Photos: Century Media / Facebook: Digital Summer With Adelitas Way winning five straight matches to enter Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame, it’s time for two new bands and their latest singles to duke it out. Otherwise enter the Cage Match with their fresh single ‘I Don’t Apologize (1000 Pictures)’ off of their album ‘True Love Never Dies.’ The band has been on tour nonstop this year including a trek with Lacuna Coil; check out photos from the New York City stop here . Otherwise also have a few dates in the U.S. at the end of November and beginning of December. For a full list of dates and cities, go here . Digital Summer heat things up with their latest track ‘Forget You’ off the album ‘Breaking Point.’ The band’s new track features Clint Lowery of Sevendust. Digital Summer will be playing a benefit show on Nov. 3 in Washington. For more information on this concert, go here . So will Otherwise take an unapologetic win or will Digital Summer gain an unforgettable victory in this matchup? Get in on the action and vote for your favorite track in the poll below! (This Cage Match will run until Monday, Nov. 5, at 8AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!) Listen to Otherwise, ‘I Don’t Apologize’
Victory Records Ill Nino are back and rocking as loud as ever with their latest album ‘Epidemia,’ and we’re happy to team with the band to offer you the chance to win an Ill Nino prize package. It consists of an autographed ‘Epidemia’ CD, an Ill Nino t-shirt, a bandana and a poster featuring the band members. Singer Cristian Machado recently told Loudwire about the disc, “The recording of ‘Epidemia’ was definitely an amazing experience. We’ve set the bar higher than ever before. I truly believe this record is one of Ill Niño’s best efforts. I really can’t wait for our fans to hear the new record. I know it will connect with many of them on a new level. I can definitely say it’s going to be a crusher but will not lack any of the beauty and passion that appears on our early records.” Machado recently stated that this was the time for the band to redefine Latin metal, while the band’s drummer Dave Chavarri spoke about how they dove deeper into Latin and tribal rhythms on this release. The group is off to a solid start with the single ‘La Epidemia’ and the new video for the track. The ‘Epidemia’ album is out now and can be purchased through Victory Records or iTunes online. But you can also possibly win the Ill Nino ‘Epidemia’ prize pack. All you need to do is simply enter your details in the contest box below: Ill Nino ‘Epidemia’ Prize Pack Enter your e-mail address and t-shirt size for a chance to win an autographed ‘Epidemia’ CD, an Ill Nino t-shirt, a bandana and a poster featuring the band members. Contest ends Dec. 2, 2012. Click here for official rules . By entering this contest, you will receive email newsletters from Loudwire and be added to the Ill Nino mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time. Email T-Shirt Size
After starting out with 16 candidates and following two extremely close semifinal matches, Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne have emerged as the final contenders for the coveted position of President of Heavy Metal. Your votes got them to this point, and now your votes will help decide the ultimate winner. Zombie narrowly defeated Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister in his semifinal battle, while Osbourne took down the ‘Metal God’ himself, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, by the slimmest of margins. Now, the two face off to determine who will become the President of Heavy Metal. Will it be Rob Zombie? The frontman has taken the metal world by storm over the last 25 years as both a member of White Zombie and as a successful solo act. Or will it be Ozzy Osbourne? As both the lead singer of the godfathers of heavy metal, Black Sabbath, and as an iconic solo artist, the Prince of Darkness has left a tremendous impact on heavy metal music. Yes, we know there’s another election going on, as well, and we encourage all U.S. citizens of age to vote, but the President of Heavy Metal election is open to everyone in the metal universe, regardless of age or nationality. So exercise your right to vote, and help determine who will hold the all-important post of President of Heavy Metal. Voting for the finals ends Nov. 6 at 11:59PM ET. The winner will be revealed on Nov. 7. Vote in the poll below, and check out the full bracket to see the history of this year’s President of Heavy Metal election. Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. ? ? Get More Hard Rock + Metal News Enter your email address below to receive the Loudwire newsletter, which will include the latest news in hard rock and heavy metal. Email
EMI After five straight wins, Adelitas Way and their latest single ‘Alive’ have made it into the Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. The song, which is the fourth single off of their disc ‘Home School Valedictorian,’ took down some worthy opponents along the way. Adelitas Way defeated their fifth and final competitor, Deftones , after beating heavy hitters Theory of a Dead Man and 3 Doors Down , as well as Pop Evil and Danko Jones . Congrats to Adelitas Way and their fans on this impressive achievement. Their song ‘Alive’ now joins tunes from such bands as Avenged Sevenfold, Down, Fozzy, Anthrax, Korn, Trivium and more in Loudwire’s Cage Match Hall of Fame. Adelitas Way are currently on a U.S. tour with Theory of a Deadman and Charm City Devils. For a full list of dates and cities, go here . Listen to Adelitas Way, ‘Alive’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/adelitas-way-debut-new-video-for-alive/” title=”Check Out the music video for ‘Alive’ by Adelitas Way” align=”center”]
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Black Veil Brides are pulling out all the stops for their new album, including offering a full-length music film to support the upcoming effort. The film is called ‘Legion of the Black’ and it will air in limited screenings in select cities. Black Veil Brides recently revealed an epic, 19-song track listing for their upcoming ‘ Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wilds Ones ‘ album. The film is described as a visual story corresponding to the new album following a gang of rebels known as ‘The Wild Ones’ as they fend off the big bad organization known as F.E.A.R. Dates and times of the screenings have not been revealed, but information is expected to be announced shortly. In the interim, a trailer for ‘Legion of the Black’ has surfaced online and can be seen below. For those unable to see the film in a city near them, the group intends on offering pay-per-view screenings via Facebook and will eventually offer the film on DVD. As for ‘Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones,’ the album is expected in stores Jan. 8. Watch the Trailer for Black Veil Brides’ ‘Legion of the Black’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/black-veil-brides-2013-north-american-tour/” title=”Next: Black Veil Brides Announced 2013 North American Tour” align=”center”]
Century Media Hours after the death of Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker, his friends, family and fans began to organize tributes to the vocalist to honor his memory. In Huntington Beach, Calif., where Lucker perished on his motorcycle, fans and some of his family members gathered for a candlelight vigil at the light pole that the singer hit. Among those in attendance were Lucker’s wife Jolie and his five-year-old daughter Kendalee. Meanwhile, back in Riverside, Calif., where Lucker grew up, family members gathered to celebrate his life. According to reports, Lucker was riding his 2013 Harley-Davidson on Main Street Wednesday night when he hit a light pole near the intersection of 13th street. After impact, the motorcycle continued to slide south and struck a pickup truck coming the opposite direction. The frontman was seriously injured and treated by paramedics before passing away at 6:00AM the following morning. According to Blabbermouth , the singer’s wife, Jolie Carmadella, said that the singer had made the decision to drink and ride. She explained that she didn’t know why he left home Wednesday night and didn’t know where he was going, but she did reveal she found some empty containers at home. When asked what message she had after Lucker’s death, she replied, “Just make the right choice. Don’t hurt your family. Don’t drink and drive.” Sharing his fondness for motorcycles, Lucker told Alternative Press in a recent interview, “The danger in it [attracts me]. Being a frontman in a band, you get addicted to adrenaline rushes. When you’re onstage, there’s not more of a rush. When I get home from touring, I need to find something to match that so I don’t get my adrenaline withdrawals. Being exposed to every element of danger while your sitting on a motor — that, to me, is freedom.” Footage of the Mitch Lucker tributes can be seen in the video clips below. Watch a Report on the Vigil Honoring Mitch Lucker Watch a Video Tribute to Mitch Lucker Watch Mitch Lucker’s Uncle Sharing a Story Watch a Local News Report on Mitch Lucker’s Vigil [button href=”http://loudwire.com/suicide-silence-frontman-mitch-lucker-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/” title=”Next: Suicide Silence Frontman Mitch Lucker Killed in Motorcycle Accident” align=”center”]
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker passed away Thursday morning at the age of 28 following a Wednesday night motorcycle accident. [ Loudwire ] Black Sabbath , who will headline one of two nights at Ozzfest Japan , are still in the recording process of their new album, according to Tony Iommi . [ Loudwire ] Soundgarden will play three small gigs in big cities this month to promote the ‘King Animal’ album. [ Loudwire ] Guns N’ Roses kicked off their Las Vegas residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with a well-received show. [ Loudwire ] Trent Reznor ‘s How to Destroy Angels project has unveiled a new video for the song ‘Keep It Together.’ [ Loudwire ] Starting to think about Christmas yet? The kings of music merchandising, Kiss , have a holiday gift guide. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill is among those who lost their homes in Hurricane Sandy. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Battlecross are moving from the ‘Trespass America’ trek this past summer to experiencing the ‘Growing Pains’ tour with Abiotic. [ Rock Music Report ] Atoms for Peace , the band featuring Radiohead ‘s Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘ bassist Flea , have offered up the song ‘What the Eyeballs Did.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] From the office of “We didn’t know that was a job”: Professional mattress jumper. [ GuySpeed ]