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Soulfly Remain Politically-Minded With ‘Bloodshed’ Lyric Video
Max Cavalera's Soulfly are going back to the primitive. In fact, they're 'Savages.' The band has shared the lyric video for 'Bloodshed,' the debut single from the new album, titled 'Savages,' out Oct. 1 on Nuclear Blast. It's their first effort for the new label after a long stint on Roadrunner Records.
Avenged Sevenfold Contribute New Song to ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Apocalypse’
Avenged Sevenfold will continue their partnership with Activision and the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise by lending the song 'Shepherd of Fire' from their sixth album 'Hail to the King,' out Aug. 27 via Warner Bros., to 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Apocalypse.'
Asking Alexandria Share New Song ‘Until the End’ Featuring Howard Jones
Former Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones -- also of Blood Has Been Shed fame -- has turned up after a bit of a hiatus from hard rock since splitting with the New England metal behemoths in 2012. He lends his inimitable (and much-missed) voice to 'Until the End,' a brand new track from those U.K. muckrakers Asking Alexandria.
Behemoth Postpone ‘The Satanist’ Album Release to 2014
First, Polish metallers Behemoth dropped off the 2013 edition of the Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Now the band has elected to push back the release of its upcoming tenth studio album 'The Satanist.' The record is now due out in 2014.
Lillian Axe Cancel Texas Shows After Scary Road Accident
New Orleans hard rockers Lillian Axe were forced to cancel their shows today (Aug. 8) and tomorrow (Aug. 9) at Trees in Dallas and at the Scout Bar in Houston, respectively. The band was involved in a scary road accident while traveling to their Dallas gig.
Guitarist Tony Iommi Unsure of Future Black Sabbath Music
Black Sabbath dropped '13' earlier this summer. It was their first platter in years and it debuted atop the Billboard Top 200. Despite riding high, drummer Bill Ward sat out for the record and the tour due to contractual issues and guitarist Tony Iommi has been battling lymphoma. That leaves the notion of future music up in the air, which Iommi candidly discussed.
Rob Zombie Speaks Out About Local Skatepark Controversy
Relax, skaters and kids. Rob Zombie doesn't hate you. Really. Sadly, reports to the contrary have been blown out of proportion, as the singer's wife Sheri Moon Zombie petitioned the town of Woodbury, Conn., where they reside, to move a skate park next to their property due to the noise pollution that it creates. Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution but skateboard wheels apparently are, and that led
Hinder Join Candlebox for Dates With Saving Abel’s Jared Weeks on Vocals
Hinder will continue to tour sans vocalist Austin Winkler, who has taken leave from active touring since earlier this summer in order to deal with personal matters. The band will co-headline a trek with '90s alt grunge rockers Candlebox. Saving Abel's Jared Weeks will continue to fill the temporarily vacant vocal slot in Hinder. Clearly, Winkler's situation isn't "hindering" any touring.
AC/DC Limited Edition Platinum Wine on the Way This Fall
For those of you with discerning palettes and an appreciation for fine wine and quality hard rock, we've got good news. AC/DC will expand their wine portfolio this fall with the limited edition AC/DC Platinum, a vino that's spent two years in development. That means some serious TLC went into its creation.
Death Angel Reveal ‘The Dream Calls for Blood’ Release Date + Cover
American thrash legends Death Angel have shared the primal and apocalyptic cover for their new album 'The Dream Calls for Blood,' along with revealing a fall release date.