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Korn's Jonathan Davis Bows Out of 'Twins of Evil' Tour Due to Exhaustion

Chad Childers — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:17:51 +0000

Korn's Jonathan Davis will not be joining the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson-led 'Twins of Evil' tour after all, as exhaustion has taken its toll on the singer.

Rocklahoma 2012

Critter — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:19:24 +0000

Rocklahoma.com

Only 3 words could possibly describe this year's line up for Rocklahoma 2012 "HOLY F#@KIN' S#!T" Just when you thought there's no way they could possibly beat last year, or the year before that. They always seem to find a why to outdo themselves & this year is no exception. This festival just keeps getting bigger & better. Every year offers an unbeatable line up of ass kickin' rock!

Foxy Shazam Announce Spring 2012 U.S. Tour

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:58:30 +0000

Even though Foxy Shazam are currently on tour with the Darkness, the psychedelic band has already announced a U.S. headlining tour for the spring. With opening bands Maniac and Cadaver Dogs, the tour kicks off in Brooklyn, N.Y. at Knitting Factory and wraps up in Los Angeles, Calif., at The Roxy. Foxy Shazam are currently [...]

Iron Maiden Announce 2012 North American Tour Based on 1988 'Seventh Son' Trek

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:04 +0000

Oh happy day! We are thrilled to report the news that Iron Maiden fans have been eagerly waiting for since their 2010 invasion of North America. Iron Maiden have just announced that the band will extensively tour North America in 2012 for two months from June through August with special guest Alice Cooper until July 21 and special guests Coheed and Cambria from July 21 until the end of the tour.

Marilyn Manson Announces 2012 U.S. Tour Dates

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:47 +0000

Marilyn Manson has unveiled dates for a spring U.S. tour that will see the shock rocker and his band hitting intimate theaters and clubs. These gigs are being called the first set of dates, so there’s more to come. The trek kicks off April 27 in Providence, R.I., and runs through a May 19 gig [...]

Ted Nugent Returns To Ardmore, OK!

Critter — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:30:14 +0000

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Prepare for full bluntal Nugity! The motorcity madman Ted Nugent returns to Ardmore OK. (04-19-12) Thursday, April 19th 2012 to the Heritage Hall with special guest Whiskey Myers for the Two Frogs Grill 19th anniversary bash! It's gonna be one hell of a party & family reunion. Joining Uncle Ted on stage original frontman Derek St. Holmes! I can't think of a better way to celebrate the spirit of all things wild & the Two Frogs Grill anniversary than with TED NUGENT!

Avenged Sevenfold Announce 2012 Tour Plans

Tree Riddle — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +0000

After taking a few well-deserved months off, Avenged Sevenfold have announced a handful of tour dates for this spring. In our interview with frontman M. Shadows late last year, he hinted that the band would hit Southeast Asia in 2012. Now, A7X have unveiled dates for not only Southeast Asia, but also the Middle East. [...]

Dir En Grey Forced to Cancel U.S. Tour

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:43:21 +0000

Japanese metal band Dir En Grey were set to head out on the road in support of their latest album ‘Dum Spiro Spero,’ but unfortunately they have to cancel the trek due to frontman Kyo’s throat condition. After much examination of Kyo’s vocal cords, his physician recommended that he not tour. As a result, Dir [...]

Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! Announce Co-Headlining Tour

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:25:38 +0000

Escape the Fate and Attack Attack! are joining forces to co-headline the This World Is Ours Tour, which will also feature the Word Alive, Mest and Secrets. Attack Attack!’s new album ‘This Means War’ dropped last month via Rise Records while Escape the Fate are currently in the studio recording the follow up to 2010’s [...]

Metallica Headlining Orion Music + More Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:16:25 +0000

Metallica just officially announced that they will be headlining the 2012 Orion Music + More Festival. The two-day fest of rocking musical evenings will be held on June 23 and 24 in Atlantic City, N.J. Along with Metallica, who will be headlining both nights, bands featured on the eclectic lineup include Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse and Avenged Sevenfold.

Mastodon's Troy Sanders: Current Tour Offers 'Prehistoric Cavemen' Experience

Joe Robinson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:28:35 +0000

So you’ve listened to Mastodon’s albums, you’ve watched their videos and maybe you even own a ‘Crack the Skye’ T-shirt. But what can you expect if you’ve never actually seem them in their natural element, onstage under the lights, amps cranked and rocking out? “I can definitely guarantee that they can expect four prehistoric, ugly, [...]

Trivium and In Flames Team Up for 2012 Tour

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:52:54 +0000

After being a part of this year’s Mayhem Festival and opening up for Dream Theater, Florida rockers Trivium show no signs of taking a break as they gear up for a co-headlining tour with Swedish metal act In Flames.

Rise Against to Embark on Winter 2012 Tour With A Day To Remember

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:59:11 +0000

Rise Against have revealed dates for the first leg of their 2012 U.S. tour. The trek will include the opening acts A Day To Remember and the Menzingers. The Chicago based Rise Against are heading out on the road in order to support their sixth studio album ‘Endgame,’ which was released earlier this year. Their [...]

Slipknot Reveals Plans for New Album After 2012 Tour

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:22:05 +0000

Slipknot fans received a bit of good news over the summer when percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan announced that the band was planning an American tour for 2012.

Now, Crahan says Slipknot is in the planning stages for the follow-up to 2008′s ‘All Hope Is Gone’ album, although it might be awhile before anyone gets to hear it.

Kid Rock Plans Fall Tour for Local Charities

Jeff Giles — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:31:28 +0000

With more than 23 million albums sold in the US, four Grammy nominations and three Top 40 hits, Kid Rock has been more fortunate than most. But even after more than a decade as one of the most successful recording artists in the world, he hasn’t forgotten the importance of reaching out to those in need.

In fact, that’s just what he’s doing with his fall tour, which has him visiting a series of small theaters across the country and donating the proceeds to local charities and individuals.

Former Breaking Benjamin Drummer Chad Szeliga Joins Black Label Society for Fall Tour

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:51:14 +0000

The drummer slot in Black Label Society has seen a lot of turnover in recent years. Former drummer Will Hunt left in early 2011 to resume his role in Evanescence.

This fall, the band is touring with Judas Priest. The man in charge of, as Black Label frontman Zakk Wylde puts it, “holding down the foundation of the black cathedral” will be former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga.

Slipknot Planning US Tour for 2012

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:18:31 +0000

Faithful maggots who have been pining away for new Slipknot since the release of ‘All Hope Is Gone’ way back in 2008 are going to have to keep waiting for awhile, because the band has no plans to record.

But fans in the US can take heart knowing that there’s an American tour on the horizon for next year, according to drummer Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan.

Chickenfoot Drummer Chad Smith Looks to Kenny Aronoff to Replace Him on Tour

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:41:10 +0000

Side projects aren’t supposed to conflict with a musician’s main gig, but sometimes it does happen — just ask Chad Smith, the longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer who also keeps the beat for the supergroup Chickenfoot.

The Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot have new studio albums coming out very soon. And with the likelihood that both bands will be on the road at the same time, Smith has called in a ringer to keep his ‘Foot stool warm: good buddy Kenny Aronoff.

Pukkelpop Festival, with 30STM, Foo Fighters and Good Charlotte, Canceled Following Deadly Storm

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:17:04 +0000

It has been an exceptionally bad summer for violent storms and stage-related mishaps at outdoor music festivals.

The latest such incident took place Thursday in Belgium during Pukkelpop, where at least five people died and an estimated 140 were injured after an intense thunderstorm hit the festival site and knocked down staging areas as well as tents and trees.

Scheduled performers during the three-day festival — an annual event since 1985 — included Good Charlotte, 30 Seconds to Mars and Foo Fighters.

Misfits to Unleash New Album, 'The Devil's Rain,' Launch US Tour in the Fall

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:35:22 +0000

There’s always been a Halloween-appropriate look to the Misfits.

So it’s only appropriate for the legendary punk band from New Jersey to release new music prior to trick-or-treating season. Get ready for ‘The Devil’s Rain,’ which comes pouring down on Oct. 4 and will be preceded by the start of a US tour.