About a week ago, the Smashing Pumpkins announced their plans for a fall arena tour set to kick off in early October. While the cities for the trek were announced, the dates and locations were still a mystery until now.
The Jay-Z-led ‘Made in America’ is ready to take place next week, but one prominent artist on the bill has bowed out at the last minute. Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell was among the top-billed performers for the festival, but it was just announced that a scheduling conflict is taking him away from the event.
Metallica filmed their 3D concerts for their upcoming film in Vancouver, Canada, adding a third show on Aug. 27 with a $5 ticket price and a condition. It was certainly not your average Metallica concert, as cameras and drum kits were moved between each song to accommodate the shooting of extra footage and close-ups to grab the imagery needed for the film. Despite that seeming annoyance and obstructed view, fans would be rewarded with something even more nvaluable, as pointed out by frontman James Hetfield.
Dave Grohl told the massive crowd watching his Foo Fighters perform at the Reading festival on Sunday night (Aug. 26) in Reading, England that the concert would be the band’s last show for a long time — directly contradicting the Foo Fighters’ itinerary, which has four more U.S. festival appearances still scheduled for 2012.
A lot of rockers may lean to the left, but there are still some who either fully support the right side of politics or at least are willing to play a major event like the Republican National Convention. On the rock side, the big “get” is 3 Doors Down, who will make their way to Tampa this week to perform as part of the ramp up to the announcement of the Republican ticket.
Say, you missed For Today on the Vans Warped Tour this past summer? Don’t sweat it. The Christian metalcore band are hitting the road again this fall, as the guy have just announced a headlining tour of the states. The trek kicks off Oct. 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., and runs through Nov. 11 in Greensboro, N.C. Bands slated to open are some of Christian metal’s heaviest names, including Impending Doom, Sleeping Giant, the Chariot, Texas in July and Hundredth.
August 25, 2012 The Carnival of Madness tour stopped by downtown Grand Rapids this past Thursday (August 23) as part of Rock the Rapids. Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm and Cavo provided a solid night for rock fans to enjoy. Take a look at our photo gallery to re-live the experience or see what you missed.
The Word Alive are garnering a lot of buzz these days. The guys entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame last month with their harrowing track ‘Entirety.’ Now, the band have unleashed the official music video for the track via Alternative Press.
Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation are commemorating their 15 year musical career with a very special show called ‘Elements’ in Antwerpen, Belgium, later this year.
August 22, 2012 The 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival boasted a heavy lineup for its Rock The Rapids appearance Tuesday night (August 21). Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, P.O.D. - who filled in for Papa Roach - and Adelitas Way kept the crowd energy high throughout the show. Check out our photos from UPROAR by scrolling down below.
August 22, 2012 Hey GRD Freeloaders, our good friends at Miller Lite have pitched in to help cut costs on a limited amount of tickets for our GRD Carnival Of Madness Tour that hits Rock The Rapids downtown GR tomorrow. Get a ticket to see Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm & New Medicine for only $25! Hurry the offer is good for today only.
Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe is thrilled to be back onstage – so thrilled that he actually got in more stage time than what his band was allotted over the weekend. The vocalist took the opportunity to join Prong onstage during their set at Saturday’s Knotfest show in Somerset, Wis.
