Yearly Archives: 2011
Tuesday Trivia: Heavy metal shootout
This week’s Tuesday Trivia is inspired by the recent tragic shootings in Tuscon, Arizona. When I say inspired, don’t worry, this post isn’t my manifesto on doing something similar because I watched this on TV and it made me do it. No, the voices in my head are drowned out by all the loud music I play.
By now you’ve probably figured out what I’m talking about. Bang bang.
1/2 of Big Four do bass clinics
The other David in Megadeth (you know, the nice one) is joining forces with Anthrax‘s Frank Bello for two Hartke bass clinics. What are bass clinics? We don’t know either.
Anyway, they will happen later next month (25th and 26th) in New York and Boston. The first one is free, the second one isn’t. But hey, you can win some shit, so why not? One of the prizes… The Big Four DVD… Hmm, I wonder who they got the idea from? Hint hint.
So everyone associated with The Big Four is busy nowadays, huh? That’s good to know… Someone needs to show the world music used to be done with real instruments, not with Macbooks.
We stole got this news from Blabbermouth, so go here for more details. We also stole got the poster, make the jump to see it.
Dave is gonna be busy this summer
After news broke that The Big Four would only do one U.S. show, many gullible hopeful fans were expecting more dates to be added. Well, maybe this news will make them reconsider, as Dave and co. will be busy this summer with their own tour.
“Disturbed and Godsmack are rumored to be topping the bill on this summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour, which is expected to kick off sometime in July. Also scheduled to appear are Megadeth, Machine Head, In Flames, Suicide Silence and Unearth, among others.“ writes Blabbermouth. Full details tomorrow, January 26th.
Read full article here.
Tough luck, guys. Seems like Megadeth is busy touring with Disturbed and Godsmack… Who cares about Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, right? Maybe you get lucky and Sully Erna performs some of his amazing solo stuff, too. Fingers crossed!
Only one American Big Four show?
Ever since “The Big Four tour” rumors hit last year, American fans were expecting an American leg. It didn’t happen in 2010, but after great DVD sales, the rumors started flying around that it will happen. Finally, yesterda, an announcement was made. American fans went crazy.
Unfortunately the announcement today is that there will be only one U.S. show… In Indio, California. On April 23rd. The news post on Metallica.com clearly states it’s the only one for this year:
“It’s true — this is indeed the only scheduled stop in America this go around, so we’re hoping that you can head West to join us”
Read full post here.
Now, of course, they could do more dates next year. It’s way too big of a cash cow to just ignore the American demand. But that statement says it all, plus the poster clearly says “first and only time in the U.S.” so if you don’t live in (or close to) California and you can’t make it, you’ll have to wait.
Anyways, it’s called The Big Four Festival and tickets go on sale this Friday (Jan 28th) on Ticketmaster. They have an official site which you can access here. They also have the Facebook page we told you about. The poster is after the jump.
New Music Videos by Ozzy and Death Angel
Who loves music videos? Raise your hands. I don’t see no raised hands. Maybe because I’m sitting all alone in front of my computer and I don’t see a point in lifting my hand when no one’s around to see it. I should have asked that question when people are actually around. Plan B: “Don’t ask questions, just state your own opinion and don’t give a damn about what anybody else thinks.” I don’t like music videos, they bore me to death. If I want to listen to music, I’ll just turn on music. I don’t need YouTube for that.
But anyhow, for those who actually care for music videos, I got two brand new videos for you. Ozzy Osbourne released a music video for ‘Let it Die’. ‘Let it Die’ eh? That’s what your fans said. Also, Death Angel released a video for ‘River of Rapture’. Watch both videos after the jump, or do as I do and well, don’t.
