Taproot were set to celebrate the release of their latest album ‘The Episodes‘ earlier this year, but things took a turn when singer Stephen Richards began to battle a serious health condition, which has resulted in multiple seizures. In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, Richards opens up about his health, the seizures he has had and his outlook on the future as Taproot prepare for their upcoming trek with Nonpoint. Read
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Exclusive: Taproot Singer Stephen Richards Reveals Battle With Seizures
The Sword Unveil Fall 2012 U.S. Tour Dates
Texas metal band the Sword have just announced a U.S. headlining tour beginning in October. The Sword are set to release their fourth studio album, ‘Apocryphon,’ on Oct. 22, and will hit the road with Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw and American Sharks. The Sword have been riding high since the release of their second full-length, ‘Gods of the Earth,’ in 2008, snatching supporting spots that included dates opening for Metallica. The
Converge Announce Fall 2012 U.S. Tour With Torche, Kvelertak + More
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
Dethklok’s ‘Dethalbum III’ Eyeing October Release
Dethklok may have been dealt a bit of a setback when their summer tour with Lamb of God fell through, but the animated outfit will look to rebound this fall with the release of a new album. ThePrp is reporting that Adult Swim favorites will issue their third album, appropriately titled ‘Dethalbum III,’ on Oct. 16 through Williams Street Records. Creator Brendon Small, who also is behind the band’s hit
Soundgarden Set November 13 Release Date for New Album
It’s been a long time coming, but Soundgarden fans finally have a date they can point to for a new record: The group’s as-yet-untitled reunion album is due for release on November 13. The news comes courtesy of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, which lists the release date along with a few quotes from guitarist Kim Thayil, who shared a few details regarding the band’s first collection of
Down vs. Chevelle – Cage Match
Down continue to dominate the Cage Match, but will they be able to do it again against today’s opponents? Rock trio Chevelle enter the matchup with their latest single ‘Same Old Trip’ off of their very successful sixth studio album, ‘Hats Off to the Bull.’ The song is the band’s third single off the release, and hopes to shoot right up the charts like its predecessors. Chevelle are currently part