SLIPKNOT: Corey Taylor Performing Two Solo Shows at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas
The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will be unveiling a special new Corey Taylor case on July 15th. The case will feature masks and uniforms that Corey Taylor has worn on stage with SLIPKNOT as well as some of his plaques, photographs and some other special memorabilia. To celebrate this special honor, SLIPKNOT’s Corey Taylor will be performing two solo shows at the Hard Rock. The first will be Poolside on July 16th with his Junk Beer Kidnap Band. The second will be a solo acoustic show at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock.
Posted July 09, 2010
Paul Gray dead at 38 in Urbandale hotel
Urbandale police are investigating the death of Slipknot's bass guitarist at a local hotel.
Paul Dedrick Gray, 38, of Johnston was found dead at approximately 10:50 a.m. today by an employee at TownePlace Suites, 8800 Northpark Drive, police said.
There was no evidence of foul play, police said, but the investigation is ongoing.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Toxicology tests will be done.
Check back at DesMoinesRegister.com for an more information.
-Des Moines Register website
My heart goes out to the family, and his wife, and his unborn child.
Posted May 24, 2010
OZZFest- Digital copy of Ozzy’s new album
OZZFest has announced all fans who purchase tickets for this summer’s explosive return of OZZFest, before June 18at LiveNation.com, will receive a digital copy of Ozzy’s new album, Scream, the day before the album is available in stores. It was also announced that all six dates on the Live Nation produced tour will feature all-in ticket pricing, starting as low as $30 per ticket when purchased in a 4-pack.
Posted May 20, 2010
Ronnie James Dio July 10, 1942 - May 15, 2010
One of the most powerful singers in heavy metal...You will be missed. ..m/
Posted May 15, 2010
All That Remains to engage fans from the studio
All That Remains have entered the studio to begin recording their fifth album to be released by Prosthetic Records / Razor & Tie this fall. To engage fans in the recording process, Phil Labonte (vocals), Oli Herbert, Mike Martin (guitar), Jeanne Sagan (bass) and Jason Costa (drums) have set up allthatremainstv , a streaming video site set up in their . Fans can look to the bands' social networking sites for detailed broadcast schedules, giveaways, and weekly chat sessions, but the feed is constantly streaming and any of the band members as well as the album's producer, Adam D from Killswitch Engage, may pop into the chat room at a random time.
While fans wait for the new album, they can find several of their favorite from the band's latest album Overcome on the Rock Band Network for the Xbox Marketplace. The new songs that are now available for download are "Days Without," "Undone," and "Forever In Your Hands."
All That Remains will also be embarking on a five date tour from June 8th through June 12th with Fear Factory throughout the Northeast/Tri-State area. Phil Labonte said, "We're really pumped to be getting out on the road with Fear Factory. We're having an amazing time in the studio working on the new album but it's always good to get out there in front of the fans and just perform. We've been cooped up in the studio so getting out on stage will be a nice break so once we get back in we'll be recharged to finish this heavy-ass record. Arrghhhh!!!!"
ALL THAT REMAINS
(With Fear Factory)
June 8 - South Burlington, VA - Higher Ground
June 9 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
June 10 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
June 11 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
June 12 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
Posted May 06, 2010
R.I.P. Type O Negative's Peter Steele
This one struck me pretty hard as I still listen to Type O Negative's. Mistress Juliya of Fuse TV posted on Twitter today the heart sinking message, "Peter Steele passed today," later adding, "He passed of heart failure today. Just spoke to Kenny [Hickey]." There has been no official statement, although KNAC is claiming to have confirmed at 11:15PM PST. Peter Steele, born Petrus T. Ratajczyk on January 4, 1962 in Brooklyn, was 48. Read my personal reflection inside and say your piece as well.
Posted April 15, 2010
Korn to release new album this Summer
Roadrunner Records announced today the worldwide signing of multi-platinum, genre-defining hard rock band Korn to the label. Korn III - Remember Who You Are is the band's ninth album overall and their first album for their new label. It was produced by Ross Robinson, who also manned the boards for the band's explosively definitive self-titled 1994 debut, as well as the follow up, 1996's Life is Peachy. Read more >
Posted Mar 31, 2010
Ronnie James Dio -Treated For Cancer In Houston - "I'm Gonna Beat This"
KIAH-TV Houston has issued the following report from Steve Simon:
He's been called the "Grand Wizard Of Classic Rock" and a heavy metal icon, but for the past few months 67-year-old RONNIE JAMES DIO has been known as a cancer
patient.
"Why come to Houston? It's the best hospital", Dio said as he got ready for a round of chemotherapy at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Monday.
Dio has been going to M.D. Anderson since late last year when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
"I've been poked and prodded in holes I never had before," Dio said. Read More >
Posted Mar 30, 2010
Fan-filmed video footage of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland losing his balance and falling off stage during the band's March 24, 2010 set in Sioux City, Iowa
Posted Mar 27, 2010
IRON MAIDEN Completes Recording New Album Producer, mixer, and engineer extraordinaire Kevin Shirley has just confirmed that the musical portion of the new Iron Maiden album has been finished. Shirley, who manned the helms for the band’s most recent film outing, Flight 666, in addition to several studio albums, has posted the following message on his online diary:
"There’s still work to do, but the band portion is complete and in the can, so to speak."
I know this kid will be really happy.
Posted Feb 17, 2010
Luna Mortis Calls It Quits and Withdraws From Primal Fear Tour Wisconsin female fronted metal band Luna Mortis has announced that they have decided to disband. Lead guitarist Brian Koenig issued the following statement regarding their decision to disband:Read morePosted Feb 17, 2010
Rock on the Range 2010 Lineup Includes Godsmack, Rob Zombie Are you ready to rock in the Midwest? Today, promoters for Rock on the Range announced the full ...Read More » Posted February 10, 2010
Black Label Society Drummer Craig Nunenmacher Quits Drummer Craig Nunenmacher has left Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, according a Twitter posting ...Read More » Posted February 10, 2010
DAVID ELLEFSON TALKS ABOUT HIS RETURN TO MEGADETH
David Ellefson has exclusively told Classic Rock about the motivations behind his return to Megadeth, after an eight-year absence. “It literally happened over the weekend,” says the delighted bassist. “And I can hardly believe it myself. There was clearly gonna be a change in the line-up, because James Lomenzo was leaving. Dave (Mustaine) and I talked on the phone, and all the feuds, all the arguments we’ve been having over the years just melted away. It just goes to show what direct contact can achieve!” MORE
Posted February 10, 2010
Ozzy Osbourne To Let Fans Choose New Album Title
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has announced that after the negative reaction to the plan of naming his new studio album, "Soul Sucka," he's going to allow the fans to pick it's name. Speaking to VH1, Ozzy said:
"This time, before I even announce what I'm going to call it, I'm going to get a list of names and post it on my website and find out which people like the best." Posted Feb 04, 2010
Classic Rock Slashpack details announced! The Classic Rock Slashpack release of Slash’s new album ‘Slash’ will be released in April 7 and includes giant poster, patch and 132-page magazine devoted to Slash!Posted Feb 03, 2010
Slayer, Megadeth and Testament's American Carnage Tour Dates Rescheduled East Coast Dates Confirmed. Read More > Posted Feb 01, 2010
Judas Priest And AC/DC Win Grammy Awards Two of the biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal walked away with Grammy awards last night as British metal legends Judas Priest picked up the award for Best Metal Performance, beating Lamb Of God, Megadeth, Ministry and Slayer, with their song "Dissident Aggressor," taken from their live album, "A Touch Of Evil: Live." Australian based hard rockers AC/DC also scooped the prize for Best Hard Rock Performance for their song "War Machine," which appears on their most recent studio album, "Black Ice" and the forthcoming "Iron Man 2" soundtrack. They were able to beat Metallica, Alice In Chains, Nickelback and Linkin Park in their category. Posted Feb 01,2010
DOWN
Down has tentative plans to meet in New Orleans shortly after the Super Bowl to map out 2010. This includes solidifying plans to record and release a 4th full length album!
Philip Anselmo: Hard at work with his record label; Housecore records, developing bands such as Warbeast and Evil Army. There are also plans to re-release the Crowbar albums through Housecore! Check out The Housecore Record's website.
Philip has also issued a statement on the Saints:
26-Jan-10
Philip: "On March the Saints"
Unbelievable! We shocked the world! Congrats to our New Orleans Saints, the coaches, the staff, the general manager and the owners!!! Even before this season started, just looking at the roster, I had an insane feeling this year could be THE year! Everyone knows how powerful our offense is, but the defensive side of the ball is underrated!!! Look at the post-season stats!!!
This has been, and will continue to be a season of destiny... there's just too many parallels to count here, but it all adds up: we have arrived! The Mighty NO Saints have cut the heads off two legends (Warner and Farve), now it's time to decapitate the third; one of our own hometown kids, Payton Manning. BRING IT BROTHER!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO THE F-ING SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!
As for perfection in parallels, I can't think of any other words more suitable than...
ON MARCH THE SAINTS!!!!!!!!"
Rex Brown:
There's has been a lot of talk about the surgeries for pancreatitis that kept him off the last Down tour. Rex has issued an update:
"After two major surgeries to close out 2009, I have recovered from pancreatitis and am looking forward to getting back to work with Down. I'd like to thank everyone for their support and well wishes during my illness and recovery."
Posted January 30, 2010
Megadeth Announces"Rust In Peace" 20th Anniversary Tour
American thrash metal legends Megadeth have announced that they will be heading out on the road in March to not only support their new studio album, "Endgame," but also to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their classic 1990 album, "Rust In Peace." The band will be performing the album from start to finish on the tour and will also be joined on the trek by fellow thrash metal titans Testament and Exodus.
Posted January 29, 2010
120 People Arrested At Metallica Concert In Chile At a recent Metallica concert in Chile, around 120 people were arrested and a policeman was injured when a large number of fans who did not have tickets attempted to force their way into the show. There have been a number of charges pressed including drug possession, disorderly conduct and drinking in public.
“A group of people tried to enter without tickets and Carabineros (militarized police) had to act, launching water,” Col. Miguel Angel Castro said.
The Metallica fans will meet their fate on Wednesday when prosecutors decide what should be done about the incident and those involved. Posted January 28, 2010
Slayer frontman/bassist Tom Araya will undergo back surgery and the American Carnage Tour as well as UK/European headlining tour dates are being cancelled. Slayer and Megadeth are working on rescheduling the American Carnage dates.
Posted January 14, 2010
System of a Down Reunion is hinted by Shavo Odadjia
System of a Down has not released an album since 2006 with their fifth studio release "Hypnotize." Shortly after, the band announced a "hiatus" on their website. Serj Tankian pursued a solo career in 2007's "Elect the Dead," and guitarist Daron Malakian collaborated with the drummer John Dolmayan for a more electronic sounding "Scars On Broadway."
On January 11, bassist Shavo Odadjia announced via twiiter "Are u guys ready for System???" This seems like the natural choice since almost all of the band members pursued some form of solo album, like KISS did, before they got back together.
Posted January 14, 2010
SOUNDGARDEN REFORMED AND IS GOING TO TOUR Posted January 2, 2010 byThe DREW
Manson
News...
In a recent interview with UK magazine Metal Hammer, Marilyn Manson revealed some interesting info about his career and personal life, which – if it’s true, anyway – might actually be more eye-opening than his recent spree of bizarre behavior before the press. For starters, he’s leaving his long-term contract with Interscope records, and second… well, you’d better get in here and keep reading.
Read more @ Metal Hammer
Slayer, Megadeth To Co-Headline "American Carnage"
With Testament as special guests, this marks the first time in over 18 years, the bands have toured the U.S. together. Read more
