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Liz Ramanand, Loudwire It’s no secret that this year’s ShipRocked lineup is one not to be missed, and In This Moment singer Maria Brink and P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval both agree. During this summer’s Uproar Festival, Loudwire had the chance to talk to both vocalists about their upcoming appearance at ShipRocked 2012. It’s Brink’s second time setting sail and Sandoval’s first, and both expressed an equal level of enthusiasm for the upcoming trip. Along with In This Moment and P.O.D., the lineup also features Korn , Godsmack , Five Finger Death Punch , Sevendust and much more. The ship sets sail Nov. 27 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and makes stops in Key West, Fla., and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning on Dec. 1. For information on reservations, the itinerary, the performances and much more, check out GetShipRocked.com . Watch Maria Brink and Sonny Sandoval Talk about Shiprocked 2012 Video shot for Loudwire by Derek Soto, Sinestra Studios . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/godsmack-shannon-larkin-talks-shiprocked-uproar-sully-erna-vocal-cords/” title=”Next: Godsmack Drummer Shannon Larkin on Shiprocked 2012″ align=”center”]
Facebook: How To Destroy Angels Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor ‘s project How to Destroy Angels have unleashed ‘Keep It Together’ as the first single from their upcoming release ‘An Omen EP.’ The band, or creative collective as they prefer to refer to themselves, will drop ‘An Omen EP’ on Nov. 13 via Columbia Records in digital format and 12’’ vinyl. It will include six songs, with a possible full-length release to follow in the spring of 2013. How to Destroy Angels’ lineup features Reznor and his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, in addition to Rob Sheridan and Atticus Ross, both longtime collaborators with Reznor in both music and creative endeavors. Fan reaction to the new song has been quite positive judging by the public comments left for the band. Some listeners have compared the sound to Massive Attack and Bjork while others have commented on the specific stand-out elements of the song from the “eerie piano” parts to the “brutal” bass, with many making it clear that they’re most looking forward to experiencing the very visual song live. In a previously released message by Reznor, he states that How to Destroy Angels has a lot of things in he works from videos to live performances. Fans can stay in the loop by checking out the band’s Facebook page for all the latest updates. Listen to How to Destroy Angel’s New Single ‘Keep It Together’ ?
Adam Bettcher, Getty Images ? In a recent interview with Radio Metal , Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recalls the time he was asked to contribute vocals to Anthrax’s critically acclaimed 2011 album ‘Worship Music’ prior to the thrash metal veterans’ reunion with singer Joey Belladonna. A few years back, Anthrax vocalist Dan Nelson departed the band after ‘Worship Music’ was recorded. It was then assumed that John Bush would re-record the vocals on the album, but he ended up parting ways with the band, as well. ‘Worship Music’ ended up being re-recorded with Belladonna handling vocals and reworking some of the lyrics from the scrapped version. However, prior to the Belladonna reunion, Taylor was asked to help out, but his record label wouldn’t let him. “I didn’t record anything with Anthrax, actually,” Taylor explains. “It’s one of those things that I would have loved to do, but never had the chance to do it. When they sent me some riffs and some music they had done, I thought it would be fun, not only as a friend but as a fan too, to see where the demos could go after my involvement.” Taylor continues, “But my label forced me out of this project so I wasn’t able to do it. Then, I went to do [ Slipknot ‘s] ‘All Hope Is Gone’ and Anthrax called Joey Belladonna back. After hearing ‘Worship Music’, I really think it’s their best record. Although I didn’t record anything with them, I told them that I would love to help them in writing stuff in the future. …At first, I was really mad about it, but I let it go after a while. But it would have been interesting to see what Anthrax and I could have done, for sure.” In the same interview, Taylor talks Stone Sour ‘s upcoming album, ‘ House of Gold & Bones Part 1 ? (due Oct. 22) and its follow-up ‘Part 2′ (due in 2013). “We had a lot of fun doing this,’ remarks Taylor. “Part Two is a wonderful difference from Part One: it wasn’t just getting together and re-recording some stuff on Part One. I’m really excited about it: the songs we’ve written are above the best stuff we’ve ever made and can’t wait for people to hear it all put together.” Stone Sour recently released a snippet of the track ‘The Travelers, Pt. 1.’ Listen below. Listen to a Clip of Stone Sour’s ‘The Travelers Pt. 1′ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/anthrax-bassist-frank-bello-reflects-on-one-year-anniversary-of-worship-music/” title=”Next: Frank Bello Talks One-Year Anniversary of ‘Worship Music'” align=”center”]
Photos: Facebook: Thousand Foot Krutch / HinderMusic.com Avenged Sevenfold gave bands a deathbat beat down to enter Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame with five straight victories. Now it’s time for two new bands and their brand new singles to go head to head. Canadian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch enter the matchup with their tune ‘War of Change’ off of their latest album ‘The End Is Where We Begin.’ The band has a show in Canada on Oct. 12 and a handful of European dates in December. For a full list of tour dates, go here . The Oklahoma rockers of Hinder take the Cage Match by storm with their new track ‘Save Me’ off of their forthcoming album ‘Welcome to the Freakshow’ (due Dec. 4). Hinder have a string of U.S. tour dates coming up — for a full list of cities and dates, go here . So, will Thousand Foot Krutch emerge victorious in this ‘War’ or will Hinder fans ‘Save’ the band from defeat? Get in on the action and vote for your favorite track below! (This Cage Match will run until Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 8AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!) Listen to Thousand Foot Krutch, ‘War of Change’ Listen to Hinder, ‘Save Me’ ? Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. ? Email Me When Cage Match Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of the daily winner of the Cage Match, as well as our top stories of the day. Email Rules of Cage Match: Fans can vote once per hour for their favorite song. If a song remains the reigning champ for five straight cage matches, it is retired to the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. With so many great songs out there, we have to give other bands a chance!
‘Blood Into Wine’ A Monday morning is perhaps the most dreaded part of any person’s week. There are few moments more frustrating than being shocked into consciousness in order to face a 40-hour block of work or school, with Carly Rae Jepsen’s diabolical infection known as ‘Call Me Maybe’ creeping out through your alarm clock. Thankfully, musical mastermind Maynard James Keenan ( Tool , A Perfect Circle , Puscifer ) is here to save you from the mundane, with yet another introspective article from Phoenix New Times. Last month, we reported that Keenan was to write a bi-weekly column for the publication, seemingly being given carte blanche concerning the many subjects of his writings. This morning (Oct. 8) the beloved musician posted ‘What is Puscifer?,’ acting as somewhat of a manifesto for the experimental act. For those who have seen Puscifer live, Maynard’s latest column may seem familiar, but if you’ve never experienced the musical collective in concert, allow Maynard Keenan to explain the foundation of Puscifer. “At some point in human history we became aware of our own mortality,” begins Keenan. “When confronted with the death of a companion, we had the epiphany that this was simply no longer just a pile of inanimate meat and bone. This was our companion and whatever energy made them who they were is no longer present. And then reality sinks in: Someday I will no longer be here. And for the first time we asked the question. Why? Why are they no longer here? What can I do to prevent that from happening to me? Or at the very least, ‘What can I do to put off the inevitable?’” The singer continues, “We were now aware that our very survival was directly connected to and contingent upon how creative we could be. Our instincts to Fight or Run were not enough. We weren’t as fast or strong as our larger and ferocious opponents. Instead, we needed to use every fiber of our imagination, every spark of our creative energy to stay ahead of these daily threats on our lives.” So how does Puscifer act as an extension to this notion? Keenan offers three explanations: 1. “An attempt to reconnect with that seemingly lost balance between the Artistic and Utilitarian.” 2. “An attempt to reawaken our inner storyteller, and our ability to Observe, Interpret, and Report all the fun stuff we’ve witnessed.” 3. “An attempt to remind us all to dance before the inevitable End of the World. (Make checks and money orders payable to Chicken Little ?…etc.)” Keenan concludes, “Because we at Puscifer feel that Life is too short not to create something with every breath we draw.” Check out Maynard James Keenan’s newest article at Phoenix New Times , and give your Monday morning a welcome jolt. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/maynard-james-keenan-advice-for-apocalypse-new-editorial-column/” title=”Previous Maynard Keenan Column: ‘These Are the ‘End of Days'” align=”center”]
Warner Bros. After five straight wins and relentless voting from their fans, Avenged Sevenfold have entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame with their latest single ‘Carry On,’ which is featured in the video game ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II.’ The men from ‘Bat Country’ took down their fifth and final opponent the Offspring after beating heavy hitters like Five Finger Death Punch and Soundgarden , as well as Volbeat and Marilyn Manson . Congrats to Avenged Sevenfold and their fans on this impressive achievement. Their song ‘Carry On’ now joins tunes from such bands as Down, Fozzy, Anthrax, Korn, Trivium and more in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. Listen to Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Carry On’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/fozzy-avenged-sevenfold-m-shadows-surprise-sandpaper-performance/” title=”Next: Watch M. Shadows Perform ‘Sandpaper’ With Fozzy” align=”center”] ?
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Static-X have dropped off the remaining dates of their trek with with Emmure and Ill Nino due to medical issues affecting frontman Wayne Static . The singer-guitarist had to return to Los Angeles in order to prepare himself for some medical procedures to help remedy unspecified health issues that have been affecting his performance. In a press release, Wayne Static states, “I’m so sorry to all my fans but I cant give you the 1000% you deserve from Static-X every night right now. Evil disco will continue in 2013. Just wait until you see whats next!!!” Emmure and Ill Nino will be continuing on the tour for the remaining dates, during which Emmure will be headlining. In a few weeks, Static-X will be able to perform two local shows in Lancaster, Calif., on Oct. 27, and Ventura, Calif., on Oct 28. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/static-x-new-york-city-concert-review-photo-gallery/” title=”Check Out Photos of Static-X Performing in New York City” align=”center”]