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A mural of Suicidal Tendencies frontman Mike Muir has been painted by artist Robert Vargas in Los Angeles and commissioned by council member Jose Huizar, and will be unveiled on Sunday June 4th in the presence of Muir and his band mates. What’s more, Suicidal Tendencies will play a free show for their LA fans! The event will take place between 2 and 4 PM, and the address of the location is 585 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

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Following the undeniable success of his appearance as an opening act for Animals As Leaders and Intervals in 2016, Australian prog guitarist Plini will be returning to North America this August-September, for the first time as a headliner. Plini will be touring in support of his 2016 album ‘Handmade Cities’, and the tour will also feature David Maxim Micic and Nick Johnston as openers. Check out the dates below. Continue reading “Plini Announces North American Headline Tour”

Venom Inc will embark on the ‘Blood Stained Earth’ North American headline tour this September-October, with a stellar support cast featuring Goatwhore, Toxic Holocaust and The Convalescence! Tickets for all shows will go on sale Friday June 2nd at 10 AM local time. Check out the dates below, and a statement from Venom Inc frontman Tony Dolan. Continue reading “Venom Inc Announces North American Tour with Goatwhore, Toxic Holocaust & The Convalescence”

Guns N’ Roses will continue the ‘Not In This Lifetime’ tour through 2017, and have announced new US tour dates for October-November, including some on the West Coast! Check them out below, and try not to miss the show if it’s coming to your town. Continue reading “Guns N’ Roses add New US Tour Dates”

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”