We aren’t even a quarter of the way through 2018 yet and three bands have already disbanded within a week of one another. While break-ups are certainly no uncommon event in the world of music, it is still unfortunate to see the following events transpire as they have. Some are tolerable, but there’s always one that manages to sting the most for various reasons. Tengger Cavalry are the most recent in announcing the cessation. In a post on Facebook, frontman Nature G. detailed why he was pulling the plug on the project: Within all these eight years, I have nothing but gratefulness to all your support. However, after consideration, I decide that Tengger Cavalry is officially dismissed. Yes, we are receiving good reviews,...
EYEHATEGOD, currently finishing up their North American tour supporting Black Label Society and Corrosion Of Conformity, will take a short breather before taking to the streets again for a spring tour with Cro-Mags And Buzzov*en on select dates. EYEHATEGOD is also confirmed for several upcoming US and European festival dates including Desert Fest London, Maryland Deathfest, Hellfest, Heavy Montreal, and Psycho Las Vegas as well as a European trek to be announced in full shortly. See all confirmed dates below.
Rival Sons, the blistering, soulful Long Beach, CA rock and roll band who’ve previously released 4 albums on the British UK label, Earache Records, has moved onward and upward, signing a deal with Low Country Sound / Atlantic Records. The band, who many feel is the one most likely to lead rock and roll’s resurgence in 2018, has been hunkered down in the historic RCA Studio A in Nashville with Grammy award winning producer, Dave Cobb for a release later this year.
With 2018 underway, Powerman 5000 is back with the second leg of the New Wave Tour. The tour kicks off in Lubbock, Texas, and makes its way through the Southern part of the US, including two iHeart Radio shows (98 Rockfest and Earthday Birthday) in Florida, and ends on the West Coast in Flagstaff, Arizona. Come see Powerman play hits from the New Wave album, as well as many all-time favorites. Tickets are on sale now.
Swedish melodic death metal act ETERNAL LIES re-emerge with a new album via Chaos Records.Chaos Records is proud to announce this deal with the swedish act ETERNAL LIES. The new album is entitled “Burning the nest” and consists in eight majestic tracks that remind of the sound of early and mid 90’s melodic death metal style, with some black metal influences.
They dropped a few hints this past weekend and now it is official… Metallica’s WorldWired Tour returns to North America this Fall! Following last summer’s 25 date sold-out stadium run, this year Metallica is bringing the in-the-round production currently being seen in European arenas to the U.S. and Canada kicking off on September 2, 2018, in Madison, WI.
Polish black/death overlords Behemoth have announced to release a brand new live DVD/Blu-ray entitled Messe Noire on April 13, 2018. Commented singer, guitarist and mainman Nergal: “‘Messe Noire‘. Well, that is everything that the Behemoth live magick represents, and we’re stoked that we have a true representation on record for everyone out there to enjoy.
