NIGHTWISH Reveal NEW Album Title & Cover Artwork (NIGHTWISH Revela el Nombre y la Carátula de su NUEVO Disco)!

Finnish Symphonic Metallers NIGHTWISH have announced that their NEW album is called Endless Forms Most Beautiful and that it will be released on March 27th in Europe, March 30th in the UK and March 31st in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast Records. See the album cover above these words.

The title was inspired by an excerpt from a quote by English naturalist Charles Darwin, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory via his 1859 book On the Origin of Species.

Produced by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnumen, Endless Forms Most Beautiful features album artwork by Finnish artist Toxic Angel and includes adult & childrens choirs, collaborative work with esteemed orchestral arranger Pip Williams, session drum work by Kai Hahto of WINTERSUN (who is sitting in for the ailing NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen), and a guest appearance by evolutionary biologist, writer, and atheist Richard Dawkins.

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NIGHTWISH (la banda de Metal Sinfónico) acaba de anunciar que su NUEVO disco se llama Endless Forms Most Beautiful y que saldrá al mercado el 27 de Marzo en Europa, el 30 de Marzo en el Reino Unido y el 31 de Marzo en los Estados Unidos a través de Nuclear Blast Records. Vean la carátula del disco encima de estas palabras.

El titulo fue inspirado por una cita del naturalista Inglés Charles Darwin, quien es muy conocido por fundamentar la teoría de la evolución en el On the Origin of Species (publicado en 1859).

Endless Forms Most Beautiful fue producido por Tero “TeeCee” Kinnumen y incluye coros de niños y adultos, arreglos orquestales por Pip Williams, baterías por Kai Hahto de WINTERSUN (quien esta remplazando temporalmente a Jukka Nevalainen), y una aparición especial por el biólogo, escritor, y ateista Richard Dawkins. Mientras que la carátula del disco fue diseñada por Toxic Angel.

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:
Nightwish.com

KATAKLYSM Reveal NEW Album Title (KATAKLYSM Bautiza su NUEVO Disco)!

Canadian Death Metallers KATAKLYSM, who are currently in the studio recording the follow up to their critically acclaimed album Waiting for the End to Come (out now via Nuclear Blast Records), have announced that their NEW album is called Of Ghosts And Gods and that it will be released this Summer via Nuclear Blast!

Guitarist J- F Dagenais will track drums, guitars and bass for the album, while vocals will be recorded by producer Mark Lewis (WHITE CHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, CANNIBAL CORPSE) at Audiohammer Studios. The entire process will be mixed and mastered in the UK by legendary producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, AMON AMARTH).

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¡La banda Canadiense de Death Metal KATAKLYSM, quien en este momento esta en el estudio grabando el disco subsecuente a su aclamado disco Waiting for the End to Come (disponible a través de Nuclear Blast Records), acaba de anunciar que su NUEVO disco se llama Of Ghosts And Gods y que sera lanzado al mercado este Verano a través de Nuclear Blast!

Mientras que el guitarrista de la banda J- F Dagenais esta encargado de grabar las baterias, las guitarras y los bajos, Mark Lewis (WHITE CHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, CANNIBAL CORPSE) de Audiohammer Studios va a grabar todas las voces. Una vez terminada la grabación, el legendario productor Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, AMON AMARTH) mezclara y masterizara el disco.

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:

Facebook.com/kataklysm

SOULFLY Working on Album # 10 (SOULFLY Empieza a Trabajar en su Disco # 10)!

As reported by us first, Max Cavalera concluded 2014 by writing NEW music for what is to become SOULFLY's tenth studio album!

Over the weekend, Gloria Cavalera (Max's wife and manager) posted the image you see next to these words with the caption: "Day one... in the studio with Matt Hyde!!!"

Yes, this means that SOULFLY is currently working on their NEW album and that Matt Hyde (SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HATEBREED) is producing it. The follow up to 2013's Savages will most likely be released in the Summer or Fall of 2015 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

This news comes just months after the release of CAVALERA CONSPIRACY's third studio album entitled Pandemonium (available now via Napalm Records).

Cavalera, who co-founded SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY and KILLER BE KILLED, recently confessed to us that music is his only addiction after overcoming his addiction to alcohol and drugs over seven years ago.

Watch this revealing video interview below.

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¡Como ya les habíamos contado, Max Cavalera cerro el 2014 componiendo canciones para el disco numero diez de SOULFLY!

Este fin de semana, Gloria Cavalera (esposa y manager de Max) publico la foto que ven arriba con la siguiente leyenda: "¡¡¡Primer día... en el estudio con Matt Hyde!!!"

Si, esto quiere decir que SOULFLY ya esta en el estudio trabajando en su disco NUEVO y que Matt Hyde (SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HATEBREED) lo esta produciendo. El disco subsecuente de Savages sera lanzado en el Verano o en el Otoño del 2015 por Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

Esta noticia llega solo meses después del lanzamiento del tercer disco de CAVALERA CONSPIRACY titulado Pandemonium (disponible a través de Napalm Records).

Cavalera, quien ayudo a lanzar a SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY y a KILLER BE KILLED, nos confeso recientemente que la música es su única adicción después de haber logrado combatir su alcoholismo y drogadicción hace ya mas de siete anos.

Vean esta entrevista aqui:

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:

Soulfly.com

BEHEMOTH Announce NEW Album Title!

Polish extreme Metallers BEHEMOTH, who have been holed up in Hertz Studios working on their tenth full-length album, are pleased to announce the title of their forthcoming full-length album—'THE SATANIST'. The album will come out in the fall of 2013 via Metal Blade Records.

"It took us over two decades to come up with a title that…says it all. While our NEW songs artistically take surprisingly adventurous directions, our message stands steadfast—Proud and Radical. 'THE SATANIST' stands for undying yearning for liberation and love for freedom in all aspects of life. Considering all our life experiences that often took dramatic curves I couldn't think of more appropriate and fitting statement of who and where we are now” comments BEHEMOTH front man Nergal.

More updates will be posted as they are made available. Fans can stay up to date with the absolute latest at facebook.com/behemoth and twitter.com/behemothband.

Don't forget that BEHEMOTH will be embarking on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival this summer (tickets and info on rockstarmayhemfest.com). In addition to the festival dates, two off dates have been announced, including July 9th in Grand Rapids, MI and July 29th in Louisville, KY. Fans at each show will be treated a mini-fest of sorts, with each show including Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Job for a Cowboy, Battlecross, and more.
As the band continues to record, they have been posting images and what appear to be lyrics for portions of NEW songs.

BEHEMOTH European Summer Festivals:

- 06/04: Warsaw, PL at IMPACT  Festival
- 06/08: Amneville, FR at Sonisphere
- 06/15: Bergen, NO at Bergenfest
- 06/21: Graz, AT at Seerock Festival
- 08/09: Jävle, SE at Getaway Rock
- 08/10: Jeromer, CZ at Brutal Assault

BEHEMOTH at Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest 2013 (* off dates):

- 06/29: San Bernardino, CA at San Manuel Amphitheater
- 06/30: Mountain View, CA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
- 07/02: Nampa, ID at Idaho Center Amphitheatre
- 07/03: Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheatre
- 07/05: Phoenix, AZ at Desert Sky Pavilion
- 07/06: Albuquerque, NM at Isleta Amphitheatre
- 07/07: Englewood, CO at Fiddler's Green Ampitheatre
* - 07/09: Grand Rapids, MI at The Intersection w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Job for a Cowboy, Battlecross, Huntress (Tickets)
- 07/10: Toronto, ON at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
- 07/12: Burgettstown, PA at First Niagara Pavilion
- 07/13: Scranton, PA at Toyota Pavilion
- 07/14: Darien Center, NY at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
- 07/16: Mansfield, MA at Comcast Center
- 07/17: Bangor, ME at Bangor Waterfront
- 07/19: Camden, NJ at Susquehanna Bank Center
- 07/20: Saratoga Springs, NY at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- 07/21: Hartford, CT at The Comcast Theatre
- 07/23: Holmdel, NJ at PNC Bank Arts Center
- 07/24: Bristow, VA at Jiffy Lube Live
- 07/26: Noblesville, IN at Klipsch Music Center
- 07/27: Tinley Park, IL at First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
- 07/28: Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre
* - 07/29: Louisville, KY at Expo Five w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Emmure, Motionless In White, Born of Osiris, Job for a Cowboy, Battlecross, Huntress (tickets)
- 07/30: Atlanta, GA at Lakewood Amphitheatre
- 07/31: Tampa, FL at Live Nation Amphitheatre
- 08/02: Austin, TX at TBA
- 08/03: The Woodlands, TX at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- 08/04: Dallas, TX at Gexa Energy Pavilion

Stay tuned for more BEHEMOTH news!

Related links:
Behemoth's official site 
Behemoth on FacebookBehemoth on YouTube 
Behemoth on Twitter

CHTHONIC Premiere Video For "Sail Into The Sunsets Fire" & We Have It!

As previously reported, Taiwanese Metal exhibitionists CHTHONIC have completed work on their seventh studio entitled 'Bú-Tik'. The ten track opus was recorded at Sweden’s Sweetspot Studio by producer Rickard Bengtson, who also worked on 2011’s critically-lauded 'Takasago Army' full-length and finds the band sharpening their signature brand of self-dubbed symphonic “orient Metal.”

Today (May 29), the band is premiering the music video for "Sail Into The Sunsets Fire" (the second and latest single from ‘Bú-Tik’! Watch it here:

'Bú-Tik' Track-Listing:

1. Arising Armament (intro)

2. Supreme Pain For The Tyrant

3. Sail Into The Sunset’s Fire

4. Next Republic

5. Rage Of My Sword

6. Between Silence And Death

7. Resurrection Pyre

8. Set Fire To The Island

9. Defenders Of Bu-tik Palace

10. Undying Rearmament (Outro)

In related news, CHTHONIC are confirmed to play on the Pepsi Max Stage on Saturday, June 15 at Download Festival 2013 at its historical stamping ground of Donington Park. The band last appeared at Download in 2011, but for this follow-up show are returning in greater numbers, the plan being to utilize the skills of an orchestra. Notes Yeh, “This is the first time we’ll have played with the orchestra outside of Taiwan. We’re really hoping to present a show that people will be talking about for some time to come…” Further info and tickets for Download 2013 are available HERE.

Related links:

Chthonic's official site

Chthonic on Facebook

Chthonic on Twitter

AMON AMARTH Premiere NEW Song & Mini Documentary Simultaneously!

As previously announced, AMON AMARTH will be unleashing their NEW album 'Deceiver of the Gods' in North America via Metal Blade Records June 25th, in Europe June 21st/24th and Japan on June 26th. You can listen to yet another NEW song by one of Sweden's finest musical exports HERE. This one is called "Shape Shifter" and it slays!

Also today (May 28), the band is premiering part 1 of the 'Forging Mjölnir' mini-documentary. Watch the six-and-a-half minute segment where vocalist Johan Hegg and bassist Ted Lundström elaborate on the mythological themes found within their latest epic production.



AMON AMARTH has put together quiet the pre-order package for their legions of fans worldwide. Just like at the picture above! Is your mouth watered yet? Pre-order 'Deceiver of the Gods' here: http://bit.ly/DOTGpo.

Did you peep the album cover, track listing and the first single out of 'Deceiver Of The Gods'? Check all this out HERE!

Catch AMON AMARTH opening the main stage at the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The dates are as follows:
 
- 06/29/13: San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA
- 06/30/13: Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA
- 07/02/13: Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, ID
- 07/03/13: White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA
- 07/05/13: Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ
- 07/06/13: Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM
- 07/07/13: Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, CO
- 07/10/13: Molson Canadian Amphitheater in Toronto, ON– CANADA
- 07/12/13: First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA
- 07/13/13: Susquehana Bank Center in Camden, NJ
- 07/14/13: Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, NY
- 07/16/13: Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA
- 07/17/13: Bangor Waterfront in Bangor, ME
- 07/19/13: Toyota Pavilion in Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA
- 07/20/13: Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
- 07/21/13: The Comcast Theatre in Hartford, CT
- 07/23/13: PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
- 07/24/13: Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
- 07/26/13: Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, IN
- 07/27/13: First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL
- 07/28/13: DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI
- 07/30/13: Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA
- 07/31/13: 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheater in Tampa, FL
- 08/02/13: Tower Amphitheater in Austin, TX
- 08/03/13: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX
- 08/04/13: Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas, TX

Stay tuned for more updates on AMON AMARTH!

Related links:
Amon Amarth's Official Site
Amon Amarth on MySpace
Amon Amarth on Facebook
Amon Amarth on Twitter

JUDAS PRIEST's 'Epitaph' DVD Is Available Now; Watch Another Clip Here!

The day has arrived, Judas Priest's 'Epitaph' concert DVD and Blu-ray is now available worldwide!

The concert movie was filmed in London in celebration of the bands 40th anniversary, and was directed by Brickwall's Alex Walker and sound engineered by Richard Kayvan and Tom Allom, the mastermind behind countless seminal Metal records. "Getting to work with a band that was among the very first I actually bought albums of as a kid was just amazing", said director Alex Walker.

The band has released a live version of their song "Rapid Fire" in order to offer their legions of fans a taste of 'Epitaph'. Watch it here:

The film has already been released in movie theaters across the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Bulgaria, Estonia, Romania, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, with many more to follow. Fans will have a limited opportunity to re-live the excitement of the final show of the band's last-ever world tour, which was filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo London in May 2012.

"The 'Epitaph' world tour came to an exciting conclusion at the renowned Hammersmith Odeon (now known as the Apollo) in London. Knowing our fans around the planet recognize that venue for many legendary metal moments, and of course with JUDAS PRIEST being a British metal band it was the perfect gig for us to film and record. Big thanks as always to you our metal family of fans — so start banging your heads one more time with us as we scream together 'The PRIEST is back!'" - JUDAS PRIEST

'Epitaph' track listing:

01. Battle Hymn (L)
02. Rapid Fire (F)
03. Metal Gods (F)
04. Heading Out To The Highway (G)
05. Judas Rising (M)
06. Starbreaker (C)
07. Victim Of Changes (B)
08. Never Satisfied (A)
09. Diamonds And Rust (C)
10. Prophecy (N)
11. Night Crawler (L)
12. Turbo Lover (J)
13. Beyond The Realms Of Death (D)
14. The Sentinel (I)
15. Blood Red Skies (K)
16. The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown) (E)
17. Breaking The Law (F)
18. Painkiller (L)
19. The Hellion (H)
20. Electric Eye (H)
21. Hell Bent For Leather (E)
22. You've Got Another Thing Coming (H)
23. Living After Midnight (F)

The band recently posted the following message regarding their future plans:

"The guys are working in the studio on their NEW album - and all is going is really well!" Priest's NEW album will mark the recording and songwriting debut of the band's NEW guitarist, Richie Faulkner, who replaced co-founder K.K. Downing in 2011. 

Related links:
Judas Priest's official site

DEVILDRIVER Announce NEW Album Title & Release Date; Album Cover Revealed!

DEVILDRIVER have confirmed that the title of their new album is 'Winter Kills'. The album will be released worldwide on August 27th via Napalm Records. The band recorded the album in Florida at Audio Hammer Studios and vocals in Los Angeles, CA at Dez's home studio with Mark Lewis (Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, All That Remains) handling production duties.

DEVILDRIVER has worked with Lewis previously on "Beast" and "The Last Kind Words" and producer Mark Lewis's prolific leadership of the new school of metal has yet again helped DEVILDRIVER deliver another Epic heavy Metal record. This record melds what the band does best. In your face power as well as the California Groove sound the band pioneered.

The artwork for Winter Kills features a photograph by Dean Karr.  The layout was done by Ryan Clark/Invisible Creature.



"This is by far DEVILDRIVER's most cohesive, powerful, groove laden record to date!

We delivered our signature California Groove sound alongside a Raw and Biting guitar tone, mixed it with massive hooks, added in thunderous drums to rethink, and reshape another different sounding unique piece of Rock-N-Roll! Cutting our own path is something to be proud of. DEVILDRIVER has always and will forever be about thinking outside the box and delivering on something different from record to record, we cannot be assimilated into any scene or even genre of Metal and we will continue to do things our own way with a massive middle finger in the air to the status quo!"

Hail RockNRoll
- Dez FaFara

The band will be hitting the road worldwide in support of Winter Kills.  Touring as always will be a focal point for the band. The US can expect to see them this fall and winter with Europe and the rest of the globe coming in 2014 and beyond.

Related links:
DevilDriver's official site

MEGADETH release High Def version of "Kingmaker"

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

The band loves their fans, so they decided to give all of you another taste of their NEW album 'Super Collider'! This song is called "Kingmaker", check it out:




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

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

Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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

Members Of SICK OF IT ALL: NEW Album Plans, Evolution Of Hardcore Music & The SOIA Hot Sauce!

Hardcore is alive and well in 2013 thanks to bands like SICK OF IT ALL. Recently, the legendary band teamed up with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and performed around the United States for a tour package that will be talked about for years. Also on the bill, were the amazing D.R.I. and WAKE THE DEAD.

On Saturday, April 20, the tour package arrived to the Best Buy Theater in New York City. Prior to SICK OF IT ALL's crushing set, we had the chance to chat with drummer Armand Majidi and bassist Craig Setari. During the chat we discussed the bands NEW album plans, the evolution of Hardcore music and they even gave us the exclusive on the NEW SICK OF IT ALL hot sauce. Watch this interview, and remember that Hardcore lives!



Related links:
SICK OF IT ALL on MySpace SICK OF IT ALL Official Site SICK OF IT ALL on Twitter

Dave Mustaine Claims That Roadrunner Records Mistreated MEGADETH

MEGADETH's 'Super Collider' will be released on June 4th via Universal Music Group (not Roadrunner Records) with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft. During a recent interview with Vlad Busca in Romania, Mustaine talked about some of the issues he had with his former label home.

"I remember I was in Germany one time and this woman, who was from our label, was calling another band that was coming in 'product.' Not people, not the name of the band or anything like that. And I thought, 'Wow, that's really kind of impersonal.' 'Cause, I mean, this is our art, this is what we believe in; we struggle to translate our feelings and emotions into music and stuff. And sometimes you kind of get lost in the business part of it, because you have so much pressure from someone who works for a label. It's like: sell, sell, sell, sell. Instead of how it used to be 30 years ago when music business was all one word. Now it's, like, music, which is us, and business, which is a lot of the people who are board members and stockholders and publicly traded record companies."

He added: "That's what I one of the things I love about Universal is, they spent more money on our first photo shoot than almost all the videos that Roadrunner did. One photo shoot! Our last video we did for Roadrunner was one sixth of the money that they spent on our photo shoot. It just shows you how out of place we were there. At the time, though, you figure going back several years, heavy metal was not popular in America. It was about, you've gotta be Tayor Swift or you've gotta… First off, we were never really in this to be the most popular band in the world. We play this music, 'cause we love this music."


Don't forget that MEGADETH is going on the road again with GIGANTOUR! The tour will also feature BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION. Details and VIP packages for Gigantour HERE!

Listen to "Super Collider" HERE!

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


Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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

ALICE IN CHAINS: Samples Of Every Song From 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' Available Now!

As you probably know by now, ALICE IN CHAINS' fifth studio album entitled 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' will be released this coming Tuesday, May 28. The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones) and engineered by Paul Figueroa. You can listen to samples of the record at the following link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-devil-put-dinosaurs-here/id622941441

The samples found at the link above is the only taste you will get of the NEW AIC, since they refuse to perform any of these songs until the record comes out next week. This is what Jerry Cantrell had to say about this:

"You always have to protect your stuff, but it's something you now have to be way more careful about. Early on, with the demos for 'Facelift', before it even came out, we were hanging out with the Pantera guys, and Phil Anselmo talked me into giving him a copy back in '89. He started passing copies around to bands and shit, and then [then-Columbia president] Don Ienner got in my ass for that. It didn't go that far, though, just to a few bands. If that happens today, it goes everywhere. If somebody turned you on to something back when I was coming up, it was that much more special: "Nobody's heard this yet. Check this out." I'm from a different era, and I just haven't gotten used to it. I don't necessarily think it's a healthier situation for music or for people who enjoy music."

ALICE IN CHAINS are currently on your. For information on where to purchase tickets, head to www.aliceinchains.com/tour.

May 24 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
May 25 - Pryor, Oklahoma - Rocklahoma
Jun 15 - Donington Park, England - Download Festival
Sep 19 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rock in Rio

The bands first single out of their upcoming NEW record is called "Hollow" and is now available via iTunes at this link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hollow-single/id586393217 Watch the music video for "Hollow" HERE!

Related links:  Alice In Chains' Official Site

KORN Talk About NEW Album & Having Brian "Head" Welch Back In The Fold!

As previously reported, KORN have begun recording their 11th studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'The Path Of Totality'. This marks the first time that "Head" jams with KORN in since he left the band in 2004. "Head" left KORN in 2005 to become a born-again Christian after years of hard drug and alcohol abuse while in the band.

Recently, Berkley, California's KORN kicked off their 2013 U.S. tour at the Rostraver Ice Garden in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. All who attended the tours kick off concert, witnessed KORN history in the making as Brian "Head" Welch performed with the band for the first time in 8 years. Video available HERE!




Here are the remaining tour dates for KORN's U.S. Tour:

5/21 – Silver Springs, Md. @ The Fillmore
5/22 – Montclair, N.J. @ The Wellmont Theatre
5/23 – Bethlehem, Pa. @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center
5/24-26 – Pryor, Okla. @ Rocklahoma (exact date TBA)
5/25 – St. Louis, Mo. @ Peabody
5/26 – Pryor, Ok. @ Rocklahoma
7/19 – Cadott, Wis. @ Rock Fest

Related links:
KORN

The Trailer For AMON AMARTH's "Forging Mjölnir" Mini Documentary Is Available Now!

Today (May 20), melodic Death Metal legion AMON AMARTH has revealed a trailer for their forthcoming mini documentary which can be viewed below. Fittingly titled "Forging Mjölnir", the short film will appear as a three-part series with each official segment slated to premiere via the band's microsite at http://deceiver.amonamarth.com.

The "Forging Mjölnir" documentary comes in anticipation of AMON AMARTH's ninth studio offering, 'Deceiver of the Gods'. Recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK, and produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Opeth, Megadeth, Exodus, Arch Enemy, Killswitch Engage), the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed 2011 'Surtur Rising' full-length delivers ten fiery battle hymns made of buzzsaw riffs and epic harmonies all driven by vocalist Johan Hegg's commanding Viking roar and absorbing accounts of Norse crusades and treachery. 'Deceiver of the Gods' comes adorned with another outstanding Tom Thiel-created cover portraying a mythical battle between the Norse Gods Loki and Thor. As an added bonus, Messiah Marcolin (Candlemass) makes an appearance as guest vocalist on eighth track, "Hel."



'Deceiver of the Gods' will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records June 25th, in Europe June 21st/24th and Japan on June 26th. Did you peep the album cover, track listing and the first single out of 'Deceiver Of The Gods'? Check all this out HERE!

Following a run of European festival dates next month, AMON AMARTH will be opening the mainstage of this year's edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest set to commence June 29 in San Bernardino. See confirmed dates below.


AMON AMARTH Summer 2013 European Festival Tour:

- 6/01/2013: Forta Rock Festival in– Nijmegen, NL
- 6/06/2013: Sweden Rock Festival in– Solvesborg, SE
- 6/07/2013: Rock Am Ring in– Nurburgring, DE
- 6/08/2013: Sonisphere –in Sonisphere, FR
- 6/09/2013: Rock Im Park in– Nurenberg, DE
- 6/11/2013: MeetFactory –in Prauge, CZ
- 6/12/2013: Eter Club in– Wroclaw, PL
- 6/14/2013: Copenhell –in Copenhagen, DK
- 6/15/2013: Noval Rock in– Nickelsdorf, AT
- 6/16/2013: Download Festival –in Donington, UK
- 6/21/2013: Nummirock in– Nummijarvi, FI

AMON AMARTH opening the main stage at the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The dates are as follows:
 
- 06/29/13: San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA
- 06/30/13: Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA
- 07/02/13: Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, ID
- 07/03/13: White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA
- 07/05/13: Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ
- 07/06/13: Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM
- 07/07/13: Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, CO
- 07/10/13: Molson Canadian Amphitheater in Toronto, ON– CANADA
- 07/12/13: First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA
- 07/13/13: Susquehana Bank Center in Camden, NJ
- 07/14/13: Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, NY
- 07/16/13: Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA
- 07/17/13: Bangor Waterfront in Bangor, ME
- 07/19/13: Toyota Pavilion in Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA
- 07/20/13: Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
- 07/21/13: The Comcast Theatre in Hartford, CT
- 07/23/13: PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
- 07/24/13: Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
- 07/26/13: Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, IN
- 07/27/13: First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL
- 07/28/13: DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI
- 07/30/13: Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA
- 07/31/13: 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheater in Tampa, FL
- 08/02/13: Tower Amphitheater in Austin, TX
- 08/03/13: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX
- 08/04/13: Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas, TX

Stay tuned for more updates on AMON AMARTH!

Related links:
Amon Amarth's Official Site
Amon Amarth on MySpace
Amon Amarth on Facebook
Amon Amarth on Twitter

SEPULTURA Documentary "Teaser" Featuring Philip Anselmo & Scott Ian!

As previously reported, SEPULTURA are calling all the members of the tribe, in order to help them out with the production of the official SEPS documentary. Here is a word from the band:

"We are starting Kickstarter at $100,000,00 just to cover some of the production trips, crew, equipment, rights, image releases, taxes, among others, but our ULTIMATE goal is to raise about $1,000,000.00 to cover the remainder of the production. Anticipated outlays include travel expenses for interviews with former band members and music biz luminaries, as well as all the post production costs, including killer graphics and global distribution to the broadest possible extent."

The band has just posted a teaser featuring Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN) and Scott Ian (ANTHRAX):

Click here to be part of SEPULTURA's history!

In other SEPULTURA news, it has been confirmed that SEPULTURA have hired Ross Robinson to produce their 13th studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'Kairos'. This will be the first time the band works with Robinson since 1996, which is when the bands legendary album 'Roots' was produced by Robinson.

SEPULTURA currently has 13 NEW songs in various stages of completion.

"We are in the process of writing and we have already stared working on some of the lyrics. I am also working on guitar solos and other ideas," Andreas Kisser explained.
Stay tuned for more SEPULTURA news!




Related links:
Sepultura's Official Site

SLIPKNOT Reveal Sid Wilson's (#0) NEW Mask!

SLIPKNOT, who just played Ozzfest Japan this past Saturday (May 11) and will co-headline the Download festival in the U.K. in June, have revealed Sid Wilson's (#0) NEW mask!

We recently chatted with #0  about the bands future plans, Jeff Hanneman's legacy, and the fifth edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards! Check it out:



Related links:
SLIPKNOT's official site

MEGADETH Film Video For "Super Collider" With Hunter Elizabeth - Details Available!

This passed Friday, May 10, MEGADETH filmed a video for the title track and first single from the band's NEW album 'Super Collider', in the Los Angeles area. California-based model, actress, singer and songwriter Hunter Elizabeth (pictured above) was cast in the lead role in the clip, which she says is "about a high-school couple still loving each other after all the years after graduation, and at the 10-year reunion, both characters find themselves successful (a model and a mathematician) and still very in love."

'Super Collider' will be released on June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft. Listen to "Super Collider" HERE!

Don't forget that MEGADETH is going on the road again with GIGANTOUR! The tour will also feature BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION. Details and VIP packages for Gigantour HERE!

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


Stay tuned for more MEGADETH news! 

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

Rob Zombie To Stop Making Horror Movies Because Of The Failure Of "The Lords Of Salem"?

In case you didn't know, Rob Zombie will released a brand NEW album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor'  (Zodiac Swan/T-Boy/Ume), on April 23, and his latest feature film, "The Lords of Salem" (Anchor Bay), on April 26.

Upon the release of "The Lords Of Salem", the results were not what Zombie expected and it quickly became his less successful film to date. During the weekend of April 26, the film opened in 355 theaters, which is considered a limited release and grossed $622,000 with a per-theater average of $1,752. Other limited releases during the same weekend the film was relesed included the sports film Home Run, which opened in 381 theaters with a per-screen average of $4,260 and a total gross of $1,623,000, and the indie drama Filly Brown, which only opened at 188 theaters, but had a per-screen average of $7,250 and a total gross of $1,363,000. In fact, The Lords of Salem had the lowest per-screen average of ANY new release during that weekend.

Is this why Zombie has announced that he will not be making horror movies for a long time?

The Phoenix New Times recently interviewed Zombie and asked him if he would be interested in doing a monster movie next and his answer was:

"No. I’m not really thinking of doing anything . . . Lords of Salem is my last sort of horror-genre related film for a really long time."

Read the entire interview HERE!

Perhaps Zombie just want to change gears for a bit, but we personally believe that Zombie is meant to be producing horror films. Lets see what he has in store in the near future. It is always exciting to see what this "Golden God" comes up with.

Don't forget that Zombie will be headlining this year's Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest (tour dates below)!

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour dates for 2013 are as follows:
 
- 06/29/13: San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA
- 06/30/13: Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA
- 07/02/13: Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, ID
- 07/03/13: White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA
- 07/05/13: Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ
- 07/06/13: Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM
- 07/07/13: Fiddler's Green Amphitheater in Englewood, CO
- 07/10/13: Molson Canadian Amphitheater in Toronto, ON– CANADA
- 07/12/13: First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA
- 07/13/13: Susquehana Bank Center in Camden, NJ
- 07/14/13: Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, NY
- 07/16/13: Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA
- 07/17/13: Bangor Waterfront in Bangor, ME
- 07/19/13: Toyota Pavilion in Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA
- 07/20/13: Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY
- 07/21/13: The Comcast Theatre in Hartford, CT
- 07/23/13: PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
- 07/24/13: Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA
- 07/26/13: Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, IN
- 07/27/13: First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL
- 07/28/13: DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI
- 07/30/13: Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA
- 07/31/13: 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheater in Tampa, FL
- 08/02/13: Tower Amphitheater in Austin, TX
- 08/03/13: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX
- 08/04/13: Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas, TX

Related links:
Rob Zombie's Official Site
Rob Zombie on Facebook
Rob Zombie on Twitter