On the heels of the release of their new album Ultra Beatdown this week, DragonForce is popping up everywhere! Where are they today? Featured on imeem. Head on over to the DragonForce imeem page to see "Heroes of Our Time" leave some comments and make DragonForce friends.
15 QUESTIONS WITH DRAGONFORCE'S FRENCH ASSASSIN - 8.28.2008
The Rockstar Mayhem FestivalYouTube channel posted an interview with our favourite frenchy, Dragonforce's Frederic Leclercq. Watch Fred answer 15 questions about some very random things such as what makes him cry (hahah, E.T.) and what Spice girl he would be.
When Rhapsody caught up with Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn (#3) at the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, things were looking up for the infamous metal collective. After nearly three years away, the nine masked members -- Sid Wilson (turnables), Joey Jordison (drums), Paul Gray (bass), Fehn (percussion), Jim Root (guitars), Craig "133" Jones (samples/media), Shawn "Clown" Crahan (percussion), Mick Thomson (guitars) and Corey Taylor (vocals) -- were back out on the touring circuit with two singles dominating the airwaves and a new album in the pipeline. "You always wonder if you're going to be able to keep up, but we're a touring band," explains Fehn. "When we're on the road is when we're the best."
We are psyched to be heading out on a new tour this November with our good friends - Turisas. Because you have been such amazing fans, we wanted to offer you the chance to purchase presale tickets before the general public (and at low service fees). Not only will you get the opportunity to grab presale tickets before everyone else, you’ll also get a chance to purchase a special VIP ticket that also comes with a Meet and Greet with DragonForce or Early Entry into the venue AND a one year membership in the official DragonForce fan club (when it launches in Fall 2008).
The show is going to be amazing and the new fan club will give you access to a member's only website with exclusive content, private fan club only message board, contests and promotional opportunities throughout the year. Now is your chance to get awesome tickets, either meet DragonForce or get into the venue early and snag a one year membership to the official fan club. These tickets are bound to go quickly, so GO HERE to purchase your tickets now. See you on the road!
Wednesday, September 3rd, visit MySpace Music for the exclusive worldwide premiere of the first video from Shogun, "Down From the Sky." You won't want to miss it.
THE MOMENT YOU MAGGOTS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR - 8.26.2008
Slipknot released its fourth album, All Hope is Gone, on Roadrunner Records today, August 26, 2008. The album was recorded in Slipknot's home state and is co-produced by the band and Dave Fortman.
"The nine" spent their summer laying waste to arenas in North America as they headlined the first annual Rock Star Energy Mayhem Festival. As Slipknot's first tour in three years, maggots all around the globe tore shit up while getting the first taste, with songs from the albumsuch as the single "Psychosocial" and the title track, All Hope Is Gone.
The album promises to blend elements of 2004's Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses) and 2001's Iowa, while adding a perspective, freshness and depth that only three years apart can bring. The first single "Psychosocial" will be delivered to radio on June 30 and will be available digitally on July 1.
Track Listing
1. Execute 2. Gematria (The Killing Name) 3. Sulfur 4. Psychosocial 5. Dead Memories 6. Vendetta 7. Butcher's Hook 8. Gehenna 9. This Cold Black 10. Wherein Lies Continue 11. Snuff 12. All Hope Is Gone
The special edition is a 2 disc CD/DVD set featuring 3 bonus tracks, expanded artwork and "Nine: The Making Of All Hope Is Gone" - a 35 minute documentary directed by Clown.
The tracklisting is below: 1. .execute. 2. Gematria (The Killling Name) 3. Sulfur 4. Psychosocial 5. Dead Memories 6. Vendetta 7. Butcher's Hook 8. Gehenna 9. This Cold Black 10. Wherein Lies Continue 11. Snuff 12. All Hope Is Gone 13. Child Of Burning Time 14. Vermilion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Mix) 15. 'Til We Die
And if you maggots haven't yet crawled over to your local CD store, the album is streaming on-demand on iheartmusic.com, courtesy of Clear Channel Musichere.
Imagine my surprise when I came across VH1's 100 Greatest Rock Songs viewer poll. Right there smack in the middle are Megadeth's "Peace Sells" and Nickelback's "How You Remind Me."
Now, you know what kind of a fan you are and of whom, so run along over there and show either (or both!) the love plus your other 8 selections for the top 10.
If you feel like letting us know your pics in comments, enter your top 10 below once you're done. We like to watch y'all argue.
DRAGONFORCE IS HEADLINING THIS FALL FOR THE FIRST TOUR IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW ALBUM, ULTRA BEATDOWN!
Fresh off their massively successful stint on the main stage of this summer's inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest, DragonForce aren't content to take a break. The band will hit the U.S. for a six-week headline tour that hits major markets, supporting their new album, Ultra Beatdown, which lands on retail shelves on August 26. DragonForce are a touring machine, but their last headline tour occured two years ago in September 2006. It was a sold-out spectacle that cemented the band's reputation as a live powerhouse, so it's time for the band to once again topline a bill! Turisas will serve as main support for the tour, which kicks off on November 1 and runs through December 19.
DragonForce have absolutely erupted since the release of 2006's Inhuman Rampage, which has sold over 300,000 copies and counting. They've captured the hearts and hands of Guitar Hero 3 fans with their masterful guitar wizardry and have graced the January 2008 cover of Revolver as well as the covers of Guitar World and Decibel. The accolades on Ultra Beatdown keep pouring in, with Alternative Press lauding the band as "poised to enter the relatively underoccupied pantheon of British metal."
DragonForce are an international "force" of nature, fusing virtuoso levels of guitar work with a fun-filled live aesthetic. Tour dates are as follows, with the pre-sale beginning today at 3 PM local time. Pre-sale tickets, along with newly launched fan club packages, will be available at https://tixx1.artistarena.com/dragonforce/. Fans can go to www.dragonforce.com for more ticket information, as well.
Corey Taylor and Shawn "Clown" Crahan inside the HARD ATTACK studios as they come bearing insight into the new beast of a record called All Hope Is Gone, out in stores now!
You'll hear tracks off the new Slipknot and music from their other various collaborations and projects including Stone Sour, To My Surprise, Damageplan, Soulfly, Murderdolls, Walls Of Jericho, Apocalyptica, and more!
GC aka Ground Control Magazine reviewed our New Jersey rockstars, The Parlor Mob as well as talking to the singer, Mark Melicia, about this and that.
"Formed in 2004, The Parlor Mob started out as a very different creature from the hard rocking entity they are today. Initially called What About Frank?, guitarists David Rosen and Paul Ritchie, bassist Nick Villapiano, drummer Sam Bey and singer Melicia drew notice as a progressive rock-influenced band that also won some punk rock hearts on the Warped Tour in 2005. In 2006, the band changed its name to The Parlor Mob (a name the band felt was more in keeping with what they were doing musically) and signed to Capitol Records where they recorded a four-song EP. Unfortunately, the label was experiencing difficulty and the EP was never released and soon - when Capitol and Virgin records merged - the group found themselves lost in the shuffle and without a label. At that point Roadrunner Records stepped in and saved the day. Now gearing up for a tour across Canada, The Parlor Mob is poised to remind a record buying public that, while it might have bee n a long time since they rock n' rolled, there are still some bands that remember how."
Read more of where that came from as well as the interview, here.
SHOCKING CRADLE OF FILTH NEW ALBUM REVELATIONS - 8.25.2008
View the shocking new cover artwork for the uncoming Cradle of Filth album Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder by clicking HERE.
That's not all, at the same location beginning August 27th at 12:01 AM EST you will have the chance to download "Tragic Kingdom", the first dastardly track off of the album, for 24 hours. All you have to do is click on the above link, enter in your information, and you will be able to download "Tragic Kingdom" during that time span.
Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder desecrates shevles come 10.28.
If you're in the Downers Grove, IL, area and you're itching to celebrate the release of DragonForce's new album Ultra Beatdown, head over to Best Buy (1432 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL) from 6-8PM!
They're throwing a kick ass album release party in the Musical Instrument Room! You can win prizes including DragonForce posters, Xbox games, and even a DragonForce autographed guitar.
That's not all, if you're one of the first 50 people to buy Ultra Beatdown, you get a free autographed CD booklet!
