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Dead Sara fans came alive to rally against Otherwise in the last Cage Match but can they do it again against today’s competition? Rock trio Kyng take the matchup by storm with their brand new single ‘Bleed Easy’ off of their debut disc ‘Trampled Sun.’ The band has already done heavy amounts of touring, which included playing with In Flames and Trivium, and also being a part of this year’s
Choosing the 10 best Pantera songs is no easy feat, since there are so many good ones, full of power grooves that incite moshpits; resonant rhythms that could rattle your teeth loose from your gums; and drill sergeant vocals. Those were the sonic hallmarks of Pantera , without question one of the most important metal bands of the '90s and of the genre overall. The Texas quartet fused equal parts chest-puffing brawn and bravado, but make no mistake: Philip Anselmo, Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown infused the testosterone-driven mix with pure heart. Metal fans banged their heads furiously until their necks ached, thanks to those pummeling power grooves and Anselmo's militaristic delivery. But Pantera's music made you think at the same time. Their catalog is littered with some of the most memorable riffs of all time, and lyrical declarations that have been tattooed on bodies and were screamed back at them at live shows. So without further adieu, here is our list of the 10 best songs by Pantera:
With the Oct. 2 release date of their new disc ‘Transit of Venus’ looming, Canadian rockers Three Days Grace have announced a special run of up-close-and personal club shows to coincide with the disc’s release. With a run of dates that will likely sell out quickly, Three Days Grace are planning on getting very intimate with their fans to showcase their new music, taking over small-capacity clubs from coast to
‘3-Gun Nation‘ is a TV show hosted by country singer Mark Wills, and the new season of the program will add Phil Labonte from All That Remains to the mix. Willis and Labonte will receive training tips from professional 3-Gunners as the two singers compete head-to-head in various challenges. 3-Gun shooting events involve courses where the shooter moves through different stages using a combination of a rifle, pistol and shotgun.
Oh, the brutality! Extreme hardcore innovators Converge have just announced a 2012 U.S. tour with Florida sludge-merchants Torche and Norwegian six-piece Kvelertak, with Californian hardcore band Nails and Kentucky sludgy hardcore band Whips/Chains also featured on certain dates. Converge have arguably made the some of the most important and innovative extreme music of the 21st century. Since the release of the band’s universally acclaimed album ‘Jane Doe,’ Converge have been
Nonpoint are hitting the road for a late summer / early fall tour, and have added a number of dates to their itinerary. The initial dates include supporting acts Eye Empire and Surrender The Fall. Later on in the tour, Nonpoint will be playing with Taproot, Bobaflex and others. The band’s latest album, a self-titled effort, will be released in October. ‘Nonpoint’ was produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth) with
We’re now convinced that the apocalypse is definitely happening! There is no way that Earth will remain in one piece after the pure brutality that will be inflicted upon it after the year is done, because it seems that there has never been more heavier-than-hell metal tours announced than what 2012 has gifted us. This October, Napalm Death will be hitting the road with Municipal Waste and Exhumed, with Vektor,