Leica Camera and Nikki Sixx, bassist and founding member of Mötley Crüe and three-time New York Times best-selling author, have combined their enthusiasm for photography and rich visual storytelling with two new releases in October. Leica Camera will debut a special Leica Q “Nikki Sixx Edition” camera, as well as host the musician’s first-ever photo exhibit, Conversations with Angels, at the Leica Gallery Los Angeles.
I’ve made the conscious effort to try and make it to the Metal Alliance tour for the past few years that it’s been an ongoing thing. Literally every year the tour has managed to make me want to attend, but life has a habit of getting in the way. This year, however, when it was revealed that Overkill and Crowbar were the main attraction, I knew I couldn’t pass it up. Overkill are a class act in thrash metal, and Crowbar are undeniably an unstoppable force, so add in Havok and Black Fast and you’ve got my attention.
Originally released in 1990 and out-of-print for almost two decades, the now legendary debut album from doom godfathers THE OBSESSED will once again see the light of day in multiple deluxe formats. Now completely remastered with previously unreleased bonus tracks, including the highly sought-after Concrete Cancer demo, expanded artwork, never-before-seen photos, and extended liner notes from frontman Scott “Wino” Weinrich, this is the definitive edition of THE OBSESSED‘s self-titled debut, a true piece of doom history! Weinrich comments: “This record defines the passion, the pureness, and vibrancy of youth, and the fierce love, loyalty, and dedication to this music. I am happy and proud it...
Gilby Clarke embarks with his solo band on a Canadian micro tour – kicking off in Barrie, ON at Mavericks. The Gilby Clarke band is a well-oiled three-piece that comprises of Gilby Clarke (vocals/guitar), EJ Curse (bass) and Dustin Steinke (drums). Opening up the night is Ontario’s very own The Road Heavy!
GOATWHORE is currently in the midst of a North American excursion supporting UK metal icons Venom Inc. The Blood Stained Earth Tour will deafen a total of thirty cities from September 1st through October 3rd. Additional support is provided by Portland punk thrashers Toxic Holocaust and Ohio deathcore unit The Convalescence.
Los Angeles-based Hard Rock outfit GEMINI SYNDROME have announced their final tour before the group shifts focus towards the writing and recording of their third studio album (to be produced by Matt Hyde: Deftones, Slayer), which will conclude the three part trilogy started with ‘Lux’ and continued on their latest record, ‘Memento Mori’.
Currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album, Ignorance, Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH will kick off the North American leg of their 30 Years Of Ignorance tour tomorrow! The trek runs through October 7th. Support will be provided by labelmates BYZANTINE. See below for all dates! SACRED REICH w/ BYZANTINE: 9/14/2017 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA w/ Hirax, Yidhra 9/15/2017 The Roxy Theatre – Los Angeles, CA w/ Hirax, Yidhra 9/16/2017 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA w/ Yidhra 9/18/2017 Marquis Theater – Denver, CO 9/19/2017 The Riot Room – Kansas, MO 9/20/2017 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL 9/21/2017 Opera House – Toronto, ON 9/22/2017 Les Foufounes Electriques...
Having a legacy is important to an artist’s longevity. More importantly, though, creating that legacy requires classic music and for it to have a live show to back it up, as well. A band can be great in the studio, but once it comes to a live show they can’t mean all that much if they’re just standing there in place for 30 minutes. Obviously stage presence is just the basic of the basics, but it’s a good place to start, and be it wild or stylish ultimately depends on factors being interwoven into it. Danzig himself, along with has band, is currently in the midst of bringing Corrosion of Conformity and Mutoid Man along the east coast, and with it are some high expectations. Everyone knows to expect a big show...
