Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com In an incredibly close race that saw multiple lead changes throughout the entire voting process, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi narrowly beat out Slipknot / Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor for Rock Titan of the Year in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards. The legendary axe-man and master of the riff was diagnosed with cancer early in 2012, and although it stopped the majority of Black Sabbath’s tour dates, one thing it never stopped was Tony Iommi. Despite the lymphoma diagnosis, Iommi continued writing for Black Sabbath’s massively anticipated next album, ’13,’ laying down guitar lines that will surely blow us away once its released in June 2013. Congrats to Tony Iommi. For his bravery and dedication to heavy metal, fans have voted the Black Sabbath legend their 2012 Rock Titan of the Year. See the full voting results below and click the red button for the next winner: [button href=”http://loudwire.com/marilyn-manson-rock-album-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/” title=”Next Winner: Rock Album of the Year” align=”center”] Voting Results: Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll.
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Tony Iommi Wins Rock Titan of the Year in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards
January 16th, 2013 
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No Comments »Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Returns to Music as a Promoter
January 8th, 2013 Metalkult Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images Guitarist K.K. Downing may have officially retired from Judas Priest in 2011, but the rocker apparently isn’t one to stray too far from the stage. After spending time in the last few years pursuing various business opportunities , Downing is returning to the music scene as a promoter. The guitarist tells the Shropshire Star that he’s interested in finding new, young talent and providing them with a showcase to get their music heard. As such, he’s announced a pair of shows in Wolverhampton and Birmingham where he’ll highlight some rising stars. Downing’s promotion firm will operate under the moniker The Future of Heavy Metal, and it finds him collaborating with industry veteran Dave Coleman to discover the talent. The guitarist says, “The Black Country and Birmingham are known as the home of heavy metal. Back in the ’70s and ’80s the area produced so many good bands from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to Judas Priest and even Slade. In some ways it’s been difficult for other bands to fill the void. Now it’s time for the next generation to step up to the plate.” Among the bands he’s currently promoting are local acts such as Hostile, Left Unscarred and Under Blackened Skies, as well as French outfit Moray Firth. The first show will take place May 15 at the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton, with the second show scheduled for May 17 at the Asylum in Birmingham. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-judas-priest-songs/” title=”Next: 10 Best Judas Priest Songs” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: among-the-bands, bands, birmingham, black, black-country, black-sabbath, french, judas-priest, k.k. downing, metal, well-as-french, with-the-second No Comments »Daily Reload: Dave Grohl, Stone Sour + More
January 3rd, 2013 Metalkult Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Dave Grohl will bring the ‘Sound City Players’ to the Sundance Film Festival for a performance. [ Loudwire ] Stone Sour ‘s Corey Taylor has narrowed down the release for ‘House of Gold & Bones, Pt. 2′ to April. [ Loudwire ] Halestorm ‘s Lzzy Hale says there’s no end in sight for the band’s touring. [ Loudwire ] Eddie Vedder and Tom Morello will perform at the MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen during Grammy week. [ Loudwire ] How would you like to win an all-inclusive trip for two to see Soundgarden in Seattle? Details here. [ Loudwire ] Ted Nugent has penned an open letter to Vice President Joe Biden on gun control. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Phish celebrated New Year’s Eve by performing Black Sabbath and Steve Miller Band covers. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] The Eels made a cameo in the recently released ‘This Is 40′ that ended up on the cutting room floor. Watch it here. [ Diffuser.fm ]
Posted in News Tags: black-sabbath, cares-tribute, corey taylor, daily-reload, festival, musicares, president, sound-city, soundgarden, steve-miller, Stone Sour, tom morello No Comments »Most Desired 2013 Album – Readers Poll
January 2nd, 2013 Metalkult Stephen Lovekin / Noel Vasquez / Michael Buckner / Frazer Harrison / Theo Wargo, Getty Images We just finished a great year of hard rock and metal music and it’s good to know that there’s plenty more where that came from as the calendar hits 2013. Today’s Readers Poll let’s you have your say on what 2013 album you’re anticipating the most. Are you a fan of the classic metal bands? If so, Black Sabbath , Judas Priest and Slayer have been in the studio working on new music that’s expected to arrive this year. Are veteran grunge bands your thing? Then you might want to keep an eye out for new Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam records. Are you a Nikki Sixx fan? That’s good, because we’re expecting new music from both Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. this year. We also expect to see new albums coming from rock vets like Alter Bridge , Buckcherry , Hatebreed , Queens of the Stone Age , Tool , Avenged Sevenfold and Rob Zombie ! Fans are also likely anxious to check out passion projects like the second half of Stone Sour ‘s ‘House of Gold & Bones’ album or the upcoming debut from Disturbed singer David Draiman ‘s new industrial band, Device . And, of course, there’s early 2013 albums coming from Black Veil Brides , Bullet for My Valentine and Hollywood Undead . So there you have it — just a few of the acts we anticipate hearing from in 2013. Let your voice be heard and tell us which band’s 2013 album excites you the most by voting in the poll below: Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/favorite-metallica-single-readers-poll/” title=”Previous Readers Poll: Favorite Metallica Single” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-great-year, black-sabbath, frazer-harrison, nikki-sixx, poll, Stone Sour, valentine, year, Zombie No Comments »Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Thankful and ‘Looking Forward to Next Year’
December 22nd, 2012 Metalkult Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com The end of the year offers the perfect time to reflect on where you’re at in life, and you’d have to think that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has a brighter outlook on things now than he did earlier in 2012. The guitarist confirms as much in a newly posted year-end update. Things appeared to be on the upswing for Iommi in 2011 as Black Sabbath had reunited and the band was preparing to work on their first new album in years, but then Iommi learned early this year that he had lymphoma that needed to be treated in order for his survival. Suddenly his focus for 2012 had changed, but thankfully his initial plans for the year still appear to be in reach as his post-chemotherapy recovery has gone well. In his year-end posting , Iommi states: What a year! Certainly not the one I was expecting. Thanks to you all for your massive help and support, it was very encouraging. I’m still working on the album and managed to play three shows, not bad given the news a year ago. I’m looking forward to next year, seeing what you think of the record and touring as much as we’re able. My best wishes to you all, I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year, most of all, stay positive. The guitarist did come through his treatment, worked closely with his bandmates on completing a new record which is now due in April and managed to make a handful of high profile shows in England and the U.S. despite the setback. As for what lies ahead in 2013, Iommi will get in his first extended touring since the reunion was announced. After his lymphoma battle, the guitarist also decided to go back and update his autobiography. The newly reissued paperback version of ‘Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven & Hell With Black Sabbath,’ includes a chapter on his treatment and recovery. In addition, he’s also recorded an audio book with one of his former bandmates providing the voice. He explained , “I had a go myself but wasn’t comfortable when I listened back. Normally you just get an actor to voice it but I didn’t want someone who didn’t know me or the music business so I asked my old mate Bev Bevan (former Black Sabbath / MOVE / ELO drummer) as he already has a radio show and lived some of the chapters with me! I’m really pleased how it’s turned out.” [button href=”http://loudwire.com/black-sabbath-tony-iommi-writing-chemotherapy/” title=”Next: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Discusses Writing During Chemotherapy” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-newly-posted, autobiography, band, black-sabbath, christmas, journey-through, metal, Music, news, rock, touring-as-much, voice, year No Comments »Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Penning Autobiography ‘My Life With Deth’
December 21st, 2012 Metalkult Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has been busy at work on his official autobiography. The founding Megadeth musician is approaching the band’s 30th anniversary along with frontman Dave Mustaine , the only other original member still with the legendary thrash act. The memoir, ‘My Life With Deth,’ will tackle subjects such as the band’s road to iconic status, addiction and much more. This won’t be Ellefson’s first endeavor penning a book, as the bassist released ‘Making Music your Business: A Guide for Young Musicians’ in 1997. Fifteen years later, Ellefson returns to writing with some help from author Joel McIver, who has written biographies on bands such as Black Sabbath , Slayer , Metallica , Tool and many others. According to Blabbermouth , Ellefson’s autobiography will also feature contributions from Slayer’s Kerry King , Anthrax’s Scott Ian , current Megadeth bandmate Shawn Drover and former bandmates Chris Poland and Marty Friedman. “My autobiography is not the usual tale of rock ‘n’ roll woe, but rather something I hope will truly inspire people,” says Ellefson. “I have dedicated my life to my craft, and I wanted to share the story of how a kid with a bass guitar and the dream of rock stardom literally risked it all to move from the farm in Minnesota to Los Angeles, and with a lot of hard work, sacrifice and a little luck along the way, made the dream come true.” The bassist continues, “I think the readers will enjoy the stories, as well as the hardships, of this way of life as a musician and artist. I’ve been very open about my life’s obstacles and the means by which I overcame them. Now, my hope is that this story will inspire others to follow their dreams and really live out the purpose for their lives, too.” The official release date for David Ellefson’s ‘My Life With Deth’ will be announced in early 2013. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-megadeth-songs/” title=”10 Best Megadeth Songs” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: band, black-sabbath, business, david-ellefson, dream, megadeth, Music, share-the-story, shawn-drover, story No Comments »Daily Reload: Metallica, Lostprophets + More
December 21st, 2012 Metalkult Blackened Recordings – Metallica are bringing their Orion Music + More Festival to Detroit next year. [ Loudwire ] – The members of Lostprophets have issued a statement on the charges against singer Ian Watkins . [ Loudwire ] – Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante shares his thoughts on the band’s Grammy nomination and discusses their upcoming covers release. [ Loudwire ] – The lineup for the Mitch Lucker Memorial Show has been revealed and Suicide Silence will film the show for a DVD release. [ Loudwire ] – Black Sabbath ‘s Tony Iommi has been named to the National Guitar Museum Board of Advisors. [ Loudwire ] – Vince Neil ‘s former bassist is threatening legal action over his tax woes. [ Loudwire ] – AC/DC recently gave into iTunes and now their videos are available for download as well. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – As we wait for the supposed end of the world as predicted by the Mayans, check out Ultimate Classic Rock’s list of Top 10 Doomsday Songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The popular Bamboozle Festival will not return in 2013. [ Diffuser.fm ] – With the anniversary of late Clash frontman Joe Strummer’s death approaching, check out Diffuser’s list of the 10 Best Joe Strummer Songs. [ Diffuser.fm ]
