Today, The Rock Revival is proud to announce that it will be welcoming Avenged Sevenfold to Musikfest 2013. On August 11, Musikfest goes metal as Avenged Sevenfold will headline the Sands Steel Stage and close out the 30th Anniversary of the ‘Fest with a vengeance. A7X cap off a stellar line-up of rock artists this year, including Skillet, Peter Frampton, B.B. King,...
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Deftones founding bassist Chi Cheng passes away
Today, the music world mourns the loss of bassist Chi Cheng of Deftones. Chi was taken to the emergency room this morning, and passed away at approximately 3:00am with his mother, Jeanne Marie Cheng, by his side. On the One Love for Chi website, Jeanne wrote, “His heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with me singing songs he liked...
Roaming on the Road with Deftones – A Conversation with Abe Cunningham and Sergio Vega
Deftones are one of the more unique and distinct acts in modern heavy music. One of the originators of the nu metal era, Deftones are not only still going strong, but are arguably at their strongest in the wake of their latest album, Koi No Yokan, released in November 2012 via Reprise Records. The band has been...
Rising From The Shadows – Vinny Appice & Mark Zavon of Kill Devil Hill
Iconic metal drummer Vinny Appice is back and as heavy as ever with his new band, Kill Devil Hill. I caught up with Vinny and guitarist Mark Zavon at the band’s hotel before their show at legendary rock club Dingbatz on their recently completed 2012 U.S. Tour. “I always wanted my own band,” Appice stated. Now, he’s got it. Appice started working...
Rock Stars Out In Full Force at 2012 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards
2012 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards Re-Cap Rock stars were out in full-force last night at the 2012 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards last night at Indigo2 in London, England. The evening, hosted by U.K.’s Metal Hammer Magazine, delivered with performances from Anthrax, Biohazard, Ghost, Watain, and others. Anthrax were also among the...
Bustle On The Range – Down at Rock On The Range 2012
Bustle On The Range – Down at Rock On The Range 2012 Metal supergroup Down brought their heavy brand of sludge metal to Rock On The Range 2012 to show all the young guns how it’s done. After a monster set, I caught up with guitarist Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat...