by Zach Shaw | Mar 8, 2012 | Festivals
Metallica have been promising that there would be heavier acts performing their inaugural Orion Music & More Festival. And this morning, they’ve kept true to their word. In addition to announcing the “Damage Inc.” stage, Metallica have announced more bands slated...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 22, 2012 | Hoping For The Best
Earlier today, Max Cavalera revealed that he is recovering from a bout with Bell’s Palsy, a temporary condition that is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in the inability to control...
by Metal Insider | Feb 17, 2012 | Headbangers Brawl
Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. This week, the nominations for the 4th annual Revolver Golden...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 15, 2012 | Award Show Battles
Earlier today, a press conference held at the Grammy Museum in LA to announce details and the nominees for the 4th annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards. A slew of rock and metal’s finest, including Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, Vinnie Paul, Mike Portnoy and a handful of...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 7, 2012 | Touring
Rumors about this tour started to spread around the web back in January, with a few dates getting leaked early. However, today it was confirmed that Sepultura will indeed be touring North America this Spring with none other than Death Angel, Krisiun and Havok....