California alt-metallers DEFTONES have made the announcement that they have cancelled their planned shows in Ukraine and Russia. Not surprisingly, the decision emerges in light of the ongoing military conflict in the region with Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine. A statement issued by DEFTONES earlier today (March 29th) reads: “With deep regret, we will be cancelling...
NONPOINT And VRSTY Announce Spring U.S. Tour Dates
Florida hard rockers NONPOINT have announced a run of dates for their ‘Taken Apart + Put Back Together Tour‘. You can get all dates below. Coming along on the trek in the direct support role will be New York post-hardcore group VRSTY. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, April 1st. NONPOINT and...
FOO FIGHTERS Have Cancelled All Shows Following The Death Of TAYLOR HAWKINS
FOO FIGHTERS have officially canceled all of their previously announced shows following the death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins. Earlier today, the band released the following statement: “It is with great sadness that FOO FIGHTERS confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. “We’re...
KISS’s GENE SIMMONS On ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS: “Not Everybody Has The DNA To Run A Marathon”
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently made an appearance on “The Adam Corolla Show” and discussed how some of his fellow successful musicians are just not appreciative of what they have. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s not fair to point a finger, because everybody’s got their own dynamics with life and living experiences. But...
ALLEGAEON, ARKAIK And AENIMUS Announce Spring Tour Dates
Colorado extreme metal act ALLEGAEON have announced their “Terrestrial Takeover Tour” which is set to get underway this June. ARKAIK, AENIMUS and SUMMONING THE LICH will also be on the bill in the support roles. You can get the full list of dates below. ALLEGAEON with ARKAIK, AENIMUS and SUMMONING THE LICH tour dates: 6/4...
Classical Guitarist Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS With Beautiful Cover Of ‘Dee’
We lost legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads just over 40 years ago in a tragic airplane crash while on tour with the former BLACK SABBATH frontman. Since then countless tributes have been released in memory of the legendary guitarist in the form of cover songs and musical compositions. A Norwegian classical guitarist named Christina...
VOIVOD Announce North American Tour Dates For June
Legendary metallers and Juno Award-winning band VOIVOD have announced their North American tour dates for this coming June. Tour dates are in support of the band’s new album “Synchro Anarchy” which debuted at #2 on Billboard Canada’s Hard Music Albums chart, #6 Current Hard Albums in the USA, #7 on the UK’s Rock & Metal...
RAMMSTEIN Reveal The Full Track listing For Upcoming ‘Zeit’ Album
RAMMSTEIN have revealed the full track listing for their upcoming album “Zeit” which arrives on April 29th of this year. Last week, RAMMSTEIN launched a scavenger hunt in which the 11 songs on the album were represented by 11 “Zeit Capsules” that were hidden in various locations around the world. The coordinates for the first...
AS I LAY DYING Announce ‘Two Decades Of Destruction’ U.S. Tour With WHITECHAPEL
AS I LAY DYING are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with the “Two Decades Of Destruction” tour. Today, the band announced the U.S. leg of the trek will kick off on June 10 in Las Vegas. Joining the band for the 30 dates will WHITECHAPEL, SHADOW OF INTENT, BRAND OF SACRIFICE (June 24-July...
LORD AHRIMAN From DARK FUNERAL On THE LOADED RADIO PODCAST
Mikael Svanberg, better known as Lord Ahriman, from black metal band DARK FUNERAL joins us this week on The Loaded Radio Podcast. Mikael is a Swedish musician and composer best known as the primary guitarist, songwriter and sole founding member of DARK FUNERAL who have their new seventh studio album, “We Are The Apocalypse”, available...