Category Archives: News
The Clown is branching out
Shawn “Clown” Crahan is branching out. Which shouldn’t come as a surprise since every other member of Slipknot has a side project, plus the Clown does NOTHING in that band anyway, so he prolly needs something to do besides eating.
Anyways, he has a new band called The Black Dots of Death, and if you think the name is bad, wait till you hear the music. It’s as if someone took a NIN song and made it way worse. Is that even possible? Yes it is. It makes Trent Reznor look like Mozart.
“This is my new project, this is my new pain. Enjoy.” said the Clown about it.
“Wrong, Mr. Crahan, it’s your project but OUR pain. Ear pain, to be specific.” said Dose of Metal.
Make the jump to see/hear what I’m talking about.
Metallica can't throw good parties
The band once known as ‘Alcoholica’ is apparently pretty mellowed out and artsy fartsy nowadays, cause their “end of the tour” party in Melbourne was ‘surprisingly lame’ according to insiders. Or ‘surprisingly tame,’ I need my glasses.
“Bags were being packed at their hotel before the band went on stage, with the band wasting no time heading from the concert to the airport and clambering aboard a private jet to whisk them off to the US. Instead of a blow-out on Sunday night, the band threw a party for their crew and tour members at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in South Melbourne on Friday night. The party started at 7.30pm and the last few people trickled out at 3.30am on Saturday.“
Read full article here.
Usually I’d write something offensive, like ‘maybe they’re scared of kangaroos…’ But tonight, I’m keeping it P.C. So what did they expect? To trash the hotels, drink ’till they’re in a coma and spend another 2 weeks in Australia being hung over? They’re old now. Alcoholica out. Familiolica in.
They’re with their kids and wives there, that means no drugs, no groupies, no anything. Why would they enjoy touring? Hell, sounds awful just thinking about it.
New Darkest Hour album out in 2011
Swedish melodic death metal band Darkest Hour have a new album coming out. The title of the new album will be “The Human Romance” and can be purchased on February 22, 2011. This will be the seventh album from Darkest Hour.
Am I a fan? Not really. I do respect them. Mainly because they have worked with this man
Chimaira bassist retires
Metal is for life, not just Christmas, but for Chimaira bassist, Jim LaMarca, it’s not even for Christmas anymore. Unfortunately, just before Christmas, LaMarca has chosen to retire from the band after more than ten years, and the band will be looking for a replacement.
The band wish him the best of luck and released the following statement:
“After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca has decided to retire from Chimaira. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a family. As for seeking a replacement… we’ll cross that bridge down the line. In the meantime, consider it ‘business as usual’ with the Chimaira you know and love. Emil Werstler [DAATH guitarist] will be handling the bass duties for the rest of the year, and we’ll see you on the road!”
Source: Blabbermouth
The Agonist mosh Worcester
Some fan-made live footage of The Agonist performing in Worcester, Massachusetts has made its way onto the internet. I live in Worcester, but luckily not the American one. Phew that was close. In all fairness though, jokes aside, I wouldn’t mind seeing this band in action. Take a look at the picture above and see if you can guess why.
In other news, the band are also working on the follow up to 2009’s Lullabies For A Dormant Mind.
Watch the video after the jump.
