Photos by Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Hope you’ve got your pads on for this one! The 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl continues its quest to uncover the best hard rock football theme by matching up Rob Zombie ‘s ‘Superbeast’ against Five Finger Death Punch ‘s ‘Back for More.’ On one hand, you’ve got Rob Zombie’s ‘Superbeast,’ a highly-aggressive, hard-driving track certain to amp up just about any listener. And when you think of a super beast, a few of the NFL’s elite, most pumped up offensive and defensive linemen definitely come to mind. And where else but in the trenches would you expect to find a super beast? On the other hand, there’s Five Finger Death Punch, who’ve been cranking out aggressive hit after hit over the last half-decade. The band’s hot streak included the song ‘Back for More,’ which delivers the messages, “ Let’s get it on / It’s time to get in the game / You gotta fight til it hurts and then you do it again .” This dog-eat-dog track is about emerging victorious and not sparing the weak. So does it stand a fighting chance against the likes of Rob Zombie? You tell us. Vote between Rob Zombie and Five Finger Death Punch in this 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup in the poll below. You can listen to both tracks and judge for yourself which one should advance. Vote once per hour in this first round until Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET. To vote in the next 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup, click the red button at the bottom of the page. Hear Rob Zombie’s ‘Superbeast’ Hear Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘Back for More’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/metallica-vs-volbeat-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Metallica vs. Volbeat” align=”center”] ?
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Rob Zombie vs. Five Finger Death Punch – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 
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No Comments »Slipknot vs. P.O.D. – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 Metalkult It’s time to get amped up for some football and in our 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, we’re attempting to find out which track gets you most in the mood for gridiron aggression. This first round matchup pits the masked rockers of Slipknot against the “Southtown” favorites, P.O.D. While Slipknot offer plenty of unrelenting tracks, ‘Wait and Bleed’ is arguably the best fit the most for football. As Corey Taylor sings about the hate raising up inside of him, the listener can definitely apply that to the competition at hand. And given the violent nature of football, there will definitely be some bleeding coming soon. P.O.D.’s hit song ‘Boom’ has long been a sports anthem, with singer Sonny Sandoval seemingly calling out the competition after a particularly hard hit. As the song says, “ Boom! / Here comes the boom! / How you like me now? ” There’s no mistaking that sentiment when it comes to football. Which one of these rock warriors will be left standing when Round 1 is complete? That’s up to you to decide. Listen to both tracks below, then vote in the poll provided. You can also vote in the next 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup by clicking on the red button at the bottom of this post. Voting in Round 1 concludes Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET. Hear Slipknot’s ‘Wait and Bleed’ Hear P.O.D.’s ‘Boom Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-vs-five-finger-death-punch-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Rob Zombie vs. Five Finger Death Punch” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: button-at-the, find-out-which, finger-death, loudwire, loudwire-rock, original features, p.o.d., pits-the-masked, poll, slipknot, sonny-sandoval, the-competition, while-slipknot, Zombie No Comments »System of a Down vs. Korn – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 Metalkult There is such a thing as too much adrenaline pumping and this 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl pairing will definitely hype you up. We’ve got the frenetic and somewhat schizophrenic System of a Down favorite ‘Psycho’ squaring off against Korn ‘s monstrous rocker ‘Freak on a Leash.’ In this fast-paced, need-it-now world there’s probably no shortage of football players that can identify with the “ psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy ” world that Serj Tankian sings about in the band’s ‘Toxicity’ album favorite ‘Psycho.’ Regardless of the lyrical content, the speedy rocker has plenty of energy to spare. The other side of this battle is Korn’s ‘Freak on a Leash,’ a monstrous track about someone ready to unleash the demon inside. There’s just something about the spirit of competition that changes people, and that “freak” can get unleashed as soon as the whistle blows. So which of these tracks gets you more amped up for football? Listen to both System of a Down and Korn below, then vote in our 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl poll. Voting in Round 1 concludes Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET, so vote now and vote often before the deadline arrives. You can let your voice be heard once every hour and to vote in the next matchup, click on the red button at the bottom of this post. Hear System of a Down’s ‘Psycho’ Hear Korn’s ‘Freak on a Leash’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/slipknot-vs-p-o-d-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Slipknot vs. P.O.D.” align=”center”]
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January 24th, 2013 Metalkult There may be no more testosterone-fueled pairing in our 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl than this one. On one hand you’ve got the in-your-face aggression of Pantera versus the all-out brutality of Drowning Pool , and you get to determine which band’s track gets you more fired up for football. Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ is exactly what the name says. Between the amped up guitar play of Dimebag Darrell and the speedy drumming of Vinnie Paul , there’s no way this song could do anything but get you hyped up into some sort of frenzy. Add in Phil Anselmo ‘s lyrics of aggression and you’ve got the makings of a song that gives you pent up energy to spare. Meanwhile, Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ has long been associated with sporting events due to the aggressive nature of its lyrics. With late vocalist Dave Williams’ repetitive chorus begging, “ Let the bodies hit the floor/ Let the bodies hit the floor ,” this song seems the perfect fit to soundtrack a massive collision, or, at the very least, to unleash some pent up fury. So which one of these high-energy rockers will advance in the 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl? You tell us. Listen to both tracks below, then vote for your favorite in the poll provided. You can also vote in the next matchup by clicking the red button at the bottom of this page. Voting in the first round runs through Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET and you may vote once per hour for your favorite. Hear Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ Hear Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/system-of-a-down-vs-korn-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: System of a Down vs. Korn” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: button-at-the, drowning, floor, have-javascript, pantera, Phil Anselmo, poll, song No Comments »Avenged Sevenfold vs. Shinedown – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 Metalkult Photos by Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com It’s an inspirational message versus an in-your-face proclamation in this 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup. This first round pairing sees Avenged Sevenfold attempting to ‘Seize the Day’ against Shinedown , who appear ready to ‘Devour’ their new foes. Though a little on the softer side than what we usually get from Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Seize the Day’ is no less powerful in message. The inspirational track warns the listener to “ Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost, ” a sentiment that isn’t lost on today’s NFL player. With such a shortened season as compared to other sports, it’s important to make every moment count and Avenged Sevenfold definitely connect with a football theme in the song. Shinedown’s ‘Devour,’ meanwhile, has that great opening build just waiting to explode. As Brent Smith sings about taking it and taking it and taking it over and over again, it’s no wonder that by the time we get to the chorus he’s ready to devour, proclaiming, “It’s your final hour.” If that doesn’t speak to the mentality and pressure of an NFL player, what does? So there you have it — Avenged Sevenfold versus Shinedown. Which band advances? Your vote will decide. Listen to both tracks below, then vote in the poll provided. Click the red button at the bottom of this posting to vote in the next 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup. The voting in the first round ends Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET, so vote now and vote often. Hear Avenged Sevenfold’s ‘Seize the Day’ Hear Shinedown’s ‘Devour’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/pantera-vs-drowning-pool-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Pantera vs. Drowning Pool” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: avenged sevenfold, button-at-the, first, little-on-the, loudwire-rock, nfl, poll, seize-the-day, shinedown, sports, taking-it-and No Comments »Disturbed vs. Trapt – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 Metalkult Adam Bettcher, Getty Images / Trapt Official You’ve got to be tough physically as well as mentally to play the game of football and our next Loudwire Rock Bowl first round matchup pits songs from two bands that embrace that mindset. Disturbed ‘s ‘Indestructible’ squares off against Trapt ‘s ‘Headstrong.’ Disturbed’s ‘Indestructible’ is definitely a motivational track, with David Draiman singing about having to “carry the colors again” in honor of an oath he’s sworn to defend. Meanwhile, the song discusses an inner strength that has emerged, thus making them “an indestructible master of war.” This song about going to battle embraces the team spirit and self-motivation as well as just about any track in our competition. Trapt, meanwhile, are also up to fighting the good fight with their anthem ‘Headstrong.’ As the track says, “ Back off, I’ll take you on / Headstrong, to take on anyone .” This song about mental toughness and not stepping down from a fight is perfect for the mindset of an NFL player. It’s also a solid choice to square off against Disturbed in round one of the 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl. So which track will be advancing? That’s for you to decide. Listen to both Disturbed and Trapt below and then vote in the poll for which song should advance as a football anthem. To let your voice be heard in the next 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup, just click on the red button at the bottom of this post. You can vote up to once per hour in Round 1 until the deadline Sunday night (Jan. 27) at 11:59PM ET. Hear Disturbed’s ‘Indestructible’ Hear Trapt’s ‘Headstrong’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/avenged-sevenfold-vs-shinedown-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Avenged Sevenfold vs. Shinedown” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: battle-embraces, david-draiman, getty-images, nfl, play-the-game, song, trapt No Comments »Godsmack vs. Papa Roach – 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl, Round 1
January 24th, 2013 Metalkult There’s nothing to get you rocking like a pair of rock anthems, and this 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup has them. It’s Godsmack ‘s ‘I Stand Alone’ squaring off against Papa Roach ‘s ‘Last Resort’ to see which is the better football anthem. Godsmack’s Sully Erna spells it out for all comers in ‘I Stand Alone’ when he belts “ I’ve told you this once before / You can’t control me / If you try to take me down, you’re gonna pay .” That type of grit and determination is what drives many of the NFL players, and in the end, their ultimate goal to the be the team that “stands alone” at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Godsmack’s competition in this round is Papa Roach who have some strong statements of their own with ‘Last Resort.’ The pounding drums and guitars only strengthen the mood of the track, which is one of back-against-the-wall desperation. And as we all know, desperation can be a powerful motivator. When Jacoby Shaddix unleashes on this song, is there anyone left unmoved? It’s a tough matchup — Godsmack against Papa Roach. Take a listen to both songs below and then vote in our poll to determine who advances in the 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl. Voting in Round 1 continues through Sunday night (Jan. 27) at 11:59PM ET. To see the next 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl matchup and vote for your favorite, click on the red button at the bottom of this post. Hear Godsmack’s ‘I Stand Alone’ Hear Papa Roach’s ‘Last Resort’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/disturbed-vs-trapt-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: Disturbed vs. Trapt” align=”center”]
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