ALTER BRIDGE recently played a killer show at Wembley Arena a few weeks back and you don’t just have to take our word that it was a great show, Rocksins was there to review the show and you can see what they had to say by clicking this link. They have some nice shots from the show too (see the picture to the left) – check it out!
We have listed the set list from the night below, as well as some fan footage that we found on YouTube to give you a feel for how awesome the show was!
Wembley Setlist:
Slip to the Void
Find the Real
Ghost of Days Gone By
Before Tomorrow Comes
Come to Life
All Hope Is Gone
White Knuckles
Brand New Start
Metalingus
Broken Wings
I Know It Hurts
One Day Remains
Coeur D’Alene
Buried Alive
Blackbird
Wonderful Life
Watch Over You
Ties That Bind
Isolation
Encore:
Open Your Eyes
Dueling Guitar Solos – Mark and Myles
Rise Today
ALTER BRIDGE were supported by label mates THEORY OF A DEADMAN and BLACK STONE CHERRY and you can see some fan footage of both bands below too:
Pick up a copy of the band’s albums by clicking the links below:
THEORY OF A DEADMAN – The Truth Is…
BLACK STONE CHERRY – Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott’s (PANTERA & DAMAGEPLAN) influence on the music community can be witnessed as the Dimebash returns this year with an awesome line up.
On December 14, the world of hard rock and metal come together to celebrate Dimebag’s life and legacy. On the anniversary of his death his long-time girlfriend said:
“Today marks the seventh year, which still doesn’t seem like a reality to me.”
“There are no words to express my thanks to all the artists who make this event special and give ‘us fans’ a night to remember two truly amazing people and the music they created! I am forever at your beckon call, so c’mon out and experience the evening with us. It’s going to be quite magical!!!”
“I hope everyone enjoys this event as much as we like bringing it to them. It’s nothing more, nothing less, than ‘about a damn good time!’ — one of my favorite Dime pastimes and phrases.
The Key Club in Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the talents of:
Tim “Ripper” Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES)
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
David Draiman (DISTURBED)
Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N’ ROSES)
Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN)
Mike Muir (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW)
John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD)
Warren DeMartini (RATT)
Ben Harper
Chris Howorth (IN THIS MOMENT)
Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
Doug Pinnick (KING’S X)
James Lomenzo (WHITE LION, MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
Ginger Fish (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE)
The event will be emceed by “That Metal Show” host Eddie Trunkand his co-horts, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. In addition, kicking off the event will be KILL DEVIL HILL, the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason “Dewey” Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals. Also on deck are DIO DISCIPLES — the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim “Ripper” Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) — with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION).
100% of proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Additionally, attendees will be able to land some limited-edition merchandise and purchase Monster Energy cocktail drink specials with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the cause as well.
“A New Level” (PANTERA) featuring Robb Flynn (guitar), Chuck Billy (vocals), Phil Demmel (guitar), Tony Campos (bass) and Joey Jordison (drums):
“Fucking Hostile” (PANTERA) featuring Robb Flynn (guitar, vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Dave Lombardo (drums), Mike Inez (bass):
“Raining Blood” (SLAYER) featuring Phil Demmel (guitar), Kerry King (guitar), Dave Lombardo (drums) and Chuck Billy (vocals):
“This Love” (PANTERA) featuring Maria Brink (vocals), Phil Demmel (guitar), Joey Vera (bass), Joey Jordison (drums), Brent Smith (vocals) and Nick Bowcott (guitar):
“Mouth For War” (PANTERA) featuring ChuckBilly on vocals, Jose Mangin on vocals, Nick Bowcott on guitar, Tony Campos on bass, Phil Demmel on guitar:
“Wish You Were Here” (PINK FLOYD) featuring Jerry Cantrell (guitar), Robb Flynn (guitar), Mike Inez (bass), Dave Lombardo(drums):
“Walk” (PANTERA) featuring Robb Flynn (guitar), Chuck Billy (vocals),Nick Bowcott (guitar), Phil Demmel (guitar), Tony Campos (bass) andDave Lombardo (drums) + guests:
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover took part in a signing session in San Jos
Do you ever wonder what happens to metalheads after they grow up, get married and have kids? Ever wonder if they disappear into suburbia? Fear not fellow horn throwers, having a kids and house means we get to do cool stuff like this metal Mum and Dad below – they synced their lights to various metal tracks but our favourite are the MACHINE HEAD lights. Check out the snowman singing along!!
You can see where MACHINE HEAD’s new album, Unto The Locust, came in the Roadrunner Albums of 2011 Fans Poll by clicking here. Tell us what you think of the results…
Pick up a copy of Unto The Locust by pointing your mouse in this direction.
On Monday the 5th of December, MusicRadar made the trip up to Glasgow to gatecrash the mighty MACHINE HEAD‘s show at the SECC Arena and film a very special private rig tour with guitarist Phil Demmel.
We teamed up with Jackson Guitars and held a competition and the winner, Norrie MacDonald from Perth, Scotland, was the lucky winner of an amazing Machine Head prize bundle that included a Jackson PDX Demmelition King V guitar and the chance to meet Phil Demmel and get the skinny on one of the most powerful live rigs on the planet.
Point your mouse in this direction to pick up a copy of MACHINE HEAD’s new album, Unto the Locust.
KOí¿N held a special album release party on the 6th of December and they invited special guests onstage with them for a stonking show, in celebration of their new album, ‘The Path Of Totality’. The special guests included none other than Skrillex, Excision, Downlink and Datsik. Gutted you couldn’t be there? It sounds pretty awesome, huh? WELL…our friends at Roadrunner US hooked up with Rock Fuel’s Barry Summers and they filmed the show. The clip is almost 1 hour and 30 minutes long so settle down, get your dubstep on and check it out below:
WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHING LIGHTS…
You can find out more about the DJs on the album as well as checking out some playlists from them and Jonathan Davis by clicking this link.
Pick up a copy of KOí¿N’s new album ‘The Path Of Totality’ by pointing our mouse in this direction.
We stumbled upon some ace live footage of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA that fans have shot during the current US tour. After watching a ton of clips, we can’t wait to see these guys live, here in the UK, next year! Check out some of the clips we found below:
í¢äåÈWARNING: this is a clip of the WHOLE set in Orlando, Florida. It’s almost an hour so settle down for this one:
í¢äåÈIntro “Dead Throne” – Live in Charlotte, NC:
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA drummer, í¢äåÈDaniel Williams, was interviewed by ASU’s the Blaze 1330í¢äåå in the US recently and they spoke about how the band wrote the album, what songs they’ve written that he may find cringe worthy with hindsight, what music he has been listening to and much more. Check it out below:
You can find details on the tour by clicking this link and you can watch the official tour trailer, below:
Pick up a copy of the band’s new album, ‘Dead Throne’, by pointing your mouse in this direction.
Between DEVILDRIVER‘s ‘Beast’ and OPETH‘s ‘Heritage’, you’re pretty much sorted for all your crushing metal and mind-bending prog needs. So, we’ve teamed up with Blackstar to offer one lucky fan the chance to take home an HT-1 amp – worth
Dean Guitars have revealed a video showing MEGADETH fans the Dean Dave Mustaine Angel of Deth 2 guitar model and you can see that demonstration video below:
The guitar specs are as follows:
• Mahogany Top/Body
• 25-1/2″ Scale
• 1-11/16″ Nut
• Mustaine Spec. Set Mahogany D Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Pearl Dot Inlays
• Mini Grover Tuners
• Black Hardware
• Tune-O-Matic Bridge
• DMT Design Humbucker Pickups
• Finishes: “Angel of Deth II” Custom Graphic
Find out more information on the guitar by clicking this link.
You can pick up a copy of TH1RT3EN by pointing your mouse in this direction.