Tag Archives: Heavy MTL

Ihsahn debuts new song at Heavy MTL

Posted by on August 11, 2015

Heavy MTL took place this past weekend and many fantastic bands performed, including Abbath, Neurosis, Beyond Creation, and many more but one of the highlights had to be Ihsahn as it was the first time he took a Canadian stage in 16 long years. To make it an even more special show, the former Emperor […]

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Insomnium announce North American tour with Omnium Gatherum

Posted by on March 6, 2015

Finnish progressive melodic death/doom metallers Insomnium released their latest album, Shadows of the Dying Sun, last April on Century Media. The band just wrapped up a tour supporting Dark Tranquillity in January, and have already announced their first ever headlining tour in the U.S. for the late summer and early fall of 2015. For direct support, […]

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Metallica, Slayer, Lamb Of God confirmed for Heavy MTL

Posted by on March 3, 2014

Remember when rumors circulated that Metallica was going to headline this year’s Heavy Montreal? Well, the rumors are true. But Metallica isn’t the only awesome name playing the Montreal summer festival. The lineup for Heavy MTL has been announced. Joining Metallica at the two day festival will be Slayer, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Epica, Exodus, […]

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Metallica Rumored To Headline Heavy Montreal

Posted by on February 27, 2014

Heavy Montreal, or Heavy MTL, has had some pretty stellar lineups in the past, and if the latest rumor turns out to be true, this year will be one of the biggest yet. The lineup won’t be announced until Monday March 3 (as teased in the video below), but it looks like Metallica may or […]

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High On Fire Not Playing Heavy MTL Or Heavy TO After All

Posted by on June 20, 2012

It looks like the organizers of Heavy MTL and Heavy TO spoke too soon, as it turns out that High On Fire won’t be playing those shows either due to Matt Pike entering rehab.

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High On Fire Still Playing Heavy MTL and Heavy TO

Posted by on June 13, 2012

According to a tweet, High on Fire will still be playing Canada’s Heavy MTL and Heavy TO festivals on August 11-12. High on Fire have cancelled all other shows as Matt Pike has entered rehab for alcohol issues.

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What Important Announcement Is System Of A Down Making On Monday?

Posted by on April 20, 2012

While they’ve played European festivals since reuniting in late 2010, System of a Down hasn’t done a full-blown American tour since 2006. Might that be about to change? We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but an announcement on the band’s Twitter account bears the cryptic message “Important announcement coming Monday. Stay tuned…” The tweet […]

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Deftones, Dethklok, Trivium And More Added To Heavy T.O. And Heavy MTL

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Deftones, Dethklok, Trivium and many others have been added to the lineup of both Heavy T.O. and Heavy MTL festivals. Previously announced bands include System Of A Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson and many others.

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Job For A Cowboy And Periphery Confirmed For This Year’s Summer Slaughter Tour

Posted by on March 20, 2012

The Summer Slaughter Tour has been a little off schedule in regards to announcing new additions to this year’s lineup. Last night, though, Job For A Cowboy and Periphery were officially confirmed for this year’s Summer Slaughter. The two bands join Cannibal Corpse, Between The Buried And Me, The Faceless, Veil Of Maya, Goatwhore and […]

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System Of A Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God And More Confirmed For Heavy T.O. And Heavy MTL

Posted by on March 16, 2012

For the past few years, Montreal’s  Heavy MTL has had some pretty solid lineups, while last year’s inaugural Heavy T.O. extended the festival to Toronto. And this year’s bill is no different, with System Of A Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God and many others confirmed for both festivals, taking place on August 11-12. […]

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