Archive for May, 2012

May 15
Gwar

Lineup For Chicago’s Riot Fest Revealed

Posted by Chris Harris on May 15, 2012 in News

This, I could miss. The lineup for this year’s Riot Fest and Carnival in Chicago has been announced. The fest will take place on September 14 through September 16 at Humboldt Park and Congress Theater. Tickets will cost you $18 per day, with multi-day passes temporarily available for $36. More bands will be added to Read More

May 15
Dew-Scented

Dew-Scented Reveal New Lineup

Posted by Chris Harris on May 15, 2012 in New Records, News

German thrashers Dew-Scented have revealed their new lineup. Leif Jensen, the band’s vocalist, is the only original member. The band also now includes guitarists Rory Hansen and Marvin Vriesde, bassist Joost van der Graaf (didn’t he kill some chick in Aruba?), and drummer Koen Herfst. “I’m more than proud to be able to present you Read More

May 15
Aborted

Aborted Bassist Bails

Posted by Chris Harris on May 15, 2012 in Departures, News, This Blows

This isn’t cool. At all. I liked Aborted the way they were. I didn’t want my Aborted changing at all. It’s being reported that bass player J.B. Van Der Wal has left the band. Nothing’s been formally announced, and there’s no word yet on why J.B. bounced.

May 14
Yellow & Green

Listen To A New Baroness Song — Right Now!

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in News, Song Debuts

If you want to hear a new Baroness tune, head to the end of this post right now. The song is called “Take My Bones Away,” and while it doesn’t sound like anything from Red or Blue, I wouldn’t want that. Bands have to evolve, folks. Don’t be such whiny bitches about them going soft. Read More

May 14
Scott Weiland

Scott Weiland Back With Velvet Revolver?

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in Huh?, News

That’s the word, folks. Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland tells ABC News Radio that he’s reunited with Velvet Revolver…just a week after saying he’d be down to get back with the band that canned his ass years ago. “We’ve all grown a lot,” explains Weiland. “We’re able to put egos and differences and old… Read More

May 14
Maria Brink

In This Moment’s New Album Due August 14

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in New Records, News

My word, do I have a lot of shit on my plate. This site, my day job, the personal errands, the accounting, the pressure that comes with all that…it can be exhausting. I have been sleeping a lot lately, and feeling generally blah. I have a feeling it may have something to do with all Read More

May 14
Periphery

Periphery’s New Disc Due July 3

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in New Records, News

Mark it on your Victoria’s Secret Angels calendar, you dolphin flogger. It seems the cat’s out of the bag. What cat? The cat that knew when the new Periphery album would be in fucking stores. That cat. Thanks to a new print ad, we’ve learned that Periphery’s forthcoming LP will be in stores July 3 Read More

May 14
The Night Flight Orchestra

The Night Flight Orchestra: Debut LP Coming In June

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in New Records, News

That’s right, folks. There is a band called The Night Flight Orchestra, and in case you didn’t know, the band specializes in classic rock. It boasts a number of awesome metal dudes, including Soilwork’s Björn Strid and Arch Enemy’s Sharlee D’ Angelo. The Night Flight Orchestra will release its debut album, Internal Affairs, on June Read More

May 14
Becoming the Archetype

Becoming The Archetype LP Due This Fall

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in New Records, News

Dude, get pumped! Tonight, Howard Stern makes his debut on “America’s Got Talent.” Those new to this blog should know I listen to Stern daily, and while I am conflicted about his debut tonight on many levels, I think it might end up being pretty funny. For those living outside the states, Stern is a Read More

May 14
Animetal-USA

Animetal-USA Making American Debut At Anime Expo

Posted by Chris Harris on May 14, 2012 in Huh?, News

Yup. Animetal-USA — the band featuring Obsession frontman Mike Vescera, legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo, drummer Jon Dette and guitarist Chris Impellitteri — will make its live debut in the states soon. The American counterpart to Animetal — the Japanese heavy metal band that covered popular Japanese anime/tokusatsu theme songs — will deliver a set during Read More