Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sony Warehouse Fire/Looting Planned By Professional Robbers?

Posted by on August 31, 2011

We were devastated when we first heard that the UK warehouse for independent label distributor PIAS and Sony was burned to the ground and looted during the London riots. While we were happy to hear that two people were arrested, the case has taken a turn for the weird. According to The Telegraph, new evidence is […]

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And Now An Update From Max Cavalera and Greg Puciato

Posted by on August 31, 2011

It’s been a few months since we’ve heard anything new about Max Cavalera and Greg Puciato’s collaboration. The Soulfly/ex-Sepultura frontman already explained that the project was going to resemble Nailbomb, and The Dillinger Escape Plan singer revealed back in March that songs have taken shape. This week, though, both Puciato and Cavalera gave some updates […]

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Rush Signs New Label Deal With Roadrunner Records

Posted by on August 31, 2011

According to Billboard, Rush have just signed a new label deal with Roadrunner Records. The Canadian prog rock legends’ first release via Roadrunner will be a live album, followed by their new studio album Clockwork Angels in 2012. The band’s manager Ray Daniels had the following to say about their new label home: “After years […]

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Insane Clown Posse To Collaborate With Jack White…No Seriously

Posted by on August 31, 2011

Need proof that Detroit musicians stick together? Well here you go! It’s been announced that everyone’s favorite clown face-painted hip hop group, Insane Clown Posse, has collaborated with none other than Third Man Record impresario Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather). Take a moment to grasp this… The rock guitarist has […]

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Cannibal Corpse Confirmed For 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise

Posted by on August 31, 2011

Normally we don’t write up a full piece on every band confirmed for the 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise’s second edition. However, we thought it was a pretty big deal that the metal cruise just snagged none other than Cannibal Corpse. That’s right, the death metal legends are the latest band to be confirmed for […]

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Video: An 11 Year Old Girl Singing “Home Sweet Home” On ‘America’s Got Talent’

Posted by on August 31, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL2jWpbGD9c[/youtube] Ok, so Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” has been covered by a lot of people. In fact, this wouldn’t be the first time the song has been performed on a reality TV competition show. So what makes Ms. Anna Graceman’s cover on NBC’s America’s Got Talent stand out? Well, we hate to say it’s […]

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Ryan Adams Performs Acoustic Rendition Of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years”

Posted by on August 31, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82SaWx3-gks[/youtube] The alt country singer/songwriter has been noted as a secret metalhead, having apparently written songs inspired by Dio’s funeral and covered Alice In Chains’ “Nutshell.” However, Ryan Adams may have officially won us over with his cover of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years.” While on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (August 30), Adams performed an acoustic […]

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Win Tickets To Anthrax’s “Secret Show” In NYC!!

Posted by on August 30, 2011

Ok, so it’s not really that much of a secret anymore, but Anthrax (or “Satan’s Lounge Band” if you still want to play along) will be performing a free show on September 12 at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. And though tickets may be free for this intimate album release show, they’re […]

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Dee Snider and Oderus Urungus Join Cast Of Horror Comedy TV Show

Posted by on August 30, 2011

What would a TV show starring Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and GWAR’s Oderus Urungus be like? Well we’re about to find out. According to Deadline, the two singers have joined the cast of horror-themed cable channel FearNet’s first original series Holliston. For those of you who have no clue what this show is about (like […]

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