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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In This Moment’s Maria Brink Talks Success of ‘Blood,’ ShipRocked 2014 + More
In This Moment have had incredible success with their latest album ‘Blood,’ which has sold 200,000 copies in the United States alone since being released in August 2012. They're rounding out 2013 with their headlining Hellpop Tour and will start 2014 with another leg of the trek (go here for dates).
Five Finger Death Punch Drummer Jeremy Spencer Reveals Details About Upcoming Autobiography
Five Finger Death Punch fans know that the band and its members relay honesty through their music, lyrics and live performance. When we sat down with drummer Jeremy Spencer, he spoke very honestly about an autobiography he is currently working on.
Black Label Society Give Preview of ‘Unblackened’ CD and DVD in New York City
Black Label Society are known for being loud -- very loud -- but with their new ‘Unblackened’ DVD and CD, they show off their more melodic side while still keeping their thunderous sound. Even though 'Unblackened' isn't due until Sept. 24, frontman Zakk Wylde gave a select few a preview of the new discs at the Collective School of Music in New York City.
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.
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.
Black Sabbath Announce Initial 2013 North American Tour Dates
In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘13,’ metal legends Black Sabbath are gearing up to hit the road, and have now announced four North American tour dates for 2013.
Sevendust Singer Lajon Witherspoon Talks Forthcoming Solo Project
There’s no doubt that Sevendust fans are stoked for the band's upcoming album ‘Black Out the Sun,' as well as the their tours with Coal Chamber and Lacuna Coil in support of the new disc. Now there is even more reason to be excited, as vocalist Lajon Witherspoon has announced that he is planning to release a solo album.
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.
Metallica To Rock National Anthem + Throw Out First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game
With a new album in the works, a 3D film set to arrive in the summer, plans for a second Orion Festival and a headlining gig at Revolver’s Golden Gods Awards, Metallica have a busy 2013 ahead of them. And now the year got even more awesome with the announcement that the band will step up to the metal plate by performing the National Anthem and throwing out the first pitch at the San Francisco Gian
Megadeth Make Progress on New Album While Dave Mustaine Sells Gear From Old Studio
Megadeth spent 2012 touring nonstop but now the legendary metal group is hard at work on its 14th album.