Monthly Archives: February 2012

New Fear Factory Album “The Industrialist” Drops June 5 – US Tour Dates in May

Posted on February 29, 2012 by gearsofrock

Fear Factory’s new record The Industrialist will hit the stores on June 5, 2012.  Here is more from the press release: Candlelight Records today confirms June 5 as the North American release date for FEAR FACTORY‘s new album, The Industrialist. Produced by the band … Continue reading →

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Scorpions Tour Dates, 2012 Summer Shows in the US and Canada

Posted on February 29, 2012 by gearsofrock

The Scorpions are coming to North America this summer in June and July.  The German hard rockers will be supporting Comeblack, which saw its US release on Jan. 24, 2012.  Here are the summer dates: June 08 – Reno, NV … Continue reading →

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Be Part of Chevelle’s New Fan Music Video “Hats Off to the Bull”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by gearsofrock

Chevelle fans can now contribute to the band’s new music for “Hats off to the Bull.”  You just have to submit your Instagram photos that feature anything Chevelle related. From Chevelle’s official website: Ever wanted to star in a Chevelle … Continue reading →

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Halestorm “Love Bites (So Do I)” Live Acoustic Video

Posted on February 27, 2012 by gearsofrock

Rock band Halestorm performed a killer acoustic rendition of “Love Bites (So Do I)” for Kerrang! Radio.  Check it out below.  There aren’t enough women fronting hard rock bands these days and Lzzy Hale is one of the best rock … Continue reading →

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Motley Crue Back in the Studio Recording Brand New Song

Posted on February 26, 2012 by gearsofrock

Motley Crue is back in Tommy Lee’s studio recording a brand new song.  This news is coming off of the band’s successful Las Vegas spectacle and rumors of a fall tour with Kiss.  Here is more from bassist Nikki Sixx: … Continue reading →

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Pre-order Dee Snider’s New Book “Shut Up and Give Me the Mic” – Comes Out May 8, 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by gearsofrock

Twisted Sister frontman and reality TV star (Celebrity Apprentice/Growing Up Twisted) Dee Snider has a new book coming out on May 8, titled Shut Up and Give Me the Mic. You can pre-order your own autographed hardcover copy at Premiere … Continue reading →

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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Lineup and Dates – Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax

Posted on February 25, 2012 by gearsofrock

The 2012 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival will feature Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, and High on Fire.  Pretty much the best lineup in recent years. I just read that the main stage headliners will … Continue reading →

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Kiss By Monster Mini Golf Las Vegas Grand Opening March 15, 2012, Ceremonies Begin 1 P.M.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by gearsofrock

Kiss By Monster Mini Golf is opening to the pubic on March 15 in Las Vegas, near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.  If you are planning to attend the grand opening festivities, here is what to expect. 1:00pm ~ … Continue reading →

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“Bringing Metal to the Children” Book by Zakk Wylde Comes Out April 10

Posted on February 25, 2012 by gearsofrock

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society wrote a book “Bringing Metal to the Children: The Complete Berserker’s Guide to World Tour Domination” and it will be released on April 10, 2012.  However, this is not a children’s book by any stretch. … Continue reading →

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Overkill Streams “Electric Rattlesnake” from “The Electric Age”

Posted on February 24, 2012 by gearsofrock

Overkill is streaming a brand new bad ass thrash track from the upcoming The Electric Age.  ”Electric Rattlesnake” can be heard at the link below.  As you will hear and continue to hear…this band has been doing everything right over … Continue reading →

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