by Zach Shaw | May 22, 2012 | In The Studio, Updates
We’ve been keeping track on the status of Slayer’s new EP and album. In fact, by now you probably know a lot about the new material, including who’s producing and when they hope to release the two song teaser. And now it looks like Slayer are right on track with...
by Zach Shaw | May 1, 2012 | God Hates His Arm, Updates
As you all know by now, guitarist Jeff Hanneman has been absent from Slayer’s touring commitments for over a year now while recovering from an infected spider bite on his arm. While his condition has been improving, Slayer have just announced that Hanneman will...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 7, 2011 | Touring
It’s been revealed that ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy will be touring with multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (Transatlantic, Spock’s Beard) this coming May. Morse will be touring with musicians who appeared on his 2003 progessive rock concept album Testimony,...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 31, 2011 | Festivals
It has been confirmed that NWBHM legends Diamond Head will be appearing at the U.K. Sonisphere Festival on July 8 along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. This is pretty cool considering that Diamond Head has been cited as a major influence on all four...
by Bram Teitelman | Sep 9, 2010 | Interviews
While Jay Weinberg isn’t old enough to legally drink yet, he’s built up a ton of credibility as a drummer. As Madball’s latest drummer, he joined a legendary hardcore band that’s older than he is. And he’s also played in his dad...