The Red Chord will be performing with original drummer, Michael Justian at all upcoming shows. Justian has not publicly performed with the group since the Maryland Deathfest of 2004, and replaces recently departed drummer, Brad Fickeisen. Justian left The Red Chord at the end of 2003, joined Unearth in 2004 and also spent time filling in for Trap Them, Earth Crisis, Shai Hulud and 108 in the interim.
Says guitarist, Mike McKenzie, "It's great to be jamming with Mike again. His approach to drumming is truly unique and amazing. Even though it has been about 6 years since he has played this stuff, his playing is stronger than ever. We've rehearsed almost every day for the last month and we can't wait to do this live again."
The first show with the adjusted line up will be this Wednesday, February 10th at the Hideaway in Johnson City, TN before meeting up with My Children My Bride, Chelsea Grin and Those Who Lie Beneath on the Burgers and Bowling Tour. ...Read More
Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth’s upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining 1990 album Rust In Peace in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth favorites. ...Read More
Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivered on their highly acclaimed latest album, The Concealers. Currently the group is more determined, energized, and focused than ever before to continue expanding upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to the Official Daath MySpace to see what they are all about.
Soil, fresh off a European tour with Shinedown, are about to set off on a U.S. tour in support of their new album, Picture Perfect. They are touring with Smile Empty Soul. Soil's single, "Lesser Man", is currently being broadcast on rock and alternative radio stations. Check on past the break for the tour dates.
Dark Tranquillity has just released the first official video off their new album, We Are The Void, entitled "Shadow In Our Blood". We Are The Void is scheduled to be released between the dates of Feb. 24 (Sweden) and Mar. 9th. (U.S.A.) by Century Media Records. The special edition of the album contains two bonus tracks, a DVD with a documentary of the making of We Are The Void filmed by Anders Björler (ex-At The Gates, The Haunted), two live videos, the making of the "Shadow In Our Blood" video, and more.
Chicago punkers Alkaline trio have released the video for their first single "This Addiction". The single following the same title as the new album, is set to be released 2/23/2010. The band is currently on tour and will be until the beginning of April with Cursive as the supporting band.
You can’t say you didn’t see it coming. It seems like the next logical step, being the child of two of the most talked about musicians of the 90s. In case you were unaware, Frances Bean Cobain is the only child of Courtney Love and the late Kurt Cobain. Cobain of course broke onto the scene being the unofficial poster boy of the grunge movement as lead singer of Nirvana. Courtney Love had been in bands for years but found the most success with her own project Hole. She was poised to start making more of a name for herself to counteract the tabloid rumors that she was feeding off of Cobain’s success with “Live Through This” , but he committed suicide mere weeks before Love was to set out on her tour in support of the album.
Over 15 years have passed since his death and while it’s not clear if his daughter plans to make this her career it is clear that fans are curious to see what the prodigal daughter has to offer. She will be singing on the upcoming debut from Evelyn Evelyn, which is the side project of Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls. The album is due to be released on March 30, and the track that features Cobain is called “My Space” which also features Andrew WK, Weird Al and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. Other musicians on the album include Margaret Cho, Eugene Mirman and members of Mindless Self-Indulgence.
So, about 10 years ago, I went into the local used CD/record store to check their metal selection. I was really big into Metallica and Pink Floyd at the time but I wanted something that was a bit more fast-paced, crunchier, and a bit crazier. As per usual, the counter of the store was stacked about 3 feet high with CDs and LPs they had just bought. And in a weird, almost fate-like circumstance, all of the CDs had their bottom spine showing (the one that has the plastic ridges and no information) showing except for one: Hellbilly Deluxe.
Legendary hardcore act Converge have finally announced U.S. Tour dates in support of their highly acclaimed new album "Axe To Fall". As of the the first 7 days of the tour don't have venues but this will change in the coming weeks and as soon as I find out where they are I will post them. In support of this tour will be: Coalesce, Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts and Black Breath. Read on for tour dates!
Valentine's Day is coming up fast and you still haven't made plans? Me either, but if you live in the West Hollywood / LA area I've got you covered. Join your fellow undead at The Roxy for the second annual Zombie Prom hosted by the indie group Saint Motel. What better way to spend Valentine's Day than to be dressed up in your best walking dead attire and feasting on bloody drink specials. If you play your cards right you might even end up being crowned zombie prom king and queen on stage. Joining Saint Motel will be Young The Giant (formerly The Jakes), Chasing Kings and Links. Zombie Prom is Saturday the 13th, tickets are $10 and you can grab them from The Roxy's box office or pre-order from the band's website.
In a recent interview with Classic Rock Magazine KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons had a few things to say about the late Michael Jackson. Simmons is going out of his way to say that there is 'no question' Michael Jackson was a child molester. Read on to see what he had to say as well comment so I can get your opinions on this.
Eparistera Daimones, the forthcoming debut album by Triptykon, the group founded by former Hellhammer / Celtic Frost singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior, will feature the epic artwork by renowned Swiss artist H.R. Giger and New York-based surrealist Vincent Castiglia.
Eparistera Daimones will also feature detailed credits, full lyrics and extensive liner notes to all songs and will be released via Century Media Records under exclusive license from Prowling Death Records Ltd. on March 22nd, 2010 (Europe) and March 23rd, 2010 (North America).
A special webisode series was launched today focusing on the album’s defiant artwork and musically sinister aesthetic. Read on for part one of this three part series. ...Read More
Richmond, VA's hardcore punk outfit Strike Anywhere have finally released the first video "I'm Your opposite Number" from their awesome new album "Iron Front".
Read on to leave a comment and let me know what you think as well as their upcoming tour dates with Four Year Strong! ...Read More
About a month ago Tool guitarist Adam Jones met up with King Crimson guitarist/founder Robert Fripp to discuss possibly rehashing the collaborative album they had started working on a few years back. Fripp recently posted about this on his online journal and had this to say...
"A fabbo lunch with Adam covering a wide range of common interests & experiencing, among which: the possibilities of continuing our album, begun in Los Angeles some 5-6 years ago; and go out speaking together."
Of course a project like this asks questions concerning what is going on with Tool considering there has been no info regarding a follow up to their last album "10,000 Days" as well as Maynard James Keenan setting out on his first full tour with Puscifer.
When Maynard was asked recently about all this he had this to say,"I can't sit still, so when those guys hesitate, it takes us so long to do stuff, and it's like a snake eating its own tail situation, 'cause then I get distracted and I go off and do a thing, and then I get blamed for not being around to do the (Tool) thing," he said. "But nothing was getting done when I was standing there, so I got bored and left. It's just an endless cycle."
It’s no secret that RATT are back and raring to go. The band is proud to announce April 20, 2010 as the release date for their Loud & Proud/Roadrunner debut, Infestation, an 11-song opus that is their first studio record in 11 years. The first single, “Best of Me,” is scheduled to impact rock radio on February 21. The song is available at all digital stores.
Trivium are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last fall’s “Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour” trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith.
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented, “We’re really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family. Nick’s drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can’t wait for everyone to hear the new song, ‘Shattering the Skies Above,” that we just recorded with Nick. I think it’s the best Trivium recording we’ve ever done; it’s raw, full of energy and I think Nick’s drumming really pushed us to a new level.”
The always industrious Trivium are wasting no time in the wake of this line up shift and are staying busy as they work their new skinsman into the fold. The band has recorded two brand new tracks: the aforementioned “Shattering the Skies Above” will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only God of War Blood & Metal EP, as well as a cover of Sepultura’s “Slave New World.” Video footage of the band and their new drummer recording “Shattering the Skies Above” is available after the break. ...Read More
We've got a special treat for all you metal fans out there, BD is proud to team up with Unearth to exclusively premier their new video for 'Crow Killer'. For those of you who bought the Special Edition of The March, this is a new version of the live video Unearth shot back in 2009 as part of the bonus DVD.
Vocalist Trevor Phipps comments; "The new Crow Killer video is a combination of both club and festival show footage as well as behind the scenes clips from tour. This edit of the video is different than the one seen on the special edition of The March as it is more of a compilation of what is on the special DVD itself. Go over to the horror movie fanatics site Bloody-Disgusting.com to witness the carnage, mayhem and party that we bring on and off the stage. See you on the road soon on the Atticus Metal Tour 2 March 4 – April 4!!!"
Unearth is headlining the Atticus Metal Tour 2 alongside Stick To Your Guns, Veil Of Maya, The Ghost Inside and Carnifex. In addition to the tour lineup, Darkest Hour, Stray From The Path and Your Demise will be joining the party on select dates. Get all the details at http://www.myspace.com/atticusmetaltour.
The Red Chord have released their most unrelenting album to date in Fed Through The Teeth Machine and are taking their show back on the road this Spring with a headlining tour!
They're bringing some of most talked about up and coming metal bands in the scene including Mychildren Mybride, Chelsea Grin and Those Who Lie Beneath.
Everyone that's seen The Red Chord live knows they have one of the most energetic and genuinely all around fun stage shows in metal. Couple that with the youthful vitality of the rest of the bands on the tour and metal fans across the US will be in for a night of huge pits, wrestling vocalists for mics and shredding en masse. ...Read More
Ernie Ball has recently partnered with longtime endorsee Slash, to provide the once in a lifetime opportunity for over 20 guitarists to attend a private masterclass with Slash in Hollywood, CA.
Hidden inside select packs of Ernie Ball electric guitar string sets are 5 different colored picks - Gold, Silver, Red, Black, and White. Each pick has a corresponding prize including: 20 - Tickets attend a private masterclass with Slash. 10 - Custom Ernie Ball Music Man instruments 20 - $500.00 Guitar Center Shopping Sprees 100 - Signed copies of Slash's solo record (available April, 2010) 1000 - Free packs of Ernie Ball strings.
Available exclusively at Guitar Center, over 1000 prizes will be available in all all Slinkys, Coated Slinkys, Classic Pure Nickel, and 7 String Sets. Promotion runs from February 2010 – May 2010.
The Official BD Podcast - Featuring discussions on all the latest horror news, reviews, and interviews. Hosted by Tex Massacre, Horror Guy Keenan, and David Harley.
Double Murder - Where horror movies are pit against eachother, featuring originals vs remakes, originals vs sequels, and more. Hosted by Danny! and Tim.
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview With JASON DARK Scribe Guido Henkel! Bloody-Disgusting talked exclusively with the author extensively about his new series, and about his thoughts on the so called “e-reader revolution”. Posted: February 2, 2010 @ 6:02pm Comments:0
