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Live Review: As I Lay Dying, Wolverhampton (UK) 27-11-10
Another week and I’m back from another gig. This time, it was a bit of a scene fest (unfortunately), with four Metalcore (ish) bands on the bill, at Wulfrun Hall. As I Lay Dying were headlining, with support coming from Sylosis, Heaven Shall Burn, and Suicide Silence. I’m knackered, but you know I love you guys, so I’m going to give you a review of the gig.
Read more after the jump.
System of a Metaltown
Oh yawn. This has got to be the worst kept secret in Metal in a long time, but in case you haven’t heard yet, System of a Down have reformed. The official announcement will be made tomorrow, despite the fact everyone already knows they’re back. They’ll be playing Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in Germany, and now they’ve been confirmed for Metaltown festival (click), set to take place June 17-18, 2011 in Gothenburg, Sweden. There’s also heavy rumors of the band playing the UK’s Download festival, who are also making an announcement tomorrow *wink* *wink*.
In all honesty though, this is great news. No more Scars on Broadway or Serj solo trash!
Sonic soap opera
I can’t say I’ve ever received much pleasure from listening to Sonic Syndicate, but I can say reading the latest episode from their soap opera is rather entertaining.
Want a summary? Basically, co-vocalist Richard Sjunnesson, left the band claiming that they have an “inability to play decent music.” Funnily enough though, vocalist, Nathan Biggs, claims this is a lie (anyone surprised?) Biggs also went on to claim that Sjunnesson‘s statement that they allowed their label, Nuclear Blast, to interfere with the musical direction was also a lie.
So basically, some shit was said, then some more shit, but apparently it’s all lies. If you care, which I doubt you do, read more here.
Architects make a trailer
Metalcore moshers, Architects have posted an incredibly interesting* trailer for their forthcoming, 2011 album, The Here and Now. Watch it after the jump.
*May not be true.
Cure for insomnia found
Fantastic news! I’ve been recently suffering from insomnia, but luckily, I managed to find a cure earlier today. I simply watched a video interview with We Are The Fallen, and within seconds, I had fallen fast asleep.
Are you wondering who We Are The Fallen are, and why they have such a stupid name? They’re basically just Evanescence, but with some American Idol chick instead of the Axl Rose of mediocre uninspired gothic rock, Amy Lee. The name, despite what they may claim, comes from the fact that these are the members that recorded Evanescence‘s breakthrough album, Fallen. We Are The Fallen, get it? Clever right…
Anyways, if you’re having trouble sleep, why not try watching the interview after the jump. I would summarize what was said in the interview, but like I said, I fell asleep.
