Zulie's 12 Pieces Of Eye Candy For 2012 - Image Gallery Available!

In 2012, Horns Up Rocks' Zulie Alvarez entered plenty of photo pits throughout the tri-state area and captured a lot of very memorable moments. Before we share with you "Zulie's 12 Pieces Of Eye Candy For 2012", let us tell you about the wonderful Zulie.

Zulie was born in Ecuador in 1982 and arrived in Brooklyn, NY in 1985. During her High School years she picked up her first camera (an Olympus IS-30 DLX) and started shooting random surroundings, such as: objects around her home, friends, animals, and pretty much anything that caught her attention along the way. This resulted in her adopting some visual aesthetics that she still applies to this day. Zulie’s pristine vision is transmitted via her camera lens and in only 13 years she has been able to capture some very unique and memorable photographs. Her work is constantly evolving and she is always willing to learn new things.

Without further due, here is "Zulie's 12 Pieces Of Eye Candy For 2012":

12) Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD): November 16, 2012 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City

11) Jesse Leach (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE): December 16, 2012 at Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York

10) Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL): April 30, 2012 at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City

9) Derrick Green (SEPULTURA): April 30, 2012 at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City



8) Lemmy Kilmister (MÖTORHEAD): August 8, 2012 at The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut

7) Scott Ian & Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Kerry King (SLAYER) at Metal Masters IV: September 7, 2012 at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City



6) George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (CANNIBAL CORPSE): August 8, 2012 at Irving Plaza in New York City

5) Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD): December 14, 2012 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City

4) Dave Lombardo (SLAYER): August 8, 2012 at The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut

3) Devin Townsend (THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT): September 23, 2012 at Irving Plaza in New York City

2) Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Philip Anselmo (DOWN/ex-PANTERA) at Metal Masters IV: September 7, 2012 at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City

1) Brian Fair (SHADOWS FALL): May 13, 2012 at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City

We want to thank Zulie for all her hard work, dedication, and passion! \m/

SONATA ARCTICA Discuss 'Stones Grow Her Name' Tour & Share Many Useful Tips For Musicians!

Finnish Power Metallers SONATA ARCTICA recently wrapped up their North American 'Stones Grow Her Name' tour with ARSIS. Once again the Power Metal quintet were received with plenty of enthusiasm by their devoted fans, who sang along night after night to songs like "Full Moon", "Replica", "Paid In Full", and "Black Sheep". Additionally, the band presented the masses with a ton of NEW songs from their latest album entitled 'Stones Grow Her Name' (available now via Nuclear Blast Records).

Prior to the first stop of the tour on December 6, 2012, at New York City's Gramercy Theatre, we had the chance to chat with the bands keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg and their bassist/former guitarist Marko Paasikoski. During the interview, which you can watch below, we discussed the 'Stones Grow Her Name' tour and they shared a ton of useful tips for musicians from all levels and walks of life. Without further due, here is video footage of our interview with Henrik and Marko from one of Finland's finest musical exports since CHILDREN OF BODOM! Enjoy!!!



Related links:
SONATA ARCTICA
ARSIS
"Stone Grow Her Name" Tour Blog

Sweden's DARK FUNERAL Post End Of The Year Message In Anticipation Of Their 20th Anniversary!

DARK FUNERAL will be celebrating their 20th anniversary of extreme Metal activity in 2013. In anticipation of what will be a very busy year for the Swedish Metallers, the band has posted the following end of the year message via their Facebook page:

"Ave Demons!

"We, Dark Funeral, would like to thank each & everyone of you for the tremendous support you have given us during 2012. It's been an amazing year! And we are truly honored to have such a great legion of dedicated fans & supporters worldwide, thank you!

"2013 marks our 20th anniversary as a band. And you can be sure that we have lined up several surprises, including new and special 20th anniversary releases for you. So be sure to keep checking our website(s) to not miss out any news & announcements. 2013 will be a spectacularly dark year!

"And last but not least. A massive hail goes out to our extremely dedicated street-team! You totally rule!!!"

- Dark Funeral

Related links:
Official Site of Dark Funeral

The Full Metal Jackie Interview With Henry Rollins!

Recently, the very opinionated 51-year-old Henry Rollins, who counts singer/songwriter, radio DJ, actor, author and spoken-word artist among his achievements, appeared on the "Full Metal Jackie" radio show! A few excerpts of the interview follow.

You are a man of many talents – actor, author, musician, activist, journalist, TV host. Is there anything that you don’t do?

Sleep or enjoy moments of solitude and tranquility. I’m not exactly ambitious as much as I have a very good realization of what I am and what I am capable of. I come from the minimum wage working world of the late 70’s, early 80’s and I have a high school diploma – so it’s not like you’re asking me to split an atom or get to the moon quickly.

I am a crass opportunist as much as anything else – in that when someone says, “Hey you want to be in my movie?” I’m like “Yeah, I can’t act so I’m definitely showing up.” I just do stuff and realizing guys like me – I would probably had a life of flipping burgers had I not been very lucky so I remain grateful and kind of running at it at the balls of my feet even 30 years in.

Henry Rollins today is more sophisticated than the 20 year old kid who joined Black Flag in 1981. How has maturity affected the way you’re inspired by heavy music?

Well I’ve always liked heavy music because it was as angry and as passionate as I was. That’s why a lot of us like metal music and heavy music because your heart beats heavy, you have big feelings and big emotions so you take things hard. You win and lose at love and life and you need some kind of soundtrack that hits as hard as you’re hitting life and life is hitting you, hence 80,000 people at the Wacken festival every year, hence the success of all these metal bands and why metal and heavy music is never, ever going to die.

It’s never going to be old, not to me at least and not to millions of other people because we live life in a very full contact way and so that aspect of my life hasn’t changed at all – things still hurt and you try your best and you fail, so you put on a High on Fire record and life gets better. I like music that’s not breaking walls down as well, you have to be eclectic and there’s lots of good music out there – Bob Dylan with an acoustic guitar also works.

I’ve become more mature in the years just because I’m 51, not 20 and I’ve had a lot of laughs from the trek, seen a lot of people die and been to a lot of countries and seen a lot of ups and downs . That kind of exposure to the world, it broadens you – especially all the loss in life, the defeat. If you’re smart enough to learn from it, good lessons and it has made me a more humble person.

Read the rest of the interview HERE!

Make sure you listen to Full Metal Jackie HERE!

Related links:
Henry Rollins' Official Site

CHIMAIRA Debut NEW Song At Their Annual Christmas Bash - Video Available!

Last night (December 29), Cleveland's Heavy Metal beast CHIMAIRA returned to the stage for their first and only US appearance of 2012. The 13th annual Chimaira Christmas took place at Cleveland's House Of Blues.

During this awesome event, the band debuted a brand NEW song entitled "Eye Despise". You can check it out right here:



CHIMAIRA's own Mark Hunter recently chatted with Metal Insider about the follow-up to 2011's 'The Age Of Hell', which should be out in the summer of 2013 via eOne Music. Here is what Hunter had to say about the bands NEW direction:

"We have twelve demos written and we've actually gone into the studio and demoed it professionally instead of just a standard computer/Pro Tools kind of thing," he said. "We're getting ready to enter the studio in February and make a new album."

He added: "2011 sucked. [laughs] This year's been all about rebuilding and we got a chance to do overseas. Our first show with the new line-up was at Soundwave in Australia in front of 10,000 people. It was really nice to have to go through such a terrible year and just kind of stand on top of a mountain and go, 'Wow, OK, we got out of it, and we're here, we got a band, we sound great, and we can move forward.' So this year has been restructuring the entire business from the ground up, realigning ourselves with new teams; be it management, agent, merchandise companies, everything from the whole ground up. In my opinion, the only way to move forward was to rebuild the whole thing from the bottom up.

"We want to come out with an album that not only captures the essence of what the fans have grown to know over the years, but we want to do something not only for the scene that's special, but for musicians out there, too. The musicianship in this band now is definitely on the next level. Everyone's pretty much a virtuoso at their instrument. Some of the stuff Emil [Werstler, guitar] was writing yesterday on this new song, I'm watching him play and I'm like, 'There are only going to be about a handful of people that'll able to play this!' [laughs] I'm imagining like a kid getting home, getting our new record and maybe they have the guitar, and they go sit down and try play along to it. And it's going to take them a very long time. [laughs]

"We couldn't be happier moving forward. It sucks that we had to go through hell — no pun intended — to get to where we are now. But I think all of us, coming from lessons of life, lessons of bands, lessons of the industry, we've lived and learned and now we have something completely different to prove."

Stay tuned for more CHIMAIRA news!

CHIMAIRA is:

- Matt Szlachta
- Emil Werstler
- Sean Z
- Mark Hunter
- Austin D'amond
- Jeremy Creamer

Related links:
Click to order Chimaira's "The Age Of Hell" on iTunes
Chimaira
E One Music

DEVILDRIVER Guitarists Announce Blackstar Amplification Guitar Clinic!

 
According to Blabbermouth, DEVILDRIVER guitarists Michael Spreitzer and Jeff Kendrick of will be hosting a guitar clinic tour in the U.K. for Blackstar Amplification following the upcoming DEVILDRIVER/CANNIBAL CORPSE co-headlining tour!

Here are the dates for the Blackstar Amplification clinic:

- Monday, March 11: Merchant City Music, Glasgow

- Tuesday, March 12: PMT, Manchester

- Wednesday, March 13: PMT, Birmingham

- Friday, March 15: PMT, Northampton

- Saturday, March 16: Andertons, Guildford

DEVILDRIVER recently entered Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida to begin recording its upcoming sixth album for a tentative August 2013 release via Napalm Records.

The DEVILDRIVER/CANNIBAL CORPSE trek begins on February 9th in Oulu, Finland at Teatrie Oulu, and will conclude on March 1oth in Glasgow, United Kingdom at ABC.

The confirmed tour dates are as follows:

Feb. 09 - Teatrie Oulu - Oulu, Finland
Feb. 10 - Pakkahuone - Tampere, Finland
Feb. 11 - Nosturi - Helsinki, Finland
Feb. 13 - Göta Källare - Stockholm, Sweden
Feb. 14 - Bewhouse - Gothenburg, Sweden
Feb. 15 - Amager Bio - Copenhagen, Denmark
Feb. 16 - Train - Århus C, Denmark
Feb. 17 - Gruenspan - Hamburg, Germany
Feb. 19 - 013 - Tilburg, Netherlands
Feb. 20 - Essifabrik - Cologne, Germany
Feb. 21 - Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany
Feb. 22 - Musichall - Geiselwind, Germany
Feb. 23 - Trix - Antwerpen, Belgium
Feb. 24 - Le Bataclan - Paris, France
Feb. 26 - Alcatraz - Milan, Italy
Feb. 27 - Les Docks - Lausanne, Switzerland
Feb. 28 - Komplex 457 - Zurich, Switzerland
Mar. 01 - Sudbahnhof - Chemnitz, Germany
Mar. 02 - Garage Club - Ostrava, Czech Republic
Mar. 03 - Columbia Club - Berlin, Germany
Mar. 05 - Backstage - Munich, Germany
Mar. 06 - Garage - Bous, Germany
Mar. 07 - Forum - London, United Kingdom
Mar. 08 - Rock City - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Mar. 09 - HMV Ritz - Manchester, United Kingdom
Mar. 10 - ABC - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Related links:
DevilDriver's Official Site

CHILDREN OF BODOM Release Video Update # 1 From The Studio!

Finland's Heavy Metal machines CHILDREN OF BODOM are currently tracking their ninth studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'Relentless Reckless Forever'. Here is video update # 1 from the band regarding the tracking of the album: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=561950340499621

As previously announced, the band has announced that they will not able to perform at Tuska Festival next year. The annual festival is set to take place June 28-30, 2013 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. The reason? Well, the band is scheduled to appear on a "big tour" in the United States. We think the band might be part of next year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. As we all know, Mayhem Fest is the biggest Heavy Metal tour and it usually kicks off in late June.

Here is what the bands bassist Henkka Seppälä had to say: "We've been waiting to play Tuska for some years now. It is our home festival after all. Unfortunately, this year we have to sacrifice a couple of festivals in Europe in order to be able to be part of a big tour in USA. These are not easy nor nice decisions. We only can hope we can do Tuska in the near future again.

"Please stay tuned for our schedules for summer 2013. Fortunately, we are able to play shows in Europe as well. Looking forward!"

As previously reported, CHILDREN OF BODOM have inked a worldwide recording deal (excluding Japan) with Nuclear Blast Records. The celebrated Metal label -- who worked with the band over the early stages of its career -- is proud to announce the renewed partnership with the world famous band. Read the bands statement HERE!

Stay tuned for more updates on the NEW CHILDREN OF BODOM record!

Photo credit: Bards Eye Photography

Related links:

Children Of Bodom

NY Violin Metallers RESOLUTION 15 Return To The Stage Tomorrow With CAR BOMB & BANGLADEAFY!

As previously reported, our good friends from RESOLUTION 15 will be releasing a brand NEW full-length album entitled 'Svaha' on January 15th! In celebration of their highly anticipated release, the band will be performing at the Studio at Webster Hall tomorrow (Saturday, December 29th) with none other than CAR BOMB and BANGLADEAFY! Additionally, our founder Jö Schüftan will be DJing the event!

"We here at the RESOLUTION 15 camp are very excited to announce that after many months of hard work and preparation, as well as some recent line-up changes, we will be returning to the stage on Saturday, December 29th at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City along with our good friends Car Bomb and Bangladeafy. Fans will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase our NEW full-length record “Svaha” before it is released to the general public on January 15th. 

"We will be joined onstage for the first time by our new bassist Mike Bendy, as well as a few special surprise guests.
   
"We are extremely psyched for our return, and can’t wait to give back to all of our fans, friends and family.  None of this would be possible without their continued love and support."

See you tomorrow headbangers!

Related links:
The Svaha Sessions on Bandcamp
Resolution 15
Resolution 15 on Facebook
Resolution 15 on Twitter

Former CEREBRAL BORE Vocalist Covers AQUA's "Barbie Doll"!

As previously reported, the members of Scotland' CEREBRAL BORE were recently punched in the face when their vocalist Simone "Som" Pluijmers unexpectedly left the band right before their recent tour with DYING FETUS. Read more HERE!

So what is "Som" up to now? Well, as you can see below she has decided to turn horrible Pop songs into nasty Death Metal tunes. Here is"Som" covering AQUA's mega hit "Barbie Doll". Sing along, you know you want to!



Related links:
Cerebral Bore

SUFFOCATION Unleash Trailer For NEW Album 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam'!

Recently, SUFFOCATION unveiled the track listing for their highly anticipated upcoming release, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' HERE!. The album features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 release via Nuclear Blast in North America.

Earlier this week, the band announced that they will be filming a music video for their NEW song entitled "As Grace Descends" on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Duff's Brooklyn. Fans are welcomed to join the SUFFOCATION party! More details coming soon!

Here is the official trailer for 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam':



'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time:



We also spoke with bands bassist Derek Boyer about the bands NEW album:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

Kennedy Center Honors LED ZEPPELIN - Video Of Historic Tribute Performances Available!

Yesterday (Wednesday, December 27, 2012), the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honored seven individuals who received the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Here is the list of honorees at the 35th annual national celebration of the arts:

- Bluesman Buddy Guy
- Actor and director Dustin Hoffman
- Comedian and television host David Letterman
- Ballerina Natalia Makarova
- Rock band Led Zeppelin.

While Led Zeppelin were honored as a band, keyboardist/bassist John Paul Jones, guitarist Jimmy Page, and singer Robert Plant received the Kennedy Center Honors.

"With their extraordinary talent, creativity and tenacity, the seven 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees have contributed significantly to the cultural life of our nation and the world," said Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. "Buddy Guy is a titan of the blues and has been a tremendous influence on virtually everyone who has picked up an electric guitar in the last half century; Dustin Hoffman's unyielding commitment to the wide variety of roles he plays has made him one of the most versatile and iconoclastic actors of this or any other generation; David Letterman is one of the most influential personalities in the history of television, entertaining an entire generation of late-night viewers with his unconventional wit and charm; Natalia Makarova's profound artistry has ignited the stages of the world's greatest ballet companies and continues to pass the torch to the next generation of dancers; and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant transformed the sound of rock and roll with their lyricism and innovative song structures, infusing blues into the sound of rock and roll and laying the foundation for countless rock bands."

Here is what went down during the Led Zeppelin tribute:

1) Jack Black Introduction to Led Zeppelin = 00:00-7:00
2) Foo Fighters performing Rock and Roll = 7:05-9:21
3) Kid Rock performing Babe I'm Gonna Leave You Intro into Ramble On = 9:24-11:38
4) Lenney performing Whole Lotta Love = 11:43-13:47
5) Heart W/ Jason Bonham performing Stairway To Heaven = 13:49-20:37

Watch this kickass footage here:



Legions of fans worldwide were expecting a reunion tour following LED ZEPPELIN's triumphant reunion concert at London's O2 Arena in 2007. And apparently some of the members of the band also expected the reunion tour to happen. "Some of us thought we would be continuing, that there were going to be more concerts in the not-too-distant-future," Jimmy Page told Rolling Stone Senior Writer David Fricke in the NEW issue (on stands Friday). "Because there was a lot of work being put into the show."

"He was busy," says Page. "He was doing his Alison Krauss project. I wasn't fully aware it was going to be launched at the same time. So what do you do in a situation like that? I'd been working with the other two guys for the percentage of the rehearsals at the O2. We were connecting well. The weakness was that none of us sang."

Full article HERE!

Recently, the band released their NEW concert film "Celebration Day" at the historic Ziegfeld Theater in New York's theater district on October 9. Prior to the premiere, founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, for a press conference at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Footage available HERE!

A one-minute TV commercial for "Celebration Day" can be seen HERE!

The film of "Celebration Day" saw a worldwide theatrical release by Omniverse Vision on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17.

"Celebration Day" is available now in multiple video and audio formats via Swan Song/Atlantic Records. Available for pre-order now, the details on all configurations of "Celebration Day" are listed here:

Related links:
Led Zeppelin

VOD's Tim Williams Discusses The Impact Of Hurricane Sandy & The Bands Newest Sonic Assault 'The Curse Remain Cursed'!

      Nextmosh photo gallery HERE!

Following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy on October 29th, Long Island badasses Vision Of Disorder immediately reorganized their headlining show in Brooklyn, NY. On Saturday, November 24th the band organized a benefit show for the victims of Sandy. The event was coordinated by VOD along with Candlelight Records, Earsplit PR and Metal Insider.

100% of the ticket proceeds from VOD as well as supporting acts Yuppicide, Swarm of Arrows and Primitive Weapons were donated to the Red Cross to aid residents whose lives were impacted by the storm. Show attendees brought supplies for area shelters and food banks. Supplies to aid pets and animals displaced by the storm were donated to Last Resort Animal Rescue in New Jersey.

Following this very special show, we joined forces with our friends from Nextmosh and conducted an exclusive interview with VOD's own Tim Williams. During the interview we discussed the impact of Hurricane Sandy within the East Coast of the United States, and why the band decided to take matters into their own hands. We also discussed the band latest sonic assault 'The Cursed Remain Cursed' (available now via Candlelight Records).



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

Related links:
Vision Of Disorder on Facebook

CHILDREN OF BODOM: Drummer Jaska Raatikainen Updates Fans On Bands NEW Album!

Finland's Heavy Metal machines CHILDREN OF BODOM are currently tracking their ninth studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'Relentless Reckless Forever'. Here is an update that the bands drummer has just released regarding the tracking of the album:

"Yo!

"Today we had the last rehearsals before entering the studio tomorrow to record drums for the new album.

"Last two days have been quite intensive. Playing the songs over and over again, lots of fuck ups and broken drum sticks, sweating, frustration, coffee and what have you, a little bit of arranging and all that shit.

"I am convinced that the new songs are great. A little bit of black metal, heavy metal, metal, old school death metal, melodies, solos and anything you need to make a nice album. And the most important, new ideas à la COB!

"Stay tuned, studio reports will follow.

"Now I think I am ready for a beer!

"KIPPIS !!"

- Jaska

As previously announced, the band has announced that they will not able to perform at Tuska Festival next year. The annual festival is set to take place June 28-30, 2013 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. The reason? Well, the band is scheduled to appear on a "big tour" in the United States. We think the band might be part of next year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. As we all know, Mayhem Fest is the biggest Heavy Metal tour and it usually kicks off in late June.

Here is what the bands bassist Henkka Seppälä had to say: "We've been waiting to play Tuska for some years now. It is our home festival after all. Unfortunately, this year we have to sacrifice a couple of festivals in Europe in order to be able to be part of a big tour in USA. These are not easy nor nice decisions. We only can hope we can do Tuska in the near future again.

"Please stay tuned for our schedules for summer 2013. Fortunately, we are able to play shows in Europe as well. Looking forward!"

As previously reported, CHILDREN OF BODOM have inked a worldwide recording deal (excluding Japan) with Nuclear Blast Records. The celebrated Metal label -- who worked with the band over the early stages of its career -- is proud to announce the renewed partnership with the world famous band. Read the bands statement HERE!

Stay tuned for more updates on the NEW CHILDREN OF BODOM record!

Photo credit: Bards Eye Photography

Related links:

Children Of Bodom

HATEBREED Unleash Second Trailer For 'The Divinity Of Purpose'!

As previously announced, HATEBREED are releasing their NEW studio album, 'The Divinity Of Purpose' on January 23, 2013 via Razor & Tie in North America/Canada and on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and various additional international territories. 'The Divinity Of Purpose', will be the band’s 6th official album to date, and the follow up to HATEBREED’s self-titled album and also their covers album, 'For The Lions' (both released in 2009). Track Listing HERE

STILLBORN FEST with EMMURE, LIONHEART, THIS IS HELL, THE WORLD WE KNEW and THY WILL BE DONE:

- 12/27: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

The band has released the second official trailer for 'The Divinity Of Purpose', watch it now!





Don't forget that HATEBREED will be touring with Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus, and The Contortionist. VIP meet n’ greet packages and pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday, November 29th (tomorrow) at 10 AM PST at http://www.hatebreed.com/vip

Here is the complete list of tour dates:

Jan 26 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
Jan 27 - Joilet, IL - Mojoes
Jan 28 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Jan 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

Jan 31 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Feb 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy
Feb 2 –Chico, CA–Senator Theater
Feb 3 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Feb 5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Feb 6 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
Feb 7 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
Feb 8 - Lexington, KY - Busters
Feb 9 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
Feb 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Feb 12 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Feb 13 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Feb 14 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
Feb 15 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Feb 16 - Syracuse, NY - Westcott Theater
Feb 17 - Amityville, NY - Revolution

'The Divinity Of Purpose' was co-produced by HATEBREED, Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL) and Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD), with Wilbur also handling mixing duties. The cover artwork was created and illustrated by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS, GWAR) and can be seen below.



Listen to the NEW HATEBREED single HERE!
                   
HATEBREED will be headlining the EMP presents Persistence Tour 2013 in Europe in January 2013. For more information, check out www.persistencetour.de.

EMP PERSISTENCE TOUR 2013:

- Jan-10: Berlin @ Astra (Germany)
- Jan-11: Lint @ Eurocam Media Center (Belgium)
- Jan-12: Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle (Germany)
- Jan-13: Paris @ Bataclan (France)
- Jan-14: Saarbrücken @ Garage (Germany)
- Jan-15: Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof (Germany)
- Jan-16: Hamburg @ Docks (Germany)
- Jan-17: Stuttgart @ Schleyerhalle (Germany)
- Jan-18: Lichtenfels @ Stadthalle (Germany)
- Jan-19: Dresden @ Event Werk (Germany)
- Jan-20: Tilburg @ O13 (Netherlands)

Related links:

Hatebreed.com

Hatebreed on Facebook

Hatebreed on Twitter

Public Memorial Announced For Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS) - Details Available!

As previously reported HERE, Mike Scaccia passed away last night (Saturday, December 22) at the age of 47. According to Rolling Stone, Scaccia was performing onstage at the Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of a 50th birthday celebration for Rigor Mortis singer Bruce Corbitt, when he collapsed. Shortly afterwards, he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The official memorial for Mike Scaccia will take place this Sunday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas. The event is open to the public. Here is the address:

Aristide Event Center
570 North Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063

Following the sad news of Scaccia's untimely passing, rumors surfaced regarding the cause of death. Thankfully, Corbitt took matters into his own hands in order to clear the rumors. Read more HERE!

Our hearts go out to Scaccia's family, friends, fans and all of his bandmates! ROCK IN PEACE!

Related links:
MINISTRY
Rigor Mortis

Comeback Of The Year 2012 In Heavy Music: The Return Of Jesse Leach To KILLSWITCH ENGAGE!

On Sunday, December 16th New England Metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE took over the Music Hall Of Williamburg in Brooklyn, New York, and celebrated the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album 'Alive Or Just Breathing'.

Following the bands ferocious and legendary set, it became very clear to us that Jesse Leach's return to the band is by far the comeback of the year 2012 in Heavy Music! Not only did the return of Leach revitalize the band and influenced their upcoming studio album (due in April of 2013 via Roadrunner Records), but it will surely help to keep Heavy Music rising in 2013 and beyond.

Here is a video special we produced in commemoration of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's latest accomplishment!





There are only 2 shows on this NOT to be missed tour, which also features SHADOWS FALL and ACARO!

- December 27: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live
- December 29: Clifton Park, NY at Upstate Concert Hall

Related links:
Killswitch Engage

Rick Cimato: Video Footage Of His Last Performance With THINNING THE HERD At HORNS UP ROCKS' "Holiday Tribute Show To Dimebag Darrell & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy"!

As previously reported, the New York City Heavy Music scene was struck with tragedy when news surfaced of the tragic passing of Rick Cimato of THINNING THE HERD (formerly of GODS GREEN EARTH and NASSAU CHAINSAW, among others). Yesterday morning, according to state police, Rick was involved in a head on collision that took his life as well as the life of Michael Heeks (who was driving the other car).

Reportedly, Heeks, 22, of Mansfield, was driving a 2011 Honda Accord northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 15 just after 2 a.m. when he hit a 2004 Hyundai Elantra head on near exit 66, by the Meriden town line with Wallingford. Heeks' car rolled over and landed upside down in the median.

Rick's brother Nicholas Cimato, 47, of New York City, and his girlfriend Ashley Robinson, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, both survived the crash and are expected to leave the hospital soon. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Here is video footage of Rick's very last performance with THINNING THE HERD HORNS UP ROCKS' "Holiday Tribute Show To Dimebag Darrell & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy":



Related links:
Thinning The Herd
Rick Cimato's memorial page

THY WILL BE DONE's J. Costa Announces NEW Full Length Album; Reflects On Music & Life In 2012!

Earlier this year, THY WILL BE DONE unleashed one of the best EP's of 2012. Entitled 'Temple', the release saw the light of day via the band's own Eye.On Lion Recordings with INgrooves Fontana handling distribution. In times in which music is really hard to sell regardless of the quality of the product, THY WILL BE DONE proved that with the right batch of songs and some smart marketing, a solid EP can actually sell and help fund future projects.

We recently chatted with the bands frontman J. Costa after the KILLWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and ACARO show in Brooklyn, NY, and he revealed that the band is currently on a full length album that will NOT include any of the songs that are part of 'Temple'. However, he did mention that the direction of the NEW THY WILL BE DONE record will be within the lines of 'Temple'.

During the interview we also discussed the bands association with HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, who they consider a mentor. Additionally, Costa reflects on 2012 and how the bands appearance at "Orion Music + More" was a dream come true! He also talked about how the passing of SUICIDE SILENCE's Mitch Lucker impacted the entire Heavy Music community and how it is a reminder to live every day like its your last one. Without further due, here is our exclusive interview with one of the best dudes in Metal, J. Costa from Rhode Island's THY WILL BE DONE! Enjoy it!



THY WILL BE DONE at the 2012 Stillborn Festival:

LINEUP:

- HATEBREED
- EMMURE
- LIONHEART
- THIS IS HELL
- THE WORLD WE KNEW
- THY WILL BE DONE

EVENT DATES:

- 12/26: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
- 12/27: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

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

Related links:
Thy Will Be Done on MySpace
Thy Will Be Done on Twitter

Following News Of His Engagement, Kirk Windstein Lashes Out At Blabbermouth & Calls Them "The National Enquirer Of Metal"

We want to congratulate Kirk Windstein, the master of the riff of DOWN, CROWBAR, and KINGDOM OF SORROW, on his engagement to Robin Dubroc over the Christmas holiday weekend. We want to wish them a life full of happiness and awesome times!

Following Windstein's announcement via his Facebook page, Blabbermouth took it upon themselves to break the news to the world about Windstein's engagement. Here is what they posted:

Windstein ended his previous relationship to a woman named Kate in early October and became romantically involved with Dubroc on October 18, according to Kirk's personal Facebook timeline. He wrote on October 4: "My world as I know it has been crushed... Kate doesn't want me anymore and I'm fucking devastated. It's not her fault, she just can't deal with me being gone all the time. I will always love her more than any woman." He added the next day: "I'll say one thing... my heart has been broken for the last time. I will never trust a woman with my heart ever again!!!" A week into his new relationship, on October 22, Kirk wrote: "I spoke to Robin for at least an hour and a half!!! The most special lady I know... To all who are hurting, giving up on love etc., let Robin and I be an example... By that I mean that your true love will come around. It took 47 years for me... but it is 'real' and I feel it... I have not felt this good since I was a kid!!! AMAZING what the right lady can do for your soul... I love you, Robin. Thanks for being you!!!" (Full article HERE!)
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After reading the article above, Windstein lashed out by posting the following message:

"PRETTY AMAZING HOW THEY LEAVE OUT ALL DETAILS ABOUT ROBIN AND I DATING 25 YEARS AGO, AND THEY LEAVE OUT ALL THE PROBLEMS KATE AND I HAD THROUGHOUT OUR 3 PLUS YEAR RELATIONSHIP, THEN THEY MAKE IT LOOK LIKE I JUST MET ROBIN WHILE WE'VE BEEN TALKING ALL ALONG... THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER OF METAL... FUCK ALL THE GOSSIP... I KNOW WHO I AM AND I KNOW WHO I WILL SPEND MY LIFE WITH... ROBIN!!!" - KIRK
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DOWN on tour:

- Fri Jan 11, 2013: Warehouse Live in Ballroom Houston, TX
- Sat Jan 12, 2013: Backstage Live in San Antonio, TX
- Mon Jan 14, 2013: The Marquee in Tempe, AZ
- Tues Jan 15, 2013: Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip in Las Vegas NV
- Wed Jan 16, 2013: Key Club in West Hollywood, CA
- Fri Jan 18, 2013: City National Grove in Anaheim Anaheim, CA
- Sat Jan 19, 2013: Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- Sun Jan 20, 2013: Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA
- Tue Jan 22, 2013: Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA
- Wed Jan 23, 2013: Roseland Theater in Portland, OR
- Thu Jan 24, 2013: Knitting Factory in Boise, ID
- Sat Jan 26, 2013: The Summit Music Hall in Denver, CO
- Mon Jan 28, 2013: First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN
- Tue Jan 29, 2013: The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
- Wed Jan 30, 2013: Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH
- Fri Feb 1, 2013: Track 29 in Chattanooga, TN

- April 10, 2033: Carioca Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- April 11, 2013: El Teatro (Flores) in Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina
- April 13, 2013: The Metal Fest Chile in Santiago, Chile

- May 25, 2013: Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore Maryland
- June 14-16, 2013: Provinssirock in Seinäjoki, Finland. (exact day coming soon)

HERE is an extensive gallery of DOWN's recent concert in New York City!

Recently, DOWN premiered a music video for their NEW song "Witchtripper". Watch it HERE!

Related links:
CROWBAR 
DOWN
KINGDOM OF SORROW 

PENNYWISE Announce U.S. Tour - Agenda Available!

Earlier this year, legendary Punk Rockers PENNYWISE released their 10th studio album called 'All Or Nothing' via Epitaph Records. Over this passed holiday weekend, the band announced the following tour dates:

- Feb 21: Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Canada

- Feb 22: Roseland Theater in Portland, OR

- Feb 23: Showbox SODO in Seattle, WA

- Feb 24: Midtown in Bend, OR

- Feb 27: Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA

- Feb 28: Knitting Factory in Reno, NV

- Mar 01: Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA

- Mar 02: The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA

- Mar 08: Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA

- Mar 16: House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV

- Mar 22: House of Blues in San Diego, CA

- Mar 23: House of Blues in San Diego, CA

Related links:
Official Site of Pennywise

SUFFOCATION Announce Video Shoot At Duff's Brooklyn!

Recently, SUFFOCATION unveiled the track listing for their highly anticipated upcoming release, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' HERE!. The album features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 release via Nuclear Blast in North America.

The band has just announced that they will be filming a music video for their NEW song entitled "As Grace Descends" on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Duff's Brooklyn. Fans are welcomed to join the SUFFOCATION party! 
 
WHERE: Duff's Brooklyn (168 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211)

WHEN: Saturday January 5th 2013 at 4:00PM

Here is the lyric video for "As Grace Descends":

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time:



We also spoke with bands bassist Derek Boyer about the bands NEW album:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

HATEBREED To Headline "Stillborn Fest" Tonight & Tomorrow Night!

As previously announced, HATEBREED are releasing their NEW studio album, 'The Divinity Of Purpose' on January 23, 2013 via Razor & Tie in North America/Canada and on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and various additional international territories (trailer available HERE). 'The Divinity Of Purpose', will be the band’s 6th official album to date, and the follow up to HATEBREED’s self-titled album and also their covers album, 'For The Lions' (both released in 2009). Track Listing HERE

After a few years of not hosting the "Stillborn Fest", HATEBREED will once again headline the event tonight (December 26) and tomorrow night (December 27). Details below.

LINEUP:

- EMMURE
- LIONHEART
- THIS IS HELL
- THE WORLD WE KNEW
- THY WILL BE DONE

EVENT DATES:

- 12/26: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
- 12/27: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

HATEBREED will be headlining the EMP presents Persistence Tour 2013 in Europe in January 2013. For more information, check out www.persistencetour.de.

EMP PERSISTENCE TOUR 2013:

- Jan-10: Berlin @ Astra (Germany)

- Jan-11: Lint @ Eurocam Media Center (Belgium)

- Jan-12: Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle (Germany)

- Jan-13: Paris @ Bataclan (France)

- Jan-14: Saarbrücken @ Garage (Germany)

- Jan-15: Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof (Germany)

- Jan-16: Hamburg @ Docks (Germany)

- Jan-17: Stuttgart @ Schleyerhalle (Germany)

- Jan-18: Lichtenfels @ Stadthalle (Germany)

- Jan-19: Dresden @ Event Werk (Germany)

- Jan-20: Tilburg @ O13 (Netherlands)

Don't forget that HATEBREED will be touring with Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus, and The Contortionist. VIP meet n’ greet packages and pre-sale tickets are available now at http://www.hatebreed.com/vip

Here is the complete list of tour dates:

Jan 26 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop

Jan 27 - Joilet, IL - Mojoes

Jan 28 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium

Jan 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

Jan 31 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater

Feb 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy

Feb 2 –Chico, CA–Senator Theater

Feb 3 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory

Feb 5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep

Feb 6 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion

Feb 7 - Sauget, IL - Pop's

Feb 8 - Lexington, KY - Busters

Feb 9 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works

Feb 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution

Feb 12 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live

Feb 13 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

Feb 14 - West Springfield, VA - Empire

Feb 15 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock

Feb 16 - Syracuse, NY - Westcott Theater

Feb 17 - Amityville, NY - Revolution

Related links:

Hatebreed.com

Hatebreed on Facebook

Hatebreed on Twitter

Tour Dates Revealed For The 2013 Metal Alliance Tour; ANTHRAX's Scott Ian Comments On The Trek!

As previously announced, in the spring of 2013, the headbangers of North America will welcome the third chapter of the Metal Alliance Tour! The lineup includes ANTHRAX, EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL & more to be announced soon. Here is a message from ANTHRAX's own Scott Ian:

"Holy crap am I so excited about this year's Metal Alliance Tour!

"It's been a great year and a half for us since 'Worship Music' came out and to cap it off with a Grammy nomination.

"This is such a perfect lineup. To make this tour even more special, we will be playing our 'Among The Living' record in its entirety. I can't wait to play 'Horror Of It All'!

"Come on out and worship with us, my friends. You do not want to miss this. USA on Hell one more time."

The dates are as follows (General-admission tickets will go on sale on January 11):

Mar. 23 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
Mar. 24 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
Mar. 25 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
Mar. 27 - House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA
Mar. 28 - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Mar. 29 - The Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
Mar. 30 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
Mar. 31 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA
Apr. 02 - Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO
Apr. 04 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
Apr. 05 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Apr. 06 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI
Apr. 07 - Bogarts - Cincinnati, OH
Apr. 09 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
Apr. 10 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
Apr. 12 - House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL
Apr. 13 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
Apr. 14 - The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
Apr. 16 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Apr. 18 - Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 20 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY

Related links:
Metal Alliance Tour
Anthrax
Mosh Potatoes
eOne Music

ARCH ENEMY Unleash 'ASTRO KHAOS 2012 - OFFICIAL LIVE BOOTLEG [CD+DVD]'!

This just in from the ARCH ENEMY camp:

 "Today we’re releasing ASTRO KHAOS 2012 - OFFICIAL LIVE BOOTLEG [CD+DVD] in Japan. At the end of our Japan tour in April 2012, we played two suddenly announced special intimate shows with setlists voted by the Japanese fans...the CD+DVD captures these very special moments..."

Fans outside of Japan can order it online: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=QATE-10030

As previously reported, ARCH ENEMY's badass vocalist Angela Gossow has announced that the band will be taking a temporary hiatus. Read her statement HERE!

Related links:
Arch Enemy's Official Site

Tragedy Strikes The New York Metal Scene: Rick Cimato From THINNING THE HERD/GODS GREEN EARTH Passes Away During The Holiday Weekend!

Hey guys, Jö Schüftan here. I hope you all had a GREAT holiday weekend and that in 2013 all of your dreams come true!

It is with a very heavy heart that I need to break some very sad news, which I hate to do (but it is part of the "job"). My good friend Gavin Spielman, frontman from THINNING THE HERD, has posted the following message regarding the passing away of his best friend and drummer Rick Cimato:

"I just found out my best friend and drummer Rick was killed in a car accident this weekend.

"I don't think I can continue with Thinning the Herd anymore."

- Gavin

RECENT UPDATES: 

"Rick was in an auto accident last night... he did not survive it. His brother Nick and Ashley are both in surgery. Pray for all, I am devastated by his loss." - Marian Cimato (family member)

"Rick Cimato, my old roommate, band mate, and friend was killed yesterday in a car accident coming home from his Moms in Maine. Somewhere in CT a 22yr old was driving north in the southbound lane. Head on collision. His gf Ashe and brother Tony are in hospital in surgery due to severe injuries." - Jason Madrock

"Ashley is OK. She broke her left eye socket and ruptured spleen, but is OK. Nick is also out of surgery and is going to be fine." - Posted on Rick Cimato's memorial page

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Via NBC:

According to state police, Michael Heeks, 22, of Mansfield, was driving a 2011 Honda Accord northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 15 just after 2 a.m. when he hit a 2004 Hyundai Elantra head on near exit 66, by the Meriden town line with Wallingford.

Heeks' car rolled over and landed upside down in the median.

Heeks died in the crash, as did the driver of the Hyundai, 37-year-old Patrick Cimato, of Lisbon Falls, Maine. Cimato was driving in the proper direction when he was hit by the car driven by Heeks, police said.

Cimato's two passengers, Nicholas Cimato, 47, of New York City, and Ashley Robinson, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, both survived the crash.
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Please take a moment to send Rick, his family, his friends, and his band mates in both THINNING THE HERD and GODS GREEN EARTH, the most rocking positive vibes!

I was honored to have had Rick perform his very last show at the Horns Up Rocks' "Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy" with THINNING THE HERD, and I will personally never forget how he was the first person I ran into when I arrived at The Trash Bar that Saturday, December 8th. ROCK IN PEACE brother and see you on the other side!

Recently, THINNING THE HERD unfurled a brand NEW self-released video from their pending third full-length, 'Freedom From The Known', the album recorded over the Summer by Steve Albini (NIRVANA).

With February 2, 2013, now confirmed as the street date for 'Freedom From The Known', THINNING THE HERD’s psychedelic self-released video for the opening track from the album, “Never Wanted,” brings some fun and shame and good old fashioned filth back to Rock without a dribble of pretentiousness. Stated Stoner/Rock/Metal portal The Obelisk about the NEW visual depiction of the track: “Some videos just have it all, man. Drug innuendo, psychedelic booty dancing, a swirling drummer, tripped out ’90s-type digital effects, Orange stacks, the Buddha. The list goes on.”

Watch the video here:



Related links:
Thinning The Herd