In preparation for Revolver’s March 15 Raw Power Management/The Agency Group SXSW showcase in Austin, Texas, we asked Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil to list her six favorite things about Texas.
Here goes!
01. The music scene, which is getting bigger and bigger and more vibrant than ever in Texas. SXSW and lots of musicians moving there are the proof that Texas is a state that has respect for music and creativity. I can’t wait to perform at SXSW; it’s our first time with Lacuna Coil, and everybody is already telling us it’s going to be amazing!
02. I love to eat, and when it comes to the States I like to get myself some comfort food every now and then. I’m always happy to stop to taste some Tex-Mex food. I’ve never been disappointed. (I also highly recommend the Big Texan in Amarillo; it’s a very characteristic place with great food, a place where you can dare to try to finish a 72-ounce steak in less than an hour, and not only the steak)! And the Blue Bell ice cream is Texan … helloooo?!?
03. It will sound silly but I have to say it: cowboy hats. Imagine the perspective of somebody coming from Italy where everything related to the States is pretty much in the American movies full of cowboys and horses, played on TV. That’s why, the first time we played in Texas with Lacuna Coil, it was the very first thing I bought. I wore it all the time. Black, of course. In Europe I would look a little strange with it, but when I was in Texas it made perfect sense to me!
04. Cowboy boots. Being a woman, it’s kinda normal that I’m in love with a well-manufactured shoe, hahaha! Some boots are absolute works of art with their different materials and different textures, the designs, the way some of them are embroidered. I love the art some shoemakers are putting in their handmade boots, and of course, some of the best boots around are made in Texas. I wish I could learn to put together a pair of boots from scratch!
05. Six Flag park. I enjoy roller coasters, and when I tried the Titan, I learnt a new concept of the word “roller coaster.” I think I lost 10 years off my life ’cause I was terrified by one of the “falls.” I LOVED IT!!! Can’t wait to go back again!
06. Chuck Norris, of course. He already knew you guys would have asked, and he already knew I would have answered this, of course.
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Revolver‘s SXSW showcase will take place Friday, March 15, at the Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. in Austin. The show, which is presented by Raw Power Management and The Agency Group, kicks off 8 p.m. (doors 7:30 p.m.). Here’s the lineup: 8 p.m., Immanu El | 8:45 p.m., Monster Truck | 9:30 p.m., Crossfaith | 10:15 p.m., Young Guns | 11 p.m., Of Mice And Men | midnight, Chiodos | 1 a.m., Lacuna Coil
The show is presented in association with Revolver, Drop Dead Clothing and Tillys. Poster art (below) by Brian Ewing.
The show, which is presented by Raw Power Management and The Agency Group, kicks off at 8 p.m. (doors 7:30 p.m.). Here’s the lineup:
8pm – Immanu El
8:45pm – Monster Truck
9:30pm – Crossfaith
10:15pm – Young Guns
11pm – Of Mice And Men
Midnight – Chiodos
1am – Lacuna Coil
The show is presented in association with Revolver, Drop Dead Clothing and Tillys.
Poster art (below) by Brian Ewing.
Leading up to the end of the year, Revolver has asked some of our favorite artists to pick their Top Albums of 2012 and tell us why each record rules. Here, Andrea Ferro (pictured left), vocalist of the gothic-metal band Lacuna Coil, selects his faves.
5. Deftones, Koi No Yokan
“You either love ‘em or hate ‘em, but for me they always have some depth in their songs. Not for everyone but always classy.”
4. Gojira, L’Enfant Sauvage
“A breath of fresh air for extreme music just like Opeth a few years ago. Definitely a unique sound.”
3. Stone Sour, House of Gold & Bones Part 1
“Interesting concept and catchy tunes.”
2. Lamb of God, Resolution
“A solid metal album. Lamb of God never disappoint me.”
1. Soundgarden, King Animal
“A great comeback from one of the best rock bands of their era.”
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The 2013 edition of Revolver‘s annual Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock calendar — featuring Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on its cover and exclusive pinups of 12 of the loveliest ladies in music — is available online. The calendar also packs plenty of hard-rock and heavy-metal trivia, including landmark album release dates, historic concerts, musician birthdays, and much more! Get yours now.
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Metal record label, Century Media Records is filing a lawsuit against over 7,000 illegal downloaders.
The lawsuit will affect those who allegedly used the BitTorrent file-sharing site to download Lacuna Coil’s Dark Adrenaline (with 3,136 defendants) and Iced Earth’s Dystopia (with 4,327 defendants).
All defendants are named as “John Doe” and identified only by IP addresses. Soon a court will decide if the label can subpoena different Internet service providers to obtain names of the alleged infringers. If that is granted and John Does don’t want to engage in a legal battle, they could settle out of court for a few thousand dollars. If they go to court, it’s estimated they could pay “statutory damages of up to $150,000 per defendant.”
A Hackensack, New Jersey attorney, Jay. R McDaniel is representing the London-based company Century Media Ltd. McDaniel told NorthJersey.com, “What’s critical to these cases, and what many people don’t understand, is that it’s the distribution that is the evil influence.”
Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer wrote on his Facebook page about the suit saying, “I felt it was important to clarify that we had no knowledge of this motion and were, sadly, not asked permission.”
Schaffer said he understood the music industry is changing and because of that his band has embraced legal streaming services such as Spotify. However, he says he would not have supported such lawsuit saying, “We feel this is a misguided effort and want to make sure our fans know we would have not given our consent would we have been asked.”
There is no official comment as of yet from Century Media other than the American offices say they knew nothing about the suit.
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It’s been over a week now since Rock on the Range and our ears are still ringing!
While Revolver was on-hand covering all the action, we passed the mic to Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia, who sat down with Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen and Anthrax’s Scott Ian. Check out the video below to hear the guys talk hangovers, Golden Gods controversy and to find out which Anthrax band member is Mr. Magoo.
And for exclusive video content from all around the world of rock and metal, be sure to check out the Revolver TV app.
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Friday Night 4Play
F.Y.E. Second Stage
7:00 PM - Hells Bells
7:45 PM - Black Tide
8:30 PM - Foxy Shazam
9:30 PM - Hairball
Saturday, May 19
Monster Main Stage
Noon - Adelitas Way
1:10 PM - Halestorm
2:20 PM - Theory of a Deadman
3:40 PM - Chevelle
5:00 PM - Slash
6:40 PM - Five Finger Death Punch
8:10 PM - Shinedown
9:45 PM - Incubus
F.Y.E. Second Stage
11:30 AM - Emphatic
12:35 PM - New Medicine
1:45 PM - Falling in Reverse
3:05 PM - Cavo
4:25 PM - P.O.D.
5:55 PM - Cypress Hill
Jägermeister Stage
11:30 AM - Fox Rocks Winner
12:35 PM - Otherwise
1:45 PM - Rival Sons
3:05 PM - Kyng
4:25 PM - In This Moment
5:55 PM - Bobaflex
Sunday, May 20
Monster Main Stage
12:05 PM - Black Stone Cherry
1:15 PM - Escape the Fate
2:30 PM - The Darkness
3:50 PM - Volbeat
5:10 PM - Mastodon
6:45 PM - Megadeth
8:15 PM - Marilyn Manson
9:45 PM - Rob Zombie
F.Y.E. Second Stage
11:30 AM - Aranda
12:40 PM - Redlight King
1:55 PM - Trivium
3:15 PM - Attack Attack!
4:35 PM - Down
6:00 PM - Anthrax
Jägermeister Stage
11:30 AM - Ghosts of August
12:40 PM - Eve to Adam
1:55 PM - SOiL
3:15 PM - James Durbin
4:35 PM - 12 Stones
6:00 PM - Lacuna Coil
You can get more info on this year’s Rock on the Range festival — including ticketing information — at rockontherange.com.
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Rock on the Range returns for its sixth year boasting a massive lineup covering the rock spectrum. America’s premier destination rock festival will be held May 18–20 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, featuring performances from Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Megadeth, Chevelle, Cypress Hill, Mastodon, and many more.
“Incubus is stoked to be joinin’ the killer lineup at Rock On The Range this year. We’ll see y’all in Columbus,” comments Brandon Boyd from festival co-headliner Incubus.
“If you thought last time was a blast, then this time we are gonna blow your fucking mind,” says co-headliner Rob Zombie.
To get the party started and based on the success of last year’s anniversary celebration, the weekend will kick off with the Friday Night 4Play, which is absolutely free with every Rock on the Range weekend ticket purchase. The May 18 party will feature performances from Hairball, Foxy Shazam, Hells Bells, and more.
The current lineup for Rock on the Range 2012 is as follows: Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Megadeth, Chevelle, Cypress Hill, Mastodon, Theory of a Deadman, Volbeat, Down, The Darkness, Halestorm, Escape The Fate, P.O.D., Lacuna Coil, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Cavo, Attack Attack!, Trivium, Bobaflex, Falling In Reverse, Redlight King, Aranda, Emphatic, Otherwise, James Durbin, Black Tide, Kyng, 12 Stones, SOiL, Rival Sons, Eve To Adam, and Ghosts of August.
Monster Energy returns as one of the driving partners behind the success of Rock on the Range as more than 15 acts perform on the mammoth Monster Main Stage. Jägermeister also celebrates its fifth year as a key partner while welcoming 12 of the hottest up-and-coming bands to the in-your-face, up close and personal Jägermeister Music Stage. In all, Rock on the Range features three stages, 44 bands, and three days of non-stop rock.
“There are so many incredible bands playing at ROTR this year, and every one of them is significant,” says Del Williams, co-executive producer of the event for Right Arm Entertainment. “I think this is the most interesting mix of bands that we have had at the festival. The Rangers already know that the weekend is going to be insanely great, but there will be surprises this year and a certain edge to the lineup that will likely create some of the most memorable moments in the six-year history of Rock on the Range.”
Tickets for Rock on the Range go on sale Friday, February 10, at 10:00 A.M. EST at the festival’s website, Ticketmaster, and the Crew Stadium Box Office. Two-day weekend stadium GA tickets once again start at just $99.50 (plus service and transaction fees). A limited number of ROTR presale layaway tickets are also still available through February 29. Visit www.RockOnTheRange.com for full details and VIP package information.
Visit www.RockOnTheRange.com, www.facebook.com/rockontherange, and www.twitter.com/rockontherange for the most up-to-date information.
Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG LIVE and Crew Stadium, Rock on the Range is a multi-stage music and lifestyle event featuring a potent line-up of bands on three stages. The nationally renowned festival centrally located in the heart of the country has annually drawn weekend crowds in excess of 70,000 since its inception in 2007.
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