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REVOKER HEAD OUT ON TOUR WITH ANTHRAX + CHECK OUT THEIR 2ND TOUR DIARY!

Posted on June 6, 2012

Welsh lads REVOKER head out on tour with Anthrax today – this is just before their run of dates with Fear Factory and one off date with LAMB OF GOD. The guys are playing some killer line ups in the next few weeks!

…And if you’ve ever wondered what happens when the band are preparing for tour and whilst on the road, REVOKER have decided to give you a little insight. They revealed their first tour diary last week and this week sees the premiere of the second tour diary, which you can watch below:

Catch REVOKER on tour this summer – click here to find dates!

Buy REVOKER‘s ‘Revenge For The Ruthless’ here:

DIGITAL http://smarturl.it/Revoker
PHYSICAL http://smarturl.it/Revoker_CD

SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCE TWO DAY METAL AND HARD ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE US, ‘KNOTFEST’…

Posted on June 6, 2012

Step into an apocalyptic underworld where firebreathers, nightmarish creatures on stilts, fire and percussive light, and stunning visuals set the stage for an intoxicating and unforgettably sinister concert experience. The first-ever KNOTFEST–an extraordinary two-day metal and hard rock destination festival–will feature performances from SLIPKNOT, DEFTONES, LAMB OF GOD, DETHKLOK, SERJ TANKIAN, CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE URGE, PRONG, GOJIRA and more. KNOTFEST will debut in the heart of America on Friday, August 17 in Council Bluffs, IA at Mid America Motorplex and Saturday, August 18 in Somerset, WI/Minneapolis, MN at Somerset Amphitheater. A list of artists performing at each date is available online at: www.knotfest.com.

“KNOTFEST is a chance for us to bring the sensory-overload of a wild European carnival fest to the heart of America,” explains Slipknot’s M. Shawn Crahan (Clown). “We’re thrilled to delve deep into our catalogue and play a long set for fans. This festival is meant to be touched, felt, smelled and experienced by everyone on top of seeing an amazing day of rock and metal.”

Featuring two heavy-hitting stages of hard music, KNOTFEST will create an intoxicating spectacle, as fans descend into a decadent apocalyptic underworld featuring circus big-top tents, pillars of fire, and amusement park rides–including the legendary Ring of Fire carnival ride (Saturday only)–while masked performers, firebreathers and nightmarish stilt-walkers roam the festival grounds. Interactive graffiti walls and a drum circle made of junkyard cars will entertain fans and artists alike in the immersive, dark apocalyptic atmosphere. Upon entering the gates, sinister surprises including a Slipknot museum and powerful, vibrant art installations await around every corner for fans to discover and explore.

Tickets for KNOTFEST go on-sale Friday, June 8 at 10:00 AM EDT at the festival’s website, Ticketmaster and the box office. GA tickets and a limited number of VIP packages will be available with amenities ranging from early entrance, a shaded VIP bar and lounge with a main stage viewing area (21+ only), VIP catered meals, preferred parking and a meet and greet with Slipknot. To view all ticket and VIP options for both dates, visit: www.knotfest.com.

Visit www.knotfest.com, www.facebook.com/KNOTFEST and www.twitter.com/KNOTFEST for the most-up-to-date information.

Fri 8/17 Council Bluffs, IA Mid America Motorplex
Sat 8/18 Somerset, WI/Minneapolis, MN Somerset Amphitheater

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RUSH’S GEDDY LEE TALKS ABOUT BEING FIRED FROM THE BAND WAY BACK WHEN…

Posted on June 6, 2012

Geddy Lee formed a new band when Rush fired him in their early days – and he was doing better than they were when he was invited to rejoin.

But he believes the experience was a blessing in disguise because it set them on the road to becoming the band they are today.

The bassist and singer was dismissed long before the Canadian outfit made their first recording. It happened even before they’d become a three-piece. The band’s new manager, Ray Danniels, who is still with them, carried out both the firing and re-hiring.

Lee recounts the story in Classic Rock’s Rush Fan Pack, which includes a copy of the band’s new album Clockwork Angels and is available for pre-order now.

He says: “That was pre-history really. We hadn’t recorded yet and were still in our embryonic stage, and Ray came along. He had no real reputation yet as a manager or anything. He was just kind of an agent working in Toronto.

“So he started directing the band and he just thought I wasn’t suitable, for whatever reasons he had. I don’t know whether it was the way I looked, or my religious background – who the fuck knew?

“Anyway, he influenced them and they went along with it, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey, and I was out. They kicked me out.”

Rush were still laying the foundations of the band they’d become playing local drop-in centres with Lifeson, Rutsey and Lee’s brother-in-law Lindy Young on piano. After being dropped Lee formed a new outfit and joined them on the low-end live circuit.

“I started a blues band,” he says, “and I was, frankly speaking, doing better than they were. Then I got a call from John and he said, ‘Can we get together?’ Basically, ‘Can you come back? We’re sorry.’

“They had to go through whatever they went through. We tried it again and that’s really when the band started. We became this three-piece and we were really going in the same direction.”

Pre-order Classic Rock Presents Rush: Clockwork Angels Fan Pack.

RUSH GRACE THE COVER OF THIS MONTH’S CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE…

Posted on June 6, 2012

5…With an iconic trio on the cover. (That’s Rush, of course!)

The latest edition of Classic Rock is in the stores now, with Canadian legends Rush gracing their front page.

With a brand new album – Clockwork Angels, one of the best of their career – imminent, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart explain in an exclusive interview why they’re still going strong after all these years.

What’s more, the issue comes with not one but TWO sensational free gifts: 1. A 100-page book titled Dirty Deeds – a selection of the world’s best rock writing, with stories on Marc Bolan, Captain Beefheart, AC/DC, Muse, Metallica, The Ramones, Nirvana, Tom Waits and Dr Feelgood.

2. A brilliant CD called The Spirit Of Radio, featuring 15 summer anthems from Joe Bonamassa, Chris Robinson, UFO, Flying Colours, Killing Joke, Casablanca, Halestorm, Ginger, Europe and more…

All this and more in the July issue of Classic Rock (issue No.172), on sale now – click here to find out more.

…And don’t forget You can get the new interactive Classic Rock on your iPad and iPhone here: http://goo.gl/z4Yhu (in the UK) or here http://goo.gl/YUnR9 (for the US).

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DELAIN’S CHARLOTTE WESSELS AND MARTIJN WESTERHOLT TALK ABOUT COLLABORATING WITH FEAR FACTORY’S BURTON C. BELL…

Posted on June 6, 2012

DELAIN‘s Charlotte Wessels and Martijn Westerholt spoke to us about collaborations and their recent collaboration on the new album ‘We Are The Others‘ with FEAR FACTORY’s Burton C. Bell. Bell duets with Wessels on ‘Where Is The Blood ‘, which is based around a break up…but fear not, it’s not soppy in the slightest! Check out what they had to say about it below:

Click the links below to pick up a copy of DELAIN‘s new album ‘We Are The Others‘, OUT NOW:

iTunes
Amazon
Play.com

SLASH TALKS TO ALL AXESS ABOUT HIS FIRST GUITAR…

Posted on June 6, 2012

All Axess recently caught up with legendary guitarist SLASH to talk about his first ever guitar, as well as the guitar he has used on every album since the Guns ‘N Roses classic, ‘Appetite For Destruction’. The video interview can be found on the All Axess website by clicking here.

GOJIRA FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD OF BRAND NEW TRACK ‘LIQUID FIRE’ AVAILABLE ON THE BAND’S FACEBOOK PAGE…

Posted on June 5, 2012

GOJIRA are giving away a free track from their upcoming album ‘L’Enfant Sauvage‘ on their Facebook page. The track is called ‘Liquid Fire‘ and you can get your hands on it by clicking here to head over to the band’s Facebook page. BOSH!

The new album, ‘L’Enfant Sauvage’ features 11 tracks of mind-bending metal and as mentioned, it lands in stores on 25th June. The release will be available as a standard edition and a special edition / collector’s package, which includes two extra tracks and a bonus DVD, ‘Live at Les Eurock

DELAIN’S NEW ALBUM ‘WE ARE THE OTHERS’ OUT TODAY!

Posted on June 4, 2012


DELAIN
‘s new album ‘We Are The Others‘ is out today and just in case you need convincing of it’s awesomeness, we have copied and pasted some extracts from reviews below, to give you an idea of what others think:

Highlights of the record are ‘Milk and Honey’, ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ and ‘Get The Devil Out Of Me’ just to name a few. The truth is there are no weak tracks on the album and the quality of the record is fantastic. Their style of music is probably an acquired taste, but once you get it, you really get it.

Keep an eye out for Delain, because ‘We Are The Others’ is their third and best album. They improve album by album, so if they carry on like this, we certainly have a treat in store for us.

Click here to read more on Bring Me The Noise…

The most striking track on this album is the track ‘Milk and Honey’ with a slow pop intro, with a fast blaring industrial beat following it, almost trance like. The slow soulful vocals are similar to Lzzy Hale from Halestormbut more operatic.

The track ‘Where Is The Blood’ features a guest appearance with Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory. The duo creates a wonderful gothic piece which highlights these two talented vocalists subtly but with ease. Singing about a break up, this track doesn’t sound soppy in the slightest. With the hefty growl of Burton, a deep and decadent voice adds this heavy metal impact to the song.

‘Are You Done With Me’ and ‘Get The Devil Out Of Me’ are two other tracks that stand out in this album, because of their energy and explosive riffs. But there isn’t a weak point in the entire 12 track album.

Click here to read more on This Is Not A Scene…

Every song on the album holds its ground and we found it difficult to pick out a stand out track, but that being said, the songWhere is The Blood gives us a cheeky guest appearance from Burton C. Bellfrom Fear Factory, which added to the song about a break up (don’t worry, not in a soppy way).

Click here to read more on Hevy Petal…

Up next ‘Where Is The Blood’ has a guest vocal appearance from Burton C Bell of Fear Factory and the joint vocal is executed in perfect metal dueling style, ‘Generation Me’ and ‘Babylon’ continue onwards in their ‘Phantom of the Opera-esque’ way whilst ‘Are You Done With Me’ keeps the hooky choral arrangements flowing and the well crafted song arrangements are continuous with ‘Get The Devil Out Of Me’ and album closer ‘Not Enough’.

SLASH AND MYLES KENNEDY PERFORM ACOUSTIC TRACKS ON SIRIUSXM (VIDEO)…

Posted on June 2, 2012

SLASH and Myles Kennedy popped into SiriusXM to play a few tracks and have a chat recently. The guys performed “Not for Me” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine“, which you can now watch online! Check out the performance below:

LYNYRD SKYNYRD í¢ä‰åìLAST OF A DYINí¢ä‰å䋢 BREEDí¢ä‰å䋢 CLASSIC ROCK FAN PACK AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

Posted on June 2, 2012

LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s ‘Last Of A Dyin’ BreedClassic Rock Fan Pack is available for pre-order now! The awesome jam packed fanpack includes:

Full studio album ‘Last Of A Dyin’ Breed’ plus 2 bonus tracks
132-page magazine
Lynyrd Skynyrd pin badge
Giant double sided poster

PLUS EXCLUSIVE TO MY FAVOURITE MAGAZINES:

Guitar bottle opener keyring
Personalised poster featuring your name

Please note: the personalised poster will only be available to customers who pre-order before 12pm (BST) on 27 July 2012 and submit their details.

Click here to head over to Classic Rock’s website to place your pre-order now!

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