Heavy rockers Stone Sour and Pop Evil are two of rock’s hardest working bands, both in and out of the studio. It’s only fitting that these two juggernauts get together and hit the road for a hard-hitting U.S. run. Both bands are basking in the success of recent albums, and have been on the road for quite some time...
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MÖTLEY CRÜE CONFIRM FINAL TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST ALICE COOPER
Well, you know what they say – all bad things must come to an end. With that, seminal rock ‘n’ roll bad boys Mötley Crüe have confirmed their farewell tour. The announcement came today at the band’s press conference in Los Angeles, CA. Appropriately titled The Final Tour, it will be the band’s last headlining run of...
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INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE BLACK VATICAN WITH ZAKK WYLDE OF BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
We’re barely out of the gate in 2014, and Black Label Society are bringing in the New Year strong. This week, the band announced that their new album, Catacombs of The Black Vatican, is set for release on April 8. This will be the band’s ninth studio LP, and the long awaited follow-up to 2010’s Order of...
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COLLISION COURSE – A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE MUSTAINE OF MEGADETH
Thrash metal titans Megadeth recently completed their North America Super Collider Tour in support of their latest album of the same name. The disc debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200, and has garnered praise from fans and critics alike. I got a chance to sit down with frontman Dave Mustaine backstage at the...
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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...
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NEW CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR MEMPHIS MAY FIRE – INTERVIEW WITH KELLIN MCGREGOR AND ANTHONY SEPE
Modern metal champs Memphis May Fire are have been burning up venues across the country on the Feel This Tour this fall with good friends Sleeping With Sirens and Breathe Carolina. Special guest up-and-comers Issues round out the lineup, making for one hell of a show. Memphis May Fire are still touring off their 2012 effort, Challenger,...