Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.
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Between the Buried and Me Announce Fall 2013 Tour Dates With The Faceless + More
After a massive trek with Coheed and Cambria earlier this year, Between the Buried and Me have unveiled a new batch of headlining tour dates for the fall where they will play the ‘The Parallax’ parts one and two in their entirety.
Ivan Moody Reveals Special Guest Artists on New Five Finger Death Albums + Discusses Side Project
This year is an exciting one for Five Finger Death Punch fans, the band has already unleashed their first single ‘Lift Me Up’ featuring Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford. Frontman Ivan Moody is spilling details on more guest vocalists set to appear on the band's double-disc release, 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell,' with 'Volume 1' coming out July 30.
Five Finger Death Punch Unleash Clip of New Song ‘Burn MF’
When it comes to unrelenting aggression, Five Finger Death Punch definitely knows what they’re doing. The band has unveiled an audio clip of their track ‘Burn MF’ off of their forthcoming album, ‘The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1,’ which will be released July 30.
Buckcherry Add More Dates to 2013 Tour
Buckcherry unleashed their sixth studio album, ‘Confessions,’ earlier this year, and the band has been touring relentlessly in support of the disc. They're about to wrap up their trek with Kid Rock, but have now announced a whole new batch of 2013 headlining shows and festival gigs.
Stone Sour + In This Moment Unveil Dates for Revolver Road to the Golden Gods Tour
With Revolver’s fifth annual Golden Gods Awards being the ultimate metal party this year, nominees Stone Sour and In This Moment are hitting the pavement and taking the celebration out on the road for the first ever Road to the Golden Gods Tour.
Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival
Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.
Metallica To Rock National Anthem + Throw Out First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game
With a new album in the works, a 3D film set to arrive in the summer, plans for a second Orion Festival and a headlining gig at Revolver’s Golden Gods Awards, Metallica have a busy 2013 ahead of them. And now the year got even more awesome with the announcement that the band will step up to the metal plate by performing the National Anthem and throwing out the first pitch at the San Francisco Gian
Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album ‘Disarm the Descent’ on April 2
Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002's ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’
Metallica’s Orion Music + More Festival To Hit Detroit in 2013
It’s no surprise that Metallica’s inaugural Orion Music + More Festival earlier this year in Atlantic City, N.J., was a major success, and now the legendary metal act has announced plans for the 2013 edition of the concert event.
Godsmack’s Sully Erna Pulls Out of Texas Marathon Due to Injury
After announcing his participation in the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll marathon a couple of months ago, Godsmack frontman Sully Erna has been forced to pull out of the Nov. 11 race as the result of an unspecified injury.
Dead Sara To Support Muse on 2013 U.S. Tour
L.A. rock quartet Dead Sara have been a touring machine in 2012, hitting the road as support for such bands as the Used, Chevelle, Bush and much more. Now Dead Sara are set to get their biggest exposure yet by opening for UK rockers Muse on their 2013 North American trek.