More Tour Dates Announced For The "Rock Allegiance Tour" (Starring: VOLBEAT, HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS & AIRBOURNE)

In case you missed this, the Monster Energy Music's ROCK ALLEGIANCE returns this Summer and will feature VOLBEAT, HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS and AIRBOURNE! More tour dates have been revealed.

Here are the tour dates (tickets on sale now):

- August 23 at The Myth in St. Paul, Minn.
- August 24 at WIIL ROCK FEST in Twin Lakes, Wis.
- August 25 at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio
- August 28 at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, Mich.
- August 29 at US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Ill.
- August 31 at Convention Center Arena in Tulsa, Okla.
- September 3 at Maverick Centre in West Lake City, Utah
- September 4 at The Joint @ The Hard Rock Hotel + Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
- September 8 at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Center in Abbotsford, BC
- September 9 at Big 4 Building in Calgary, AB
- September 10 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB
- September 15 at Aftershock Music Festival in Sacramento, Calif.
- September 18 at Verizon Theatre @ Grand Prairie in Grand Prairie, Texas
- September 19 at Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas
- September 22 at Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga.
- September 26 at Skyline Stagge @ The Mann in Philadelphia, Pa.
- September 27 at Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Mass.
- September 28 at Brooklyn Waterfront in Brooklyn, N.Y.




Related links:
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VOLBEAT To Headline The "Rock Allegiance Tour"; HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS & AIRBOURNE Also On The Bill!

Monster Energy Music's ROCK ALLEGIANCE returns this Summer with a lineup that will sure warm things up for those who are lucky to attend. Headlining the event will be Denmark's VOLBEAT, who will be joined by Finland's HIM, ALL THAT REMAINS and AIRBOURNE! Below you can watch the official trailer for this tour.

"The fans have made our North American visits thus far this year great fun and truly memorable," Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen said. "We are looking forward to headlining Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance festival tour this summer, and sharing the stage with HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne."

Here are the tour dates (tickets on sale Friday, May 17):

- 8/24: Twin Lakes, WI @ Shadow Hill Ranch Festival
- 9/03: Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverick Centre
- 9/04: Las Vegas, NV @The Joint
- 9/19: Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
- 9/22: Atlanta, GA @Tabernacle
- 9/27: Lowell, MA @ Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
- 9/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Waterfront        



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VOLBEAT Premiere Video For "The Hangman's Body Count"

VOLBEAT recently unleashed their fifth studio album entitled 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' all over North America! The bands NEW sonic assault was produced by former ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano, who is now VOLBEAT's lead guitarist!

The band has premiered the music video for “The Hangman’s Body Count” via Vevo and we have it for your viewing pleasure:



You can stream the entire album HERE!

And you can buy 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' at the following links:

http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_LimitedDeluxe
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_Standard
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_BookEdition
http://smarturl.it/OutlawDeluxe_iTunes 

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


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VOLBEAT Prove That Heavy Music Is Alive & Well At Their CD Release Concert In New York City!

If you analyze the name VOLBEAT, you get VOLUME and BEAT. Two elements that the Kings Of Danish Rock N' Roll deliver every single time they step on stage. Last night was no exception.

Yesterday, April 9, VOLBEAT unleashed their highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies'! The bands NEW sonic assault was produced by former ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano, who is now VOLBEAT's lead guitarist!

In celebration of the release of their NEW album, VOLBEAT made the Best Buy Theater in New York City shake all night long! The energy of the crowd was reflected during the bands entire set: there was not one person who didn't have a fantastic time. Not only did the band deliver the rocking goods to over 2000 fans, but it was also the first time that Rob Caggiano, the bands newest family member, performed with VOLBEAT.

The former ANTHRAX guitarist felt the hometown love and couldn't stay still during the entire set thanks to the energy all who attended made him feel. There is no doubt that Caggiano is a lot happier now and this comes across on his guitar playing. He sounded better than ever!

Not only did the band perform many of their classic songs, but they also performed a bunch of NEW songs from 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies'. They also paid tribute to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Slayer and Metallica, among others.

Here is VOLBEAT's set list for the CD release show for 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' in New York City:

1) Intro/Goat
2) A New Day
3) Guitar Gangsters
4) Heaven Nor Hell
5) Sad Man's
6) Lola
7) Human
8) 16 Dollars
9) Hangman
10) Warrior
11) Mary/Slayer 
12) Angelfuck
13) Another Day
14) Dead But Rising
15) Still Counting
16) Elvis 
17) Intro/Mirror
18) Fallen
19) Pool Of Booze

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre

You can stream the NEW album HERE!

And you can buy 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' at the following links:

http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_LimitedDeluxe
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_Standard
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_BookEdition
http://smarturl.it/OutlawDeluxe_iTunes 

Related links: 
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VOLBEAT's 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' Has Arrived; CD Release Show Tonight In New York City!

The day has arrived! Today (April 9), Denmark's VOLBEAT are unleashing their fifth studio album entitled 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' all over North America! The bands NEW sonic assault was produced by former ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano, who is now VOLBEAT's lead guitarist!

Tonight, the band will celebrate the release of their NEW album at the Best Buy Theater in New York City! We'll be there bringing you all the action via our Twitter and Instagram accounts.

You can stream the entire album HERE!

And you can buy 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' at the following links:

http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_LimitedDeluxe
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_Standard
http://smarturl.it/Outlaw_BookEdition
http://smarturl.it/OutlawDeluxe_iTunes 

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links: 
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VOLBEAT & KING DIAMOND: FREE Download Of "Room 24" Available Now!

Denmark's VOLBEAT will be releasing their fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies', this Tuesday (April 9) all over North America!

Today (April 5), VOLBEAT are pleased to release the Jacob Hansen mastered version of "Room 24″, as a FREE download gift to the fans. Get this, the song features a very special guest appearance by KING DIAMOND!

Michael Poulsen (VOLBEAT's frontman) reveals: "I’m a huge fan of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. Having King on the record is a huge privilege. Normally, it’s not something he does. He wrote his own lines, and it is half my lyrics and half his. It’s a weird, scary story, and he’s the perfect person for it".

Fans can download the track in full-quality HERE.
VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links: Volbeat
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A VOLBEAT Fan Dies At The Bands Concert In Lubbock, Texas - Details Available!

This is very sad. According to KCBD, a VOLBEAT fan passed away during the band's show in Lubbock, Texas. This is what happened:
  
Jubal Colvin (39), was denied entry to the show at the Lonestar Event Center. After being denied entry, he allegedly jumped a fence and entered the premises. As a result, some security guards attempted to remove him from the venue, but he ran away and ended up in a restricted area that was fenced off. According to Polica, he then fell approximately 20 feet from the hillside and struck his head on the concrete covered ground.

First responders gave Colvin CPR on the scene, and he was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Wes Nessman of FMX, which promoted the concert, said that Colvin "appeared to be drunk or had been drinking and was stopped at security for having a knife. At some point he got agitated and threw the knife at security and started running. He was told to stop several times by security and Police. He ran past several fences and barricades before either running off the roof or attempting to jump roof to roof.

"This was on a side of the property that is NEVER used and hasn't been used in about six years. This man was running from officials in a clearly off limits area."

KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Our condolences go out to Colvin's family and friends.


VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre

VOLBEAT recently premiered their music video for "Cape Of Our Hero". Watch it HERE!

Via Blabbermouth

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VOLBEAT Premiere Music Video For NEW Song "Cape of Our Hero"!

Denmark's VOLBEAT have just premiered the music video for their NEW single “Cape of Our Hero”, which is part of the band’s fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' (available in North America on April 9). Watch it now!



VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):

- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links:
Volbeat

VOLBEAT's Michael Poulsen & Rob Caggiano Talk About The Guitar Tracking Process Behind 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies'

VOLBEAT's NEW sonic assault is called 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' and will be out on April 9th! Here is a video featuring the bands NEW guitar duo Michael Poulsen and Rob Caggiano. Check it out!



VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates:

- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links:
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KING DIAMOND To Appear On The NEW VOLBEAT Album?

Denmark's VOLBEAT has recorded an album that seamlessly brings together all of the band's influences and reshapes them into something gleaming and NEW. Set to be released on April 9 all over the world, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' is a record that’s rich with stories and characters woven throughout its lyrics.  Some are real – like the noble lady outlaw Pearl Hart, who held up a stagecoach to buy medicine for her dying mother, or Lola Montez, the erotic dancer with her infamous ‘Spider Dance,’ or Black Bart, the gentleman highwayman who wrote poems for the people he robbed. Others are entirely fictional. "The Nameless One" is a cautionary tale of dabbling in the dark arts, featuring the mysterious and sinister character of the title.  Elsewhere, "Room 24" was inspired by a terrifying experience in a hotel room somewhere in the heart of America.

"Room 24" features a massive coup for VOLBEAT with the guest appearance from KING DIAMOND, the legendary front man of Danish Metal pioneers Mercyful Fate, and one of Poulsen’s  musical idols. Poulsen commented: 

"I’m a huge fan of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. Having King on the record is a huge privilege. Normally, it’s not something he does. He wrote his own lines, and it is half my lyrics and half his. It’s a weird, scary story, and he’s the perfect person for it."

Get stoked for the NEW VOLBEAT! "Wanna get a sneak peak of the album recording session and listen to new music? Check out this trailer on the brand NEW Volbeat homepage! So sign in, turn up & freak out!" Access the video at this link:
http://www.volbeat.dk/3/exclusives/album-trailer-1-4--32-.html


VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links:
Volbeat

VOLBEAT Allow Fans Access Into Their Recording Sessions; Rob Caggiano Performs First Concert With The Band!

"Wanna get a sneak peak of the album recording session and listen to new music? Check out this trailer on the brand NEW Volbeat homepage! So sign in, turn up & freak out!" Access the video at this link:
http://www.volbeat.dk/3/exclusives/album-trailer-1-4--32-.html

Recently, Rob Caggiano announced that he was leaving Anthrax in order to focus on producing records (he is currently producing the NEW Volbeat album). More info HERE!

Yesterday (February 20), Caggiano performed live with VOLBEAT for the very first time ever. Here is what Caggiano Tweeted right after the performance of the band in Copenhagen, Denmark:

Played my first show with @volbeat tonight. A few mistakes but overall a great show! After 3-4 we'll be rocking.#nervous#Copenhagen
— Robert Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) February 20, 2013

As why he left ANTHRAX:
"My heart simply wasn't in it anymore. I had a blast playing with those guys, and they will always be family to me. But outside of my guitar solos and production work, Anthrax was never a creative outlet for me."

VOLBEAT's warm up shows:

- 2/20: Ringsted, Denmark at Kongrescenter
- 2/22: Odense, Denmark at Posten
- 2/23: Aarhus, Denmark at Voxhall
- 2/24: Aalborg, Denmark at Multisalen

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero
- 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre


Related links:
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Denmark's VOLBEAT Begin Working On NEW Album With Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Rob Caggiano - Details Available!

Hellyeah! According to Blabbermouth, Denmark's VOLBEAT have locked themselves at a recording studio to lay down tracks for their fifth studio album (set to be released this spring via Spinefarm Records/Universal Music). Titled "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", the sessions are lead by Rob Caggiano (ex-ANTHRAX), alongside Jacob Hansen, who has a long history with VOLBEAT (he produced and mixed the band's prior four releases). Caggiano's producer credits include CRADLE OF FILTH, THE DAMNED THINGS, BLEEDING THROUGH, and of course ANTHRAX's 'Worship Music'.

"We're back in the studio, this time breaking some of our old habits and this sometimes means leaving our comfort zone", commented Michael Poulsen (VOLBEAT frontman). " We are recording in a new environment, producing with a new setup, breaking new sonic ground and it's exciting! Together with our longtime collaborator Jacob Hansen, we also have the honor of having producer Rob Caggiano on board in the producer's seat. Expect lots of surprises and some of our most rocking heavy songs to date. We feel more than ever that we are taking the VOLBEAT sound to another level without changing what we're all about. Can't wait for it to get out there!"

As previously reported, VOLBEAT and DANKO JONES announced a full blown North American tour!

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero

Related links:
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VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES Announce 2013 North American Tour!

VOLBEAT and DANKO JONES are pleased to announce a full blown North American tour! DANKO JONES will perform as direct support throughout the tour, which will make its way through the U.S. and Canada in March/April 2013. More dates are still set to be announced, so stay tuned for more updates coming soon.

VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 Tour Dates:

- 3/06: Dallas, TX at Palladium Ballroom
- 3/07: Oklahoma City, OK at Diamond Ballroom
- 3/09: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum
- 3/10: El Paso, TX at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
- 3/11: Lubbock, TX at Lonestar Pavilion
- 3/12: Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
- 3/15: Los Angeles, CA at House of Blues
- 3/16: Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- 3/17: Reno, NV at Knitting Factory
- 3/19: Boise, ID at Revolution Center
- 3/20: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theater
- 3/22: Seattle, WA at Showbox At The Market
- 3/23: Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
- 3/24: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- 3/25: Prince George, BC at CN Centre
- 3/27: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- 3/28: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Centre
- 3/30: Regina, SK at Brandt Centre
- 4/01: Saskatoon, SK at Credit Union Center
- 4/02: Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's
- 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre
- 4/10: Baltimore, MD at  Rams Head
- 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero

Related links:
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ICED EARTH To Kick Off North American Tour With VOLBEAT, HELLYEAH & THE SIXXIS; Limited Pressing Of 'Dystopia Tour Edition' Available Only At Merch Stands!

Heavy Metal legends ICED EARTH will be touring North America starting next week, hitting the road with VOLBEAT, HELLYEAH, and THE SIXXIS for an extensive 5-week trek. In regards to this upcoming tour, Jon Schaffer (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars/backing vocals) comments: "I'm completely stoked, VOLBEAT is one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael and the boys are great people. There is a lot of mutual respect and admiration, and I think we are in for a hell of a good time! This will be a package that won't soon be forgotten, I'm sure of that."

ICED EARTH will be touring in support of their critically acclaimed 10th studio album, 'Dystopia'. Released last year via Century Media Records, 'Dystopia' debuted at #67 on the Billboard chart and has since received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with Revolver Magazine naming it one of the 20 Best Albums of 2011 and declaring, "Twenty years after releasing their self-titled debut, this Florida five some has never sounded better."

To commemorate the tour, ICED EARTH are releasing a limited tour edition of 'Dystopia'. Currently available only at the merchandise stands on the tour, the 2-disc 'Dystopia' Tour Edition contains the original full-length album, as well as b-side covers of IRON MAIDEN "The Trooper" and BLACK SABBATH "Mob Rules," as well as the classic 17-minute ICED EARTH track "Dante's Inferno" re-recorded with vocalist Stu Block. The bonus disc also contains both music videos from 'Dystopia' - the title track and "Anthem" - as well as a 'Making of Dystopia' studio interview with the band, and exclusive cell phone skins and desktop backgrounds.

All upcoming ICED EARTH tour dates are below, so check to see when they'll be coming to a city near you!

6/18: Kool Haus in Toronto, ON

6/19: The Fillmore in Detroit, MI

6/20: Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA **headlining off date**

6/21: House Of Blues in Boston, MA

6/22: Paramount Theatre in Huntington, NY

6/23: Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY

6/25: House Of Blues in Chicago, IL **off date with HELLYEAH**

6/26: MYTH in St. Paul, MN

6/27: Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, MB

6/29: Crescent Point Place in Weyburn, SA

7/2: Shrine Auditorium in Billings, MT

7/3: Knitting Factory in Spokane, WA

7/5: Knitting Factory in Spokane, WA

7/6: Knitting Factory in Boise, ID

7/7: Knitting Factory in Reno, NV

7/8: Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA

7/10: The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA

7/11: Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ

7/12: House Of Blues in Las Vegas, NV

7/13: The Great Salt Air in Magna, UT

7/14: Mesa Theatre & Club in Grand Junction, CO **headlining off date**

7/15: Colorado Springs City Auditorium in Colorado Springs, CO

7/16: Sokol Auditorium in Omaha, NE **off date with VOLBEAT**

7/18: Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA

7/19: Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD

7/22: Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA

7/23: Norva Theater in Norfolk, VA

7/24: Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD

Related links:

ICED EARTH's Official Site

The Very SEXY Cristina Scabbia From LACUNA COIL Interviews ANTHRAX's Scott Ian & VOLBEAT's Michael Poulsen!

About a week ago, Columbus, Ohio was taken over by some of the best artists within Heavy Music for the event dubbed as "Rock on the Range". While the good folks over at Revolver Magazine were out there covering all the action, they had the genius idea to pass the microphone to the very sexy Cristina Scabbia from LACUNA COIL and had her sit down with ANTHRAX's Scott Ian and VOLBEAT’s Michael Poulsen. Check out the video below to hear the guys talk hangovers, Golden Gods controversy and to find out which ANTHRAX band member is Mr. Magoo.



Related links:
Revolver Magazine
Lacuna Coil
Anthrax
Volbeat

VOLBEAT Announce North American Tour With ICED EARTH & HELLYEAH - Tour Dates Available!

This just in: Denmark Rockers VOLBEAT will be returning to North America following their successful run at these years GIGANTOUR. Joining VOLBEAT will be ICED EARTH and HELLYEAH!

"I'm completely stoked, VOLBEAT is one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael and the boys are great people. There is a lot of mutual respect and admiration, and I think we are in for a hell of a good time! This will be a package that won't soon be forgotten, I'm sure of that," commented ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. "I want to thank VOLBEAT for the invitation, and I look forward to many years of laying down the metal as both bands continue to grow and reach new audiences around the world."

VOLBEAT North American Tour With ICED EARTH & HELLYEAH:

June 18 - Toronto, ON - Kool Haus
June 19 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
June 21 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
June 23 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
June 26 - Saint Paul, MN - Myth
June 27 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre
June 29 - Weyburn SK - Crescent Point Place
June 30 - Gibbons, AB - Boonstock 2012
July 08 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
July 10 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
July 11 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
July 12 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
July 15 - Colorado Springs, CO - City Auditorium

Related links:
VOLBEAT's Official Site
ICED EARTH's Official Site
HELLYEAH's Official Site

MEGADETH's Dave Ellefson Interviews LACUNA COIL's Cristina Scabbia!

Ever since the release of 'Th1rt3en', David Ellefson from Megadeth has been constantly releasing video updates from virtually every city that Megadeth has taken over. Recently, he grabbed Lacuna Coil's multi-talented vocalist Cristina Scabbia for the final clip of Gigantour, shot in Austin, Texas. Scabbia has been joining Megadeth onstage to sing a duet with Dave Mustaine on "A Tout Le Monde" every night, as well as opening the shows with her own band.



Megadeth and Lacuna Coil will be back on the road in May, for a short string of dates with Rob Zombie.

Rob Zombie with Megadeth and Lacuna Coil Tour Dates:

- MAY

11 at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
12 at Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, PA
16 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
18 at The Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, MI
20 at Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH
22 at La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI
24 at Tyson Center in Sioux City, IA
25 at Hartman Arena in Wichita, KS
26 at Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK

More dates to be announced.



Related links:
Megadeth's Official Site
Megadeth on Facebook
Megadeth on Twitter
Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil on MySpace
Lacuna Coil on Facebook
Empty Spiral
Lacuna Coil on Twitter
Roadrunner Records
Rob Zombie's Official Site
Rob Zombie on Facebook
Rob Zombie on Twitter

MEGADETH Celebrates The Success Of 'GIGANTOUR' With Their Crew - Video Available!

This past month, the 2012 version of Gigantour took over all of North America! This time around Dave Mustaine from Megadeth, who is the creator of Gigantour, brought with him Motörhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil! The very successful tour, which welcomed thousands of headbangers into the pit! The tour comes to a close today at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado.

Last night, at the Albuquerque, New Mexico stop of the 2012 GIGANTOUR, Megadeth organized a mixer for their devoted crew. Here is a video that bassist Dave Ellefson shot last night in midst of the party.



Related links:
Megadeth

Motörhead Prove Their Legacy At Gigantour In New York Rock City!

Last Saturday (January 28) we had the chance to catch the legendary Heavy Metal band Motörhead live and loud at New York City's WaMu Theater, located inside Madison Square Garden. The occasion? The 2012 version of Gigantour, which also featured Megadeth, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil! The sold out show, which welcomed over 6,000 headbangers, had a lot of ups and downs! While the bands all performed their very best, the volume for all four bands was too low for such a big show. As a result, many concertgoers felt ripped off! We can't blame them! Heavy Music is meant to be loud and proud.

As we all know not only is Motörhead one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands of all time, but lets not forget that their singer/song writer/bassist/badass Lemmy Kilmister is GOD! Or as Oderus from Gwar puts it: "the Metallic Pope"!

After over 35 years of extreme hard work, drinking, partying and taking all over the world, some may think that the band might be getting old and that they are becoming irrelevant. Rest assured that when it comes to Motörhead this equation does not apply, specially not after the release of their new album titled "The World Is Yours". The band sounds fresh, tight as hell, and just like with fine Whiskey: the more they age, the better they get.

From the moment they stepped on stage and faced the rabid fans who sold it out the show, the entire room went absolutely insane! In the many years we have been attending concerts, we have never seen a crowd throw so many Horns UP as they did whenever Lemmy interacted with the furious crowd! The band played classics such as "Ace Of Spades" and "Overkill". Additionally, drummer Mikkey Dee performed a very impressive solo!

SETLIST:

1) Bomber
2) Damage Case
3) I Know How To Die
4) Metropolis
5) Over the Top
6) The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
7) The One to Sing the Blues (Drum solo)
8) Going to Brazil
9) Killed by Death
10) Ace of Spades
11) Overkill

If there is a man that should have a statue in London's Trafalgar Square, its Lemmy Kilmister! And if Motörhead does not get inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame, we will personally start a riot! \m/

"Gigantour" 2012, featuring Megadeth, Motörhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil! Remaining tour dates!

February:

5 – K-Rock Centre – Kingston, ON
7 – General Motors Centre – Oshawa, ON
8 – Copps Coliseum – Hamilton, ON
9 – Palace of Auburn Hills – Auburn Hills, MI
10 – Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
12 – Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
14 – Myth – St. Paul, MN
16 – Prairieland – Saskatoon, SK
17 – Shaw Conference Centre – Edmonton, AB
18 – Big 4 Building – Calgary, AB
20 – Abbotsford Ent & Sports Centre – Abbotsford, BC
21 – Showare Center – Kent, WA
23 – Event Center at San Jose State University – San Jose, CA
24 – Gibson Amphitheatre – Universal City, CA
25 – Comerica Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
26 – Tingley Coliseum – Albuquerque, NM
28 – The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

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

Related links:
Motörhead
Lemmy on Facebook
Motörhead on Twitter