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King’s X to Tour for First Time Since Jerry Gaskill’s Heart Attack
King’s X will be returning to the road in September as direct support to Kansas. This is more than just a run of the mill tour announcement, because the band’s drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a major heart attack earlier this year. He has recovered enough to be able to get back on the road.
Stone Sour Offer ‘Gone Sovereign’ Song Snippet From Upcoming ‘House of Gold & Bones’ Album
Stone Sour will be releasing ‘House of Gold & Bones – Part 1‘ in October. The band is offering a snippet of the song ‘Gone Sovereign‘ from that album at houseofgoldandbones.com in exchange for a ‘share’ on Facebook or Twitter.
Hatebreed Furious After CNN Mistakenly Labels Them a White Power Band
Hatebreed are expressing their outrage via Twitter after a CNN opinion piece written by Lonnie Nasatir included them in a list of white power bands. Following an outpouring of protests from the band and their fans, Hatebreed’s name has since been removed from the article.
Matt Sorum Responds to Mike Portnoy’s ‘November Rain’ Criticism
Adrenaline Mob drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of Dream Theater) has never been shy in expressing his opinion, and a few days ago he tweeted a criticism of Matt Sorum’s drum work in the Guns N’ Roses song ‘November Rain’ off the album ‘Use Your Illusion I.’
August Burns Red to Release Holiday Album
It’s still the middle of summer, but Christmas will be here before you know it. August Burns Red plans to get you in the holiday spirit with their upcoming Christmas album August Burns Red Presents: ‘Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album.’ With an Oct. 9 street date via Solid State Records, the album will include holiday classics along with original songs. August Burns Red has released a holiday cover
In This Moment Offer Full Stream of New Album ‘Blood’ via Xbox Live
A week before its Aug. 14 release date, a full stream of the new In This Moment album ‘Blood’ is now available. The stream is free until Aug. 14 for those with an XBox Live subscription. The single ‘Blood,’ for which Loudwire premiered the video, has been out for a few weeks, and now fans can hear the rest of the band’s fourth album.
Monster Magnet Adds U.S. Dates to ‘Spine of God’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Monster Magnet has added some U.S. dates to their previously announced European tour. The band will kick off the ‘Spine of God’ tour in November to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut. They will be playing ‘Spine of God’ in its entirety during the tour, and U.S. fans will be able to catch shows in Brooklyn, Sayreville, N.J. and Philadelphia in December.
Linkin Park Offer U.S. Olympians Free Concert Tickets
The Olympics are in full swing in London, with the U.S. team racking up medals in many different sports. Linkin Park are showing their appreciation for the U.S. Olympic team by inviting them to attend one of their upcoming concerts for free.
Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Staind vocalist Aaron Lewis will host a charity golf tournament in Bernardson, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 11. The inaugural Aaron Lewis Invitational Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Crumpin-Fox Golf Club. Lewis and his wife Vanessa started the It Takes a Community Foundation, and proceeds from this tournament will benefit the R.H. Conwell Community Education Center in Worthington, Mas
Coheed and Cambria Release Video Trailer For Upcoming Double Album ‘The Afterman’
Coheed and Cambria‘s next release will be a double album, with the first one due later this year. ‘The Afterman’ will feature new bassist Zach Cooper and the return of drummer Josh Eppard. Cooper, of course, replaced Michael Todd after his arrest for robbing a pharmacy of prescription drugs in 2011.
Fear Factory Vocalist Explains His Appearance in Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Video
‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is an iconic video, with Nirvana playing a pep rally that turns into chaos. The song ended up being Nirvana’s biggest hit and propelled the album ‘Nevermind’ to the top of the charts. One thing you may not know, however, is that one of the kids in the video was Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell.
Metallica Special Effects Video From Mexico City Show Posted
Metallica’s eight-concert run in Mexico City has begun at the Palacia de los Deportes. A video of the ‘best effects’ during the opening show on Saturday, July 28 is now available (watch below). The nine minute clip includes shots of various pyro and lighting effects, including what appeared to be stagehands catching on fire.