Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.
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Stone Sour + In This Moment Unveil Dates for Revolver Road to the Golden Gods Tour
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
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
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.
Metallica To Rock National Anthem + Throw Out First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game
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 Gian
Sevendust + Coal Chamber Team Up To Co-Headline 2013 U.S. Tour
Sevendust are teaming up with the reunited Coal Chamber for a 2013 U.S. tour. The two bands will be supported directly by Lacuna Coil, with Candlelight Red and Stolen Babies splitting opening duties.
Buckcherry Singer Josh Todd Digs Deep Into New Single ‘Gluttony’
Buckcherry have a big year ahead of them with their upcoming album ‘Confessions,’ due out Feb. 19. The disc's first single 'Gluttony' is quickly rising up the rock charts, while the band is currently in the midst of a headlining trek before hitting the road with Kid Rock for an arena tour across the States.
Zakk Wylde Celebrates Birthday With Launch of New Online Merchandise Store
What better way to celebrate your birthday than with the launch of a new online merch store! That’s exactly what guitar legend Zakk Wylde did for his 46th birthday today (Jan. 14).
Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album ‘Disarm the Descent’ on April 2
Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002's ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’
Megadeth Make Progress on New Album While Dave Mustaine Sells Gear From Old Studio
Megadeth spent 2012 touring nonstop but now the legendary metal group is hard at work on its 14th album.
Black Veil Brides Singer Andy Biersack Reflects on ‘Worst’ and Best Christmas Gifts
The Black Veil Brides army have a late Christmas gift to look forward to in the form of the band’s forthcoming album ‘Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones.’