Vio-lence have parted ways with guitarist Ray Vegas. With him gone, the band have recruited Bobby Gustafson (ex-Overkill) as a fill-in. The group commented: “Vio-lence would like to thank Ray Vegas for all his hard work and contributions to this band. It’s been an incredible year bringing Vio back to life and Ray was an…
As previously reported, Rush’s Neil Peart has sadly passed away following a battle with brain cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary drummer and some of the various posts can be found below: Geddy Lee (Rush): View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Overkill have announced a headlining U.S. tour. Exhorder and Hydraform will open. Tour Dates: 02/26 Anaheim CA – House of Blues 02/27 San Francisco CA – Slims 02/28 Las Vegas NV – House of Blues 02/29 San Diego CA – House of Blues 03/01 Phoenix AZ – Crecent Ballroom 03/02 Albuquerque NM – Sunshine Theater…
Metal Allegiance have added more special guests to their January 16 show at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Here’s the full list of participants: Dave Lombardo (Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Slayer, etc.), Dave Davidson (Revocation, etc.), Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, etc.), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (Misfits), Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz…
The full list of special releases for this year’s Black Friday Record Store Day event (November 29) has been posted. You can find a list of various rock/metal releases below. The full list can also be viewed HERE. Rock/Metal Releases: Acid Witch, “Black Christmas Evil” (7″ vinyl) Altitudes & Attitude, “Get It Out” (12″ picture…
During a recent interview with Underground’s Voice, Overkill’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth talked a bit about his new project with Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head), Mike Portnoy (Metal Allegiance, ex-Dream Theater, etc.), and Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance). He said the following: “It was a fun project. It was kind of a summertime hobby project. Phil, Mike,…
Lamb Of God have been added to Megadeth’s inaugural Megacruise. The Norwegian Jewel will set sail from Los Angeles, CA on October 13 and it will hit ports in San Diego, CA and Ensenada, Mexico before returning on October 18. Previously announced acts include: Anthrax, Testament, Queensrÿche, Suicidal Tendencies, DragonForce, Overkill, Death Angel, Corrosion Of…
It looks like Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head), Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill), Mike Portnoy (Metal Allegiance, ex-Dream Theater, etc.), and Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) are working on a new project. Demmel and Portnoy confirmed the news in the below posts. It’s worth noting that Demmel and Ellsworth previously performed with Portnoy and Menghi in Metal…
Metal Allegiance have announced that they will be performing Black Sabbath’s 1970 self-titled debut album in full during a special Halloween (October 31) show at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL. However, it’s worth noting that David Ellefson (Megadeth) and Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, etc.) do not appear to be taking part in this concert.…
Motörhead have announced that they will releasing 40th anniversary editions of “Overkill” and “Bomber” on October 25. Both albums will be available as hardbound bookpacks in two CD and triple LP formats and they will include previously unheard concerts from 1979. Fans will be able to purchase the records as a “1979” box set. Pre-orders…
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