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Metallica's Robert Trujillo + James Hetfield Talk Orion Music + More Festival at Press Conference

Anne Erickson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:51:35 +0000

Metallica's Orion Music + More festival takes place at Detroit’s Belle Isle this coming weekend (June 8 + 9), and frontman James Hetfield and bass player Robert Trujillo are already in town, taking in the Motor City. Yesterday (June 6), the singer and bass player joined Kyle “Gumby” Gunter and Hiran Deraniyagala of Detroit-based metal band Battlecross and others at a press conference in advance of the event.

Thousand Foot Krutch Book 2013 U.S. Tour With Love and Death, The Letter Black + The Wedding

Anne Erickson — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:51:00 +0000

Thousand Foot Krutch are hitting the road in 2013, and they’re taking along a lengthy list of openers, including former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch's band Love and Death along with the groups the Letter Black and the Wedding.

Sevendust Reveal 'Black Out the Sun' Album Art

Anne Erickson — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:59:28 +0000

Sevendust are coming back with a shiny new studio album, ‘Black Out the Sun,’ due out on March 26. Now, the guys have unveiled the official cover art for the release. Check out the simple-yet-impactful work of art in the image to the left.

Ex-Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Thankful to Have a 'Second Chapter'

Anne Erickson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:40:50 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is branching out with his own band, appropriately named Adler, and the band’s debut full-length, ‘Back From the Dead,’ carries a straight-ahead rock sound that proves Mr. A means business. Now, Adler is opening up about the message behind the album, and he says he hopes it gives him a fresh start in the music business.

Sevendust Announce Release Date for New Album 'Black Out the Sun'

Anne Erickson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:32:00 +0000

Sevendust fans, rejoice! The hard rock act has announced they will release their ninth studio album, 'Black Out the Sun,' on their own 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group) on March 26, 2013. The album’s debut single, 'Decay,' will reach active rock airwaves and retail outlets Jan. 22, 2013.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello: Not All Band Members Ready to Make a New Album

Anne Erickson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:54:50 +0000

With the 20th anniversary edition of legendary rap-rockers Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled debut on target to arrive Nov. 27, rumors have been swirling that the band might be planning a new album. Guitarist Tom Morello dashed any of those hopes in an interview with Billboard earlier this month, and now, he’s chiming in on why the band might not regroup for a new set.

Hinder Frontman: New Album is Reflective of 'Really Dark Drug Binge'

Anne Erickson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:12:39 +0000

Hard rockers Hinder are back with a new album, ‘Welcome to the Freakshow,’ out Dec. 4, and frontman Austin Winkler isn’t holding back when it comes to opening up about the inspiration behind the album’s heavy tracks. Winkler says most of the songs are a reflection of “a really, really dark drug binge,” which drove him to rehab after the band finished the album.

Flyleaf Singer Lacey Sturm Exits Band

Anne Erickson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:41:59 +0000

Big news out of the Flyleaf camp today, as longtime lead singer Lacey Sturm has announced her departure from the band. The news comes right before the group’s final album with Sturm, ‘New Horizons,’ will arrive in stores and online on Oct. 30 via A&M/Octone Records.

Iron Maiden Chosen as First Rock Band to Play Stockholm's Friends Arena

Anne Erickson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:18:50 +0000

The boys of Iron Maiden are breaking new ground for rock and metal, as the group will be the first rock band ever to play Stockholm’s Friends Arena. The 50,000-capacity venue is brand new, so Iron Maiden will christen the arena with their pummeling metal tracks on July 13, 2013.