2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl Championship Talk about your clash of the titans! The 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl championship is one for the ages with two heavy metal legends — Metallica and Pantera — sending their powerful, hard-hitting tracks against each other to determine which is the best football anthem. On one side, you’ve got Metallica. The metal mavens have made mincemeat out of the competition, besting Volbeat’s ‘A Warrior’s Call’ with 71 percent of the vote, cutting up Papa Roach’s ‘Last Resort’ into pieces with 64 percent of the final tally and then finally staving off some fierce competition from Avenged Sevenfold’s ‘Seize the Day,’ but emerging victorious with 67 percent of the vote. And it’s no wonder Metallica are still around because ‘Seek and Destroy’ is as intense as they come. This amped up rocker about looking for a fight is just the kind of competitive song that you would expect to be a stadium rocker. But this may be Metallica’s toughest battle yet as Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ is ready to throw down. Pantera narrowly edged Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies” with 53 percent of the vote in the first round, but this moshpit banger is just getting stronger with each round. ‘F—ing Hostile’ took out Korn’s ‘Freak on a Leash’ with 72 percent of the final tally and the song demolished Slipknot’s ‘Wait and Bleed’ in the semifinals with just shy of 64 percent of the vote. With Phil Anselmo ‘s brutal pent-up aggression oozing all over this track, it’s no wonder the song has advanced and survived. ‘F—ing Hostile’ is just the type of track you need to get amped up for some hard-hitting gridiron action. So there you have it, our final two. Which is the better football anthem — Metallica’s ‘Seek and Destroy’ or Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’? Your votes will decide the 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl Champion. Listen to both tracks below and then vote for your favorite. You can vote once per hour from now through Monday, Feb. 4 at 10AM ET, at which point a champion will be crowned. Listen to Metallica’s ‘Seek and Destroy’ Listen to Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl Bracket [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-metallica-songs/” title=”See Our List of the 10 Best Metallica Songs” align=”center”] [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-pantera-songs/” title=”See Our List of the 10 Best Pantera Songs” align=”center”]
Samir Hussein, Getty Images While we wait on new Pearl Jam music, frontman Eddie Vedder has found another creative outlet through the big screen. The vocalist, who has contributed music both as a solo artist and with his band to a number of films, is reportedly working on a song for the upcoming Christian Bale film ‘Out of the Furnace.’ The Los Angeles Times reports that Vedder is writing and recording the solo track for the movie that’s expected to arrive in theaters later this year. The paper cited a source close to the production as stating that it’s likely a number of other Vedder tracks may also be used for the movie. The film, which stars Bale, Woody Harrelson and Casey Affleck, centers on two brothers from a working class Pennsylvania town that get caught up in a web of violent crimes. Vedder’s songs have been featured in the movies ‘Dead Man Walking’ and ‘Eat Pray Love,’ while the singer recorded an entire soundtrack for the film ‘Into the Wild.’ Earlier this year, Vedder stated that Pearl Jam were “halfway” toward finishing their next album, but the band’s members have repeatedly stated that they’re taking their time on the disc and enjoying a break until everyone feels ready to resume work. Regardless of the album progress, the band has begun lining up some new shows for this summer, including a date at Chicago’s Wrigley Field . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/early-eddie-vedder-demos-surface-online/” title=”Next: Early Eddie Vedder Demos Surface Online” align=”center”]
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire He’s coming to your town, his band will help you party down! That’s right, Rob Zombie is covering the Grand Funk Railroad classic, ‘We’re an American Band’ on his upcoming album, ‘ Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor ,’ which is due in stores April 23. More details have been announced regarding the upcoming disc, including the revelation that Zombie is covering the ’70s-era favorite. The song would seemingly be a solid fit for Zombie given how much praise his heaped upon the current lineup of his band. The vocalist has been gung-ho about how he feels concerning the new record, and he adds about the latest effort, “I think for the first time this new album perfectly merges the old days of White Zombie with the future of what I am doing now. I think fans of both will agree this is the perfect combo of both worlds.” In addition to ‘We’re an American Band,’ Zombie revealed that the lead single from the upcoming disc will be the song ‘Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Super Town.’ It will be joined on the album by tracks with such awesome titles as ‘Ging Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga,’ ‘Lucifer Rising’ and ‘Behold! The Pretty Filthy Creatures.’ The album will be the first release on Zombie’s new label Zodiac Swan. At present, no tour dates have been revealed in support of the new disc, though Zombie did spend quite a bit of time on the road last fall as part of the ‘ Twins of Evil ‘ tour with Marilyn Manson . He will, however, be one of the honorees at the upcoming Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles on May 2. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/rob-zombie-stop-making-music-when-no-longer-fun/” title=”Next: Rob Zombie Says He’ll Stop Making Music When It’s No Longer Fun” align=”center”]
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Nikki Sixx has a lot on his plate at the moment, but the Sixx: A.M. bassist and creative force took some time to speak with Loudwire and other reporters during a roundtable interview at the NAMM conference in Anaheim Saturday (Jan. 26). Sixx was at NAMM to promote his new Schecter Sixx signature bass, which we detailed in our previous article, but the following Q&A focuses on the status of Sixx: A.M.’s next album and Sixx’s foray into launching a Broadway production based on his memoir, ‘The Heroin Diaries.’ You’re taking ‘The Heroin Diaries’ to Broadway. Can you tell us how the idea came about and what all it entails? The book inspired me, [and Sixx: A.M. bandmates] James Michael and DJ Ashba to write a soundtrack to that book. It was always in my head [either] a movie or a play. And when we met the right partners to start that process happening, it was interesting how we’re referencing the book and referencing the music in the play as we’ll also be writing new music. We’ll also be writing new music and continuing to flush out the story. It’s a different environment like having the book and the music in a real 3D experience, and I think it’s the perfect next step. How far along are you at this point and when might we expect it to premiere? It’s moving really quickly … We just finished our third time through, what you would call a script, it’s called a book, and we’re placing characters and music and making our changes and I just met with a fantastic set design person and we have directors and producers and investors, so it’s moving along quickly. In a perfect world, I’d love to see something maybe spring of 2014, but since this is my first at bat doing something like this, I don’t know. These things do take time. It’s very creative and very exciting. Following up on Sixx: A.M., in general, the first two albums accompanied books. Will you be following a similar format this time? This time we really want to fly on our own. We started out the songwriting process by having conversations about how far we can push ourselves musically … Our conversations were, ‘Let’s go as far to the left as we can, musically’ and once we finish up a handful of songs that are pretty out there … I don’t even want to use any kind of references because it’ll throw people and they won’t really understand what I’m talking about. But we’re just taking a lot of chances musically and at this point nothing sounds at all like Sixx: A.M. that you would know, because we’re taking such huge leaps of faith that we’re going to land on our feet. But once we finish what we have now, we’re going to start backtracking into who we are as a band that we know at least. I think you’re going to end up with some songs on the album that are sort of surprising and bands that always did that for me were like Queen . There would be songs on Queen’s albums that would be like, ‘I can’t even believe that came out of a rock band,’ and that’s what we want to do. We want to take those leaps of faith and in the end, we are a rock band so we’ll go back to that at some point. What’s the status on Sixx: A.M.’s album at the moment? How far are you along? We’ve got six [songs] done, so we’ll probably knock another 10 around and then we’ll figure out which 10 we put on a record and then we’ll figure out when we’re gonna release it. The biggest problem for Sixx: A.M. is that I’m in Motley Crue . It’s a great thing because people know of Sixx: A.M. because if they like me in Motley Crue then they’re willing to give it a listen. But, Motley Crue is a big machine and it’s busy and it takes up a lot of time. So there’s very little amount of time for me to take [Sixx: A.M.] out and tour. I think I would like to go out in 2013 and do some shows, maybe a month’s worth of shows, just to kind of feel what it feels like. I think at some point I would like for Sixx: A.M. to be a bigger priority as far as a live act than it is now. Stay tuned for the third part of our Nikki Sixx interview from the NAMM convention. He talks about what’s next for Motley Crue and more. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/nikki-sixx-bassist-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/” title=”Next: Nikki Sixx Named 2012 Loudwire Bassist of the Year” align=”center”]
Jag Gundu, Getty Images Rob Zombie has been talking about his next studio album for quite some time, but now comes word that the disc has a title and is expected this April. In addition, Zombie revealed a firm release date for his upcoming film, ‘ The Lords of Salem ,’ which will closely follow the new album. The disc, titled ‘Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,’ is now on schedule for an April 23 street date courtesy of Zodiac Swan / T-Boy / Ume. Zombie worked closely with acclaimed rock producer Bob Marlette on the set. ‘The Lords of Salem’ film will follow in theaters April 26, though the music on the album is completely separate from the movie. Last fall, Zombie revealed of the new disc, “It’s stylistically sort of a little bit of everything. Fans of my really old stuff will love it because there’s a certain aspect of it that’s very reminiscent of that. But it is also very looking to the future. It’s hard to describe music to somebody if they haven’t heard it, but I feel like it’s the best of all the things I’ve done. I’ve finally found a perfect match between the old stuff I did and then new stuff. That’s the way it sounds to me anyway.” The veteran rocker added that he’s got a special feeling about the new record, explaining, “It seems to happen every couple of years or every 10 years or every five years or whatever, you have a moment when it all comes together. Not that the other records are bad, but not every record can be like the most inspired event in your life. But for some reason, this one feels like it. The songwriting, the sound of it, the vibe, the production — it’s special.” The album details came with the announcement that Zombie would be honored at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards on May. 2. Click below for more details: [button href=”http://loudwire.com/2013-revolver-golden-gods-awards-metallica-rob-zombie-tony-iommi/” title=”2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards Honorees and Lineup Unveiled” align=”center”]
Theo Wargo / Michael Loccisano / Paul Kane, Getty Images The fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show looks to be the event’s biggest ceremony to date, as Metallica , Rob Zombie and Tony Iommi will be among the honorees. This year’s Revolver Golden Gods takes place May 2 at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia and also features a headlining performance by Metallica. Metallica have been chosen to receive the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award, joining such past honorees as Rush , Motley Crue , Lemmy Kilmister and Ozzy Osbourne . Drummer Lars Ulrich stated, “Since the Revolver Golden Gods Awards is fast becoming THE most rocking awards ceremony in the hard rock world, we are beyond psyched to be at the receiving end of this shout out and in the distinguished company of Rush, Lemmy, Ozzy and Motley Crue. I was hanging out and presenting at the shenanigans two years ago and the energy in the room and the vibe backstage was beyond f—ing cool, so Metallica is chomping at the bit to partake in this year’s event.” The Golden God award, given to an honoree that embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal, will be presented to Rob Zombie this year. “What can I say?,” said Zombie. “It is a complete honor to receive this award and have my name join the list of such legendary past winners as Alice Cooper and Gene Simmons . Pretty cool deal to be part of the Golden God club.” The timing of the ceremony will also work well for Zombie, who also used the opportunity to announce that his next album, ‘Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,’ will drop April 23, followed by the release of his ‘Lords of Salem’ film on April 26. The night’s other major honoree, Black Sabbath ‘s Tony Iommi, will be adding the Riff Lord award to his mantelpiece. Iommi says, “What a great honor to receive the Golden Gods Riff Lord Award for 2013, especially with our new Sabbath album coming out. I hope there will be some new favorite riffs in these songs.” Last year’s winner of the Riff Lord honor was Slash . The evening will also feature performances from Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch , Anthrax , Stone Sour , Dillinger Escape Plan and Halestorm , with more acts expected to be added in the coming weeks. Fans can currently vote in 11 other categories (listed below) at goldengodsawards.com . Tickets for the show, which will once again be hosted by Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho , can be purchased here . The event will broadcast live on AXS TV, and also via Xbox Live and Facebook. Rockers Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider will host the red carpet event prior to the ceremony. In related news, the first-ever “Revolver Road to the Golden Gods Tour” was announced along with the naming of the nominees. Stone Sour and In This Moment will team up for the run, which launches in March and runs up to the Golden Gods ceremony in May. The itinerary will be revealed shortly. 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Award Show Nominees: BEST GUITARIST presented by Epiphone • John 5 (Rob Zombie & solo) • Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) • Alex Lifeson (Rush) • Misha Mansoor (Periphery) • Brendon Small (Dethklok) • Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) BEST DRUMMER presented by Drum Workshop • Abe Cunningham (Deftones) • Mario Duplantier (Gojira) • Arejay Hale (Halestorm) • Gene Hoglan (Dethklok & Testament) • Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour) • Neil Peart (Rush) PAUL GRAY BEST BASSIST presented by Dean Markley • Rex Brown (Kill Devil Hill) • Steve Harris (Iron Maiden & solo) • Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead) • Geddy Lee (Rush) • Jason Newsted (Newsted) • Sergio Vega (Deftones) BEST VOCALIST presented by Rockstar Energy Drink • Phil Anselmo (Down & solo) • Maria Brink (In This Moment) • Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) • Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) • Chino Moreno (Deftones) • Corey Taylor (Stone Sour & Slipknot) BEST NEW TALENT • Device • Ghost • Kvelertak • Miss May I • Of Mice & Men • Young Guns MOST METAL ATHLETE presented by Roadrunner Records • Tom Crabtree (Green Bay Packers, NFL) • Tanner Faust (Rally and drifting car racing) • Clay Guida (Mixed Martial Arts fighting, UFC) • Triple H (WWE wrestling) • Geoff Rowley (Skateboarding) • CJ Wilson (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, MLB) BEST LIVE BAND presented by Samson/Zoom • Anthrax • Five Finger Death Punch • Hatebreed • Lamb of God • Slipknot • Volbeat COMEBACK OF THE YEAR • Aerosmith • The Darkness • Quicksand • Refused • Soundgarden • Tenacious D SONG OF THE YEAR • Asking Alexandria, ‘Run Free’ • Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Carry On’ • Black Veil Brides, ‘In The End’ • Dethklok, ‘I Ejaculate Fire’ • Halestorm, ‘Love Bites (So Do I)’ • In This Moment, ‘Blood’ MOST DEDICATED FANS presented by Xbox LIVE • Black Label Society • Black Veil Brides • A Day To Remember • HIM • Rammstein • Slipknot ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Orange Amplification • Deftones, ‘Koi No Yokan’ • Gojira, ‘L’Enfant Sauvage’ • Halestorm, ‘The Strange Case of…’ • Marilyn Manson, ‘Born Villain’ • Soundgarden, ‘King Animal’ • Stone Sour, ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 1′ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/metallica-unveil-3d-movie-title-release-plans/” title=”Next: Metallica Discuss 3D Film Plans” align=”center”]
UTO California-based hardcore group the Bronx have created a truly awesome album with their fourth full-length record. After creating two punk-meets-mariachi albums in 2009 and 2011, respectively, the Bronx have returned to the grit with ‘The Bronx (IV),’ and it’s being streamed in full online. The Bronx attacked the underground punk and hardcore scene with their first full-length in 2003, boasting powerful modern classics such as ‘False Alarm,’ ‘Heart Attack American’ and ‘They Will Kill Us All (Without Mercy).’ The band released two more albums before venturing into mariachi territory, but now the Bronx are back to hard-hitting and catchy hard rock tracks with their 2013 album. ‘The Bronx (IV)’ showcases a more melodic style than their grittier-than-dirt sound 10 years ago. Drummer Jorma Vik explains this change, along with how it’s affected the performance of vocalist Matt Caughthran. “Matt doesn’t scream as much, but he’s got that thing in his voice where he can scream in pitch,” Vik describes to NME . “Mariachi has helped his confidence as a singer and ours as songwriters.” This album is definitely a must-hear recording, and may even become one of the defining underground rock albums of 2013. We certainly love it, so we give ‘The Bronx (IV)’ our seal of approval and highly recommend you give standout tracks such as ‘Along for the Ride,’ ‘Too Many Devils’ and ‘Torches’ a good listen courtesy of Rolling Stone . [button href=”http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-bronx-deliver-hooks-on-the-bronx-iv-album-premiere-20130129″ title=”Click Here to Listen to The Bronx, ‘IV'” align=”center”]