He’s done it again. Brandon Westgate has released an absolutely incredible edit to end 2014 with everyone wondering who is going to take the honours. This ups the ante yet again with speed especially after a back injury that jkept him out for some of the year. Enjoy.
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Slipknot‘s former drum tech Norm Costa has revealed the identities of the nine piece band’s two new members.
A photo posted on the tech’s instagram page, depicting the current line-up, reveals that former Against Me! drummer Jay Weinberg, son of E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, has replaced former member Joey Jordison, with Alessandro ‘Vman’ Venturella, former Krokodil guitarist and current guitar tech for Mastodon, takes Paul Gray‘s position on bass guitar.
The band has been playing as this new 9 since October, appearing at their very own ‘Knotfest’ in Devore, California and also releasing their fifth album 5: The Gray Chapter in the late bassist’s honor and memory.
Slipknot will tour the UK in January 2015 with fellow freaks, Korn for their joint Prepare For Hell Tour. The band were also recently confirmed to headline 2015’s Download Festival, which marks their third appearance at Donnington.
‘Prepare For Hell’ January Tour Dates
16th Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena
18th Glasgow, SSE Hydro
19th Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
20th Manchester, Arena
22nd Liverpool, Echo Arena
23rd London, Wembley SSE Arena
24th Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
26th Nottingham, Capital FM Arena
27th Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena
See the new line up in action in their latest music video below.
If you have a garden big enough for a mini ramp and just cannot be arsed to build it yourself, then Four One Four have got your back with their new self builds. There are plenty of heights and widths available, so get in touch with them via email on info@fouronefour.co.uk for prices and specs and get that backyard session booked in ready for the spring.
Chowder grinds, puking, chug butting and some rad skating. Oh Jaws.
Maybe PJ Ladd will come out and explain his reasons next but in the meantime here’s why the Plan B True video had no Danny Way part from this statement posted on his social media channels this morning:
“The decision was collectively made between DC and PlanB just prior to the release of True to withhold my part and not because I didn’t have a part it was because of the timing with the release date of True and the dates of the things we have planned in the near future. I think everyone will get why this decision was made when the project is complete. It was decided to release my part in 2015 as a stand alone project with DC supported by PlanB. I know everyone wants to see what I’ve been up to and I really want to show everyone but in the mean time I’m still filming and building new things ect to keep the progression needle moving forward. Cannot stop this train now it’s gunna keep going till it derails. Much love my friends and fans I won’t let you guys down.”
There was a time back in skateboarding history when it was the other way round and footage was prioritised for a team video. Regardless though, you know that Way is not going to be releasing something standard, 2015 will reveal all.
Francisco The Man
‘It’s Not Your Fault’
Fat Possum
Combining dreamy shoegaze-pop with a dose of high end, 90s indie rock, LA’s Francisco The Man have not only released a beautifully crafted track in ‘It’s Not Your Fault’ but also delivered a video to remember to go with it.
Director Alec Nicholas is said to have mimicked his own self obsessions with online viewing to get the most out of his work on this production. The story line is based around an internet stalker whose problem rises to shocking levels with an unhappy ending.
This band may not be a household name here in the UK yet but if their debut album Loose Ends is made up of more songs as amazing as this then 2015 will be their year.
This will probably go down as one of the funniest music videos of 2014 and of course it’s coming from hardcore legends OFF! who have a habit of rolling out videos you will never forget.
In their new video for ‘Over Our Heads‘ they literally hit the jackpot for LOL’s. Jack Black stars as a stage diving coach, acid is taken, blood is spilled, bears go nuts, mutilation occurs, it’s amazing!Just hit play and wait for part two!
Otto Schimmelpenninck, bassist in Dutch goth rock band Delain, has revealed the full gory details of an unfortunate incident involving a streamer cannon connecting with his groin.
Whilst Delain performed in Birmingham last month, they were joined by an additional band member, Merel Bechtold, causing their usual stage positions to be jumbled. Little did he know, Otto was now standing in front of a large streamer cannon, cued up to blow during their song ‘The Gathering’. Lost in the moment, Otto failed to stand clear as the cannon fired, feeling a small explosion connecting with the back of his crotch at point blank range. In a detailed Facebook post, Otto reveals the nitty gritty of this sorry situation, and how he managed to finish the gig.
“Having Merel on stage with us meant everyone just had to pay attention at the moment the streamers would shoot. In my enthusiasm, I did not pay attention, and happened to be VERY close when the streamer fired. It hit me from the back, in my genitals. Although pain was pretty bad right away, I was merely pissed off at myself for not paying attention. During the next song, pain got worse though, and I had the feeling I was bleeding. Pretty soon pain got to the point where I could barely stay conscious anymore, but for some reason I did manage to finish the show and even squeeze out some grunts!”
Upon retiring back stage to take a closer look, Schimmelpennick discovered his “scrotum was the size of a big grapefruit” and was in a great deal of pain. “I was taken to the nearest hospital where I was finally operated around 8:30 in the morning.” He was then informed his left testicle had been ruptured, as well as some arteries, and lost more than 500 ml of blood from his scrotum during the operation.
Otto hopes to be fully recovered within six weeks to join Sabaton on their European tour. Their new album The Human Contradiction is out now on Napalm Records.
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Enjoy the big pop of Karim Bakhtaoui in the Albion video alongside various friends such as Chewy Cannon, Rory Milanes, Edson, Brady, Snowy and more from the PWBC.
It’s that time of the year when every rock, metal and punk band try to out-do each other on the shit jumper front amongst a plethora of Christmas related accessories. Slayer won hands down in 2012 with their killer jumper, QOTSA took the honours in 2013, but here’s what 2014’s choices are looking like out there should you wish to jump on the festive band wagon.
10. Thrash stalwarts Megadeth have gone for an ‘Ugly Christmas’ look up for grabs for £26 here.
9. Californian hardcore legends F.E.A.R want you to fuck christmas. We say drink More Beer.
8. Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters went for the Ginger Metal look for £19 here.
7. Descendents want £64 for their double sided Christmas effort that you could go to college in anywhere.
6. The Dead Kennedy’s wish you Happy Holidays from their Holiday in Cambodia for a cost of $24.95. Anarchy for sale.
5. Metallica went for the classic bauble straight from Never Never land with Enter Santa. Available for $14.99.
And there’s also this pretty sweater for $74.99.
4. Black Metal fans have an option via Shredders who were behind that rad Wu Tang Christmas jumper. Cost = $79.99.
3. Slayer top the pot yet again with this rad Beer Stein! You will have to search far and wide to get one though as they are sold out from their official site. Best gift ever.
2. If there was an award for the best Christmas card of all time this takes it hands down! Especially for just £1.76.
Or there’s always Reindeer Blood!
1. Slayer then top 2014 with the best Christmas jumper of all time. All Hail! $90 well spent.
