THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Unleash The Beast With 'One Of Us Is The Killer'; Liquid Metal Takeover Begins Today!

Today, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, New Jersey's The Dillinger Escape Plan have unleashed the beast via their highly anticipated NEW album entitled 'One Of Us Is The Killer' via Sumerian Records. Below you can watch the music video for their song "When I Lost My Bet". You can now crank the album HERE!

"We hope you all enjoy what we almost destroyed ourselves and one another at times to make. You don't even know. Thanks for being around. Turns out none of us were the killer. We're still here. We're still gonna be here. See you all soon." -The Dillinger Escape Plan

Here is were you can purchase the record:

iTunes at: http://bit.ly/DEP-iTunes

Google Play at: http://bit.ly/14iT16h

Amazon MP3 at: http://amzn.to/19lChMr

Don't forget that TDEP will be headlining the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour! Joining them will be ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Click HERE for details!




Related links:
The Dillinger Escape Plan's official site

BLACK SABBATH Release Another In Studio Video!

BLACK SABBATH have released another in studio video of the recording sessions for '13'. Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), '13' features the original BLACK SABBATH: OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER. You can now watch the video below.





Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- Sun, 8-4: Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Arts Center 
- Wed, 8-14: Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre 
- Sat, 8-24: Seattle, WA at Gorge Amphitheatre 
- Tue, 9-3: Los Angeles, CA at Los Angeles Sports Arena

- Apr 20: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 22: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 25: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia
- Apr 27: Sydney All Phones Arena, Australia
- Apr 28: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 1: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 4: Perth Arena, Australia
- May 12: Ozzfest, Tokyo Makahari Messe, Japan

Nov. 20 - Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 22 - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Nov. 24 - Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
Nov. 26 - Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen
Nov. 28 - Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam
Nov. 30 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
Dec. 02 - Bercy, Paris, France
Dec. 05 - Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy
Dec. 07 - 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Dec. 10 - 02 Arena, London, UK
Dec. 12 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland
Dec. 14 - Arena, Sheffield, UK
Dec. 16 - Hydro, Glasgow, UK
Dec. 18 - Arena, Manchester, UK
Dec. 20 - LG Arena, Birmingham, UK 



Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

BLACK SABBATH Debut New Song "Loner" In Australia - Video Available!

Oh yes! Today you can listen to another NEW BLACK SABBATH song called "Loner". The legendary band debuted the song last night (Wednesday, May 1) at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Watch the fan filmed video below.

Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), 13 features the original BLACK SABBATH: OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER.



Following the overwhelming response to the initial announcement of just four tour dates, BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed a full 20-city North American trek.

Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

NEW BLACK SABBATH Song "God Is Dead?" Available For Streaming!

BLACK SABBATH fans: below you can crank a NEW song by the pioneers of Heavy Metal called "God Is Dead?" without any AD's!

Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), 13 features the original BLACK SABBATH: OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER.




Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- Sun, 8-4: Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Arts Center 
- Wed, 8-14: Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre 
- Sat, 8-24: Seattle, WA at Gorge Amphitheatre 
- Tue, 9-3: Los Angeles, CA at Los Angeles Sports Arena

- Apr 20: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 22: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 25: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia
- Apr 27: Sydney All Phones Arena, Australia
- Apr 28: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 1: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 4: Perth Arena, Australia
- May 12: Ozzfest, Tokyo Makahari Messe, Japan

Nov. 20 - Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 22 - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Nov. 24 - Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
Nov. 26 - Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen
Nov. 28 - Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam
Nov. 30 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
Dec. 02 - Bercy, Paris, France
Dec. 05 - Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy
Dec. 07 - 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Dec. 10 - 02 Arena, London, UK
Dec. 12 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland
Dec. 14 - Arena, Sheffield, UK
Dec. 16 - Hydro, Glasgow, UK
Dec. 18 - Arena, Manchester, UK
Dec. 20 - LG Arena, Birmingham, UK 

Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

NEW BLACK SABBATH Song Premieres Today On Sirius XM & Other Stations!

BLACK SABBATH fans: Today, Thursday, April 18, at 3:00 (ET)/12 Noon (PT) a NEW song by the pioneers of Heavy Metal called "God Is Dead will premiere on Sirius XM and across Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s more than 40 Active Rock and Mainstream Rock radio stations nationwide.

Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), 13 features the original BLACK SABBATH: OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER.

Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- Sun, 8-4: Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Arts Center 
- Wed, 8-14: Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre 
- Sat, 8-24: Seattle, WA at Gorge Amphitheatre 
- Tue, 9-3: Los Angeles, CA at Los Angeles Sports Arena

- Apr 20: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 22: Auckland Vector Arena, New Zealand
- Apr 25: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia
- Apr 27: Sydney All Phones Arena, Australia
- Apr 28: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 1: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 4: Perth Arena, Australia
- May 12: Ozzfest, Tokyo Makahari Messe, Japan

Nov. 20 - Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 22 - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Nov. 24 - Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
Nov. 26 - Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen
Nov. 28 - Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam
Nov. 30 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
Dec. 02 - Bercy, Paris, France
Dec. 05 - Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy
Dec. 07 - 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Dec. 10 - 02 Arena, London, UK
Dec. 12 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland
Dec. 14 - Arena, Sheffield, UK
Dec. 16 - Hydro, Glasgow, UK
Dec. 18 - Arena, Manchester, UK
Dec. 20 - LG Arena, Birmingham, UK 

Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

DEAN NAMM Webcast Details & Video Stream!

Dean Guitars is THE ONLY guitar brand bringing the worldwide guitar community together with an all-access pass to The NAMM Show - including a multi-camera, realtime broadcast extravaganza loaded with rockstar interviews, guitar demos and giveaways, the lovely Dean girls and the first-ever look at Dean's exciting 2013 collection of electric and acoustic guitars, basses, bluegrass instruments and so much more!

2013 Dean Guitars Live from NAMM Broadcast Schedule:

- FRI. JAN 25th - 12pm NOON to 3pm PST
- SAT. JAN 26th - 10am to 6pm PST
- SUN. JAN 27th - 10am to 5pm PST

100,000+ viewers from 23 countries watched the Dean Guitars NAMM 2012 NAMM webcast. Dean Guitars "Live from NAMM 2013" is a don't-miss event!

BE A PART OF THE ACTION!

Viewers at home will now be able to join in the conversation via Facebook and Twitter to ask questions about our new guitars, have a Q+A with Dean artists and even win a free Dean Guitar!

Thanks to a NEW partnership with ustream.com, Dean Guitars Live from NAMM 2013 will be optimized for viewing on your devices of choice... be they iPhones, Android phones and tablets, iPads, smart TVs or standard Internet browsers.



Live Video streaming by Ustream

Related links:
Dean Guitars at NAMM

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Takes Over Sirius XM This Thanksgiving Weekend!

As previously reported, Randy Blythe was spotted at the Sirius XM Satellite Radio studios (the home of Howard Stern). What was Randy doing there? Well, Blythe will be hosting his very own monthly radio show called 'THE CRUCIBLE' on Liquid Metal! And it all begins this Thanksgiving weekend, here is the official press release:

This Thanksgiving weekend instead of turkey Liquid Metal serves up a hefty dose of Lamb… Of God!

RANDY BLYTHE, frontman for the mighty LAMB OF GOD, is taking over Liquid Metal playing his favorite tunes that have helped him through some hard times.

In Randy’s show, which he’s calling THE CRUCIBLE, you’ll hear music from Gojira, Baroness, Soilent Green, C.O.C., Black Sabbath, D.R.I. and more.

Plus, check out Randy’s interview with one of his musical heroes, JOHN JOSEPH from New York’s legendary CRO-MAGS!

SiriusXM Liquid Metal gives thanks to YOU for listening, headbanging, moshing n’ noshing this holiday weekend!

Schedule for RANDY BLYTHE’S SIRIUSXM TAKEOVER:

- Wednesday 11/21 @ 5pm ET / 2pm PT

Encore broadcasts:

-Thanksgiving 11/22 @ 12pm ET / 9am PT
- Friday 11/23 @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT
- Saturday 11/24 @ 3pm ET / Noon PT
- Monday 11/26 @ Midnight ET / 9pm PT (Sunday night 11/25)

Lamb Of God on tour with In Flames, Hellyeah and Sylosis (remaining tour dates):

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Friday September 28 / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Saturday September 22 / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Saturday September 22 / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Saturday September 22 / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Friday September 21 / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Saturday September 22 / Buy Columbus Tickets Here

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

BUTCHER BABIES Announce NEW Recording Contract; Band To Perform At The Roxy!

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of the BUTCHER BABIES to their worldwide family of artists. Hailing from Los Angeles, the BUTCHER BABIES have emerged as one of the biggest draws on the Sunset Strip, their incendiary blend of Heavy Metal and horror-inspired theatrics inciting crowds worldwide.

Fronted by Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd - named two of the year's 'Hottest Women In Rock' by Revolver Magazine - the blood-splattered band left their mark on the United Kingdom in June, appearing on the Download festival and supporting Anthrax in Cardiff. They returned to America as direct support for Otep in fall, and are wrapping up their first headlining tour tonight in front of a hometown crowd at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip. The band - vocalists Harvey and Shepherd, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein and drummer Chris Warner - will be performing with labelmates In This Moment tomorrow night in Las Vegas.

"Century Media has been a huge supporter of BUTCHER BABIES for a long time, and it feels natural to join their tight knit family," said the band of their signing. "It's an honor for us to be on a roster amongst many other bands that have inspired us for so long. We couldn't be more excited about the future of this union."

The Butcher Babies' track "Axe Wound" is currently in rotation on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, and their short movie/video fo the track "Mr. Slowdeath" can be watched here:



The band are currently at work on their full-length debut, which is slated for worldwide release in summer 2013 via Century Media Records. 

Tour Dates:
11/19/12 - Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy
11/20/12 - Las Vegas, NV @ Vinyl (with In This Moment)

Related links:
Butcher Babies on Facebook
Butcher Babies on Facebook
Century Media Records

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Announces NEW Radio Show - Statement Available!

Recently, Randy Blythe was spotted at the Sirius XM Satellite Radio studios (the home of Howard Stern). What was Randy doing there? Well, Blythe will be hosting his very own monthly radio show called 'THE CRUCIBLE' on Liquid Metal! Here is what Randy posted via his Instagram account regarding his newest project:

“The reason I came to NYC was to record the first installment of my radio show for Sirius/XM’s Liquid Metal channel. That’s right, I have my own damn radio show now. My homeboy @JoseMangin (who has done a lot for Lamb Of God since the start) hit me up & said: “Um, dude, do you want a radio show?” WHY NOT? I have decided to call my show THE CRUCIBLE. Besides being a fantastic play by Arthur Miller (and a container that holds MOLTEN METAL), a crucible is defined as a difficult or trying experience, one that you come out of harder and more refined & more pure.

"Sometimes life is like that- you have to step into the fire to burn away all the crap & and just take the pain that comes with it. It hurts, but if you want to be A BETTER PERSON, you face this stuff & forge yourself anew, PURER & HARDER. One thing that has always helped me through these times is MUSIC. So on my show, I’ll be playing songs by bands that have helped shape me into the man that I am today, that have gotten me through the rough shit. I’ll also be playing songs by newer artists I like, & I’ll be telling some stories about what all the tunes mean to me. Then, once every show if I can, I will interview a member of one of the bands I’ll be playing, & I’ll ask them about what their music means to them. Right now (due to scheduling & my uncertain future), the show will be once a month- I want to do it more often eventually, but right now I’m kinda busy & have a situation to settle.
  
"For my first guest, I wanted someone who has seen some hard times himself, who has gone through some brutal stuff & come out a better man. I needed a real-deal, no bullshit, highly respected & moral, yet hard-as nails motherfucker. I immediately thought of one dude. He’s a legend & a good friend of mine, so he came up to do my first show & KICK IT.
   
"John Joseph (AKA Bloodclot), singer of the almighty CRO-MAGS. John is an amazing dude who has lived a life that would crush, break, & destroy most folks- I don’t think a lot people would make it out of a childhood like his alive, much less go on to be a living legend with such a positive message. Just read his autobiography,”The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon”, & you will see what I mean. Dude gets MAD RESPECT for a reason- he’s as real as it gets, & no one to fuck with AT ALL, but also is one of the nicest most humble & generous men I have ever met. Big hearted dude, & I’m proud to call him a friend! So thanks Bloodclot & @JoseMangin for helping me bring THE CRUCIBLE to life! I’ll be announcing the air dates soon- I wanna get nutty with this show, & use it kinda like this Instagram- share some art & tell some stories behind it- here it’s photos, on the show it will be tunes. We blasted some Cro-Mags for the interview potion if the show & I talked about what the tunes meant to me, then asked John about what they meant to HIM. When you make music, if it’s ANY GOOD, the listener takes it & makes it their own. I’ve done that with Cro-Mags & countless other bands- for me, it’s cool to talk to the faces behind the songs- I’m a fan of music first, & a band guy second. Watch out for my show!"

As previously reported, LAMB OF GOD is looking to honor the brave men and women of our United States military by incorporating soldier’s names and faces into a video presentation during their upcoming U.S. tour. If you are in the military, or have a husband, wife, brother, sister, friend or family member who has served or is actively serving, and wish to be included in this video tribute, please take a moment to send a photo to logvideocontent@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT: Please keep the photos under 2MB and include the soldier’s name, military branch, and a brief description of where the soldier is serving or has served. The band is asking for photos of soldiers killed in action, those actively serving, and those who have completed their service to our country.

Ticket links for all shows are below:

 

30-Oct / Phoenix, AZ / Comerica Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Phoenix Tickets Here

31-Oct / Los Angeles, CA / Palladium / Friday September 21 / Buy Los Angeles Tickets Here

1-Nov / Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Las Vegas Tickets Here

3-Nov / Lubbock, TX / Lonestar Pavilion / Friday September 21 / Buy Lubbock Tickets Here

4-Nov / San Antonio, TX / Sunken Garden / Friday September 21 / Buy San Antonio Tickets Here

5-Nov / Oklahoma City, OK   / Diamond Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Oklahoma City Tickets Here

7-Nov / St. Louis, MO / Pageant / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Louis Tickets Here

8-Nov / Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Indianapolis Tickets Here

9-Nov / Milwaukee, WI / Eagles Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Milwaukee Tickets Here

10-Nov / St. Paul, MN / Myth / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Paul Tickets Here

12-Nov / Louisville, KY / Expo Five / Saturday September 22 / Buy Louisville Tickets Here

14-Nov / Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Stroudsburg Tickets Here

15-Nov / Glens Falls, NY / Glens Falls Civic Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Glens Falls Tickets Here

16-Nov / New York, NY / Roseland Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy NYC Tickets Here

17-Nov / Silver Spring, MD / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Silver Spring Tickets Here

19-Nov / Orlando, FL / House of Blues/ Saturday September 22 / Buy Orlando Tickets Here

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Friday September 28 / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Saturday September 22 / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Saturday September 22 / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Saturday September 22 / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Friday September 21 / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Saturday September 22 / Buy Columbus Tickets Here

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Click here for the link to the LAMB OF GOD Memorabilia site and here for the link to the Justice Now site.

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

1 Year Since The BIG 4 Dominated New York City's Yankee Stadium - Video Recap Available!

One year ago, Heavy Metal history was written when the Big Four of Heavy Metal: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, took over the legendary field of dreams known as Yankee Stadium. Horns Up Rocks was there to capture the madness! Check out our extensive video special featuring live footage of the concert, interviews, Anthrax's press conference, amazing pictures and more!



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

Related links:
The Big 4
The Big Four Festival
Metallica
Slayer
Megadeth
Anthrax

MTV Responds To Allegations That 'Headbangers Ball' Is Being Cancelled - Statement Available!

As previously reported, Jose Mangin (Sirius XM) exclusively told us that the folks behind MTV2.com are shutting down Headbangers Ball for good. In response, MTV released the following statement to SPIN:

"MTV is committed to the 'Headbangers Ball' franchise and can confirm that it will continue as an online destination with its hub remaining on MTV2.com. The company's deal with Jose Mangin has concluded. However, MTV will continue to program a weekly playlist for fans of the genre."

Our guess is that they will have music video playlists on their online platform. Isn't that what YouTube is for?

Thankfully, Jose has announced the formation of Hard Attack TV! Hard Attack TV will take Jose's vision to a whole new level of confidence and power! While it will pick up from where HIS Headbangers Ball was left off, Hard Attack TV will offer viewers all over the world a variety of super fresh programming. What type of programming? Well, here is an exclusive interview we conducted with Jose at the recent PHILM show at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, where Jose spills it all out. Check it out and spread the word!



Related links:
HEADBANGERS BALL
LIQUID METAL

Jose Mangin Announces The Demise Of MTV's Headbangers Hall & The Birth Of Hard Attack TV!

After keeping the torch burning strong for many years, Jose Mangin (Sirius XM) exclusively told us that the folks behind MTV2.com are shutting down Headbangers Ball for good. Since Jose understands the importance of the show, he decided to create a NEW source for the headbanging community. Thanks Jose!

Hard Attack TV will take Jose's vision to a whole new level of confidence and power! While it will pick up from where Headbangers Ball was left off, Hard Attack TV will offer viewers all over the world a variety of super fresh programming. What type of programming? Well, here is an exclusive interview we conducted with Jose at the recent PHILM show at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, where Jose spills it all out. Check it out and spread the word!



Related links:
HEADBANGERS BALL
LIQUID METAL

BATTLECROSS: Cover Of PANTERA's "Hostile" To Be Premiered Today On Liquid Metal!

Earlier this week, Detroit, Michigan’s BATTLECROSS finished their run with the TRESPASS AMERICA festival, also featuring Five Finger Death Punch with support from Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, and God Forbid.

Helping to cap such a defining summer in the band’s already accelerating career, Sirius XM Liquid Metal will premiere the band’s studio cover of the track “Hostile” (originally performed by PANTERA) on Friday, August 31st. Afterward, the track will be available for purchase on iTunes. The band performed “Hostile” live at several stops on the TRESPASS AMERICA festival (last night’s performance of the song included a guest appearance by Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael).



“TRESPASS AMERICA has been a blast. We can't believe it’s all over. It’s been a wake-up call, a learning experience, and a privilege to be part of this kick ass festival,” states guitarist Tony Asta. “We've made so many new friends along the way and it’s very humbling to see so much support from all our fans. Thank you all for making this dream a reality.”

Tony continues, “We are very excited to release our cover of “Hostile” on Sirius XM with Pantera being heavily influential to the band. Rest in peace, Dime. Now crank it to eleven!”

The band will be taking part in the Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary Label Showcase, sponsored by Scion A/V Club! The showcase takes place on Saturday, September 15th at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA.  The show is free with RSVP (strictly required) and space is limited. Also performing at the show are Six Feet Under, Cattle Decapitation, Gypsyhawk, and Pilgrim. See above for the official event admat with additional details.

BATTLECROSS tour dates:

AUGUST

31        Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse (w/ God Forbid)

SEPTEMBER

  1        Memphis, TN – Newby’s (w/ God Forbid)
  2        Louisville, KY – Phoenix Hill Tavern (w/ God Forbid)
15        Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse (Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary Label Showcase)
24        Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
27        Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz (Jose Mangin’s Hard Attack Thursday w/ The Doomsday Prophecy, Carnavarice Breath, Watchwords)
28        Wheeling, WV – River City

OCTOBER

19        Detroit, MI – Detroit Princess River Cruise
20        Lansing, MI – Michigan Princess Cruise

BATTLECROSS is:

Kyle "Gumby" Gunther: Vocals

Tony Asta: Guitar

Hiran Deraniyagala: Guitar

Mike Kreger: Drums

Don Slater: Bass 

Related links:

Battlecross on Metal Blade Records

Battlecross' Official Site

Battlecross on Facebook

Battlecross on MySpace

Follow Battlecross on Twitter
Trespass America Festival

PHILIP ANSELMO To Host Weekly Show On Sirius XM Liquid Metal!

This just in: legendary Heavy Metal singer Philip Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) will be joining the Sirius XM Liquid Metal family. Anselmo will be hosting a weekly show where he will be playing his favorite Metal! The news was revealed during an interview that Jose Mangin conducted with Anselmo earlier today. Mangin twitted the following:

"WOW hope y'all just caught that! @PhilipAnselmoFA will be doing a weekly show on @SXMLiquidMetal on @SiriusXM where he plays his FAV Metal!"

As previously reported, DOWN is scheduled to release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years. Entitled EP ONE, the first volume of the 4 EP series will be available on September 18th.



What do you think about the NEW DOWN song? Leave your comments below! \m/

DOWN 'EP ONE' track listing:

1) 'Levitation'

2) 'Witchtripper'

3) 'Open Coffins'
4) 'The Curse Is A Lie'

5) 'This Work Is Timeless'

6) 'The Misfortune Teller'

As previously reported, Down is gearing up for a U.S. Tour this fall, followed by a European trek. The band will be touring in support of their forthcoming NEW EP (details below). The following dates have been confirmed so far, with more to be added soon:

U.S. Tour Dates (*) with Saint Vitus, Warbeast and HAARP:

09/18: Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
09/19: Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
09/21: Sauget, IL – Pop’s
09/22: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
09/23: Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
09/25: Boston, MA – House Of Blues
09/26: Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
09/28: New York, NY – Best Buy Theater
09/29: Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
10/02: Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall

European Tour Dates (*):

10/19: Manchester, UK – O2 Academy
10/20: Birmingham, UK – HMV Institute
10/21: London, UK – Roundhouse
10/23: Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Hall
10/24: Paris, France – Bataclan
10/25: Holland, Amsterdam – Melkweg
10/27: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – Den Atelier

*: More tour dates to be added

Tickets and more information HERE!

Related links:
Philip Anselmo's Official Site 

DOWN
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GENE HOGLAN To Step In For BILL WARD On BLACK SABBATH's Reunion Shows???

We just got word from Ian Christie (Sirius XM LIQUID METAL), that drumming legend GENE HOGLAN will be stepping in for BILL WARD on the upcoming SABBATH reunion shows. We really hope that Ian is not pulling all of our legs as an April Fool's joke. As previously reported, Bill Ward announced that he won't be part of the current reincarnation of BLACK SABBATH. This is his statement regarding this matter:

"At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the BLACK SABBATH album and tour," stated Ward. "However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band." The remaining members of Black Sabbath (Ozzy, Osbourne, Tony Iommy & Geezer Butler) have have been recording the NEW album without Bill Ward.

BLACK SABBATH:

- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
- PLUS 1 show in the United States! (Details have not been announced yet)

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Liquid Metal Kicks Off Lamb Of God's 'Resolution' Week!

In celebration of Lamb Of God’s seventh studio album 'Resolution', Sirius XM Liquid Metal is proud to present seven straight days of the band in their monster special aptly named “Lamb Of God’s Resolution Week.”

- Starts: Monday, Jan. 23rd @ 12pm ET / 9am PT

- Ends: Monday, Jan. 30th @ 3am ET / 12am PT

From their pre-Lamb Of God days in Burn The Priest all the way through their newest offering to the world, you’ll be treated to something Lamb Of God related at least three times per hour- all week long!

You’ll hear Lamb Of God every hour, with every other hour being a NEW track, plus Mark, Randy, Willie, Chris and John pick out dozens of tracks to play all week from some of their favorite bands such as Metallica, Breadwinner, Gwar, Decapitated, Megadeth, At The Gates, Mastodon, Machine Head and more!

Plus, on Tuesday, January 24th, the day 'Resolution' comes out, Liquid Metal will host a LIVE listener call in show with Lamb Of God at 12pm ET / 9am PT taking your questions and saying whatever the hell they want for an hour. Pay attention to the Sirius XM Liquid Metal Facebook page for more info and for the number to call in and talk to Lamb Of God!

Everything you need to worship at the altar of Lamb Of God will be on Sirius XM Liquid Metal during “Resolution Week” – now you’ve got something to die for!

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DEAN Webcast From NAMM Is Live NOW - Watch All The Behind the Scenes Action!

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Dean Guitars celebrates is ready to celebrate their 35th Anniversary via a monumental party to kick off the Dean "Live from NAMM" Webcast. DEAN Guitars is going to give you a "Live from NAMM" Webcast like never before! Including live performance footage from the Dean NAMM JAM with TESTAMENT, JACKYL, WAYNE STATIC, VINNIE MOORE and the Dean Girl/Coffin Case Fashion Show as well as two-full days of exclusive Dean coverage from the Anaheim Convention Center.

Here are all the details:

- Date: Friday, January 20th
- Doors 6:00 PM (METALACHI, the world's great mariachi Metal band, in the courtyard)
- Performances & Set Times:

Vinnie Moore (7:00 to 7:50 PM)
Wayne Static (8:15 to 9:00 PM)
DEAN GIRL/COFFIN CASE FASHION SHOW (9:10 to 9:30 PM)
Jackyl (9:40 - 10:35 PM)
Testament (11:05 PM - 12:00 AM)

DEAN GUITARS LIVE FROM NAMM WEBCAST SCHEDULE (Horns Up Rocks will be streaming the event all weekend long!):

- Friday, January 20th, 6:45 to 11:30 PM PST (Live from the Dean NAMM JAM at the Grove of Anaheim)

- Saturday, January 21st, 10 AM to 6 PM PST (Live from the Dean Guitars NAMM booth, Anaheim Convention Center)

- Sunday, January 22nd, 10 AM to 5 PM (Live from the Dean Guitars NAMM booth, Anaheim Convention Center)

Dean Guitars will be webcasting live all weekend!

Highlights include:

- A first hand look at the NEW 2012 Dean Guitars 35th Anniversary Collection including the debut of the new Thoroughbred Single-cut electric guitar, the Dime Concrete Sledge and the Dave Mustaine Peace Sells VMNT. We have over 50 new guitars and it is OUR BEST COLLECTION EVER!

- We are giving away an IPAD2 autographed by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth along with a great bundle of gear from our sponsor MONSTER CABLE.

- Interviews with DEAN and DDRUM artists including Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy of Testament, Eric Bass of Shinedown, Michael Angelo Batio, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Paul of HELLYEAH, Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch, Tim Yeung and David Vincent of Morbid Angel, Derrick Wright of Adele, Jesse James Dupree and the boys from Jackyl, Wayne Static of Static-X, Vinnie Moore of UFO and many others.

- Plus, for the first time ever we will be offering you some super sick deals on in-stock Dean Guitars. So get ready for these exclusive NAMM webcast specials, it's a great chance to GET YOUR WINGS!

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DEAN Reveals NAMM Jam Lineup & Webcast Details!

Dean Guitars celebrates is ready to celebrate their 35th Anniversary via a monumental party to kick off the Dean "Live from NAMM" Webcast. DEAN Guitars is going to give you a "Live from NAMM" Webcast like never before! Including live performance footage from the Dean NAMM JAM with TESTAMENT, JACKYL, WAYNE STATIC, VINNIE MOORE and the Dean Girl/Coffin Case Fashion Show as well as two-full days of exclusive Dean coverage from the Anaheim Convention Center.

Here are all the details:

- Date: Friday, January 20th
- Doors 6:00 PM (METALACHI, the world's great mariachi Metal band, in the courtyard)
- Performances & Set Times:

Vinnie Moore (7:00 to 7:50 PM)
Wayne Static (8:15 to 9:00 PM)
DEAN GIRL/COFFIN CASE FASHION SHOW (9:10 to 9:30 PM)
Jackyl (9:40 - 10:35 PM)
Testament (11:05 PM - 12:00 AM)

DEAN GUITARS LIVE FROM NAMM WEBCAST SCHEDULE (Horns Up Rocks will be streaming the event all weekend long!):

- Friday, January 20th, 6:45 to 11:30 PM PST (Live from the Dean NAMM JAM at the Grove of Anaheim)

- Saturday, January 21st, 10 AM to 6 PM PST (Live from the Dean Guitars NAMM booth, Anaheim Convention Center)

- Sunday, January 22nd, 10 AM to 5 PM (Live from the Dean Guitars NAMM booth, Anaheim Convention Center)

Dean Guitars will be webcasting live all weekend!

Highlights include:

- A first hand look at the NEW 2012 Dean Guitars 35th Anniversary Collection including the debut of the new Thoroughbred Single-cut electric guitar, the Dime Concrete Sledge and the Dave Mustaine Peace Sells VMNT. We have over 50 new guitars and it is OUR BEST COLLECTION EVER!

- We are giving away an IPAD2 autographed by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth along with a great bundle of gear from our sponsor MONSTER CABLE.

- Interviews with DEAN and DDRUM artists including Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy of Testament, Eric Bass of Shinedown, Michael Angelo Batio, Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Paul of HELLYEAH, Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch, Tim Yeung and David Vincent of Morbid Angel, Derrick Wright of Adele, Jesse James Dupree and the boys from Jackyl, Wayne Static of Static-X, Vinnie Moore of UFO and many others.

- Plus, for the first time ever we will be offering you some super sick deals on in-stock Dean Guitars. So get ready for these exclusive NAMM webcast specials, it's a great chance to GET YOUR WINGS!

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Sirius XM Liquid Metal 'Top Shelf 2011 Countdown'!

Sirius XM's Liquid Metal (formerly known as Hard Attack) is the number one Heavy Metal radio station in the world! The work Jose Mangin and crew have done in the last decade has taken Heavy Metal to a NEW level of confidence and power. Year after year they work very hard in bringing the headbangers of the world the best music on and off the planet. Without further due, here is the Sirius XM Liquid Metal 'Top Shelf 2011 Countdown'!

20. Low Road - Rat
19. Jasta - Mourn The Illusion
18. Morbid Angel - Existo Vulgore
17. Chimaira - Trigger Finger
16. Deicide - Save Your
15. Suicide Silence - Human Violence
14. Decapitated - 404
13. Megadeth - Never Dead
12. Unearth - Watch It Burn
11. All Shall Perish - Divine Illusion
10. Kyng - Trails In Veins
09. Crowbar - The Cemetery Angels
08. Mastodon - Black Tongue
07. Kvelertak - Utrydd Dei Svake
06. Cavalera Conspiracy - Warlord
05. Black Dahlia Murder - Moonlight Equilibrium
04. Amon Amarth - War Of The Gods
03. Anthrax - Fight Em Till You Can't
02. DevilDriver - Blur
01. Machine Head - Locust



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Dean Guitars 35th Anniversary Celebration Launch at NAMM - Details Inside!

For 35 years Dean Guitars has been making sought after instruments that have been seen on the biggest stages in the world. From ZZ Top's fuzz-covered Dean Z's, Sammy Hagar and his "Red Rocker" ML, Dimebag Darrell's legendary Dean from Hell to Dave Mustaine and his Dean VMNT at the epic 2011 Big 4 concerts, Dean guitars has created an undeniable legacy that has been embraced by guitar enthusiasts worldwide.

Dean Guitars is the only company to date to give the global guitar community an all-access ticket to NAMM with a multi-camera, real-time HD webcast. Exclusive technology partnerships with Livestream.com and Newtek Tricaster will allow viewers to interact via Facebook and Twitter with the Dean crew. (Over 100,000 viewers from 23 countries watched the 2011 Dean NAMM webcast!).

2012 NAMM webcast highlights will include a first-hand look at Dean's new 35th anniversary USA custom guitars, footage from the Dean NAMM JAM with performances by Testament, Jackyl, Vinnie Moore and Wayne Static, an impressive schedule of artist interviews, live contests, on-air guitar sales and much more. The DEAN TV team will produce over 20 hours of streaming live NAMM action, Jan 20 - 22 at deanguitars.com/webcast.

SEE THE 2012 DEAN GUITARS NAMM SHOW IN STREAMING HD AT DEANGUITARS.COM/WEBCAST on January 20-22, 2012!

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