LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Mark Morton Announces New Solo Album!

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Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has always been known for his ability to produce some of the most outstanding riffs and contribute to some of Metal’s most iconic albums. He was one of the few guitarists of our generation that seemingly makes it effortless to write bone crunching riffs for every single Lamb of God album that releases, and we will all now have the chance to hear his musicianship at an even further level in his upcoming solo album, “Anesthetic.” The Lamb of God shredder has announced that the release of his first solo piece will be unveiled to the world in 2019, featuring collaborations with a lot of his old and new friends in the music industry. Sirius XM Liquid Metal will be premiering the single for the album all day tomorrow, so be sure to tune in and check it out! Continue reading →

Just Announced: BARONESS & DEAFHEAVEN Co-Headlining US Tour Dates For Spring 2019

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Baroness, Photo credit: Ross Halfin

For the first time in nearly three years, Grammy Award-nominated US metal band Baroness will embark on a continent-wide, North American co-headlining tour with San Francisco post-black metal act Deafheaven this Spring 2019. Swiss avante-garde metal group Zeal & Ardor will perform as the opener. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 AM (local time). Continue reading →

Watch Ozzy Meet The Outrageous Mac Sabbath For Very The First Time! [Video]

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“What the f**k is this?” – Ozzy Osbourne

Not one for usually liking surprises, watch the hilarious moment when Ozzy Osbourne Prince of Darkness finally met Mac Sabbath! In the previously unreleased clip from Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour, three generations of the Osbournes – Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Jack’s daughter witness an exclusive performance by the fast food-parody kings for the very first time.   

Appearing from behind a red and yellow striped curtain, Ronald Osbourne and the fry-guys Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice and the Cat Burglar kick straight into “Frying Pan”,their hilarious reimagining of one of Sabbaths greatest hits “Iron Man”. Complete with a burning frying pan, a smoking grill, bouncing burgers, and other bizarre on-stage drive-thru theatrics, Ozzy won’t be forgetting this surreal surprise in a hurry!   Continue reading →

Review: CURRENTS – ‘I Let The Devil In’ EP [Official Music Video]

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Currents is the metalcore act that manages to fill up a hole in my heart. They don’t just take everything that makes metalcore great, they also take it to the next level! After having listened to ‘I Let The Devil In’ for 2 times I have realized that they are the band that the scene is missing!

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CHICAGO OPEN AIR 2019 Lineup Announcement!

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After the cancellation of Chicago Open Air in 2018 many of the festival veterans were heartbroken that our annual get together wasn’t happening this year. The reason behind the cancellation was that the producers didn’t feel they had a lineup that was worthy of the Chicago Open Air name. We certainly appreciate that they want to impress us and have standards for the lineup that they deliver. This year the festival is making it’s return although cut down to a 2-day festival rather than the 3 days it was in 2016 and 2017. The festival will again be held in Bridgeview, Illinois just right outside the Windy City of Chicago at Seat Geek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park) on May 18th and 19th. The festival always carries the heaviest lineup of bands in regards to all the other Danny Wimmer Presents festivals of past and present (Rock On The Range, Louder Than Life, Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville etc). While most other festivals are declared as hard rock festivals Chicago Open Air has been labeled a “metal festival”. We also last year had a brief chat with Senior Vice President of Festival Talent at Danny Wimmer Presents Gary Spivack and he spoke briefly about Chicago Open Air and the other festivals which you can listen to here.  Continue reading →

Most Anticipated Albums Of 2019

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There’s no doubt that 2018 has brought us several great metal releases from some of the biggest names in the business and more than a handful of noteworthy newcomers as well. As 2019 looms upon us in the coming weeks, there is plenty to be excited about for what the new year will bring us metal fans. Here is a list of some of 2019’s most anticipated metal albums to look forward to throughout the year: Continue reading →

EPICENTER FESTIVAL Lineup Announcement!

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The newly named EPICENTER FESTIVAL replaces Carolina Rebellion as the Carolina’s premiere rock and metal festival. The festival will still take place in early May on May 10th thru 12th. However, the location has changed and will now be held in Rockingham, North Carolina at the Rockingham Festival Grounds where Carolina Rebellion was originally held in its early years. The location change also brings with it some additional advantages for the festival. DWP has stated “With the move to our new site, we’re developing 140 acres into festival grounds, which will allow us to provide enhanced camping amenities, nighttime entertainment with no curfew, and expanded food and beverage offerings, all highlighted by a massive music lineup covering the spectrum of rock and alternative music.” Today the full lineup was released for the festival. We had several teasers which hinted at some acts like Tool, Korn and Judas Priest, so those headliners we certainly expected to be listed on the lineup.  Continue reading →

ABORTED Brutalise The UK/IR With TerrorVision Tour [Review + Photo Gallery]

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“…this was definitely one of the best tours in our career” – Aborted

32 back-to-back shows, in 32 days – after annihilating Europe with their sold-out “Hell Over Europe” tour, Aborted brought “TerrorVision” to the UK and Ireland for a whole week of goremageddon in support of the brand new album*. With Montréal’s extreme metal titans Cryptopsy as special guests, hot from the release of ‘The Book of Suffering – Tome II’, and support from the UK’s own Ingested and Unfathomable Ruination, this was to be the ultimate deathfest, and we caught it all on the opening night!

 “TerrorVision” is out now on Century Media Records and can be purchased here.

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REVIEW: JASON BECKER – ‘Triumphant Hearts’

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What comes to mind when you think of the term Guitar Hero?  Is it the video game? Is it your favorite guitar player?  For me, it was the obvious guitar icons like Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, etc.  It wasn’t until recently I learned the true definition of a Guitar Hero.  Two words: Jason Becker. Continue reading →