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Percussion runs in the family for Slipknot's Jay Weinberg–his dad, former "Conan" bandleader Max Weinberg, sits behind the kit in Bruce Springsteen's E Street band. This past weekend, the two musicians showcased their bond in a new Guitar Center commercial released in honor of Father's Day. The ad was filmed in Manhattan's famed Avatar Studios (where the elder Weinberg recorded his drum parts for the Boss' seminal albums The River and Born In the U.S.A.), and shows father and son banging out rhythms and reflecting on their musical relationship. Check it out below.
"It was very fun for me as a father to be loading up a van or a car and take him [Jay] to his own recording session, because it's something my father did, and it was something that brought us even closer together, and has continued to this day," says Max Weinberg of his son, who stepped in to substitute for him during an E Street Band tour in 2009.
"I take any opportunity I get to see them [The E Street Band] play, to see him drum, because I always learn something," gushes the younger Weinberg. "When you look at what he's been able to accomplish and is still accomplishing, that's a major source of inspiration for me."
Weinberg joined Slipknot in 2014, after co-founding drummer Joey Jordison parted ways with the band. The group are currently working on the follow-up to 2014's album .5: The Gray Chapter. In the meantime, frontman Corey Taylor has reconvened his side band Stone Sour for a new LP titled Hydrograd, due out June 30 via Roadrunner.
A Perfect Circle have announced a North American fall tour, with support from the Beta Machine. The trek, which kicks off October 21 with a headlining set at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, and wraps up December 4 in Eugene, Oregon, marks the second leg of the supergroup's first extended outing since 2014. A Perfect Circle's line-up for this tour comprises Maynard James Keenan (duh), Billy Howerdel, James, Iha, Jeff Friedl and Matt McJunkins (Ashes Divide, Puscifer). Check out the whole itinerary below.
A Perfect Circle's last album, eMOTIVe, came out in 2004. In 2013, they released a new song, "By And Down". Earlier this year, Howerdel revealed that the group had signed to BMG, and were working on a new record. The band subsequently shot down rumors that the long-awaited LP would arrive this year, responding to fans' queries via Twitter with a quipped "not true".
The same goes for Maynard James Keenan's other band, Tool; Despite sharing a mysterious trailer in March and kicking off their spring tour with the previously-unheard "Feathers", the group have yet to formally announce their first new album in over a decade.
Oct. 21 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival
Oct. 23 - Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena
Oct. 25 - Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum
Oct. 26 - El Paso, TX - UTEP Don Haskins Center
Oct. 30 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena
Nov. 01 - Fairfax, VA - EagleBank Arena
Nov. 02 - Brooklyn, NY - Tidal Theater @ Barclays Center
Nov. 04 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena
Nov. 05 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov. 07 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
Nov. 08 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena
Nov. 10 - Portland, ME - Cross Insurance Center
Nov. 11 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
Nov. 12 - Syracuse, NY - The Oncenter
Nov. 14 - Montreal, QC - Laval Centre
Nov. 15 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
Nov. 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center
Nov. 18 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University
Nov. 19 - Highland Heights, KY - BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University
Nov. 21 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
Nov. 22 Grand Rapids, MI - The DeltaPlex Arena
Nov. 24 Chicago, IL - UIC Pavilion
Nov. 25 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 28 Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena
Nov. 30 Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum
Dec. 01 Seattle, WA - KeyArena at Seattle Center
Dec. 02 Portland, OR - Veteran's Memorial Coliseum
Dec. 04 Eugene, OR - Matthew Knight Arena
Mastodon have announced a second leg of their North American tour with support from Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. This fall run will kick off on September 23rd in Denver, Colorado at the High Elevation festival and will conclude on October 25th at Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia. The full itinerary, which includes a handful of festival appearances, can be seen below.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 16th at 10:00 A.M. local time.
Sep. 23 - Denver, CO - High Elevation #
Sep. 26 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
Sep. 27 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performance Arts Center
Sep. 29 - Knoxville, TN - Civic Auditorium
Sep. 30 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life #
Oct. 03 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
Oct. 04 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
Oct. 06 - Atlanta, GA - The Fox Theater
Oct. 07 - Camden, NJ - Rock Allegiance #
Oct. 09 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
Oct. 10 - Rochester, NY - The Armory
Oct. 11 - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe Live
Oct. 13 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom *
Oct. 14 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater
Oct. 15 - Houston, TX - Houston Open Air #
Oct. 17 - Albuquerque, NM - Historic El Rey Theater
Oct. 19 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Oct. 21 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock #
Oct. 23 - Boise, ID - Revolution Center
Oct. 24 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre
# indicates festival date. All other dates are headline shows
* without Eagles of Death Metal
Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets of Rage, Stone Sour, Marilyn Manson and many more will play at this year's Monster Energy Houston Open Air. The festival will take place Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman in The Woodlands, Texas. The full lineup of bands and vendors can be seen below.
The current music lineup for Monster Energy Houston Open Air is as follows:
Saturday, October 14th: Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Halestorm, In This Moment, Gojira, Of Mice & Men, Beartooth, Starset, Avatar, Code Orange, New Years Day, Greta Van Fleet, While She Sleeps
Sunday, October 15th: Prophets of Rage, Stone Sour, Mastodon, Suicidal Tendencies, Steel Panther, Zakk Sabbath, August Burns Red, Power Trip, Radkey, DED, Black Map, Palisades
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory said, "Every time we've played Houston it's always been a great time. There are a lot of rock and metal fans there and we've always had massive crowds. So it was just a question of time for the city to get its own big rock festival. We are glad to see that it finally happened and are honored to be a part of it."
Festival founder Danny Wimmer added, "After a tough year, with nearby lightning creating challenges for Houston Open Air 2016, we're excited to return to the Houston area this year. As we said then — and reaffirm now — we're committed to building an incredible rock show for the Houston rock community. It's not our preference to stop a show, or inconvenience anyone by having them seek shelter or leave the facility, but we take dangerous weather conditions very seriously and will not compromise anyone's safety. Looking forward to bringing the rock back to Texas!"
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 16th at 10:00 A.M. CT via Houston Open Air's official website, Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Weekend passes start at just $66.66, and single day tickets start at $45.00. V.I.P. upgrades are $40.00 per day or $75.00 for the weekend. Each V.I.P. upgrade pass includes access to The V.I.P. Lounge (located in the Event Center) which features air conditioning, a live video stream of main stage performances, V.I.P.-only restrooms, dedicated concessions (for additional purchase), a V.I.P.-only entrance into the venue, and a commemorative Houston Open Air laminate.
Discounted online hotel rates will be available through Curadora. Visit this location for details.
Here are the preliminary Monster Energy Houston Open Air partner experiences, as well as food vendors, with more to be announced:
Eats: Monster Energy Houston Open Air will feature a Texas-sized food experience underscoring Houston's emergence as a great American food city. Initial food vendors for Monster Energy Houston Open Air include Brazilian Bistro, Cousins Maine Lobster, El Guajillo, Texas Taco Depot, and The Grove Truck.
Monster Energy Experience: Monster Energy will be keeping all fans fueled up and ready to rock by offering free sampling on their Monster Energy viewing deck. Enjoy Monster Energy drinks from one of the best seats in the house. Make sure to check back throughout the festival for a schedule of Monster Energy's interactive artist experiences.
Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live: The Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program is a wish-granting organization whose purpose is to try and enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them an experience that will bring hope and inspiration to their lives. In doing this, we hope it can help give them a chance to forget, even if it's only for a day, what they are battling. Through our extensive network of friends, supporters and affiliates, we are able to reach out to individuals and present them with one of a kind experiences and opportunities that arise. We feel a Dyin 2 Live Dream can offer a source of inspiration for those undergoing difficult medical treatments and be a positive force that offers a life-changing impact not only on them, but also the family to overcome their obstacles.
Take Me Home: Take Me Home (TMH) has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001. TMH was founded as an animal rights advocacy foundation saving orphaned animals and striving to end animal overpopulation. TMH works in conjunction with shelters and rescues throughout California and beyond to help save animals on death row, on the streets or in unsafe living conditions. Stop by their booth for custom gear and contribute to a great cause.
Slipknot will release Day of the Gusano, a 90-minute documentary film exploring the band's storied career as well as the integral role that their fans have played in their success. The film is set to premiere for "one night only" in thousands of theaters worldwide on September 6th. A trailer for Day of the Gusano can be seen below.
Directed by Slipknot Percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, the movie documents the band's first ever visit to Mexico, which took place in December of 2015. In the film, the band discusses its highly anticipated performance in Mexico City and focuses on the importance and relentless dedication of their fanbase, who are affectionately referred to as "maggots," which is translated to "gusano" in Spanish. Day of the Gusano also features performance footage in surround sound.
Confirmed cities and ticketing for the screenings will be announced in July. Details will be made available at this location.
"Slipknot still has dreams for itself," said Clown "Finally playing Mexico was one of them. It's been a surreal life of rock & roll for Slipknot and the fact that the dreams still go on for us is simply incredible. Thank you."
Guitarist Jim Root added, "We had such a great time at Knotfest Mexico ... Not only with all the friends and bands that were there, but with the fans and the crowd we had to document it with. Now we get to share it with the world."
In conjunction with the movie announcement, Slipknot have launched an #AskSlipknot social media campaign. Fans can ask the band anything via Facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #AskSlipknot. Select questions will be answered during a Q&A portion during the cinematic screening event. The deadline for submissions is June 13th.
Upcoming animated series, The Olympians, will feature voice-over work from a wealth of rock and metal musicians, including Chris Barnes (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse), Jimmy "Urine" Euringer (Mindless Self Indulgence, Guardians of the Galaxy 2), Stevic Mackay (Twelve Foot Ninja), Bill Gaal (Nothingface, In for the Kill, Knives Out), Rob Kersey (Psychostick), Sean Zatorsky (Chimaira, Daath, Sinsaenum), Richard Thomas (Mushroomhead, Ventana), Matt Foran (Circus of Dead Sqirrels, Ventana), and Charred Walls of the Damned guitarist and producer Jason Suecof who has mixed bands such as All That Remains, the Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel and others. A trailer for the pilot episode can be seen below.
"Lending my voice for an animated feature is something I haven't had the privilege of attempting or being involved with ... So I feel pretty lucky and excited to be involved with The Olympians!!" said Barnes.
According to the official summary of the pilot, "the Greek gods have been quietly living on Mount Olympus, but they now face foreclosure. They will be forced to try and join a more popular religion to find a new home."
The Olympians is a comedic cartoon series about the Greek gods falling on hard times and struggling to find a place in modern society. Directed by Bob Spang (Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear), the pilot was recently screened at the Portland Comedy Film Fest where it was met with critical acclaim and awarded the title of "Best Animated Comedy." The series is scored by Cormac Bluestone (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and will also feature voices by actor Jon Etheridge (Battlefield Friends, Doraleous and Associates).
There is no official date or location where the series might air at this time.
This year's Monster Energy Aftershock will feature performances by Nine Inch Nails, Ozzy Osbourne featuring Zakk Wylde, A Perfect Circle, Five Finger Death Punch, Run the Jewels and many more. The massive event will take place at Discovery Park in near downtown Sacramento, California during the weekend of Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd.
The daily music lineup for Monster Energy Aftershock is as follows:
Saturday, October 21st: Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle, Run The Jewels, Stone Sour, Mastodon, Gojira, Highly Suspect, Eagles of Death Metal, Tech N9ne, August Burns Red, Anti-Flag, Nothing More, Deap Vally, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Code Orange, Greta Van Fleet, While She Sleeps, Bleeker
Sunday, October 22nd: Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Halestorm, In This Moment, Hollywood Undead, Of Mice & Men, Suicidal Tendencies, Steel Panther, Beartooth, Starset, Fozzy, Power Trip, New Years Day, DED, Black Map, Them Evils
"I'm delighted to be completing my musical trifecta by returning to the Aftershock festival with A Perfect Circle," said frontman Maynard James Keenan. "Join us for a celebratory glass or three at the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden all weekend long."
Marilyn Manson added, "A perfect time in the world to share a stage with Ozzy. Here comes the storm."
Monster Energy Aftershock founder Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents explained, "Over the past five years, Aftershock has continued to grow as one of the most diverse rock experiences in America. We continue to push the limits this year with Nine Inch Nails and Ozzy Osbourne, along with artists likeA Perfect Circle, Run The Jewels, Highly Suspect, Gojira and more." He adds, "After the success we had with Caduceus wine at last year's Aftershock, we continued the partnership with Maynard earlier this year at all of our spring festivals. I couldn't be more excited to bring Caduceus Wine Garden back toAftershock where it all began."
Tickets and V.I.P. packages will be available at this location starting on Friday, June 9th at 12:00 P.M. Pacific. For information on discounted hotel rates, the park and ride shuttle program and parking can be found here.
Here are the preliminary lists of Monster Energy Aftershock partner experiences, as well as food and beverages:
Thunder Valley Casino Resort VIP Lounge: VIP tickets include: VIP entrance lanes into venue; shaded VIP hang area with seating for dining and video screens featuring live feed from main stages; VIP-only viewing area of main stage; upgraded food and drink selections (for additional purchase); dedicated VIP restrooms; and commemorative Aftershock laminate.
Food vendors include: Angry Bird Grill, Bacon Mania Truck, Barrett's Burgers, Barrett's Sliders, Big Joe's BBQ, Bubba's BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, Dippin' Dots Ice Cream, Dog Town Dog Truck, Drewski's Hot Rod Sandwiches Truck, Florez Mexican Restaurant, La Mex Taqueria Truck, Mac Attack, Monster Fries, Mt. Olympus, Sausage King, Smokin Hot Pizza, Spicy Pie Pizza, Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant.
Caduceus Wine Garden: This wine garden will highlight Caduceus Cellars andMerkin Vineyards, owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. Having already dove headfirst into this venture, Keenan found out from a distant relative that wine making is in his blood. His Great Grandfather, "Spirito" Marzo, had vineyards and made wine in Venaus, Italy, just North of Turino in Piemonte.
The Music Experience: The Music Experience features all the elements that are involved in making music in a professional band setting. The interactive exhibit features guitars, basses, amps, drums, keyboards, and electronic gear that are used by today's most popular bands. After laying your hands on the hottest equipment available, you will walk away feeling like a rock star and you may even see one there, too! Come and meet your favorite band members from the festival at the Music Experience Tent. You can win free amps, free guitars and get tons of other free stuff, as well.
Coors Light: Coors Light, World's Most Refreshing Beer, is proud to sponsor the Monster Energy Aftershock festival. Coors Light goes to great lengths to bring you the coldest, most refreshing beer. Please remember to drink responsibly.
Heavy Grass: Heavy Grass is the loudest weed brand in the world. Make sure to look for the giant weed leaf to find the Heavy Grass tent where you can check out new premium weed products and merchandise. In the meantime, if you're living in California, call your local dispensary and ask for Heavy Grass!
Take Me Home: Take Me Home (TMH) has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001. TMH was founded as an animal rights advocacy foundation saving orphaned animals and striving to end animal overpopulation. TMH works in conjunction with shelters and rescues throughout California and beyond to help save animals on death row, on the streets, or in unsafe living conditions. Stop by their booth for custom gear and contribute to a great cause.
Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live: The Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program is a wish-granting organization whose purpose is to try and enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them an experience that will bring hope and inspiration to their lives. In doing this, we hope it can help give them a chance to forget, even if it's only for a day what they are battling. Through our extensive network of friends, supporters, and affiliates, we are able to reach out to individuals and present them with one of a kind experiences and opportunities that arise. We feel a Dyin 2 Live Dream can offer a source of inspiration for those undergoing difficult medical treatments and be a positive force that offers a life-changing impact not only on them, but also the family to overcome their obstacles. If you are currently fighting cancer or know of someone in the fight who could benefit from a Dyin 2 Live Dream, please submit your story and tell us why and how a Dyin 2 Live day would help.
Juxtapoz Make Your Mark: This interactive graffiti art installation will showcase multiple live demonstrations and will allow Aftershock artists and fans the chance to add to the exhibit.
Every Time I Die will embark on a North American tour this fall along with support from Knocked Loose and Hollow Earth. The trek will kick off on September 27th at Port City Music Hall in Portland, Maine and will conclude on October 20th at High Noon Saloon in Madison, Wisconsin. The full itinerary can be seen below.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 9th, at 10:00 A.M. local time in all markets excluding Fargo, North Dakota where they will not be available until 11:00 A.M.
Every Time I Die will be supporting their current album, Low Teens, which they released late last year. The album's lyrics reflect on the terrifying night that frontman Keith Buckley learned that his wife had experienced a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Speaking of the experience in an interview with Revolver for our October/November 2017 issue, Buckley said, "It was difficult, but it was fortifying as far as your soul goes, and it all went into the record."
09/27 Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
09/29 Halifax, NS – The Marquee Ballroom
09/30 Moncton, NB – The Caveau
10/01 Fredericton, NB – Capital Complex
10/03 Jonoquiere, QC – 4 Barils
10/04 Quebec City, QC – L'Anti Bar
10/05 Sherbrooke, QC – Le Magog
10/06 Ottawa, ON – Bronson Centre
10/07 Timmins, ON – The Working Class
10/09 Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
10/10 Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
10/12 Saskatoon, SK – Louis' Pub
10/13 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
10/14 Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom
10/15 Missoula, MT – Top Hat Lounge
10/16 Billings, MT – Pub Station
10/18 Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
10/19 Sioux Falls, SD – Icon Lounge
10/20 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
The first annual Metal Maya festival will take place from October 29 through November 2 at the Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun in Puerto Morelos on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Hosted by Sirius XM's Jose Mangin, the four-day all-inclusive event will feature performances from Anthrax, Hatebreed, Overkill, Superjoint (with Philip Anselmo), Metal Allegiance, Death Angel, Whitechapel, Crowbar, Prong, KYNG, Otep, Tim "Ripper" Owens, and Oni. Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler will also be featured as a special guest.
The Metal Allegiance lineup will feature Testament's Alex Skolnick, Hellyeah's Kyle Sanders, Machine Head's Phil Demmel, Megadeth's David Ellefson, Slayer/Exodus' Gary Holt, Death Angel's Mark Osegueda, The Winery Dogs/Transatlantic's Mike Portnoy, Exodus' Steve "Zetro" Souza, Municipal Waste's Ryan Waste, Mark Menghi, and more to be announced.
Scheduled for Halloween weekend, bands will trick-or-treat at your door and will feature a special Halloween Horror Movie Night which will be curated by Philip H. Anselmo. Attendees are encouraged to dress up to celebrate Dia de los Muertos as well.
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta said, "We're honored to have been invited to play at the inaugural Metal Maya in Cancun this October. We plan on losing our minds for a few days in Mexico, and we'd love for you to join us … and to top it all off … free booze!"
"Kyng is honored to be a part of this festival, and share the stage with all of the gut-wrenching bands that have inspired us to play heavy music," added Kyng singer/guitarist Eddie Veliz. "To top it off, this will happen in our motherland! Can't wait for Metal Maya!"
Metal Maya will also offer excursions that will be hosted by the artists. The full schedule of excursions are listed below.
ATV Riding with Metal Allegiance at Emotions Native Park:
Feel the thrill of driving an ATV through the Mayan jungle trails. An exciting route will take you to explore caves and discover authentic Mayan vestiges where you can learn about the lifestyle of the ancient residents of Playa del Carmen. (40 guests maximum capacity.)
Deep Sea Fishing with Death Angel:
Experience world-renowned fishing in one of the most exciting big game locations in the world at Marina El Cid. Enjoy the picturesque Mexican Caribbean while a private boat guides you to the prime spots famous for their extensive variety of fish, like sailfish, white and blue marlin, mahi mahi, king mackerel, wahoo, barracuda, amberjack and more. (30 guests maximum capacity.)
Rio Secreto with KYNG, Otep and Jose Mangin:
Experience a unique natural treasure in one of the most incredible locations in the Riviera Maya. Enter this natural museum filled with a kaleidoscope of speleothems and walk amidst the thousands of stalactites and stalagmites found in this protected natural reserve. Learn and marvel in this ancient, magical subterranean world that until now has remained unexplored for millions of years. (50 guests maximum capacity.)
Metal Maya packages start at $1399 per person and are available now at this location.
Metallica's tenth studio album, Hardwired … to Self-Destruct, has been certified platinum by the RIAA for having sold over a million copies. The commemorative plaques were presented to the band by Blackened Recordings executives at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
In addition to the news, Metallica have dropped a second official music video for their current single, "Now That We're Dead." Directed by Brett Murray, the live clip was filmed during the band's Mexico City stop on their current Worldwired Tour. The video follows up the original clip, which was directed by Herring & Herring. "Now That We're Dead" can be seen below.
Hardwired … to Self-Destruct was named Revolver's "Album of the Year" in 2016. "It's weird to think that something that we love doing is loved by other people so much," said frontman James Hetfield in an interview for our December 2016 issue. "Because honestly, we're writing these songs for ourselves, and the fact that other people like them still blows me away. And after 35 years, having an impact on people like that… I really appreciate the fact that it's accepted by so many people, especially you guys." Lars Ulrich added, "Listen, 35 years ago when we started out, we didn't know that there would be another 34 years in front of us. I mean, back in the '80s, with Reagan and Brezhnev and the talk of nuclear war, who the fuck knew that the Earth would still be even fucking bouncing around in the universe 35 years later? So the fact that we're still here, and you guys are awesome enough to not only run a magazine, but to say that our record deserves all these accolades, I don't even know where to begin with any of that stuff. So maybe I'd better just leave it there! [Laughs] Thanks for always supporting us, and for supporting everything in metal and hard rock."