Lady Gaga, Disturbed and Black Label Society Among Artist Joining KORN’s Boycott Against BP
June 18, 2010
Last week KORN announced their boycott against oil giant BP in wake of the disaster in the The Gulf caused by BP’s record setting oil spill.
Since annoucing their boycott the following top touring artists have joined the cause and have committed to avoid the use of fuel sold by BP or its affiliates on their upcoming tours for 2010: Disturbed, Lady Gaga, Rise Against, Godsmack, Backstreet Boys, Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Slightly Stoopid, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Black Label Society with Zakk Wylde, Anthrax, Creed, Filter, Hellyeah and Flogging Molly.
“This is the worst thing that has ever happened to the environment in U.S. history. From everything we’re hearing about now, it’s become clear that BP cut corners to put profit ahead of safety. The message we are sending should tell all the oil companies to spend the money and take the necessary precautions to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” said Jonathon Davis of KORN. “I’m really proud that this many artists have already come on board, and I hope more will join soon.”
Presently close to 100 vehicles, trucks and buses from the committed artists will be involved in the boycott this summer.
Roadrunner Records Signs Korn; New Album Due Out Summer 2010
March 30, 2010
Roadrunner Records announced today signing of multi-platinum hard rock band Korn to the label. Korn III – Remember Who You Are, the band’s ninth album overall and their first album for their new label will be released Summer 2010. The album was produced by Ross Robinson, who’s also responsibe for producing Korn’s self-titled 1994 debut, as well as the follow up, 1996′s Life is Peachy.
“We called this record Korn III – Remember Who You Are because it really feels like a return to that attitude we had on the first two records,” bassist Fieldy said. “And when it came to putting this record out, we could not think of anyone better to help us than Roadrunner, the only label that even understands rock music anymore.”
Over the course of eight releases, Korn have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Korn also received six Grammy nominations and have won two; one for Best Short Form Music Video for “Freak on a Leash” from 1998′s Follow the Leader, as well as one for Best Metal Performance for “Here to Stay” from 2002′s Untouchables. They have also been nominated for nine MTV VMAs, having picked up two wins for “Best Rock Video” and “Best Editing” for “Freak on a Leash.” Korn also launched their own massively successful touring festival, “The Family Values Tour.”
The band will headline this year’s Rockstar Mayhem Festival.
Korn’s current lineup is Jonathan Davis (vocals), Fieldy (bass), James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar) and Ray Luzier (drums).
For more information go to www.modlife.com/korn.
Korn to Headline the 2010 Spring Jagermeister Music Tour
March 18, 2010
Jagermeister has announced the 2010 Spring Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Grammy Award winning American rock band KoRn. The tour, which is Jagermeister’s 16th Music Tour, kicks off May 2nd in South Carolina and plays over 25 shows across the nation in celebration of the upcoming release of KoRn’s ninth studio album “KoRn III: Remember Who You Are.”
“Back in the day Jagermeister was one of the first brands to back KoRn. Those early tours were some of the best times of our lives. Now we are looking to bring that vibe back in a big way,” says KoRn front man Jonathan Davis.
KoRn will headline the 2010 Spring Jagermeister Music Tour through mid June with help from supporting acts 2Cents, and a local Jagermeister sponsored band.
The 16th Annual Jagermeister Music Tour will feature Jagermeister custom tour prizes from Schecter Guitars and Peavey Electronics. In addition, Jagermeister will be hosting nightly text-to-win giveaways including tap machines, tee shirts, hats and other branded POS. Giveaways are subject to state and local laws and participants must be of legal drinking age or older.
JAGERMEISTER SPRING MUSIC TOUR
KORN Bassist Announces Solo Album
February 24, 2010
KORN bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu is putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, “Basically”, which he hopes to release later this year. He tells AOL’s Noisecreep, “I’d say it’s like a jazz fusion funk type of thing. Real new age, too. Different kinds of music.
He adds, “I’ve always wanted to do it. When I was younger, learning bass, I listened to a lot of bass albums; Stanley Clarke, I grew up listening to that type of stuff.”
“I don’t want people to be confused and buy it and not like it. It’s not heavy,” he emphasizes. “I don’t want people to get it and think, ‘Man, I can’t believe I bought this crap’. It’s not meant to be heavy. If you like heavy and are not open-minded, you will not like this.”
For the upcoming CD, Fieldy multi-tracked lead and rhythm parts using a 15-string bass, stand-up bass and fretless bass.
“It’s insane, man. I did so many lead tracks and rhythm tracks,” he tells Noisecreep. “Sometimes, it’s chaotic. It kinda takes you on a ride through the CD, so you can have a mellow funk track next to a chaotic bunch of basses going crazy. Right now, I have 11 songs finished. I might do two more, but it’s pretty much done.”
2010 Rockstar Mayhem Festival Bands Announced
January 20, 2010
The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival lineup has finally been announced. Featured acts include KORN and Rob Zombie.
Other bands in this year’s lineup include Lamb Of God and Five Finger Death Punch. The Jagermeister stage will feature Hatebreed, Chimaira, Shawdows Fall, Winds Of Plague and the Jagermeister Battle of The Bands Winner. The Mayhem Festival stage will spotlight Atreyu, Norma Jean, In This Moment and 3 Inches Of Blood.
The tour kicks off July 10th in San Bernardino, CA and will roll through 24 cities in the U.S. and Canada between early July and late August.
For more information go to www.mayhemfest.com
Sameer Bhattacharya
November 18, 2009
Flyleaf is currently on tour in support of their sophomore album “Memento Mori”. The video for first single, Again, is currently being played on MTV, MTVU, MTV2, Music Choice, Fuse, etc. And the single is already Top 20 on the rock and alternative charts.
Recently The Silver Tongue caught up with Guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya and asked him a few questions about the new album and their current tour.
TST: You just released a new album, “Memento Mori” November 10th. How exactly did you decide upon that name?
Sameer: Memento Mori means “remember you will die” and it just seems appropriate with the songs on the album. The songs talk about time being short, faith, hope and love and exercising those things now.
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