The Metal Music Blog

Bring Me The Horizon Frontman Oli Sykes Attacked On Stage

2011-10-21T22:32:00.001-07:00

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes was attacked onstage during the band's show in Salt Lake City last night (October 3) while on a headlining U.S. tour. Sykes became angry when bottles were thrown onstage in the direction of the band members and called for those who threw them to either leave or come onstage and address him personally. Some crowd members took him up on his offer and attacked the vocalist. You can watch fan filmed footage of the incident below.

Former Obituary, Death and Testament Guitarist James Murphy Fighting Cancer Recurrence

2011-10-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

James Murphy, renowned for his guitar work with Obituary, Death, Testament, and Disincarnate among others, has revealed on his Facebook page that the tumor he fought nearly a decade ago may have returned due to a high hormone indicator present during a routine bloodwork exam. He is scheduled for an MRI on the 11th of this month.

Unearth Posts Behind The Scenes Mayhem Footage

2011-09-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

Behemoth Frontman Nergal Found Innocent Of Blasphemy Charges In Poland

2011-08-21T04:39:00.000-07:00

According to The Associated Press, Behemoth frontman Adam "Negal" Darski was found innocent today in a Polish court, after being on trial for ripping pages out of a Bible and labelling it, "a deceitful book" at a concert in 2007. He was being charged for the crime of insulting religious feelings, an offense which can carry a sentence of two years imprisonment in the predominantly Catholic country of Poland. Darski was cleared of the charges when he explained that the show where the tearing took place was a closed event in which only those who had purchased tickets attended and knew what to expect, a statement held up when questioned audience members stated that they were not offended by Darski's actions or comments.

David Ellefson Video Interview Available

2011-08-21T04:36:00.000-07:00

David Ellefson of Megadeth at Toronto's HEAVY T.O. Festival. Check out the interview in the clip below.

Shredding With Unholy Sermon

2011-08-21T04:32:00.000-07:00

Sri-Lankan Metal Act Unholy Sermon posted a video of Arjuna Kumar (Vocals/Lead Guitarist) playing some of his personal favourite Guitar tunes. You can check out the clip below:

Nervecell Answers Fan Questions In New Video Clip

2011-08-17T08:59:00.000-07:00

Tony Iommi Responds To Black Sabbath Reunion News Story

2011-08-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

"I'm saddened that a Birmingham journalist whom I trusted has chosen this point in time to take a conversation we had back in June and make it sound like we spoke yesterday about a Black Sabbath reunion.

"At the time I was supporting the Home of Metal exhibition and was merely speculating, shooting the breeze, on something all of us get asked constantly, 'Are you getting back together?'"

"Thanks to the internet it's gone round the world as some sort of 'official' statement on my part, absolute nonsense. I hope he's enjoyed his moment of glory, he won't have another at my expense.

"to my old pals, Ozzy, Geezer and Bill, sorry about this, I should have known better.
All the best, Tony"

While Iommi may feel betrayed by the article, the quotes are a little too specific - unless completely fabricated, which he did not contend - to deny the reunion is taking place.

ORIGINAL LINE-UP OF BLACK SABBATH HAVE REFORMED

2011-08-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

The original line-up of Black Sabbath have reformed and have begun rehearsing for a forthcoming tour and possible new album.

A decision was made fourteen days ago and this morning (Monday 15th August), Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer ('it will never happen') Butler, and Bill Ward gathered in their secret rehearsal studio and began the process of putting the show back on the road.

FUCK YEAH

Maelstrom 2011 "Unleashing the full capacity of AWN Radio!!"

2011-08-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

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"AWN Radio" presents Maelstrom 2011, featuring 6 of the finest Sri Lankan Metal Bands on one stage on the 27th of August 2011 at the Women's International Hall Colombo 7. Supporting this spectacular event is Sri Lankan Death Militia (SLDM)- The Prospecting Chapter of the NYDM that horde's the main purpose to create a true underground metal community in the Island.

You can Check out the Band Pages below:

Infernal

Forsaken

Karmic Sulphur

Tantrum

Fallen Grace

Stigmata

Grab your tickets at the Gate

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Unholy Sermon of Sri-Lanka Live Footage

2011-08-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

Fan-filmed footage has been posted online of Sri Lankan blackened thrash act Unholy Sermon performing "Personifying Procrastination" from the "Sacrificial Rite" album live at Black Mass Festival 2011. You can check out the clip below.

Former Warrant Singer Found Dead

2011-08-12T10:19:00.000-07:00

Former Warrant vocalist Jani Lane was reprtedly found dead at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California yesterday evening (August 11th.) He was only 47 years old. So far, no cause of death has been confirmed. More information will be revealed as soon as it becomes available.

Lane was born in Akron, Ohio and would find fame singing with Warrant, with whom he recorded seven albums, before releasing a solo album entitled, "Back Down To One." He also had stints with the bands Saints Of The Underground and Great White, who helped out by performing as a touring vocalist while their singer Jack Russell was ill.

A Tribute to Black Sabbath

2011-08-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

Masters of Misery: An Earache Tribute, is a Black Sabbath Tribute album with covers done by Cathedral, Sleep, Godflesh, Iron Monkey and many more!

Check it out by clicking on the link below. \m/

Masters of Misery: An Earache Tribute to Black Sabbath

Mayhem Bassist, "Necrobutcher" To Be Exorcised

2011-08-11T00:49:00.000-07:00

In a recent interview with German metal magazine Metal Hammer, Mayhem bass player Necrobutcher (aka Jørn Stubberud) revealed that he will be taking part in a new reality show for Norwegian television station NRK, in which he will travel to Arizona to meet with a Christian preacher, who will supposedly exorcise the demon within him.

Unearth Video Interview Available

2011-08-11T00:47:00.000-07:00

Matt Barlow's Last Iced Earth Show Video Available

2011-08-11T00:46:00.000-07:00

Former Deep Purple Keyboardist, Jon Lord, Diagnosed With Cancer

2011-08-11T00:45:00.000-07:00

Former Deep Purple keyboard player Jon Lord, one of the group's founding members who left in 2002, has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. A message from Lord reads as follows:

"I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure. I shall of course be continuing to write music – in my world it just has to be part of the therapy – and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year.

"God bless and see you soon, Jon."

Lord's webmaster added: "May we also, at Jon’s request, ask if everyone could please respect his need for privacy so that he can spend time with his family (and his music). Thank you."

Semargl Posts Festival Footage

2011-08-11T00:42:00.003-07:00

Nervecell Seeking Fan Questions

2011-08-11T00:42:00.001-07:00

Nervecell has issued the following announcement about seeking fan questions to answer in upcoming videos:

"We decided to stay in touch with you all while we are on the road on our upcoming European Festival Tour (August 10-21, 2011), so we want to hear from YOU, our LOYAL FANS! All your questions that you'd like to throw at us! We will answer all fan submitted questions on video and post it on our YouTube channel while on tour!

Trollfest Metalcamp Footage Posted Online

2011-08-11T00:41:00.001-07:00

Noise Art Records has uploaded footage of Trollfest performing "Legendarisk ØL" at Metalcamp 2011 in Tolmin, Slovenia. You can check out footage of the performance in the player below.

Exodus Video Interview Available

2011-08-11T00:40:00.001-07:00

As I Lay Dying Snags "Best Hard Rock" Award

2011-08-11T00:35:00.000-07:00

As I Lay Dying has once again been recognized by the band's hometown of San Diego, as the group has taken home the "best hard rock" award at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards.

The awards show will took place on August 8th at Humphreys By The Bay in San Diego, CA. As I Lay Dying has also been honored at the awards in the past, taking home the "artist of the year" award on three separate occasions in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

As I lay dying has toured across many countries in the world including Sri-Lanka in December 2009.

Pentagram Posts Footage From Upcoming Live DVD

2011-08-11T00:33:00.000-07:00

Pentagram has posted footage of the band performing "Petrified" online, which is taken from the upcoming live DVD "When the Screams Come." You can check out the clip below.

Dying Fetus Summer Slaughter Footage Available

2011-08-11T00:32:00.000-07:00

Footage has been posted online (courtesy of YouTube user Superskum), of Dying Fetus performing the song "Praise the Lord (Opium of the Masses)" in Denver, CO on the Summer Slaughter Tour. You can check out the clip below.

Escape From Posts Festival Footage

2011-08-03T06:54:00.001-07:00