Randy Blythe Reflects On Oklahoma's Devastating Tornado & How It Affected The LAMB OF GOD Family

Once again, Randy Blythe from LAMB OF GOD touched the hearts of all his Instagram followers. This time he posted a picture and a blurb about Emily Conatzer, a child who passed away in the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Oklahoma during the tornado. RIP Emily, this is devastating!
Here is what Randy had to say about this terrible tragedy:

"This is Emily Conatzer, a little girl who died in the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Oklahoma during the tornado. She is standing with her Mom (who survived). As you can see, her Mom has on a lamb of god shirt- while we feel terrible for everyone affected by this disaster, have been in the midwest the last few days & have been following the news (& weather) closely, & I mentioned the tornado victims the other evening on stage, this picture makes it just so much more personal for me- it really breaks my heart. A little member of our extended family is dead. According to the news, Emily died with her best friend, Antonia Lee Candelaria. It appeared that they were holding on to each other when they died, for they were inseparable in death, just as they were in life. The two girls were just nine years old. Words can't heal the loss of a child (I know this from personal experience), but if anyone knows Emily or Antonia's family, please let them know that we in lamb of god are thinking of them and praying for them. Those two little girls were part of several that died. Life is brutal at times- it just is. So if you know someone who is suffering, reach out your hand however you can, & comfort them in their time of sorrow. One day you may need that hand too. RIP Emily & Antonia."

Make sure you catch Randy and his band LAMB OF GOD on tour, HERE are their current tour dates!

If you are attending ROCKLAHOMA, here is a word from the organizers who have setup many ways for all who attend to help the victims out. The event will take place on May 24, 25 and 26 in Pryor, OK and will feature Guns N' Roses, Alice In Chains, Korn, Bush, Cheap Trick, and more.

"Rocklahoma is deeply committed to providing assistance to our neighbors in the Oklahoma City area after the tragic storms earlier this week. The festival producers will be donating a portion of every ticket sold this weekend to local relief efforts as well as fundraising on-site including the auction of autographed memorabilia, artist meet & greets and more. There will also be cash donation stations located throughout the venue at the gates, information booth and in the VIP area. All funds raised at Rocklahoma 2013 will be donated to the American Red Cross to provide assistance in the Region. We ask those attending Rocklahoma to NOT bring clothes, food, toiletries, etc. to the festival for donation. Per the Red Cross, we are focusing our efforts on raising money. Thank you in advance for helping our Oklahoma family."

Related links:
Help Oklahoma out!
Randy Blythe on Instagram
Rocklahoma's official site

ROB ZOMBIE Releases Official Movie Trailer For 'The Lords Of Salem' - Watch It Now!

Zombie's latest film, 'The Lords of Salem', is currently in the final stages of post-production and promises to be Zombie's most insane film yet. "I am enjoying taking my time finishing this film. I hate rushing things at this stage of the process, so it is a luxury to take it slow and really fine-tune every part of the production", stated Zombie. No release date is set yet for the film.

Zombie recently told The Aquarian Weekly that "The Lords Of Salem" is "a different movie for me. I hate calling it a horror movie because it's more than that. It's very much like a psychological terror film, and it's a very different style. The other films were very in-your-face violent. This is more like a total mindfuck movie, and it's just very different, but I'm very excited about it because the fans of what I've done will love it, but it's a very different trip than I've tried before because I didn't want to just go and do the same thing again — and after doing two 'Halloween' films in a row, I wanted to break the mold of anything like that — but very, very different."

Filmsynopsis: "A mysterious wooden box containing a vinyl record arrives for Heidi, a gift of the Lords. She assumes it's a rock band on a mission to spread to spread their word. As Heidi and Whitey play the Lord's record, it starts to play backwards, and Heidi experiences a flashback to a past trauma. Later, Whitey plays the Lord's record, dubbing them the Lords of Salem, and to his surprise, the record plays normally and is a massive hit with his listeners. The arrival of another wooden box from the Lords presents the Big H team with free tickets, posters and records to host a gig in Salem. Soon, Heidi and her cohorts are far from the rock spectacle they're expecting. The original Lords or Salem are returning and they're out for blood."



Remaining tour dates for the Rob Zombie/Megadeth U.S. tour are as follows:

MAY:

- 16 at Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
- 18 at The Deltaplex, Grand Rapids, MI
- 19 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO NEW!
- 20 at Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH
- 22 at La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
- 24 at Tyson Center, Sioux City, IA
- 25 at Hartman Arena, Wichita, KS
- 26 at Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK

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

ROB ZOMBIE's NEW TV Commercial "Death Note" Is Live Now On FEARnet!

Check out "Death Note," Rob Zombie's brand NEW TV commercial for Amdro Ant Bait starring cult icon Clint Howard - very scary!

http://www.fearnet.com/news/b26019_rob_zombies_death_note_premieres_here.html

As previously reported, Rob Zombie has announced that he and his band of maniacs - John 5, Piggy D and Ginger Fish - will enter the studio on June 1 to begin recording the next chapter in the Zombie musical legacy. This NEW, as yet untitled CD is set for a late 2012 release. Before Lord Zombie and his band begin recording, they will hit the highway on a co-headline tour with Metal legends Megadeth, marking the first time the two bands have toured together since the early 90s.

Confirmed dates for the Rob Zombie/Megadeth U.S. tour are as follows:

MAY:

- 11 at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
- 12 at Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
- 13 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD NEW!
- 16 at Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
- 18 at The Deltaplex, Grand Rapids, MI
- 19 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO NEW!
- 20 at Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH
- 22 at La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
- 24 at Tyson Center, Sioux City, IA
- 25 at Hartman Arena, Wichita, KS
- 26 at Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK

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

ROB ZOMBIE To Record NEW Album; Additional Tour Dates With MEGADETH Announced!

The wait is over, Zombie lovers! Rob Zombie has announced that he and his band of maniacs - John 5, Piggy D and Ginger Fish - will enter the studio on June 1 to begin recording the next chapter in the Zombie musical legacy. This NEW, as yet untitled CD is set for a late 2012 release.

"It has been way, and I mean way too long without any new music. I am dying to get back to it", said Zombie. "I have not felt this much excitement within the band since recording the first 'Hellbilly Deluxe' record almost 15 years ago. We have been working on tons of songs for quite some time and I can safely say this will definitely be our best record yet."

Before Lord Zombie and his band begin recording, they will hit the highway on a co-headline tour with Metal legends Megadeth, marking the first time the two bands have toured together since the early 90s.

"This tour should be a blast", said Zombie. "I haven't shared a bill with Megadeth since way back in the early days of White Zombie, so this trek is long overdue."

Two NEW dates have been added to the U.S. trek - May 13 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, and May 19 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO. The tour, which kicks off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, NJ, will encompass high-profile appearances at several Rock festivals, including Rock On The Range (May 20) that Zombie will co-headline with Incubus, and Rocklahoma (May 26) that Zombie will headline. Zombie will bring his full, explosive stage show out in full force on these dates, and audiences will get what they expect - a true rock and roll spectacle at its finest. Zombie will close all shows on the Megadeth dates.

For these Zombie/Megadeth dates, Rob Zombie has teamed up with The One and Only to make available special VIP Golden Tickets. Two packages have been created to help insure that fans have an unforgettable experience at the show.

Package One includes a GA ticket, priority early entry to help guarantee a great spot for the show, a customized Zombie Bag, limited edition poster, an exclusive-to-the-tour T-shirt, a commemorative VIP laminate, and Golden Ticket Rep Concierge Service. Package Two includes everything in Package One, PLUS a meet'n'greet with Rob Zombie, a high-quality photograph with Rob, and a Rob Zombie autograph. For more information on the Rob Zombie One and Only VIP Golden Tickets - OR - if you've already purchased a ticket for the show and would like to upgrade to one of these VIP packages - log onto RobZombie.com.

Zombie's latest film, "The Lords of Salem," is currently in the final stages of post-production and promises to be Zombie's most insane film yet. "I am enjoying taking my time finishing this film. I hate rushing things at this stage of the process, so it is a luxury to take it slow and really fine-tune every part of the production", stated Zombie. No release date is set yet for the film.

Confirmed dates for the Rob Zombie/Megadeth U.S. tour are as follows:

MAY:

- 11 at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
- 12 at Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
- 13 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD NEW!
- 16 at Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
- 18 at The Deltaplex, Grand Rapids, MI
- 19 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO NEW!
- 20 at Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH
- 22 at La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
- 24 at Tyson Center, Sioux City, IA
- 25 at Hartman Arena, Wichita, KS
- 26 at Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK

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

JOHN5 To Release Solo Album 'God Told Me To' Prior To Hitting The Road With Rob Zombie!

JOHN 5 is pleased to announce the NEW release date for his impressive upcoming full-length solo CD/DVD, 'God Told Me To'. The CD/DVD will be released through Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED on May 8th, 2012—just days before he heads out to perform with Rob Zombie on their upcoming co-headliner with Megadeth (see below for tour dates). 'God Told Me To' was recorded and produced by JOHN 5, Chris Baseford (Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee) and Bob Marlette (Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath) in 2011. The cover art for the album is illustrated by none other than Rob Zombie, who is also tapping JOHN 5 to score the entirety of his upcoming film, ‘The Lords of Salem’.
 
JOHN 5 doesn’t just play the guitar. His guitar is an extension of his soul and through it his music has become the Frankenstein birth penetrating the ear drums of fans and admirers worldwide. For JOHN 5, the music is not just about playing, but living, breathing, feeling and passion. His impressive resume has seen him work with some of the most renowned musicians in the industry (Rob Halford, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie to name a few), and has cemented his name into the annals of Rock history.
 
The CD portion of the release features ten painstakingly handcrafted pieces transcending multiple styles—an equal combination of acoustic and electronically influenced tracks—each designed to gradually reveal JOHN 5’s innovative interpretation of his instrument. The orchestration of 'God Told Me To' showcases JOHN 5’s ability to master the subtlety of dynamics, thus emphasizing the overall production value of this body of work. 'God Told Me To' stands tall as a stunning, audible cultural experience.
 
The DVD portion of the release is hosted by retro-style horror-host Mike Odd and takes a look inside the world of JOHN 5 during his terrifying trip into the realm of 'God Told Me To'. The DVD features footage of JOHN 5 in the studio while working on the NEW album, exclusive videos taken on tour, a peek inside the photo shoot for his 2011 remix album 'Remixploitation', and more.
 

“I'm so proud of this record, I’ve put more time into this release than any other! It's half acoustic and the other half electric with a tribute to Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen with ‘Beat It’,” states JOHN 5. “The DVD shows me actually recording the songs as well as behind the scenes of a "day in the life" of JOHN 5! This album will take you on a musical journey designed to show more diversity in my playing than in the past. Enjoy!”
 
JOHN 5 continues to branch out, coupling his solo career with his work in Rob Zombie. His five previous solo albums, up to his 2010 release, 'Art of Malice', continue to break NEW molds in solo instrumentalist work. JOHN 5 also continues to work in 2012 with other artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart, and is currently working on NEW music for Rob Zombie’s upcoming album.

Rob Zombie with Megadeth Tour Dates:

- MAY

11 at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
12 at Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, PA
16 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
18 at The Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, MI
20 at Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH
22 at La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI
24 at Tyson Center in Sioux City, IA
25 at Hartman Arena in Wichita, KS
26 at Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK

More dates to be announced.

Related links:
John5 on Facebook
John5 on Twitter
John5 on YouTube
Rob Zombie's Official Site
Rob Zombie on Facebook
Rob Zombie on Twitter

ROB ZOMBIE & MEGADETH Announce First-ever Co-Headlining Tour!

ROB ZOMBIE and MEGADETH have just announced a co-headlining tour guaranteed to raise the temperature on the planet. The trek, which marks the first time the two bands have toured together, kicks off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, NJ and encompasses high-profile appearances at several Rock festivals, including Rock On The Range and Rocklahoma. Rob Zombie will headline Rocklahoma, co-line (with Incubus) Rock On The Range, and will close all shows on the Megadeth dates. The tour wraps up on Saturday, March 26 at Rocklahoma - a list of confirmed dates is below.

The tour will come on the heels of Megadeth's critically acclaimed return of the traveling festival Gigantour, created and curated by frontman Dave Mustaine. Rave reviews have poured in for the festival, which also features Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. "The return of Gigantour, a nicely curated package tour of Heavy Metal bands, is just one more step in a great run underway by Megadeth," wrote the Boston Globe. "It was a smart and well-paced show, one that illuminated Metal's various angles (1/31/12)."

Twenty-eleven also marked the release of Megadeth's 13th album, the appropriately titled 'TH1RT3EN'. Released November 1 on Roadrunner Records, the album debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart. The album also landed on international charts including Top 10 placements in Argentina, Finland, Korea and Japan. Megadeth - Mustaine, drummer Shawn Drover, guitarist Chris Broderick and bassist David Ellefson - also received their tenth Grammy nomination for this project, earning a "Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance" nomination for their single "Public Enemy #1." The "Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance" category was eerily, category #13.

This will be Rob Zombie's first concert tour since last summer's "Hell on Earth" co-headline trek with Slayer. Zombie spent last fall and winter shooting his sixth feature film, "The Lords of Salem" that he wrote and directed and is making with the producers of the "Paranormal Activity" franchise. With principal photography completed, the film is currently in post-production.

Never one to play it safe, Zombie - with guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D, and Ginger Fish on drums - will bring his legendary stage show out in full force on these dates. Audiences will get what they expect from a Rob Zombie show - an amped-up, non-stop barrage of sin, sex and Satan guaranteed to rip your face off, a true Rock N' Roll spectacle at its finest.

With more than 15 million albums sold, seven Grammy nominations, the helming of five major motion pictures (including the #1 record-breaking "Halloween"), dozens of music videos, TV shows and last summer's strangely celebrated "Woolite" TV commercial where he showed the hidden terrors of doing laundry, Zombie is truly a force to be reckoned with in today's entertainment landscape. For over 25 years, his unique meld of horror and hard rock has influenced his sound as a musician, and his vision as a director and writer. Plans are for a new Rob Zombie album to be completed later this year.

Rob Zombie with Megadeth Tour Dates:

- MAY

11 at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
12 at Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, PA
16 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
18 at The Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, MI
20 at Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH
22 at La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI
24 at Tyson Center in Sioux City, IA
25 at Hartman Arena in Wichita, KS
26 at Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK

More dates to be announced.

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

SLASH To Celebrate The Release Of Second Solo Album With U.S. Tour - Tourdates Available!

Currently, legendary guitarist Slash is hard at work in a Los Angeles studio putting the final brush strokes to his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is set to be released on May 22nd via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and it will be the followup to his 2010 debut album, "Slash", and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set "Made In Stoke 24/7/11".

In celebration of this highly anticipated album, Slash announced that his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, February 15, with the regular on-sale starting Friday, February 17. Tickets will be available at SlashOnline.com. The itinerary (see below) encompasses three festival appearances: Saturday, May 5 at Carolina Rebellion, Saturday, May 19 at Rock On The Range and Friday, May 25 at Rocklahoma.

On his latest musical creation, Slash — along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — teamed up with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash's debut solo album. All the songs were written together by Slash and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly beginning today.

Slash's 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates:

- May 03: Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
- May 05: Charlotte, NC - Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway
- May 07: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
- May 10: Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hard Rock Live
- May 12: Kansas City MO - Liberty Memorial Park
- May 13: Indianola, IA - National Balloon Classic Field
- May 14: Minneapolis, MN - The Brick
- May 16: Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater
- May 17: Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
- May 19: Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium
- May 20: Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
- May 25: Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
- May 26: Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino



Related links:
Slash's Official Site