Metal Injection

Last I looked the economy was still in the shitter, so the theme of this year's preface is doing SXSW on the (relative) cheap. The main misconception that I hear about SXSW – even among fellow Austinites – is that it costs a fortune to attend. Yes, it's true that if you plan on attending [...]

Halloween is not just a time for awesome pumpkin carvings, it's a time to play dress up. While my Danzig costume didn't go exactly as planned, it still got some good laughs. That's what Halloween is about… just having some fun, and perhaps a few LULz. Which is why, we've scoured the social networks to [...]

It's Wednesday, and this week just won't end! I want it to end so that I can get my ass on the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, I simply cannot wait any longer. Are we there yet? No, we're not, but at least there are a bunch of new tunes to keep us busy until [...]

The weekend is finally here. I'm kicking it off by starting my new show on SiriusXM Liquid Metal tonight, and I'm really pumped about that. It's basically all I've been thinking about all week. But, there were still a ton of huge stories that broke this week, so let's recap, shall we? Our biggest story this week [...]

A few weeks ago Dave Mustaine revealed that the line-up for the 2012 iteration of Gigantour will feature Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. The tour kicks off on January 26th in Camden, NJ and goes on for a month, wrapping up in Denver, CO on February 28th. Here is the full listing of ates [...]

Dave Mustaine already blew the lid on this earlier this month, but it is officially confirmed now. Motörhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil will join Megadeth on the next run of Gigantour, scheduled to kick off in January. From Megadeth's official Twitter: Megadeth is excited to re-launch Gigantour with metal heavyweights Motörhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. Dates [...]

Looks like this year's Music As A Weapon tour will feature two stages. As previously reported, Disturbed will headline and will bring Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil and Chimaira with them. Today, the first second stage acts have been announced and they are Metal Injection favorites Suicide Silence as well as Bury Your Dead. Also, the [...]

> DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have posted the following teaser for their upcoming album. As we previously reported, guitarist Ben Weinman was quoted as saying "This record will molest you" > GENGHIS TRON have announced a full U.S. tour with KYLESA from March 8th to April 12th. Venues and other details will be announced shortly. > [...]