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Fear Factory postpone U.S. tour
Unlucky if you were hoping to catch Fear Factory this week, because according to a recent posting via the band’s Facebook page, the previously announced U.S. tour dates have been “postponed.”
It is as yet unknown whether the postponement is due to Dino eating too much Christmas dinner, but don’t worry, because the band do wish you a happy new year…So that makes everything ok.
“The uglier version of Marilyn Manson who makes repetitive bubblegum pop music with SNES instrumentals brings in as much cash as the big boys? This world is going down the drain.”
For as second I thought you were talking about Trent Reznor, but then I remembered Trent doesn’t bring in anywhere near as much as those guys.
Bon Jovi, Hetfield and Bono are rich
According to Reuters, Jon Bon Jovi, James Hetfield and Bono are better at life than you, because they made a lot of money this year with their band while you work a crappy job and barely make any money. Not enough to make you kill yourself? Fine, let’s bring in the numbers…
– Bon Jovi grossed $201.1 million
– AC/DC grossed $177 million.
– U2 grossed $160.9 million.
– Lady Gaga was No. 4 this year with $133.6 million.
– Metallica was No. 5 with $110.1 million from 60 overseas shows.Full article here.
Leaving all jokes aside, U2, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Metallica as the top touring acts isn’t a bad thing considering all the dreadful music which is out today. Which brings me to Lady Gaga. WHAT THE FUCK?
The uglier version of Marilyn Manson who makes repetitive bubblegum pop music with SNES instrumentals brings in as much cash as the big boys? This world is going down the drain.
When asked if she gets a shriveled penis from stage fright, Lady Gaga had no comment.
Meet Portnoy’s replacement
Are you ready to meet Dream Theater‘s replacement for Mike Portnoy? Or rather, that should read are you ready to meet the much RUMORED replacement for Mike Portnoy?
None other than legendary drumming sensation Marco Minnemann, of Kreator and Necrophagist fame, has been strongly rumored to have joined Dream Theater.
Ifyou’re eager to find out if the news is true, you’re just going to have to keep your eyes glued to Dose of Metal and keep pressing the F5 button until we report on the situation.
Vinnie Paul’s NYE plans
Vinnie Paul (pictured above) is busy this New Year’s Eve.
“Las Vegas’ favorite band Sin City Sinners — which features Todd Kerns, Brent Muscat, Rob Cournoyer and Michael Ellis — will perform New Year’s Eve with special guests Gasoline featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott. The show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at Club Madrid (inside Sunset Station) and is FREE! Doors open at 11 p.m.“ writes Blabbermouth.
Read full article here.
Vinnie? In Vegas? No… Who would have thought? Isn’t he straight edge?
The one where we got fed up with Christmas…
I don’t know about you, but all this Christmas “jolly-we’re-full-of-love-this-time-of-year” started to get to me. I needed some good old metal drama to balance things out.
Luckily, metal never stops being metal, not even on Christmas. So, what do we have to report? Paul Di’Anno (whose fashion idol is Fred Durst, obviously) wants to punch anyone who trash-talks Iron Maiden in their face. We think he’s too busy punching himself right now. Meanwhile, Misfits‘ Jerry Only (full name: Jerry Only wish I knew who) was too busy calling out Glenn Danzig’s satanic image. I guess kids aren’t as rebellious as they used to be, and he’s got albums to sell. Expect a Misfits Christmas album next year. And, speaking of nobodies living on old fame, Tarja Turunen had some live shows. Oh how I wish to be famous again… That’s all. Expect more drama now that the holidays are approaching the end.
