Full Agenda For WHITECHAPEL & EMMURE's Tour With UNEARTH, OBEY THE BRAVE & THE PLOT IN YOU!

As previously reported, WHITECHAPEL have announced that they will be embarking on a North American co-headlining tour with Emmure! "The Brothers of Brutality Tour", presented by Revolver Magazine and Rockstar Energy Drink, will be one of the first tours of 2013. Support will come from UNEARTH, OBEY THE BRAVE and The PLOT IN YOU!

Here is the confirmed agenda:

1/08 - Knoxville, TN @ 940 Blackstock Ave (formerly The Valarium)
1/09 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
1/11 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
1/12 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
1/13 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
1/15 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
1/16 - Phoenix (Mesa), AZ @ Nile Theatre
1/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
1/18 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
1/19 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
1/20 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
1/22 - Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
1/23 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
1/24 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
1/26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
1/27 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
1/29 - Calgary, AB @ The Den
1/30 - Edmonton, AB @ The Avenue Theatre
2/01 - Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Centre
2/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights (formerly The Brick)
2/03 - Chicago (Joliet), IL @ Mojoes
2/05 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
2/06 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
2/07 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
2/08 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
2/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
2/11 - New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza
Guitarist Alex Wade comments on the collaboration: "We are really excited to announce our co-headlining tour with Emmure. We have been friends with them for quite some time now, and this is something we have always talked about doing, so it's awesome to see it finally come to light. Our first show ever was with Emmure in Nashville, TN before either of us were signed, so it's incredible to see how we have both grown so much in the music industry and are able to come together and put together this co-headlining tour!"

WHITECHAPEL recently premiered their NEW music video for "Possibilities of an Impossible Existence" off their current, self-titled release, via AltPress.com. The video, which was filmed by the Rockstar Media department with director Strati Hovartos while the band was out touring on 2012's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest, can be viewed

Related links:
White Chapel
Emmure

WHITECHAPEL & EMMURE To Join Forces On The "Brothers of Brutality" Co-headlining Tour!

WHITECHAPEL have announced that they will be embarking on a North American co-headlining tour with Emmure! "The Brothers of Brutality Tour", presented by Revolver Magazine and Rockstar Energy Drink, will be one of the first tours of 2013. Dates, cities, and support acts will be announced shortly.

Guitarist Alex Wade comments on the collaboration: "We are really excited to announce our co-headlining tour with Emmure. We have been friends with them for quite some time now, and this is something we have always talked about doing, so it's awesome to see it finally come to light. Our first show ever was with Emmure in Nashville, TN before either of us were signed, so it's incredible to see how we have both grown so much in the music industry and are able to come together and put together this co-headlining tour!"

WHITECHAPEL recently premiered their NEW music video for "Possibilities of an Impossible Existence" off their current, self-titled release, via AltPress.com. The video, which was filmed by the Rockstar Media department with director Strati Hovartos while the band was out touring on 2012's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest, can be viewed here:



In other news WHITECHAPEL, who recently finished up a full US tour playing direct support to Hatebreed, will be re-releasing their full-length debut 'The Somatic Defilement' via Metal Blade Records in the spring of 2013. Mark Lewis is set to re-mix and re-master 'The Somatic Defilement', which was originally released July 31, 2007 on Candlelight Records.

The band's latest effort, the self-titled album that dropped on June 19 in North America, debuted at #47 on the Top 200 Chart, #10 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, #3 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Current), #2 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Core Stores) and #64 on the Top Digital Album Chart.

Related links:
White Chapel
Emmure

FOZZY Premiere Music Video For "Sandpaper" (Starring M. Shadows From AVENGED SEVENFOLD)!

FOZZY's video for their NEW song "Sandpaper" can be seen right now at WWE.com. The song features a guest appearance by AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows, and is part of the bands latest album 'Sin And Bones' (available now via Century Media Records).

'Sin And Bones' sold around 3,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 143 on the Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 1 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by NEW and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

Click HERE to watch the video for FOZZY's "Sandpaper"

Here is a recent interview that we conducted with Chris Jericho:



Related links:
Buy FOZZY's music and merch HERE!
Chris Jericho's Official Site
Fozzy's Official Site'

Chris Jericho Talks About FOZZY's NEW Album 'Sin & Bones', "Uproar Fest" & WWE!

On August 30th, musician/wrestler Chris Jericho's FOZZY performed at the Gramercy Theatre in the city that never stops rocking. Prior to the bands superb performance, we had the chance to join forces with our good friends from Nextmosh.com to interview Jericho about his bands NEW album 'Sin & Bones' (available now via Century Media Records), the bands current headlining of the Jägermeister at the 2012 UPROAR Festival (presented by Rockstar Energy Drink), and of course the WWE! You can now watch the chat below.



Pictures of the show available HERE (courtesy of Nextmosh)!

Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival and FOZZY headlining dates (remaining shows):

- Wednesday, 9/12:  Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
- Thursday, 9/13: Tampa, FL @ 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
- Saturday, 9/15: Houston, TX @ Woodlands Pavilion
- Sunday, 9/16: Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
- Wednesday, 9/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre
- Friday, 9/21: Spokane, WA @ Greyhound Park and Events Center
- Saturday, 9/22: Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
- Sunday, 9/23: Portland, OR @ Sleep Country Amphitheater
- Tuesday, 9/25: Boise, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater
- Thursday, 9/27: West Hollywood, CA @ Roxy Theatre (FOZZY HEADLINING SHOW)
- Saturday, 9/29: Phoenix, AZ @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
- Sunday, 9/30: Albuquerque, NM @ Hard Rock Casino Presents: The Pavilion

Related links:
Buy FOZZY's music and merch HERE!
Chris Jericho's Official Site
Fozzy's Official Site'
Nextmosh.com

The 5th Annual ROCKAPALOOZA Festival: Artist, Host Signing & Bartending Times Announced!

The 5^th annual ROCKAPALOOZA festival, presented by Monster Energy and Quality Dairy, can now unleash the official artist and host singing and bartending times!

Hosts Bam Margera and Brandon Novak of MTV’s JACKASS will be bartending at the Main Stage Bar at 4:30 PM and at the Driven Motors Liquor Bar from 7:45 PM - 8:05 PM, and will be signing autographs at the Artist Tent from 6:40 PM - 7:45 PM. Special guest bartender and host Dennis Haskins of Saved By The Bell will be signing autographs at the Monster Energy Tent from 12 PM - 12:30 PM and at the Artist Tent from 3:30 PM - 4 PM, and will be bartending at the Driven Motors Liquor Bar directly after from 4 PM - 4:20 PM and at the Jam Heads VIP Bar from 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM.






The artist signings and bartending times are as follows:

                                               Autograph Time (Artist Tent)                Bartending Time (Driven Motors Liquor Bar)

- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus     11:00am-11:30am              11:30am-11:50am

- Bobaflex                              11:30am-12:00pm              12:00pm-12:20pm

- I See Stars                            12:00pm-12:30pm             12:30pm-12:50pm

- 12 Stones                             12:30pm-1:00pm               1:00pm-1:20pm

- Otherwise                             1:00pm-1:30pm                 1:30pm-1:50pm

- Emphatic                              1:30pm-2:15pm                 2:15pm-2:35pm

- Rotation                               2:15pm-2:45pm                 2:45pm-3:05pm

- We Came As Romans          2:45pm-3:30pm                 3:30pm-3:50pm

- Mr. Belding                          3:30pm-4:00pm                 4:00pm-4:20pm

- Saliva                                   4:00pm-4:30pm                 4:30pm-4:50pm

- Rehab                                   4:30pm-5:00pm                 5:00pm-5:20pm

- Coolio                                   5:15pm-6:00pm                6:00pm-6:20pm

- Afroman                              6:00pm-6:45pm                  6:45pm-7:05pm

- Bam & Brandon                  6:45pm-7:45pm                  7:45pm-8:05pm (+ 4:30pm @ Main Stage Bar)

ROCKAPALOOZA will be hosted by Bam Margera and Brandon Novak and will take place this year on Saturday, June 23, 2012 and features six stages. The Monster Energy main stage features headliners Puddle of Mudd, and opening acts Saliva, Rehab, We Came As Romans, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, 12 Stones, and Emphatic—just to name a few. The National Guard Stage also includes I See Stars, Sore Eyes, Otherwise, and more. See below for the line-ups for the additional stages featuring the likes of Bobaflex, Coolio, Afroman, and many more. ROCKAPALOOZA is also sponsored by the National Guard, Verizon Wireless, Budweiser, and Q106 FM.

The advance price of tickets for this year’s ROCKAPALOOZA is $30, while day of show tickets cost $35. All children under the age of 10 are admitted free, and the event is ALL AGES. This year, Jam Heads Party Deck passes are just $100 and include half off discounts on beer and food, free Monster Energy Drink, a meet and greet with Puddle of Mudd, Rehab, and Sore Eyes, and features a shaded area with seating. For regular attendees, Budweiser is offering $1 drafts from 10am-12pm. Doors open at 10am.

The festival will also host a free pre-party concert on Friday, June 22^nd at the fairgrounds featuring headliners Mushroomhead and openers Sore Eyes. The free concert is also ALL AGES and doors open at 6pm. 

You can purchase tickets online now at www.etix.com!

See below for the full listing of headliners and openers:

- :Main Stage Bands (Monster Energy Stage)

Headliner: Puddle of Mudd
Saliva
Rehab
We Came As Romans
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
12 Stones
Emphatic
Lifeline Revolution
Sunset Villians
Nation of Wealth
Blackened Earth
Jet City Vega
Bet Me I'm Lying
Airsickness
Seeking Seven

- 2nd Stage Bands (National Guard Stage):

I See Stars
Sore Eyes
Otherwise
Rotation
Riven
It Lies Within
Hollow Drive
Cyanide Sunrise
Ballz Deluxe
Fall of Eleven
Circus Asylum
Throwing Gravity
The Elder Beer Men
Lima OH (Battle of the Bands Winner)

- 3rd Stage Bands (Revolver Electronic Cigarettes Stage):

Bobaflex
Breaking Paradox
Killjay
Myths and Legends
The Scars Heal In Time
Ionia
Ghosts of August
Second Season
Blind Reflection
Barefoot Breakdown
Beyond the Shadows
The Get Bye
Thee Unknown

- 4th Stage Bands:

Coolio
Afroman
Deveraux
Distand Decend
I'm William Cutting
10 Gauge Rage
Tisk Tisk
Mockingbird
Shock Wave
Dismember the Fallen
Fire in the Sky
Violet Void
Lima OH (Battle of the Band Winner)

- 5th Stage Bands (Live Loud & Local Blue Print Artist Development Stage):

Fallen Captive
Jay Mel
Know Lyfe
Autumn Burning
Black Valor
Mind Pulp
Erasing Never
TrakBlazas
KyLyNtae
Through The Ashes
Beat To Quarters
Nazareth
Last Savior Of God
Helix Reign
Summer Soulstice
Alternant Resonant
Angelo
The Everyday Losers
Ice Possible
Silo
Downcore

Hosted by: DJ Chuck Lew

- 6th Stage Bands (Avenue Billiards Music Room Stage):

Underneath It All
Mindrought
Boys of Fall
Fear the Fallen

Featuring special guest bartender Dennis Haskins (known as Mr. Belding of “Saved by the Bell" fame).

Related links:

Rockapalooza's Official Site

Rockapalooza on Facebook

The 5th Annual ROCKAPALOOZA Festival Updates; Official Artist Line Up Available!

The 5th annual ROCKAPALOOZA festival, presented by Monster Energy and Quality Dairy, has added 12 Stones to the already impressive line-up on the Monster Energy main stage! Also, the festival has added I See Stars to the National Guard Stage, making for a well-rounded concert experience. ROCKAPALOOZA will take place this year on Saturday, June 23rd 2012 and features six stages. The Monster Energy main stage also features headliners Puddle of Mudd, and opening acts Saliva, Rehab, We Came As Romans, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Emphatic—just to name a few. The National Guard Stage also includes Sore Eyes, Otherwise, and more. See below for the line-ups for the additional stages featuring the likes of Bobaflex, Coolio, Afroman, and many more. ROCKAPALOOZA is also sponsored by the National Guard, Verizon Wireless, Budweiser, and Q106 FM.

ROCKAPALOOZA recently announced that Bam Margera and Brandon Novak of MTV’s JACKASS will be hosting this year’s event! Aside from both being well-recognized professional skateboarders, Bam is known for his two additional MTV shows, Viva La Bam and Bam’s Unholy Union, as well as several other projects. Brandon is a frequent guest on these shows, as well as on Bam’s Sirius XM radio show, Radio Bam on Faction.

The advance price of tickets for this year’s ROCKAPALOOZA is $30, while day of show tickets cost $35. All children under the age of 10 are admitted free, and the event is ALL AGES. This year, Jam Heads Party Deck passes are just $100 and include half off discounts on beer and food, free Monster Energy Drink, a meet and greet with Puddle of Mudd, Rehab, and Sore Eyes, and features a shaded area with seating. For regular attendees, Budweiser is offering $1 drafts from 10am-12pm. Doors open at 10am.

The festival will also host a free pre-party concert on Friday, June 22nd at the fairgrounds featuring headliners Mushroomhead and openers Sore Eyes. The free concert is also ALL AGES and doors open at 6pm.

Bands that have performed at ROCKAPALOOZA in the past include Sevendust, Crossfade, OTEP, Silverstein, Smile Empty Soul, and more. Past hosting and appearance duties have gone to Pauly Shore, Big Black and Bam Bam of MTV’s Rob & Big, and Big Cat from MTV’s Fantasy Factory. Last year, over 8,000 people attended the festival.

You can purchase tickets online now at www.etix.com!

See below for the full listing of headliners and openers:

- :Main Stage Bands (Monster Energy Stage)

Headliner: Puddle of Mudd
Saliva
Rehab
We Came As Romans
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
12 Stones
Emphatic
Lifeline Revolution
Sunset Villians
Nation of Wealth
Blackened Earth
Jet City Vega
Bet Me I'm Lying
Airsickness
Seeking Seven

- 2nd Stage Bands (National Guard Stage):

I See Stars
Sore Eyes
Otherwise
Rotation
Riven
It Lies Within
Hollow Drive
Cyanide Sunrise
Ballz Deluxe
Fall of Eleven
Circus Asylum
Throwing Gravity
The Elder Beer Men
Lima OH (Battle of the Bands Winner)

- 3rd Stage Bands (Revolver Electronic Cigarettes Stage):

Bobaflex
Breaking Paradox
Killjay
Myths and Legends
The Scars Heal In Time
Ionia
Ghosts of August
Second Season
Blind Reflection
Barefoot Breakdown
Beyond the Shadows
The Get Bye
Thee Unknown

- 4th Stage Bands:

Coolio
Afroman
Deveraux
Distand Decend
I'm William Cutting
10 Gauge Rage
Tisk Tisk
Mockingbird
Shock Wave
Dismember the Fallen
Fire in the Sky
Violet Void
Lima OH (Battle of the Band Winner)

- 5th Stage Bands (Live Loud & Local Blue Print Artist Development Stage):

Fallen Captive
Jay Mel
Know Lyfe
Autumn Burning
Black Valor
Mind Pulp
Erasing Never
TrakBlazas
KyLyNtae
Through The Ashes
Beat To Quarters
Nazareth
Last Savior Of God
Helix Reign
Summer Soulstice
Alternant Resonant
Angelo
The Everyday Losers
Ice Possible
Silo
Downcore

Hosted by: DJ Chuck Lew

- 6th Stage Bands (Avenue Billiards Music Room Stage):

Underneath It All
Mindrought
Boys of Fall
Fear the Fallen

Featuring special guest bartender Dennis Haskins (known as Mr. Belding of “Saved by the Bell" fame).

Related links:

Rockapalooza's Official Site

Rockapalooza on Facebook

Lineup Announced For The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival; Win A Trip To The Fest!

The third annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival returns this August and September for more than 30 shows throughout North America. The main stage features multi-platinum Rock bands SHINEDOWN, GODSMACK, STAIND and PAPA ROACH, along with breaking band ADELITAS WAY. In addition, the Ernie Ball Stage and Jägermeister Stage in the festival area will include performances from multi-platinum headliners P.O.D., as well as up-and-coming artists FOZZY, DEUCE, REDLIGHT KING, MINDSET EVOLUTION (winner of the 2011 Best Buy Music Gear Battle Of The Bands Powered By Ernie Ball), IN THIS MOMENT, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, CANDLELIGHT RED, and a local battle of the bands winner.

Here is a video with some of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival bands (including FOZZY front-man CHRIS JERICHO) talking about the tour. Look for tour dates, venues and ticket on-sale information to be announced in the coming weeks.



To kick off the 2012 tour, the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival will be giving away a trip for two to any show on the 2012 trek. The grand prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two from a U.S. city to the UPROAR show of their choice, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, $500 spending cash, and VIP treatment at the show. Click here to enter and have a chance to win! to enter for a chance to win.

 Related links:

Official Site Of The UPROAR Festival

UPROAR Festival On Facebook

UPROAR On Twitter

UPROAR On YouTube

"JACKASSES" BAM MARGERA & BRANDON NOVAK To Host the 5th Annual ROCKAPALOOZA Festival!

The 5th annual ROCKAPALOOZA festival, presented by Monster Energy Drink, is pleased to announce that Bam Margera and Brandon Novak of MTV’s JACKASS will be hosting this year’s event! Aside from both being well-recognized professional skateboarders, Bam is known for his two additional MTV shows, "Viva La Bam" and "Bam’s Unholy Union", as well as several other projects. Brandon is a frequent guest on these shows, as well as on Bam’s Sirius XM radio show, "Radio Bam" on Faction. Both Bam and Brandon couldn’t be more thrilled to be hosting ROCKAPALOOZA!

“ROCKAPALOOZA is going to be the show of the summer. If you want to see me slap the shit out of Novak, come to ROCKAPALOOZA! Jackson, MI has no idea what is coming for them,” states Bam Margera.

Brandon Novak adds, “Great music, great friends… ROCKAPALOOZA is the party of the summer. Do not miss it!”

ROCKAPALOOZA will take place this year on Saturday, June 23rd 2012. The Monster Energy Stage features headliners Puddle of Mudd, and opening acts Saliva, Rehab, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Emphatic. The second stage includes Wayne Static, Woe Is Me, Riven (formerly Motograter), Rotation, Sore Eyes, and Ghosts of August. ROCKAPALOOZA is also sponsored by the National Guard, Verizon Wireless, Budweiser, and Q106 FM.

The advance price of tickets for this year’s ROCKAPALOOZA is $30, while day of show tickets cost $35. All children under the age of 10 are admitted free, and the event is ALL AGES. This year, Jam Heads Party Deck passes are just $100 and include half off discounts on beer and food, free Monster Energy Drink, a meet and greet with Puddle of Mudd, Rehab, and Sore Eyes, and features a shaded area with seating. For regular attendees, Budweiser is offering $1 drafts from 10am-12pm. Doors open at 10am.

The festival will also host a free pre-party concert on Friday, June 22nd at the fairgrounds featuring headliners Mushroomhead and openers Sore Eyes. The free concert is also ALL AGES and doors open at 6pm.

“We cannot wait to return to ROCKAPALOOZA,” states Stitch of Mushroomhead.  “Last year was simply amazing.”

Bands that have performed at ROCKAPALOOZA in the past include Sevendust, Crossfade, OTEP, Silverstein, Smile Empty Soul, and more. Past hosting and appearance duties have gone to Pauly Shore, Big Black and Bam Bam of MTV’s Rob & Big, and Big Cat from MTV’s Fantasy Factory. Last year, over 8,000 people attended the festival.

You can purchase tickets online now at www.etix.com!

See below for the full listing of headliners and openers:

- Main Stage Nationals on Monster Energy Stage:

Headliner: Puddle of Mudd

Saliva
Rehab
We Came as Romans
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Emphatic

2nd Stage: National Guard Stage

Wayne Static
Woe Is Me
Riven (Formerly Motograter)
Rotation
Sore Eyes
Ghosts of August

Other opening bands include:

Bobaflex
Afroman
Coolio
It Lies Within
Caesar
Lifeline Revolution
Ballz Deluxe
Blind Reflection
Second Season
Breaking Paradox
Distant Decend
Bet Me I'm Lying
Throwing Gravity
Mockingbird
Blackened Earth
Thee Unknown
Fall of Eleven
The Elder Beer Men
DeverauX
Rotation
Myths and Legends
Circus Asylum
Seeking Seven
Hollow Drive
Ionia
Fire in the Sky
Violet Void
Killjay
Beyond the Shadows
Barefoot Breakdown
Nothing More Than This
The Sunset Villians
Manian
The Getbye
Shattered
Nation of Wealth

Featuring special guest host and bartender Dennis Haskins (known as Mr. Belding of “Saved by the Bell" fame).

Related links:

Rockapalooza's Official Site

Rockapalooza on Facebook

Line-Up Announced For The 5th Annual ROCKAPALOOZA Festival; Saved By The Bell's Mr. Belding To Host The Event!

The 5th annual ROCKAPALOOZA festival, presented by Monster Energy Drink, is pleased to announce the full line-up for this year’s festival. The event will take place during the weekend of June 22nd at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, in Jackson, Michigan.

This year’s Monster Energy Stage features headliners Puddle of Mudd, and opening acts Saliva, Rehab, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Emphatic. The second stage includes Wayne Static, Woe Is Me, Riven (formerly Motograter), Rotation, Sore Eyes, and Ghosts of August. ROCKAPALOOZA is also sponsored by the National Guard, Verizon Wireless, Budweiser, and Q106 FM.

The advance price of tickets for this year’s ROCKAPALOOZA is $30, while day of show tickets cost $35. All children under the age of 10 are admitted free, and the event is ALL AGES. This year, Jam Heads Party Deck passes are just $100 and include half off discounts on beer and food, free Monster Energy Drink, a meet and greet with Puddle of Mudd, Rehab, and Sore Eyes, and features a shaded area with seating. For regular attendees, Budweiser is offering $1 drafts from 10am-12pm. Doors open at 10am.

The festival will also host a free pre-party concert on Friday, June 22nd at the fairgrounds featuring headliners Trapt and openers Sore Eyes. The free concert is also ALL AGES and doors open at 6pm.

Bands that have performed at ROCKAPALOOZA in the past include Sevendust, Crossfade, OTEP, Mushroomhead, Silverstein, Smile Empty Soul, and more. Past hosting and appearance duties have gone to Pauly Shore, Big Black and Bam Bam of MTV’s Rob & Big, and Big Cat from MTV’s Fantasy Factory. Last year, over 8,000 people attended the festival.

See below for the full listing of headliners and openers:

- Main Stage Nationals on Monster Energy Stage:

Headliner: Puddle of Mudd

PLUS: Saliva, Rehab, We Came as Romans, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Emphatic

- 2nd Stage (National Guard Stage):

Wayne Static, Woe Is Me, Riven (Formerly Motograter), Rotation, Sore Eyes, Ghosts of August

- Other opening bands include:

Bobaflex, Afroman, Coolio, It Lies Within, Caesar, Lifeline Revolution, Ballz Deluxe, Blind Reflection, Second Season, Breaking Paradox, Distant Decend, Throwing Gravity, Mockingbird, Blackened Earth, Thee Unknown, Fall of Eleven, The Elder Beer Men, DeverauX, Rotation, Myths and Legends, Circus Asylum, Seeking Seven, Hollow Drive, Ionia, Fire in the Sky, Violet Void, Killjay, Beyond the Shadows, Barefoot Breakdown, Nothing More Than This, The Sunset Villians, Manian, The Getbye, Shattered, and Nation of Wealth.

Featuring special guest host and bartender Dennis Haskins (known as Mr. Belding of “Saved by the Bell" fame).

Related links:
Official Site of Rockapalooza
Rockapalooza on Facebook

The Heavy Music World In 2011 - Highlights Video!

2011 was an amazing year for the Heavy Music community, and Horns Up Rocks was able to capture a lot of historic moments. This highlights video showcases the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, the Big 4 concerts, The Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, The Summer Slaughter Tour, and dozens of national tours! So grab a cold one and enjoy!

We want to thank you ALL for the continuous support! \m/

Whitechapel Announce 'The Recorruptour' 2012 U.S. Tour!

'The Recorruptour', Whitechapel's next headlining tour will hit cities across North America in March and May of 2012. The tour is presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and Alternative Press Magazine. Playing right before Whitechapel each night will be Miss May I, After The Burial, The Plot In You, Within The Ruins (5/3 - 5/17) and Struc/tures (3/10 - 3/30). The tour reaches a lot of cities Whitechapel has not played in some time, so the band is looking forward to playing in front of some new faces. Tickets for the tour will be on sale this Friday (December 16th).

Guitarist Alex Wade adds, "We are really excited to announce our headliner 'The Recorruptour' that will be taking place Spring 2012. We love to headline because not only do we get to put a lot of time and effort into creating an awesome live show for our fans, but we get to take out our friends as well. The lineup for this tour is a selection of our good friends and great bands and we are stoked for them to be joining us on this run. We are also excited for the involvement of Rockstar Energy Drink and Alternative Press Magazine with the tour. See you next spring on 'The Recorruptour'!"

Whitechapel's latest release, the 'Recorrupted EP', features a brand new track, "Section 8", a cover of Pantera's "Strength Beyond Strength", an acoustic version of "End of Flesh", and remixes of "Breeding Violence" by Big Chocolate and "This Is Exile" by Ben Weinman from The Dillinger Escape Plan. "Section 8" and "Strength Beyond Strength" are also the very first recordings with new drummer Ben Harclerode. 'Recorrupted' was released on November 8th and is available now.

Rockstar Energy Drink and Alternative Press present 'The Recorruptour' Featuring Whitechapel, with special guests: After the Burial, The Plot In You and Struc/tures!

- 03/10: Memphis, TN at Newbys
- 03/11: Knoxville, TN at Valerium
- 03/13: Grand Rapids, MI at Intersection
- 03/14: Indianapolis, IN at Egyptian Room
- 03/15: Springfield, MO at Outland Ballroom
- 03/16: Kansas City, KS at Beaumont
- 03/17: Wichita, KS at The Scene/ary
- 03/20: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 03/21: Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades
- 03/22: Ventura, CA at Ventura Theater
- 03/23: Fresno, CA at Retro
- 03/24: Tucson, AZ at Rialto
- 03/25: Las Vegas, NV at Hard Rock
- 03/27: Farmington, NM at Top Deck
- 03/28: San Antonio, TX at White Rabbit
- 03/29: McAllen, TX at El Rey
- 03/30: Corpus Christi, TX at House of Rock

With special guests: After the Burial, The Plot In You and Within the Ruins:

- 05/03: Louisville, KY at Expo 5
- 05/04: Asheville, NC at The Orange Peel
- 05/05: Birmingham, AL at Zydeco
- 05/08: Orlando, FL at HOB
- 05/09: Jacksonville, FL at Freebird Live
- 05/10: Charleston, SC at Music Farm
- 05/12: Columbus, OH at Newport
- 05/13: Huntington, WV at The Bid Sandy
- 05/15: Albany, NY at Northern Lights
- 05/16: Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
- 05/17: Portland, ME at State Theater

Related links:
White Chapel
Metal Blade Records