Metal Assault: News

BLACK SABBATH –who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour–have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer’s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.’s Download Festival. Continue reading “BLACK SABBATH’S Sole Euro Show This Summer Set For Download Festival, Ozzy & Friends To Perform Majority Of Other Shows”

In anticipation of the release of their 14th studio album, Utilitarian , on February 27th in Europe and February 28th in North America, the legendary NAPALM DEATH has posted a new video of Mark “Barney” Greenway discussing secret band facts. Watch the video below: Continue reading “NAPALM DEATH Debuts Video About Secret Band Facts”

Singapore-based grindcore masters Wormrot have just announced that they will be headlining Undergrind 2012 at Kyra in Bangalore, India on April 14th. The event will be co-headlined by Bangalore-based band Gorified, and will also feature the following bands: Continue reading “WORMROT Announces India Show”

Decibel Magazine subscribers will soon receive a limited edition yellow-on-green MUNICIPAL WASTE flexi-disc of the track “Religion Proof” (recorded during The Fatal Feastsessions) in the mail.  However, MetalSucks.net made some sort of pact with an undisclosed Babylonian dark lord on behalf of fans without subscriptions and is debuting “Religion Proof” on their site.  Today.  As in, right now.  Continue reading “MUNICIPAL WASTE: New Track Available For Streaming”

Maryland rockers CLUTCH are teaming up with HELLYEAH for a North American Co-Headlining Tour this Spring.Both bands will play full headlining sets. The tour kicks off April 13^th in Providence, RI and runs through May 11^th in Joliet, IL. Continue reading “CLUTCH Announces North American Co-Headlining Tour With HELLYEAH”

Los Angeles based Prosthetic Records today confirms details of their second ever official South By Southwest (SXSW) showcase in Austin, Texas. The show will take place on Friday, March 16 at Valhalla (located at 710 Red River and formerly known as Room 710) and kicks off at 8:00 pm. The lineup features a who’s who of new signings and established acts including headliners, Houston progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT. Continue reading “SCALE THE SUMMIT To Headline Prosthetic Records’ South By Southwest Showcase”