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Daily Reload: Rob Zombie, Buckcherry + More

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:37:28 +0000

Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: - Rob Zombie Announces ‘Great American Nightmare’ Horror Experience + Concert Series: [Loudwire] - Buckcherry, ‘Nothing Left But Tears’ – Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere: [Loudwire] - Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I Must Have Been in a Cocaine Haze, Because I Can’t [...]

Dave Mustaine To Perform Metallica Song With Jason Newsted on Gigantour

Chad Bowar — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:21:11 +0000

With former Metallica members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted both on Gigantour this summer, there has been rampant speculation the two would jam an old-school Metallica song from the band’s Mustaine era. In an interview a few weeks ago, Newsted told SkullNBones that he and Mustaine have talked about playing some vintage Metallica songs together. “There is a chance [...]

Kylesa, Blood Ceremony + More Soar During Brooklyn Performance

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:58:57 +0000

Kylesa rocked out with New York fans over the weekend in Brooklyn at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with stellar support from Blood Ceremony, White Hills, Lazer-Wulf and Bambara. Although Kylesa went on at midnight, the crowd was fully awake for their performance and they brought the energy as they kicked off the set with [...]

Win a Newsted Meet & Greet Gigantour Prize Pack!

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:28:46 +0000

Calling all Jason Newsted fans! Loudwire is teaming up with Noisecreep to offer a lucky fan a jam-packed Newsted prize package that includes VIP treatment at a 2013 Gigantour show. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted’s new band, Newsted, have been confirmed to perform on this year’s Gigantour, which will also feature Megadeth, Black Label Society, [...]

Andrew W.K. to Perform 24-Hour Drum Session in World Record Attempt

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:50:24 +0000

If you've ever seen Andrew W.K. perform, you know that the man is able to conjure enough energy to power a small city. The singer's frantic stage presence has mesmerized crowds for well over a decade and the party rocker will now use his internal power for an attempt to break a world record.

Slipknot / Stone Sour Singer Corey Taylor Recites Haunted Encounter From New Book

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:23:12 +0000

Right on the heel's of Stone Sour's fifth studio album, 'House of Gold & Bones - Part 2,' and the release of Corey Taylor's second graphic novel inspired by the 'House of Gold & Bones' storyline, the Slipknot / Stone Sour vocalist is soon to release his second book, 'A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Heaven (Or, How I Made Peace with the Paranormal and Stigmatized Zealots and Cynics in the Process).' To help promote the upcoming memoir, Taylor has revealed a small, yet unsettling part of the book, which the musician reads aloud.

Rob Zombie Announces 'Great American Nightmare' Horror Experience + Concert Series

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:04:30 +0000

Rob Zombie's unparalleled dedication to horror continues with the announcement of his 'Great American Nightmare' concert series / horror attraction. Set to elicit screams and fear-induced hospitalizations in between live performances, the Great American Nightmare will open its doors for Halloween season, taking in brave guests on Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 10 - Nov. 2.

The Devil Wears Prada Unveil Release Date for New Album via Roadrunner Records

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:18:48 +0000

The Devil Wears Prada have announced that they will be releasing their as-yet-untitled new album Sept. 17 via Roadrunner Records. The new disc will be the group’s follow-up to their 2011 ‘Dead Throne’ and will be their debut release via Roadrunner Records in the United States. Producer Adam Dutkiewicz, who is the guitarist for Killswitch [...]

The Offspring, Bad Religion, A Day to Remember + More to Rock 2013 Epicenter Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:01:15 +0000

We've got news on yet another awesome 2013 festival to share with you. The fifth annual Epicenter Festival has just announced the first part of its 2013 bill. The Offspring are set to headline the event, with Bad Religion, A Day to Remember, Pennywise and many more confirmed to occupy the rest of the fest's lineup.

Buckcherry, 'Nothing Left But Tears' – Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:57:59 +0000

Buckcherry are unleashing ‘Nothing Left But Tears’ as a new single off their most recent album ‘Confessions,’ and Loudwire has the exclusive premiere of the track’s lyric video (watch above). Frontman Josh Todd displays his emotional angst in the song’s driving chorus, singing, “All the things you put me through / I still can’t stand [...]

letlive vs. Girl on Fire – Cage Match

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:51:16 +0000

With Black Veil Brides heading to Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame for the third time, it means that two new bands and their brand new songs will go head to head in the latest matchup. Hard hitting group letlive bring some heat with their fresh new track ‘Banshee (Ghost Fame)’ off of their forthcoming [...]

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Secures $8 Million Investment for Aircraft Maintenance Company

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:14:58 +0000

Along with acting as the vocalist for one of heavy metal's greatest bands, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is an accomplished pilot. The man could probably kick some ass in a fighter jet ala 'Aces High,' but Dickinson instead chose to pilot commercial aircrafts, including Maiden's own Flight 666 jet. Dickinson recently started his own aircraft maintenance business, Cardiff Aviation Limited, and the singer has just secured a near $8 million investment to help his company soar to new heights.

In Flames Singer Anders Friden Talks Touring, Social Media, Timeline for New Album + More

Full Metal Jackie — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:35:38 +0000

Anders Friden of In Flames was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Friden spoke all about trekking all over the world and being influenced by Slayer when In Flames began touring. He also expressed his love-hate relationship with today’s music industry, specifically social media, plus he mentioned that the band [...]

Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Must Have Been in a Cocaine Haze, Because I Can't Remember the '90s at All'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:25:47 +0000

Black Sabbath are currently enjoying some of their career's greatest success. Along with gaining critical acclaim, the band's newest album, '13,' has debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. -- the first time Sabbath have achieved that distinction since 'Paranoid' was unleashed in 1970. Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne may remember that achievement, but during a recent interview, Ozzy shared that he legitimately does not remember the 1990s.

Black Veil Brides Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame for Third Time

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:23:37 +0000

At the start of the year, the Black Veil Brides army came through for the band as they entered the Cage Match Hall of Fame for the second time and five months later they’re at it again as they enter the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame for the third time with their track ‘Revelation.’

DevilDriver Frontman Dez Fafara on Family Life vs. Rockstar Life

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:02:57 +0000

Frontman Dez Fafara is known for his intensity onstage, whether it’s with DevilDriver or with Coal Chamber, but in a recent interview with Loudwire he talked all about “shedding that skin” when he’s home.

Battlecross Members Kyle Gunther + Don Slater Check In at Orion Music + More

Anne Erickson — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:33:06 +0000

Detroit area natives Battlecross are set to release their second album for Metal Blade Records, ‘War of Will,’ which drops on July 9, and the guys are hitting the road hard in support of the disc. They kicked off a long run by representing Michigan at Metallica’s Orion Music + More festival last weekend on Belle Island in Detroit.

Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan Says All He Cares About is Playing With His Brothers

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:26:03 +0000

Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan and Slipknot were scheduled to perform at the Download Festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, U.K. this weekend (June 14-16), and before their set, Crahan opened up about what drives him as an artist and the future of Slipknot.

Shinedown Unleash 'I'll Follow You' Video

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:13:48 +0000

With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Amaryllis’ back in March of 2012, Shinedown have showed no signs of slowing down any time soon. The band recently premiered their latest video for the song ‘I’ll Follow You’ on VH1’s Top 20 Countdown and it can now be seen above.

Megadeth's David Ellefson Reveals October Release for 'My Life With Deth' Autobiography

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:14:11 +0000

As co-founder of Megadeth and longtime collaborator of Dave Mustaine, bassist David Ellefson has quite a life story to tell and that’s just what he’s offering up in his upcoming memoir ‘My Life With Deth.' Ellefson penned the autobiography over the last year with the assistance of writer Joel McIver and it's due out on Oct. 29 through Howard Books.