by Metal Insider | Feb 8, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs, Rumors and Gossip
Last week was somewhat of a rollercoaster for metal fans. Shortly after Bill Ward threatened to not partake in the reunion unless given a “signable” contract, the remaining members of Sabbath announced that they “have no choice but to continue recording without him...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 25, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
Yesterday, fans were disappointed when Mike Portnoy confirmed he was no longer working with former Whitesnake/ Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes. However, the former Dream Theater drummer also revealed that not only was the “secret” bassist none other than Mr. Big’s...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 24, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
We’ve already heard (and got confirmation) on one solid touring package happening this year. Now if rumors are true we’re about to get smacked in the face with another. According to our buds at Metal Sucks, Meshuggah’s drummer Tomas Haake and frontman Jens Kidman...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 19, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
We’re less than a week away from the official announcement being made, but rumors about who will be playing this Summer’s Mayhem Fest are still gaining steam. We’ve already heard about Slipknot, Slayer, Motörhead, and As I Lay Dying being set to appear on this year’s...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 17, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
We’ve got a few months till the Summer Slaughter Tour actually kicks off, but last month the tour already promised that this would be the “Biggest line-up yet.. get ready for 2012.” And on the last day of 2011, Summer Slaughter dropped a major clue by posting “Hammer...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 16, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
This past weekend, rumors about one hell of a touring package made its way around the web. Mastodon and Opeth will supposedly be teaming up for a U.S. tour in April. As if that combo wasn’t enough to make fans geek out, Ghost has been mentioned as a likely opener for...