EXCLUSIVE PODCAST WITH MIKAEL AKERFELDT - 5.9.2008
In this Headbangers Ball Blog Opeth interview podcast, Åkerfeldt talks about his musical goals for Watershed, his personal approach to the lyrics and how having children has made him more angry and aware. He also addressed the musical changes Åkesson has brought to the band, the impact The Zombies and The Hollies had on the new disc and why he chose to cover songs by Pat Travers and Alice in Chains. Click below to listen to this podcast!
Megadeth front-man Dave Mustaine opens up to Iann Robinson in an exclusive 10 Minute video interview now viewable on the main page of Nonelouder.com, the world's first social network for heavy music.
Nonelouder is proud to present an in depth interview with one of the most influential people in the heavy music world. Go check out Dave's opinion on digital music, modern bands, politics, how to write songs and much-much more.
Nonelouder is the home to the video blogs of Vinnie Paul, Scott Ian, Jose Mangin, Jennifer Arroyo, and Mistress Juliya. Check out all the exciting exclusive content on Nonelouder now!
Check out the interview of Dave by clicking on the picture below!
Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater blogs about the first ever Progressive Nation Tour.
"I am so very proud of this bill. I had such a strange reaction on Opening Night in LA....sitting on the side of the stage watching all three of the opening bands, grinning ear to ear like a proud father!!"
3 INCHES OF BLOOD WANTS TO CHAT WITH YOU! - 5.8.2008
Hey Goatriders!
Members of 3 Inches of Blood will be doing a live chat exclusively with members of the Goatriders Horde (3 Inches of Blood's seriously awesome fan club) on Thursday, May 8th at 6 PM Eastern.
Members can log in to http://goatridershorde.com to chat with the guys, and if you're not yet a member..sign up and become one!
THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES - MARIO PAINT - 5.7.2008
Yep you read it right, up now on YouTube is a really cool Mario Paint version of Dragonforce's hit single "Through the Fire and Flames"! It's the full song and the guitar solo is awesome!
Celebrity Inteviewerand musician, Narduwar (http://www.narduwar.com) did an interview with Airbourne while they were on tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A preview of this interview will air today at 5pm EST on MuchMusic's MuchOnDemand.
WIN A COPY OF CAVALERA CONSPIRACY'S INFLIKTED - 5.7.2008
So, you think you're all knowledgeable about metal bands huh? Well if you're that good..then maybe you could help figure out what Metalsucks.net's "most unreadable band logo" of this week is! We have donated 5 copies of Cavalera Conspiracy's debut album, Inflikted and you can win one if you are of the first 5 to guess what band logo is in the picture below!
THE PARLOR MOB NEW ALBUM HITS STORES TODAY - 5.6.2008
The Parlor Mob's already highly acclaimed first album And You Were A Crow hits stores TODAY. So go out and get your copy. Here is a message from the guys:
Hello everybody. We are very proud to announce the nationwide release of our very first record, entitled "And You Were A Crow".
As of today, the 6th of May 2008, it is available in stores everywhere. We are very excited, and will be touring all summer in support. Please, if you are able, go pick it up today wherever it is you normally go to buy music.
If you're in the NY/NJ area, our record release show will be this Wednesday at the Annex on Orchard St., between Stanton and Rivington. We will have the album for sale for the first time ever at the show, and we will be performing at 10 pm. Thank you all for your continued support. We hope to see you very soon.
Host Bob Nalbandian discusses metal music and the state of the music business from an A&R perspective with one of the most respected and knowledgeable record company executives when it comes to metal music: Roadrunner Records A&R chief Monte Conner. In this 45-minute discussion Monte talks about the history of Roadrunner Records, gives advice to young metal bands in search of a record deal, and talks about the future of the recording business as well as the future for heavy metal and extreme metal. Also on this episode Bob Nalbandian lays out yet another 10 classic metal riffs/leads for the biggest contest in
Shockwaves/HardRadio history! You must listen to this episode for your chance to win a brand new Peavey PXD series guitar!!
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY ANNOUNCE FIRST TOUR! - 5.6.2008
For the first time since 1996, brothers and metal co-conspirators Max and Iggor Cavaleraare hitting the road. The duowill tour together as The Cavalera Conspiracy this summer.
The Cavalera Conspiracy is the brothers' first collaboration since Max exited the legendary Sepultura over a decade ago. The summer dates, which begin in mid-July and find the band hitting several US and Canadian markets, support their Roadrunner Records debut, Inflikted, which came out in March to much fanfare. Selling over 9,000 copies its first week, the album was lauded by the press, with Max and Iggor appearing on the cover of Metal Edge.
The Cavalera Conspiracy will headline the tour, with heavy hitters Dillinger Escape Plan, Throwdown, Bury Your Dead and Incite as support acts, elevating the tour to "can't miss" status in addition to making this one of the most brutastic tours of the summer.
Tour dates are as follows:
July 17 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA July 18 - The Palladium, Worcester, MA July 19 - The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza, New York, NY July 20 - The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza, New York, NY July 21 - Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD July 23 - Vic Theater, Chicago, IL July 24 - Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI July 25 - Wake Stock, Toronto, ONT Canada July 26 - McMahon Stadium, Calgary, ALB Canada (Monsters of Rock fest) July 27 - Myth, St. Paul, MN July 29 - Gothic Theater, Englewood, CO July 31 - The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA Aug 2 - House of Blues, Anaheim, CA Aug 5 - House of Blues, Hollywood, CA
Max and Iggor Cavalera started their musical journey with Sepultura, breaking down barriers and opening the doors for metal in their native Brazil. The pair has long been considered torchbearers for aggressive music. And yes, Iggor has changed the spelling of his name and added a second "g." That's not a typo.
What are you doing this Wednesday, May 7th? I'll tell ya! You're coming out to The Annex for The Parlor Mob's last residency show as well as their CD release party! And guess what else? Not only are you going to see a really kickass rock n' roll gig and have the chance to meet these awesome guys, but if you get there before 9PM, they will be having a $3 PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) special from 9-10. Be there..or miss out big time.
The Annex 152 Orchard Street (between Stanton & Rivington) New York, NY 10002 212.673.3410
Colette Claire from TheGauntlet.com got her interview on with Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth.
This video was taken on the opening night of the Progressive Nation Tour at the Gibson in Los Angeles, CA on May 2nd. Mikael talks about the duration of this tour, the new album, Watershed, and the recording process, and going through different ideas while writing music.
Check it out here or by clicking on the picture below!
Up now for your viewing pleasure is the album artwork from Soulfly'supcoming metal masterwork, the sixth album entitled Conquer which destroys shelves on July 29, 2008.
Track Listing:
1. "Blood Fire War Hate" 2. "Unleash" 3. "Paranoia" 4. "Warmageddon" 5. "Enemy Ghost" 6. "Rough" 7. "Fall Of The Sycophants" 8. "Doom" 9. "Rot" 10. "Touching The Void" 11. "Soulfly VI"
Looks like another premiere week on Headbangers Ball. Catch the new DevilDriver and Opeth videos, the video from Cavalera Conspiracy, and a bunch of your other favorite bands.
