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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has begun, check the set times for Shoreline show

Posted: July 5, 2014 in Band, Hard Rock, music, New Release, rock, Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Tour, Video
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Today is the first day of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival! We are heading to Mountain View tomorrow to bring you all the coverage from Day 2 of the Mayhem Festival Tour. If you are going to be joining us at Shoreline Amphitheater, below are the set times for the day (make sure to check your local date for set times):

VICTORY RECORDS STAGE

HEADBANG FOR THE HIGHWAY/SUMERIAN STAGE

 COLDCOCK AMERICAN HERBAL WHISKEY STAGE

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAIN STAGE

So make sure to check the dates listed and get yourself to a Rockstar Mayhem Festival show!

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Tour Dates:

  • July 05 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel Amphitheater
  • July 06 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheater
  • July 08 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
  • July 11 Phoenix, AZ  Ak-Chin Pavilion
  • July 12 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
  • July 14 Denver, CO TBA
  • July 16 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
  • July 17 Clarkston, MID TE Energy Music Theatre
  • July 19 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
  • July 20 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
  • July 22 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
  • July 23 Saratoga, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • July 26 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
  • July 27  Hartford, CT   Xfinity Theatre
  • July 29  Darien Center, NY Darien Lake
  • July 30  Wantagh, NY Nikon Theater at Jones Beach
  • August 01 Camden, NJ  Susquehanna Bank Center
  • August 02 Scranton, PA  The Pavilion At Montage Mountain
  • August 03 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
  • August 05 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
  • August 07 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre
  • August 09 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
  • August 10 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

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Avenged Sevenfold release music video for This Means War and catch them on Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Posted: July 4, 2014 in Band, Hard Rock, music, New Release, rock, Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Tour, Video
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Tomorrow is the first day of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and we will be there on July 6th bringing you all the great coverage from bands like Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Asking Alexandria, Suicide Silence, and so many more. Check out our post on Mayhem Festival here.

Today our featured band of the day is Avenged Sevenfold and to celebrate, they released a music video for This Means War. Check it out here:

So make sure to check the dates listed and get yourself to a Rockstar Mayhem Festival show!

Tour Dates:

  • July 05 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel Amphitheater
  • July 06 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheater
  • July 08 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
  • July 11 Phoenix, AZ  Ak-Chin Pavilion
  • July 12 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
  • July 14 Denver, CO TBA
  • July 16 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
  • July 17 Clarkston, MID TE Energy Music Theatre
  • July 19 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
  • July 20 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
  • July 22 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
  • July 23 Saratoga, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • July 26 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
  • July 27  Hartford, CT   Xfinity Theatre
  • July 29  Darien Center, NY Darien Lake
  • July 30  Wantagh, NY Nikon Theater at Jones Beach
  • August 01 Camden, NJ  Susquehanna Bank Center
  • August 02 Scranton, PA  The Pavilion At Montage Mountain
  • August 03 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
  • August 05 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
  • August 07 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre
  • August 09 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
  • August 10 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

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It is that time again! Go Vote for the 6th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Posted: February 26, 2014 in Breaking News, Concerts, Metal, Revolver Golden Gods Awards, rock
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It is that time of year again! Spring is in the air and everyone is talking about who is going to win and who will be walking the carpet. No I am not talking about the red carpet and the Oscars! I am all about the Revolver Golden Gods Awards and this year the 6th Annual award show will be held on April 23, 2014 at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Tickets for this amazing event will go on sale this Friday, February 28th. For more details on the tickets, you can head over to the axs.com here.  Once again the event is presented by Epiphone and it will be a great one! More details on how to watch the show from home will be released soon. Mark your calendars for April 23rd.

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So far, they have announced the following bands that will be performing at the show:

  • Guns N Roses
  • Korn 
  • Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
  • A Day to Remember
  • Zakk Wylde 
  • and more to be announced….

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What is really awesome about this awards show is First, it is all about the MUSIC we LOVE and LIVE! Second, we get to choose the winners. You can head over to the Revolver Golden Gods Awards website and cast your vote! Here are the categories and the nominees:

DIMEBAG DARREL BEST GUITARIST

  • Head & Munky (KORN)
  • Jason Hook & Zoltan Bathory (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH)
  • Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
  • John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER)
  • Toni Iommi (BLACK SABBATH)
  • Zacky Vengeance & Synyster Gates (AVENGED SEVENFOLD)

 

BEST DRUMMER  presented by Razor & Tie

  • Arin Ilejay (AVENGED SEVENFOLD)
  • Brad Wilk (For his work with BLACK SABBATH)
  • Chris Adler (For his work with PROTEST THE HERO)
  • Matt Halpern (PERIPHERY)
  • Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS)
  • Vinnie Appide (KILL DEVIL HILL)

 

PAUL GRAY BEST BASSIST 

  • Chris Kael (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH)
  • Emma Anzai (SICK PUPPIES)
  • Fieldy (KORN)
  • Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH)
  • Johnny Christ (AVENGED SEVENFOLD)
  • Rex Brown (KILL DEVIL HILL)

 

BEST VOCALIST

  • Ivan Moody (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH)
  • Jeremy McKinnon (A DAY TO REMEMBER)
  • Jonathan Davis (KORN)
  • Josh Homme (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE)
  • M. Shadows (AVENGED SEVENFOLD)
  • Papa Emeritus II (GHOST B.C.)

 

BEST NEW TALENT presented by Victory Records

  • Deafheaven
  • Heavens Basement
  • Issues
  • Scar The Martyr
  • Twelve Foot Ninja
  • +++ (CROSSES)

 

MOST METAL ATHLETE 

  • Derek Garland (Metal Mulisha, Motorcross)
  • Grant Balfour ((MLB)
  • Josh Barnett (Mixed Martial Arts fighting, UFC)
  • Stephen Curry (Goldent State Warriors, NBA)
  • Tony Alva (Skateboarding)
  • Tuuka Rask (Boston Bruins, NHL)

 

BEST LIVE BAND 

  • Gojira
  • Lamb of God
  • Motley Crue
  • Rob Zombie
  • Slayer
  • The Dillinger Escape Plan

 

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR

  • Black Sabbath
  • Carcass
  • Deep Purple
  • Nine Inch Nails
  • Queens of the Stone Age
  • Suicidal Tendencies

 

SONG OF THE YEAR presented by Randall Amplifiers

  • “Going to Hell” – The Pretty Reckless
  • “Hail to the King” – Avenged Sevenfold
  • “Hollow” – Alice in Chains
  • “Lift Me UP” – Five Finger Death Punch
  • “Shadow Moses” – Bring Me The Horizon
  • “You’re Not Alone” – Of Mice and Men

 

MOST DEDICATED FANS

  • A Day to Remember
  • Avenged Sevenfold
  • Five Finger Death Punch
  • Of Mice and Men
  • Slayer
  • The Pretty Reckless

 

 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • …Like Clockwork, Queens of the Stone Age
  • 13, Black Sabbath
  • Hail to the King, Avenged Sevenfold
  • Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladys, Volbeat
  • The Paradigm Shift, Korn
  • The Wrong Side of Heaven & The Righteous Side of Hell Vol. 1 & 2, Five Finger Death Punch

 

BEST FILM & VIDEO

  • America, Motionless In White
  • Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel, Behemoth
  • Zenith, Huntress
  • Metallica Through the Never, Metallica
  • As The Palaces Burn, Lamb of God
  • This is a Wasteland, Pierce the Veil

So fans head over to their website and cast your vote today!  In addition their will be two special award presentations to include Golden God Award which is given to a special honoree who embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal. This year the Golden God Award will be presented to Joan Jett.  The Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Axl Rose of Guns N Roses.   Now that is an awesome show that I can’t wait for.

It is time that we show the world that Hard Rock and Metal is here to stay! This year, we will once again be bringing you our complete planning guide on how to throw the best Revolver Golden Gods Award Viewing Party. Our guide will include all the great ideas and recipes so you can have an awesome while you watch your favorite artist take home their Golden God Award.   So raise your fists and horns in the air and let’s show them how an award show is done!

Stay tuned for our complete planning guide or you can get a head start and take a look at our 2013 Planning Guide  Here were some of the items we made last year:

Five Finger Death by Vodka Punch
Stone Sour Apple Lemonades
Tony Iommi Macaroni Cups
Stone Sour Apple Margaritas
Metallica “Black”(ened) Smoked Salmon Bites
Dee Snider Sliders with French Fried Onions
Sebastian Baby Bach Slow Roasted Ribs
Halestorm Chicken Love Bites

~ Horns Up!

Marisol

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Avenged Sevenfold announces new album “Hail to the King” and the controversy begins

Posted: June 28, 2013 in Aftershock Festival, Bands, Hard Rock, New Release
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Avenged Sevenfold recently announced the title and cover art for their next album.  Titled “Hail the King”  is set to release on August 27, 2013.  I know a lot of people have been waiting for new music from Avenged Sevenfold and you don’t have much longer to wait.  This album with the first to featuring drummer Arin Ilejay who replaced the late, great Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan died in 2009.

Amidst all the excitement about the new album, there has been quite a bit of controversy around the cover art in addition to the rehashed discussion on A7X similar logo to one of my favorite bands, Overkill. You can check out the similarities below for the logo.  Personally, I don’t think Overkill was the first to ever use bat wings along with a skull, that pretty much is just another image or icon from the metal or rock world and many bands use them.

Now let’s bring up the cover art. The cover art has been compared to Lich King’s cover for “World Gone Dead”. They both have the crowned robed king with the fiery skies and the undead around them. Again, even though here I do see much more similarities I don’t think of it as ripping off or copying. I just think it is like when you come up with a great  idea and you are all excited about it and you share it with someone and it turns out to be a blend of your own imagination and a Seinfeld episode. It is a bit of reality blended with your own imagination. I don’t think anyone intentionally set out to take the logo and change it up a bit and then call it their own. Lich King did address this on their Facebook page by showing a side by side comparison with the following post:

“A lot of people have been tipping us off to Avenged Sevenfold‘s new album cover and its similarities to our own World Gone Dead. Crowned, robed skeletal dude, army of the undead, hazy orange sky, lots of spears and lances and axes in the background.

Maybe it’s a rip-off, maybe it’s not. Maybe they got tired of people noticing that they were ripping off Overkill‘s mascot. 

All I know is that what they SHOULD be stealing are our riffs.”

Here are the full cover arts from both albums:

Again I feel it just has a lot of iconic images that are popular in metal, i.e. axes, bats, skeletons, fire, crosses, etc. Honestly to  me it actually looks like it be a new cover for a Ghost album..  It has brought up a lot of the usual cross fan fighting that has become so popular lately and truly is one of the negative things that the Internet has given us. The gift of haters, bullies, trolls, etc.  It used to be when you had a band that you liked you expressed it, you shared it by playing their music, wearing their concert t shirts, and going to their shows. You didn’t have to show your love for that band by trolling on other bands’ pages to spew hate and negative crap. You just let people enjoy what they like! I guess this has become a way for fans to show their support for a band. I would much rather see them show their support by buying their music, going to their concerts and sharing the good things about their favorite bands.  Anyway back to A7X.

I know one thing, I am excited for this album and I am looking forward to it! “Hail to the King” has been produced by Mike Elizondo and to celebrate their release, you can see Avenged Sevenfold for for free at the Palladium on August 26th in Los Angeles.  Shortly after Avenged Sevenfold will be playing on September 15th at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, Ca. We will be at that event and will be bringing you interviews with the bands and much more. Stay tuned!

For now, check out the video teaser from Avenged Sevenfold for their new album:

~ Marisol

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