As we previously announced, legendary British metallers Iron Maiden released a list of North American tour dates that kick off June 21 in Charlotte, N.C., and wrap up Aug. 18 in Houston, Texas.
Now, there one more reason to get fired up, as the metal heavyweights recently released a promo video for the tour.
Watch the clip below:
Click here for concert tickets and tour dates.
Keep an eye on the newsstands, as Megadeth bassist and Jackson signature artist David Ellefson is slated to appear on the upcoming cover of Bass Guitar Magazine out of the U.K.
Due out in mid-March, the issue features an in-depth profile of Ellefson, with pull-out sections that focus on his gear and his tone.
Check out a sneak preview of the cover below:
To pick up a copy of Bass Guitar Magazine, click here.
Ellefson and Megadeth recently wrapped up their epic Gigantour with Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil, but the metal gods have a co-headlining tour on the horizon with Rob Zombie.
Visit Megadeth’s official website for more information.
Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick was recently interviewed by WatchMojo.com about the band’s latest album, Th1rt3en, and whether the offering would in fact be the metal legends’ last.
Check out what the Jackson signature artist said in the video below:
Megadeth wrapped up their hugely-successful Gigantour on March 3 in Austin, but the band has another co-headlining tour scheduled with Rob Zombie coming soon.
Check Megadeth’s official website for more information.
Veteran California thrashers Hirax announced that they have plans to record a fourth full-length studio album starting in June of 2012.
Set to be recorded at Skull Seven Studio in Los Angeles, the Black Devil Records release will be helmed by producer/engineer Bill Metoyer, who has worked with Slayer, W.A.S.P., Morbid Angel and many others.
Before then, Hirax has a few Peruvian tour dates in the works, as listed below:
April 11 – Lima, Perú
April 13 – Arequipa, Perú ”
April 14 – Juliaca, Perú
For more information, visit Hirax’s official website.
In the meantime, check out this commercial from Hirax promoting the South American shows:
Swedish death-metallers Coldworker posted a new video this week of guitarists Anders Bertilsson and Daniel Schröder showing off their Jackson guitars.
Check out the guys and their axes – which includes a King V KVXMG from the new X series - in the video below:
Coldworker is scheduled to play the Netherlands’ Neurotic Deathfest on March 3, having just released their third album, The Doomsayer’s Call, via Listenable Records.
For more information, visit Coldworker’s official website.
