SLASH Announces NEW Album Title & Reveals Album Artwork!

As previously reported, legendary guitarist Slash is currently locked in a Los Angeles studio putting the final brush strokes to his second solo album. Entitled 'Apocalyptic Love' is set to be released on May 22nd via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and it will be the followup to his 2010 debut album, "Slash", and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set "Made In Stoke 24/7/11".

On his latest musical creation, Slash — along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — teamed up with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash's debut solo album. All the songs were written together by Slash and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out some exclusive behind-the-scenes right now.







Related links:
Slash's Official Site

SLASH Releases More Behind-The-Scenes Videos From The Making Of His NEW Solo Album!

At present time, legendary guitarist Slash is locked in a Los Angeles studio putting the final brush strokes to his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is set to be released on May 22nd via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and it will be the followup to his 2010 debut album, "Slash", and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set "Made In Stoke 24/7/11".

On his latest musical creation, Slash — along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — teamed up with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash's debut solo album. All the songs were written together by Slash and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out some more exclusive behind-the-scenes right now.







Related links:
Slash's Official Site

OVERKILL Announce "The Electric Age" Tour - Tourdates Available!

Legendary Thrash Metal band OVERKILL, has announced NEW details around their upcoming ELECTRIC AGE TOUR. Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May.

OVERKILL will release their 16th full length studio album entitled 'The Electric Age' on March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012.

The band is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

The band recently revealed a behind the scenes video that outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming new record "The Electric Age." Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.

Related links:
Overkill's Official Site
Official Site of EONE Metal

SLASH To Celebrate The Release Of Second Solo Album With U.S. Tour - Tourdates Available!

Currently, legendary guitarist Slash is hard at work in a Los Angeles studio putting the final brush strokes to his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is set to be released on May 22nd via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and it will be the followup to his 2010 debut album, "Slash", and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set "Made In Stoke 24/7/11".

In celebration of this highly anticipated album, Slash announced that his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, February 15, with the regular on-sale starting Friday, February 17. Tickets will be available at SlashOnline.com. The itinerary (see below) encompasses three festival appearances: Saturday, May 5 at Carolina Rebellion, Saturday, May 19 at Rock On The Range and Friday, May 25 at Rocklahoma.

On his latest musical creation, Slash — along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — teamed up with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash's debut solo album. All the songs were written together by Slash and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly beginning today.

Slash's 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates:

- May 03: Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
- May 05: Charlotte, NC - Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway
- May 07: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
- May 10: Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hard Rock Live
- May 12: Kansas City MO - Liberty Memorial Park
- May 13: Indianola, IA - National Balloon Classic Field
- May 14: Minneapolis, MN - The Brick
- May 16: Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater
- May 17: Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
- May 19: Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium
- May 20: Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
- May 25: Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
- May 26: Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino



Related links:
Slash's Official Site

SLASH Announces NEW Solo Album Release Date & Premieres First Behind The Scenes Video Of The Making Of The Album!

At present time, legendary guitarist Slash is locked in a Los Angeles studio putting the final brush strokes to his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is set to be released on May 22nd via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and it will be the followup to his 2010 debut album, "Slash", and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set "Made In Stoke 24/7/11".

On his latest musical creation, Slash — along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) — teamed up with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash's debut solo album. All the songs were written together by Slash and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly beginning today.



Related links:
Slash's Official Site

OVERKILL Unleash Behind The Scenes Studio Footage - NEW Album Coming Soon!

OVERKILL have revealed a behind the scenes video that outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming NEW record 'The Electric Age'.

Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.



OVERKILL will release "The Electric Age" due out on eOne Music March 27, 2012 in North America, while the record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012.

The band will tour the US this spring on their very own KILLFEST 2 this spring in support.

"Killfest 2" Tour-dates:

4/20 - Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA
4/22 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse NY
4/23 - Screamin WIllie's - Columbus OH
4/24 - Blondie's - Detroit MI
4/25 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago IL
4/26 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City MO
4/27 - Bluebird Theater - Denver CO
4/28 - The Complex - Salt Lake City UT
4/30 - El Corazon - Seattle WA
5/1 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland OR
5/2 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco CA
5/3 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles CA
5/5 - Emo's East - Austin TX
5/6 - Trees - Dallas TX
5/8 - The Club at Firestone - Orlando FL
5/9 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale FL
5/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta GA
5/11 - Jaxx Nightclub - West Springfield VA
5/12 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY

OVERKILL is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

OVERKILL is Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (vocals), D.D. Verni (Bass, Backing vocals), Derek "The Skull" Tailer (Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals), Dave Linsk (Lead guitar, Backing vocals) and Ron Lipnicki (Drums).

Related links:
Overkill's Official Site
Official Site of EONE Metal

From Ashes Rise Enter Studio To Record NEW 7" For Southern Lord Records!

This weekend, Portland, Oregon-based crust Punk icons From Ashes Rise entered the studio to lay down two vicious NEW anthems for Southern Lord Recordings. The crushing recording session marks the first time the band recorded in nine years!

Recorded at Audible Alchemy, engineered by Bryan Sours and Steve Lobdell, and mixed at Audiosiege by Sours and the band's own Brad Boatright, the two tracks -- "Rejoice The End" and "Rage of Sanity" -- are being finalized for a rabid NEW 7" set to be let off the chain via Southern Lord in April or May. A final release date, cover art and more will be be locked down in the coming weeks.

From Ashes Rise formed in Nashville, Tennessee during the mid 1990s' American crust Punk surge, their infectious downtuned moroseness catching on worldwide almost immediately. Having relocated to Portland, Oregon, the band have unleashed three LPs, a plethora of split releases, EPs and more to date, all amidst waves of heavy underground touring. Last May the band dominated the indoor stage at the annual Maryland Deathfest gathering in Baltimore, and then in November took part the Portland show of Southern Lord's massive The Power Of The Riff West Coast takeover.

From Ashes Rise remain one of the most brutally-charged and hauntingly melodic forerunners of the scene.

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From Ashes Rise on Facebook
From Ashes Rise on Audio Siege
Southern Lord Records
Southern Lord Records on Twitter
Southern Lord Records on Facebook

Thrash Metal Titans OVERKILL Release NEW Album Details For 'The Electric Age'!

Legendary Thrash band, OVERKILL have announced their next full length entitled 'The Electric Age' due out on eOne Music March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012. The band will tour the US this spring on their very own KILLFEST 2 this spring in support (tourdates below).

'The Electric Age' was recorded and mixed at Gain Studios in New Jersey, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni. This is the bands followup record to 'Ironbound' released in 2010 which received much critical praise. Decibel Magazine went as far to add, "Call this Thrash, or whatever: to us, it's just Metal. And damn good Metal, at that."

"Killfest 2" Tour-dates:

4/20 - Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA
4/22 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse NY
4/23 - Screamin WIllie's - Columbus OH
4/24 - Blondie's - Detroit MI
4/25 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago IL
4/26 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City MO
4/27 - Bluebird Theater - Denver CO
4/28 - The Complex - Salt Lake City UT
4/30 - El Corazon - Seattle WA
5/1 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland OR
5/2 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco CA
5/3 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles CA
5/5 - Emo's East - Austin TX
5/6 - Trees - Dallas TX
5/8 - The Club at Firestone - Orlando FL
5/9 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale FL
5/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta GA
5/11 - Jaxx Nightclub - West Springfield VA
5/12 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY

Overkill is:

- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth
- Dave Linsk
- Derek "The Skull" Tailer
- D.D. Verni
- Ron Lipnicki

Overkill's Discography:

- Feel the Fire (1985)
- Taking Over (1987)
- Under The Influence (1988)
- The Years of Decay (1989)
- Horrorscope (1991)
- I Hear Black (1993)
- W.F.O. (1994)
- The Killing Kind (1996)
- From the Underground and Below (1997)
- Necroshine (1999)
- Bloodletting (2000)
- Killbox 13 (2003)
- ReliXIV (2005)
- Immortalis (2007)
- Ironbound (2010)



OVERKILL is:

- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (Vocals)
- D.D. Verni (Bass, Backing Vocals)
- Derek "The Skull" Tailer (Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Dave Linsk (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Ron Lipnicki (Drums)

Related links:
Overkill's Official Site
Official Site of EONE Metal

Gojira To Perform At Metallica's 'Black Album' Show In Paris!

The members of French progressive Heavy Metal band Gojira, have announced that they will be joining the legendary Thrash Metal band Metallica for a one-off show. This historical concert is a celebration of Metallica's 'Black Album' and will take place on May 12th at the Stade de France in Paris, France! Gojira had previously shared the stage with Metallica (along with Lamb Of God), on a North American tour in September/October 2009.

Gojira have been very busy at Spin Recording Studios in New York City recording their sixth studio album. The NEW Gojira record is being co-produced Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God & Ikillya) for an early 2012 release. Additionally, Gojira inked a deal with Roadrunner Records recently.









Gojira is:

- Joe Duplantier (Vocals/Guitars)
- Mario Duplantier (Drums)
- Christian Andreu (Guitars)
- Jean-Michel Labadie (Bass)

- Gojira's Discography:

\m/ Studio albums:

- Terra Incognita (2001)
- The Link (2003)
- From Mars to Sirius (2005)
- The Way of All Flesh (2008)
- Untitled 5th studio album (TBA)

\m/ Live albums:

- The Link Alive (2004)
- Untitled DVD (TBA)

\m/ Demos and EPs:

- Victim (1996)
- Possessed (1997)
- Saturate (1999)
- Wisdom Comes (2000)
- Maciste All'Inferno (2003)
- Sea Shepherd EP (2011)

Related links:
Gojira's Website

Gojira Release Studio Update Of Joe Duplantier Recording Vocals - Video Available!

The members of French progressive Heavy Metal band Gojira, have been very busy at Spin Recording Studios in New York City recording their sixth studio album. The NEW Gojira record is being co-produced Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God & Ikillya) for an early 2012 release. Additionally, Gojira inked a deal with Roadrunner Records recently.

Needless to say, the anticipation for the NEW Gojira album is huge!

Here is the bands fourth studio update, which includes the tracking of the vocal parts for their NEW album. Check it out!









Gojira is:

- Joe Duplantier (Vocals/Guitars)
- Mario Duplantier (Drums)
- Christian Andreu (Guitars)
- Jean-Michel Labadie (Bass)

- Gojira's Discography:

\m/ Studio albums:

- Terra Incognita (2001)
- The Link (2003)
- From Mars to Sirius (2005)
- The Way of All Flesh (2008)
- Untitled 5th studio album (TBA)

\m/ Live albums:

- The Link Alive (2004)
- Untitled DVD (TBA)

\m/ Demos and EPs:

- Victim (1996)
- Possessed (1997)
- Saturate (1999)
- Wisdom Comes (2000)
- Maciste All'Inferno (2003)
- Sea Shepherd EP (2011)

Related links:
Gojira's Website

Gojira Release Studio Update # 3 - Video Available!

The members of French progressive Heavy Metal band Gojira, have been very busy at Spin Recording Studios in New York City recording their sixth studio album. The NEW Gojira record is being co-produced Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God & Ikillya) for an early 2012 release. Additionally, Gojira inked a deal with Roadrunner Records recently.

Needless to say, the anticipation for the NEW Gojira album is huge!

Here is the bands third studio update, which includes the tracking of the bass parts for their NEW album. Check it out!







Gojira is:

- Joe Duplantier (Vocals/Guitars)
- Mario Duplantier (Drums)
- Christian Andreu (Guitars)
- Jean-Michel Labadie (Bass)

- Gojira's Discography:

\m/ Studio albums:

- Terra Incognita (2001)
- The Link (2003)
- From Mars to Sirius (2005)
- The Way of All Flesh (2008)
- Untitled 5th studio album (TBA)

\m/ Live albums:

- The Link Alive (2004)
- Untitled DVD (TBA)

\m/ Demos and EPs:

- Victim (1996)
- Possessed (1997)
- Saturate (1999)
- Wisdom Comes (2000)
- Maciste All'Inferno (2003)
- Sea Shepherd EP (2011)

Related links:
Gojira's Website