by Zach Shaw | Jan 17, 2012 | In Memoriam
It has been confirmed that drummer Robbie France, best known for his work in Diamond Head and UFO, passed away last Saturday, January 14. Details regarding his death have to be revealed. However, Diamond Head essentially confirmed the news via a short tribute posted...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 6, 2011 | Events, New Music
Metallica promised lots of surprises for fans during their intimate 30th Anniversary shows at the Filmore in San Francisco. And last night, during the first night out of four, Metallica did not disappoint. Among many of the surprise guests was none other than former...
by Zach Shaw | Jul 11, 2011 | Video
Last Friday (July 8), Metallica were once again joined onstage by members of Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax for the UK edition of the Sonisphere Festival. While they went back to performing Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil?,” a trend they changed in Germany and Italy, this...
by Zach Shaw | Jun 15, 2011 | Touring
Considering how influential they were to the Big 4, it’s somewhat surprisingly that Diamond Head haven’t toured the U.S. until now. But this coming Fall, the NWOBHM legends will indeed embark on their first tour of the States ever. Though they had been inactive from...
by Zach Shaw | Jun 14, 2011 | Award Show Battles
As most of you probably know, the UK’s Metal Hammer Magazine has been hosting their own Golden Gods metal award show across the pond for a couple of years now (way before Revolver Magazine started to hold their own in the States). We didn’t compare and contrast the...