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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Texas Hippie Coalition + Eve to Adam Team Up for 2013 'Highway Robbery' Tour

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:58:37 +0000

Though summer is a time for heading outdoors, there's still a lot of great music to be heard in the clubs across the country. One of the better indoor touring packages this summer finds Texas Hippie Coalition and Eve to Adam teaming up for the 'Highway Robbery' trek.

As I Lay Dying Drop Off Killswitch Engage Tour; Darkest Hour + The Word Alive Added to Bill

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:22 +0000

Following As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis' recent arrest on murder-for-hire charges, the metalcore act has chosen to vacate their support position on Killswitch Engage's North American summer tour. With As I Lay Dying pulling out of the tour, it has just been announced that AILD's spot has been filled by Darkest Hour along with Arizona metalcore act the Word Alive. Previously announced acts on the bill include Miss May I and Affiance.

Brian 'Head' Welch Performs First Full Set With Korn Since 2005 Departure

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Last night (May 15), Brian 'Head' Welch returned to the stage with Korn to perform his first full set with the band since leaving the multiplatinum act in 2005. A packed crowd in Belle Vernon, Pa., were the lucky bunch to witness Welch's return, and we've got all the details from the gig for you to sink your teeth into.

Motorhead, Rancid, AFI + More to Play Chicago's 2013 Riot Fest

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:08 +0000

Motorhead, Rancid and AFI are among the top acts playing as part of the 2013 Riot Fest at Chicago's Humboldt Park Sept. 13-15. The first wave of performers has just been revealed with Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 headlining the music weekend, along with the third mystery band.

The Cult Go 'Electric' for 2013 World Tour

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:49 +0000

The Cult are dipping into their history this year, choosing to perform the classic 1987 release 'Electric' in its entirety as part of their upcoming tour. The trek, dubbed 'Electric 13,' will kick off July 25 in San Diego and mostly centers on North American tour stops before jetting over to the U.K. in October.

Metallica Offer Preview of 'Kirk's Crypt' Exhibit at Upcoming 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53:02 +0000

Metallica's second Orion Music + More Festival is creeping up on us as summer draws near. To get fans pumped for the diverse fest, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed a mass of details about the 'Kirk's Crypt' exhibit, which will include meet + greets, Hammett's massive collection of vintage horror film posters and more.

In This Moment Shooting First-Ever Concert DVD

Chad Childers — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:19 +0000

In This Moment shows are something special, but if you happen to be in Madison, Wis., later this month, the performance may be a little more spectacular than usual. That’s because the band is shooting their first-ever concert DVD that night. The band has booked the Orpheum Theater in Madison on May 21 to shoot [...]

Slayer Carry On With 2013 Summer European Trek

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:44:55 +0000

Slayer are still in mourning over the death of late guitarist Jeff Hanneman, but fellow guitarist Kerry King and frontman Tom Araya have signed online to let their European and U.K. fans know that it won't dampen their plans to perform overseas this summer.

Anthrax to Shoot Concert DVD in Santiago, Chile

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:39:28 +0000

Anthrax are currently on the latter portion of touring behind their 'Worship Music' album and 'Anthems' cover EP and they've decided to capture the live experience while the band members are definitely clicking on all cylinders. The group revealed via their Facebook page that a new concert DVD will be filmed during their upcoming stop in Santiago, Chile.