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Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth + Godsmack Headline 2013 Heavy MTL Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:49:29 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 Heavy MTL festival has been revealed, with Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth and Godsmack leading the way. This year's event is scheduled for August 10 and 11 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau and will feature two solid days of metal and hard rock acts.

Godsmack, Van Halen + Avenged Sevenfold to Headline Wisconsin's 2013 Rock USA Festival

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:00:59 +0000

The annual Rock USA Festival set for this summer in Oshkosh, Wis., has expanded to a four-day event this year, scheduled for July 17-20. The nonstop rock fest that promises to “break a few rules” just announced its lineup with an eclectic mix of headliners ranging from Avenged Sevenfold and Godsmack to Bret Michaels and Van Halen.

Shaffee's 420 Hit Of The Day — "Afterlife" by Avenged Sevenfold

Shaffee — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:20:24 +0000

The 420 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE. Today’s 420 [...]

Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows Squashes Rumor of The Rev Cameo in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:58:37 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold turn up as performing characters in the new 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' video game, but there have been a few people suggesting that late drummer The Rev also makes a guest appearance as a grainy figure in the balcony. However, singer M. Shadows says that any likeness to their drummer was purely unintentional and was not something they signed off on.

Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows: 'We Have About Six Songs' for New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:15:45 +0000

There may have been questions at one point as to whether or not Avenged Sevenfold would continue after supporting the ‘Nightmare’ disc as a tribute to late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, but the band is definitely progressing toward a new album. Singer M. Shadows tells The Pulse of Radio (excerpted by Blabbermouth) that the [...]

Avenged Sevenfold Members Guest on Machine Gun Kelly Track

Chad Bowar — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:00:31 +0000

Rap/metal collaborations have been common since Anthrax and Public Enemy teamed up for ‘Bring the Noise.’ Now, Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows and guitarist Synyster Gates have lent their talents to a new song by hip-hop artist Machine Gun Kelly. ‘Save Me’ (listen below) is the opening song on Kelly’s debut album ‘Lace Up,’ which was [...]

5 Classic Video Games That Would Be Made Better By Avenged Sevenfold

Andy Green — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:00:27 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold has unleashed their latest track to tickle the brains of gamers as they lay waste to their foes in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The track is called 'Carry On' and you can actually let it consume your brain by listening to it HERE. The track is so badass, we started thinkin' about other video game franchises that could be made better by the tunage of the mighty A7X.

Rocktagon- 12 Stones VS Avenged Sevenfold

Jackie — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:07:24 +0000

with over 2,000 votes 12 Stones wins again! It may be a tough battle tonight though they will be challenging the new single from Avenged Sevenfold! Vote below in the poll and listen up around 8:30PM when the rocktagon begins on 'GRD!

12 Stones- Psycho

Avenged Sevenfold- Carry On

Listen to New Avenged Sevenfold Song 'Carry On'

Dave Kim — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:33:53 +0000

It's been quite some time since we've heard anything new from Avenged Sevenfold. The last album released by the band was 2010's Nightmare. Fans can now rejoice as A7X have unleashed a brand new track for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops II video game entitled "Carry On." Scroll down to the bottom of the page and listen for yourself.

Metallica Announce Orion Music Festival to Take Place in New Jersey

Dave Kim — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:56 +0000

Metallica have revealed the news that they were teasing over the weekend. The metal icons announced this afternoon that they are curating a music and lifestyle festival this summer in New Jersey. The diverse lineup includes Modest Mouse, Avenged Sevenfold, Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant and more. The Orion Festival will take place June 23-24 [...]

Win Rockstar Energy Drink Gear and Tickets to the 2011 Uproar Festival

Dave Kim — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:11:18 +0000

The 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival is less than a week away, and GRD wants to give you some badass Rockstar Energy Drink and Kicker gear, as well as tickets to see Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape the Fate, September 20 to Van Andel Arena! Find out how to enter after the jump.

Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, More to Headline Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:00:33 +0000

Grand Rapids will be rocked to its core as the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival sets its eyes on Van Andel Arena September 20. Get ready for this lineup: Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate are all scheduled to hit the stage! The Uproar Festival was [...]

Rock On The Range Celebrates Its 5th Year

lordfrieza2000 — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:41:44 +0000

If you missed Rock On The Range this year, it was quite the spectacle. So many great bands performed over the three-day weekend at Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. A few of my favorites were A Day To Remember, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Pop Evil and of course A Perfect Circle, who closed out the festival Sunday night

Avenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates Sits Down With Dave Kim at Rock On The Range

Dave Kim — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:44:54 +0000

Saturday night's Rock On The Range headliner Avenged Sevenfold certainly did not disappoint when they possessed the main stage. Led by lead singer M. Shadows' ferocious vocals, A7X took the Columbus, OH crowd through a brutal journey that both continued to pay tribute to their fallen brother, original drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, and help the band go forward. I was lucky enough to speak to guitarist Synyster Gates before Avenged's set.

Avenged Sevenfold Release New Song for "Call of Duty: Black Ops"

Dave Kim — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:46:40 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold have released a new song for the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops. The track, appropriately titled “Not Ready To Die”, is available on the latest CoD downloadable map pack “Escalation”. A7X frontman M. Shadows spoke with Revolver about the song. “We had a little break between the Nightmare After Christmas tour [...]

A Perfect Circle, A7X, Disturbed, More to Headline ROTR

Dave Kim — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:24:16 +0000

Another day, another concert announcement. Rock On The Range has revealed its lineup for this year’s event and it’s HUGE! A Perfect Circle (HELL YEAH!), Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Korn, and a ton more are scheduled to perform May 21-22 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. Other bands include Stone Sour, A Day To Remember, hometown [...]

Avenged Sevenfold part with drummer Mike Portnoy

Dave Kim — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:03:48 +0000

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy revealed that he has parted ways with Avenged Sevenfold. Portnoy posted the following on his Facebook page: Yes, the rumours are true…sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end… The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me…I had a great time with them [...]