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As I Lay Dying Playing Free New York Gig To Celebrate Metal Blade Records’ 30th Anniversary
Earlier this year Metal Blade Records celebrated their 30th anniversary at SXSW in Austin, Texas, with a packed showcase and now Metal Blade continues the party by teaming up with Metal Wreckage to give fans a free As I Lay Dying show in New York City on Sept. 25.
Corey Taylor Hopes for White Zombie Reunion at Future Knotfest + Talks Next Slipknot Album
This summer fans got the opportunity to witness Slipknot’s headlining performance on this year’s Mayhem Festival trek and also their Knotfest shows. In an interview with The Beat, frontman Corey Taylor talks all about both Slipknot and Knotfest’s future.
Deuce Announces Candidacy for President While Unleashing Video for ‘I Came to Party’
If the Republican or Democratic candidates don’t really tickle your fancy when it comes to the presidential election this year, perhaps you can cast your vote for Deuce. The rockin’ rhyme-slinger has officially declared his candidacy for president while also revealing his new video for ‘I Came to Party.’
Stone Sour Unveil Lyric Video for Double Single ‘Gone Sovereign’ / ‘Absolute Zero’
Stone Sour have premiered a lyric video for their dual track ‘Gone Sovereign’ and ‘Absolute Zero’ off of their upcoming album ‘The House of Gold and Bones Part I.’
Deuce Dishes on Uproar Tour, Partying, Rough Encounter With Former Bandmates + More
The Uproar Festival is one of this summer’s biggest treks, featuring such acts as Shinedown, Godsmack and Staind, just to name a few. The trek recently kicked off but before it began we got to speak with Deuce, who shares time on the Ernie Ball stage with P.O.D., Redlight King and others.
Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage + More Trespass New Jersey
Numerous fans gathered over the weekend (on Aug. 18) for the New Jersey stop of this year’s Trespass America Festival at Prudential Center. The massive show included performances by Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross.
Serj Tankian Unveils the ‘I Am Serj’ App
It’s no surprise that heavy metal and hard rock artists have embraced the world of apps, and the latest to do so is System of a Down’s frontman Serj Tankian. The singer is offering his new app aptly called ‘I Am Serj’ available for free for a week.
Trivium Frontman Matt Heafy Talks Acoustic Performance, Trespass America, ‘In Waves’ + More
Matt Heafy of Trivium recently performed his first acoustic solo performance at Moscot’s Eyewear store in New York City for the Mobileyes Foundation. Check out or review and photos of the intimate performance.
Mayhem Festival Rocks Connecticut – Exclusive Photos
We’ve got more exclusive photos and live coverage of the 2012 Mayhem Festival. For the final date of the massive metal fest in Hartford, Conn., each band gave a little extra for the conclusion of the tour.
Slash Reveals That Velvet Revolver’s Frontman Search Is Still On
With his latest solo album ‘Apocalyptic Love,’ Slash has been busy on tour with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators but things aren’t running so smoothly for his other band Velvet Revolver.
Top 20 Songs: Week of July 30-August 4, 2012
In this week’s edition of Loudwire’s Top 20 Countdown, Shinedown keep their No. 1 spot with their single ‘Unity’ off of their latest record ‘Amaryllis.’
Zakk Wylde, Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris + More Confirmed For ‘That Metal Show’ Season 11
Metalheads can breathe a sigh of relief, as VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, which stars Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, will return for its 11th season. Scheduled guests for the upcoming season include Zakk Wylde, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, King Diamond, former Queensryche singer Geoff Tate + many more.