Archive for July 25th, 2012

New Music Releases – August 2012

Keep your eyes and ears open throughout August 2012, because there are some new albums coming out that you won’t want to miss. Upcoming albums for August include releases by the Darkness, Rob Zombie, In This Moment + more. The Darkness will finally pull ‘Hot Cakes’ out of the oven, an album that they’ve slowly been introducing to fans for over a year. The album features the tracks ‘Nothing’s Gonna

Rise to Remain Singer Austin Dickinson Talks Warped Tour, Debut Album, Love of Hats + More

Rise to Remain have unleashed their debut album ‘City of Vultures’ and they are currently on tour in the States as part of this year’s Warped Tour lineup. Loudwire recently had the opportunity to chat with the band’s frontman Austin Dickinson (who happens to be the son of Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson) and he spoke all about Rise to Remain’s debut record, playing New York for the first time

Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig

The mammoth rock ‘n’ roll celebration to pay tribute to Marshall Amps’ 50th anniversary and the life of late mastermind Jim Marshall, has just gotten a little bigger. Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has been added to the mix, along with Free founding member Andy Fraser and Slayer guitar god Kerry King. The Marshall 50th anniversary event is set to be held on Sept. 22, at London’s iconic Wembley

Daily Reload: Randy Blythe, Metallica + More

On today’s Daily Reload, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe remains in Czech prison after prosecutor challenges Blythe’s bail for the second time; Sex Pistols are set to release an incredibly special box set for the 35th anniversary of ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’; and Papa Roach showcase making of the album art for ‘The Connection.’ Also, we premiere the music video for Soulicit’s ‘Complicated’; we bring you 50 amazing rock

Mary Ouellette: Rock Photography Collection

When asked the question of what makes an awesome concert photo, the answer is purely a subjective one. Concert photographers aim to capture a special moment, a feeling, or the general vibe of a live show, all in one click – no pressure though. Mastering the technical side of photography is just one of the necessary elements of concert photography. Most season vets know the standard rule of ‘first three,

Randy Blythe Remains in Czech Jail After His Bail Is Challenged Once Again by Prosecutor

The saga of Randy Blythe‘s Czech imprisonment has met another road block, as the prosecutor in Blythe’s case once again challenged the vocalist’s bail. The prosecutor, who represents the family of a fan who died of a head injury sustained at a 2010 Lamb of God show, has now challenged Blythe’s bail for the second time and is reportedly seeking to keep Blythe in prison until a possible trial begins.

Sex Pistols to Release ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’ 35th Anniversary Box Set

Revolutionary punk rock band the Sex Pistols will soon be celebrating the 35 anniversary of their landmark album ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols.’ For the 35th anniversary, the band will be releasing a “super deluxe” box set including remastered songs, studio rarities and B-sides, a live DVD, stickers and much more. After recording ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’ in 1977, the original master tapes were somehow lost and