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THE BEST DUAL-GUITAR TEAM IN METAL?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Obviously we'd love you to vote for Slipknot in this Headbang blog poll.

TRIVIUM TOUR INTO THE MOUTH OF HELL IN MARCH 2010

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Trivium are pleased to confirm a 16-date UK headline tour in March 2010, in support of current album Shogun. Special guests for the Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour shows are currently being confirmed.

Singer/guitarist Matthew Heafy has this to say: “United Kingdom! As we said at Download, the UK was the first place in the world to truly embrace Trivium and make us feel like we had a home away from home on stage. The first several UK headline tours we did back in 2005 and 2006 were destructive, lethal and life-changing experiences we shared together: long sets... long tours... no frills, just our friends, our music and a good metal time. It's been a very long time since we've done a full blown, multi-date headlining UK tour... and man have we missed it. We mentioned at Download that it would be a while till we would return... and 2010 is just about that time. We're coming back with a vengeance and we're bringing some friends and we're playing some of our favorite venues. We hope to see you there!”

Tickets will go on sale for all shows at 9am on Monday 13 July for £16.50 regionally and £18 London from all usual box offices/ticket agents and by calling 0844 576 5483 or visiting www.livenation.co.uk/trivium.

The dates are as follows:

Fri 5th Mar – Cardiff Uni

Sat 6th Mar – Nottingham Rock City

Sun 7th Mar – Stoke Victoria Hall

Mon 8th Mar – Leeds Metropolitan University

Wed 10th Mar – Newcastle Academy

Thu 11th Mar – Inverness Ironworks

Fri 12th Mar – Glasgow Barrowland

Sat 13th Mar – Manchester Academy

Sun 14th Mar – Norwich UEA

Tue 16th Mar – Portsmouth Pyramid Centre

Wed 17th Mar – London Koko

Thu 18th Mar – London Koko

Sat 20th Mar – Oxford Academy

Mon 22nd Mar – Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall

Tue 23rd Mar – Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Wed 24th Mar – Bristol Academy

NICKELBACK EXCLUSIVE VIDEO WORLD PREMIERE NOW!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Noisecreep at AOL Music is presenting the exclusive world premiere of Nickelback's new video for "Burn It To The Ground," from their new album Dark Horse, in stores now.

GO HERE to watch Nickelback rock the crowd in this explosive new video!

We're also giving you the chance to win a free trip to Vegas and party with Nickelback! GO HERE to check out the "Party Like A Rockstar" contest for details.

THE PARLOR MOB: ROCKLINE

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Parlor Mob will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Monday July 13, 2009 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with The Parlor Mob by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com This broadcast will be available for listening for two weeks on the Rockline website beginning the day following the show.

IT'S IN THE CARDS...AND AT THE GAUNTLET

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DevilDriver's "It's in the Cards" from Pray for Villains is now streaming at TheGauntlet! Listen in the music player on the right a little ways down the page.

Listen to: "Resurrection Blvd." at ARTISTdirect

Also streaming: "Bitter Pill"

If you missed it: "Fate Stepped In"

And: "I've Been Sober" and "Back with a Vengeance"

Our good friends at MetalSucks.net and MetalInjection.net are helping sponsor the Thrash and Burn Tour 2009, headlined by DevilDriver and featuring all the bands below.

MUST OWN 5.1 SURROUND SOUND ALBUMS

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Metal Insider for adding Porcupine Tree and Opeth to your list!

UNEARTH HOST HEADBANGERS BALL

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you come home drunk on Saturday night, instead of eating the leftover cold fries and spilling the 2 liter of Coke all over yourself, why not have some self-respect and watch Headbangers Ball?

http://headbangersblog.com

2AM-3AM ON MTV2

SATURDAY'S VIDEOS - HOSTED BY UNEARTH

CHIMAIRA - DESTROY AND DOMINATE/HBB PREMIERE

UNEARTH - MY WILL BE DONE

SKINLAB - IN FOR THE KILL

SLIPKNOT - SULFUR

DREAM THEATER - A RITE OF PASSAGE

HATEBREED - GHOSTS OF WAR

CLUTCH - 50000 UNSTOPPABLE WATTS/HBB PREMIERE

WARBRINGER - SEVERED REALITY

JOB FOR A COWBOY - UNFURLING A DARKENED GOSPEL

ROADRUNNER BANDS UP FOR KERRANG AWARDS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Best Live Band: Slipknot

Best Single: Slipknot's "Psychosocial" AND "Dead Memories"

Best Album: Slipknot - All Hope is Gone

Best International Band: Slipknot and Madina Lake

Best Video: Slipknot "Sulfur"

VOTE NOW!

MEGADETH'S "HEAD CRUSHER" STREAMING NOW

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For those of you who missed out on the 24 hour download that concluded this morning, that doesn't mean you'll miss out on hearing the newest, head-splitting track from Megadeth's upcoming new album Engame.

GO HERE to stream it now and tell us what you think about it.

DRIVE RESURRECTION BLVD. AT ARTISTDIRECT

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Even more DevilDriver streaming today, this time at ARTISTdirect.com with "Resurrection Blvd."

Also streaming today: "Bitter Pill"

If you missed it: "Fate Stepped In"

And wha the hell: "I've Been Sober" and "Back with a Vengeance"

Our good friends at MetalSucks.net and MetalInjection.net are helping sponsor the Thrash and Burn Tour 2009, headlined by DevilDriver and featuring all the bands below.

TAKE THIS BITTER PILL AT NOISECREEP

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Noiscreep is streaming DevilDriver's "Bitter Pill" today, so give it a listen. We're releasing a track or two every day with a different partner, so make sure you check back with us each day until July 14th when Pray for Villains drops.

Make sure you leave those Creepers some comments. They work hard for the money.

THE 2ND EXCLUSIVE CLOWN PHOTO ON NOISECREEP

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GO HERE to check out the second exclusive photo taken by Clown of Slipknot for Noisecreep. com. This one is entitled, Dreaming Of Fake Skin.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE DEBUTS @ #7 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roadrunner Records is proud to announce that Killswitch Engage’s fourth album, titled Killswitch Engage, debuted at #7 on this week’s Billboard Top 200, shifting over 58,000 copies. It is the highest charting album of the band’s career. Killswitch Engage also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Music chart. The album, which is the band’s fourth effort for Roadrunner, was produced by noted knobsman Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine) and co-produced by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz.

KsE –whose lineup consists of Dutkiewicz, singer Howard Jones, guitarist Joel Stroetzel, bassist Mike D’Antonio and drummer Justin Foley— are also celebrating another huge accomplishment hot on the heels of their new album release! As Daylight Dies, the third album from these Grammy-nominated innovators, which was released in November 2006, has just achieved Gold certification. That album featured the Massachusetts band’s highest charting radio singles to date, including “My Curse” and the fan favorite, a “Killswitch’ed” version of Dio’s “Holy Diver.”

Additionally, As Daylight Dies is KsE’s second Gold release, as 2004’s The End of Heartache has also achieved Gold-selling status. The band’s DVD (Set This) World Ablaze is also certified Gold. With sales totaling nearly 80,000, the DVD is nearing Platinum status.

Killswitch Engage are spending the summer as a main stage attraction on the second annual Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest, alongside the likes of Marilyn Manson and Slayer.

Mayhem tour dates are as follows:

7/10/2009

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Marysville, CA

7/11/2009

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Mountain View, CA

7/12/2009

Glen Helen Pavilion

San Bernardino, CA

7/14/2009

White River Amphitheatre

Auburn, WA

7/17/2009

Cricket Pavilion

Phoenix, AZ

7/18/2009

Journal Pavilion

Albuquerque, NM

7/19/2009

Fiddler's Green

Englewood, CO

7/21/2009

Sandstone Amphitheatre

Bonner Springs, KS

7/22/2009

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Maryland Heights, MO

7/24/2009

Lakewood Amphitheatre

Atlanta, GA

7/25/2009

Verizon Wireless Music Center

Noblesville, IN

7/26/2009

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Tinley Park, IL

7/28/2009

Molson Amphitheatre

Toronto, ONT

7/29/2009

Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Scranton, PA

7/31/2009

Blossom Music Center

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

8/1/2009

Post Gazette Pavilion

Burgettstown, PA

8/2/2009

DTE Energy Music Center

Clarkston, MI

8/4/2009

Comcast Center

Mansfield, MA

8/6/2009

Verizon Wireless Music Center

Virginia Beach, VA

8/7/2009

Susquehanna Bank Center

Camden, NJ

8/8/2009

New England Dodge Music Center

Hartford, CT

8/9/2009

Nissan Pavilion

Bristow, VA

8/11/2009

Ford Amphitheatre

Tampa, FL

8/12/2009

Cruzan Amphitheatre

West Palm Beach, FL

8/14/2009

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Selma, TX

8/15/2009

Superpages.com Amphitheatre

Dallas, TX

To celebrate the release of Killswitch Engage, Take This Oath, the official Killswitch Engage fan club, is running “The Return KsE Fan Contest.” Some of the prizes include a backstage tour at a KsE show, air-guitaring on stage with the band, a Mike D. signature Ibanez bass guitar, a Parker P44 guitar finished with the Killswitch Engage album artwork and much more. The contest is open to everyone. For more information and to enter, visit http://www.takethisoath.com/thereturn.

IF THE KILLERS WERE BITTEN BY VAMPIRES...

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You'd have something that sounds like the Dommin.

The Dommin EP is out now! You can pick up your copy at Hot Topic, through Shockhound.com, and at any Dommin show while they are on the road with Lacuna Coil or Warped Tour this summer.

GO HERE to get it from Shockhound.com now.

Get a taste of the EP here...

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE CELEBRITY PLAYLIST

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Killswitch Engage have posted a celebrity playlist at MySpace! Listen to what they listen to on the road.

EXCLUSIVE DEVILDRIVER STREAM: FATE STEPPED IN

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The greatest metal video site on the planet, MetalInjection, is offering an exclusive stream of "Fate Stepped In" from DevilDriver's new album Pray for Villains. We would love it if you headed on over, gave it a listen, and left the MetalInjection guys lots of comments!

DEVILDRIVER - NEW SONGS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Listen to "I've Been Sober," the latest track at Blabbermouth released from Pray for Villains, out July 14th.

Keep checking in with us every day this week as a new song from the album will be posted somewhere on the net. We'll let you know each exclusive location.

TRIVIUM'S PAOLO DIVES RIGHT IN

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Paolo. In the crowd. No more needs to be said.

AMANDA PALMER & MICHAEL POPE INTERVIEW DOS

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Michael and AFP discuss filming at Lexington High School and its appropriateness for the lyrical content of the music. As well Michael talks about the timing affecting the treatment for each video. This interview comes from the Who Killed Amanda Palmer DVD: A Collection of Videos.

AMANDA PALMER & MICHAEL POPE INTERVIEW

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Watch this interview with AFP and director Michael Pope as they discuss the creation of video for music, the beginning of filming for the Who Killed Amanda Palmer videos, and specifically the video for "Runs in the Family." This interview is taken from the Who Killed Amanda Palmer DVD: A Collection of Videos.