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HIM's Ville Valo Discusses the Band's Longevity

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:32:21 +0000

With HIM turning out infectious hits for 15-plus years, it’s no surprise that the Finnish love metallers took home the prize for Most Dedicated Fans at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards. When we spoke to the band’s frontman Ville Valo recently, he talked about what keeps his passion for music alive after all these years, citing “the [...]

Shadows Fall Singer Brian Fair Discusses His Impending Fatherhood

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:22:22 +0000

Brian Fair of Shadows Fall is known as an energetic vocalist and performer onstage but he’s about to step into the role of new father as he and his wife are gearing up to be parents for the first time. While in his hometown for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival we spoke to [...]

Danko Jones Discusses His First Guitars and Admiration for Eddie Van Halen

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:22:53 +0000

Singer-guitarist Danko Jones and his band were recently confirmed for this year’s Uproar Festival after wrapping up an early 2013 tour with Volbeat. These new dates will find the group continuing to support their latest album 'Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue.'

Black Sabbath Announce Initial 2013 North American Tour Dates

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:18:01 +0000

In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘13,’ metal legends Black Sabbath are gearing up to hit the road, and have now announced four North American tour dates for 2013. The album is due out June 11 but the first single ‘God Is Dead?’ will hit radio airwaves this Thursday, April 18. The band [...]

Buckcherry Add More Dates to 2013 Tour

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:58:33 +0000

Buckcherry unleashed their sixth studio album, ‘Confessions,’ earlier this year, and the band has been touring relentlessly in support of the disc. They’re about to wrap up their trek with Kid Rock, but have now announced a whole new batch of 2013 headlining shows and festival gigs. In mid-April, Buckcherry will head over to Australia for various [...]

Sevendust Singer Lajon Witherspoon Talks Forthcoming Solo Project

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:26:29 +0000

There’s no doubt that Sevendust fans are stoked for the band's upcoming album ‘Black Out the Sun,' as well as the their tours with Coal Chamber and Lacuna Coil in support of the new disc. Now there is even more reason to be excited, as vocalist Lajon Witherspoon has announced that he is planning to release a solo album.

Stone Sour + In This Moment Unveil Dates for Revolver Road to the Golden Gods Tour

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:35:41 +0000

With Revolver’s fifth annual Golden Gods Awards being the ultimate metal party this year, nominees Stone Sour and In This Moment are hitting the pavement and taking the celebration out on the road for the first ever Road to the Golden Gods Tour.

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Sevendust Frontman Lajon Witherspoon Talks Romance, Date Nights + More

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:13:51 +0000

If you’ve ever seen Sevendust live, then you know vocalist Lajon Witherspoon is an energetic frontman onstage. Loudwire recently had the opportunity to talk to Witherspoon about his softer side as a husband and father. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Witherspoon shared his view on just what makes him so romantic and spoke about [...]

Metallica To Rock National Anthem + Throw Out First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:01:48 +0000

With a new album in the works, a 3D film set to arrive in the summer, plans for a second Orion Festival and a headlining gig at Revolver’s Golden Gods Awards, Metallica have a busy 2013 ahead of them. And now the year got even more awesome with the announcement that the band will step up to the metal plate by performing the National Anthem and throwing out the first pitch at the San Francisco Giants game May 3 as part of the first ever Metallica Night at AT&T Park.