Metal

Disturbed: ‘You’re Not Going to See Disturbed Tour for a While’

As if fans needed yet another reason to hit up the 2011 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival featuring Disturbed, Megadeth, Machine Head, Trivium, In Flames and more, now Disturbed is saying this is likely their last round of North American shows for a while.
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The Chariot Release Vinyl LP of ‘Long Live’ in August

Post-hardcore band the Chariot release a new vinyl LP version of their album, Long Live, August 2, and they recently posted a fresh track off the release.
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Times of Grace, Underoath on Summer 2011 Tour – Metal Corner

Killswitch Engage offshoot Times of Grace are on a summer tour, the Illuminato[u]r, with Underoath, Stray From the Path and Letlive. Find tour dates and more information, here.
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Interview: Volbeat Singer Michael Poulsen on Danish ‘Metal Rock,’ Touring with Metallica

Five years ago, Volbeat were No. 1 on the Danish Top 40 chart, but still pretty much unknown in the U.S. Now, thanks to a load of hard work (and a little luck in the form of Metallica taking the guys along on their 2009 stateside tour), Volbeat are selling out clubs across the U.S. In this interview, singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen talks about the band’s unique blend of rockabilly and metal, plus why touring with Metallica proves that “dream come true.”
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As I Lay Dying Guitarist Releases Summer Alternative Clothing Line

When the guys of As I Lay Dying aren’t making uber-brutal metalcore, they, apparently, are really into fashion. Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has launched the summer collection for his new clothing line, Nomad Clothing, joining frontman Tim Lambesis, who also recently launched a clothing line.
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RED’s Emotionally-Drenched ‘Lie to Me (Denial)’ [VIDEO]

RED’s “Lie to Me (Denial)” music video is out this week, and you can view it, here. It’s one of RED’s most emotionally-drenched videos to date.
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12 Stones Launch Anti-Bullying Campaign; Release Lyric Video for ‘Bulletproof’ [VIDEO]

12 Stones fans, get pumped. Sept. 6 brings the release of the hard rockers’ new album, Only Human, their first collection of post-grunge mania since 2007. Watch the lyric video for first single, “Bulletproof,” here.
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Interview: Black Stone Cherry Drummer on New Album, 2011 Carnival of Madness Tour

Black Stone Cherry drummer John Fred Young says the band’s biggest accomplishment, to date, is simply “to still be out touring and making music after 10 years as a band.” Speaking from a tour stop in Bettendorf, Iowa, Young, 26, checked in with Audio Ink Radio about the new album and why he’s stoked for the 2011 Carnival of Madness Tour.
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Rock Report: Zakk Wylde Disses Vacations, Steven Tyler Says ‘Yes,’ Van Halen Bass Player Speaks Out

Rock news this week packed Zakk Wylde saying vacations are for “people who hate their job,” Steven Tyler talking American Idol and Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Chickenfoot speaking out.
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This Week in Classic Rock: Fleetwood Mac Gets Makeover from Miley Cyrus, Puddle of Mudd Covers AC/DC, Def Leppard News

This past week brought classic rocker-meets-newbie news, from Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’ getting a makeover from Miley Cyrus to Puddle of Mudd covering AC/DC and the Rolling Stones.
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