! on November 13, 2012, and Green Day ¡Tré! on January 15, 2013. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown, and were produced by the band’s long-time producer Rob Cavallo.

Green Day’s upcoming tour (and on-sale) dates are as follows:

NOVEMBER:

26th: Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre (9/14 @ 12 pm)
27th: Kennewick, WA Toyota Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
29th: Salem, OR Salem Armory Auditorium (9/14 @ 12 pm)

DECEMBER:

1st:  Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium (9/14 @ 10 am)
2nd: Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre   (9/14 @ 10 am)
4th: Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (9/14 @ 10 am)
10th: Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre (9/14 @ 10 am)

JANUARY:

7th: Green Bay, WI Resch Arena (9/15 @ 11 am)
8th: Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
10th: Wilkes Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
11th: State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center – Penn State Univ. (9/14 @ 10 am)
13th: Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena (9/15 @ 10 am)
14th: Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center (9/15 @ 10 am)
16th: Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center (9/14 @ 12 pm)
18th: Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena (9/15 at 12 pm)
19th: Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
21st: Fairfax, VA Patriot Center (9/15 @ 10 am)
22nd: Philadelphia, PA Liacourias Center – Temple University (9/15 @ 10 am)
24th: Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center (9/15 @ 12 pm)
25th: Portland, ME Cumberland Civic Center (9/15 @ 12 pm)
27th: Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi Arena (9/22 @ 10 am)
29th: Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre (9/15 @ 11 am)
30th: Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center – Cleveland State Univ. (9/14 @ 10 am)

FEBRUARY:

1st: Moline, IL I Wireless Center (9/14 @ 10 am)
2nd: Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Memorial Col (9/14 @ 11 am)
4th: Omaha, NE CenturyLink Arena (9/14 @ 10 am)
6th: Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center (9/14 @ 10 am)
8th: Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena (9/14 @ 10 am) 

As previously reported, GREEN DAY's Billie Joe was hospitalized with an illness, origin unknown, that caused the band's postponement of a concert in Bologna, Italy. He has been released from the hospital and is already home gearing up for the bands special performance in New York City.

Related links:
GREEN DAY's Official Site

KILLCODE To Headline New York City's Irving Plaza This Weekend; Band To Premiere NEW Song Live!

As we have previously stated, KILLCODE represents the present and the future of the New York underground Hard Rock music scene, thanks to their ability of creating music that's fresh and fun. The KILLCODE crew recently unleashed their NEW self-tiled album and are already mapping out their next batch of songs (including "Back To You", which they will premiere this Saturday).

In what promises to be a historic event, KILLCODE will be taking center stage at the legendary Irving Plaza in New York City, THIS Saturday, September 8th. The event is presented by Wendigo Productions, and will also feature:

- Star Killer
- Brothers
- Reserved for Rhondee
- Breakage Rising

Special guests include: Angelina Del Carmen from CHARETTA, who will be joining KILLCODE on stage and Tommy London from THE DIRTY PEARLS, who will be DJing!

Additionally, the event will be co-hosted Tim No 37 and Jo Schüftan from Horns Up Rocks.

NOTE: Show Age is ALL AGES (kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

$15 reduced tickets are available through all the bands and at the Wendigo store located at 183 Ave B, New York, NY.

Related links:
Tickets are available HERE!
Facebook invite (RSVP)
Killcode on MySpace
Killcode on Reverbnation
Killcode on Facebook
Killcode on Twitter

Jonathan Carpenter From THE CONTORTIONIST Talks About "Summer Slaughter" & Bands NEW Album!

Recently, the tri-state area Headbangers joined forces at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza (formerly The Fillmore) for the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour. This years event is co-headlined by the mighty CANNIBAL CORPSE and Progressive Metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. Two bands that have a very different sound, but that have managed to open the minds of each others fans by penetrating ear drums like very few bands out there. The 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour truly represents what the state of Heavy Music is today: many different types of fans coming together to jam out to their favorite bands while learning about new bands and tendencies.

Following THE CONTORTIONIST's early set, in which they performed a bunch of NEW songs from their latest album 'Intrinsic' (available now via EOne Music), we had the chance to chat with the bands frontman Jonathan Carpenter about the 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour and about the bands NEW album. We also discussed THE CONTORTIONIST's upcoming plans!

The Contortionist's SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour New York City Set-list:

1) Casualty
2) Flourish
3) Geocentric Confusion
4) Oscillator

Check out our recap of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour in New York City HERE!



Video by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
The Contortionist on Facebook
SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR On Facebook

Members Of EXHUMED Talk About "Summer Slaughter" & About How Progressive Metal Bands Are Too Predictable!

Recently, the tri-state area Headbangers joined forces at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza (formerly The Fillmore) for the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour. This years event is co-headlined by the mighty CANNIBAL CORPSE and Progressive Metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. Two bands that have a very different sound, but that have managed to open the minds of each others fans by penetrating ear drums like very few bands out there. The 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour truly represents what the state of Heavy Music is today: many different types of fans coming together to jam out to their favorite bands while learning about new bands and tendencies.

Following EXHUMED's early set, in which they performed a bunch of NEW songs from their latest album 'All Guts All Glory' (available now via Relapse Records), we had the chance to chat with EXHUMED's own Matt Harvey and Rob Babcock at Idle Hands Bar about the 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour, how playing early during the day allows them more time at the bar and they even talk about how Progressive Metal bands are too predictable! What do you think? Use the comments section below and let us know!

Exhumed's SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour New York City Set-list:

1) All Guts, No Glory
2) As Hammer To Anvil
3) In The Name Of Gore
4) Distorted and Twisted to Form
5) Limb From Limb
6) The Matter of Splatter

Check out our recap of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour in New York City HERE!



Video by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

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Related links:
EXHUMED's Blog
SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR On Facebook