AMON AMARTH will embark on “The Great Heathen Tour” of North America this fall along with CARCASS, OBITUARY and CATTLE DECAPITATION. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will pillage its way across North America this coming November/December, razing 27 cities to the ground in its wake. The tour concludes with a special show at the...
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ARCHITECTS Announce New Album ‘The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit’; Watch Spy-Spoof Video For ‘Tear Gas’
ARCHTECTS have announced the release of their new studio album, “The Classic Symptoms Of A Broken Spirit” which arrives on October 21 via Epitaph. The band already released the record’s lead off single “When We Were Young” back in April and now ARCHITECTS have shared the hilarious, spy-spoof music video for the album’s second single,...
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CARNIFEX Announces Tour Celebrating Their 2007 Debut Album ‘Dead In My Arms’
American deathcore act CARNIFEX are set to hit the road this September for a run of dates celebrating their 2007 debut album “Dead In My Arms“. Support on the trek will come from SPITE, OCEANO, LEFT TO SUFFER and CROWN MAGNETAR. You can get the full tour itinerary below. CARNIFEX recently welcomed ex-DEVILDRIVER guitarist Neal...
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BEARTOOTH Drops The New Single ‘Riptide’
BEARTOOTH has dropped the brand new single, “Riptide” along with it’s accompanying music video which features frontman Caleb Shomo along with a group of interpretative dancers. Shomo says about the new BEARTOOTH track: “‘Riptide‘ is about trying to start a new chapter in life and trying to stop focusing on all of the negative things...
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LAMB OF GOD Drummer ART CRUZ To Play On Late Night With Seth Meyers
LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz is set to play with the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers later in July. Art’s appearance will take place between July 25 and 28, with the LAMB OF GOD drummer saying of the announcement: “So, Late Night With Seth Meyers just got heavy. Thankful for the...
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The Rumor Is That NITA STRAUSS Is Joining DEMI LOVATO’s Touring Band
Metal Sludge reports that the word is former ALICE COOPER BAND guitarist Nita Strauss has joined Demi Lovato‘s touring band. At this point, the information has yet to be officially confirmed and is strictly speculative. Demi Lovato is about to hit the road in support of her eighth studio album, “Holy Fvck“, which arrives on...
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Video: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Vocalist ZACK DE LA ROCHA Injures Leg During Chicago Concert
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE frontman Zack De La Rocha injured his leg during the band’s recent show in Chicago, Illinois on Monday night (July 11). Zack’s injury apparently happened while RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE were performing the song “Bullet In The Head” – the band’s fifth song of the evening at the United Center. Soon...
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NITA STRAUSS Leaves ALICE COOPER Band; Solo Festival Appearances Canceled
L.A. based guitarist Nita Strauss has announced that she will sit out of the ALICE COOPER BAND‘s fall 2022 tour and has cancelled her forthcoming solo festival dates. Earlier today, Nita issued the following statement via her social media: “After this absolutely incredible run in Europe, it is bittersweet for me to let you guys...
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Originally Wrote ‘Holy Diver’ For BLACK SABBATH Says WENDY DIO
According to Ronnie James Dio‘s widow Wendy Dio, the legendary singer originally wrote the classic track “Holy Diver” for BLACK SABBATH. With July 10 marking what would have been Ronnie James Dio‘s 80th birthday, the late singer’s wife made an appearance on Full Metal Jackie‘s radio show to discuss all things Ronnie. Reflecting on the...
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METALLICA’s ‘Master Of Puppets’ Downloaded Over 17 Million Times On Spotify Since ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
METALLICA‘s “Master of Puppets” continues to explode in popularity over the last week, with over 17 million Spotify downloads since the ‘Stranger Things‘ season 4 finale was released on July 1. “Master of Puppets” first hit Spotify‘s Top 50-Global chart within a few days of the episode first being made available on Netflix. According to...