It was announced today that Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has parted ways with the band. No details on the reason for his departure have been released, accept for a general statement from the rest of the band on Slipknot’s website. Slipknot are currently recording music for a new album set to be released some time in 2014. Slipknot lead...
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ALTER BRIDGE UNVEIL FIRST DATES OF 2014 U.S. FORTRESS TOUR
Heavy rockers Alter Bridge have unveiled the first few dates of their 2014 U.S. Fortress Tour. After a one-off performance at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL back in October, the band jetted overseas for a European run with support from Shinedown and Halestorm. Now, the band will trek across their homeland beginning on April 14...
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THE 56th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS – 2013 ROCK MUSIC NOMINEES
After another year of great music, the nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards are in. The 56th installment of the iconic awards show is set to take place live on CBS on January 26, 2014 and will feature some of rock’s biggest acts and most legendary stars including David Bowie, Imagine Dragons, Queens of The...
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METALLICA – THE ROCK REVIVAL EDITOR’S CHOICE SETLIST FOR 2014
As the all-mighty Metallica prepare for their European tour this summer, they are letting fans pick the setlist. So, I figured The Rock Revival should throw it’s selections into the ring. Here’s The Rock Revival Editor’s Choice for Metallica’s setlist on their 2014 By Request Tour in Europe this summer: INTRO The Ecstasy of Gold – Death...
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METALLICA ANNOUNCE 2014 EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
Heavy metal icons Metallica have announced a 2014 summer tour that will see the band trek across Europe. The tour kicks off on May 28 in Helsinki, Finland and wraps up on July 11 in Warsaw, Poland. The tour consists of several festival stops, including a co-headlining stand with Iron Maiden at Sonisphere in Germany, as well...
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CALIFORNIA HEAVY – A CONVERSATION WITH TONY CASTANEDA OF KYNG
When In This Moment decided to embark on their Hellpop Tour this fall, they brought along an eclectic mix of heavy music. The four-band festival included In This Moment, gothic metalcore giants Motionless In White, sludgy death-metallers All Hail The Yeti, and, of course, Kyng. The self-proclaimed “California heavy” outfit brought a more traditional flavor...