It seems as though Machine Head is forced to postpone their upcoming tour in an attempt to get their recent album, Bloodstone & Diamonds, out on time. The band's eight album is scheduled for a November 10th release via Nuclear Blast. The band has released a statement for the tour postponement: "It is with great disappointment that Machine Head must announce the postponement of our North American tour this fall. Our new album “Bloodstone & Diamonds” has taken longer to complete than expected and we had to make the difficult choice to either delay the album, let it go out as incomplete, or cancel the tour in order to properly finish and promote the album in the caliber it needs to be done. We decided postponing the tour was the best decision for the record. We feel this record is a milestone, we feel we have something truly special here, but getting there has been a challenge. Our vocalist / guitarist Robb Flynn just returned from a press tour where he was playing rough mixes and incomplete versions of songs for the press just to try and keep everything on time for our November release date. Refunds will be available for tickets at point of purchase. Look out for rescheduled American tour dates for the beginning of the year. All scheduled European tour dates will remain as scheduled. " The track listing for the upcoming album Bloodstone & Diamonds was also released. Track listing is as follows: MACHINE HEAD - BLOODSTONE & DIAMONDS 1. Now We Die 2. Killers & Kings 3. Ghosts Will Haunt My Bones 4. Night Of Long Knives 5. Sail Into The Black 6. Eyes Of The Dead 7. Beneath The Silt 8. In Comes The Flood 9. Damage Inside 10. Game Over 11. Imaginal Cells (Instrumental) 12. Take Me Through The Fire
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Check out the latest emerging super group. They're known as Devil's Highway. Comprised of Kyle Thomas (of EXHORDER, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY) on Vocals, Ralph Santolla (of OBITUARY, ICED EARTH, DEICIDE, DEATH) on Guitar Matt Brunson (of CROWBAR, KINGDOM OF SORROW) on Guitar Tony Laureano (of DIMMU BORGIR, 1349, NILE, ACHERON) on Drums and Steve DiGiorgio (of TESTAMENT, SADUS, ICED EARTH, DEATH) on Bass. The group seems to bring a ton of variety to the table and based on the teaser that they've released it seems as though it could come together nicely. Check out their first "unofficial" release entitled "Blighted Hous After going to Japan with Ralph, Tony and Steve [as the DEATH METAL ALLSTARS], we decided it was so much fun that we should make a real band." This might not be that heavy as compared to what I usually post about but it was very interesting. It seems as though Chris Cornell (vocalist of Soundgarden) has been talking to guitarist Tom Morello (of Rage Against The Machine.) Cornell is planning to show up at Morello's upcoming acoustic performance on September 26th for 15 Now. Both musicians have not performed together since the band broke it off in 2007. The performance should be an amazing moment for all fans of Audioslave. Who knows what will happen as a result of the event. It's possible that both Morello and Cornell will talk to Tim Commerford (bassist of Rage Against The Machine) and Brad Wilk (drummer of Rage Against The Machine) for a full on Audioslave reunion and possible album. One could only wish. Until then we will be waiting here "Like a Stone." You can learn more about Tom Morello's performance over at http://15now.org where the fight to raise minimum wage to fifteen dollars lives. Slipknot's new masks have been all the talk since their latest album announcement a few weeks back. We finally get to see what they look like in the band's recent music video for their second single off of .5: The Gray Chapter which is due out October 21st via Roadrunner Records. The new masks look kind of similar. The concept behind the video is that the band literally has something happen to each member altering them in some way. Corey blows up his face and Craig gets mauled by a dog just to mention a few. The drummer and bassist still don the same masks that both Joey and Paul wore. Corey's new mask makes him look like a Nemesis from Resident Evil making him even more bad ass. What do you think about the new masks. Are they as awesome as you thought they would be? Haven't seen the masks yet? You be the judge... check out the video below. It looks as though Megadeth has been forced to cancel their next eight weeks of performances including their show on Motorhead's Motorboat cruise. The official statement from Megadeth is as follows: “Due to complications arising from a previous cervical spine surgery, and upon his doctor’s strict recommendations, Dave Mustaine has cancelled all performances for the next 8 weeks. With rest and treatment, he is expected to recover and resume performing soon. The band was looking forward to the concerts and cruise, and is disappointed that they will not be able to see their fans. Megadeth expects to return to the road and will see their fans soon!” In addition to Megadeth's cancellation the cruise-line has slapped together a super group of epic proportions simply dubbed "Metal Allegiance." Despite Dave Mustaine not being able to join the cruise bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Broderick will be present. It's almost like Metal Masters. The jam session is currently jam packed with metal greats including:Philip H Anselmo (Down, ex-Pantera), Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), Chuck Billy (Testament), Chris Broderick (Megadeth), Jon Donais (Anthrax/Shadows Fall), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Mark Zavon (Kill Devil Hill), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Rex Brown (Kill Devil Hill, ex-Pantera), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater)
Current Metallica guitarist and former member of Exodus, Kirk Hammett, lends his fingers to the thrash band for their latest single "Salt The Wound." Exodus is currently working on their tenth studio album BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT due out October 14th via Nuclear Blast. Singer Rob Dukes departed from the band back in June and since then has been replaced by Steve "Zetro" Souza. This album marks the first album the band is putting out with vocalist Steve Souza since 2004's Tempo of the Damned. Well... the following statement shown in the picture is a direct quote from Chimaira vocalist and founder Mark Hunter. The band has called it quits after SIXTEEN years and SEVEN studio albums. The band tore my face off when I saw them open for UNEARTH at the Webster Theater in 2010 (I believe.) Best of luck to all the members and to Mark Hunter especially for keeping Chimaira alive for all those years. |
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June 2017
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