Metal playlists from the underground
Van Halen’s North American tour has begun in support of A Different Kind of Truth (my favorite album at the moment). If you are going to an upcoming show, here is the setlist to expect: 01. You Really Got Me 02. Runnin’ With The Devil 03. She’s The Woman (new song) 04. Romeo Delight 05. Tattoo (new song) 06. Everybody Wants Some!! 07. Somebody […]
Some people have been asking about Metallica’s Orion Festival in Atlantic City on June 24 and June 25 at Bader Field. Yes, it is true that Metallica is one of my all-time favorites…but no, I will not buy tickets, can’t do it. Big Four at Yankee Stadium = Amazing. Metallica with Cage the Elephant and […]
Here is a blurb from an interview with drummer Sal Abruscato about the fate of LOA, transgender singer: “We’re not gonna play [anymore]. We moved out of our studio. We all kind of feel like we’re at the end. We’re never gonna make another record, because of those kinds of problems I was talking about […]
Eddie Trunk and other news outlets posted on the problems and drama surrounding the Black Sabbath summer reunion tour. The Black Sabbath tour after Download Festival will become “Ozzy & Friends” featuring Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde, and Slash. All other Black Sabbath shows are cancelled. Tony Iommi will then work on beating his cancer. Hopefully, Sabbath […]
Coal Chamber has reunited and is currently rehearsing for some shows end of this month and March. Dez (Devildriver) on vocals, Meegs on guitar, and Mikey on drums. Original bassist Rayna Foss is not part of the reunion, but they found a nice looking bassist in Chela Rhea Harper. I remember vividly watching these guys […]
Phil Collen of Def Leppard is currently playing acoustic guitar on VH1 Classic Rock Nights radio show with host Eddie Webb. His side project is pretty damn…different…but good. Check out Collen’s new singleand video from Manraze “Take On The World” at manraze.com.
Hellyeah featuring Vinnie Paul—the one and only legendary Pantera drummer—and Clutch are touring this spring. Here are the dates. Apr. 10 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva (CLUTCH only) Apr. 11 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club (CLUTCH only) Apr. 12 – Albany, NY @ Northern Lights Ground (CLUTCH only) Apr. 13 – Providence, RI @ […]
Here are the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards nominations by category. You can vote right now at the Revolver website. My picks are highlighted below…let me know your thoughts… Best Guitarist * Jinxx and Jake Pitts (BLACK VEIL BRIDES) * Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) * Willie Adler and Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD) * Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD) * Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick (MEGADETH) * Matt Heafy and Corey […]
English heavy metal band Iron Maiden announced North America tour dates for this summer. The tour is modeled on the 1988 “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Tour.” Jun. 21 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Jun. 23 – Atlanta, GA – Aarons Amphitheatre Jun. 26 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center Jun. 27 […]
Look for Rainbow’s final album featuring Dio in special format…only catch…you must actually visit a REAL record store: Rainbow’s 1978 studio effort, ‘Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll’ was a very significant album for the band, as it signaled the last Rainbow release to feature the legendary Ronnie James Dio. But despite Dio’s imminent departure from […]