Radio 66.6 – Weekly Music News from the Crypt: March 11th, 2013
Alex DiVincenzo
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We’re back with another installment of Radio 66.6! This week features the latest news, music, videos and tour dates from the likes of Lamb of God, Story of the Year, Soilwork, Vanna, Depeche Mode and more. Don’t touch that dial!
NEWS
We’re happy to report that, after a lengthy legal battle, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been acquitted of the manslaughter charges by the Prague Municipal Court.
Former Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones has started a new band with All Shall Perish guitarist Francesco Artusato and Devolved drummer John Sankey. Their name has not yet been revealed.
Story of the Year have returned with plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Page Avenue. They’ll be performing it in its entirety on their upcoming tour (dates to be announced), and they’re also releasing an acoustic re-imagining album.
Woe, Is Me have parted ways with drummer Austin Thornton. It’s worth noting that rhythm guitarist Kevin Hanson is the only original member of the group remaining.
Evergreen Terrace have signed to Rise Records. They’ll hit the studio in the spring to begin recording a new album, tentatively due out in the fall.
Motionless In White drummer Angelo Parente has left the band. Read his statement here.
MUSIC
Listen to a new Vanna song titled “The Weekly Slap in the Face” here. You can also grab a free download of it, along with the rest of of Artery Recordings’ sampler.
Listen to a new Clutch song titled “Crucial Velocity” here. The stoner rockers will release Earth Rocker on March 19th via Weathermaker Music.
Download the March Metal Madness 2013 Sampler, featuring the likes of Dio, Black Label Society, Twisted Sister, Napalm Death and more, for free here.
VIDEOS
Watch Alkaline Trio‘s music video for “I Wanna Be a Warhol” here. It stars Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil). My Shame Is True comes out April 2nd via Epitaph Records.
Watch The Color Morale‘s lyric video for “Strange Comfort” here. Their new album, Know Hope, is due out March 26th on Rise Records.
Watch The Casualties‘ music video for “My Blood. My Life. Always Forward.” here. Resistance is out now on Season of Mist.
Watch The Venetia Fair‘s full set from their Every Sick, Disgusting Thought We’ve Got In Our Brain album release show here.
TOURS
Dates for Depeche Mode‘s summer tour can be found here.
Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson are rumored to be teaming up for a summer tour. Dates are to be announced.
Soilwork and Jeff Loomis will be touring together for the next few months. Dates are here.
Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest music news!
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