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After all the rumours that have been going around, Machine Head are now confirmed to play one NZ show at the Powerstation on 26 October.
Rockzilla have two double passes up for grabs to the concert, more details regarding that to come!
Tickets go on sale from Ticketek and Real Groovy on 3 October.
AUCKLAND, NZ, Fri, 27 Sept. - Alt TV founder and President of Programming, Thane Kirby is to present Music Wank - a weekly half hour talk-show commencing Friday 28 September at 8.30pm.
Dedicated to audiophiles and music geeks, Kirby says Music Wank will provide a live, uncensored forum for experts to ‘wank on’ about their music.
“The show will give a music industry too focused on the dollars a much needed shot in the arm”, says Kirby, ” Music Wank cuts out the middle men (and women) and takes the artist’s point of view directly to the people”.
Each week Kirby will be joined by a rotating panel of guests live from the Alt TV studios. The first show screens tonight and features Andrew Tidball, Rebecca Gin and Mike Curry.
Music Wank debuts at 8.30pm, Friday 28 September on Alt TV SKY Digital 65.
Blabbermouth - Brent Hinds hospitalised after fight with other band’s members.As previously reported, more details have been revealed about the beating suffered by MASTODON singer/guitarist Brent Hinds following the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas on September 10.
According to a police report based on firsthand accounts and security video footage, an inebriated Hinds was leaving the Mandalay Bay Hotel And Casino around 3 a.m. when he encountered SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian and musician William Hudson.
Police say that Hinds took off his shirt and hit Odadjian with it, then struck Hudson in the face and chest, prompting Odadjian to tell him “to relax” several times.
Jordison produced 3 Inches Of Blood?s recent album ‘Fire Up The Blades’. Watch a great vid about it!
Joey Jordison on 3 Inches of Blood
Sourced from Blabbermouth
Blabbermouth - Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has revealed that Megadeth’s latest has landed him in traffic school.
MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has posted the following message in the “Forums” section of the band’s official web site
“I ran into an old friend of mine in the hotel lobby in Portland a week and a half ago, Slash [VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES]. We chatted a bit and then he got serious (seemingly) and said, ‘Thanks to MEGADETH I’ve got to go to traffic school!’
I asked, ‘Why?’ and he explained, ‘I love the new album ['United Abominations']. Every time I drive I’ve got it crankin’ in my car… I’ve gotten two speeding tickets thanks to you guys and now I’ve got to go to fuckin traffic school!’ Of course, I apologized and then thanked him.”
To read the entire post, you need to be a member of the Megadeth fanclub.
Album: United Abominations
Artist: Megadeth
Blabbermouth - Orange County, California’s ATREYU constantly wants to grow musically with each new record. Many of their fans have noticed a change in the vocals from Alex Varkatzas on the group’s latest CD, “Lead Sails Paper Anchor”. In the new behind-the-scenes video, Alex explains the new direction he took and where he wants to see ATREYU go in the future: Real Media, Windows Media, Quicktime.
ATREYU recorded “Lead Sails Paper Anchor” this spring with producer John Feldmann (THE USED, GOOD CHARLOTTE) who worked with the band to create their most infectious, ambitious and musically challenging disc yet. While the band’s juxtaposition of hardcore-influenced chaos and rock-influenced melody is still present, the gulf between the two styles is diminished, making the passages flow in a smoother and more naturalistic manner. “Lead Sails Paper Anchor” was mixed by Andy Wallace (NIRVANA, SLIPKNOT, LINKIN PARK).
Please note this event start time has changed from 6:30pm to 4:40pm
Motorhead takes the stage at 9:30pm
ALL tickets purchased for either Motorhead concert will qualify for a ‘free, special limited edition’ Motorhead Taranaki T Shirt – exclusive to New Zealand concert goers (pick up from the Concert).
Dino Cazares has a dream? to make a classic metal album to rival metal?s greatest!
Speaking recently to MetalReview.com, the former Fear Factory guitarist said, “I definitely feel competitive with myself and what I created back in the day. I would love to write another “Demanufacture” classic album.
Not something of the same style, but a classic metal record. I think that is something that all musicians strive for. To have that METALLICA “Master of Puppets”-, SLAYER “Reign in Blood”-, FEAR FACTORY “Demanufacture”-, PANTERA “Vulgar Display of Power”-type album. That’s my goal for this band; to try and write that record. Read more »
Former KORN guitarist Brian “Head” Welch was a guest on the Christian program “The Harvest Show” recently to talk about his past drug abuse and his new memoir, “Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story”.