MESHUGGAH's Jens Kidman Makes Triumphant Return In New York City!

As previously reported, MESHUGGAH performed without their vocalist Jens Kidman in Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC and Philadelphia PA (HERE is what he had to say about this). Jens reportedly caught that nasty flu that has been floating around and was advised by his doctor to take some time off.

Well, last night the headbangers of New York City witnessed the triumphant return of Jens, who joined his bandmates onstage at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Right after the concert, Jens posted the following message on Facebook:

"New York! Thanks to all of you for the amazing support tonight. It has truly been some rough days for me, but I refuse to let you guys down. You rule and you never disappoint!!

"Hats off."

- Jens

 
Here is some footage of MESHUGGAH performing without Jens Kidman!

MESHUGGAH's "Ophidian Trek II" (remaining tour dates):

- 02/16/13:  The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD
- 02/17/13:  House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 02/19/13:  Sound Academy in Toronto, ON - CANADA
- 02/20/13:  House of Blues in Cleveland, OH
- 02/21/13:  Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH
- 02/22/13:  House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- 02/23/13:  Pop’s in Sauget, IL
- 02/24/13:  Mill City Nights in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/26/13:  Union Hall in Edmonton, AB - CANADA
- 02/27/13:  MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, AB - CANADA
- 03/01/13:  Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- 03/02/13:  Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA
- 03/03/13:  House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

MESHUGGAH's European Tour: 

- 04/18: Seinäjoki, FIN in Rytmikorjaamo
- 04/19: Tampere, FIN in Pakkahuone
- 04/20: Helsinki, FIN in Nosturi
- 04/21: Tallin, SPA in Rock Café
- 04/22: Riga, LAT in Melna Piektoiena
- 04/24: Warsaw, POL in Progresja
- 04/25: Krakow, POL in Kwadrat
- 04/26: Budapest, HUN in A38
- 04/27: Bratislava, SLO in Majestic
- 04/29: Zagreb, CRO in Tvornica
- 04/30: Roncade, ITA in New Age
- 05/01: Geneva, SWI in L’Usine
- 05/05: Copenhagen, DEN in Lille Vega
- 05/06: Aarhus, DEN in Voxhall
- 05/08: Oslo, NOR in Rockefeller
- 05/09: Stockholm, SWE in Circus
- 05/10: Umea, SWE in Idun

Related links:

MESHUGGAH's Website

LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Lashes Out On Disrespectful Fans: "I have never been more disgusted with an audience in my life. I wish we hadn't played"

When Randy Blythe called for 60 seconds of silence during LAMB OF GOD's concert in Medford, Oregon, on Friday, December 14, to honor the victims (most of them shortly) of the Connecticut school shooting, he never thought he was going to get such a shitty reaction from the crowd. Get this, Blythe almost walked off the stage! Here is what he commented via his Instagram account:

"I have never been more disgusted with an audience in my life. I wish we hadn't played," he wrote.

"We, LAMB OF GOD, asked for sixty seconds of silence during our first set break to honor the dead children and teachers in Connecticut. It seemed appropriate — it's a goddamned national TRAGEDY.

"Most of the crowd complied, but several didn't, some cursing and even laughing.

"I wanted to walk off stage.

"I am so disgusted right now.

"If you were one of those who wouldn't shut up for SIXTY LOUSY SECONDS to honor twenty MURDERED CHILDREN, go look in the mirror. You are looking at a piece of shit. Your parents are obviously pieces of shit too, because they raised you to behave with no dignity.

"To the fans who were respectful, I thank you. I am also sorry you have so many goddamned assholes in your community. You should do something about that.

"This shit would not have happened at a LAMB OF GOD show where I live, and that is a FACT. We have more manners.

"I am just disgusted. Thoroughly DIGUSTED. You yelling people give Metal a band name. Screw that, you give humanity a bad name. Grow up. Your parents should have beaten some manners into you, you savage little beasts.

"With that, I will go to bed, say a prayer for those suffering, and hope for a better day tomorrow, because tonight SUCKED."

The mass shooting that took place at a Connecticut elementary school on Friday resulted in the deaths of 28 people, including 20 schoolchildren. It was the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, behind the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting that left 32 dead.

Via Blabbermouth

FULL Lamb Of God Photo Gallery HERE!

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

LAMB OF GOD's Chris Adler Comments On The Conclusion Of Randy Blythe's Comeback Tour + Extensive Image Gallery Unleashed!

The story of the year in Heavy Music is without a doubt the unforeseen arrest of LAMB OF GOD's vocalist Randy Blythe (Watch our video report HERE!). Blythe was arrested on June 28 this year at the Prague Airport on charges of causing, “bodily harm of the fourth degree, resulting in the death of a fan:” an event that allegedly took place during a Lamb Of God concert on May 24, 2010. Blythe was detained in a Czech Republic prison for thirty seven days before he was released on bail.

After having to cancel their highly anticipated co-headlining tour with DETHKLOK because of Blythe's arrest, once Blythe was free the LOG camp called up some of their favorite bands and were able to lineup a badass tour featuring IN FLAMES, HATEBREED or HELLYEAH, and SYLOSIS. The tour has come to an end, and in order to celebrate it in style we have an extensive photo gallery created by Horns Up Rocks' Zulie Alvarez. But before we get into that, here is what LAMB OF GOD's drummer Chris Adler had to say about the conclusion of the tour:

"By far one of the best Tours we've ever done has come to an end. Bitter sweet. It's been amazing to see Sylosis, Hatebreed OR HellYeah and In Flames every single night. We all get along like brothers and have had so much fun on and off the stage. I will miss them all as well as all of you that came out to support the tour. Thank you so very much!

"Now it's time to get home for the holidays with the family and I'm lucky to have that. Apparently, I'm being put right to work helping my wife pour candles to make all of her orders ship on time! Who would have thought?! Check out her website littlesilverlinings.com, or her Facebook page 'Little Silver Linings' and starting Tuesday I'll be adding my metal touch to all the orders!

"I hope all of you are well and I wish everyone a warm and safe Holiday Season. Stay metal!" - Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

Photos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Lamb Of God's Official Site

Set Times For New York City's DETHKLOK, MACHINE HEAD, ALL THAT REMAINS & THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Concert!

The tour package that was affected by that bitch Sandy featuring DETHKLOK, MACHINE HEAD, ALL THAT REMAINS and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, arrives tonight (December 14) to New york City's Roseland Ballroom. The show was originally scheduled to take place at the Roseland Ballroom on November 3. Here are the set times for tonight's show:

- 6:00: Doors
- 6:30: The Black Dahlia Murder
- 7:15: Machine Head
- 8:30: All That Remains
- 9:30: Dethklok

As previously reported, DETHKLOK returns this fall with 'Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III', the highly-anticipated follow up album that fans of the animated band have been begging for. The stars of the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse will unleash 12 brand NEW tracks that are more brutal than ever before in this fall’s release, set to hit stores throughout North America on October 16, 2012 from Williams Street Records. The "Dethalbum III" is once again co-produced by Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and Dethklok producer Ulrich Wild (The Dethalbum and Dethalbum II). The cover art was also illustrated by "The Dethalbum" and "Dethalbum II" cover artist Antonio Canobbio. More details and NEW music HERE!

Related links:
DETHKLOK
MACHINE HEAD
ALL THAT REMAINS
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

IN FLAMES: Anders Fridén On Touring With LAMB OF GOD, Bands Evolution & Musical Future!

For over 20 years the members of In Flames have been on a constant musical evolution in which they have pushed the boundaries of the Gothenburg Swedish Melodic Death Metal scene to the limit. While some may say that the band has experimented way too much with their sound, the reality is that In Flames have always stood out for making sure that every record they release is a different chapter of the In Flames book. With the release of their 10th studio album entitled 'Sounds of a Playground Fading' last year via Century Media Records, the band once again is proving that they do not like playing it safe.

Right before the bands recent set at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, we had the chance to chat with In Flames' frontman Anders Fridén about their current tour with Lamb Of God, Hatebreed and Sylosis. We also discussed the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the entire world and what the future plans are for the In Flames machine. Additionally, we chatted about the message behind Anders' lyrics and what the band wanted to accomplish when they released 'Sounds Of A Playground Fading'.

IN FLAMES with LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED or HELLYEAH, and SYLOSIS:

19-Nov / Orlando, FL / House of Blues/ Saturday September 22 / Buy Orlando Tickets Here

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Friday September 28 / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Saturday September 22 / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Saturday September 22 / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Saturday September 22 / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Friday September 21 / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Saturday September 22 / Buy Columbus Tickets Here

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Video by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Official Site of In Flames
In Flames on MySpace
Jesterhead
In Flames on Twitter

MACHINE HEAD Announce Make Up Date For New York City Show!

 
Hurricane Sandy affected thousands of people that live in the East Coast region of the United States. It also affected many touring bands that were scheduled to perform live concerts within the region. One of those bands affected by that bitch Sandy, is MACHINE HEAD. Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page regarding their New York City show at Roseland Ballroom:

"Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy in NYC, both in the life of the city and at the venue itself, Saturday's show at Roseland Ballroom has been rescheduled for Friday, December 14th. All tickets from the Saturday, November 3rd show will be honored."

As previously reported, the band will release 'Machine Fucking Head Live' on November 13. It's Machine Head's second live effort; 'Hellalive' was released in 2003. Nine years have passed and Machine Head still slay and administer a "Bay Area Beatdown" in the live realm. Full details HERE!

To celebrate this special release, the band is giving their devoted fans a FREE legal download of a kick ass live version of their song "This Is The End" (courtesy of Noisecreep). Click HERE to download!

Related links:
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site

DETHKLOK, MACHINE HEAD, ALL THAT REMAINS & THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Postpone New York City Show!

Hurricane Sandy has affected thousands of people that live in the East Coast region of the United States. It has also affected many touring bands that were scheduled to perform live concerts within the region. A tour package that was affected by that bitch Sandy, is the DETHKLOK, MACHINE HEAD, ALL THAT REMAINS and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. It has been confirmed by DETHKLOK's publicist that the New York City show that was scheduled to take place at the Roseland Ballroom tomorrow (November 3) has been postponed. A make up date will be announced soon, so stay tuned.

As previously reported, DETHKLOK returns this fall with 'Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III', the highly-anticipated follow up album that fans of the animated band have been begging for. The stars of the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse will unleash 12 brand NEW tracks that are more brutal than ever before in this fall’s release, set to hit stores throughout North America on October 16, 2012 from Williams Street Records. The "Dethalbum III" is once again co-produced by Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and Dethklok producer Ulrich Wild (The Dethalbum and Dethalbum II). The cover art was also illustrated by "The Dethalbum" and "Dethalbum II" cover artist Antonio Canobbio. More details and NEW music HERE!

Related links:
DETHKLOK
MACHINE HEAD
ALL THAT REMAINS
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

Guns N' Roses To Perform Intimate Shows In Select Cities Throughout the Unites States!

Seminal rock icons, Guns N’ Roses, are set to invade New York during fashion week with a series of intimate shows then continue with additional stops through the northeast, announced today. Six shows confirmed so far including the historic return to The Ritz (now Webster Hall), 24 years after the filming of their heralded “Live At The Ritz” – the MTV concert continues to be one of the most sought after trades in bootleg circles. For the Webster Hall date, GN’R will celebrate their return by reclaiming the venue as The Ritz with signage and the name appearing on the marquee. The New York takeover in February marks the first time the band will appear at Roseland and Terminal 5, beginning on February 10, 2012. Full list of dates below.

Ticket presale on Tuesday, January 31 at 10:00am ET for the NY run, public on-sale is Wednesday, February 1. Chicago, Silver Spring and Atlantic City presale is Wednesday, February 1 at 10:00am EST, with public on-sale Friday, February 3. Tickets and VIP packages for all six dates will be available at gunsnroses.com.

In other Guns N' Roses news, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that Guns N' Roses will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 27th annual Induction Ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Cleveland and premiere on HBO in early May. The 2012 ceremony will again be open to the public, as it was – for the first time in the event’s history – at the 2009 Inductions in Cleveland. The big question is whither the original members of the band will be present at the ceremony.

Guns N’ Roses Tour Dates:

- February 10: Roseland Ballroom in New York, NY
- February 12: Terminal 5 in New York, NY
- February 15: The Ritz (Webster Hall) in New York, NY
- February 19: House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- February 23: The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD
- February 24: House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ





Related links:
Official Site of Guns N' Roses

KORN Delivers The Madness At The Roseland Ballroom In New York City!

On Friday, November 4th, Nu Metal Kings Korn brought their musical potpourri to New York City's Roseland Ballroom. Joining them on the second show of the first leg of their "Path of Totality (P.O.T.)" tour, were dubstep DJ's Datsik and Downlink, as well as young upstart Dutch Dub-rockers Dope D.O.D.

While this opening acts were something extremely different for all the attendees and we find it great when artists attempt to open other peoples minds, we think they could have brought in one additional Rock band to perform prior to Korn's performance. Having a DJ perform for an entire hour before Korn's performance is a bit too much for the Rock crowd to stomach. We understand that Korn is venturing into the electronic music scene, but they are a Rock band!

The highlight of the opening acts was when Korn's vocalist Jonathan Davis joined DJ Downlink and performed 'Tension', a B-Side of Korn's forthcoming album "The Path of Totality" (set to be released on December 6th via Roadrunner Records).

Now that we got that out of our chests, lets analyze Korn's set. As soon as the band stepped on stage with their Old School look, we knew something good was about to happen. A few seconds later, they kicked off their set with their song 'Predictable' and the crowd went absolutely ape shit! Then they continued their set with classics like 'Lies', 'No Place To Hide', and 'Proud'.

All of a sudden they left the stage and came back looking more "modern", this is when they performed new songs out of their NEW album "The Path of Totality". While most of the crowd had never heard this songs before, Korn's musical energy made sure that the bodies kept grooving out of control!

After delivering 5 new songs to thousands of maniacs, the band performed their hits 'Here To Stay', 'Freak On A Leash', 'Falling Away From Me', and their Pink Floyd cover of 'Another Brick In The Wall'. Next thing you know the band gets off stage and Jonathan Davis returns with bagpipes in hand to perform 'Shoots and Ladders', which was without a doubt the highlight of the night! This was followed by a short version of Metallica's 'One', 'Got The Life' and of course 'Blind'!

At the end of the show, the crowd left sweaty, happy, and drunk! Korn once again proved why they are one of the best bands in Rock music today! If you have the chance to see them in a town near you, do your ears and body a favor: GO SEE KORN!

- Nov. 3 Boston
- Nov. 4 New York City
- Nov. 5 Philadelphia, PA
- Nov. 6 Huntington, NY
- Nov. 9 Miami FL
- Nov.10 Orland, FL
- Nov. 11 Tampa, FL
- Nov. 12 Atlanta, GA
- Nov. 16 Tulsa, OKA
- Nov. 18 San Antonio, TX
- Nov. 19 Houston, TX
- Nov. 20 Dallas, TX

Tickets and VIP packages are available now exclusively at the link below.

Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets to see KORN
Roadrunner Records