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Jeff Hanneman gets Traffic circle named after him in Poland

February 7, 2014

Last year through a charity auction, a company Art-Com Ltd. won the rights to rename a traffic circle for a period of one year. The money donated for the name change will be going to fund medical equipment for children and seniors. Art-Com, being the bad ass metal lovers, decided to pay tribute to our fallen metal guitarist, Jeff Hanneman of Slayer. Jeff Hanneman died May 2, 2013 from cirrhosis of the liver. So now the traffic circle in Jaworzno, Poland has been renamed Jeff Hanneman’s Circle Pit. You can watch a brief video clip of the sign change here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvQk1c4TEmM&feature=youtu.be] That is soooo METAL!!! Thanks Art-Com for honoring the great Jeff Hanneman, truly a spectacular shredder and an amazing person. He was loved by all and is greatly missed. It is nice to see him getting this honor. ~ Marisol

Ronnie Radke launches his clothing line, Hoods Up! Check it out!

February 6, 2014

Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse has always been noticed for his fashion and trend setting looks. He has been teasing us with his clothing line and I guess what? It is now launched! Earlier today Ronnie shared the link to www.hoodsupstore.com Ronnie tweeted earlier today the following: The site is filled with really cool t-shirts and headwear right now. I already know which ones we are going to order! Check out a couple of our faves: Make sure to head over and check it out and order some of your faves! We will continue to keep you updated but for now, visit the social media sites of Hoods Up to stay connected! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.hoodsupstore.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/hoodsupbrand Twitter: www.twitter.com/HoodsUpBrand Instagram: www.instagram.com/hoodsupbrand

Motley Crue announces FINAL Tour with Alice Cooper. “ALL BAD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END”

January 28, 2014

Today Motley Crue held a press conference in Hollywood at Beacher’s Madhouse Theater to release as they said, “The Biggest Announcement of Their Career”. Last week during the NAMM convention, we had received the confirmation that Alice Cooper was going to be on their Farewell Tour but of course, since it was all “off the record” we respectfully held back on our reports. Eddie Trunk (That Metal Show) did tweet a photo earlier this month that was to be the ad for the FINAL Tour. The tweet has since been deleted and it was later described as a mock up of a rumor, but here is the photo: MÖTLEY CRÜE will kick off their 72 date tour of North America on July 2nd. In addition to tickets being as inexpensive as $15 or $20 so they can insure that everyone gets a chance to see this FINAL TOUR, they will also have a variety of VIP Packages, including Meet & Greets and are available at www.motleyvip.com. Check out the dates that are listed below: Jul [Read More]

TRAGIC FAN DEATH AFTER STAGE DIVE AT SUICIDAL TENDENCIES CONCERT

January 28, 2014

On January 22, Suicidal Tendencies performed in Solothurn, Switzerland with Terror, Strife and Evergreen Terrace. It was a night full of high energy, moshing, stage diving and loud kick ass music. Unfortunately, a 28 year old man from Solothurn attempted a stage dive and the crowd didn’t exactly catch him correctly as he fell to the floor. All seemed to be ok as the man got up and walked around. The venue security quickly acted to insure the man was alright as they insisted on him being evaluated at the hospital. “Our team decided, however, that he is immediately taken to hospital care,” Pipo Kofmehl explained. Sadly, complications arose for the young man and he died after a seizure on January 24th. Although the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the incident, a spokeswoman for the state police, Thalia Schweize was certain that the death was accidental. It is quite a sad story and definitely reminds us of the tragic death of Daniel Nosek at the Lamb of God concert in 2010 in which [Read More]

THE PRETTY RECKLESS CANCELS SNOCORE TOUR DUE TO ILLNESS

January 27, 2014

We just received the news that The Pretty Reckless has pulled out of the SnoCore Tour which was set to start on January 29th in Lincoln, NE. The Pretty Reckless was to headline the SnoCore Tour. They have announced that due to vocalist Taylor Momsen illness, they will be cancelling their appearance on the tour. Taylor has been confirmed to have acute laryngitis and walking pneumonia and has been placed on vocal rest. The Pretty Reckless had quite a year with touring last year in pre-support of their new album Going To Hell which is set to release everywhere on March 17/18th, 2014! You can pre-order the album on their site: www.goingtohell.me/hell. We featured The Pretty Reckless on the number 4 spot of our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule 2014. You can read more about that here. Touring can definitely take a lot out on you. Singer Taylor Momsen once was quoted about touring,“For me, there’s nothing better than playing a show every night. You can call it a job, I just call it a [Read More]

Suicide Silence release video from Mitch Lucker Memorial Show

January 14, 2014

We have all been waiting for the upcoming release of the BlueRay/DVD “Ending is the Beginning: The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show” on February 18th in the US and March 17th in Europe. You have seen the trailer video and now how about checking out one of the videos for the song, “Unanswered” which features Phil Bozeman of White Chapel. Check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoWmvv6VpxI&feature=youtu.be] The Blue Ray/DVD was directed by Jeremy Schott of MentalSuplex Productions & Zafer Ulkucu of Backseat Conceptions and available on Century Media Records. The official track listing and performers is as follows: 1. Destruction of a Statue with Jonny Davy 2. Distorted Thought of Addiction with Greg Wilburn 3. Ending is the Beginning with Brook Reeves 4. Bludgeoned to Death with Ricky Hoover 5. Unanswered with Phil Bozeman 6. Girl of Glass with Myke Terry 7. Price of Beauty with Danny Worsnop 8. No Pity For A Coward with Johnny Plague 9. Disengage with Cameron “Big Chocolate” Argon 10. No Time To Bleed with Burke VanRaalte 11. Smoke with Anthony [Read More]

Sending well wishes to Duff McKagan as he recovers from Pneumonia

January 3, 2014

One of my SPECTACULAR ALL TIME FAVORITE bassists is feeling under the weather!! Duff McKagan is reported to be recovering from pneumonia. As you know, Duff has been very busy touring with his band, Walking Papers this past year. Their tour took them not only across the country, but worldwide. Walking Papers finished the year off by playing to a sold out crowd on New Year’s Eve at the Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle, WA. What an amazing year for them, but I am sure along with that extensive touring, it can take a toll on you. Earlier today, Duff’s amazingly talented and beautiful wife, Susan took to Twitter and asked for well wishes for her hubby who is home with pneumonia. So, now it up to all of us, send Duff our best wishes for a full recovery! So please send out good vibes and well wishes to Duff! Also make sure to visit the Waking Papers’ website which has their vinyl now available!! I love the clarity and sound of Vinyls and [Read More]