Archive for the ‘Tours And Dates’ Category

I’m totally ready for the Endgame Tour coming this Saturday and just yesterday it was announced that Slayer and Megadeth fans will get their wish of bringing the Canadian Carnage Tour to U.S. soils. Properly titled The American Carnage Tour, Megadeth and Slayer are co-headlining and they are also dragging along bay area thrash legends Testament to top it all off. The only problem is that it’s only 26 dates and none of them are close enough for me to go. For everyone else that has the pleasure to make this, now is your chance to see history. I’m not angry or sad. I would love to see this tour but I’ve seen Megadeth, I’ve seen Slayer and I’ve seen Testament live. I would love to see them all on one tour and have one giant Metalgasm after another, but it’s not going to happen for me. Try to make it happen for you. Tour starts January 18th. It’s rumored right now that the final [26th] date will be in NY. Read the rest of this entry »

Friday night’s show was great. it was a much better turn-out than I expected; of course the classic bands always seem to draw a bigger crowd in this area. Warbringer opened the show with ferocity as usual and had the energy to get the crowd ready for the bands to come. The Berzerker, a band I had only heard of, made quite the impact with the death metal/grindcore infusion from Melbourne, Australia. A bit loud but they put on a great show too.

Krisiun has a brand new fan. Another band that I had only heard the name and just never had the interest to pursue Krisiun. Damn, I’ve been missing out. Read the rest of this entry »

L.A. Thrashers Early Man are hard at work recording a new album due to come out early next year. No name for the new album as of yet but it’s being produced by the legendary Jack Endino who has worked with Nirvana, High On Fire, Bruce Dickinson, and most recently 3 Inches of Blood. Until then you can catch Early man touring North America with Valient Thorr (U.S. Tour) and Priestess (Canada) Below are the tour dates. You can also check out video of Early Mike tracking some vocals at WhiplashWhiplashWhiplash. Read the rest of this entry »

Presser follows:

After months of anticipation, ANIMALS AS LEADERS – the acclaimed progressive instrumental solo project of 7- and 8-string guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi (ex-Reflux, touring guitarist of Born Of Osiris) – have announced their first tour dates, a three-week November trek throughout the south and midwest with Between The Buried And Me and Veil of Maya. The dates are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Fresno media presser:

The Root of All Evil contains a selection of completely re-recorded tracks from the band’s first three albums Black Earth (1996), Stigmata (1998) and Burning Bridges (1999), reenergized and upgraded by the band’s definitive line-up. The new record will be available in the US on October 6th, via Century Media Records.

I couldn’t make it to this years Mayhem fest, even though I really wanted to. I’m sure everyone that attended had a great time. I’ve seen most of the bands that were on the roster at least once but it would have been nice to see Slayer again. Every year I imagine it will get progressively better and I can’t wait to see what next year brings. Here is a message from the people that brought it to you. Read the rest of this entry »

News I kind of knew already but only had two know dates for. Lamb Of God along with fellow Virginians, Gwar are touring the U.S. with Job For A Cowboy opening. I’ll be hitting the October 21st show and interviewing Gwar and hope to shot some killer photos! I missed my Gwar interview back when they were in the state with Cattle Decapitation. This time around it won’t be missed, especially with Lamb of God headlining. I’m still not all that fond of Wrath but I’m not going to miss the show because L.O.G never comes around here. If this tour comes near you, hit it up and bring your game-face to the pit! Don;t forget to check out Gwar’s Lust In Space next week. Tour dates after the fold. Read the rest of this entry »

We went up to Danville Virginia this Saturday to check out the VA Death Fest at the Plan B. First I have to say that this was one of the worst venues I have ever been in. There were no windows, and when I say no windows I mean that there were holes for windows, just no glass. There were bars and screens. No A/C, just fans blowing around hot air. I can’t even imagine how hot it was on stage under the lights. There was no alcohol being served but maybe because it was an all ages show. Maybe it was because this place couldn’t afford a liqueur license, I don’t know. A few cold beers would have made it a bit cooler though. There was plenty of floor space and one corner was reserved as the smoking area even though I don’t think it made shit of a difference. A couple of bands didn’t show or showed late. Cover was 10 bucks and if you went to check out some underground death metal, then it was well worth it. Let’s get on to the bands.

Comparative Anatomy

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Legendary Hardcore punk/Thrash crossover pioneers D.R.I. are hitting the road again with a handful of confirmed dates. After a hiatus, Spike Cassidy, one of two remaining founding members is returning to the stage after surgery to remove cancer from his colon 3 years ago. It’s said that he’s on the path to a full recovery and that he is cancer free as of last year. The only other original member is Kurt Brecht, the vocalist. Having not made an album since 1995′s Full Speed Ahead, the band still tours when they can. I would love to see them hit my area, but it looks as if North Carolin is getting skipped. If these old bastards are coming to your town, GO! [dates after the fold] Read the rest of this entry »

Planet Caravan September 18th/19th Ashville, NC

So Atlanta Georgia had the Scion Rock Fest in February and it was a big hit. Thankfully, NC is showcasing their own show in Asheville at the Orange peel. Planet Caravan is featuring some great bands to include Clutch (headlining), Kylesa, Pentagram, Zoroaster, NC’s own Sourvein and many more. The full list is below. If you live in or near the area, come on out to The Orange Peel in Asheville and catch the show. One of my new favorite bands which doesn’t really fall in to the metal category, Astra, will be there too. Unlike Scion Rock Fest, Planet Caravan is NOT free. Hell, it’s not even close to being free. Tickets are $79.50 (Plus applicable fees) and can be purchases HERE. The exact scheduled line-up is to be announce later and a second stage will be right next door to The Orange Peel at Mo Daddy’s.  I’m going to try very hard to make it out there for the two day event and shoot some pictures and maybe get some interviews. If you can’t read the flyer then check out the full line-up after the fold. Read the rest of this entry »