After recently wrapping up a U.S. headlining tour, DIR EN GREY are set to return to the U.S. supporting ASKING ALEXANDRIA and TRIVIUM on the Still Reckless Tour. Two headlining shows in Seattle, WA and St. Petersburg, FL are planned during the tour dates.
The band has plans for the U.S. release of Uroboros [Remastered & Expanded], a reissue of their 2008 album which brings fans 14 tracks, including the long version of “Sa Bir” that was only heard live before; the exclusive version of “Bugaboo” that was previously only available on the limited first press analog release; “Dozing Green” and “Glass Skin” with Japanese lyrics; and “Hydra -666-” the coupling track on single “Dozing Green.”
Tour dates: Wed March 7 The Showbox at Market Seattle, WA – headlining show Fri March 9 Senator Theatre Chico, CA Sat March 10 SOMA San Diego, CA Sun March 11 Rialto Theatre Tucson, AZ Tue March 13 Las Palmas Race Track Mission, TX Thu March 15 Red 7 Austin, TX Fri March 16 White Rabbit San Antonio, TX Sat March 17 Quiktrip Ballpark Grand Prairie, TX Tue March 20 State Theatre St Petersburg, FL – headlining show Fri March 23 Amos South End Charlotte, NC Sat March 24 The Norva Norfolk, VA Sun March 25 The National Richmond, VA Tue March 27 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
KING DIAMOND will make their long awaited return to the stage with their appearance at this summer’s Sweden Rock and Hellfest. Check out King Diamond‘s message below:
In celebration of MOTÖRHEAD 35 years on the road, on January 24th Motörhead Music/UDR is proud to present: The Wörld Is Ours-Vol 1 – Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else, a blistering DVD containing some of the finest moments from the band’s last tour, including the entire performance from Chile’s Teatro Caupolican, shot and filmed in classic black and white by Banger Films and Sam Dunn.
Songs from the shows in Manchester and New York are also included on the triple-disc digipack set, along with a series of extensive, in depth and exclusive interviews with the band, a bonus double live CD of the Chile show (including selected tracks from NY & Manchester), plus a photographed booklet documenting life on the road during the tour.
On January 26, MOTÖRHEAD make their return to the U.S. and Canada on the multi-bill festival, Gigantour, with MEGADETH, VOLBEAT and LACUNA COIL. The tour will kick off on Jan. 26 in Camden, NJ and run through Feb. 28 in Denver, and will include stops in NY (Jan. 28) and Los Angeles (Feb. 24).
When I was a little kid in grade school, I was busy riding my bike, playing video games, and watching cartoons. Well, these two kids have put me and all of you to shame by choosing to jam on classic extreme metal songs. Check out their awesome cover of DARKTHRONE‘s “Under a Funeral Moon.”
CANNIBAL CORPSE will unleash their twelfth studio offering March 12, 2012 via Metal Blade Records. Aptly titled Torture, the follow-up to 2009′s Evisceration Plague offers up 12 tracks.
While Torture marks the latest progression in the band’s sound, it also witnesses a return to what drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz accurately terms “the frenzied attack of Butchered At Birth (1991) or Tomb Of The Mutilated (1992).” Adds bassist Alex Webster on the outcome of the record: “We’re extremely happy with how Torture turned out. Erik Rutan did an amazing job with the production, and the songwriting and performances may be our strongest yet. We can’t wait until our fans get to hear the whole thing!”
MESHUGGAH have chosen Koloss as the title to their eighth studio album, set for North American release on March 27th and European release on March 23rd.
Drummer Tomas Haake has issued the following warning:
“As always, we try to take our music in a slightly different direction with each album and with Koloss we feel that we really nailed what we were going for. Organic brutality, viscera and groove all crammed into a 54-minute metalicious treat, best avoided by the faint of heart!!”
DEATH WOLF (formerly THE DEVIL’S WHOREHOUSE), featuring MARDUK guitarist Morgan Hakansson, has posted the video for “Ironwood” online. The band originally started out as Morgan‘s tribute to the MISFITS and SAMHAIN.
Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. Here is the band’s official statement:
“With the news that BLACK SABBATH’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.
“This comes as BLACK SABBATH –Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums)–are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the UK to continue to work with Tony. Further information will be released as it becomes available.”
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