Rock News

August Burns Red Release Music Video for ‘Internal Cannon’

Lancaster, Penn.-based Christian metal-core guys August Burns Red have released a new video for, “Internal Cannon.” The track comes off the group’s fourth album, Leveler, which entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 11 in June. Watch the video, here!
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Pearl Jam Guitarist Jams with Soundgarden at Los Angeles Gig

Pearl Jam six-stringer Mike McCready made a cameo with Soundgarden at the Forum in Los Angeles, bringing together two grunge legends on one stage. 
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Primus to Take New Album on the Road

Bass-happy rock band Primus are set to release their new studio album, Green Naugahyde, on Sept. 13 through ATO Records/Prawn Songs, and now Les Claypool and the gang have a full-fledged tour to go with the new release.
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P.O.D., Payable on Death, Release New Song: ‘On Fire’

P.O.D. are back, in a big way. Aside from being on the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour, the San Diego reggae rock boys have released a brand new track, “On Fire.” The anthemic song sounds like classic P.O.D., very reminiscent of “Boom” with punk energy and empowering rap-rock vocals.
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The Devil Wears Prada to Release ‘Dead Throne’ in September

American metal-core band the Devil Wears Prada have announced the title and release date for their new album. “Dead Throne” — the fourth LP for Hranica, Chris Rubey (lead guitar), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, vocals), Andy Trick (bass), Daniel Williams (drums) and James Baney (keyboards) — will arrive on Sept. 13.
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Underoath Announce Fall Headlining Tour

Florida metal-core band Underoath will headline a North American tour with the Chariot, Comeback Kid and This is Hell this fall. The tour crosses 28 dates starting Sept. 15 in Fayetteville, Ark., and closing out October 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tickets are available via Underoath’s official website.
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Weezer and Dinosaur Jr. Set Sail on Four-Day Music Festival Cruise

Ever want to catch Weezer, live in action, smack dab in the middle of the ocean? Well, if so, the alternative pop-rockers have announced a unique Weezer experience: the Weezer Cruise.
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Bullet for My Valentine, Three Days Grace, Seether Explain Uproar Tour’s Battle of the Bands [Video]

The Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Tour has announced a contest to find one local band per market to open on the tour. The winner, according to Episode 3 of Uproar TV, gets to play the entire tour in 2012, plus picks up $10,000 worth of gear from Best Buy Music Gear, a music video and an album produced for them.
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August Burns Red Drummer Matt Greiner Talks Warped Tour

Metalcore band August Burns Red are playing the entire the 2011 Vans Warped Tour, tearing up the stage in front of thousands of screaming kids every night. A Day to Remember, the Devil Wears Prada, Paramore and many more are on the annual touring festival.
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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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