Sonisphere adds more acts!

Sonisphere UK festival has added 4 more cracking bands for the July show! Airbourne, Architects, Diamond Head and Weezer have all been announced for the show which promises to be something spectacular!

Vinnie Paul rejects Pantera reunion

Former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has rejected rumours that there would possibly be a reunion of the band. His reason for this is that it would be disrespectful to the memory of his late brother Dimebag Darrell who was the guitarist of the band. He feels that it would be best to leave it as it is as it was such an amazing legacy to leave behind. Vinnie continues by saying that he is proud of the times he had with Pantera and that it should be left as it is. Former vocalist Phil Anselmo has repeatedly reached out to Vinnie Paul following the tragic loss of Dimebag in 2004 but has been shunned every time.

source: www.blabbermouth.net

The Big Four in the US

On Tuesday we bought you the rumblings of something huge, that Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax were bringing their party to the US. Yesterday metal fans across the US prayers were answered with a one off US show in California in April. At this point in time it will be the ONLY US SHOW on this run of the tour so if want to see this amazing spectacle in the US for the first time ever together then be sure to get you tickets quickly. The gig will take place at Empire Polo Club - Indio, California and will take place on 23rd April 2011. Tickets go on-sale Friday 28th January at 10 am, as previously mentioned if you want to go to this BE SURE TO BUY THEM A.S.A.P. If we get any more info then we will pass it on!

20 Download acts!

Download have been somewhat lacking in reply to the blistering announcements by Sonisphere this year but have just announced 20 more bands, but is it quantity over quality? The 20 bands are as follows:

1. Pendulum
2. Korn
3. Alter Bridge
4. Gaslight Anthem
5. Black Veil Brides
6. Bullet For My Valentine
7. Danzig
8. Alice Cooper
9. Buckcherry
10. Clutch
11. The Cult
12. The Damned Things
13. Escape The Fate
14. FM
15. GWAR
16. Hollywood Undead
17. Masters Of Reality
18. Mr Big
19. Rise To Remain
20. Thin Lizzy

You can buy your ticket now from www.downloadfestival.co.uk

Big Four US ... COMING SOON!

Metallica recently posted something slightly extraordinary on their website today fueling speculation that the BIG FOUR (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax) would be crossing the pond to do some American shows. All we know is that the announcement is (as it says on the tin) coming soon! UPDATE:MORE NEWS TO COME 25th JAN 8AM PST!

Mick Thompson on Slipknot's future

Mick Thompson recently spoke out on the future of Slipknot and stated that they will return properly. He says that at the moment their main priority is to play the festival shows in Europe and take things from their. At the moment there is no plans for America but this could change in the future as he doesn't rule out the possibility. Mick was also asked about if/when they would return to the studio to record the bands 5th studio album, to which he stated that the band members were all off doing various things at the moment and that there are many things that need to be sorted out before they can return to the studio.

source www.blabbermouth.net

Arin Ilejay is the new Avenged Sevenfold drummer

Avenged Sevenfold have just announced that Arin Ilejay will be their drummer for their current "Nightmare After Christmas" US tour. It is not know how long Ilejay will drum for the band after they stated that they would never fully replace 'The Rev'. A statement from Avenged Sevenfold follows:

We recently asked several friends who knew Jimmy and his style, and also knew our music and each of our personalities to suggest drummers to tour with us starting this year. Our long time studio drum tech, Mike Fasano, recommended Arin Ilejay. We've rehearsed with Arin and have been impressed with his technical skills, attitude and work ethic. We're very excited to tour with Arin and hope all of you will give him the warm welcome to the family we have.

source: www.avengedsevenfold.com

New Sonisphere additions!

To start the year off, Sonisphere have added Motorhead, Mastodon, Inflames and Parkway Drive for their 2011 bash at Knebworth. The new additions make the bill a bit more aggressive and progressive and will sure be great to watch at Sonisphere!

Tickets are available here: http://uk.sonispherefestivals.com/buy-tickets/