Kirk Windstein (DOWN, CROWBAR & KINGDOM OF SORROW) Ties The Knot!

Congratulations are in order for Kirk Windstein, the master of the riff of DOWN, CROWBAR, and KINGDOM OF SORROW, who recently married Robin Dubroc. We want to wish the Windstein's a life full of happiness and awesome times! 

Upcoming DOWN tour dates:

- 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!

Related links:
CROWBAR 
DOWN
KINGDOM OF SORROW

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 

ANTHRAX's Scott Ian Talks About The Cancellation Of The "Mayhem Cruise"

Recently, Jason Simms from The Oregonian got a chance to interview Scott Ian for an upcoming feature on ANTHRAX. While Jason had Scott on the phone, he asked him about the cancellation of the "Mayhem Cruise". Here is what Scott had to say about this:

"I saw the press release (read it HERE), and we were as surprised as everybody else. We were literally out on the [Rockstar Energy Drink] Mayhem [Festival] tour when we heard that the cruise was canceled.

"It's a bummer. We were all really looking forward to it.

"It's funny because us MACHINE HEAD, LAMB OF GOD, we're all good friends, we've all known each other forever. None of us had ever been on a cruise before. We were all in Europe this summer playing festivals together and we were like, 'What do you think of this cruise thing? What's your take on it?' Everyone was kind of like, 'Alright, it's a little weird, we're going to be stuck on this boat for four days,' but everyone was excited that we were going to get to hang out and all get really shitty and have a lot of fun. I know all of us were bummed and I heard from the MACHINE HEAD guys that they were bummed.

"Yeah, I don't know why [it was canceled]. I can speculate and think that maybe in this economy, it's kind of tough to sell a ticket for that much money. You get all these bands and it's three days on a boat, if you break it down to what it's costing you per day, it doesn't seem like a lot of money. But I understand where we're at in this world in 2012. People just don't have that kind of money to shell out. I can only assume it comes down to that."

As previously reported, ANTHRAX is the first Heavy Metal band ever to have their music cranked in Mars. Read more about this HERE!

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
ANTHRAX's Official Site

MAYHEM Cruise Officially Cancelled - Details About Refunds Available!

Here is some pretty shitty news: The first annual MAYHEM FESTIVAL CRUISE was scheduled to take place aboard the Carnival Imagination cruise ship from Friday, December 7, 2012 to Monday, December 10, 2012. Today, the Mayhem camp has announced that the event is officially cancelled. Here is their statement:

"Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we have been forced to cancel the Mayhem Festival Cruise. If you purchased a cruise package, you will be automatically refunded to the credit card you used to purchase. If you used a prepaid card or gift card to purchase the cruise, please contact Rose Tours for your refund (215-663-8800). If you used a credit or debit card, you will see the credit within the next 2 to 3 weeks.

"We are also offering anyone who purchased a cruise ticket a lifetime complimentary pass to the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Summer Tour. You will still receive your cruise refund in addition to the lifetime pass to the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Tour. This pass is valid on any tour date beginning in 2013. Details on getting these lifetime passes will be announced shortly on www.mayhemcruise.com."

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace

MAYHEM FESTIVAL CRUISE Announces Tickets for Life, Military Discounts, New Quad Cabin Deals & More!

The first annual MAYHEM FESTIVAL CRUISE, taking place aboard the Carnival Imagination from  Friday, December 7, 2012 to Monday, December 10, 2012, is pleased to announce special discounts and deals going on sale on today (Wednesday, July 18th)!

New Deals and Discounts:
 
- A special military discount is being offered at $599+ $249 port tax for an ocean view cabin (based on doubles).
  
- New Quad cabin deal: 4A cabins Quads are now just $599 per person plus port tax.
  
- Each friend that you refer to attend the cruise, you get $50 of onboard credit!
  
- Anyone that purchases a cruise package will receive a ticket to the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL for life!

Visit MayhemCruise.com for more information on these new deals and check out a new video about the new cruise deals at this location!

From the creators of the country’s largest touring Heavy Music festival experience and presented in conjunction with Hal Roseman of Rose Tours, the first annual MAYHEM FESTIVAL CRUISE will depart from the Port of Miami, FL and travel to the Bahamas and back during the dates noted above. Hosted by Jose Mangin of Sirius XM Liquid Metal, fans will experience a blistering 90-minute set from each one of these killer heavy metal bands: LAMB OF GOD, MACHINE HEAD, ANTHRAX, HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE, and KINGDOM OF SORROW—as well as additional showcase sets from Century Media, Metal Blade Records, Roadrunner Records and Sumerian Records artists including GOJIRA, PERIPHERY, BORN OF OSIRIS, BATTLECROSS, OTHERWISE, GIRL ON FIRE, ANTI MORTEM, and GYSPYHAWK.

Mayhem veterans JDevil (Jonathan Davis of KORN) and DJ Starscream (Sid of SLIPKNOT) will also perform full DJ sets each night, as well as Mechanize  (Lee McKinney of Born of Osiris).

There’s more to this voyage than heavy metal impaling your eardrums!
   
Come hang with Clown (of SLIPKNOT) as he curates his own art show on the cruise, as well as hosts to FANGORIA'S VIDEO NASTIES FILM FESTIVAL. (ADDING IN SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

“FANGORIA is thrilled to be working with the Mayhem Cruise! The mix of Heavy Metal music and horror films should provide for an epic adventure on the high seas!”

- Bekah McKendry, Fangoria Entertainment

Laugh along with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL’s comedian BIG JAY OAKERSON and THE LEGIONS OF SKANK featuring LUIS J. GOMEZ and DAVE SMITH, who are set to perform two raunchy and raucous stand-up shows each night!

Enjoy daily artist panels with stories from the road and music industry tips! Speakers include ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL co-creators John Reese and Kevin Lyman, amongst other musical icons.
  
Check out the Neo-Burlesque dance troupe IRON FIST VELVET GLOVE CARNAL REVIEW. See the diverse and sexy dancers in an edgy underground setting.

Other entertainment on board will include:

BEACHER'S MADHOUSE: A full casino featuring a three-night poker tournament with artists and fans side by side
  
+ Meet & Greets, signings, and photo-ops throughout the ship!

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for the MAYHEM CRUISE!
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace

CROWBAR Drama: Kirk Windstein Apologizes To His Bandmates After Airplane Incident In Europe!

Earlier this week, New Orleans sludge legends CROWBAR were on their way back home after bringing another righteous slab of devastating heaviness to Europe. According to vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein, the band was kicked off their plane when flying from Brussels, Belgium to New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is what Windstein posted on his Facebook page regarding this matter.

"A BIG THANKS TO TOMMY (Buckley) AND I'S "BROTHERS" FOR STANDING UP FOR US ON THE FLIGHT... GREAT... THE 3 OF U ARE CUNTS. CROWBAR AS U KNOW IT IS OVER!!!!!! FUCK OFF FAGGOTS!!! I AM CROWBAR, AND CROWBAR IS ME...HAVE FUN!!!"

"Sucks when you're sleeping, and asked to leave the plane because of something you had NOTHING to do with. Have a safe flight", commented Windstein.

He later added, "does anyone realize...? i write, sing and play guitar on stage, and in the studio... Tommy and I have been arse fucked... and I ain't happy!!!!"

Today (July 18), Windstein posted the following apology to his bandmates for flipping out at them:

"HEY Y'ALL, I WANT TO APOLOGIZE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THE NEGATIVE THINGS I SAID ABOUT MY BANDMATES IN CROWBAR. I LOVE EM LIKE BROTHERS, AND I HOPE WE CAN PUT THIS BEHIND US AND MOVE ON IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION. THEY ARE MY FAMILY, AND FAMILIES HAVE FIGHTS...IT DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T LOVE EACH OF THEM DEARLY. I WAS WRONG, AND I'M VERY SORRY!"

Upcoming CROWBAR EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

8/4 – Motala, Sweden @ Motala Hardcore Fest
8/7 - Berlin, Germany @ Bi Nuu
8/8  - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
8/9 – Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault
8/10 – Köln, Germany @ Underground
8/11- Derbyshire, Great Britain @ Bloodstock Open Air
8/12 – Ieper, Belgium @ Ieper Fest
8/13 – Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
8/14 – Marburg, Germany @ KFZ
8/15 - Cham, Germany @ LA Cham + JASTA
8/16 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Schüür + JASTA
8/17 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summerbreeze Festival
8/18 – Theix, France @ Motocultour Festival
8/19 – Paris, France @ Le Nouveau Casino

CROWBAR is:

Kirk Windstein – vocals, guitar
Patrick Bruders – bass
Tommy Buckley – drums
Matthew Brunson – guitar

Related links:
CROWBAR's Official Site
Purchase some CROWBAR merch!

CROWBAR Members Get Kicked Out Of A Plane; Kirk Windstein Reacts To This incident!

New Orleans sludge legends CROWBAR are ready to come back home after bringing another righteous slab of devastating heaviness to Europe. According to vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein, the band was kicked off their plane when flying from Brussels, Belgium to New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is what Windstein posted on his Facebook page regarding this matter.

"A BIG THANKS TO TOMMY (Buckley) AND I'S "BROTHERS" FOR STANDING UP FOR US ON THE FLIGHT... GREAT... THE 3 OF U ARE CUNTS. CROWBAR AS U KNOW IT IS OVER!!!!!! FUCK OFF FAGGOTS!!! I AM CROWBAR, AND CROWBAR IS ME...HAVE FUN!!!"

"Sucks when you're sleeping, and asked to leave the plane because of something you had NOTHING to do with. Have a safe flight", commented Windstein.

He later added, "does anyone realize...? i write, sing and play guitar on stage, and in the studio... Tommy and I have been arse fucked... and I ain't happy!!!!"

Does this mean that Windstein is replacing some of his band members? Stay tuned for more information about this story.

CROWBAR EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

8/4 – Motala, Sweden @ Motala Hardcore Fest
8/7 - Berlin, Germany @ Bi Nuu
8/8  - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
8/9 – Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault
8/10 – Köln, Germany @ Underground
8/11- Derbyshire, Great Britain @ Bloodstock Open Air
8/12 – Ieper, Belgium @ Ieper Fest
8/13 – Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
8/14 – Marburg, Germany @ KFZ
8/15 - Cham, Germany @ LA Cham + JASTA
8/16 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Schüür + JASTA
8/17 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summerbreeze Festival
8/18 – Theix, France @ Motocultour Festival
8/19 – Paris, France @ Le Nouveau Casino

CROWBAR is (at least for now):

Kirk Windstein – vocals, guitar
Patrick Bruders – bass
Tommy Buckley – drums
Matthew Brunson – guitar

Related links:
CROWBAR's Official Site
Purchase some CROWBAR merch!

CROWBAR Have Just Begun To Crush European Ear Drums; Go See Them Live!

New Orleans sludge legends CROWBAR have returned to bring another righteous slab of devastating heaviness to Europe. The band kicked off the tour on Friday, July 6th in Roskilde, Denmark and will visit many major European countries until coming to a close in Paris, France on August 19th. See below for all upcoming European tour dates.


CROWBAR is led by vocalist, guitarist, and mastermind Kirk Windstein (Down, Kingdom of Sorrow). CROWBAR has influenced an entire generation of metal musicians through the sheer force of their massively detuned riffage and the crushing emotional weight of Windstein’s soul-baring lyrics. After not releasing a new studio album for a full six years, CROWBAR unleashed their highly-anticipated full-length, Sever The Wicked Hand, on February 8, 2011 to critical acclaim.

CROWBAR EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

7/10 – Wien, Austria @ Viper Room
7/11 – Pecs, Hungary @ Rockmarathon Festival
7/12 - München, Germany @ Backstage
7/13 – Pfarrkirchen, Germany @ Bogaloo
7/14  - Alperstedt, Germany @ Stoned From The Underground
7/15 – Dour, Belgium @ Dour Festival
8/4 – Motala, Sweden @ Motala Hardcore Fest
8/7 - Berlin, Germany @ Bi Nuu
8/8  - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
8/9 – Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault
8/10 – Köln, Germany @ Underground
8/11- Derbyshire, Great Britain @ Bloodstock Open Air
8/12 – Ieper, Belgium @ Ieper Fest
8/13 – Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
8/14 – Marburg, Germany @ KFZ
8/15 - Cham, Germany @ LA Cham + JASTA
8/16 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Schüür + JASTA
8/17 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summerbreeze Festival
8/18 – Theix, France @ Motocultour Festival
8/19 – Paris, France @ Le Nouveau Casino

CROWBAR is:

Kirk Windstein – vocals, guitar
Patrick Bruders – bass
Tommy Buckley – drums
Matthew Brunson – guitar

Related links:
CROWBAR's Official Site
Purchase some CROWBAR merch!

Mayhem Festival Cruise On Sale NOW!

Update: Details on the payment plans available for the Mayhem Cruise are all available here. Only $300 down to secure your cabin and the next payment of $500 due on July 23rd.

Cruise packages are on sale now for the First Annual Mayhem Festival Cruise which features Lamb of God, Machine Head, Anthrax, Hatebreed, Suicide Silence, Kingdom Of Sorrow + More (see blow) announced for the First Annual Mayhem Festival Cruise.

- Gojira
- Periphery
- Battlecross
- Born Of Osiris
- Otherwise
- Girl On Fire
- Periphery
- Anti Mortem
- Gypsyhawk

From the creators of the country’s largest touring Heavy Music festival experience, and presented in conjunction with Hal Roseman of Rose Tours, comes the first annual Mayhem Festival Cruise!



Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for the MAYHEM CRUISE!
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace

Did You Get Your Tickets For The "Mayhem" Cruise? LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED & More To Rock The Caribbean Sea!

The great people who bring YOU the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival year after year, are following the footsteps of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and this year they are bringing the Heavy Music fanatics the 'Mayhem' cruise. This massive event will take place from December 7-10 and will take thousands of Heavy Music fanatics from Miami to The Bahamas, and back to Miami.

The floating festival will feature performances by LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE and KINGDOM OF SORROW. Other bands performing include:

- Gojira
- Periphery
- Battlecross
- Born Of Osiris
- Otherwise
- Girl On Fire
- Periphery
- Anti Mortem
- Gypsyhawk

More details here:



Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for the MAYHEM CRUISE!
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace

Line Up & Dates Revealed For The 'Mayhem' Cruise (Starring: LAMB OF GOD, MACHINE HEAD, ANTHRAX & More)!

As previously reported, the organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival are following the footsteps of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and this year they are bringing the Heavy Music fanatics the 'Mayhem' cruise. This massive event will take place from December 7-10 and will take thousands of Heavy Music fanatics from Miami to The Bahamas, and back to Miami.

The floating festival will feature performances by LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE and KINGDOM OF SORROW. Other bands performing include:

- Gojira
- Periphery
- Battlecross
- Born Of Osiris
- Otherwise
- Girl On Fire
- Periphery
- Anti Mortem
- Gypsyhawk

Additionally, KORN's Jonathan Davis and SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson will DJ on the cruise as J-Devil and DJ Starscream, respectively, and there will also be a film festival presented by Fangoria and SLIPKNOT's Shawn "Clown" Crahan, who will also curate a charity art show. The event will be hosted by Jose Mangin from Sirius XM, MTV, and Latination!



Related links:
Rockstar Mayhemfest.com
LAMB OF GOD's Official Site
ANTHRAX's Official Site
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site
HATEBREED's Official Site
SUICIDE SILENCE's Official Site
KINGDOM OF SORROW on MySpace

Jamey Jasta: Reinventing Hardcore & Heavy Metal

When Jamey Jasta (born James Shanahan; August 7, 1977) was 14 years old, he decided to release his demons in a therapeutic and chaotic way as the singer of a band appropriately called JASTA 14. From the moment the band started performing at small Hardcore shows in Connecticut, it became evident that Jasta was meant to be the front-man of a touring Hardcore band. After carefully analyzing how the crowd reacted to his vocals, lyrics and stage presence, Jamey dropped out of school, gripped the microphone tightly and decided to give his best shot at becoming a professional musician. Today, he is the front-man of Hatebreed, which is unquestionably the biggest Hardcore band in history.

How did Jamey Jasta reinvent Hardcore and Heavy Metal? Well, never before had a Hardcore band performed at arenas all over the world and managed to earn the respect of millions of Heavy Metal fans. Hatebreed have managed to become the first Hardcore band in history to accomplish massive global popularity thanks to their passionate uplifting beatdown music, which proved that there is a very fine line between Hardcore and Heavy Metal. Hatebreed is also one of the only bands to not have been booed off stage by Slayer fans, when touring numerous times with the Thrash Metal titans.

Thanks to Jamey's hard work as leader of Hatebreed and being a master at promoting the band, Hatebreed has managed to sell over 1 million records combined. Additionally, not only is Jasta a very charismatic and honest dude, but he is also a very hard working man. When he is not touring the world with Hatebreed, he is busy with his various side projects. His side projects include: Kingdom of Sorrow (who will be part of these years Rockstar Mayhem Festival), Jasta (his new solo project due this summer), Hatewear Inc. (Clothing line), and Stillborn Records (record label). Jamey has also done guest vocals on various records and has also produced various albums. Lets not forget that he hosted MTV's Headbangers Ball!

Jasta is living proof that if you do everything in your power to accomplish your personal goals, you can live your own dream. Here is an EXCLUSIVE "Black Carpet" interview we did with Jasta at the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, joining us in mid interview is none-other then Shawn Crahan # 6 (Clown from Slipknot) who discusses how Jamey Jasta reinvented Hardcore and Heavy Metal. \m/



We want to thank Hatebreed, Jamey Jasta, Revolver Magazine, Bill Meis at EONE Music & all the fans! This piece is dedicated to PAUL GRAY (RIP)! \m/

Related links:
Jasta Official
Hatebreed Official
Kingdom Of Sorrow Official
EONE Music

Jamey JASTA to release NEW album this Summer

Heavy Music icon and enterpreneur Jamey Jasta, is known for being a very dedicated man when it comes to spreading his craft all over the world. Even though he has been very busy with Hatebreed, and is preparing for touring with Kingdom Of Sorrow this summer at the Rockstar Mayem Fest, he still managed to create a new solo project titled "Jasta".

The birth of "Jasta" is a result of Jamey having so much music to share, that he decided to produce another project. Some may ask why the hell is he starting another project? Well, Jasta felt that with so many songs that he has created throughout the years that didn't make it into either Hatebreed or Kingdom of Sorrow, that it would dope for the fans to get some new material this summer. Jasta's new project will be released this summer via EONE Music and it will feature a bunch of special guests.

Here is the OFFICIAL video statement by Jamey Jasta:



Photo credit: Jana Blomqvist of Music Photocalypse

Related links:
Jasta Official
Hatebreed Official
Kingdom Of Sorrow Official
EONE Music

Riffing It Up with Kirk Windstein

Kirk Windstein is synonymous to crushing riffs that seek vulnerable ears and destroy them without mercy. His guitar tone is recognizable by millions of Heavy Music fans worldwide, and as result imitated by almost every band out there. Many can try to sound like Kirk, but there is only one man that can handle being in three successful bands, being a father, and a soon to be husband.

After being an active musician for almost 25 years, you would think that Kirk is ready to slow down and lay back. The truth of the matter is that when it comes to the circle of hard-hitting musicians that come from New Orleans, they play music from the heart and not even a devastating hurricane can stop them from spreading their music like a wild fire.

Taking it easy has never been part of Kirk’s ritual; the man is by far one of the hardest working musicians in Heavy Music today. Not only does he lead Crowbar, but he is also a vital part of the mighty Down and Jamey Jasta’s right hand man in Kingdom Of Sorrow. He is also working on a solo record that he hopes to release sometime this year (more details in the video interview).

During Crowbar’s recent stop in New York City for the Metalliance Tour, we sat down to chat with Kirk about life on the road, his music and how after 25 years he decided to leave his boozing years behind in order to focus on his family. This exclusive interview took place in side Irving Plaza as the fans were arriving to catch one of the best tours of the year.


Before we get into the interview, here are some facts about Kirk Windstein:

- Kirk was born in Middlesex, England on April 14, 1965.

- His career started in 1987 when he joined a band called Victorian Blitz as guitarist. The band was a Judas Priest and Iron Maiden cover band.

- Today he sings and plays guitar in Crowbar, Down, and Kingdom of Sorrow.

DISCOGRAPHY:


- Obedience Thru Suffering: released on September 26, 1991
- Crowbar: released on October 12, 1993
- Live +1 (EP): released on March 29,1994
- Time Heals Nothing: released on May 23, 1995
- Broken Glass: released on October 29, 1996
- Odd Fellows Rest: released on July 7, 1998
- Equilibrium: released on March 7, 2000
- Sonic Excess in its Purest Form: released on August 8, 2001
- Lifesblood for the Downtrodden: released on February 9, 2005
- Sever the Wicked Hand: released on February 2011


- NOLA: released on September 19,1995
- Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow : March 26, 2002
- Down III: Over the Under: September 25, 2007
- Down IV: TBD


- Kingdom of Sorrow: February 19, 2008
- Behind the Blackest Tears: June 8, 2010

Without further due, here is the exclusive interview we did with riff master Kirk Windstein, in which he discusses life as a touring musician, his future musical plans and how he was able to get his life back on track.



We want to thank Kirk, Bill Meis at EOne Music and Steve Seabury!

Photo credit: Bards Eye Photography

Related links:
Crowbar
E1 Music
Down
Kingdom of Sorrow

Liquid Metal Kidnaps Kirk Windstein

Liquid Metal decided it was time to kidnap Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down, Kingdom Of Sorrow) and the only way that they will let him go is if he annihilates the satellites with some hard hitting powerful music.

Here is the OFFICIAL press release:

"Sludge Metal lord Kirk Windstein joins Liquid Metal host Jose Mangin inside the Sirius XM headquarters for an hour special surrounding the latest release from CROWBAR called Sever The Wicked Hand (out now through E-One Records). You’ll hear Kirk discuss the new album, their current stint on the Metalliance Tour (featuring Saint Vitus & Helmet), his upcoming summer plans with Kingdom Of Sorrow on the Mayhem Festival, the update on the recording of the new Down, and how life as a father has grounded the 20 year plus Metal veteran and made him see things in a new light. Tune in not only for the exclusive content but also for hard hitting numbers from all his bands, plus some of his favorite cuts from Pantera & Black Sabbath!"

Here are all the details:

- Where? Liquid Metal (Sirius 27/XM 42)

- Who? In-Studio guest: Kirk Windstein

- When? Thursday, March 31 @ 8 PM Eastern

Repeat broadcasts:

- Friday, April 1 @ 5 PM Eastern
- Saturday, April 2 @ 12 PM Eastern
- Sunday, April 3 @ 3 PM Eastern



Photo credit: Bards Eye Photography

Related links:
Crowbar
E1 Music
Down
Kingdom of Sorrow
Sirius XM Liquid Metal

Jamey Jasta Liquid Metal Hostile Takeover

If there is a man that has single handily strengthen the Heavy Music scene by going above and beyond to make sure he leaves a worldwide mark, that man is Jamey Jasta (born James Shanahan; August 7, 1977). Not only is he the frontman of Hatebreed, Kingdom Of Sorrow and Icepick, but he is also an excellent role model to all his fans. Ever since he started screaming his lungs out when he was only 13 years old, Jasta has taken his musical career (on and off stage) to a new level of confidence and power!

Today he fronts three bands, he owns his own record label and clothing line, he also produces albums, and most importantly, he is a great father. Anyone who has met Jasta knows that he doesn't take anything from granted, which is why he works day in and day out in perfecting his craft.

Our good friends from Sirius XM Liquid Metal, have invited Jamey Jasta to takeover the satellites and tell you about his past, present and future! Here are all the details:

- When? This Thursday, March 24 @ 3 PM Eastern

Repeat broadcasts:
Friday, 3/25 @ 12pm ET
Saturday, 3/26 @ 4pm ET
Sunday, 3/27 @ 10pm ET

- Where? Sirius XM Liquid Metal: Sirius 27/XM 42

- OFFICIAL press release:

"Metal icon, scene leader, and frontman for Hatebreed & Kingdom Of Sorrow Jamey Jasta, drops by his favorite Metal destination to hang with Sirius XM Liquid Metal host Scotty to give his fans exclusive insight into the hectic life of one of the busiest dudes in Heavy Music.

Jamey talks about his forthcoming solo project, book deal, the Revolver Golden Gods Awards 3, how Mike Vallely needs to win “Most Metal Athlete” at the Golden Gods, Kingdom Of Sorrow run on this summer’s Mayhem Festival, Hatebreed’s future, Hatewear Inc update, and Jamey’s involvement in charity races.

This hour special will be backed by crushing tunes from Hatebreed, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Agnostic Front, Asesino, Sick Of It All, Metallica, Crowbar, Machine Head, Corrision of Conformity and more."





Make sure you tune in! \m/

Related links:
Jamey Jasta
Hatebreed
Kingdom Of Sorrow
Icepick
Hatewear Inc
Stillborn Records
Sirius XM Liquid Metal

Crowbar: Sever the Wicked Hand Review

When we went to the Crowbar listening party at Idle Hands Bar in New York City, even though it was hard to focus on the music with all the debauchery that took place, we still had a really good feeling about the new Crowbar: "Sever the Wicked Hand". Once we actually sat down and consumed ourselves with Crowbar's ninth studio album, our emotions felt compelled to the sounds created by Crowbar and our ears were asking for more volume!

When it comes to fitting in crushing riffs in harmony with dirty vocals, grooving drums, and hard hitting bass, Kirk Windstein has the perfect formula. From the first note on the opening track "Isolation (Desperation)" you know its a Crowbar record, but the band still managed to not sound outdated. You know how many bands have a signature sound, and when you hear new material it sounds expired? Well, Crowbar managed to keep their signature sound intact and fresh. This ladies and gentleman is really hard to do.

One move that has proven to be lethal in Crowbar's evolution, is Kirk's work with Down and Kingdom Of Sorrow. While Kirk always brings in his unique sound, the fact that he is working with different musicians and within different styles, benefits what he creates with his big baby called Crowbar!

While we could give you a track by track summary, and tell you which tracks stand out in our opinion, we rather give you the chance to listen to the record with your own ears.

Check out the exclusive AOL Listening Party for Crowbar's "Sever the Wicked hand"!

Here is the track listing of Crowbar's "Sever the Wicked Hand":

1. Isolation (Desperation)
02. Sever The Wicked Hand
03. Liquid Sky And Cold Black Earth
04. Let Me Mourn
05. The Cemetery Angels
06. As I Become One
07. A Farewell to Misery
08. Protectors Of The Shrine
09. I Only Deal In Truth
10. Echo An Eternity
11. Cleanse Me, Heal Me
12. Symbiosis

Make sure to catch the mighty Crowbar on stage:

3/17 - Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall
3/18 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog/SXSW
3/19 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
3/20 - St Petersburg, FL - State Theater
3/21 - Orlando, FL Firestone Live
3/22 - Greensboro, NC - Greene Street
3/23 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
3/24 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
3/25 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
3/26 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
3/27 - Joliet, IL - Mojoe's
3/29 - Denver, CO - The Summit
3/31 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
4/01 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
4/03 - San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine
4/05 - Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues

Here is Crowbar's NEWEST video for the song "The Cemetery Angels", a song from "Sever the Wicked Hand."


As seen on Crowbar's Official Site, here is the interview we did with Kirk Windstein.


Related links:
Crowbar's Official Site
Crowbar on E1 Music

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CROWBAR: OFFICIAL listening party

Crowbar has represented Heavy Music since 1989, and they have never released an album that sucks. Simply because Crowbar's front-man Kirk Windstein has always written music from the soul, packed with monstrous riffs. In our opinion, Kirk's guitar tone defines what a Heavy Metal guitar should sound like!

This Friday night come to Idle Hands Bar and get Crowbent at the official listening party for Crowbar's upcoming release: "Sever The Wicked Hand" (in stores February 8, 2011).

Here are all the details:
WHAT: Crowbar "Sever The Wicked Hand" official listening party
WHEN: January 7th, 2011 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: Idle Hands Bar: 25 Avenue B (Downstairs), New York, New York 10009

In case you missed this, here is an exclusive interview we did with Kirk Windstein right after Crowbar's show here in New York City!



Related links:
Crowbar's Official Site
Idle Hands Bar

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Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down, Kingdom of Sorrow) is one of the godfathers of the New Orleans Heavy Music scene, and since the inception of Crowbar in 1989 he’s kept his craft intact. Kirk has been a fundamental asset to the ever changing New Orleans Heavy Music scene, which has brought us bands like Crowbar, Down, Acid Bath, Goatwhore, Eyehategod, Soilent Green, and many others.

What sets the NOLA scene apart from other scenes in the country is that the scene was not created around a particular genre; it was created around the musical paradise that is only present in New Orleans, Louisiana: a city that gave birth to Jazz, Sludge Metal and to the New Orleans Saints (current Superbowl champions).

Sludge Metal became an important genre, thanks to musicians like Philip Anselmo (Pantera, Down) Pepper Keenan (COC, Down), Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod, Down), Ben Falgoust (Goatwhore, Soilent Green), and Mike Williams (Eyehategod), who’s goal was to create a musical movement in which everyone unites and challenges each other’s creativity. This movement has lead into a very unique sound, which Windstein has helped to create and establish.

It is evident from the moment Kirk steps on any stage, that everyone loves the “old man” (as Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed calls him). One of the elements that has made Kirk loved by millions of fans worldwide, is the passion and soul he delivers through his music. Whither it’s Crowbar, Down, or Kingdom of Sorrow, Kirk is always the same humble guy who found music as a creative and therapeutic outlet.


Last weekend Kirk brought his “baby” Crowbar to New York City’s Santos Party House, and made it an unforgettable night of Heavy southern Sludge Metal! Crowbar has never disappointed, and wherever they go they make sure everyone leaves with a wide smile. What impacted us the most about Crowbar is how fans of different musical styles always unite at their shows, groove their bodies uncontrollably, and got their soul Crowbent.

What’s in the agenda for Kirk Windstein in 2011?

- New Crowbar record (February 8th through E1 Music).
- US tour in March with Crowbar.
- Recording of the new Down record in the summer.
- Touring with Kingdom of Sorrow in the summer.

We are pretty sure that what you really want to do right now, is watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with Kirk Windstein inside Santos Party House, right after Crowbar's New York City takeover. \m/









Related links:
Crowbar
E1 Music
Down
Kingdom of Sorrow

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Kingdom of Sorrow: "Behind The Blackest Tears"

When Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Kirk Windstein (Crowbar and Down), join forces to write music. The results are not for the weak hearted! I remember when Jamey announced during the 2007 Stillborn Fest that him and Windstein were working on a new project, the crowd went wild. Here we are 3 years later and Kingdom of Sorrow have already released 2 amazing albums.

In my opinion, Jasta and Windstein create a unique blend of Hard Core mixed with sludgy Southern Metal. On their newest musical creation, Kingdom of Sorrow kept the fury of their first self titled album and added more riffs, better lyrics and thanks to a well crafted plan, they managed to release an even better album.

"Behind The Blackest Tears" (released through Relapse Records) contains 12 crushing songs that as soon as you start cranking them through your ear buds, you will find yourself submerged in a very unique sonic experience. Jasta pushed his vocals to another level, by adding his famous scream with perfect harmonies and both him and Windstein released the devil with some crushing riffs. Support the underground scene and pick up this record online or at your nearest record store.

1 - Enlightened to Extinction
2- God's Law in the Devil's Land
3- Monuments of Ash
4- Behind the Blackest Tears
5- Envision the Divide
6- From Heroes To Dust
7 - Along The Path To Ruin
8 - With Barely A Breath
9 - The Death We Owe
10 - Sleeping Beast
11 - Torchlight Procession
12- Salvation Denied

Special Edition Bonus Tracks:
- Soldiers of Hell - (Running Wild cover)
- No Class - (Motörhead cover)

Related links:
KINGDOM OF SORROW