The organizers of the annual Ozzfest announced the details of this year's festival at a press conference held this morning at Avalon in Hollywood, California. The lineup is as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE JUDAS PRIEST SLAYER DIMMU BORGIR SUPERJOINT RITUAL BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Second Stage: SLIPKNOT HATEBREED LAMB OF GOD Rotating: ATREYU ...
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The press conference to announce the exact lineup for this year's Ozzfest will now take place one day later than originally announced — on Friday, February 20. The venue for the press conference will remain the same: Avalon (web site, 1735 N. Vine Street) in Hollywood, California. The following bands are believed to ...
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SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has confirmed to MTV.com that the Iowa-based nine-piece will headline the second stage of this summer's Ozzfest (as first reported here on Jan. 25). Jordison said he prefers the secondary platform over the main stage for one simple reason. "It has a pit," he said dryly. Joining SLIPKNOT on ...
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The New Jersey quintet GOD FORBID have just released a new low-priced EP entitled "Better Days". The EP features the new track, "Better Days" from the group's highly anticipated new effort, "Gone Forever", along with an exclusive new song only available on this disc. The set also contains a demo version of "Wicked", which appeared ...
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The New Jersey-based quintet GOD FORBID have completed work on their new album, "Gone Forever", tentatively due in March 2004 through Century Media Records. "Gone Forever" was recorded at Trax East Studios by Eric Rachel (ATREYU, E.TOWN CONCRETE, EVERY TIME I DIE) and was mixed by acclaimed producer Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, CHIMAIRA, FEAR FACTORY). ...
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New Jersey thrash quintet GOD FORBID will join fellow hometown heroes E.TOWN CONCRETE for a three-week East Coast tour beginning in early October. This will mark the first time that both famed Jersey acts have united for any shows outside of their immediate area. The group are currently wrapping up the highly successful "Bitter, Broken, ...
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New Jersey quintet GOD FORBID have completed the recording process for their highly anticipated third full-length album. The new offering, "Gone Forever", was recorded at Trax East Studios by Eric Rachel (ATREYU, A LIFE ONCE LOST) and is currently set for an early 2004 release through Century Media Records. The album will be mastered by ...
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DARKEST HOUR have issued a statement clarifying recent reports that their van was broken into while the group were on tour with ATREYU, GOD FORBID and UNDEROATH. The group's statement reads as follows: "To dispel any rumors that might be floating around about the DARKEST HOUR robbery, here is the situation: On Thursday, August 21 ...
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GOD FORBID will enter Trax East Studios this week with producer Eric Rachel (ATREYU, NORA) to record their eagerly anticipated new full-length album. Look for an EP, entitled "Gone Forever", to surface in late August that will feature some new studio tracks. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Determination" is due to be mixed by ...
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New Jersey's metal titans GOD FORBID will embark on a full U.S. tour with ATREYU, DARKEST HOUR and UNDEROATH beginning August 7 in Los Angeles. The trek will cover the entire country and wrap up in San Diego in mid-September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 07 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA Aug. 08 ...
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New Jersey's metal titans GOD FORBID will embark on a full U.S. tour with ATREYU, DARKEST HOUR and UNDEROATH beginning August 7 in Los Angeles. The trek will cover the entire country and wrap up in San Diego in mid-September. On July 1, GOD FORBID will enter Trax East Studios with producer Eric Rachel (ATREYU, ...
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New Jersey's GOD FORBID have just finished recording a blistering rendition of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Out Ta Get Me" with producer Chris Pearce. The track will be included on the upcoming tribute disc through Law of Inertia Records that features some of today's best metal/hardcore acts including DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, UNEARTH, EVERYTIME I ...
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LAMB OF GOD have released the complete itinerary for their forthcoming North American tour featuring CHIMAIRA, EIGHTEEN VISIONS and ATREYU. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 15 - Albany, NY @ Valentines Apr. 16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Apr. 17 - Brooklyn, NY @ L'Amour Apr. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Laga Apr. ...
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The first dates for the forthcoming North American tour featuring LAMB OF GOD, CHIMAIRA, EIGHTEEN VISIONS and ATREYU have been released. They are as follows: Apr. 26 - Houston, TX - Engine Room Apr. 28 - Dallas, TX - TBA May 09 - Boulder, CO - Tulagi May 11 - Minneapolis, MN - Ascott Room ...
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL, MESHUGGAH, THE HAUNTED, SUFFOCATION and LAMB OF GOD are among the artists scheduled to appear at this year's New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, set to take place on May 16-17 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. The compete lineup for the fesatival is as follows: Friday, May 16 (3:00 p.m. doors): OPETH ...
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CRADLE OF FILTH have officially cancelled their participation in this year's New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, set to take place on May 16-17 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. The British black metal giants will no longer be performing "due to their commitment to headline the second stage of the Ozzfest tour," according to ...
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SHADOWS FALL will film a video for the track "Destroyer Of Senses" at their hometown show at the Fat Cat in Springfield. Massachusetts on Sunday, Feb. 16. "Destroyer Of Senses" will be directed by Zack Merek (CONVERGE, ATREYU) and is set to feature guest appearances by members of HATEBREED, LAMB OF GOD and CONVERGE, among ...
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