Artery Recordings has announced the signing of Attila to the label. The self-proclaimed “Atlanta party metal” band hail from, yes, Atlanta, GA and mesh “”their party attitude with death metal riffage and massive breakdown after breakdown. Speaking on their sound the band said “Our aim is to create heavy music that is extremely fun to listen to, and even more fun to enjoy at a live concert. Every show is a party, and we encourage our fans to get on stage, hang from rafters, crowd surf, head-walk, stage dive, and take the the mic.
Swedish metallers MESHUGGAH have finally released their first official concert film DVD+CD to the world! Alive, was released on February 5, 2010 (Europe) and February 9, 2010 (North America) The MESHUGGAH Alive concert film DVD features 12 extreme live tracks along with tons of behind the scenes footage filmed throughout their 2008 obZen world tour! Best of all, it also includes a Live CD with tracks from the DVD!
More than 38 bands will once again come together to celebrate rock at the fourth annual ROCK ON THE RANGE, set for May 22 and 23 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The line-up includes first-timer “Rangers” Rob Zombie, Godsmack (in their first announced show of 2010), the return of Limp Bizkit and the festival solo debut of Slash.
British thrashers EVILE have released the following message: “EVILE are forced to cancel their show at Talschock in Chemnitz, Germany this Saturday, February 13th, 2010 due to technical problems beyond their control. The band apologise to their fans and hope to return to the Saxonia area as soon as possible.”
Five Finger Death Punch are spending Valentines Day in a very unique way. 5FDP, recently announced as main stage artists on this years Rockstar Energy MAYHEM Festival, host the syndicated radio special Love Songs for Tough Guys. The program features hard rock songs that are appropriate for Valentines Day- hit tracks that even guys can admit they like on Valentines, the sappiest of holidays.
Currently touring the US with Killswitch Engage and The Devil Wears Prada, Swedish melodic death metal masters DARK TRANQUILLITY now present you their stunning new promo video for the song “Shadow In Our Blood”, which was created by Vasara Films (Turisas, Dragonforce). Vocalist Mikael Stanne reports in from tour:
Fort Collins, CO’s Allegaeon are currently recording their Metal Blade debut album, Fragments Of Form And Functions, with Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Incinerate) at Flatline Audio in Denver. The band will be posting updates to their myspace throughout the recording process with videos to follow, so keep an eye out for more to come!
Flower Mound, TX – February 10, 2010 – FUNimation Entertainment today announced the signing of multi-year, national licensing agreements with toy manufacturer Shocker Toys LLP, now a toy licensee for several high-profile action-adventure anime properties including Soul Eater, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.