This week sees new shit from Ghost B.C., Flotsam and Jetsam, Killing Joke, Skid Row, Whitechapel, and more hitting stores. Check out the list of releases below and let us know which ones you’re snagging a copy of and which record should be the Album of the Week. Pick your favorite and feel free to vote as many times as you want. Voting ends on Monday, April 22, at noon, when the results will be announced.
UPDATE: The poll is closed. For the results, click here.
]]>Next Tuesday, January 8, Emmure and Whitechapel will be hitting the road for the “Brother of Brutality” Tour. Whitechapel are on the road in support of their self-titled fourth album, while Emmure are still plugging away in support of 2012′s Slave to the Game. Check out the official tour trailer above, and full dates for the trek below.
1/08 – Knoxville, TN @ Southbound
1/09 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
1/11 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
1/12 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
1/13 – Dallas, TX @ The Door
1/15 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
1/16 – Phoenix (Mesa), AZ @ Nile Theatre
1/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
1/18 – San Diego, CA @ Soma
1/19 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
1/20 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
1/22 – Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
1/23 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
1/24 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
1/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
1/27 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
1/29 – Calgary, AB @ The Den
1/30 – Edmonton, AB @ The Avenue Theatre
2/01 – Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Centre
2/02 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights (formerly The Brick)
2/03 – Chicago (Joliet), IL @ Mojoes
2/05 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
2/06 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
2/07 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
2/08 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
2/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
2/11 – New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza
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, Jamie Hanks (pictured left), vocalist of the death-metal band I Declare War, selects his faves.
5. Haarp, Husks
“I can pretty much sum this album up in one hour or simply one word. I will meet in the middle and just say take a bong hit, sit back, and doom out. It’s a slow-moving record, but that really is the best part about it. New Orleans breeds yet another heavy-metal band for the ages.”
4. Whitechapel, Whitechapel
“A blistering pace and incredibly heavy leads are setting this band apart in the death-metal world right now. Not to mention the ever-developing range of the singer Phil Bozeman. Dare I say this band is the next career death-metal band? If they keep putting stuff out like this, it’s a lock.”
3. Cannibal Corpse, Torture
“Cannibal Corpse has been writing the same record for close to 20 years, it feels like. The thing is though, it’s a really, REALLY fucking badass record. Difference is this record really pumps up the production and tone a lot. ‘Scourge of Iron’ could be the heaviest song I have ever heard. Ever. For real.”
2. Converge, All We Love We Leave Behind
“Converge does it again. Dark, angry, fast, and uncomfortable are a few words that I can think of to describe this record. If you have had a reason to dislike Converge in the past, give this record a chance. You my be pleasantly surprised by this record. You get a little bit of everything along with a new thrash feel, too. Good record for a rainy day.”
1. Gaza, No Absolutes in Human Suffering
“This without question is my favorite heavy record of the year. Between the relentless pace, tasteful technicality, and bellowing vocals that would make even Death himself shit his robes–this record blends the prefect mix of grind, death metal, and punk. Perfect for someone that doesn’t have their head stuck in the sand.”
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Suicide Silence have just released more details about their special memorial show for singer Mitch Lucker, who died tragically last month from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
The show will see the remaining members of Suicide Silence perform an extensive set featuring a different vocalist on each song.
Proceeds for the show will go to a memorial created in Lucker’s honor, which will go toward’s providing the singer’s young daughter, Kenadee, with an education. If you can’t make it out to the show, you can still donate to the fund at this location.
Tickets are on sale at this location.
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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, Jake Pelzl (pictured left), vocalist of the deathcore band Defiler, selects his faves.
5. Deftones, Koi No Yokan
“The band has almost returned to their heavy roots in a sense, and the grooves on this record are always stuck in my head.
4. Papa Roach, The Connection
“The bands addition of electronics and new soundscapes has breathed fresh life into an already amazing band. Five stars.”
3. Whitechapel, Whitechapel
“I feel like the band is really coming into a sound of their own, and this album has a very high replay value.”
2. Parkway Drive, Atlas
“Atlas shows the Aussie boys continuing their reign at the top of the metalcore world.”
1. Stone Sour, House of Gold & Bones, Part 1
“The textures and sounds on this record are unreal, possibly the best Stone Sour release to date.”
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“Collectively, as a band, we all really love this video,” said guitarist Alex Wade. “The guys with the Rockstar media department really did an outstanding job on it. It was shot on Rockstar Mayhem fest this year with a combination of GoPro and DSLR cameras. I feel it gives a more intimate vibe than just a regular performance video. The video is also in black and white, which reminds me of old PANTERA videos, which rules.”
]]>The track is taken from the band’s upcoming self-titled album, which is due out on June 19 via Metal Blade Records.
The band will kick off the second leg of the Recorruptor tour later this week, which also features Miss May I, After the Burial and Within the Ruins.
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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, the world’s largest touring heavy music festival, is back for its fifth year. Headlining the main stage will be masked metal miscreants Slipknot, on their first U.S. tour since the passing of bassist Paul Gray, alongside thrash-metal titans Slayer. The fest will announce another major special guest on March 5.
Supporting those bands on the main stage will be a rotation, depending on the date, of the Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, and Asking Alexandria. The Jägermeister Stage will feature a special headline set by Anthrax along with rotating support from Whitechapel, High on Fire, and a Jägermeister Music opener. The bands may vary depending on the market.
The tour will hit 26 cities beginning June 30, and presale tickets are going on sale on April 6.
Corey Taylor of Slipknot says, “You knew we’d be back. Now, you know we’re coming. This will be a tour people will scarcely want to miss. It will definitely be a show to remember. Can’t wait to see the states again from behind a mask.”
Slipknot’s, Clown says, “Slipknot is headlining this summer’s Mayhem festival, and it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever felt, sensed, or seen. You miss this; you miss everything. Everyone seems to think that there’s a chance we’re gonna go away. This is the farthest thing from the truth. Stay sic and don’t ever judge us.”
“Mayhem 2012 might just be the last and greatest metal festival before the world ends!! So wreak havoc and go out in style!!” adds Tom Araya of Slayer. While his bandmate, Kerry King, comments, “We can’t wait to get rolling on Mayhem 2012! Been three years since we played it last, and it’s gonna be brutal!!! You can’t go wrong with Slayer and Slipknot, pure fucking mayhem!!!!”
The tour will also feature the Rockstar Metal Mulisha Jump Team on select dates.
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is produced by Rockstar Taste of Chaos organizer John Reese, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Live Nation, and Creative Artists Agency. The team has made the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival a standout on the summer concert circuit by following the proven model of using sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience. This year sees them joining forces once again with Rockstar Energy Drink as the title sponsor.
“Metal is alive and well in 2012,” says Reese. “The fifth year of Rockstar Mayhem Festival will have a massive lineup that will set heavy music fans ears blazing!”
“Some years it all comes together, from top to bottom and this year’s Rockstar Mayhem lineup is going to bring it!” adds tour producer Kevin Lyman.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL TOUR DATES
06/30 – San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater
07/01 – San Francisco – Shoreline Amphitheater
07/03 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheater
07/04 – Boise, ID – Idaho Center Amphitheater
07/06 – Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion
07/07 – Albuquerque, NM – Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
07/08 – Denver, CO – Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
07/10 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
07/11 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
07/13 – Tampa, FL – 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
07/14 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
07/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
07/18 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
07/20 – St. Louis, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
07/21 – Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
07/22 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
07/24 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
07/25 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
07/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
07/28 – Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
07/29 – Washington, DC – Jiffy Lube Live
07/31 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
08/01 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake PAC
08/03 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center
08/04 – Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion
hitechapel have announced dates for their “Recorruptour,” featuring support from Miss May I, After the Burial, and the Plot in You. Within the Ruins and Structures will also lend support for select dates. Whitechapel are touring in support of their Recorrupted EP, released last month. Full tour dates below.
With Structures:
03/10 Memphis, TN, Newbys
03/11 Knoxville, TN, Valerium
03/13 Grand Rapids, MI, Intersection
03/14 Indianapolis, IN, Egyptian Room
03/15 Springfield, MO, Outland Ballroom
03/16 Kansas City, KS, Beaumont
03/17 Wichita, KS, The Scene-ary
03/20 Reno, NV, Knitting Factory
03/21 Sacramento, CA, Ace of Spades
03/22 Ventura, CA, Ventura Theater
03/23 Fresno, CA, Retro
03/24 Tucson, AZ, Rialto
03/25Las Vegas, NV, Hard Rock
03/27 Farmington, NM, Top Deck
03/28 San Antonio, TX, White Rabbit
03/29 Mcallen, TX, El Rey
03/30 Corpus Christi, TX, House of Rock
With Within the Ruins:
05/03 Louisville, KY, Expo 5
05/04 Asheville, NC, The Orange Peel
05/05 Birmingham, AL, Zydeco
05/08 Orlando, FL, HOB
05/09 Jacksonville, FL, Freebird Live
05/10 Charleston, SC, Music Farm
05/12 Columbus, OH, Newport
05/13 Hunington, WV, The Bid Sandy
05/15 Albany, NY, Northern Lights
05/16 Burlington, VT, Higher Ground
05/17 Portland, ME, State Theater