Archive for July, 2012

Gojira vs. Katatonia – Death Match

La victoire appartient à Gojira metal français une fois de plus, comme ils ont défait Between the Buried and Me en Death Match la semaine dernière! … Sorry … for those of you who can’t read French, we’re informing you all that the French metal masters of Gojira defeated Between the Buried and Me in last week’s Death Match. That makes two wins for Gojira, with another two left to

Poison Frontman Bret Michaels and Fiance Call It Quits

Poison frontman Bret Michaels and his girlfriend of 18 years, Kristi Gibson, have called off their engagement. Michaels proposed to Gibson in 2010 on an episode of the reality television show ‘Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It.’ The former couple have two daughters Raine Elizabeth 12, and Jorja Bleu, 7. Michael’s rep told ‘People,’ “Although the couple have separated they remain great friends and are committed to jointly raising

Jonathan ‘JDevil’ Davis Joins Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson on ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour

For those of you who thought it couldn’t get any better than Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson touring together on the ‘Twins of Evil‘ tour this fall, we bring you news that another hard rock heavyweight is joining the run. Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis is stepping away from his band to explore his EDM alter-ego JDevil as the opening act for the two headliners. Davis says, “I like to think

‘Summer Slaughter’ Tour Stop in Florida Evacuated After Violent Threats Issued

Last night (July 30) the Summer Slaughter tour at the Ritz Theatre in Ybor City, Fla. was evacuated after police were tipped-off about violent threats being made in the venue. One thousand people were evacuated from the building for close to two hours while police investigated. Blabbermouth.net talked to Job For a Cowboy drummer Jon ‘Charn’ Rice who explained what happened during their set, saying, “Just to clarify the events

Extreme Metal Olympics: Group 1, Round Two

Welcome to the second round of the Extreme Metal Olympics, where some of the world’s heaviest and most iconic bands defend their country’s honor in a series of battles to the death. Each band has been chosen for their importance and contributions to death metal, black metal, extreme metal, grindcore and other various offshoots. 16 bands have emerged victorious from the Opening Round, and have advanced to compete in Round

Extreme Metal Olympics: Group 2, Round Two

Group two in the Extreme Metal Olympics contains some of the most purely brutal bands from around the globe. The winners from the Opening Round will now compete in some of the most diverse battles offered in the Extreme Metal Olympic groups. Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura defeated India’s Demonic Resurrection in the Opening Round, bringing the brutal Brazilians into Round Two. They will now face Norway’s Immortal, who beat German technical

Extreme Metal Olympics: Group 3, Round Two

We’ve got a great batch of bands competing in this next round of the Extreme Metal Olympics. Featuring bands from Finland, France, Sweden and Poland, Group 3 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting brackets in our Extreme Metal Olympics. Finland’s pride Children of Bodom beat out Australian technical death metal act Psycroptic. French metal band Gojira also emerged victorious against the Canadian metallers of Kataklysm. Now