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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Help Jackie Interview All The Bands At Rock On The Range

Jackie — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:10 +0000

As a lot of you have figured out I can be a bit awkward at times. Interviewing is where my awkwardness reigns supreme! Now I have gotten the amazing opportunity to travel with my fellow musketeers... Steve the Web Guy and Shaffee to Columbus, Ohio to see Rock On The Range, and interview basically every rock star we play... Hopefully you are quickly seeing the problem, are you saying to yourself; "Oh no WGRD, how the hell are we going to get an epic interview if Jackie is doing it?!?" Well, I will tell you how!

Rival Sons Swinging By The Intersection in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:49:29 +0000

97.9 GRD is proud to bring one of our favorite new bands, Long Beach, Calif. rockers Rival Sons, to Grand Rapids next month! Rival Sons will make a visit to BeerCity USA May 29 at The Intersection. This is their only announced North American date so far. The group released their third studio album Head [...]

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates, Black Sabbath have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Silversun Pickups Set to Headline The Intersection in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:20:12 +0000

The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids has been booking great concerts in 2013. That trend continues with their latest show as Los Angeles alt-rockers Silversun Pickups will perform at the venue in June. Silversun Pickups have been touring in support of their fourth studio album Neck of the Woods, which was released almost a year ago. [...]

Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying + More Coming to The Intersection June 16!

Ned — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:53 +0000

This summer is so far, turning out the be the "Most Metal Summer of All Time." So many great shows are showing up to the Grand Rapids area, my ears will be bleeding from the upcoming metal massacres. Not only are bands like Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, and Behemoth coming to the Intersection...you can add Killswitch Engage to that list.

Black Sabbath Announce Late 2013 European Tour

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:59:13 +0000

Black Sabbath are slowly but surely adding to their tour itinerary. The metal masters, who have announced shows in Australia and at Ozzfest Japan this year, just tacked on a late 2013 run that will cover Europe.

Pearl Jam + Queens of the Stone Age Collaborate Onstage at Lollapalooza Chile

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:00:24 +0000

A mass of hard-hitting rock bands took to the Chilean installment of Lollapalooza 2013, boasting brilliant performances and insane jam sessions. Not only did Pearl Jam and Queens of the Stone Age deliver full sets, but members of each act joined their respective counterparts for some Pearl / Queens collaborations in front of the 70,000-person crowd.

Behemoth, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth + More Coming to The Intersection!

Ned — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:00:51 +0000

THIS IS THE SHOW I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Just look at that lineup! If you are headbanging metal head like myself, this is ranks up there as one of the 'SICKEST' shows to hit The Intersection! I have been waiting for these bands to come to Grand Rapids. I would have never thought all in one show!

Fear Factory, Symphony X + More Lead Initial Acts for 2014 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:51:06 +0000

It's never too early to start planning ahead and the organizers for the annual 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise are whetting fans appetites by unveiling the first eight performers for the early 2014 voyage. They include Fear Factory, Symphony X, Overkill, Death Angel, Soilwork, Septicflesh, Finntroll and Dark Tranquillity.

Falling in Reverse Announce 2013 West Coast Vans Warped Tour Swing

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000

Falling in Reverse have circled June on their calendar for their next major jaunt. The band will return to the Vans Warped Tour stage, playing select shows on the run this year. The group will play the West Coast swing of the Vans Warped Tour, beginning June 15 at the tour kickoff at Seattle’s White [...]

Pop Evil Unveil 'Onyx' Album Art, Track Listing + Tour Dates

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:32:26 +0000

Pop Evil fans are just getting used to the band's rocking new single 'Trenches,' and there's more where that came from. The group's new album, 'Onyx,' arrives May 8 and the band just unveiled the full track listing and the disc's cover art.

Mastodon and Machinehead Coming to The Intersection July 11th!

Ned — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:32:46 +0000

Last time Mastodon graced us with their presence, they brought with them an arsenal of metal sharing the stage with Opeth. The show SOLD OUT! The 'metal' was powerful that night, and Mastodon tore up the stage. Apparently, they could not get enough of Grand Rapids, so they have decided to make the trip back. This time though, they are bringing MORE METAL with MACHINEHEAD!

Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + More Confirmed for 2013 All Stars Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:59:41 +0000

A huge lineup has just been announced for the 2013 All Stars Tour. Coming from many different 'core' backgrounds, the package tour will feature Every Time I Die as headliners, along with Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + many more.

Limp Bizkit Coming to The Orbit Room on May 10th!

Ned — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:07:48 +0000

Before I became a Metal Head, I went through many different phases of music before I discovered the greatness and brutality that is metal. Limp Bizkit's Significant Other was the VERY first CD I ever bought, so there is a piece of my heart with these guys. After many rumors, new album, etc. Limp Bizkit is making a stop here in Grand Rapids!

Korn Announce Headlining 2013 U.S. Tour Dates With Brian 'Head' Welch in Lineup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:24:35 +0000

Korn have just announced the latest phase of original guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's integration back into the band's touring lineup. Although Head's spot in Korn isn't permanent quite yet, all signs point to great things ahead. With that sentiment in mind, Korn have just revealed a batch of tour dates which will feature Head performing headlining U.S. shows with the band for the first time since 2004.

Inaugural 'Heavy Metal + Popular Culture International Conference' Coming to Ohio

Chad Childers — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:59:32 +0000

Colleges are for learning on a wide variety of subject matters and you can now include heavy metal among them as Bowling Green State University will host the first 'Heavy Metal and Popular Culture International Conference' next month. The event, which runs April 4-7, was founded by BGSU's Jeremy Wallach, Esther Clinton and Brian Hickam -- all metal fans who got the idea while attending similar heavy metal educational conferences in Europe.

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Live With Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:22 +0000

Legendary thrashers Anthrax have been busting out some mind-blowing surprises lately. On Wednesday night (March 27), Anthrax brought both legendary guitarist Slash and iconic Public Enemy rapper Chuck D onstage on Los Angeles. Now comes news that last night in San Francisco, Anthrax were joined by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett for an explosive live performance of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

Vans Warped Tour '13 Offers Diversity With Hard Rock + Metal Presence

Chad Childers — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:03:10 +0000

The traditionally punk-leaning Vans Warped Tour continues to evolve and 2013 features one of the most diverse lineups the festival has ever had. Tour founder Kevin Lyman stated Thursday night (March 28) during the Vans Warped Tour kickoff press conference in Los Angeles that the diversity the tour has now is more in line with the [...]

Evanescence's Troy McLawhorn Filling in for Sevendust Guitarist Clint Lowery on Tour

Chad Childers — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:00:07 +0000

Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery is taking a step back from the road temporarily, but the band has moved quickly to fill the void, selecting Evanescence's Troy McLawhorn to sit in on guitar during Lowery's absence. The Sevendust rocker is taking the time away to be at home with his lovely wife Tara as they await the birth of their daughter. This will be the couple's second child. They wed in 2010 and already have a son, born the same year.