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Every Time I Die are in the midst of a tour with the Chariot, and have now announced they will be hitting the road again in February 2013 with the Acacia Strain . Also on the bill with ETID and the Acacia Strain will be Vanna, Hundredth and No Bragging Rights. The tour kicks off Feb. 6 in Chicago and after winding across the country and into Canada, wraps up in Allentown, Pa., on March 6. Every Time I Die are touring in support of their latest album ‘Ex Lives,’ which was released in March. The Acacia Strain were recently in a van accident that caused them to drop off their co-headlining tour with Veil of Maya. Band and crew members suffered some injuries, but thankfully they were minor, and the band will be ready to get back on the road in 2013. “Canceling tour dates is something we hate doing but we will make it up to all of you,” said frontman Vincent Bennet. “We are all very grateful to be alive and will see you in the New Year.” Every Time I Die, The Chariot, Letlive and Kills & Thrills Tour Dates 12/4 — Nashville, Tenn. — Exit/In 12/5 — West Columbia, S.C. — New Brookland Tavern 12/6 — Richmond, Va. — Canal Club 12/7 — Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — The Loft 12/8 — Providence, R.I. — The Met 12/9 — Holyoke, Mass. — The Waterfront Tavern 12/11 — Baltimore, Md. — The Ottobar 12/12 — Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mr. Smalls 12/13 — Bloomington, Ill. — The Castle Theater 12/14 — St. Louis, Mo. — Firebird 12/15 — Omaha, Neb. — Sokol Underground 12/16 — Madison, Wis. — The Loft 12/17 — Palantine, Ill. — Durty Nellies 12/18 — Lansing, Mich. — The Loft 12/19 — Buffalo, N.Y. — Mohawk Place 12/20 — Buffalo, N.Y. — Mohawk Place Every Time I Die, The Acacia Strain, Vanna, Hundreth and No Bragging Rights Tour Dates 2/6 — Chicago, Ill. — Bottom Lounge 2/7 — Milwaukee, Wis. — The Rave 2/8 — Minneapolis, Minn. — Mill City Nights 2/9 — Lawrence, Kan. — The Granada 2/10 — Denver, Colo. — Summit Music Hall 2/12 — Boise, Idaho — The Venue 2/13 — Seattle, Wash. — El Corazón 2/14 — Portland, Ore. — Branx 2/15 — Oakland, Calif. — Oakland Metro Operahouse 2/16 — Pomona, Calif. — The Glass House 2/17 — Los Angeles, Calif. — The Roxy Theatre 2/18 — Mesa, Ariz. — Nile Theater 2/19 — El Paso, Texas — Tricky Falls 2/20 — Austin, Texas — Red 7 2/22 — Houston, Texas — Warehouse Live 2/23 — Metairie, La. — The Cypress 2/24 — Atlanta, Ga. — The Masquerade 2/25 —Tampa, Fla. — The Orpheum 2/26 — Miami, Fla. — Grand Central 2/27 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Freebird Live 2/28 — Charlotte, N.C. — Amos’ Southend 3/1 — Washington, D.C. — Rock N Roll Hotel 3/2 — Cleveland, Ohio — Peabodys 3/3 — Detroit, Mich. — Magic Stick 3/5 — London, Ontario Canada — Rum Runners 3/6 — Toronto, Ontario Canada — The Opera House 3/7 — Ottawa, Ontario Canada — Ritual Nightclub 3/8 — Montreal, Quebec Canada — Club Soda 3/9 — Quebec City, Quebec Canada — L’Union Commerciale 3/10 — New Haven, Ct. — Toad’s Place 3/11 — Albany, N.Y. — Upstate Concert Hall 3/12 — Syracuse, N.Y. — The Lost Horizon 3/13 — Philadelphia, Pa. — Union Transfer 3/14 — New York, N.Y. — Irving Plaza 3/15 — Boston, Mass. — Royale 3/16 — Allentown, Pa. — Crocodile Rock
Lester Cohen, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Great news for Black Sabbath fans! Ozzy Osbourne celebrated his 64th birthday yesterday (Dec. 3) by recording vocals for the new Sabbath album. Find out more here. [ Loudwire ] – Alice in Chains have announced that they’ve finished recording their new album. What are you waiting for?! Click here —> [ Loudwire ] – Foo Fighters played a special set to honor Led Zeppelin, with a twist: Dave Grohl played drums and Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins handled vocals during the performance. [ Loudwire ] – The third part of Green Day ‘s album trilogy, ‘¡Tré!’, is now available for streaming in full. Check it out here! [ Loudwire ] – Tom Morello admits that he’s unsure whether Rage Against the Machine will ever perform again. [ Loudwire ] – Metallica release ‘The Day That Never Comes’ from ‘Quebec Magnetic.’ Watch it here. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Led Zeppelin discuss vikings, sex and hobbits on ‘David Letterman.’ [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Jon Bon Jovi discusses his fatherly fears following his daughter’s heroin overdose. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Amy Winehouse’s home sells for $3.2 million at auction. [ Diffuser.fm ] ?
Razor & Tie / eOne Congrats to Hatebreed for snatching their second consecutive win in our latest Death Match. The hardcore heroes managed to beat out death metal veterans Nile, but now, we’ve got a band from the new school of technical death to face Hatebreed. The Contortionist have been scooping up fans since their beginnings in 2007. The Indianapolis metallers just released their second full-length, ‘Intrinsic,’ to a notable amount of praise in the metal underground. The band have just released a music video for ‘Dreaming Schematics,’ which delivers a spacey and brutal punch, despite the majority of the track’s vocals being squeaky clean. Can Hatebreed punch out yet another foe? Or can The Contortionist turn the hardcore band into a musical pretzel? Let your voice be heard by voting in the poll below. (This Death Match ends on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 10AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!) Hatebreed, ‘The Divinity of Purpose’ The Contortionist, ‘Dreaming Schematics’ ? Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. ? Email Me When Death Match Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of the weekly winner of the Death Match, as well as our top stories of each day. Email Rules of Death Match Two bands fight to the death each week. Fans can vote once per hour. The triumphant band goes on to compete in the next Death Match. If a band wins four straight Death Matches, its song will be honored as immortal in the Loudwire Death Match Hall of Fame.
Facebook: Alice in Chains Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has confirmed that the band recently finished recording their new album, due out in 2013. The new disc will mark the follow-up to their 2009 release ‘Black Gives Way to Blue.’ Alice in Chains started working on the new tunes back in 2011 but were sidelined when Cantrell had to undergo surgery on his shoulder. Back in the saddle, Cantrell recently spoke to Guitar World about the pressures surrounding the new disc, saying, “It’s like having to deal with the sophomore jinx for the second time in our career.” Cantrell, of course, is referring to writing and recording music with the band’s new lineup several years after the tragic passing of singer Layne Staley in 2002. The band’s current lineup features Cantrell joined by William DuVall on vocals and guitar, Mike Inez on bass and Sean Kinney on drums. For the new disc, Alice in Chains worked with producer Nick Raskulinecz whose resume includes work with the Deftones and the Foo Fighters and engineer Paul Figueroa. Cantrell talked about how the post-Staley Alice In Chains measures up, explaining, “In my opinion, that record [Black Gives Way to Blue] stood up to anything else we’ve put out in our career and this new one is right up there, as well.” Although no official release date has been confirmed yet, it has been speculated the disc may make its debut within the first few months of the new year. With Alice in Chains already confirmed as one of the top acts for the 2013 Download festival, it looks like it could be a busy year for the Seattle rockers. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/alice-in-chains-queens-of-the-stone-age-motorhead-more-added-to-download-2013/” title=”Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age + More Added to Download 2013″ align=”center”]
Many will argue that the drummer is often the most important member of any band. Along with acting as a human metronome, drummers facilitate transitions, set the mood for each individual part of a song and add a tremendous amount of character to their band’s music. Simply put, drummers act as the foundation, provided they don’t spontaneously combust! The nominees in the Drummer of the Year category achieved great feats in 2012, driving their groups to new heights by adding a strong sense of identity of connectivity and using it as gunpowder. Check out the nominees below and be sure to vote in the poll below: ? Adam Jarvis, Pig Destroyer / Misery Index Adam Jarvis is a true force in the world of extreme metal. Not only does Jarvis possess the skills to play the most precise brands of metal in existence, he was recruited by Pig Destroyer for their 2012 album, ‘Book Burner.’ Jarvis’ drumming is incredibly strong on ‘Book Burner,’ bringing a noticeably nastier sound to the band. ? Arejay Hale, Halestorm Mainstream radio rock doesn’t tend to focus heavily on technical drumming, but Arejay Hale is an absolute exception. Fans who have seen Halestorm live bear witness to this fact, as Arejay regularly busts on monster drum solos while spinning his sticks like a veteran circus performer. ? Barry Kerch, Shinedown Berry Kerch has been holding down the drums for Shinedown since the band’s inception in 2001. Kerch’s skills have been broadcast on rock radio as much as any other drummer this year due to Shinedown’s domination of the airwaves. ? Blake Richardson, Between the Buried and Me The technicality displayed by Between the Buried and Me drummer Blake Richardson in ‘The Parallax II: Future Sequence in incredible, and his ability to transition the band’s complex music from part to part is extraordinary. Plus, to witness Richardson making a mistake live is like running into a Sasquatch. ? Chris Adler, Lamb of God Chris Adler put some impressive drumming onto tape with Lamb of God’s 2012 album, ‘Resolution.’ Not only does Adler remain tight and powerful, he also showcases his ability to write memorable drum parts, most notably heard in the intro of ‘Desolation.’ ? Gene Hoglan, Dethklok/Testament Gene Hoglan is a robot … actually he’s ‘The Atomic Clock,’ but either way he certainly is not human. The talent that Hoglan possesses is mind-boggling, and he lent his stellar abilities to Testament ‘s 2012 album, ‘Dark Roots of Earth’ and Dethklok ‘s ‘Dethalbum III.’ ? Mario Duplantier, Gojira The metal music community saw the rise of two brothers this year: the Duplantier brothers of Gojira . While Joe handles vocal and guitar duties, Mario Duplantier leads the rhythm section with pummeling drum lines. When listening to Gojira’s ‘L’Enfant Sauvage,’ the character Mario’s drumming adds to the band is unmistakeable. ? Matt Cameron, Soundgarden/Pearl Jam As if drumming for one legendary grunge band isn’t enough, Matt Cameron handles the sticks for both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam . Cameron has been most active with Soundgarden this year with the release of the band’s first full-length album since 1996, ‘King Animal.’ ? Roy Mayorga, Stone Sour Although vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root from Slipknot are funnily enough, the faces of Stone Sour , drummer Roy Mayorga deserves his share of praise. Mayorga’s drumming style is much different than that of Slipknot’s Joey Jordison, allowing Stone Sour to further develop their own sound. ? Vinnie Paul, Hellyeah/Pantera Vinnie Paul has turned 2012 into one of his definitive years with both Hellyeah and the legendary Pantera. With Paul working behind the drum kit, Hellyeah released their third full-length album, ‘Band of Brothers,’ while the legacy of Pantera continued with the release of the new song ‘Piss.’ ? Voting for the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards closes on Jan. 15 at 11:59 PM EST. Fans can vote once per hour, so keep coming back to make sure your favorite drummer wins! Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/rock-song-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards” title=”Next Category: Rock Song of the Year” align=”center”] Get Notified When Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the daily Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of our full list of winners in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards, as well as the top stories in rock and metal. Email
Metal Blade Records It has been more than five years since the last King Diamond studio album, and now the legendary vocalist has announced he has signed a new three-album deal with Metal Blade Records. “This is gonna be awesome! Another perfect piece of the puzzle. We have the full backup of Metal Blade, and there’s an understanding between us that goes much, much deeper than before,” says King Diamond. “Our new business setup will noticeably benefit the fans in so many ways. You must have already noticed some of all the cool new stuff that is happening. Now we can’t wait to get out there and start touring again!” After having a triple bypass in 2010, King is fully recovered, feeling better than ever and ready to get back to making music. The band made a triumphant return to the stage this year at the Hellfest festival in France and the Sweden Rock festival. In addition to King, the lineup includes Andy La Rocque (guitar/keyboards), Mike Wead (guitar), Hal Patino (bass) and Matt Thompson (drums). If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for that King Diamond fan in your life, the band recently unveiled a line of holiday merchandise . You can sport a ‘No Presents for Christmas’ hoodie, or buy some King Diamond Christmas ornaments to decorate the tree. Watch King Diamond – ‘No Presents For Christmas’ Live Video
Although they can remain low-key, bassists are essential for holding down the rhythm section of a band. Despite a fewer amount of strings, there is something unique about watching or listening to a bassist shred with the same technical expertise as a guitarist. These low-end masters have helped define 2012 through their playing along with their songwriting abilities. Check out the nominees for Bassist of the Year and be sure to vote for your favorite in the poll below: ? Alex Webster, Cannibal Corpse Original Cannibal Corpse member and longtime songwriting force Alex Webster delivered disgusting bass lines within the band’s 12th studio album, ‘Torture.’ Along with his prowess behind a bass, Webster penned tracks such as ‘Scourge of Iron’ and ‘Intestinal Crank’ for the ‘Torture’ album. ? Dan Briggs, Between the Buried and Me If you like your metal bassists to dance around lead parts and create complex polyrhythms, Dan Briggs delivers like few can. His lines can be heard throughout Between the Buried and Me ‘s ‘Parallax II: Future Sequence,’ proving to be one of metal’s most valuable rhythm musicians. ? D.D. Verni, Overkill Along with the thrash-tastic parts showcased by Overkill ‘s D.D. Verni, the bassist is also the primary songwriter for the band. Creating the foundation for every track on Overkill’s must-hear 2012 album, ‘The Electric Age,’ there would be no ‘Come and Get It’ or ‘Electric Rattlesnake’ without the legendary bassist. ? Eric Bass, Shinedown Your name is Eric Bass and you play the bass?! Get right outta town! In fact, the Shinedown bassist has also contributed backing vocals and piano for the band since 2008. Bass also boasts writing credits for tracks such as ‘Unity’ and ‘Enemies’ from Shinedown’s 2012 album, ‘Amaryllis.’ ? Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers There are few bassists more talented and beloved than Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band released ‘Look Around’ and ‘Brendan’s Death Song’ as singles this year, and although the band share writing credits for such tracks, there is no denying the massive contribution Flea has brought to the band. ? Frank Bello, Anthrax Anthrax bassist Frank Bello has led a stellar year in 2012. Along with headlining the second stage at this year’s Mayhem Festival, Bello took part in both the Los Angeles and New York City ‘Metal Masters’ clinics. ? Lemmy Kilmister, Motorhead Is it of popular opinion that Lemmy Kilmister is, in fact, God. Looking past his divine birth, Lemmy is one hell of a bassist and frontman. Motorhead were one of the 2012 Mayhem Festival’s marquee acts, and the band rocked it like no others can. ? Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue As one of the most beloved hard rock bassists in history, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx saw success with the release of the single ‘Sex’ this year. Sixx also helped make Las Vegas history as Motley Crue completed a residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, a move that is quickly being adopted by bands such as Guns N’ Roses. ? Steve Harris, Iron Maiden / Solo Legendary Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris embarked on the incredible ‘Maiden England’ tour in 2012, along with releasing his debut solo album, ‘British Lion.’ Harris is showing no signs of slowing down, and his presence has been heavily felt in 2012. ? Wolfgang Van Halen, Tremonti / Van Halen As the son of Eddie Van Halen, there are some monstrous expectations placed above your head when you choose to pursue music. Wolfgang Van Halen has been doing his father proud as a member of Van Halen, but stepping in at the last minute as the touring bassist for Mark Tremonti’s solo project was truly remarkable. Voting for the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards closes on Jan. 15 at 11:59 PM EST. Fans can vote once per hour, so keep coming back to make sure your favorite bassist wins! Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/drummer-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/” title=”Next Category: Drummer of the Year” align=”center”] Get Notified When Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the daily Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of our full list of winners in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards, as well as the top stories in rock and metal. Email