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While on tour last month, Lamb of God's Randy Blythe got together with Sydonia's Sam Haycroft and sang a special take on an old children's song, "Twinkle Twinkle a Needle in Your Eye." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments.
World's Loudest Month has issued some updates to the Welcome to Rockville and Rock on the Range festivals.
For the Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville, taking place on April 25 and 26 in Jacksonville, Florida, there will be an interactive art installation with graffiti artist RISK. In addition, there will also be Tequila World—with a Mexican fiesta theme, it will feature a wide range of tequilas, extreme margaritas, gourmet tacos, mixologists and more. The expanded list of tequilas that will be offered in the Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Tequila World is as follows: Cabo Wabo, Corazon, Espolon, El Jimador, Lunazul, Margaritaville, Monte Alban, Pura Vida, Siete Leguas, and more to be announced. Gourmet tacos will be provided by TacoLu Baja Mexicana. Admission to this area is free and open to those 21 and up. Heavy metal mariachi band, Metalachi, will provide some tunes.
Meanwhile at Rock on the Range, takign place on May 15, 16 and 17 in Columbus, Ohio, more bands, the comedy tent lineup, and a battle of the bands has been announced. The Pretty Reckless, Tremonti, Vamps, The Danger Kids, and Highly Suspect join the lineup led by Linkin Park, Slipknot, and Judas Priest. The ROTR Comedy Tent will feature sets from some of the biggest rock n' roll-influenced comedians, including: Rob Schneider, Brian Posehn, Jim Norton, Don Jamieson, Jim Florentine, Rod Paulette, Jeremy Essig, Brent Terhune, Joe Howard, Bill Squire, Jay Snyder, Bill Arrundale, Jake Iannarino, Kenny Smith, and Craig Peters.
Also, the Ernie Ball presents the Rock on the Range Battle of the Bands will return in 2015, offering unsigned bands a chance to perform on the Ernie Ball Stage at Rock on the Range and receive over $15,000 in gear and prizes, along with an all-expenses paid trip to Columbus, O.H.
Killswitch Engage have announced a release date for the 'Game of Thrones' Mixtape, 'Catch the Throne, Vol. II.' The mixtape is due out March 17 via Launch Point Records, and will feature new music from Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, and more.
Previews of Killswitch Engage's song, "Loyalty," and Anthrax's track can be found below. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments!
UnWed—featuring Jason Black of Hot Water Music—will release their new album, 'Raise the Kids,' on April 14 via 6131 Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere their new song, "Raise the Kids." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
To get 'Raise the Kids,' visit 6131's webstore. For more on UnWed, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
This past Sunday, Anthrax's Scott Ian made his appearance as a zombie on 'The Walking Dead.' Check out a video of Ian's fate below.
PHOTOS: Anthrax's Scott Ian on 'The Walking Dead'
I hate when that happens. #SteelPoleWalker pic.twitter.com/EvYOK7jrSz
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) March 2, 2015
Swedish extreme metal act Shining—led by Niklas Kvarforth—will release their new album, 'IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends,' on April 21 via Season on Mist. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere a new song, "Besök Från I(ho)nom." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
To get 'IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends,' visit Season of Mist's webstore. For more on Shining, follow them on Facebook.
Revolver's own Stephanie Cabral was on hand to catch all the action for Black Veil Brides, Memphis May Fire, and Ghost Town's stop on February 28 at the Fox Theater in Pomona, California. Check out the photos she captured for us below–you can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
German black metal act Der Weg Einer Freiheit will release their new album, 'Stellar,' on March 24 via Season of Mist. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere a new song, "Eiswanderer." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
To get 'Stellar,' visit Season of Mist's webstore. For more on Der Weg Einer Freiheit, follow them on Facebook.
Here is part 2 of Suicide Silence's weekly tour video updates for Revolver. Check out the video below, where vocalist Eddie Hermida talks surviving injuries and how they're selling out shows. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Suicide Silence is currently on the road with Emmure, Within the Ruins, and Fit for an Autopsy. Check out tour dates below.
Tour dates:
Mar 5- Cincinnati, OH/Newport, KY @ Thompson House
Mar 6- Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
Mar 7- Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
Mar 8- Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
Mar 10- Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
Mar 11- Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
Mar 12- Long Island, NY @ Emporium
Mar 13- Reading, PA @ Reverb
Mar 14- Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Mar 15- Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA
Mar 17- Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy's By The Sea
Mar 18- Winston Salem, NC @ Ziggy's
Mar 19- Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird
Mar 20- Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Mar 21- Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
Mar 23- Lubbock, TX @ Jakes
Mar 24- El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
Mar 25- Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Mar 26- Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
Richmond, Virginia metalcore act My Enemies & I will release their new EP, 'Sick World,' on March 10. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere the entire stream of the album right here, right now! Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
To get 'Sick World,' visit the band's merch store or iTunes. For more on My Enemies & I, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.