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Daily Reload: Alice in Chains, Randy Blythe + More

Facebook: Alice in Chains Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Alice in Chains have announced a new string of U.S. tour dates for the spring. Check out where the rock giants will be performing here! [ Loudwire ] – Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe is soon to stand trial in the Czech Republic for manslaughter. The case has been the subject of great controversy for months, and Blythe has revealed that he’s “getting mentally ready” for his court appearance. [ Loudwire ] – We’ve put together the most hideous bunch of rock tattoos ever assembled in history! Check out the 25 Worst Rock Tattoos of All Time here. [ Loudwire ] – Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has started a soup kitchen and Christian ministry in Haiti that will feed thousands of meals every day. Find out more here. [ Loudwire ] – Disturbed singer David Draiman confirms released date for new band Device’s self-titled debut album. [ Loudwire ] – It was 35 years ago today that the Sex Pistols broke up. Read more about the legendary moment in music history here. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Ultimate Classic Rock Bow is in Round 2, and one of the website’s battles is between Guns N’ Roses and Led Zeppelin. Vote for your favorite here! [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Senses Fail announce fifth studio album ‘Renacer’ to released on March 26. [ Rock Music Report ] – 5 Albums Recorded for Less Than a Grand [ Diffuser.fm ] – Metallica to headline Japan’s Summer Sonic Fest. [ Ultimate Metallica ]

David Draiman’s Device Confirm Release Date of Self-Titled Debut Album

Adam Bettcher, Getty Images Vocalist David Draiman has been hard at work with his new project Device since the indefinite hiatus of Disturbed was announced in late 2011. After much anticipation and ballpark estimates as to when the first Device album would be unleashed, we can now confirm that the band’s debut album will be self-titled and see the light of day on April 9 via Warner Bros Records. On Friday, we reported that Draiman had unveiled an all-star lineup of guest musicians on the album, as well as revealing that  Evanescence drummer Will Hunt and Dope / Eve to Adam guitarist Virus will join Draiman on Device’s three-man touring lineup. Meanwhile, ex- Filter  guitarist Geno Lenardo, who co-wrote and recorded Device’s debut album with David Draiman, will not be joining the outfit on the road. In a press release, Draiman describes the album as follows, “It’s not metal”, Draiman says. “It’s influenced by early Industrial rock (i.e., Nine Inch Nails/Ministry) and has a dark electronic vibe. At the same time, these are big, anthemic, and intensely melodic songs. It’s futuristic rock.” In a new video interview with Artisan News Service , David Draiman speaks about how Device came together. “I was first approached by Geno Lenardo, who was working on a number of tracks for the ‘Underworld’ soundtrack for the last ‘Underworld’ film that came out … and he asked me if I would be interested in being a part of one of the tracks and I asked him to send me the music that he had in mind and I was able to make a really compelling and powerful song … [I] found that working with him as a songwriting partner was very easy and fluid. He’s a very strong songwriter in his own right.” Device’s first single, ‘Vilify,’ is set to hit radio on Feb. 19. The band just filmed a video for the song and have described it as “amazing / groundbreaking.’ Draiman and Lenardo were able to recruit an army of legendary musicians as contributors for the first Device album, including Black Sabbath  bassist  Geezer Butler , Deep Purple  singer-bassist  Glenn Hughes , Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows , System of a Down  singer  Serj Tankian , Rage Against the Machine guitar great Tom Morello and Halestorm  frontwoman  Lzzy Hale . Prepare yourself for Device’s self-titled debut album, which will drop on April 9, and stay tuned for the unveiling of the single ‘Vilify,’ which will see a release this February. David Draiman Goes In-Depth About Device [button href=”http://loudwire.com/disturbed-singer-david-draiman-urges-fans-to-support-lamb-of-god-randy-blythe/” title=”David Draiman Urges Fans to Support Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe” align=”center”]

Disturbed Singer David Draiman Urges Fans to Support Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe

Ethan Miller, Getty Images As reported yesterday (Dec. 3), Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been indicted on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic by the State’s Attorney Office in Prague and, as a result, will likely stand trial in the near future. Following the news of Blythe’s indictment, Lamb of God’s manager offered a lengthy statement . Many musicians are also speaking out, one of them being Disturbed frontman David Draiman who took to the band’s official Facebook to speak his mind about this situation. Draiman states: “MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS MY BLOOD, OUR FRIEND RANDY BLYTHE OF LAMB OF GOD HAS NOW OFFICIALLY BEEN INDICTED ON CHARGES OF MANSLAUGHTER. THIS IS A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE. HE IS BEING A MAN AND STANDING UP TO THESE CHARGES. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE AND TWITTER PAGES, RAISE AWARENESS AMONGST YOUR FRIENDS, AND TAKE THE TIME TO DONATE TO HIS DEFENSE FUND ON BOTH PAGES. YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY WRITING YOUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND PRESSURING THE U.S. DEPT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS/STATE DEPARTMENT TO GET PERSONALLY INVOLVED. WE STAND BEHIND RANDY, HOPE ALL OF YOU WILL AS WELL. AS ALWAYS, MUCH RESPECT. -DAVID P.S. BEEN USING CAPS FOR YEARS, NOT CHANGING. BIGGER PROBLEMS IN LIFE. BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT.” Blythe was arrest was arrested in June of this year in regard to an alleged incident where a man died a few weeks after an apparent stage fall at a Lamb of God concert in the Czech Republic in 2010. The vocalist spent five weeks in a Czech prison before being released in early August. If Blythe is convicted of manslaughter, he could face 5-10 years in prison. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/lamb-of-god-randy-blythe-indicted-manslaughter-charges-czech-republic/” title=”Next: More on Randy Blythe’s Indictment” align=”center”]

Barack Obama Re-Elected President of U.S. – Rockers React via Twitter

Scott Olson, Getty Images Barack Obama has been re-elected President of the United States after defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the national election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The news of Obama’s victory has resonated loudly throughout the world, including the rock community. Rockers such as Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee, Disturbed singer David Draiman, the Offspring’s Noodles, Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro, Ted Nugent, All That Remains singer Phil Labonte and more took to Twitter in the minutes and hours after the result was announced to express their thoughts about the election. See what they wrote in the Tweets below: YES!!!!!!!!!! — Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) November 7, 2012 4 more beers? -N — The Offspring (@offspring) November 7, 2012 Wise choice America! Proud!!!! — TOMMY LEE (@MrTommyLand) November 7, 2012 Whew, I’m really glad Rosanne Barr didn’t win tonight. — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 7, 2012 THANK…GOD…IT’S…FINALLY…OVER!!! CAN WE NOW GET BACK TO BUSINESS!?????? — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 7, 2012 Goodluk America u just voted for economic & spiritual suicide. Soulless fools — Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) November 7, 2012 I guess the “entitled” 47% and those binders filled with women made their voices heard in yesterday’s US election. Congrats to the US. — Danko Jones (@dankojones) November 7, 2012 Secondly, I’m thankful that Romney didn’t win. Cause I can still hate everyone who gets paid by sucking the government tit! — Philip Labonte (@philthatremains) November 7, 2012

Daily Reload: Hurricane Sandy Reaction, Korn + More

Mary Oullette, SheWillShootYou.com / Mark Metcalfe / Ethan Miller, Getty Images – Members of  Papa Roach ,  Bush ,  Disturbed  and other acts react on Twitter to Hurricane Sandy. [ Loudwire ] –  Korn  guitarist  Munky  says the band’s direction will lean more toward guitars with less dubstep on their next album. [ Loudwire ] – Watch Metallica honoring Green Day at the Voodoo Arts + Music Experience with a jam of ‘American Idiot.’ [ Loudwire ] – Officials at a venue force the movement of a California festival after taking issue with P.O.D. ‘s ‘Youth of the Nation’ lyrics. [ Loudwire ] – Pennywise and original frontman Jim Lindberg have reunited. [ Loudwire ] – Behemoth frontman Nergal may be facing jail time after a Polish court ruled he could be charged for tearing a bible onstage. [ Loudwire ] – Isis may be no more, but the music keeps coming, including a streaming demo of ‘Ghost Key.’ [ Rock Music Report ] – Hurricane Sandy not only ravaged the East Coast, but it did some damage further inland to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Congrats to Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood , who got engaged to Sally Humphreys. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Twelve years ago, U2 ‘s award-winning album, ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ arrived in stores. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Papa Roach, Bush, Disturbed Members + More React to Hurricane Sandy Destruction

Ethan Miller / Mark Metcalfe / Kevin Winter, Getty Images The world is keeping a close eye on the East Coast today as Hurricane Sandy’s destruction has wreaked havoc with its high winds, torrential rain, and potential for even more trouble as the storm heads inland. Many across the nation are sending their positive thoughts to those dealing with the storm and its aftermath, including a number of rockers. In addition to all the physical damage the hurricane has caused, there’s quite a financial toll as well as much of the eastern seaboard has lost power and a number of businesses have shut down until the weather passes. It’s also affected a number of bands, who have either canceled or postponed dates on the East Coast or had their travel affected. Papa Roach , Bush ‘s Gavin Rossdale , Disturbed ‘s David Draiman , and Motley Crue ‘s Tommy Lee are among the initial musicians posting their thoughts on Hurricane Sandy, sharing their well-wishes and even posting links for their fans to donate to the aid that will be needed in the aftermath of the natural disaster. Here are their thoughts below: Checking the pictures of #Sandy on buzzfeed.tumblr.com . Sorry for everyone’s loss on the east coast :/ — ? Papa Roach ? (@paparoach) October 30, 2012 hurricane sandy-treacherous times-sorry for all the disasterwatching the news now.it is terrible. — GAVIN ROSSDALE (@GavinRossdale) October 30, 2012 SUCH DEVASTATION. SUCH LOSS. I CANT HELP BUT BE OVERCOME WITH EMOTION SEEING THE IMAGES OF THE DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY #Sandy . — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) October 30, 2012 PLEASE DONATE IN OUR NATION’S TIME OF NEED. I DID. redcross.org — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) October 30, 2012 Hope everyone is doin ok inhurricane Sandy east coast! Damn!!! — TOMMY LEE (@MrTommyLand) October 30, 2012 We want to send our prayers and thoughts to our people at Razor and Tie, The Agency Group, Splitmedia and most… fb.me/ADg259eZ — Nonpoint (@nonpoint) October 30, 2012 We at Loudwire send our positive thoughts and well-wishes to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Daily Reload: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, 9/11 Rocker Tributes, Lamb of God + More

Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Guitarist Kirk Hammett shares his horror fascination (his new book ‘Too Much Horror Business – The Kirk Hammett Collection‘ is due Oct. 1) and talks about how Metallica deals with criticism. [Loudwire] Shinedown, Papa Roach, Slash, Nikki Sixx, Aaron Lewis and David Draiman were just a few of the rockers offering 9/11 Tributes via