The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 7 to 10, 2023 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2023 lineup one act a time. One hundred eight of 144 acts have been announced as of March 17. The following bands have been announced since our last update (in alphabetical order): Babymetal... Continue Reading →
Falling in Reverse announces ‘Popular Monstour’ with Ice Nine Kills, Spiritbox, more
Falling in Reverse will hit the road on a summer 2023 headline run, "The Popular Monstour," with special guest Ice Nine Kills. Select dates also will include special guests Underoath, Spiritbox, Slaughter to Prevail, Crown the Empire and Catch Your Breath. Pre-sales start at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 7, and run through 10 a.m.... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Slaughter to Prevail – 09/09/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 2 – 09/09/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across four full days... Continue Reading →
Slaughter to Prevail drops new song ‘1984’
Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail has dropped the new track "1984," its first new music since the 2021 release "Kostolom." The new track is accompanied by an official music video that can be seen below. Find the track on your streaming platform of preference here. Frontman Aleksandr "Alex Terrible" Shikolai said: "This song I wrote when war got started.... Continue Reading →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (March 18)
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. Seventy-nine of a reported 171 acts have been announced as of March 18. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12 reunions, seven “special... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence announce ‘The Cleansing’ 10th anniversary tour
Suicide Silence will be hitting the road this fall celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album, "The Cleansing." The band promises to play the entire album in full on each stop of the tour. The tour will feature support from Upon A Burning Body, Slaughter To Prevail and Prison on all dates with Winds... Continue Reading →