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Norwegian extreme metal stalwarts Satyricon will return to US shores for one final time this Spring, in support of their latest album ‘Deep calleth upon Deep’. US-Colombian juggernaut Inquisition will serve as opening act, and the tour will also include two stops in Canada. Check out the dates below, along with a statement from Satyr. Continue reading “Satyricon announces Final US Tour, Inquisition to support”

Los Angeles thrash stalwarts Warbringer have announced three very special headline shows for April 2018, wherein they will perform their 2009 sophomore full-length ‘Waking Into Nightmares’ in its entirety, as a treat to longtime fans as well as a tribute to recently deceased ex-drummer Nic Ritter. Check out the dates below, along with a statement from vocalist John Kevill: Continue reading “Warbringer announces ‘Waking Into Nightmares’ Shows”

The peeps at Psycho Las Vegas festival have revealed the lineup for the pool pre-party of the 2018 edition, scheduled for Thursday August 16, as part of the fest that will take place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas August 16-19. Check out the pool party lineup below: Continue reading “Psycho Las Vegas: 2018 Pool Party Lineup Announced”

The 2018 edition of the annual Psycho Las Vegas festival is set to take place at its usual Hard Rock Hotel & Casino location in Las Vegas, August 17-19. The fest has just announced its first batch of bands, and tickets are on sale starting tomorrow, Friday December 15. Continue reading “Psycho Las Vegas announces first batch of bands for 2018 Edition”

In support of their latest album ‘Codex Omega’, Greek extreme metal band Septicflesh has announced a co-headline North American tour with Swedish black metal group Dark Funeral, and opening act Thy Antichrist from Dallas, Texas. Check out the dates below: Continue reading “Septicflesh announces North American co-headline tour with Dark Funeral”

Swedish extreme metal giants Meshuggah have announced a short North American headline run leading up to their appearance on the 2018 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise. This mini-tour also features support acts Code Orange and Toothgrinder. Check out the dates below. Tickets to all shows go on sale Friday December 8th. Continue reading “Meshuggah announces North American Mini-Tour with Code Orange, Toothgrinder”

That’s right, Bloodbath is making a rare appearance on select stages in North America in 2018! Check out the dates below. Continue reading “Bloodbath announces North American Tour”

American heavy metal greats Iced Earth have announced an extensive North American headline tour with support acts Sanctuary and Kill Ritual. Check out the dates below. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday December 1. Continue reading “Iced Earth announces North American Tour with Sanctuary & Kill Ritual”

Swedish black metal band Watain has announced their first full tour in support of their upcoming album ‘Trident Wolf Eclipse’ (due out January 5 via Century Media). The band will be headlining venues across North America in February-March 2018 with support act Destroyer 666, plus more to be announced. Check out the dates for the ‘Pandemoniac Wolf March’ below. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday December 1. Continue reading “Watain announces North American Tour with Destroyer 666”

After its inaugural edition which saw participation from Philadelphia and Boston, the Wacken Metal Battle USA is back, bigger and better! Its second edition will witness bands from various cities battle it out for one coveted spot to represent the USA in the global battle at Wacken Open Air 2018, and the USA battle is all set to makes its debut on the West Coast, with Los Angeles and San Diego already among the confirmed cities, along with Philadelphia, New York, Tampa Bay and Orlando. And what’s more, your favorite metal portal Metal Assault is not only a media partner for the event series, but has also been chosen as the city promoter for Los Angeles! Continue reading “Wacken Metal Battle USA set to make West Coast debut; Band Submissions for 2018 Now Open”