Posted by Matt Brown on March 25, 2014
A week ago, the initial lineup for Scion Rock Fest 2014 was announced with the names of some bands marked out, including the headliners. Now the whole lineup is out and, as you might have guessed, it’s pretty sweet. Machine Head and High on Fire will headline the festival which will take place on Saturday May […]
Posted by Ben DiCostanzo on June 7, 2013
Following his arrest last weekend for splashing a beer on an alleged Christian protestor, Vektor front man David DiSanto has issued a statement on the band’s Facebook page clarifying the situation. He describes the situation as a “momentary lapse in judgement” and is truly apologetic for his actions. “What the protester was doing wasn’t right – […]
Posted by Nathan Katsiaficas on June 7, 2013
Scion Rock Fest took place on June 1st across 5 venues along Beale St. in Memphis, TN. The full festival lineup included a myriad of bands from different metal subgenres, giving fans a diverse lineup to check out all day long. To make things even better, tickets were 100% free. The day itself was supposed […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on June 3, 2013
While fans had a blast this past weekend at the Scion Rock Fest in Memphis, TN, the night didn’t end too well for Vektor’s David DiSanto. The singer was reportedly detained and charged with disorderly conduct after splashing a beer on an alleged Christian protestor at the event. Municipal Waste was actually among the first […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 26, 2013
Last week, part of the lineup to the 2013 edition of the Scion Rock Fest was revealed. Today, though, the full lineup was revealed, and holy crap does it look awesome. Testament has been confirmed as the additional co-headliner (along with the Melvins), while bands like Corrosion Of Conformity, Whitechapel, Royal Thunder, Touche Amore and […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 20, 2013
At the beginning of March, Scion A/V revealed that the fifth annual Scion Rock Fest would take place on June 1 in Memphis, TN. And yesterday, the first batch of bands were confirmed for the festival, and it’s already shaping up to be a killer billing. One of the co-headliners has been confirmed to be […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on May 2, 2012
It was announced yesterday that guitarist Gary Holt would once again be filling in for Jeff Hanneman during Slayer’s upcoming tour commitments. While it’s great that Slayer can utilize Holt’s services again, it leaves Exodus without their founding guitarist for their upcoming European dates and Scion Rock Fest performance. Fortunately for them and the fans, […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on April 19, 2012
Earlier this week, Scion A/V leaked a few bands confirmed for their annual Rock Fest. But just minutes ago, the full lineup to this year’s Scion Rock Fest has been announced. And all we can say is WOW. Bands like Down, Exodus, Saint Vitus, Phobia, Suffocation, Origin, Sick Of It All, Wold, Revocation, Witch Mountain, […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on April 17, 2012
Last week, Scion A/V let it slip that this year’s Scion Rock Fest will take place on June 2 in Tampa, FL. And while an “official announcement” regarding the lineup will be made soon, the heaviest label imprint ran by a car company pretty much announced by posting the festival’s poster online. The full lineup […]
Posted by Metal Insider on April 13, 2012
This much is indisputable: over the past five years or so, Scion A/V has been one of the biggest supporters of underground metal. Any major corporation that’s held festivals and label showcases, and put out free music by extreme bands is ok in our book. That’s why we’re a little surprised to hear Eyehategod’s accusation that they have been […]
