Author: Andrew Bansal

Longstanding perpetrators of all things shred and power metal, DragonForce have revealed information surrounding their newest set of studio recordings. Their seventh full-length ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ will be released May 19th 2017 via Metal Blade Records. It is the first to feature drummer Gee Anzalone, and retains the remainder of the lineup that recorded the last two albums, i.e. Marc Hudson (vocals), Herman Li and Sam Totman (guitar), Frédéric Leclercq (bass) and Vadim Pruzhanov (keyboards). Check out the artwork below. Continue reading “DragonForce Reveal New Album Details”

Maryland doom legends The Obsessed announced their full-time return in 2016, and have now revealed details for their fourth album ‘Sacred’, their first in 23 years. ‘Sacred’ is set for release on April 7th via Relapse Records. Check out the cover art and track listing below, along with a song called ‘Razor Wire’. Continue reading “The Obsessed Announce Details for First New Album in 23 Years, Stream New Song”

The original shock rocker, the God of Hellfire, the one and only Arthur Brown, is back with his band, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, for its first U.S. tour in 47 years! The Crazy World made a successful appearance at the Psycho Las Vegas festival in 2016 and garnered instant admiration from metalheads and rock lovers, and it was only inevitable that the band would embark on a tour soon enough. On this short 10-day run, they are bringing Electric Citizen as support act on all shows, with additional regional support differing by territory. The tour begins in Los Angeles with a gig at the Regent on Wednesday February 15th, also featuring White Hills as the regional support act. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown @ The Regent”

Deftones will join forces with Rise Against this summer for an extensive co-headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the North American run will kick off on June 9 in Chicago, IL at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. It will include shows at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY (June 13), Starplex Pavilion in Dallas, TX (June 27) and Concord Pavilion in Concord, CA (July 6). Thrice will be the main support act, and additional support on select dates will be provided by Three Trapped Tigers and Frank Iero And The Patience. See below for itinerary. Continue reading “Deftones, Rise Against Announce Co-Headline North American Summer Tour”

Warbringer have announced their first North American tour dates in support of their fifth studio album and Napalm Records debut, ‘Woe to the Vanquished’. Warbringer will be playing six shows on the West Coast with Havok and Exmortus. Check out the dates below, and stay tuned for much more from the Warbringer camp. Continue reading “Warbringer Announce West Coast Dates with Havok, Exmortus”

Wilmington, North Carolina stoner metal stalwarts Weedeater have announced their first US dates for 2017. This March-April run will take them through the Southern part of the US over three weeks, and will feature fellow North Carolina band ASG and Birmingham, Alabama group Beitthemeans as support acts on select dates. Check out the tour itinerary below, and pack your bongs for some Southern stoner rock! Continue reading “Weedeater Announce Southern US Tour with ASG, Beitthemeans”