Author: Andrew Bansal

Having completed the touring cycle for their 2014 album ‘War Eternal’, Swedish metal giants Arch Enemy have announced the title and release date for their next album. The band’s tenth full-length, ‘Will To Power’ will be released on September 8th 2017 via Century Media Records. Tours in Eastern Europe, Austria, Finland and Russia will follow the release, as well as an extensive North American tour in October/November, and a full European tour in 2018. Dates to be announced soon. Check out a statement from guitarist Michael Amott below. Continue reading “Arch Enemy Announce New Album Title & Release Date”

Dead Cross, the band featuring Dave Lombardo, Mike Patton, Justin Pearson and Michael Crain, will embark on a full North American tour this August-September, to promote their self-titled debut album which is slated for release on August 4th via Ipecac Recordings. Check out the tour dates below, and a statement from Lombardo. Continue reading “Dead Cross Announces North American Tour”

Get ready for the mini-tour of the year, folks! That’s right, Gojira will be doing a short run of headline dates in North America, mostly the West Coast, with support acts Pallbearer and Oni. Mark your calendars if the show is coming to your town, scratch any other plans you had for that date, and prepare yourselves for the show of the year!! Dates below. Continue reading “Gojira Announces North American Tour with Pallbearer, Oni”

German metal legends Accept have announced what appears to be a one-off United States show on their way to their Japan tour this September, and where else would it be but Los Angeles? This special appearance is scheduled for Thursday September 7th at Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, and tickets are on sale now, here. Accept will release their new album ‘The Rise of Chaos’ on August 4th via Nuclear Blast. This exclusive Los Angeles concert is only the beginning of their global touring cycle for this record, so watch this space for new music, tour dates and lots more from the world of Accept!

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