Tag Archives: Sonisphere

UK Edition Of Sonisphere Cancelled

Posted by on March 29, 2012

In a shocking turn of events, it’s been announced that the UK edition of the Sonisphere festival has been cancelled. Bands like Faith No More, KISS, Queen (featuring Adam Lambert), Refused, Mastodon, Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, The Darkness, and many others had already been confirmed for the three day festival, which would have taken place July 6-8 […]

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Glassjaw, Kvelertak, Crowbar And More Added To This Year’s UK Sonisphere Festival

Posted by on March 6, 2012

Glassjaw, Kvelertak, Skindred, Crowbar, Seether, Alestorm and many others have been added to this year’s UK edition of Sonisphere.

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Pro-shot Video Of Slipknot’s UK Show Posted Online

Posted by on July 12, 2011

Pro-shot footage taken from Slipknot’s show this past Sunday at the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth has made its way online.

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Slipknot And Opeth To Stream UK Shows Online

Posted by on July 8, 2011

Both Slipknot and Opeth will be streaming their performances at the Sonisphere Festival show in Knebworth, England this Sunday (July 10) live online.

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Video: Does Metallica Make You Horn-y?

Posted by on July 7, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98xNx87hRbU[/youtube] We have no idea who Bill Bailey is, but he’s apparently playing Sonisphere UK at Knebworth this weekend, and he’s ready to take on Metallica. I’d say more, but just watch the video.

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This Year’s Sonisphere Festival: Bulgarian Edition Canceled

Posted by on June 14, 2011

It has been confirmed that this year’s Bulgarian edition of the Sonisphere Festival has been canceled. Festival  promoters Balkan Entertainment released the following statement: “Due to logistical problems the local promoter, Marcel Avram and Balkan Entertainment have unfortunately decided to cancel this year’s Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. Everyone at Sonisphere have worked diligently to try […]

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Diamond Head To Open For The Big Four In The U.K.

Posted by on January 31, 2011

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 bands, as further proven by the Big Four’s song choice […]

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The Big Four Confirmed To Headline Sonisphere France Edition

Posted by on December 17, 2010

The Big Four (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, in case you live under a rock) have been confirmed to headline France’s Sonisphere Festival. Will America be next? Fingers crossed!

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The Big Four Confirmed To Headline Sonisphere U.K.

Posted by on December 13, 2010

Last week, Dave Mustaine hinted at it, while Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano had no comment. But now we can confirm at least part of the rumors surrounding The Big Four’s Summer plans. It has been confirmed that Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will be headlining the first night of this coming Summer’s  U.K. installment of the Sonisphere festival. […]

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Slipknot Confirmed To Play Sonisphere Festival

Posted by on December 3, 2010

This certainly has been one wacky week for Slipknot fans. First, Joey Jordison confirms that the band will record a new album. Then Corey Taylor shoots down those reports and claims that no new music is in the works. Well, maybe it’s only a new album that’s out of the question, because it appears that […]

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