OZZY Told His Son To F&*K Off At The BLACK SABBATH Listening Party For '13' - Video Available!

As previously announced, BLACK SABBATH will be releasing their comeback record entitled '13' on June 10 via Vertigo (album artwork & details HERE).

This past Wednesday, April 10, the Heavy Metal legends hosted a private listening party for '13'. The invite-only event took place at The Montalban in Los Angeles, California. Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne hosted the event and also produced a segment for FUSE News that includes an interview with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. Watch it now, and find out why Ozzy told Jack to F&*K off!



Yesterday (April 12), the band made an announcement regarding the premiere of a NEW song out of '13'. Read on...

"Black Sabbath will perform a new song from '13' on the season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. It will air Wednesday, May 15th on CBS. No word if they are also behind the crime..."

In celebration of the most anticipated album of year, SABBATH will be touring Europe this November and December. Here are the confirmed tour dates:

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 

Other Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- 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

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

Related links:
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

STRATOVARIUS To Celebrate The Release Of 'Nemesis' In New York City Via Listening Party!

Finnish Power Metal legends STRATOVARIUS, will be unleashing a brand NEW studio offering entitled 'Nemesis'. The bands 15th studio album was produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios).

The 11-track 'Nemesis' will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26, 2013. Says Kotipelto of the record: “It has a darker more modern sound. We, as a band, have gone through a lot and have matured as songwriters. Making the album this time was easier because we gave it as much time as it needed. We have worked our asses off to make this and we hope the fans will like it.”

In celebration of the bands upcoming effort, members of the band will be present at a public listening party at Idle Hands Bar in New York City.  The event will take place on the evening of January 21, and both Timo Kotipelto (singer) and Jens Johansson (keyboardist) will be present!

Related links:
Stratovarius' Official Site
Stratovarius on Facebook
Stratovarius on MySpace
Eagle Rock Entertainment

NY Violin Metallers RESOLUTION 15 Return To The Stage Tomorrow With CAR BOMB & BANGLADEAFY!

As previously reported, our good friends from RESOLUTION 15 will be releasing a brand NEW full-length album entitled 'Svaha' on January 15th! In celebration of their highly anticipated release, the band will be performing at the Studio at Webster Hall tomorrow (Saturday, December 29th) with none other than CAR BOMB and BANGLADEAFY! Additionally, our founder Jö Schüftan will be DJing the event!

"We here at the RESOLUTION 15 camp are very excited to announce that after many months of hard work and preparation, as well as some recent line-up changes, we will be returning to the stage on Saturday, December 29th at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City along with our good friends Car Bomb and Bangladeafy. Fans will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase our NEW full-length record “Svaha” before it is released to the general public on January 15th. 

"We will be joined onstage for the first time by our new bassist Mike Bendy, as well as a few special surprise guests.
   
"We are extremely psyched for our return, and can’t wait to give back to all of our fans, friends and family.  None of this would be possible without their continued love and support."

See you tomorrow headbangers!

Related links:
The Svaha Sessions on Bandcamp
Resolution 15
Resolution 15 on Facebook
Resolution 15 on Twitter

RESOLUTION 15 Announce CD Release Show With CAR BOMB & BANGLADEAFY + Listening Party At Duff's!

Our good friends from RESOLUTION 15 have a bunch of awesome announcements! Not only will they be releasing a brand NEW full-length album entitled 'Svaha' on January 15th, but they will also be performing at the Studio at Webster Hall on Sartuday, December 29th with none other than CAR BOMB and BANGLADEAFY!

Additionally, Horns Up Rocks will be hosting a CD listening party a week before the show (December 22) at Duffs Brooklyn. Here is what the bands vocalist, Nick Serr, had to say about the exciting times that lie ahead for RESOLUTION 15, the Kings of Violin Metal!

"We here at the RESOLUTION 15 camp are very excited to announce that after many months of hard work and preparation, as well as some recent line-up changes, we will be returning to the stage on Saturday, December 29th at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City along with our good friends Car Bomb and Bangladeafy. Fans will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase our NEW full-length record “Svaha” before it is released to the general public on January 15th. 

"We will be joined onstage for the first time by our new bassist Mike Bendy, as well as a few special surprise guests.
 
"Additionally, we’re throwing a free listening party at our favorite hangout, Duffs in Brooklyn, hosted by Jö Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks, on Saturday, December 22nd. We’ll be playing the NEW record in its entirety, as well as giving away copies of our newest single “The Current.”
 
"We are extremely psyched for our return, and can’t wait to give back to all of our fans, friends and family.  None of this would be possible without their continued love and support."

See you there headbangers!

RSVP HERE for the listening party at Duffs!

Related links:
The Svaha Sessions on Bandcamp
Resolution 15
Resolution 15 on Facebook
Resolution 15 on Twitter

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Premieres NEW Song Called "True North" & It Kicks Ass!

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'. Due out 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'.

To give fans a preview of Epicloud, Hevy Devy has now posted a new track, "True North," online. To give it a listen, please visit Metal Hammer Germany:

http://www.metal-hammer.de/video-audio/premieren/article321532.ece

Right now, DTP and KATATONIA are bringing the masses the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Here are the remaining tour dates:

- Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
- Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
- Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
- Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
- Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
- Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
- Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
- Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
- Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
- Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
- Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
- Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

The Devin Townsend Project: Listening Party For 'Epicloud" Available Now!

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'. Due out 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'.

You can listen to 'Epicloud' in its entirety HERE:



This September, DTP and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

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

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

Will Members Of OVERKILL Be At 'The Electric Age' Listening Party Tomorrow In Gotham City?

- WHEN: Friday, March 23rd 2012
- WHERE: Three of Cups NYC - 83 First Avenue @ Fifth Street, NYC - www.threeofcupsnyc.com/
- WHO: Blitz and DD of OVERKILL
- WHY: To preview their NEW record 'The Electric Age' in full!

Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/287174424686411

Related links:
Overkill's Official Site
Official Site of EONE Metal

FREE VAN HALEN Listening Party For 'A Different Kind Of Truth' To Take Place Tonight In New York City

Tonight (Monday, February 6), Idle Hands Bar will be hosting the OFFICIAL VAN HALEN listening party for 'A Different Kind Of Truth', courtesy of Interscope Records, Looney Tunes CDs, Metalinsider.net and Playmysong app. Not only will they be playing the NEW VAN HALEN album, but they will also be giving away t-shirts, posters and a pair tickets for one of their New York City shows!

Additionally, Looney Tunes CDs will be on hand to sell the CDs at midnight and the guys from Metalinsider.net will be guest bartending. And they will have a special VAN HALEN catalog playlist on Playmysong where you get to choose the music that plays in the bar for free from your mobile device

Oh yeah, they will also be giving a free drink to the first 40 people that show proof of purchase of the NEW VAN HALEN album!

Here is the 90-second teaser of "Beats Workin'" (courtesy of Noisecreep):



'A Different Kind Of Truth' track listing:

01. Tattoo
02. She's The Woman
03. You and Your Blues
04. China Town
05. Blood and Fire
06. Bullethead
07. As Is
08. Honeybabysweetiedoll
09. The Trouble With Never
10. Outta Space
11. Stay Frosty
12. Big River
13. Beats Workin'



Click here to watch some clips of the bands recent performance in New York City

Upcoming tour dates:

- Feb. 18: Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
- Feb. 20: Auburn Hills, MI - The Palace Of Auburn Hills
- Feb. 22: Indianapolis, IN - Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- Feb. 24: Chicago, IL - United Center
- Feb. 28: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
- Mar. 01: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
- Mar. 03: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Arena
- Mar. 05: Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
- Mar. 09: Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center
- Mar. 11: Boston, MA - TD Garden
- Mar. 15: Montreal, QCBell Centre
- Mar. 17: Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
- Mar. 21: Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place
- Mar. 24: Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
- Mar. 28: Washington, DC - Verizon Center
- Mar. 30: Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
- Apr. 01: Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
- Apr. 10: Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center
- Apr. 12: Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum
- Apr. 14: Orlando, FL - Amway Center
- Apr. 16: Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Mem. Arena
- Apr. 19: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
- Apr. 21: Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
- Apr. 25: Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
- Apr. 27: Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
- May 01: Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
- May 05: Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
- May 07: Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
- May 09: Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
- May 11: Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
- May 17: Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
- May 19: Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
- May 22: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
- May 24: Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
- May 27: Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Jun. 01: Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
- Jun. 03: Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
- Jun. 05: San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion At San Jose
- Jun. 12: Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
- Jun. 14: San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
- Jun. 16: Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
- Jun. 20: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
- Jun. 22: San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
- Jun. 24: Houston, TX - Toyota Center
- Jun. 26: New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena

Support on select dates will come from Kool & The Gang. VIP packages will be handled by VIPNation.com.

Related links:
Van Halen

Ikillya Listening Party at Duff's

During the last year we have come across a lot of solid Heavy Music bands, but very few have the personality and well crafted aggression that Ikillya possesses. We've had the chance to catch the band live numerous times, and they always make sure they deliver a lethal dose of pure adrenalized Death Metal. In times were their is a flood of bands all over the world, Ikillya is making sure to keep their craft intact while staying clear from the flood.

This Saturday April 2, 2011, Ikillya wants you to come to Duff's Brooklyn (the Heavy Metal Mecca) and headbang to the sounds of their new record titled "Recon". We've had a chance to listen to it and have even spun it at a few of our events, and we strongly suggest that you come indulge your ears into some fresh original hard hitting music. Here is the OFFICIAL statement from Ikillya's frontman Jason Lekberg:

“We’re really proud of RECON and are excited to share it with our friends at Duffs. It’s been an honor to work with everyone on the team on this recording. The experienced production team has helped us capture the aggression and intensity with which we wrote these songs.”

Here are some facts about Ikillya's "Recon":

- Recorded at both Spin Studios (Long Island City, NY) and Nova Studios (Staten Island, NY).

- Produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Black Tide, This or the Apocalypse).

- Engineered by Paul Suarez (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold), Ryan Kelly (Opeth/Orbs/Winds of Plague), and Armando Subero. Drums on RECON were provided by Jeff Gretz (Zao,
Emanuel and the Fear).

- Tracklisting:

1. At My Signal
2. …And Hell Followed With Him
3. E.H.R.
4. Razorblades
5. Godsize
6. Lifesblood
7. Bombs Away
8. Escape Plan
9. Jet Fuel Genetic
10. Echoes In Eternity

Ikillya is: Jason Lekberg (vocals), Dave Kerr (guitar) and Mansa Gory (bass/trumpet).

Download the track “Godsize” for free by joining the Ikillya mailing list at Ikillya's Official Site.

Here are all the details about the listening party:

- Date/Time: Saturday April 2, 2011 @ 10 PM
- Location: 168 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn NY (JMZ Trains to Marcy Ave.)



Related links:
Ikillya's Official Site
Duff's Brooklyn

VINNIE PAUL talks PANTERA!

Legendary Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul recently talked to "Artisan News Service" about the upcoming 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of PANTERA's classic "Cowboys From Hell". Which was also their major-label debut, and changed Heavy Metal forever.

Pantera released a previously un-released song titled "The Will To Survive" earlier this week on their Official Pantera Facebook Page. The song was part of the Cowboys From Hell demos. Right now you can also have your own "Cowboys From Hell" listening party.

Make sure you warn your neighbors! Here are the songs included on this listening fiesta:

- Cowboys From Hell - Disc 1
- Psycho Holiday - Disc 1
- The Art Of Shredding - Disc 1
- Cemetery Gates (Live) - Disc 2
- Primal Concrete Sledge (Live) - Disc 2
- Heresy (Live) - Disc 2
- Shattered (Demo) - Disc 3
- Message In Blood (Demo) - Disc 3
- Domination (Demo) - Disc 3

PANTERA listening party (QuickTime)
PANTERA listening party (Windows Media)

To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of "Cowboys From Hell", Pantera is offering a limited edition, web-store exclusive box set. This box set contains merchandise only available in the band's official web-store! Here is what this box set contains:

- Cowboys from Hell Logo Flask
- Belt Buckle Bottle Opener
- Cowboys from Hell Exclusive T-Shirt
- 4 Piece Guitar Pick Set
- Cowboys from Hell 20th Anniversary Expanded CD

All items come in a Texas Shaped Collector’s Box! You can purchase it right here!

The "Deluxe" and "Expanded" editions of "Cowboys From Hell" will be released on September 14th at all retail outlets. This special editions will also be sold on Pantera's Official site and on Rhino Entertainment's site. The "Deluxe Edition" will be available for a suggested list price of $29.98 (hard copy) and $17.99 (digital copy) and the "Expanded Edition" for $19.98 (hard copy) and $12.99 (digital copy).

The "Cowboys From Hell" 20th-anniversary reissue track listing:

Disc One - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions

01. Cowboys From Hell
02. Primal Concrete Sledge
03. Psycho Holiday
04. Heresy
05. Cemetery Gates
06. Domination
07. Shattered
08. Clash With Reality
09. Medicine Man
10. Message In Blood
11. The Sleep
12. The Art Of Shredding

Disc Two - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions

01. Domination (live) *
02. Psycho Holiday (live) *
03. The Art Of Shredding (live) *
04. Cowboys From Hell (live) *
05. Cemetery Gates (live) *
06. Primal Concrete Sledge (live) *
07. Heresy (live) *
08. Domination (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
09. Primal Concrete Sledge (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
10. Cowboys From Hell (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
11. Heresy (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
12. Psycho Holiday (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †

Disc Three - Ultimate and Deluxe Editions Only

01. The Will To Survive *
02. Shattered (demo) *
03. Cowboys From Hell (demo) *
04. Heresy (demo) *
05. Cemetery Gates (demo) *
06. Psycho Holiday (demo) *
07. Medicine Man (demo) *
08. Message In Blood (demo) *
09. Domination (demo) *
10. The Sleep (demo) *
11. The Art Of Shredding (demo) *

* Previously unreleased
† Unreleased in the U.S.

FINALLY, here is the chat with Vinnie Paul:


Related links:
Official Pantera site
Official Pantera Facebook Page
Official site of Duff's Brooklyn