Year: 2013

The previously announced Motörhead tribute album featuring 12 Indian bands, has been given the simple title ”Mötorhead Tribute – India’, a reference to the iconic “Motorhead – England” imagery. As for the cover artwork, it follows a proud Motorhead tradition of featuring a thematic adaptation of Snaggletooth, and is crafted by one of the scene’s most prolific illustrators – Bevar Sea guitarist, Rahul Chacko a.k.a. Scribble Bandit. Continue reading “‘Mötorhead Tribute – India’ Album Cover Artwork Revealed”

Guitar World and Revolver are proud to announce the 2nd annual Rock & Roll Roast comedy series with honoree Dee Snider. The event, which is sponsored by Epiphone and Monster Energy Drink, will take place at The Grove in Anaheim, California, on Thursday, January 24. The Roast is open to the public and will air live on AXS TV at midnight ET (9 p.m. PT). A portion of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit organization of The Recording Academy that provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to music people in need.  Snider was recently named one of the 100 greatest living rock stars by Revolver. Continue reading “DEE SNIDER To Be Honored At Revolver/Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast”

California gore lords EXHUMED will return to the road this February alongside grind behemoths Phobia! The short West Coast beat down will commence February 15 in Lancaster, California and conclude February 23 in San Francisco. Continue reading “EXHUMED Announces February California Tour With Phobia”

The ‘Fly Music Festival’ has been announced, and the lineup includes Limp Bizkit, Anthrax, Ray Manzarek & Robbie Krieger of The Doors, and others. The event will take place on February 16th and 17th at Unitech Golf & Country Club in the city of Noida (New Delhi). Tickets go on sale January 10th noon onwards. For more info, check out the flyer above and visit Fly Music Festival’s official website and facebook page.

Indian metal label Iron Fist Records has announced its next release, a Motörhead tribute compilation album featuring 12 Indian bands. Each band will record one Motörhead cover, and below is the list of bands (names linked to their respective facebook pages) along with the songs they are confirmed to record, not necessarily in track listing order: Continue reading “Indian Bands Set To Release MOTÖRHEAD Tribute Album On Iron Fist Records”

Anthrax have issued the following statement regarding guitarist Rob Caggiano’s departure from the band: “Rob has been an integral part of Anthrax for so many years, as our lead guitarist, in a production capacity, but most of all, as our close friend.  His contributions to the band have been enormous. While we are sad that he is leaving, we wish him nothing but great success going forward, and hope to share the stage with him again sometime down the road.  Continue reading “Anthrax Issues Statement On Rob Caggiano’s Departure”