Aftershock Announces Entry Protocol
Aftershock Announces Entry Protocols for Festival, October 7, 8, 9 & 10 At Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test Result Within 72 Hours Will Be Required At the upcoming Aftershock festival, safety is the NUMBER ONE concern. To protect the health of fans, artists, staff and crew, all […]
NorCal’s Destroy Boys unveil new video ahead of new album!
The new video from Northern California’s Destroy Boys for “Locker Room Bully” was released today below before the release of their third studio album “Open Mouth, Open Heart” being released on October 8th. I don’t know about you, but they’ve been growing on me and am loving seeing some locals keep moving up!
FORMER SLIPKNOT DRUMMER JOEY JORDISON HAS DIED
Joey Jordison, the co-founding member and prolific former drummer of Slipknot has passed away at the age of 46. The statement as released by his family reads as: The statement reads: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. […]
Mushuggah, Converge, Torche North American Tour 2022!
Just what we all need next year!
Black Tusk coming your way this fall!
The week of tour announcements continues! Savannah, GA swamp rockers BLACK TUSKwill be hitting the road in September for a two and a half week tour throughout the U.S.! The run will kick off on September 2 in Asheville, NC and will conclude on September 18 in Orlando, FL! The full run of dates can be found below and tickets […]
Black Label Society returns to a venue near you!
Black Label Society is doom troopin’ the US this fall with Obituary and Prong!
Black Dahlia Murder announce massively stacked tour!
Black Dahlia Murder schedule 2021 tour with After The Burial, Carnifex, Rivers of Nihil and more…
Anti-Flag announce 2021 Tour!
Anti-Flag have announced their return to the road and their Fall 2021 headline North American tour dates. The first leg will kick off on September 14 in Grand Rapids, MI and run through October 14 in Vancouver. Support will come from Dog Party, Grumpster, and Oxymorrons. The second leg features Bad Cop/Bad Cop and Doll Skin. It kicks off on November 2 in […]
Knotfest Roadshow Returns with Slipknot, Killswitch Engage….
KNOTFEST Roadshow returns to the US this fall! We’ll see you on the road with Slipknot, FEVER 333 & Code Orange. Tickets on-sale Friday, June 4. Pre-Sale starts tomorrow at knotfestroadshow.com *KSE will NOT be appearing on the 9/25 show in Indianola, IA.
Buckcherry premiere new video “Hellbound” and tour dates!
BUCKCHERRY premiere today the video for the title track of their forthcoming album Hellbound, set for release on June 25. Watch it here. The video, directed by KasterTroy and shot in Las Vegas, follows the release last month of the video for the song “So Hott.” The “Hellbound” track is available now for download and streaming on all DSPs here. […]
August Burns Red announce “Leveler” 10th anniversary tour
AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE LEVELER 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY HEADLINE TOUR FIT FOR A KING, ERRA, + LIKE MOTH TO FLAMES TO SUPPORT LEVELER: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OUT NOW AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [lead vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — have announced their Fall 2021 headline tour. The “Leveler 10-Year Anniversary Tour” kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and runs through October 31 in Sayreville, […]
Insomnium kills it with new video and single!
One of my absolute favorites has dropped a new single “The Reticent.” Check it out here: https://youtu.be/UXnoxCZ5QxY
TIMES OF GRACE, FEATURING KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’S JESSE LEACH AND ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, RETURN!
NEW ALBUM SONGS OF LOSS AND SEPARATION OUT JULY 16 BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SONG “THE BURDEN OF BELIEF” — WATCH + LISTEN TIMES OF GRACE, featuring Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, return after a 10-year hiatus with their second album Songs of Loss and Separation, out July 16 via the band’s own imprint label, Wicked Good Records, distributed by ADA Worldwide. Pre-order it here, and check out the band’s newly-relaunched […]
Fu Manchu announce 30th anniversary tour 2021!
I love Fu Manchu, and they’ve announced a 2021 30th anniversary tour, which should make all of us feel old, but I plan on rocking out with them this year!
Welcome To Rockville returns big in 2021!
Welcome To Rockville Returns In 2021 With Massive Lineup IncludingMETALLICA, NINE INCH NAILS & DISTURBEDFlorida’s Biggest Rock ExperienceExpands To Four Days & Shifts To A New Month For 2021,November 11-14 At Daytona International Speedway In Daytona Beach, FLFestival Also Features Rob Zombie, Deftones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lamb Of God, Social Distortion, The Offspring, Staind, Mudvayne, Cypress […]
Bottlerock Festival announces big headliners!
Bottlerock, which takes place in Napa, CA most non Covid years is returning with some monster headliners including Guns ‘N Roses and Foo Fighters! Pre-Register for tickets, for more information on the full lineup here: https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com
In This Moment release rescheduled 2021 tour dates
Grammy-nominated band IN THIS MOMENT will make their triumphant return to the road this September. The band will embark on a headline U.S. tour this fall, dubbed “The In-Between Tour.” The trek kicks off on September 17 in Lincoln, Nebraska and winds through the country before wrapping on November 21in Atlanta. All confirmed dates are below. Support will come from Black Veil Brides, DED, and Raven Black. Tickets […]
Deicide announce 2021 tour!
AFTERSHOCK 2019 LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
After welcoming a sold-out crowd of 60,000 peoplein 2018, Aftershock returns even bigger this year, expanding to three full days of performances from some of the most popular music acts, including a mix of chart-topping headliners and up-and-coming buzzworthy bands across the rock spectrum. The eighth annual edition of California’s biggest rock festival takes place Friday, October 11, Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 at Discovery Park near […]
Aftershock Festival Upgrades to 3 days and tickets are on sale!
AFTERSHOCK JUST GOT BIGGER! Aftershock will return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California and we’ve extended the show to THREE DAYS: Friday – Sunday, October 11th – 13th, 2019 You know what that means – more time to ROCK! More good news: Pre-sale tickets are available NOW! Click below for a first shot at getting your tickets to California’s […]
The Bash Music and Beer Festival w/Rancid, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies and more….
With Rancid, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies & L7, Plus & More On Select Dates With Tastings From A Selection Of Over 100 Different Craft Beers Including The Debut Of Rancid & Ska Brewing’s Brewstomper Golden Ale Touring Festival Launches May 11 In Phoenix, AZ With Stops In Tucson, AZ; Englishtown, NJ; Boise, ID; Tacoma, WA; […]
Hatebreed returns with absolutely bonkers headlining tour package across the U.S.!
HATEBREED ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FEATURING OBITUARY, MADBALL, AGNOSTIC FRONT, PRONG, & SKELETAL REMAINS NEW DATES SLATED TO HIT THE MIDWEST + WEST COAST IN MAY FIRST LEG TO KICK OFF IN APRIL 2019 & FEATURES OBITUARY, CRO-MAGS, TERROR, & FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Hatebreed remain one of the most relevant and impactful acts in the hard rock and […]
Don’t Miss Danko Jones on tour in Sacramento!
They’re coming and they’re bringing their very unique brand of hard rock from Sweden to Harlow’s in Sacramento this weekend 2/17 Sacramento!! Below is the press release on their most current record: New DANKO JONES Album ‘A Rock Supreme’ Due April 26; ‘Dance Dance Dance’ Single Out Now Acclaimed hard rockers’ U.S. tour with Nashville […]
Rocklahoma 2019 Announced with Ozzy, Disturbed, and More!
Rocklahoma is set to take place on Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019 at “Catch The Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. Now in its 13th year, America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party will feature performances from some of today’s top rock artists, including: Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, […]
In Flames and Within Temptation to your U.S. in 2019!!
In a massive announcement this morning as we await the new In Flames Music, it appears that Within Temptation and In Flames have joined up for North American tour. I for one cannot wait.
Ozzy Healthy & Ready To Kill at Ozzfest!
With what appears to be one hell of a lineup for a shortened day of Ozzfest, they did a nice job with the announcement a few weeks ago and I for one am heavily looking forward to what will be my 16th Ozzfest! Unfortunately for those outside of California this may be a tough one […]
High On Fire Nominated For A Grammy!
Well, it’s about God damn time a band such as High On Fire was recognized. I’ve never been a supporter of the Grammy’s or the Oscars because it’s a “who you know” and “popularity contest” as opposed to what it should be – about the music (or movie). Congratulations to High On Fire for breaking […]
High On Fire Cancels US tour
In what is a total bummer for those of us that were looking forward to seeing High On Fire this fall/winter, we unfortunately we will not be able to. All of us at Loud & Heavy wish him a quick recovery! The following is the official announcement: (October 29, 2018) High On Fire will not participate in […]
As I Lay Dying Plans To Tour the Earth This Year
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, I’m sure you’ve noticed that As I Lay Dying is planning a new album release as well as a new tour to go along with it. And oddly enough I think they’ve underestimated the amount of people that still support them even after frontman […]
Paradise Lost Announce Fall US 30th Anniversary Tour
Paradise Lost have announced a US tour. The first since 2012, and surprisingly their 30th anniversary tour, here’s the excerpt from the band: JUST ANNOUNCED: 30th Anniversary North American Tour with special guests SÓLSTAFIR and The Atlas Moth! “The last time we toured in the USA, was in 2012 on the ‘The Epic Kings and […]
My Night Out With Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul
(Photo: ©Annamaria DiSanto\/WireImage) Last night I came out of a movie premiere for some of our film scene folks here in Sacramento to the news of the passing of Vinnie Paul, brother to Dimebag Darrell, and famed drummer of the great Pantera and rockers Hell Yeah. But I feel the need to share this story […]
Nine Inch Nails wants you to interact with actual humans on 2018 tour!
In an interesting attempt to make other human beings interact with other human beings, NIN has made it virtually impossible to buy tickets for their latest tour anywhere other than in person on the day they go on sale. While one could assume this is a feable attempt to appeal to the hipsters who will […]
Black Fast premiere new video/track “Cloak of Lies”
Black Fast never disappoints, and I mean never. This new track Cloak of Lies is absolutely scorching! While I have to say from a video production standpoint I don’t feel like it really embodies the bands live performance at all, which is also scorching. So I always feel that if you’re going to make a […]
Power Trip to release unreleased material album.
To kick off their celebration of ten years as a band, Dark Operative is proud to present POWER TRIP’s Opening Fire: 2008-2014, a complete collection of the band’s earliest non-LP output. Opening Fire: 2008-2014 documents POWER TRIP’s self-titled 7”, “This World” (from The Extermination Vol: II LP compilation on Flatspot Records), “Hammer of Doubt” (2010 […]
Guns ‘N Roses NOT reuniting as speculated; releasing box set
In an age where I had no idea that box sets were still a thing, it appears that Guns ‘N Roses have decided to NOT reunite as many speculated, hoped and prayed, but have decided to instead continue the cash cow that has become the new GnR. Apparently it was not enough that they were […]
Guns ‘N Roses Appetite Full Reunion?
Is there a full reunion coming? First there was a strange billboard, now if you go to www.gnr.fm there is an official countdown that ends on Friday, showing all of the original Appetite For Destruction lineup. We shall see.
GWAR Announces Invasion Of North America For Fall Tour
“Humans, we are coming to tear your world apart with a live performance the likes of which has never been seen on this or any other planet! This album, “The Blood of Gods,” is the greatest thing since French toast. Just hearing these songs performed will result in an instant paroxysm of weeping, gnashing of […]
DEVILDRIVER and SUPERJOINT team up for The Broken Bones Tour
Kicking off this fall is the Broken Bones Tour headlined by Devildriver and Superjoint, with support coming from King Parrot, Cane Hill and Child Bite. Starting September 23rd in Austin, TX and running till October 20th in Orlando, FL. Check out the complete list of dates below for what is set to be one […]
Oceans Ate Alaska release brand new track with new singer
Oceans Ate Alaska has surprised us all by dropping a new song off their as of forthcoming and for now untitled new album. This is also the first time we have heard new music from the band since adding new vocalist Jake Noakes. Overall the track is everything I loved about the original Oceans […]
What Does A Pirate Need?? Alestorm Lets Us Know In New Track and Video
Ahoy! Pirate-metalers Alestorm have released the first single with accompanying video from their upcoming album No Grave But The Sea which is to be released May 26th via Napalm Records. The new song answers a very important question we’ve all needed to know, what is it that a pirate really needs? Alestorm has taken it […]
Ghost Announce New HEADLINING Dates For Summer Tour
Ghost have announced additional headlining dates to take place this summer during the band’s North American tour with Iron Maiden. Pre-sale tickets for the 13 headlining dates will be available for purchase beginning today at 1:00 PM local time. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning this Friday, March 31st at 10:00 AM local […]
Wednesday 13 Releases WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS Music Video + Album Details
Calling all corpses and ghoul-scouts, Wednesday 13 is back with a brand new music video! What The Night Brings is the first single off of his upcoming Nuclear Blast debut, Condolences, which releases June 2nd. What The Night Brings sees Wednesday sticking to the heavier sound we heard on the previous release, Monsters of […]
2017 Vans Warped Tour Lineup & Dates Announced
The Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, is set to return for its 23rd year and is really covering all the musical bases this year. Everything from Punk to Hardcore to Metalcore is represented here in what is sure to be the heaviest festival package of the year. The full list of artists and dates […]
Wage War Premiere New Track “Stitch” and New Video
Wage War has unleashed a brand new song called “Stitch,” paired with a heavy-hitting, in-your-face music video. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, set for release this year. Blueprints on one of our favorite albums of the year when it dropped in 2015, and Stitch seems to be picking right […]
Cyhra (Former Amaranthe & In Flames members) Sign To Spinefarm Records
Cyhra, a new project featuring former Amaranthe singer Jake E. and ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, have signed to Spinefarm Records. The band, which formed a year ago, will enter the studio this spring, with the debut album expected to drop in the fall. The core members, who cut their teeth in two incredibly influential […]
Upon A Burning Body Announce “Saved By The Breakdown” Headlining Tour
San Antonio’s Upon A Burning Body has announced a 18 date set of headlining dates for their “Saved By The Breakdown” tour in support of their latest album Straight From The Barrio. Kicking off 04/25 in Birmingham, AL and winding all the way back to their home state of Texas on 05/15. Joining Upon A […]
3TEETH To Release New Album
Los Angeles based industrial band 3TEETH has unveiled plans to release their highly-anticipated, second full-length album, <shutdown.exe>, on May 19th via OMF Records. Today, the band reveals the album title, release date, artwork and track listing for the upcoming record. Additional details and music will be disclosed in the coming weeks. Follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/3Teeth for additional updates. 3TEETH’s <shutdown.exe>, the long-awaited follow-up […]
Beartooth, Every Time I Die, Fit For a King, and more are set to get SOULED OUT!
THE FIRST ANNUAL SOULED OUT FEST Saturday, October 29, 2016 The Chance, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Featuring Beartooth, Everytime I Die, Fit For a King, a reunited Life In Your Way and much much more!! Grab Your Tickets HERE Win a PAIR of tickets to the festival by following us on twitter @loudandheavy1 and RT our post about […]
Attila Issue A “Public Apology”
Yesterday Attila frontman Fronz promised us a public apology on behalf of the band. Today he has delivered on that promise with the bands first single titled Public Apology off their upcoming album Chaos. Take a moment and check out the new track below: Attila is preparing to hit the road to celebrate […]
Pierce The Veil and Friends set to DESTROY the Warfield this Saturday
One of the most anticipated tours of the fall, The Made to Destroy Tour, is set to kick off this Saturday at the Warfield in San Francisco, CA! Fresh off their triumphant return to the scene, Pierce The Veil are ready to bring their energetic stage show to the masses. They are bringing along Neck […]