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Listen To Win – Down At The House Of Blues May 31st

Tai — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:52 +0000

We here at Planet Radio are your concert authority and we want to send you to see Down, in their hometown of New Orleans, along with Honky and Mount Carmel at the House of Blues in the French Quarter on Friday, May 31st!

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals Reveal Dates for 2013 North American Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:28 +0000

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals have just announced a North American tour, dubbed the ‘Technicians of Distortion’ trek. The summer tour will also feature Author & Punisher along with Warbeast, who recently released a split EP with Anselmo. Phil Anselmo has received massive acclaim for his work with Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual and for [...]

Brian 'Head' Welch Performs First Full Set With Korn Since 2005 Departure

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Last night (May 15), Brian 'Head' Welch returned to the stage with Korn to perform his first full set with the band since leaving the multiplatinum act in 2005. A packed crowd in Belle Vernon, Pa., were the lucky bunch to witness Welch's return, and we've got all the details from the gig for you to sink your teeth into.

Listen To Win – Sevendust Live At The Varsity Theatre May 22nd

JoBo — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:01:34 +0000

If you want to go see Sevendust and Pop Evil live at The Varsity Theatre May 22nd, be listening all this week and next leading up to the show. We're gonna have spots on the guest list to get you +1 i

Royal Teeth Playing Free Show At The Varsity Theatre In Baton Rouge

JoBo — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:14:00 +0000

Royal Teeth are coming back to the area. They'll be playing at The Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge on Thursday May 23rd. The kicker...it's a FREE SHOW!!

Linkin Park to Headline the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:53 +0000

As the festival announcements continue to roll out, Los Angeles' Sunset Strip Music Festival has a big name headlining this year's festivities. Linkin Park will top this year's bill, following in the footsteps of the Doors, Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.

Drowning Pool + Eye Empire Unite for 2013 North American Dates

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:02:25 +0000

Drowning Pool, fresh off dates with Flyleaf earlier this spring, will kick off a new leg of shows with support act Eye Empire toward the end of the month.

Clutch Live At The House Of Blues Tuesday May 14th

Tai — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:14:37 +0000

Clutch, along with The Sword, Lionize and Suplecs are coming to the House Of Blues in New Orleans this Tuesday May 14th and since we are your concert authority, we are giving away tickets!

Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars Knocked Over by Audience Member at Canadian Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:37:03 +0000

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars had a scary moment last night (May 4) after an audience member got loose at their show and proceeded to rush the stage, knocking over Mars in the process while making a beeline toward Vince Neil.

Aerosmith, Godsmack + More Step Up for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:20:23 +0000

In the wake of the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15, the local community has sprung into action, raising funds for those impacted by the devastation. Now, several bands with ties to the bay state are stepping up to participate in the ‘Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration’ benefit show on May 30 at the TD Garden, with net ticket proceeds donated to The One Fund Boston.

Overkill + Kreator Announce Co-Headlining 2013 North American Tour With Warbringer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:36:01 +0000

Another face-melting thrash tour will invade North American venues in the coming months. New Jersey thrash legends Overkill will co-headline dates with German thrash masters Kreator with opening act Warbringer in tow, making for one of the most must-see metal tours of 2013.

Hellyeah Tapped for Megadeth's Gigantour 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:44:09 +0000

Yet another band has been confirmed to support Megadeth on this year’s Gigantour. The fall trek now has four bands locked in, with Hellyeah having been announced over the weekend. This year’s Gigantour will be the fifth installment of the traveling fest, and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has continued the tradition of hand-picking each act. So [...]

2013 Summer Slaughter Tour Dates Announced

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:40:33 +0000

Official dates for the 2013 Summer Slaughter tour have finally been announced! The 22-date traveling metal fest is set to kick off in San Francisco on July 19 and end just less than a month later in Denver on Aug. 16. As previously reported, this year’s Summer Slaughter tour features the Dillinger Escape Plan as [...]

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American Tour

JoBo — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:51:07 +0000

After the overwhelming response to the 4 tour dates they had in North America, Black Sabbath have announced a full 20 city North American tour!! They do have a date that’s close to home, too! Check out when and where Black Sabbath is coming to play for you!! Here’s the tour dates. DATE CITY VENUE +Thu- Jul [...]

Device And Nonpoint Plus Gemini Syndrome Live At The House Of Blues April 30th

Tai — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:53:29 +0000

On Tuesday, April 30th, Device, Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome are coming to the House of Blues in New Orleans! Since we are your concert authority, we will have chances for you to win free tickets!

2013 Uproar Festival Lineup Boasts Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction + More

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:47 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival was announced this morning (April 22), and the headliners are Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction, two ’90s alt-rock goliaths who are still going strong. Joining Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction on the Main Stage are Coheed and Cambria and Circa Survive. Meanwhile, the [...]

Volbeat Add to 2013 North American Tour With Festival + Headlining Dates

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:12:27 +0000

Volbeat are making the most of their recent momentum in the U.S. and they plan to keep the ball rolling by extending their North American run to include a whole new slew of May performances. The band is mixing in a number of festival appearances with their headlining run. For the upcoming shows that are [...]

Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails Set To Headline 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:50:55 +0000

This year the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience will ring in its 15th anniversary on Nov. 1-3 in New Orleans. As if that wasn’t reason enough to celebrate, it has just been revealed that Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails will headline the annual event.

Anthrax Perform as Four-Piece Due to Scott Ian Ailment in Orlando

Chad Childers — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:37:10 +0000

Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais is definitely being thrown into the fire. The musician has joined Anthrax's touring lineup after the exit of longtime axeman Rob Caggiano earlier this year, and during Friday's (April 12) performance in Orlando he stepped up by covering both Caggiano and fellow guitarist Scott Ian's parts during the show.

Killswitch Engage Announce 2013 North American Tour with As I Lay Dying, Miss May I + Affiance

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:00:32 +0000

Killswitch Engage have just announced their first headlining tour to support the band's newest full-length album, 'Disarm the Descent.' If Killswitch alone doesn't quench your metalcore thirst, As I Lay Dying will join the band for the string of dates along with Miss May I and Affiance.