Radio 66.6 – Weekly Music News from the Crypt: June 4th, 2012
Steve Barton
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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 Slipknot, The Devin Townsend Project, Testament, Hatebreed, Kansas, Miss May I, Anthrax, Madball, Fear Factory and more. Don’t touch that dial!
NEWS
Members of Hollywood Undead reportedly jumped and beat former singer Aron “Deuce” Erlichman, who is now planning to sue.
As if you needed another reason to hate him, Axl Rose banned fans from wearing Slash T-shirts at Guns N’ Roses‘ UK shows.
MUSIC
Stream Fear Factory‘s new album, The Industrialist, here. The album is out this week via Candlelight Records.
Stream The Agonist‘s new album, Prisoners, here. The Canadian metal band’s new album is out this week via Century Media Records.
Listen to Stray from the Path‘s cover of Green Day‘s “Burnout” here.
Listen to a new Whitechapel song entitled “I, Dementia” here. The band’s self-titled album will be released on June 19 via Metal Blade Records.
Listen to a new Vampires Everywhere! song entitled “Drug of Choice” here. It’s the new single from the band’s upcoming album, Helbound And Heartless, which will be released on June 19 via Hollywood Records.
Listen to a new Nachtmystium song entitled “Silencing Machine” here. It’s the title track from the black metal band’s new album, which will be released on July 31 via Century Media Records.
Listen to a new Madball song entitled “The Beast” here. The hardcore legends’ new EP, Rebellion, will be released on June 14 via The Black N Blue Label.
Listen to a new Black Light Burns song entitled “Scream Hallelujah” here. The band, led by Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, will release The Moment You Realize You’re Going To Fall on August 14.
Listen to a new The Ghost Inside song entitled “Slipping Away” here. Their third album, Get What You Give, will be released on June 19 via Epitaph Records.
Download a new Gojira song entitled “Liquid Fire” here. You can grab it in exchange for an obligatory Facebook “like.”
Listen to a new Dr. Acula song entitled “Nation” here. It’s the title track from their new album, which will be released on June 19 by Victory Records.
Listen to Kid Gorgeous‘ cover of Judas Priest‘s “Living After Midnight” featuring Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die here. The band’s new EP, Blue Romance, is out this week on Eulogy Recordings.
VIDEOS
Watch Miss May I‘s music video for “Hey Mister” here. The band’s new album, At Heart, will be released on June 12 via Rise Records.
Watch a promo video for Periphery‘s new album, Periphery II, here. The band’s second effort will be released on July 3 via Sumerian Records. It will feature guest solos from John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats) and Wes Hauch (The Faceless).
Watch the trailer for Casey Jones‘ documentary Start to Finish here. The documentary, which will span the band’s entire career, will be digitally released on June 12.
Watch a PETA video from Gwar‘s Oderus Urungus encouraging you to go fur free here. Keep an eye out for a cameo by Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe.
TOURS
Hatebreed will headline the 10 Years of Perseverance tour this fall with support from Whitechapel, All Shall Perish and Deez Nuts. Dates can be found here.
The Devin Townsend Project and Katatonia will co-headline the Epic Kings & Idols Tour with support from Paradise Lost and Stolen Babies. Dates can be found here.
Kansas will be touring the United States this fall with support from King X and That 1 Guy. Dates can be found here.
A new leg of the Testament, Anthrax and Death Angel tour has been announced. Check out the dates here.
Slipknot‘s first annual Knotfest will take place on August 17 in Bluffs, IA and August 18 in Somerset, WI. In addition to Slipknot, the festival will include performances from Deftones, Lamb of God, Dethklok, Cannibal Corpse and more. Details can be found here.
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