METALLICA Guitarist To Publish First Book: 'Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection' + Collectible Toys!

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announced today that he will publish his first book, 'Too Much Horror Business – The Kirk Hammett Collection', this October via Abrams Image. Documenting Kirk’s love of all things horror, and the legendary collection of horror memorabilia he has amassed over the years, TMHB is a stunning 228 page, hardback, large format coffee table book featuring well over 300 full color images from Kirk’s private collection and exclusive set photography by Mark Leialoha and Joe Gibbs. There will be three extensive conversations with writer Steffan Chirazi covering the importance of collecting in Hammett’s life from childhood, plus written captions by Kirk for many of the items displayed in the book.

“This is my gift to all the other horror nerds out there who are just like me,” says Kirk, “it’s been made with great love for all the many characters and movies which guided me through childhood, into adulthood and which still keep me on track today.”

On June 23rd-24th, at Orion Music + More, the new annual festival founded by Metallica and taking place in Atlantic City, NJ, fans will see a preview of what’s to come in Too Much Horror Business.  Hammett will be hosting Kirk’s Crypt and offering fans an extraordinary glimpse into his collection.   More information on Kirk’s Crypt and Orion Music + More can be found by visiting www.orionmusicandmore.com.

In addition to "Too Much Horror Business", Hammett will also commence producing collectible items through his Kirk Von Hammett line, specifically toys. Each of the collectibles will be limited to only 500 pieces, with the first one being available on October 1st at www.kvhtoys.com. In the meantime, "Too Much Horror Business" t-shirts are now available, with other surprises due as the publishing date gets closer.

“I’ve spent my life collecting toys, so what could be more fun than making a series of toys which indulge my childhood fantasies AND which people can collect!  “It’s more about fulfilling a huge ambition than anything else, and I hope I get the first one!”

Fans wanting to pre-order the book can do so by visiting www.kvhtoys.com.

U.K. Fans: VISION OF DISORDER Is Coming Straight For Your Face With NEW Songs!

As previously reported, Long Island Hard Core Metallers VISION OF DISORDER have finished recording their fifth studio album. After 11 years of silence, it is safe to say that the NEW VOD album is one of the most anticipated albums of 2012. We can't wait! Can you?

The band has revealed that their NEW album is entitled 'The Cursed Remain Cursed' and they plan to unleash their sonic assault this fall (tentatively September) via Candlelight Records. The CD was produced by Will Putney (SHADOWS FALL, SUICIDE SILENCE, FOUR YEAR STRONG) and was mixed by Cameron Webb (MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION, IGNITE, PENNYWISE). Mastering duties were handled by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in New Windsor, New York.

It has just been announced that mighty V.O.D. are taking over the U.K. for two shows in September before the release of their highly anticipated NEW album. Wait a minute… it gets even better: Earthtone9 have been confirmed as support. Frontman Tim Williams says:

“Hey all, we are proud to announce our NEW record which will be out late this summer in the UK. VOD will be doing a few headline shows to blast out some NEW tunes, along with the classics you all love so much. Grab some brews and lace up your boots – cuz we gonna stomp some heads!”

Sounds good to us! Here are the dates confirmed so far:

14th September – London Underworld
15th September – Venue TBC

TIX available here!

VISION OF DISORDER recently filmed a video for the song "Set To Fail", which is expected to be the first single from 'The Cursed Remain Cursed'.

Don't forget that on Friday, July 6th Bowery Presents:

CRO MAGS, SICK OF IT ALL & VISION OF DISORDER!

Where?

Webster Hall: 125 East 11th Street  Manhattan, NY 10003

Tickets (On Sale Tuesday 5/8 at 10 AM):  http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/4587375
Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/143246332466857/

Stay tuned for more VOD news!

Related links:
VOD on MySpace

PRONG Confirm Additional Summer Tour Dates; Band To Appear At 'KnotFest'!

In support of their NEW album 'Carved Into Stone' New York Metallers PRONG will be hitting the road this summer with the likes of Maryland Rockers CLUTCH, as well as Corrosion of Conformity. PRONG have just confirmed a handful of headlining dates during this run, as well as two more festival appearances. The first is at the "Slang Metalfest" in Danville, IL on August 25^th and the second is an appearance at the "Bumbershoot" in Seattle, WA on September 1^st. A complete list of all tour dates can be found below.

PRONG has been selected as one of the bands to play on this year's inaugural "KnotFest" hosted by Slipknot. The two date festival will take place August 17^th in Pacific Junction, IA and August 18^th in Somerset, WI. More information on "Knot Fest" can be found HERE.

In its first week of release, 'Carved Into Stone' landed spots on three of Billboard's Charts. The album placed at #13 on the Heatseekers Chart, #44 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart and #56 on the Independent Albums Chart.

'Carved Into Stone' can be ordered from Amazon HERE. Be sure to check out the deluxe iTunes edition which features an exclusive bonus track which is a cover of the Rammstein track "Feuer Frei". Purchase the deluxe iTunes edition HERE.

PRONG's video for "Revenge... Best Served Cold" can be streamed HERE.

'Carved Into Stone' is quintessentially PRONG. It stretches into the band's earliest and dirtiest foundations on which the band was founded on New York's Lower East Side to the present as a staple of today's post-Metal and Rock scenes.

PRONG (Headline Shows):

7/8: Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point Cantina*

7/9: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad*

7/10: Dallas, TX @ Trees*

With Clutch and Lionize:

7/11: Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic Lounge

7/12: Lawrence, KS @ Granda Theater

7/13: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

7/14: Vienna, WV @ Fishbone Gill & Grill

7/17: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

7/18: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

7/19: Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club

7/20: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend

7/21: Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13*

7/22: Richmond, VA @ The National

Headline Show:

7/23: Roanoke, VA @ Coffin House*

With Corrosion of Conformity:

7/25: Huntington, WV @ V Club

7/26: Winston Salem, NC @ Ziggy's

7/27: Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox

7/28: Savannah, GA @ Jinx

KNOT FEST:

8/17: Pacific Junction, IA @ Mid-America Motorplex

8/18: Somerset, WI @ Float-Rite Amphitheater

SLANG METALFEST:

8/25: Danville, IL @ David S. Palmer Civic Center

Headline Show:

 

8/31: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater*

BUMBERSHOOT 2012:

9/1: Seattle, WA @ Seattle Center

*Denotes PRONG headlining show

Related links:
Prong's Official Site

FREE Legal Music: 'Toxic Waste', The MUNICIPAL WASTE & TOXIC HOLOCAUST Split!

What happens when two of the most dangerous bands in Heavy Music join forces? Your ears will answer that question for you right now!


Download & purchase 'Toxic Waste' here!

Related links:
Municipal Waste's Official Site
Toxic Holocaust's Official Site

HELLFEST: Watch AXL ROSE Fall On Stage!

Once again, GUNS N' ROSES' frontman Axl Rose tripped and fell down while on tour with the current version of GNR. During the band's June 16 performance at the Hellfest festival in Clisson, France, Rose had a fall on stage while attempting to jump onto a platform. Video of the incident can be seen below.

Rose previously fell on May 20 while leaving the stage after performing the final song of the band's set in Liverpool, England. Axl was apparently walking backwards and waving the crowd goodbye after the group finished playing "Paradise City" at the Echo Arena and tripped on what appeared to be either a piece of equipment or a set of steps that led from the main floor to the drum-riser floor.



As previously reported, 80s Rock legends GUNS N' ROSES were inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, April 14 in Cleveland, Ohio. As it was anticipated, singer Axl Rose wasn't part of the induction ceremony. GREEN DAY's Billie Joe Armstrong inducted the band into the Hall Of Fame!

Related links:
Official Site of Guns N' Roses