Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.
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Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach + More Confirmed for 2014 ShipRocked Cruise
Rock fans can set sail on the ultimate concert vacation experience, as the lineup for ShipRocked 2014 will include performances by Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Sevendust and more.
Chimaira Show ‘No Mercy’ With New Music Video [Video]
Chimaira fans hold on tight, as the band has unleashed a crushing clip for their lead single ‘No Mercy’ off of their upcoming album ‘Crown of Phantoms’ due out July 30.
P.O.D. Release Touching New Video for ‘Beautiful’
P.O.D. have revealed their brand new music video for their track beautiful via VEVO. The song is the band's third single off of their latest album, 'Murdered Love.'
The Devil Wears Prada Unveil Release Date For New Album Via Roadrunner Records
The Devil Wears Prada have announced that they will be releasing their as-yet-untitled new album Sept. 17 via Roadrunner Records.
Cryptic Murmurs Give ‘CNN Cyborg’ Anderson Cooper His Own Metal Theme Song
If any journalist deserves their own metal anthem, it’s Anderson Cooper. And Canadian metal band Cryptic Murmurs have given him just that.
Ivan Moody Reveals Special Guest Artists On New Five Finger Death Albums + Discusses Side Project
This year is an exciting one for Five Finger Death Punch fans, the band has already unleashed their first single ‘Lift Me Up’ featuring Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford. Frontman Ivan Moody is spilling details on more guest vocalists set to appear on the band's double-disc release, 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell,' with 'Volume 1' coming out July 30.
Between The Buried And Me Announce Fall 2013 Tour Dates With The Faceless + More
After a massive trek with Coheed and Cambria earlier this year, Between the Buried and Me have unveiled a new batch of headlining tour dates for the fall where they will play the ‘The Parallax’ parts one and two in their entirety.
Chimaira Unveil Dates For Headlining 2013 North American Tour
Chimaira fans have much to rejoice about. With the band’s new album ‘Crown of Phantoms’ due out on July 30, the group is gearing up for a headlining tour this summer all across North America.
Five Finger Death Punch Unleash Clip of New Song ‘Burn MF’
When it comes to unrelenting aggression, Five Finger Death Punch definitely knows what they’re doing. The band has unveiled an audio clip of their track ‘Burn MF’ off of their forthcoming album, ‘The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1,’ which will be released July 30.
Five Finger Death Punch Announce New Release Date For Upcoming Album
Five Finger Death Punch fans are going to have to wait a tad bit longer for the band’s forthcoming album, as the release date has been pushed back one week.
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier: Dream Tour Mates Would Be Tool, Deftones + Meshuggah
French metal outfit Gojira started 2013 off in a big way with a headlining North American tour that featured support from the Devin Townsend Project and the Atlas Moth.
Stone Sour + In This Moment Unveil Dates for Revolver Road to the Golden Gods Tour
With Revolver’s fifth annual Golden Gods Awards being the ultimate metal party this year, nominees Stone Sour and In This Moment are hitting the pavement and taking the celebration out on the road for the first ever Road to the Golden Gods Tour.
Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival
Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.
Testament and Overkill Bring the Love to Metal Heads in New York City
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day that with some thrash metal? Testament and Overkill rocked New York City’s Best Buy Theater on Thursday, Feb. 14, along with support from Flotsam and Jetsam and 4arm for the ‘Dark Roots of Earth’ Tour.
Buckcherry Singer Josh Todd Digs Deep Into New Single ‘Gluttony’
Buckcherry have a big year ahead of them with their upcoming album ‘Confessions,’ due out Feb. 19. The disc's first single 'Gluttony' is quickly rising up the rock charts, while the band is currently in the midst of a headlining trek before hitting the road with Kid Rock for an arena tour across the States.
Wedding Band’s Bossa Nova Rendition of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Goes Viral
Nothing says Metallica quite like 'Enter Sandman' at a wedding reception, especially when the metal classic takes on a smooth bossa nova sound.
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Talks Latex Pants, Christmas Presents + More
Halestorm may have received an early Christmas gift with their Grammy nomination but when we spoke to frontwoman Lzzy Hale she humorously reflected on the presents she got last year and explains what she would like this Christmas.
Metallica’s Orion Music + More Festival To Hit Detroit in 2013
It’s no surprise that Metallica’s inaugural Orion Music + More Festival earlier this year in Atlantic City, N.J., was a major success, and now the legendary metal act has announced plans for the 2013 edition of the concert event.
Buckcherry Offer Free Download of New Single ‘Gluttony’
We recently reported that Buckcherry unleashed their brand new single 'Gluttony' off of their forthcoming album 'Confessions.' The band is now offering a free download of the track for today (Dec. 10) only.
Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Set To Guest Host the ‘Chelsea Lately’ Show
Musician, director, humanitarian - Dave Grohl has been one busy Foo Fighter this year. And now, it has just been revealed via the Foos' Twitter page that the frontman will serve as guest host on the 'Chelsea Lately' show on the E! network tonight (Dec. 6), filling in for the show's usual host, Chelsea Handler.