by Bram Teitelman | Apr 4, 2012 | That's Unfortunate
Torche guitarist Andrew Elstner has had something pretty disgusting happen to him that probably hasn’t ever happened to you: a bat pissed in his eye. We’ll pause for a moment so you can cringe a bunch. According to Pitchfork, Elstner was with a...
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 | Mar 6, 2012 | Touring
We know what you’re thinking: didn’t Corrosion Of Conformity just kick off a Spring trek last week in NYC? Indeed you are correct, but C.O.C. are wasting no time by announcing yet another tour in support of their new self-titled album. This time, C.O.C. will be...
by Metal Insider | Mar 5, 2012 | Photos
With the release of their new, self-titled album last week, Corrosion of Conformity set off on their first headlining tour since reforming as a three-piece. The tour’s first date occurred last Thursday at New York’s Gramercy Theater. It was a surreal...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 14, 2012 | New Music
Torche’s new album Harmonicraft marks a few firsts for the band. It marks their first recording with guitarist Andrew Elstner, their first full length since 2008’s Meanderthal, and their first release via new label home Volcom. And now we get our first taste of new...