Metal Assault: News

The previously-announced Western U.S. acoustic tour from Scott Kelly and friends begins tomorrow in Seattle, Washington. On this tour, the Neurosis/Shrinebuilder frontman will mesmerize open-minded locals and followers of his infamous, dark solo material to audiences across the western half of the country. Kelly hand-picked the opening acts for the tour, including outlaw country rocker Bob Wayne and country/folk artist Jay Munly, the goal of the tour to promote the underground folk/country rock movement for these hard-working artists and their vision of what American music can stand for, across the grain of our society’s habitually mainstream musical frame of mind. Continue reading “SCOTT KELLY: U.S. Tour Begins Tomorrow, New Zealand & Australian Tour Confirmed”

Black Sabbath have added the following dates to their European schedule next year: Continue reading “BLACK SABBATH Announces More European Dates”

All-American anthemic rockers Drowning Pool announced today that they will be parting ways with their current singer, Ryan McCombs. The hard working Texas band, who has worked with 3 singers in their 10 year career, issued the following statement:

“We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple singers…maybe we suffer from reverse ‘lead singer’s disease,” said C.J. Pierce. “Changing things up has not always been easy, but the band has become re-energized time and time again.  We are looking to find a new singer who will give both us and, and most importantly our fans, the new adrenaline shot they deserve.” He went on to say, “We do wish Ryan great success in his future endeavors.” McCombs, who had been part of the band since 2006, replaced singer Jason Jones, who joined Drowning Pool following the tragic passing of Dave Williams. Continue reading “DROWNING POOL To Part Ways With Singer”

American heavy metal masters VIRGIN STEELE are proud to announce that they have confirmed two North American shows for 2012. The first is a headlining appearance in Amityville, New York January 14^th at Ollie’s Point. The second show will be May 12^th in Joliet, IL at Mojoe’s where VIRGIN STEELE are headlining the Ragnarokkr Festival. Continue reading “VIRGIN STEELE Confirm North American Dates”

American metal juggernauts, SKELETONWITCH, whose new album, “Forever Abomination,” debuted at #153 on the Billboard Top 200 and #3 on the magazine’s Heatseekers Chart, last month, have announced they’ll be taking part in the second Norwegian “Fire Walk With Me Tour,” in February, alongside Aura Noir and Nekromantheon. Continue reading “SKELETONWITCH Announce Norwegian Dates”

After taking a trip back in time with the Draconian Times MMXI DVD/live album (the London legacy show of their classic album from 1995) and also Gregor Mackintosh’s return to his crusty doom/death metal roots with VALLENFYRE (alongside his mates from MY DYING BRIDE, DOOM, and AT THE GATES), it’s now time for PARADISE LOST’s 13th studio album! Continue reading “PARADISE LOST Begins Recording New Album “Tragic Idol””