http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/-t1.htm This section is dedicated to the "Heavier" side of Metal. If it sounds like - Pantera, Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, God Forbid, Exodus, Stuck Mojo, Slayer, Hatebreed, Slipknot, Black Label Society, Chimaria, Testament, Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Metallica... Talk about it here! Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:50:59 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/43/06/64/untitl13.jpg http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/-t1.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hail-featuring-tim-ripper-owens-and-former-megadeth-bassist-dave-ellefson-set-to-play-in-beirut-submitted-by-dana-t512.htm Matty35 The all-star band Hail!, comprised of Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Tim Ripper Owens (ex Judas Priest, Beyond Fear, Yngwie Malmsteen), David Ellefson (Megadeth) and newly announced drummer, Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Exodus and Testament) will be the first metal band to ever play live in Lebanon. On November 20th, HAIL! will play the historic concert at Hektic Hall in the capitol city of Beirut. “Breaking ground on an international level is what Hail! is all about,” explained manager Mark “Abba” ... Drop Tune Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:50:59 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hail-featuring-tim-ripper-owens-and-former-megadeth-bassist-dave-ellefson-set-to-play-in-beirut-submitted-by-dana-t512.htm#19799 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hail-featuring-tim-ripper-owens-and-former-megadeth-bassist-dave-ellefson-set-to-play-in-beirut-submitted-by-dana-t512.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-postpones-european-tour-t508.htm Matty35 Slayer have issued the following update: "It is with immense disappointment that Slayer must postpone its U.K. and European tour that had been set to kick off on November 18 in the U.K., and take the band on 19 dates through Europe, ending on December 17th in Germany. The tour will be rescheduled to kick off on March 7th in Manchester, England (complete itinerary is below). "Vocalist/bassist Tom Araya has been under the care of a specialist for a back injury, and while he ... Drop Tune Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:44:45 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-postpones-european-tour-t508.htm#19795 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-postpones-european-tour-t508.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slash-thinks-that-megadeth-s-new-album-endgame-is-killer-t476.htm Matty35 Former Guns N' Roses and current Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has posted a short message on Twitter regarding the new Megadeth album, "Endgame," stating simply that it "sounds killer!" Megadeth's frontman Dave Mustaine was clearly flattered by Slash's remarks, writing in an online post, "Slash and I have been friends for a really long time. I have played in concert with his band, and jammed with him in a cover band once. We used to hang and party, true, but I ... Drop Tune Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:43:41 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slash-thinks-that-megadeth-s-new-album-endgame-is-killer-t476.htm#17916 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slash-thinks-that-megadeth-s-new-album-endgame-is-killer-t476.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-frontman-says-the-conversation-about-the-big-four-tour-started-with-nostalgic-feelings-t466.htm Matty35 Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich disputed reports last month that the band was assembling a tour that would feature the "Big Four" of the 1980s underground thrash metal scene — itself, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. Metallica frontman James Hetfield gave The Pulse of Radio a little more insight into how the story started. "I think it was certainly spurred on by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and getting all these great, nostalgic feelings, you know. And, you know, the more we thought ... Drop Tune Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:28:42 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-frontman-says-the-conversation-about-the-big-four-tour-started-with-nostalgic-feelings-t466.htm#17906 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-frontman-says-the-conversation-about-the-big-four-tour-started-with-nostalgic-feelings-t466.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evile-bassist-dies-at-32-t477.htm Matty35 Just a few days into the band's European tour with Amon Amarth, bassist Mike Alexander of British thrashers Evile was suddenly taken ill and rushed to hospital, but tragically passed away in Lulea, Sweden [on Monday, October 5]. He was 32 years old. Evile members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Carter have released the following statement: "This is so hard to find the words to express fully how we feel. We can't believe or accept what's happened. One minute we're talking to our buddy, ... Drop Tune Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:08:35 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evile-bassist-dies-at-32-t477.htm#17976 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evile-bassist-dies-at-32-t477.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-s-end-game-lands-at-the-number-9-position-on-the-billboard-200-t475.htm Matty35 Megadeth's new album, "Endgame," has sold 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD sold 8,200 units in Canada to land at No. 4 on the country's official chart. Megadeth's previous CD, "United Abominations," sold around 54,000 copies in the U.S. to debut at No. 8. This was more than the 46,000 first-week tally registered by its predecessor, "The System Has Failed" (which landed ... Drop Tune Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:42:47 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-s-end-game-lands-at-the-number-9-position-on-the-billboard-200-t475.htm#17915 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-s-end-game-lands-at-the-number-9-position-on-the-billboard-200-t475.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-discusses-retirement-and-his-upcoming-autobiography-t469.htm Matty35 The December 2009 issue of Guitar World magazine (featuring Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell on the cover) includes an interview with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. Excerpts from the discourse follow below. Guitar World: You've stated that Chris Broderick is the best guitarist you've had in Megadeth. Taking into account the caliber of the guys who have come before him, that's no small compliment. Mustaine: There's a difference between a great guitar player and having that little extra ... Drop Tune Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:35:16 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-discusses-retirement-and-his-upcoming-autobiography-t469.htm#17909 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-discusses-retirement-and-his-upcoming-autobiography-t469.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-met-with-cheers-of-bring-back-bush-at-the-sonisphere-festival-in-england-t430.htm Matty35 Anthrax played on Saturday, August 1st at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, with John Bush (Anthrax's singer from 1992 to 2005) joining them for a very special one-off performance. Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian wrote on his Twitter page shortly after the concert, "40-odd thousand people chanting 'Bring back Bush.' 'Nuff said." Metal Hammer magazine writes in its review of the show, "One word sums up Anthrax [at Sonisphere] — flawless. Smashing through the ... Drop Tune Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:37:55 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-met-with-cheers-of-bring-back-bush-at-the-sonisphere-festival-in-england-t430.htm#15302 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-met-with-cheers-of-bring-back-bush-at-the-sonisphere-festival-in-england-t430.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-endgame-t451.htm Skezza its all on youtube so have a listen ]]> Drop Tune Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:16:40 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-endgame-t451.htm#16640 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-endgame-t451.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-posts-an-update-on-his-surgery-t428.htm Matty35 Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official MySpace page: "Well, I made it and day two of the procedure is almost over [referring to recent surgery for a neck injury — Ed.] . I wanted to take this time to thank you for all of your support. It was necessary for me to do this so that I could continue to operate at maximum potential for us all, and the timing was right, the doctor was right, and my mentality was prepared to have a long frikken ... Drop Tune Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:35:56 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-posts-an-update-on-his-surgery-t428.htm#15300 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/dave-mustaine-posts-an-update-on-his-surgery-t428.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/down-announces-north-american-tour-dates-t427.htm Matty35 Down, the band featuring former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo, has announced North American tour dates. They are as follows: Mon-Aug-3 Kansas City MO Beaumont Club Weedeater-Danava Tue-Aug-4 Fargo ND The Venue at Playmaker's Weedeater-Danava Wed-Aug-5 Winnipeg MB Burton Cummings Theatre Voi Vod-Weedeater-Danava Fri-Aug-7 Edmonton AB Edmonton Events Centre Voi Vod-Weedeater-Danava Sat-Aug-8 Calgary AB Macewan Hall (Univ. of Calgary) Voi Vod-Weedeater-Danava Wed-Sep-9Clifton Park ... Drop Tune Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:34:18 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/down-announces-north-american-tour-dates-t427.htm#15299 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/down-announces-north-american-tour-dates-t427.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/marilyn-manson-wants-credit-for-killings-done-in-his-name-t394.htm Matty35 Marilyn Manson has been discussing the aftermath of events in May when 15-year-old Justin Doucet of Louisiana, ordered a teacher to say "Hail Marilyn Manson" at gunpoint, and began shooting when she refused. He missed, but went to a toilet where he shot himself in the head, finally dying some days later. Now Manson, real name Brian Warner, tells Spin Magazine: "On the new record I say, 'Fuck the TV and the radio - I'm gonna take credit for the death toll'. It's all I get blamed ... Drop Tune Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:01:15 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/marilyn-manson-wants-credit-for-killings-done-in-his-name-t394.htm#13341 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/marilyn-manson-wants-credit-for-killings-done-in-his-name-t394.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-singer-leaves-the-band-t415.htm Matty35 Legendary thrash metallers ANTHRAX have posted the following statement on their homepage: "As announced last week, thrash legends ANTHRAX regretfully canceled the first three dates on the second leg of their European tour due to new vocalist Dan Nelson's unexpected illness. An additional seven European dates are also canceled, those scheduled from July 22 to July 30. Anthrax is thrilled to announce that they will play the August 1 Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, with their ... Drop Tune Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:29:25 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-singer-leaves-the-band-t415.htm#14877 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/anthrax-singer-leaves-the-band-t415.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/new-alice-in-chains-t409.htm Chrissy
]]> Drop Tune Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:23:36 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/new-alice-in-chains-t409.htm#14023 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/new-alice-in-chains-t409.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/former-anthrax-guitarist-dan-spitz-forms-deuxmonkey-t402.htm Matty35 Deuxmonkey, the new band led by former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz, has released its first track, "Anger Is Free," via the project's official MySpace page. According to a press release, Deuxmonkey — whose lineup also includes Peter Baltes (Accept) on bass, Matt Thompson (King Diamond) on drums and A.O.H. (Shaolin Death Squad) on vocals — features "a sound that represents that struggle, that determination and fight within human flesh to succeed and overcome." Commented ... Drop Tune Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:11:24 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/former-anthrax-guitarist-dan-spitz-forms-deuxmonkey-t402.htm#13349 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/former-anthrax-guitarist-dan-spitz-forms-deuxmonkey-t402.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-guitarist-discusses-world-painted-blood-t398.htm Matty35 Slayer have slotted a "late summer" release for their ninth album, "World Painted Blood," following the quartet's co-headlining slot on this year's Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. It follows 2006's "Christ Illusion," which itself came five years after its predecessor, "God Hates Us All." "I figured, and I'm sure the other guys figured, that if there was another five-year gap this would probably be our last record," guitarist Kerry King tells ... Drop Tune Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:06:51 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-guitarist-discusses-world-painted-blood-t398.htm#13345 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-guitarist-discusses-world-painted-blood-t398.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-us-tour-t395.htm Matty35 Grammy-award winning rock powerhouse Slipknot announced summer U.S. headline tour dates, today. The two week run kicks off on August 22 in Seattle, WA and runs through September 5 in Milwaukee, WI. Members of OutsideThe9.com, the band’s official fan club, will be offered tickets first with a presales starting on June 24. A limited number of tickets will be available for general presale on Slipknot1.com on June 25th, with the majority of tickets going onsale to the general public starting June ... Drop Tune Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:02:32 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-us-tour-t395.htm#13342 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-us-tour-t395.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-announce-endgame-as-title-of-new-album-t387.htm Matty35 Heavy metal institution Megadeth have announced ENDGAME as the title of their twelfth studio album. The album is expected to be released in September through Roadrunner Records. It was recorded at the band’s brand new, self-built studio, Vic's Garage, located near San Diego and named after the legendary and iconic Vic Rattlehead character. ENDGAME is being produced by Andy Sneap and Dave Mustaine. Sneap also manned the boards for 2007’s United Abominations. Some track titles include ... Drop Tune Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:43:15 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-announce-endgame-as-title-of-new-album-t387.htm#12864 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-announce-endgame-as-title-of-new-album-t387.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/zakk-wylde-interviewed-on-the-governor-s-ball-t359.htm Matty35 Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) was interviewed for this week's edition of "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location...http://www.puregrainaudio.com/govsball/zakk-wylde According to a posting on BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's MySpace page, the band will team up with MUDVAYNE and STATIC-X for a U.S. tour this summer. Exact cities and dates are expected to be announced soon. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "Skullage" DVD package sold 5,100 copies ... Drop Tune Sun, 24 May 2009 09:14:43 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/zakk-wylde-interviewed-on-the-governor-s-ball-t359.htm#11146 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/zakk-wylde-interviewed-on-the-governor-s-ball-t359.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/godsmack-working-on-really-heavy-new-album-t358.htm Matty35 GODSMACK has begun work on the material for the band's follow-up to 2006's "IV" which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 chart. Artisan News Service caught up with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna to get his thoughts on the direction the new album is taking. "It's gonna be really heavy," he said. "I mean, it's very aggressive. I'm not really sure; it's very premature right now. Right now we just finished one track for the Crüe Fest this Summer. But as far as ... Drop Tune Sun, 24 May 2009 09:10:41 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/godsmack-working-on-really-heavy-new-album-t358.htm#11145 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/godsmack-working-on-really-heavy-new-album-t358.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-announces-release-date-for-new-album-t331.htm Matty35 Columbia Records has confirmed a July 7th release date for the new album from US thrash legends SLAYER. The band is currently in a Los Angeles, California studio putting the finishing touches on the yet to be titled album. The first new track from the album - 'Psychopathy Red' - was made available as a 7-inch vinyl disc on April 18th, as part of the third annual Record Store Day. Only 5,000 of these limited edition discs were manufactured worldwide. The blood-red vinyl 'Psychopathy Red' ... Drop Tune Tue, 12 May 2009 16:07:04 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-announces-release-date-for-new-album-t331.htm#10463 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-announces-release-date-for-new-album-t331.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/lamb-of-god-to-stream-a-show-on-the-interweb-t333.htm Matty35 Metal giants LAMB OF GOD have announced a live streaming of their upcoming show at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on May 9, 2009. This will mark the first time the band has offered a live stream of an entire show to the public. The festivities begin at 9:30 PM EST on the band's official website. The band will be utilizing technology provided by KYTE (www.kyte.tv) for this special event. Fans will be able to choose from several different camera angles around the stage as they watch ... Drop Tune Tue, 12 May 2009 16:10:56 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/lamb-of-god-to-stream-a-show-on-the-interweb-t333.htm#10467 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/lamb-of-god-to-stream-a-show-on-the-interweb-t333.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/linkin-park-reunites-with-michael-bay-to-work-on-transformers-2-soundtrack-t332.htm Matty35 In true summer blockbuster form, director/executive producer Michael Bay has turned to multiplatinum rock band Linkin Park to be part of the sonic backdrop for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the much-buzzed-about follow-up to his 2007 Oscar®-nominated hit from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. The band just completed writing and recording the film’s theme song and is contributing to the score with award-winning composer Steve Jablonsky (Transformers, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) ... Drop Tune Tue, 12 May 2009 16:09:46 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/linkin-park-reunites-with-michael-bay-to-work-on-transformers-2-soundtrack-t332.htm#10465 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/linkin-park-reunites-with-michael-bay-to-work-on-transformers-2-soundtrack-t332.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-s-joey-jordison-to-sell-drumsticks-signed-with-his-blood-t327.htm Matty35 Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has penned a drum stick endorsement deal with a unique twist - each set of sticks is signed with his own blood! Pro-Mark is proud to announce that Joey Jordison, drummer for the Grammy Award winning heavy metal powerhouse, Slipknot, has joined Pro-Mark’s impressive roster of Autograph Series artists. The TX515W Joey Jordison model is .551” (14mm) in diameter, and 16” long. Made of American Hickory, the TX515W is based on the popular 777 design but ... Drop Tune Sun, 10 May 2009 09:42:46 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-s-joey-jordison-to-sell-drumsticks-signed-with-his-blood-t327.htm#10292 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-s-joey-jordison-to-sell-drumsticks-signed-with-his-blood-t327.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/testament-guitarist-says-the-band-will-get-their-next-album-out-quicker-t324.htm Matty35 After unleashing its first album of new material in nine years- 2008's "The Formation of Damnation"- Testament guitarist Eric Peterson says the heavy metal group plans to get its next album out significantly quicker. "We're definitely not going to take as long," Peterson tells Billboard.com, adding that the band already has "a good four, five musical ideas that are pretty kickin.' "We'll probably start writing a new record when we get back from Japan in ... Drop Tune Sat, 09 May 2009 15:31:31 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/testament-guitarist-says-the-band-will-get-their-next-album-out-quicker-t324.htm#10253 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/testament-guitarist-says-the-band-will-get-their-next-album-out-quicker-t324.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/skin-o-my-teeth-solo-t311.htm RAZOR777 I KNOW there's some Megadeth fans on here! Well, I recorded a cover of Marty Friedman's solo to the first track from COUNTDOWN. Please rate this if you have a YouTube account! Really, I just hope you can rock out to this a little bit!!! Thanks for watching and listening! B http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QkNbZlsFkw Drop Tune Sun, 03 May 2009 02:27:10 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/skin-o-my-teeth-solo-t311.htm#9890 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/skin-o-my-teeth-solo-t311.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-and-slayer-to-co-headline-june-trek-t302.htm Matty35 Talk about a mind-blowing line-up. Slayer and Megadeth - two of the bands that defined the thrash/metal genre - will perform together for the first time in more than 15 years when they co-headline four shows in Canada in late June. The tour, dubbed "Canadian Carnage," will also feature Machine Head and Suicide Silence, and will see Megadeth and Slayer each closing two of the four shows. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 2, and will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at ... Drop Tune Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:44:11 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-and-slayer-to-co-headline-june-trek-t302.htm#9806 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-and-slayer-to-co-headline-june-trek-t302.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evergreen-terrace-announces-album-title-set-to-enter-the-studio-this-week-t303.htm Matty35 Jacksonville, FL hardcore act EVERGREEN TERRACE is pleased to announce Almost Home as the title of their upcoming release and follow up to 2007's Wolfbiker. The band is now geared up to enter Audio Hammer Studios in Orlando, FL with Jason Suecof (Trivium, The Black Dahlia Murder, Job for a Cowboy) who will be recording vocals and handling mixing with the rest of the recording taking place with Stan Martell at Martell Studios in Kingsland, GA. Almost Home is set for a September release. Here's ... Drop Tune Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:45:16 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evergreen-terrace-announces-album-title-set-to-enter-the-studio-this-week-t303.htm#9807 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/evergreen-terrace-announces-album-title-set-to-enter-the-studio-this-week-t303.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/newly-reformed-fear-factory-confirmed-for-bloodstock-t306.htm Matty35 Reformed industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have been added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2009. Returning axeman Dino Cazares joins vocalist Burton C. Bell, bassist Byron Stroud and drummer Gene Hoglan for a bulldozing Bloodstock performance according to organizers. Both BLIND GUARDIAN and CRADLE OF FILTH were recently added to the bill for Bloodstock Open Air 2009. The pair will co-headline one day of the festival and the event will mark the only UK shows of 2009 for both bands. ... Drop Tune Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:49:11 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/newly-reformed-fear-factory-confirmed-for-bloodstock-t306.htm#9810 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/newly-reformed-fear-factory-confirmed-for-bloodstock-t306.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hatebreed-covers-slayer-song-t297.htm Matty35
Frontman Jamey Jasta says, "Every penny counts these days so this just a small way to give back to our diehard fans that buy music
and don't steal it."]]> Drop Tune Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:24:07 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hatebreed-covers-slayer-song-t297.htm#9497 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/hatebreed-covers-slayer-song-t297.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/pantera-box-set-in-the-works-t202.htm Pete From Blabbermouth.com http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116201 During an appearance on the March 6 edition of "The Jim Rome Show" (one of the nation's premiere sports radio talk shows), DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown confirmed that a PANTERA box set is in the works. According to Rex, the set will consist of much more than a simple repackaging of the existing CDs. PANTERA's career overview CD, "The Best of Pantera: ... Drop Tune Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:48:44 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/pantera-box-set-in-the-works-t202.htm#6863 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/pantera-box-set-in-the-works-t202.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/black-label-society-official-skullage-release-party-being-held-tonight-at-duff-s-brooklyn-t290.htm Matty35 The official release party for "Skullage", BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's new "greatest-hits" collection, will be held today (Saturday, April 18) at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York beginning at 9:00 p.m. There will be lots of giveaways, including advance copies of the brand new DVD/CD, rare BLACK LABEL SOCIETY merchandise and Zakk Wylde signed stuff. "Skullage" is scheduled for release on April 21. It will be released in three different configurations: CD, ... Drop Tune Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:43:19 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/black-label-society-official-skullage-release-party-being-held-tonight-at-duff-s-brooklyn-t290.htm#9176 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/black-label-society-official-skullage-release-party-being-held-tonight-at-duff-s-brooklyn-t290.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-s-kerry-king-if-reign-in-blood-came-out-today-no-one-would-give-a-st-t280.htm Matty35 Sam Roudman of Filter magazine recently spoke to the four members of SLAYER for a lengthy interview which appears in its issue #35. An excerpt from the article on the "Reign In Blood" / "South Of Heaven" / "Seasons In The Abyss" years follows below. "Reign in Blood": Tom Araya (bass, vocals): On that first album [together], [producer Rick] Rubin made sure that he recorded. He wanted to duplicate what he was hearing. Kerry King (guitar): It ... Drop Tune Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:22:52 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-s-kerry-king-if-reign-in-blood-came-out-today-no-one-would-give-a-st-t280.htm#8925 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slayer-s-kerry-king-if-reign-in-blood-came-out-today-no-one-would-give-a-st-t280.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/wtf-fred-durst-to-collaborate-with-neil-diamond-t275.htm Matty35 Music legend NEIL DIAMOND is rumored to be working on a collaboration with LIMP BIZKIT frontman FRED DURST. The two musicians (if you can call them that) met on Twitter.com. Durst contacted Diamond after following him on Twitter. Durst told Diamond, "I am a huge fan of yours. We should do a collaboration - Neil Diamond meets my band Limp Bizkit. Sounds fresh." Durst was stunned when the guy my mom listened to in the 70's on 8-track replied, "I'd love to, where and when??. Durst ... Drop Tune Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:36:32 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/wtf-fred-durst-to-collaborate-with-neil-diamond-t275.htm#8751 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/wtf-fred-durst-to-collaborate-with-neil-diamond-t275.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-their-best-record-t270.htm Skezza Okay, so Pete gave me this idea! Plus it goes nicely with the Metallica thread (sorry Dave) What do we think? I was unable to put more than 10 options. So I removed The World Needs a Hero as I was lead to believe it was Megadeths lowest selling album to date (even lower than Risk). I haven't even voted in my own poll yet, I'm stuck between Peace Sells, Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction Drop Tune Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:42:37 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-their-best-record-t270.htm#8468 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-their-best-record-t270.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/the-bestest-ever-metallica-record-t232.htm Pete
Do you prefer the early thrashiness, the move to a more mainstream sound, the reinventing themselves or the return to form?

I've excluded Garage Inc. & S&M as they're covers/live but if that's your fave then say so!]]> Drop Tune Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:49:46 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/the-bestest-ever-metallica-record-t232.htm#7699 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/the-bestest-ever-metallica-record-t232.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-t262.htm Skezza Hey Guys, Massive fan of Megadeth. Seen them twice and both times was blown away. They are one of the great thrash metal bands and they certainly have something about them. I'm really looking forward to their new album as well, which I believe will be released at the end of this year! Just thought I'd throw something into the mix here. Megadeth never actually down tuned, apart from Youthanasia which was in e flat So are they still heavy drop tuners, or classic rockers Drop Tune Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:22:59 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-t262.htm#8327 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-t262.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/jason-newsted-confirmed-to-perform-with-metallica-t246.htm Pete From Classicrockmagazine.com http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/jason-newstead-confirmed-to-perform-with-metallica/ Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has confirmed that the band’s former bassist Jason Newsted will rejoin Metallica on stage for the first time since he quit in 2000 at the band’s next Saturday’s Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Hammett confirmed: “Jason Newsted will be there, and he will be playing with us at one point. ... Drop Tune Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:32:32 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/jason-newsted-confirmed-to-perform-with-metallica-t246.htm#7901 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/jason-newsted-confirmed-to-perform-with-metallica-t246.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-won-t-sell-out-to-live-nation-t235.htm Matty35 Lars Ulrich has no plans for Metallica to follow in the footsteps of U2 by signing a deal with concert promoters Live Nation - insisting the group will never "sell out". U2 were one of the first high profile bands to sign a contract with Live Nation last year, in a $100 million deal. The company will act as a record label for artists on its roster, including Madonna, Jay-Z and Shakira, and deal with the promotion of concerts, merchandising and sponsorship. But Ulrich ... Drop Tune Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:06:19 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-won-t-sell-out-to-live-nation-t235.htm#7774 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-won-t-sell-out-to-live-nation-t235.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/exodus-working-on-new-dvd-t267.htm Matty35 EXODUS is currently putting together a DVD containing the band's 2008 performance at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival, plus a 90-minute documentary as well as about 30 minutes of bonus footage, and all of the group's promotional videos. The set will consist of two DVDs plus an audio CD of the Wacken performance and is expected to be released in August. Drop Tune Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:43:18 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/exodus-working-on-new-dvd-t267.htm#8352 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/exodus-working-on-new-dvd-t267.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/sevendust-is-a-no-show-in-toronto-t266.htm Matty35 Atlanta hard rockers SEVENDUST were forced to cancel their April 4, 2009 appearance at the Sound Academy in Toronto, Ontario with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY after reportedly being denied entry to Canada. Ironically, one of the other bands on the bill, DOPE, was allowed across the border and made it to the gig without an apparent problem. Drop Tune Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:39:44 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/sevendust-is-a-no-show-in-toronto-t266.htm#8351 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/sevendust-is-a-no-show-in-toronto-t266.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-from-the-studio-t264.htm Matty35 MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has checked in with the following update: "As we near the time where all of our gear will be returning from Priest Feast, I can't help but get excited about picking up where we left off. Andy (Sneap) and I are on track to start back up on the 11th or so, with the first order being setting up all of the gear again, now that it has all been moved and new gear has been received. For example: I have just received all of the stunning Marshall 1960 DM ... Drop Tune Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:32 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-from-the-studio-t264.htm#8349 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-from-the-studio-t264.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-do-they-still-have-it-t19.htm Matty35 Some of you have metioned Metallica in threads already, but do you think they still have street cred & respect? are they done & dusted, or do they still have something to offer? Like most bands they have released some doughnuts & some gems over their sparkling career, but how do you feel about Lars & the boys? & just for arguments sake, do you think Metallica would have been more or less successful with Dave Mustaine? Matty.. Drop Tune Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:48:22 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-do-they-still-have-it-t19.htm#123 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/metallica-do-they-still-have-it-t19.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-with-update-t257.htm Matty35 MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has checked in with the following update: "Droogies! Today is the first weekend that I have been home since the tour ended, and I have a lot of work to do around my house. Shoot! Between the animals and the kids, we have a real sizable list of things to replace. Hell, just the lightbulbs alone will be a forearm workout. I just have to remember to do half the bulb replacements standing on my head so I can get even reps. As many of you no doubt ... Drop Tune Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:36:19 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-with-update-t257.htm#8131 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/megadeth-frontman-checks-in-with-update-t257.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/kerry-king-would-be-surprised-if-slayer-ever-joined-metallica-in-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-t249.htm Matty35 Artisan News Service recently caught up with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King to find out if he ever thinks about his band eventually getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "Only because... Didn't METALLICA get in this year or last year or something? And I'm like, oh yeah, they've experienced and experimented with more of a pop angle, so I can definitely see them," he said. "Whether our time comes and people say, 'You're going to go into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.' ... Drop Tune Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:13:05 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/kerry-king-would-be-surprised-if-slayer-ever-joined-metallica-in-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-t249.htm#7950 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/kerry-king-would-be-surprised-if-slayer-ever-joined-metallica-in-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-t249.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/fred-durst-i-didn-t-lie-about-britney-romance-t225.htm Matty35 Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is still reeling from Britney Spears denying their alleged brief romance in 2003 - insisting he is "in no way a liar." Getting poll results. Please wait... Six years ago the rocker told fans via his website that he was enjoying a fling with the pop superstar after he had been roped in to help write tracks for her album. However, despite Durst's revelations, the Toxic star subsequently told now defunct MTV show Total Request Live that she ... Drop Tune Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:07:17 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/fred-durst-i-didn-t-lie-about-britney-romance-t225.htm#7466 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/fred-durst-i-didn-t-lie-about-britney-romance-t225.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/july-1st-concert-in-st-louis-mo-usa-t211.htm STLKINGV

A~]]> Drop Tune Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:57:45 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/july-1st-concert-in-st-louis-mo-usa-t211.htm#7196 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/july-1st-concert-in-st-louis-mo-usa-t211.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/all-that-remains-to-tour-with-slipknot-t223.htm Matty35 Before they spend the summer on the Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS will tour America extensively this spring, beginning with a performance at the inaugural Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles on April 7. From there, the group will embark on a spring tour that includes a co-headlining performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, appearances at several radio festivals, select headlining dates and a week-long stint as direct support for Slipknot. ... Drop Tune Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:38:01 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/all-that-remains-to-tour-with-slipknot-t223.htm#7432 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/all-that-remains-to-tour-with-slipknot-t223.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-notches-first-active-rock-no-1-with-dead-memories-t222.htm Matty35 Grammy Award-winning hard rock act Slipknot just wrapped another hugely successful headline tour across the U.S. and continue to rack up accolades for their fourth album, All Hope is Gone. The current single, "Dead Memories," has just landed at the #1 position on R&R's Active Rock chart. This is the first #1 radio single of their career, which follows up their first #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Sales chart in August of last year. The video is also the most played at Fuse this week. Additionally, ... Drop Tune Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:36:25 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-notches-first-active-rock-no-1-with-dead-memories-t222.htm#7431 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-notches-first-active-rock-no-1-with-dead-memories-t222.htm http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-more-tour-dates-t203.htm Matty35 SLIPKNOT has added the following US dates to their tour schedule: May 3 - Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI (with DEVILDRIVER, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) 5 - Prairie Capital Convention Center - Springfield, IL (with DevilDriver, 3 Inches Of Blood) 6 - Scottrade Center - St. Louis, MO (with DevilDriver, 3 Inches Of Blood) 8 - Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK (with KORN, THE USED, ALL THAT REMAINS, DIRTFEDD) 9 - Edge Fest @ North Shore River Walk Park East - North Little Rock, ... Drop Tune Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:45:03 GMT http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-more-tour-dates-t203.htm#6884 http://fullmetalforum.forumotion.com/drop-tune-f1/slipknot-announces-more-tour-dates-t203.htm