American trashers Slayer will embark on a North American co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. Support on the trek will come from Exodus.
The dates are as follows :
JULY
20 Sovereign Center, Reading, PA
22 DTE Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI
23 Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
24 Heavy T.O. at Downsview Park, Toronto, ON Canada -
27 MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB Canada 29 Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK Canada
30 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB Canada
31 Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB Canada
AUGUST
2 Save-On-Foods Memorial Center, Victoria, BC Canada
3 Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC Canada
5 Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
6 WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA
Evenko has given out some new names for Heavy MTL 2011 that will take place on July 23rd and 24th at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, Qc. Kiss, Motörhead, Billy Talent, The Sword, Children Of Bodom and Opeth are going to be part of that first North American metal festival.
More names should be announced soon.
In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8, 2011, has been decreed as "Motörhead Day" in the city of Austin, Texas. This event coincides with MOTÖRHEAD's local performance at Stubb's Bar-B-Q on the evening of the band's dedicated day. Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The proclamation states:
Be it known that
Whereas,
The Live Music Capital of the World welcomes the band MOTÖRHEAD to our City for one of the many stops on its US Tour; and,
Whereas,
MOTÖRHEAD, founded by Lemmy Klimister [sic], recently celebrated its 35th anniversary of making music that has received worldwide recognition; and,
Whereas,
MOTÖRHEAD's current tour coincides with the U.S. release of its latest album "The Wörld is Yours"; and,
Whereas,
We extend best wishes for a great show in Austin and continued success for the band;
Now, Therefore,
I, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor of The Live Music Capital of the World, do hereby proclaim March 8, 2011, as Motörhead Day in Austin
The "Big Four" (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax) have announced a show in California for the U.S edition of the event, on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Get more informations and tickets at this location.
Commented Metallica : "You've probably heard us all say it . . . the vibe was just so incredible at last year's 'Big Four' shows that we can't stop now!! So we're finally bringing the love to our home turf on April 23, 2011 with 'TALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, and ANTHRAX in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club (yes, the more observant of you will note that this is the same spot where the Coachella festival takes place the weekend before).
It's true — this is indeed the only scheduled stop in America this go around, so we're hoping that you can head West to join us. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 28 at 10 a.m. PST and Fan Club members can check MetClub.com for pre-sale and VIP package info."
Motörhead, Mastodon, In Flames and Parkway Drive are confirmed for this year's edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place July 8-10 at Knebworth, UK.
Commented In Flames : "We have been in the studio since October recording our new album and we can't wait to come out and play the new song live. The U.K. has always been very good to us and we love coming back so this is something we really look forward to.", and Parkway Drive vocalist : "Holy crap, they're actually letting us play this thing!!! Sonisphere 2011!!! I don't think we can really describe how excited we are to play, and I think Jeff will probably die when Metallica play!”.
"The World Is Yours", the follow-up to Motörhead's 2008's album "Motörizer", will be available on December 13 via Motorhead Music in association with Emi Music Services. The track listing for the CD is as follows :
01. Born To Lose
02. I Know How To Die
03. Get Back In Line
04. Devils In My Head
05. Rock 'N' Roll Music
06. Waiting For The Snake
07. Brotherhood Of Man
08. Outlaw
09. I Know What You Need
10. Bye Bye Bitch Bye Bye
Roadrunner Records announced Kerry King of Slayer joining Megadeth on stage last week on the Jagermeister Tour show in Los Angeles, California. King joined Megadeth for the song "Rattlehead." Roadrunner states this was the first time he joined Megadeth since 1984.
Deftones has unveiled their new video clip "Sextape", produced by ZF Films. Watch the video below.
This track comes off the band's new album "Diamond Eyes", released on May 4 via Warner.
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo told MusikUniverse.net that he was the only member of the veteran thrash metal act to take part in the "Big Four" jam in Sofia, Bulgaria because his bandmates "don't do that kind of thing."
Many fans were surprised to see that Lombardo was the only musician from SLAYER to perform with members of METALLICA, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX at the end of the June 22 "Big Four" concert broadcast from the Sonisphere festival in Bulgaria.
Lombardo explained to MusikUniverse.net: "I'm the only one who knows how to jam! The other guys don't do that kind of thing. They know their music once it's written — they don't go up and improvise and enjoy themselves. Jeff Hanneman [guitar] does a little bit, but Tom Araya [bass, vocals] and Kerry King [guitar] don't."
During the MusikUniverse.net chat, Lombardo also shot down suggestions that SLAYER has recorded its last album following Araya's recent back surgery which forced the band off the road for a period of several months.
"SLAYER's days aren't numbered," Lombardo said. "Everyone goes through certain things. I went through an accident and needed surgery in 2004. But I wasn't on tour, so nobody knew about it. These things happen. You heal and you move forward." He added, "Tours and albums will keep coming out — they haven't stopped in 25 years and I don't think they're ever going to stop."
"World Painted Blood" , the new Slayer's video , is available and can be viewed below . This song is the title-track of the band's latest album , released on November 3 , 2009 via American Records .
Slayer.net, the official Web site of Slayer, posted the following press release:
The “Big Four”, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are bringing their historic European tour to the global stage by beaming the event via satellite to movie theaters around the world in a special HD cinematic event. These four legendary acts broke out of the underground thrash movement in the 1980’s to dominate the metal world, selling millions of records and packing arenas across the globe. Despite huge demand, these musical giants have never shared the same stage until now. The legendary June 22nd concert from the tour’s stop of the Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria will air the same day in 450 theaters in over 140 markets in the U.S., as well as beamed into theaters in Europe, Canada and Latin America. Delayed screenings are planned in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Tickets for “The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax” go on sale starting today Friday, May 21st in the U.S. and internationally starting Friday, May 28th at participating theater box offices and at www.thebigfourlive.com, where fans can also view the event cinema trailer.
In December 2009, the bands announced that they would be joining forces to take part in the traveling Sonisphere Festival for only 7 shows across Europe. Now, this one-time only event from the Sofia show makes it possible for fans far and wide to participate in what otherwise is a very limited run of dates. The high-definition concert presentation will memorialize the event and the impact will be amplified globally with the cinema screenings, making the dreams of fans around the world over become a reality.
Lars Ulrich of Metallica says of this historic announcement, "Who would have thought that more than 25 years after its inception, thrash metal's Big Four would not only still be around, be more popular than ever, playing shows together at stadiums all over Europe, and on top of that, coming to a movie theater near you in High Definition (for better or worse??!!). Bring it on!"
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian says “Damn, as if this Big 4 tour wasn't exciting enough now we get to be on the big screen worldwide! Metal at the movies, two big horns up! It is unbelievably gratifying that this means so much to the metal community around the globe. Get your tix, grab some popcorn and get ready to bang your head!”
Declares Slayer’s Kerry King, “I can’t believe someone didn’t make this happen 15 years ago! The fans finally get what they want. I think it’s awesome!”
Says Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, “The magnitude of this event hasn't really sunk in yet, and I am thrilled to know that people around the planet will be able to walk into a movie theater and experience the greatest line up of Heavy Metal in the history of the world!”
“The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax” digital cinema event is distributed globally by New York-based BY Experience.
Tickets for the one night only event are available now at presenting U.S. theater box offices and online at www.thebigfourlive.com. Tickets go on sale internationally from Friday, May 28th. Additional cinemas/countries may be added. Presently, over 800 cinemas worldwide will exhibit the concert event. Exhibition times may vary by territory. In the U.S., the program will commence at 7:30 PM in each time zone.
For more information and a list of participating movie theaters please go to www.thebigfourlive.com
Sep. 16 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sep. 17 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sep. 18 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Sep. 20 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Sep. 22 - Boston, MA - Agannis Arena
Sep. 24 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Sep. 28 - Atlanta, GA - Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Oct. 01 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
Oct. 04 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Oct. 07 - Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Oct. 08 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
Oct. 09 - Portland, OR - Rose Quarter - Memorial Coliseum
Oct. 16 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
More dates will be announced soon .
Buy your tickets on May 15 at Blackdiamondskye.com
The new album of Deftones , "Diamond Eyes" , is now available for streaming at this location , and here for UK fans .
"Diamond Eyes" will be released on May 4 via Warner . The track listing for the CD :
01. Diamond Eyes
02. Royal
03. CMND/CTRL
04. You've Seen the Butcher
05. Beauty School
06. Prince
07. Rocket Skates
08. Sextape
09. Risk
10. 976-EVIL
11. This Place Is Death
Three members of Slayer was interviewed by Full Metal Jackie on April 8 in Los Angeles . The chat can be viewed below . Slayer's latest album "World Painted Blood" was released on November 3 , 2009 via American Recordings .
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister was interviewed by BareBonesMusic.com at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards on April 8 in Los Angeles . Watch the chat below .
The documentary "Lemmy" , which examining the life and career of Lemmy Kilmister , premiered last month in Texas . Here is a review of the film .
A video clip for the song "Diamond Eyes" , the title-track of Deftones' new album , can be viewed below . The CD will be available on May 4 via Warner .
"Diamond Eyes" track listing:
01. Diamond Eyes
02. Royal
03. CMND/CTRL
04. You've Seen the Butcher
05. Beauty School
06. Prince
07. Rocket Skates
08. Sextape
09. Risk
10. 976-EVIL
11. This Place Is Death
Legendary Motörhead will tour UK at the end of the year to celebrate the band's 35th anniversary .
The dates are as follows :
Nov. 08 - Aberdeen, UK - Music Hall
Nov. 09 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 10 - Newcastle, UK - City Hall
Nov. 12 - Blackburn, UK - St. George’s Hall
Nov. 13 - Llandudno, UK - Arena
Nov. 15 - Derby, UK - Assembly Rooms
Nov. 16 - Manchester, UK - Apollo
Nov. 18 - Leicester, UK - De Montfort Hall
Nov. 19 - Bristol, UK - Colston Hall
Nov. 21 - Southampton, UK - Guildhall
Nov. 22 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange
Nov. 24 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic
Nov. 25 - Leeds, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 27 - London, UK - Brixton O2 Academy
Nov. 28 - Brighton, UK - Centre
Tickets will be on sale on March 19 , and will cost £26 everywhere , except in London where it will cost £32.50.
The new video clip from Deftones "Rocket Skates" is now available and can be viewed below . The song comes off the new album "Diamond Eyes" , to be released on May 18 .
Deftones have revealed the track listing for their new album entitled "Diamond Eyes" , which will be released on May 18 via Reprise :
01. Diamond Eyes
02. Royal
03. CMND/CTRL
04. You've Seen the Butcher
05. Beauty School
06. Prince
07. Rocket Skates
08. Sextape
09. Risk
10. 976-EVIL
11. This Place Is Death
The song "Rocket Skates" is available for streaming on youtube .
"Rocket Skates" , a song from the new album of Deftones "Diamond Eyes" , is now available for free download at this location .
You can also streamed it in the youtube clip below .
"Diamond Eyes" will be released on May 18 via Warner Bros Records , and the song "Rocket Skate" will be available "for purchase on Arpil 17 as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single pressing with a picture sleeve that supports National Record Store Day ."
Godsmack , Rob Zombie , Limp Bizkit , Deftones and Slash have been confirmed for the fourth annual Rock On The Range festival , to take place on May 22-23 at Colombus Crew Stadium in Colombus , Ohio .
Thrash metal band Slayer is forced to cancel its tour plans due to bassist/vocalist Araya's back problems (a cervical radiculopathy) . He suffers from intermittent attacks of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms.
The American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates with Megadeth and Testament are also cancelled .
Slayer's manager Rick Sales commented : "Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot , but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month." He added : "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
Canadian concert promoters Gillett Entertainment Group has announced the postponement of the "Canadian Carnage" tour featuring SLAYER, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD and SUICIDE SILENCE. The tour, which was due to begin on November 8, was called off after SLAYER frontman Tom Araya was ordered to undergo an immediate surgical procedure for a back injury, thought to be related to his on-stage activity. More information will be released shortly regarding the new Canadian dates.
A new five-minute trailer for the upcoming documentary on British Metal pioneers Saxon titled: "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", has been posted online.
The film, which is expected to be released in December, celebrates the group's 30th anniversary. The movie features guest appearances by: Lemmy, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee (Motorhead); Harvey Goldsmith, Danko Jones, Doro Pesch and more...
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American trashers Slayer will embark on a North American co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. Support on the trek will come from Exodus. 
Evenko has given out some new names for Heavy MTL 2011 that will take place on July 23rd and 24th at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, Qc.
In a proclamation made by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, March 8, 2011, has been decreed as "Motörhead Day" in the city of Austin, Texas. This event coincides with MOTÖRHEAD's local performance at Stubb's Bar-B-Q on the evening of the band's dedicated day. Local musician David Siddall reportedly made the formal request to the Mayor's Office, and a signed proclamation was issued on parchment with the official state seal.
The "Big Four" (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax) have announced a show in California for the U.S edition of the event, on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Slayer.net, the official Web site of Slayer, posted the following press release:
This fall , Alice In Chains , Deftones and Mastodon will be on tour together at the following dates/cities :
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister was interviewed by BareBonesMusic.com at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards on April 8 in Los Angeles . Watch the chat below .
Godsmack , Rob Zombie , Limp Bizkit , Deftones and Slash have been confirmed for the fourth annual Rock On The Range festival , to take place on May 22-23 at Colombus Crew Stadium in Colombus , Ohio .
Canadian concert promoters Gillett Entertainment Group has announced the postponement of the "Canadian Carnage" tour featuring SLAYER, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD and SUICIDE SILENCE. The tour, which was due to begin on November 8, was called off after SLAYER frontman Tom Araya was ordered to undergo an immediate surgical procedure for a back injury, thought to be related to his on-stage activity. More information will be released shortly regarding the new Canadian dates.
A new five-minute trailer for the upcoming documentary on British Metal pioneers Saxon titled: "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", has been posted online.
Motorhead performed their classic "Iron Fist" last night on the "Jimmy Kimmel live" television show. See the video here.
