GOD FORBID Announce Off Dates With BATTLECROSS - Tour Dates Available!

New Jersey Metal warriors GOD FORBID have teamed up with BATTLECROSS to bring fans more Metal! Starting on July 6 in Springfield, VA, GOD FORBID will be headlining a set of dates leading up to "TRESPASS AMERICA FESTIVAL". They will also be performing on a series of off dates with BATTLECROSS – check out dates below. Fans should prepare for a double dose of trouble!

GOD FORBID on the road:

7/06 –Springfield, VA @ Empire *God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/07 – Richmond, VA @ Kingdom *God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/08- Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s **God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/10- Fayetteville, AR @ Stone Pony **God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/12 –Wichita, KS @ The Scenery *God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/13 –Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center
7/15 –Billings, MT @ Metra Park Arena
7/16 –Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Civic Center
7/17 –Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena
7/18 –St. Paul, MN @ Station 4 *God Forbid & Battlecross Only
7/19 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
7/20 –Joliet, IL @ Mojoes *God Forbid &Battlecross Only
7/21 –Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County Expo Center
7/22 –Waterloo, IA @ McElroy Auditorium
7/24 –Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheatre
7/25 –Belton, TX @ Bell County Expo Center
7/27 –San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
7/28 –Beaumont, TX @ Ford Pavilion
7/30 –Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
7/31 –Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
8/01 –Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Music
8/03- Battle Creek, MI @ Kellogg Arena
8/04 –Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadowbrook Arena
08/05- Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
8/07- Syracuse, NY @ Oswego Speedway
8/08 –Glens Falls, NY @ Glens Falls Civic Center
8/09 –S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *God Forbid & Battlecross Only
8/10 – Scarborough, ME @ Scarborough Downs
8/11 –Montreal, QC  @Parc Jean Drapeau Festival * Heavy Metal Fest w/ God Forbid
8/12 –Montreal, QC  @Parc Jean Drapeau Festival * Heavy Metal Fest w/ Emmure
8/14 –Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
8/15 –Hartford, CT @ Comcast Theatre
8/17 –Worchester, MA @ DCU Center
8/18 –Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
8/19 –Philadelphia, PA @ Penn’s Landing – Festival Pier
8/21 –Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Uptown
8/22- Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Civic Coliseum
8/24 –Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheater
8/25 –Rio Rancho, NM @ Santa Ana Star Center
8/26 –Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater
8/28- Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
8/31 –Shreveport, LA @ The Riverside Warehouse *God Forbid &Battlecross Only

Related links:
Official Site of God Forbid

ORANGE GOBLIN: Video Premiere Of "Acid Trial"!

'A Eulogy For The Damned' is ORANGE GOBLIN’s seventh studio album and first under the Candlelight Records banner. The offering continues to reap praise for its pure, sonic awesomeness from fans and critics nationally. Popdose called it  "…pretty damn fantastic. Rockin’, riff-tastic and possibly the best record from start to finish that they’ve released yet". Blistering crowned it "…a total pure-bred Metal album", adding that, "there’s not a trace of fluff or even a sideways idea to be found, which makes its execution all the more impressive", while Decibel proclaimed: "Long-haired limeys, maximum riffage and turbo doom. Biker Rock. From England. And it’s pretty awesome". Metal Underground agreed: "With a sound that splits the difference between Sabbath and Motörhead, ORANGE GOBLIN serves up a potent dose of ’70s-style Metal on 'A Eulogy For The Damned'. Gloomy doom and Punk power have seldom sounded so good together", while About.com added: "Orange Goblin's A Eulogy For The Damned… is a lesson for the lesser ones. This is how to make a solid Heavy Metal album. It’s how the Chimera roars when it wants everyone to hear".

You can now watch Orange Goblin's NEW video for their song "Acid Trial" (courtesy of Metal Injection and Scion AV):

Related links:
Official Site of Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin on Facebook
Orange Goblin on MySpace
Orange Goblin on YouTube
Candlelight Records

Join The ONLY Nationwide Independent Heavy Music Showcase In The United States!

Attention NYC/NJ AREA BANDS (not in this area? Click HERE to see when Project Independent is coming to YOUR town)!

Whether you're in search of a Label, Manager, Booking Agent, Promoter or Producer; or if you are just starting out; or keeping it DIY and seeking further industry insight and development. THE 2012 PROJECT INDEPENDENT - INDUSTRY WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE TOUR is for YOU!!

This years tour features LIVE HD WEBCASTING with the ability to reach 10,000 viewers per event, and will now include final round critiquing by a panel of Industry Professionals.

Participating bands will attend a 60-90 minute industry workshop which will be held prior to doors. Once the workshop is complete doors will open to the public and each participating band will perform a 30 minute set in the presence of their fans and Project Independent A&R.

Bands will be critiqued in the following categories:

- MUSICIANSHIP
- SHOWMANSHIP
- WORKMANSHIP

In addition, each band will receive a FREE DVD copy of their ENTIRE performance, shot and edited live on 4 Canon HD cameras.

We got TWO HUGE EVENTS coming to the New York/New Jersey area!!!!!

- Thursday October 4: DINGBATZ in Clifton, NJ (Hosted By Jose Mangin - Sirius Radio/Liquid Metal)


Time slots (* to be filled by your band?):

4:00 - 5:30: CHECK IN - LOAD IN
5:30 - 7:00: WORKSHOP
7:00: DOORS
7:15 - 7:45: *
8:00 - 8:30: *
8:45 - 9:15: *
9:30 - 10:00: *
10:15 - 10:45: *
11:00 - 11:30: 10th Hour (2012 Project Independent Featured Artist)
11:45 - 12:15: *

- Friday October 5: TAMMANY HALL in New York, NY (Presented By Horns Up Rocks)


Time slots (* to be filled):

4:00 - 5:30: CHECK IN - LOAD IN
5:30 - 7:00: WORKSHOP
7:00: DOORS
7:15 - 7:45: *
8:00 - 8:30: *
8:45 - 9:15: *
9:30 - 10:00: *
10:15 - 10:45: *
11:00 - 11:30: 10th Hour (2012 Project Independent Featured Artist)
11:45 - 12:15: PUI - Drum Circle
12:30 - 1:00: *

Both events are 21+ and only $10.00

DETAILS (read carefully):

Bands participating at DINGBATZ:

- Each band will receive 100 tickets, each ticket is $10.00.
- Each band will be required to sell 40 ($400.00 worth).
- The remaining tickets and the revenue generated by those tickets belongs to the band. In addition, all participating bands will receive an equal split of ALL non-presale box office revenues.
- Bands may request additional tickets at no charge.

Bands participating at TAMMANY HALL:

- Each band will receive 100 tickets, each ticket is $15.00.
- Each band will be required to sell 50 tickets at $10.00 per ($500.00 worth).
- The remaining tickets and the revenue generated by those tickets belongs to the band. In addition, all participating bands will receive an equal split of ALL non-presale box office revenues.
- Bands may request additional tickets at no charge.

IMPORTANT:

- A $200.00 deposit is required prior to receiving tickets and the balance is due at the event.
- Slots are awarded on a first come, first served basis and determined by when we RECEIVE your deposit.
- Deposits can be made via Paypal or via cashiers check or money order made payable and sent to:

Project Independent
PO Box 541
Torrance, CA. 90508

The top bands from across the country will become eligible to receive offers from a variety of entertainment services groups including Sony/RED, THC Music and Dark Harvest Records, to name a few.

The winning band will be announced on January 1, 2013 and receive the following:

- Sony/RED Distribution for 1 Full Length Project Independent Release
- All Expense Paid 60 Day U.S. Tour w/$5,000.00 Tour Support
- $50,000.00 in New Equipment from Peavey, Schecter, Sonor, Paiste, Regal Tip, GHS, and more
- $1,500.00 in Custom Band Merchandise from MerchLive.com

To reserve your slot please contact:

Jeff Totten
Project Independent
(310) 528-4320
jeff@projectindependent.net

'Don't Ever Punch A Rock Star': NORTH SIDE KINGS Frontman To Publish Book About GLENN DANZIG Punchout!

Back in 2004, Glenn Danzig and NORTH SIDE KINGS singer and frequent SOULFLY collaborator Danny Marianino in 2004 had a punchout. Since the altercation between Glenn Danzig and Danny Marianino in 2004, Danny has been saving and collection a slew of hate mail, derogatory posts on blogs and messages that are so ridiculous it will blow your mind. Finally, some of the best bullshit following this event has been compiled into an amusing book detailing the events leading up and after a bad decision on both sides escaladed.

Entitled 'Don't Ever Punch A Rock Star - A Collection Of Hate Mail & Other Crazy Rumors', the book profiles "a regular guy's journey in music and learning to shrug off one of the most opinionated events in music history", according to a the book's official description. "Plus an amazing amount of hate mail".

Related links:
'Don't Ever Punch A Rock Star' on Facebook
DANZIG's Official Site

SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor & Metal Of Honor: Hiring Our Heros! #SupportTheTroops

The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is proud, once again, to announce the METAL OF HONOR program, an awareness and fundraising effort focused on the needs and challenges of our active military, veterans and their families. The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL believes strongly in honoring our country’s servicemen and women with these efforts as a way to say thank you for the services they provide on a day-to-day basis, overseas and on U.S. soil.

Many veterans coming home from overseas duty are unemployed and seeking jobs where their past experience and training can be utilized in so many ways; there is a way you can help.

Text MAYHEM to 41518 to make a $5 donation and follow the link to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com/metal-of-honor/ for more info on ways you can help.



All military veterans attending the festival are invited to go to the METAL OF HONOR tent, located in the festival area, to obtain their METAL OF HONOR wristband. The METAL OF HONOR wristband will identify them as veterans for the crew, bands and fellow patrons. The METAL OF HONOR tent will provide information on the various ways the tour, sponsors and bands are showing their appreciation to them that day. Each veteran will receive a raffle ticket to win a personalized commemorative plaque to be presented to one of these hometown heroes, on the main stage, to thank them for their service and sacrifice!

To get your tickets and make a difference, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com, www.livenation.com, the Box Office at your local 2012 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL venue, or charge by phone and use the password HONOR.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour dates:

6/30 – San Bernardino, CA
7/1 – San Francisco, CA
7/3 – Seattle, WA
7/6 – Phoenix, AZ
7/7 – Albuquerque, NM
7/8 – Denver, CO
7/10 – Dallas, TX
7/11 – Houston, TX
7/13 – Tampa, FL
7/14 – Atlanta, GA
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN
7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK
7/20 – St. Louis, MO
7/21 – Chicago, IL
7/22 – Detroit, MI
7/24 – Cincinnati, OH
7/25 – Cleveland, OH
7/27 – Philadelphia, PA
7/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
7/29 – Washington, DC
7/31 – Saratoga, NY
8/1 – Buffalo, NY
8/3 – Boston, MA
8/4 – Scranton, PA
8/5 – Hartford, CT

Related links:
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
Livenation