The lineup has been revealed for next year’s LDB Fest. The event will be held at the Mellwood Art Center in Louisville, KY on February 27-28 and it will feature the following: Saves The Day, Terror, All Out War, Big Boy, Gridiron, On Broken Wings, Beyond All Doubt, Bulldoze, Burning Lord, C4, Division Of Mind, Everybody Dies, Face The Pain, Fatal Realm, Final Resting Place, xGAARGOYLEx, Hold My Own, Mongrel, No Guard, Orthodox, Prevention, Scarab, Stateside, Struck, The Final Agony, Walk Alone, Who Laughs Last, With Hate, and Wreckage. Tickets will be available on November 14.
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Genesis Publications Preparing To Release New Van Halen Book Authored By Alex Van Halen
Genesis Publications have announced a new Van Halen book authored by Alex Van Halen. Fans interested in receiving more information on the effort can sign up HERE.
The following was said about the book:
“In celebration of one of America’s greatest rock and roll bands, Genesis is excited to announce an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to his private archives, VAN HALEN offers a personally guided tour through the band’s legendary career.
Signed, written and curated by Alex Van Halen, this authorised publication opens the Van Halen family archive for the first time. The years 1978–1984 are explored through correspondence, tour memorabilia, album artwork, press material, musical equipment, unpublished photographs and much more – charting the brothers’ journey from childhood and the band’s formation to their debut and meteoric rise.
To be published as a signed limited edition book boxed set, register your interest today to be among the first to hear more.”
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Slayer Announce 40th Anniversary Edition Of “Hell Awaits”
Slayer will be releasing a 40th anniversary edition of “Hell Awaits” on May 15. The effort has been remastered/restored by Patrick W. Engel and it will include audio from a June 18, 1985 show at Zeche in Bochum, Germany.
Guitarist Kerry King commented:
“It’s the record where Slayer became Slayer. Jeff [Hanneman, late Slayer guitarist] and I were still trying to figure out who we were as musicians, and we were both infatuated with Mercyful Fate‘s ‘Melissa‘ album during the writing process for ‘Hell Awaits‘ That’s why there’s so few songs and most of ’em are pretty long. That’s the only time anything like that ever happened with us.”
The following formats are available:
Vinyl Box Set:
3 LPs total: 7-track Hell Awaits + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985):
– 60-page book (12” size)
– Hell Awaits album (in gatefold sleeve, 1xLP) mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025. Vinyl color = Fire Splatter
– Live From Bochum 1985 (in gatefold sleeve, 2xLP) – 18 live tracks never before released physically or digitally
– Replica ticket from the Bochum show
– Replica Hell Awaits tour laminate
– Hell Awaits tour poster (German dates)
– Slipmat
– Band posters
– Replica merch flyer
– Replica Satanic Wehrmacht newsletter
– 2 flyers
“Blood” Filled Liquid Vinyl (SLAYER store exclusive – Ltd. 666 worldwide):
7-track Hell Awaits album mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025
– “Blood” filled liquid vinyl – gatefold
CD Earbook:
Earbook includes 3xCDs – 7-track Hell Awaits CD + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985):
– Hell Awaits album (1xCD) mastered and restored from original 1985 production tapes by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in February 2025
– Live From Bochum 1985 (2x CD) 18 live tracks never before released physically or digitally
– 60-page 11” book
– Poster
Digital:
Includes 7-track Hell Awaits + 18-track live bonus audio (Live From Bochum 1985)
Pre-orders can be found HERE.
“Hell Awaits” (40th Anniversary) Track Listing:
01. “Hell Awaits“
02. “Kill Again“
03. “At Dawn They Sleep“
04. “Praise Of Death“
05. “Necrophiliac“
06. “Crypts Of Eternity“
07. “Hardening Of The Arteries“
08. “Hell Awaits” (live from Bochum 1985)
09. “Aggressive Perfector” (live from Bochum 1985)
10. “Captor Of Sin” (live from Bochum 1985)
11. “The Final Command” (live from Bochum 1985)
12. “Kill Again” (live from Bochum 1985)
13. “Crypts Of Eternity” (live from Bochum 1985)
14. “Fight Till Death” (live from Bochum 1985)
15. “Necrophiliac” (live from Bochum 1985)
16. “Haunting The Chapel” (live from Bochum 1985)
17. “Hardening Of The Arteries” (live from Bochum 1985)
18. “Black Magic” (live from Bochum 1985)
19. “Die By The Sword” (live from Bochum 1985)
20. “The Antichrist” (live from Bochum 1985)
21. “At Dawn They Sleep” (live from Bochum 1985)
22. “Show No Mercy” (live from Bochum 1985)
23. “Evil Has No Boundaries” (live from Bochum 1985)
24. “Chemical Warfare” (live from Bochum 1985)
25. “Praise Of Death “(live from Bochum 1985) -
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale Officially Announces His Retirement
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale has officially announced his retirement. The singer said the following:
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the ‘Snake, a special announcement for you. After 50 years-plus of an incredible journey with you, with Deep Purple, with Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, the last few years has been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock and roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans. And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig. But it’s time for me to call it a day. I love you dearly. I thank everyone who’s assisted and supported me on this incredible journey — all the musicians, the crew, the fans, the family. It’s amazing, but it really is time for me to just enjoy my retirement. And I hope you can appreciate that. Once again, I love you with all my heart. Fare thee well.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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AC/DC’s Melbourne, Australia Show Registered On Earthquake Monitoring Equipment
AC/DC’s November 11 show at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia was so loud it registered on equipment used to monitor for earthquakes. Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the concert hit the 2-5 hertz range on a seismograph.
Pascale said the following:
“The sound waves that people were experiencing nearby and feeling something through their bodies, that’s the equivalent to what our seismographs feel. We’re picking up the ground motion, we’re not picking up the sound from the air. So you’ve got speakers on the ground pumping out vibrations and that gets transmitted through the ground, but also the crowd jumping up and down is feeding energy into the ground.”
He also added:
“If everyone’s sort of bouncing in unison, it tends to amplify the signal so we can pick it up a little bit better. Whereas if it’s sort of just general crowd motion, like even at the grand final at the MCG [Melbourne Cricket Ground], we can still pick that up.”
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Glare Announce East Coast Tour With All Under Heaven
Glare have announced an East Coast tour with All Under Heaven. Here’s the dates:
01/15 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
01/17 Lakewood, NJ – Maggie’s Bar & Grill
01/18 Boston, MA – Sinclair
01/20 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
01/21 Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
01/23 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Altar)
01/24 Orlando, FL – Conduit
01/25 Hollywood, FL – American Legion Post 92
01/27 Tampa, FL – Crowbar
01/29 New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa
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