Jason Newsted Gets Knocked Out By Stage Diver In New York City - Video Available

Yesterday (May 21), Jason Newsted performed with his solo band NEWSTED at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. During the performance, Newsted was knocked out by a fan who decided it would be a good idea to hop on stage and then stage dive into the crowd. While stage diving is part of Metal shows, this stage diver ended up knocking Jason Newsted off his feet and could have caused some serious injuries on himself, on Newsted, or on other concert goers. Guys: PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

Our good friend Ryan Dwyer (pictured above) was right in front of Newsted when this incident took place, here is what he saw:

"I attended the Jason Newsted show last night in new York City at the Highline Ballroom and an incident took place during 'Whiplash'. During the solo, a fan jumped on stage to jump into the crowd but for some reason in the process, rammed Newsted into the audience where I was, and he fell on top of us and on to the floor. At first we thought Newsted wanted to crowd surf but we had no idea he was pushed since it happened so fast. Myself and the fans around me thought Jason was going to crowd surf but turns out a fan knocked him down and thought it was awesome that he did it. It looked like he was shaken up for a few seconds but the band continued on with 'Whiplash'. Jason was in high spirits again and continued playing like a badass. I caught up with Jason after the show and showed him the video. He was feeling a little sore but was still ok. He even said to me, put it on Youtube."




Upcoming NEWSTED tour dates in the United States:

May 22: The Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
May 23: The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

Get the NEW NEWSTED EP here!

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site

DEATH DIVISION Premiere A Song Called "We Are The Fallen"; Band To Be Part Of GIGANTOUR 2013!

DEATH DIVISION is the NEW Heavy Metal band founded by Bassist - Jerry Montano ( Hellyeah / Danzig / Nothingface / Down & Dirty ), Drummer - Tim Yeung ( Morbid Angel / Divine Heresy / Hate Eternal / Nile ), Vocals / Guitar - Sean De La Tour, and Lead Guitar - Rick Di Marco.

Today, the band has unleashed a NEW song called "We Are The Fallen"! Crank it proud!



Dave Mustaine has confirmed that DEATH DIVISION will be part of GIGANTOUR 2013! The band will be joined by MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), and NEWSTED.

 Here is the complete list of tour dates:

- JUL 03: Gilford, NH at Meadowbrook
- JUL 05: Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena
- JUL 06: Canadaigua, NY at Marvin Sands PAC
- JUL 08: Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre
- JUL 09: Chicago, IL at Allstate Arena
- JUL 10: Youngstown, OH at Covelli Center
- JUL 13: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Amphitheatre
- JUL 14: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheatre
- JUL 16: Oklahoma City, OK at Zoo Amphitheatre
- JUL 18: Bloomington, IL at US Cellular Coliseum
- JUL 19: Milwaukee, WI at Eagles Ballroom
- JUL 22: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Center
- JUL 23: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- JUL 25: Calgary, AB at Stampede Corral
- JUL 26: Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place
- JUL 27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- JUL 29: Abbotsford, BC at Abbotsford Entertainment Center
- JUL 30: Everett, WA at Comcast Arena
- AUG 01: West Valley City, UT at Maverik Center
- AUG 02: Broomfield, CO at 1st Bank Center
- AUG 04: Fargo, ND at Scheels Arena
- AUG 09: Camden, NJ at Susquehanna Bank Center
- AUG 11: Toronto, ON at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Related links:
Death Division's official site
Gigantour's official site

MEGADETH: Gigantour 2013 VIP PACKAGES Available Now!

MEGADETH is going on the road again with GIGANTOUR! Loyal fans are getting the first opportunity to buy VIP Packages. The tour will also feature BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION.

This is a LIMITED TIME, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED OFFER. Be sure to check back as this page will be updated frequently.

There will be three ticketing options for this tour-

1. Regular Event Ticket

2. Premier Guitar VIP Package which is $699 and Includes:

• 1 GA Ticket
• A Signed DAVE MUSTAINE VMNT X Guitar
• Access to a Meet & Greet with Megadeth
• A Physical copy of "Super Collider"
• A Signed �Super Collider� Booklet
(delivered separately from CD)
• A Limited Edition Megadeth Flag
• A Megadeth Guitar Pick Pack (3 per pack)
• A Commemorative Laminate
• Pre-Show Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
• Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
• On-Site VIP Concierge

3. Gold VIP Package which is $299 and Includes:

• 1 GA Ticket
• Access to a Meet & Greet with Megadeth
• A Digital Pre-Orders of "Super Collider"
(delivered on release date)
• A Limited Edition Megadeth Flag
• A Megadeth Guitar Pick Pack (3 per pack)
• A Commemorative Laminate
• Pre-Show Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
• Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
• On-Site VIP Concierge

***Instructions for the VIP Packages will be emailed to purchasers about one week before the show***

For events that are Will Call method of delivery, you will be able to pick up your tickets the night of the show at the venue by showing an ID.
For events that offer mail method of delivery you should receive your tickets one week prior to the event.

NOTE: If at the start of the presale, your date reads 'ALL TIX IN SHOPPING CART', please refresh the page. It is possible that tickets are tied up in carts and will be made available again if those purchases are not completed in a certain amount of time.

If you require Accessible Seating, please Click Here

For constant updates, be sure to visit www.megadeth.com
See you at the shows!!

Related links:
Gigantour's official site
Gigantour on Twitter

Gigantour 2013: Massive Announcement From Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine has confirmed that MEGADETH will be joined by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION for the 2013 version of "Gigantour"!

Additionally, MEGADETH will be supporting their 14th studio album 'Super Collider' (available June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft). BLACK LABEL SOCIETY features Zakk Wylde, while HELLYEAH features Vinnie Paul from PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, PLUS Chad Gray from MUDVAYNE! As mentioned above DEVICE features David Draiman from DISTURBED. Also featured on the bill are DEATH DIVISION, the band that features Tim Yeung from MORBID ANGEL and Jerry Montano from DANZIG and NOTHINGFACE. And as mentioned above, NEWSTED features Jason Newsted, former bassist for METALLICA.

Here is the complete list of tour dates:

- JUL 03: Gilford, NH at Meadowbrook
- JUL 05: Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena
- JUL 06: Canadaigua, NY at Marvin Sands PAC
- JUL 08: Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre
- JUL 09: Chicago, IL at Allstate Arena
- JUL 10: Youngstown, OH at Covelli Center
- JUL 13: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Amphitheatre
- JUL 14: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheatre
- JUL 16: Oklahoma City, OK at Zoo Amphitheatre
- JUL 18: Bloomington, IL at US Cellular Coliseum
- JUL 19: Milwaukee, WI at Eagles Ballroom
- JUL 22: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Center
- JUL 23: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- JUL 25: Calgary, AB at Stampede Corral
- JUL 26: Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place
- JUL 27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- JUL 29: Abbotsford, BC at Abbotsford Entertainment Center
- JUL 30: Everett, WA at Comcast Arena
- AUG 01: West Valley City, UT at Maverik Center
- AUG 02: Broomfield, CO at 1st Bank Center
- AUG 04: Fargo, ND at Scheels Arena
- AUG 09: Camden, NJ at Susquehanna Bank Center
- AUG 11: Toronto, ON at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Related links:
Gigantour's official site Gigantour on Twitter

GIGANTOUR 2013 Announces Yet Another Killer Artist!

Earlier this week it was confirmed that MEGADETH will be joined by HELLYEAH, DEVICE (David Draiman's NEW band), and DEATH DIVISION for the 2013 version of "Gigantour"!

Another great reason to attend has been added! Jason Newsted has jumped on board the GIGANTOUR crazy train with his NEW solo band NEWSTED!

Additionally, MEGADETH will be supporting their 14th studio album 'Super Collider' (available June 4th via Universal Music Group with Mustaine's NEW label, Tradecraft). HELLYEAH features Vinnie Paul from PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, PLUS Chad Gray from MUDVAYNE! As mentioned above DEVICE features David Draiman from DISTURBED. Also featured on the bill are DEATH DIVISION, the band that features Tim Yeung from MORBID ANGEL and Jerry Montano from DANZIG and NOTHINGFACE. And as mentioned above, NEWSTED features Jason Newsted, former bassist for METALLICA.

More details, including tour-dates to be announced soon.

Related links:

Gigantour's official site
Gigantour on Twitter

NEWSTED Forced To Cancel Their San Jose, CA Concert - Statement Available!

Bassist Jason Newsted's (ex-METALLICA) NEW musical project NEWSTED have completed the recording session for their full-length debut album. NEWSTED's as of yet untitled album will be released around the same time that the band will appear at this year's Download festival this Summer. NEWSTED is scheduled to begin mixing the effort later this week, with more details to be announced soon.

NEWSTED has just announced via Facebook that their concert at the San Jose Rock Shop in San Jose, CA has been cancelled:
"We regret to inform our San Jose fans that due to circumstances beyond our control, the Newsted show at the Rock Shop on April 23rd has been cancelled. Refunds will be available at point of purchase."
 
Upcoming NEWSTED tour dates in the United States:

Apr. 23: San Jose Rock Shop - San Jose, CA
Apr. 24: The Starline - Fresno, CA
Apr. 26: The Alley - Sparks, NV
Apr. 27: Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
May 01: The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA
May 03: Vinyl - Las Vegas, NV
May 04: KUPD Ufiesta - Mesa, AZ
May 15: Planet Rock - Battle Creek, MI
May 17: The Crofoot - Pontiac, MI
May 18: Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
May 21: Highline Ballroom - New York, NY
May 22: The Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
May 23: The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

Get the NEW NEWSTED EP here!

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site

NEWSTED: NEW Album Update Available As Band Gets Ready To Hit The Road!

Bassist Jason Newsted's (ex-METALLICA) NEW musical project NEWSTED have completed the recording session for their full-length debut album. NEWSTED's as of yet untitled album will be released around the same that the band will appear at this year's Download festival this Summer. NEWSTED is scheduled to begin mixing the effort later this week, with more details to be announced soon.
 
NEWSTED on tour in the United States:

Apr. 19: Red House - Walnut Creek, CA
Apr. 23: San Jose Rock Shop - San Jose, CA
Apr. 24: The Starline - Fresno, CA
Apr. 26: The Alley - Sparks, NV
Apr. 27: Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
May 01: The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA
May 03: Vinyl - Las Vegas, NV
May 04: KUPD Ufiesta - Mesa, AZ
May 15: Planet Rock - Battle Creek, MI
May 17: The Crofoot - Pontiac, MI
May 18: Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
May 21: Highline Ballroom - New York, NY
May 22: The Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
May 23: The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

Get the NEW NEWSTED EP here!

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site

SLAYER Is NOT Replacing Tom Araya With Jason Newsted!!!

The main reason why Horns Up Rocks does not fool around on April Fools Day is because it can hurt our reputation as a reliable PROFESSIONAL news source. Also, we don't believe in posting false news in order to score web hits. And come on, it is very disrespectful towards you the fans, to mislead and misinform you.

Earlier this week, another website (that shall remain nameless) "pranked" a lot of Heavy Music fans by reporting that Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA) was replacing Tom Araya on vocals and bass during SLAYER's upcoming Summer tour. This is false!

In the wise words of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, ex-SEPULTURA) "Don't, don't believe what you see... Don't, don't believe what you read". Specially if it is not Horns Up Rocks reporting it! \m/

Upcoming SLAYER concerts WITH Tom Araya:

Date	City	Venue	Attendees	Buy Tickets
06.04.13	Warsaw, Poland	Impact Festival 2013		Tickets
06.06.13	Enschede, Holland	Muziek Theater		Tickets
06.07.13	Kerkrade, Holland	Rodahal		Tickets
06.08.13 - 06.09.13	Amneville, France	Sonisphere France		Tickets
06.10.13	Dublin, Ireland	The Academy		Tickets
06.11.13	Dublin, Ireland	The Academy		Tickets
06.12.13	Belfast, Ireland	Limelight		Tickets
06.13.13 - 06.15.13	INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND	GREENFIELD		Tickets
06.15.13	Padova, Italy	Geox Theatre		Tickets
06.17.13	Rome, Italy	Antlantico		Tickets
06.18.13	Florence, Italy	Obihall		Tickets
06.19.13	Milan, Italy	Alcatraz		Tickets
06.21.13	St. Goarshausen, Germany	Metalfest Germany		Tickets
06.22.13	Graz, Austria	See-Rock Festival 2013		Tickets
06.23.13	Zagreb, Croatia	Culture Factory / Tvornica Kulture		Tickets
06.25.13	Belgrade, Serbia	Kombank Arena		Tickets
06.26.13	Tokaj, HUNGARY	Hegyalja Festival		Tickets
06.27.13	Roitzschjora, Germany	WITH FULL FORCE		Tickets
06.29.13	Istanbul, Turkey	Hi Voltage		Tickets
07.01.13	ATHENS, GREECE	Plateia Nerou Rock Gods		Tickets
08.02.13	Viviero, Spain	Resurrection Festival		Tickets
08.07.13	Stockholm, Sweden	Tivoli Outdoor		Tickets
08.09.13	Oulu, Finland	Jalometalli Festival 2013		Tickets
08.10.13	Oslo, Norway	Oya Festival		Tickets
08.11.13	Derby, UK	Bloodstock Open Air 2013		Tickets
08.15.13	Kiweit, Belgium	Pukkelpop Festival		Tickets
08.16.13	Biddinghuizen, Holland	Low Lands Festival		Tickets
08.17.13	Hamburg, Germany	ELB-RIOT Open Air Festival		Tickets
08.18.13	Herford, Germany	X ROCKFEST		Tickets
09.22.13	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Rock In Rio 2013		Tickets

 

Related links:
SLAYER's official site 

Jason Newsted Announces U.S. Tour With NEWSTED!

Bassist Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA) recently announced the creation of a NEW band appropriately called NEWSTED! Newsted's latest musical project is ready for your ears via an EP entitled 'Metal' (available now).

NEWSTED will release its full-length debut around the same that the band will appear at this year's Download festival this Summer.
 
Today (March 25), NEWSTED announced that they have scheduled the following U.S. tour dates:

Apr. 19: Red House - Walnut Creek, CA
Apr. 23: San Jose Rock Shop - San Jose, CA
Apr. 24: The Starline - Fresno, CA
Apr. 26: The Alley - Sparks, NV
Apr. 27: Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
May 01: The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA
May 03: Vinyl - Las Vegas, NV
May 04: KUPD Ufiesta - Mesa, AZ
May 15: Planet Rock - Battle Creek, MI
May 17: The Crofoot - Pontiac, MI
May 18: Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
May 21: Highline Ballroom - New York, NY
May 22: The Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
May 23: The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ

NEWSTED recently announced the addition of STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok.

"It was obvious from the word go that Mike is one of us," said Jason. "Professional, focused, happy and grateful to be able to make our beautiful noise together!"

Get the NEW NEWSTED EP here!

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site

Jason Newsted Unleashes NEW Music Video For "Soldierhead"

Bassist Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA) recently announced the creation of a NEW band appropriately called NEWSTED! Newsted's latest musical project is ready for your ears via an EP entitled 'Metal' (available now). One of the songs that you will find on this EP is "Soldierhead" and you can watch the premiere of the music video right HERE (courtesy of Noisecreep).

Get the NEW NEWSTED EP here!

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site

Jason Newsted Unleashes NEW Crushing Song "Soldierhead" & We Have It!

Bassist Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA) recently announced the creation of a NEW band appropriately called NEWSTED! Newstead's latest musical project will be ready for your ears on January 8, 2013 via an EP entitled 'Metal'. One of the songs that you will find on this EP is "Soldierhead" and you can listen below!



 Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Related links:
Jason Newstead's Official Site