MIKE PORTNOY Issues Video Message To UK & Europe Adrenaline Mob Fans

Legendary ex-Dream Theater sticksman Mike Portnoy has taken time out of his schedule to film a short video message from his studio for his UK and European fans, which reveals what they can expect from his upcoming debut live tour with heavy metal super group ADRENALINE MOB (Mike Portnoy, Russell Allen, Mike Orlando and John Moyer). Continue reading “MIKE PORTNOY Issues Video Message To UK & Europe Adrenaline Mob Fans”

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Set To Release ‘Death Sentence’ & ‘DDP4Life’ Albums Via Mascot Records

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL is set to release two long-awaited albums on the Mascot Records label, 2005’s previously unreleased old-school trash metal records DDP4Life and 2011’s follow up Death Sentence, on August 14, 2012. The collaboration of longtime friends and members of  the DUBLIN DEATH PATROL started in 1980, and eventually led to Testament vocalist Chuck Billy teaming up with fellow Dublin California ragers Willy Lange (Rampage, Laaz Rockit), Steve ZETRO Souza (original Testament vocalist/Exodus vocalist) and three of the Billy Brothers as well as some other local Dublin boys. Continue reading “DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Set To Release ‘Death Sentence’ & ‘DDP4Life’ Albums Via Mascot Records”

HIGH ON FIRE Forced To Pull Out Of Mayhem Festival

Oakland, CA metal band HIGH ON FIRE has announced that it will be forced to miss this summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival as front man and guitarist Matt Pike enters treatment for alcohol rehabilitation.  The award winning power trio (also featuring drummer Des Kensel and bassist Jeff Matz) will put its scheduled touring plans on hold indefinitely as Pike takes the necessary steps towards regaining his health. Continue reading “HIGH ON FIRE Forced To Pull Out Of Mayhem Festival”

LAMB OF GOD Releases First Trailer For 2013 Feature Film ‘As The Palaces Burn’

Today, LAMB OF GOD releases the first trailer for their projected 2013 feature film, As The Palaces Burn.  The film, directed by award winning documentary filmmaker Don Argott and produced by 9.14 Pictures (Last Days Here, Art of the Steal, Rock School), examines the impact that music and particularly heavy metal music has made on people around the globe as they live in a 21st century world full of economic uncertainty, political unrest, social injustice, and under a constant fear of war and violence.  Filming has taken place to date in Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and Israel.  Filming in the United States will take place over the summer months. Continue reading “LAMB OF GOD Releases First Trailer For 2013 Feature Film ‘As The Palaces Burn’”