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Twitter - Trent Reznor

Just a couple days after Eric Avery backed out of Nine Inch Nails, the industrial rockers have recruited former member Robin Finck to rejoin the group. NIN mastermind Trent Reznor revealed the news in a tweet to his fans.

Eric Avery, best known as the founding bassist of Jane's Addiction, decided to exit Nine Inch Nails after being announced as a new member of the revived group earlier this year. Avery stated he was overwhelmed by the band's touring commitments. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-17T15:30:00+00:00 Chicago's Riot Fest Announces Initial 2013 Lineup http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/17/chicagos-riot-fest-announces-initial-2013-lineup/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/17/chicagos-riot-fest-announces-initial-2013-lineup/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/17/chicagos-riot-fest-announces-initial-2013-lineup/#comments

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The initial list of bands playing Chicago's 2013 Riot Fest has been unveiled and it features a number of prominent punk, rock, alternative and metal acts. Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 are two of the three headliners, with the third act a mystery as of now.

The three-day event, taking place Sept. 13-15 in Chicago's Humboldt Park, will also feature such bands as Violent Femmes, Motorhead, Rancid, AFI, Sublime With Rome, Pierce the Veil and the Devil Wears Prada, among dozens of other acts. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-17T13:00:00+00:00 As I Lay Dying Vacate Slot on Killswitch Engage Tour http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/as-i-lay-dying-vacate-slot-on-killswitch-engage-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/as-i-lay-dying-vacate-slot-on-killswitch-engage-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/as-i-lay-dying-vacate-slot-on-killswitch-engage-tour/#comments Filed under:


Metal Blade Records

As I Lay Dying have officially dropped off their upcoming North American tour with Killswitch Engage, and the news comes as no surprise as AILD frontman Tim Lambesis remains incarcerated on alleged murder-for-hire charges.

The band made the announcement on their Facebook page, stating: "In light of recent events, As I Lay Dying will unfortunately not be taking part in the upcoming tour with Killswitch Engage. Given the circumstances, we feel that it is best for the band to be off the road while the current situation gets sorted. We'd like to thank all of our fans for their ongoing support at this difficult time." ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-16T17:00:00+00:00 Ronnie James Dio Remembered by His Widow Wendy Three Years After His Death http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/ronnie-james-dio-remembered/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/ronnie-james-dio-remembered/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/ronnie-james-dio-remembered/#comments Filed under:


Facebook: Official Ronnie James Dio Fanpage

Today (May 16) marks the third anniversary of Ronnie James Dio's death. The iconic Black Sabbath / Rainbow / Dio / Heaven & Hell vocalist gave his all to music for over 50 years before succumbing to stomach cancer in 2010. To celebrate the live of Ronnie and to mourn his passing, the singer's widow, Wendy Dio, released a tribute to her late husband.

No vocalist in rock and metal history can claim a career quite like Ronnie James Dio's. After playing in various projects including Elf, former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore recruited Dio to front Rainbow in 1975. The singer's booming voice put himself in the periphery of Black Sabbath, who invited Dio to take the place of Ozzy Osbourne after the 'Prince of Darkness' was fired by Tony Iommi in 1979. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-16T15:00:00+00:00 Memorial Celebration Set for Late Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/memorial-slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/memorial-slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/16/memorial-slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman/#comments Filed under:


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Two weeks after the tragic passing of legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, the band has announced a memorial celebration to honor his legacy. The event will take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on May 23.

Hanneman died on May 2 at the age of 49. Despite a battle with necrotizing fasciitis that was apparently contracted from spider bite, the actual cause of death was revealed to be alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-16T11:15:00+00:00 Nine Inch Nails Lose Bassist Eric Avery http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/nine-inch-nails-lose-bassist-eric-avery/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/nine-inch-nails-lose-bassist-eric-avery/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/nine-inch-nails-lose-bassist-eric-avery/#comments Filed under:


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Nine Inch Nails have just lost their new bassist. Eric Avery, who formerly played the four-string for Jane's Addiction, has left Nine Inch Nails after feeling "overwhelmed" by the band's upcoming tour schedule.

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor made the announcement of Avery's involvement with the band in February of this year, but just as quickly as Avery joined Nine Inch Nails, he's pulled out of NIN's touring plans, leaving a vacancy in the group's lineup. Avery broke the news publicly via his personal Facebook account, making it clear that his decision is a bittersweet one. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-15T17:15:00+00:00 Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe Calls for Caution in New Essay http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/lamb-of-god-frontman-randy-blythe-calls-for-caution-in-new-essay/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/lamb-of-god-frontman-randy-blythe-calls-for-caution-in-new-essay/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/lamb-of-god-frontman-randy-blythe-calls-for-caution-in-new-essay/#comments

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The past year of Randy Blythe's life has been a roller-coaster ride of emotion. After being jailed in the Czech Republic on accusations of manslaughter stemming from a 2010 concert incident, the Lamb of God singer was found not guilty on all charges in March of this year.

Now, as Lamb of God are set to kick off a North American tour tomorrow (May 15), Blythe reflects on the events of the past year and remembers the 19-year-old fan who died from a fall at that 2010 concert. He also asks fans to be cautious when they attend metal shows. Below is a portion of Blythe's essay, with a link to the entire piece below: ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-15T14:45:00+00:00 Puddle of Mudd Frontman Arrested in Alleged Domestic Disturbance Incident http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-arrested-in-alleged-domestic-disturbance/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-arrested-in-alleged-domestic-disturbance/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/puddle-of-mudd-frontman-arrested-in-alleged-domestic-disturbance/#comments Filed under:


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It's been a tumultuous and troubled time in Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin's life. Within the past two years, the rock singer has faced charges related to drug possession, tax evasion, public intoxication and driving with a suspended license, but this latest charge is perhaps Scantlin's most serious allegation to date.

According to TMZ, Scantlin was taken into custody on the afternoon of May 13 after an alleged domestic disturbance between the Puddle of Mudd frontman and his ex-wife, Jessica. The rocker apparently acted violently against his former bride, which was witnessed by a number of people. Scantlin reportedly shook his wife in an aggressive manner and dragged her by her shirt and/or arm. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-15T13:00:00+00:00 Linkin Park Tapped as Headliners of the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Fest http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/linkin-park-tapped-as-headliners-of-the-2013-sunset-strip-music/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/linkin-park-tapped-as-headliners-of-the-2013-sunset-strip-music/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/15/linkin-park-tapped-as-headliners-of-the-2013-sunset-strip-music/#comments Filed under:


James Minchin, Warner Bros. Records

After previously announcing that their February show in Las Vegas would be their only North American gig of 2013, Linkin Park couldn't pass up the opportunity to headline the upcoming 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles.

The event, which has featured headliners Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne in the past, take place every summer on the famed Sunset Strip, with multiple bands playing at several venues and outdoors. This year's festival takes place Aug. 1-3, with Linkin Park performing on Aug. 3. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-15T11:30:00+00:00 Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman's Cause of Death Revealed http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/10/slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman-cause-of-death-revealed/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/10/slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman-cause-of-death-revealed/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/10/slayer-guitarist-jeff-hanneman-cause-of-death-revealed/#comments

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Cause of Death Revealed(C)AndrewStuartPhotos.com

The band Slayer announced in a press release today (May 10) that lead guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who was a legendary figure in heavy metal, died of "alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver."

Hanneman's passing was announced on May 3, prompting early speculation that prior health issues brought on by a necrotizing fasciitis infection that resulted from a spider bite may have been to blame.

A public memorial is to be held, the date for which has not yet been confirmed. ]]> EntertainmentFacebookJeff HannemanNecrotizing FasciitisSlayerTwitter Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-10T15:45:00+00:00 HIM Cancel North American Tour, Mastodon Working on New Album & More -- News Roundup http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/07/him-cancel-north-american-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/07/him-cancel-north-american-tour/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/07/him-cancel-north-american-tour/#comments Filed under:


HIM Cancel North American Tour Due to Frontman Ville Valo's IllnessPaul Harries

Unfortunately, Finnish rockers HIM have had to axe their North American tour due to frontman Ville Valo's health woes. The slew of dates were meant to kick off this week in Los Angeles, but it was announced in a press release that Valo has been diagnosed with a bout of severe asthma and presumptive pneumonia. HIM is expected to continue their tour later this summer. [Loudwire]

Heavy metal rockers Mastodon confirmed via the band's Facebook page that they are working on a new album, the followup to 2011's The Hunter. The band was also just confirmed to be playing this summer's Mayhem Fest. [MetalInsider] ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-07T14:15:00+00:00 Queens of the Stone Age 'I Appear Missing' Video Premiere (WATCH) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/06/queens-of-the-stone-age-i-appear-missing-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/06/queens-of-the-stone-age-i-appear-missing-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/06/queens-of-the-stone-age-i-appear-missing-video/#comments Filed under: , ,


New Queens of the Stone Age Song 'I Appear Missing' Gets a Creepy Animated Music Video

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Queens of the Stone Age has launched a gory animated video for their new song "I Appear Missing" off their forthcoming sixth full-length studio album, ...Like Clockwork.

The video, created by UK-based artist Boneface, follows our roughed-up hero on a painful-looking journey through a dystopian desert landscape, ultimately bringing him to a bleak end in a post-apocalyptic cityscape.

The new album, ...Like Clockwork -- which features a laundry list of famous contributors, including Sir Elton John, Dave Grohl, and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner -- comes out on June 4 via Matador. QOTSA diehards, get thee to Amazon to place your pre-order. ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-06T15:15:00+00:00 Eddie Van Halen Explains L.L. Cool J Collaboration in New Interview http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/02/eddie-van-halen-l-l-cool-j/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/02/eddie-van-halen-l-l-cool-j/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/05/02/eddie-van-halen-l-l-cool-j/#comments Filed under:


Eddie Van Halen Talks L.L. Cool J Collaboration on CNN's Piers Morgan LiveJamie McCarthy, Getty Images

Eddie Van Halen teamed up with L.L. Cool J to collaborate on two tracks for L.L.'s new album, Authentic. If that news had you scratching your head, no worries -- Van Halen will go on CNN's "Piers Morgan Live" tonight -- airing at 9PM ET/PT -- to talk about their union of anthemic rock and old-school hip-hop.

Van Halen had previously opened up in an interview with Guitar World about the collaboration, which includes tracks "Not Leaving You Tonight" and "We Are the Greatest" (don't be so modest, you guys!). Blink 182/Transplants drummer (and occasional reality TV star) Travis Barker also guests on "We Are the Greatest." ]]> Noisecreep Staff 2013-05-02T11:50:00+00:00 Sevendust Take NYC by Storm (EXCLUSIVE PHOTO GALLERY) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/sevendust-2013-photos/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/sevendust-2013-photos/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/sevendust-2013-photos/#comments Filed under: ,


Gino DePinto for AOL

Last week (April 17), Sevendust brought their infectious brand of hard rock to a packed Best Buy Theater in New York City. Noisecreep was on hand to see the Atlanta heavyweights (along with Coal Chamber, Lacuna Coil, and Candlelight Red) bring the house down with songs covering their entire discography, including the newly released Black Out the Sun album.

Sevendust were kind enough to grant us some backstage access at the show and let us turn our camera on them. You can check out our favorite photos from the night below the cut! ]]> sevendust Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-24T18:35:00+00:00 Black Water Rising Send a Big Middle Finger With 'Show No Mercy' (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/black-water-rising-show-no-mercy/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/black-water-rising-show-no-mercy/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/black-water-rising-show-no-mercy/#comments Filed under: ,


Freeman Promotions

Band: Black Water Rising
From: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Song: "Show No Mercy"
Album name: TBA
RIYL: '90s-era Corrosion of Conformity, Kyuss, Texas Hippie Coalition

About the song:

"It's is a song of empowerment about not letting anyone or anything keep you from achieving your goals in life. Basically a big middle finger to those who doubt what can be accomplished through sheer will and determination."

-Black Water Rising drummer Mike Meselsohn

]]> Black Water RisingBlackWaterRising Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-24T11:00:00+00:00 UPROAR Festival 2013 Lineup Announced http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/uproar-festival-2013-lineup/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/uproar-festival-2013-lineup/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/uproar-festival-2013-lineup/#comments Filed under: ,


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The 2013 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival lineup has just been announced. This year, the tour will feature Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, Coheed and Cambria and Circa Survive on the Rockstar Energy Main Stage. The Ernie Ball Festival Stage will host performances from Walking Papers (featuring Duff McKagan), Middle Class Rut, New Politics, Danko Jones, Chuck Shaffer Picture Show and the local Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands winner in each market.

The touring rock music and lifestyle festival will travel across North America from August 9 through September 15, 2013.

"I think it's going to be a fun tour and we're really looking forward to it. It's only going to happen that one time, that way, and you're going to be there," says Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains.

Tickets for most Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival shows go on sale Thursday, April 25 at Noon local time and are affordably priced between $10.25 and $89.75 (plus fees). Go to www.RockstarUPROAR.com and www.LiveNation.com for full details and to purchase tickets.
]]> alice in chainsAliceInChainsjanes addictionJanesAddictionupravlatoruproar Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-22T12:30:00+00:00 Candlelight Red, 'Feel the Same': Rockers Return With First Single From Sophomore Album (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/candlelight-red-feel-the-same-stream/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/candlelight-red-feel-the-same-stream/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/22/candlelight-red-feel-the-same-stream/#comments Filed under: ,


Stephanie Cabral

Candlelight Red are back.

The Pennsylvania melodic rockers have just announced that they'll be releasing their sophomore album, Reclamation, on June 4.

Reclamation is the follow-up to their 2011 debut album, The Wreckage, which spawned the Active Rock hit, "Closer." Their Demons EP, released in 2012, featured the Top 30 Active Rock single, "Demons." Sevendust drummer and newly-appointed Imagen Records Vice President of A&R Morgan Rose was brought in to produce Demons and the chemistry was evident immediately. Four months later, they teamed up again at The Architekt Studios in Butler, N.J. to write and record the new album with the help of mixer/engineer Mike Ferretti.

"We are excited and very proud of what we were able to accomplish on this record," says Candlelight Red guitarist Jeremy Edge. It was an honor working with Morgan again and we can't wait for everyone to hear what came out of the sessions!"

The new album's first single, "Feel the Same," will be released to radio May 14, but Noisecreep has an exclusive stream of the track below! ]]> candlelight redCandlelightRed Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-22T11:00:00+00:00 Thirty Seconds to Mars, 'Up in the Air': Dita Von Teese, McKayla Maroney Star in New Clip (VIDEO PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/19/thirty-seconds-to-mars-up-in-the-air-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/19/thirty-seconds-to-mars-up-in-the-air-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/19/thirty-seconds-to-mars-up-in-the-air-video/#comments Filed under: ,


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Thirty Seconds to Mars have just premiered their video for "Up in the Air." The song will appear on the band's fourth album, Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams, which hits stores on May 17.

A CD copy of "Up in the Air" was sent to NASA and SpaceX for launch aboard the Dragon spacecraft on SpaceX CRS-2. The Expedition 35 crew aboard the International Space Station have played the track. "Up in the Air" is the first ever commercial copy of music launched into space

The band will be in Florida tomorrow (March 1) to witness the launch of the SpaceX cargo mission to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo capsule will lift off at 10:10AM ET from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Inside the capsule will be 1,2000 pounds of scientific experiments, cargo and a copy of "Up in the Air." ]]> thirty seconds to marsThirtySecondsToMars Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-19T12:12:00+00:00 Ark of the Covenant Get Personal on 'Parasite' (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/ark-of-the-covenant-self-harvest/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/ark-of-the-covenant-self-harvest/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/ark-of-the-covenant-self-harvest/#comments Filed under: ,


Strike First Records

Band: Ark of the Covenant
From: Connecticut
Song: "Parasite" (feat. Tom Hirst of Creations)
Album: Self Harvest (Out April 30)
RIYL: The Acacia Strain, Emmure, Chelsea Grin

About the song:

"'Parasite' was the second song that we wrote for the full length back in 2011. It's gone through quite a bit of changes during the studio process, but has come out far better than we could have imagined. Lyrically this song is very personal to our vocalist, Alex [Vincelette]. Writing about his brother and how the bad choices he's made have affected his whole family."

-Mike Hnath, Ark of the Covenant drummer

]]> Ark of the CovenantArkOfTheCovenant Noisecreep Staff 2013-04-18T14:00:00+00:00 Burn Your World Were Inspired by Salman Rushdie Controversy in 'War' (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/burn-your-world-hardcore-band/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/burn-your-world-hardcore-band/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/burn-your-world-hardcore-band/#comments Filed under: ,


Escapist Records

Band: Burn Your World
From: Winnipeg, Canada
Song: "War" off the upcoming Vicious Intent 7"
RIYL: Hatebreed, Madball, Terror

About the track:

"This song is written as a war cry in the face of those who violently oppress, those who attempt to stomp out the flame of free thought, inquiry, and speech. This theme is reflected throughout the record, which, in part, deals with the battle between religious fundamentalism and western secular values, but not in a way that is anti-religious.

The controversy surrounding Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses was an inspiration for the record. Rushdie wrote a fictional book, and it came across as offensive to Islamic leaders. A bounty was offered for Rushdie's death. Many Muslims felt as if it was their responsibility to make this happen because of the Fatwa, their religious convictions and the controversy surrounding the fictional book. There is a quote by Rushdie in response to the controversy; 'What is freedom? Without the freedom to offend, it does not exist.' The freedom of speech is completely fundamental for the exchange of ideas. Knowledge will overcome ignorance.

For this song, and the rest of Vicious Intent, we pursued a more real, less digital sound. The lyrical content comes from a very real place, and we feel that a genuine sound compliments that vision." - Burn Your World guitarist James Hofer

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