Since Belladonna’s return to Anthrax, the band has been nominated for three Grammys, in 2012, 2013, and 2014, for “I’m Alive” their cover of “T.N.T.” and “Neon Knights”.
On March 18, 2012, Great White announced their first new album with Ilous, Elation , to be released in May that year, along with a live album ( Great White: 30 years – Live On the Sunset Strip ) and a concert DVD of the band’s 30th-anniversary show at the…
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After the conclusion of Gigantour, Rob Zombie and Megadeth embarked on a nine-date co-headlining US tour in the summer of 2012.
On September 22, 2012, a major record deal was signed with Golden Core, a subsidiary label of ZYX Music . Soon after, Mysterium , the band’s sixteenth studio album, was released on February 1, 2013. The 11-minute song serving as the album’s title track is a retelling of the last…
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Shortly after the album was released, Dave Mustaine stated that, after a four-year hiatus, there would be a new Gigantour tour in early 2012. The lineup consisted of Motörhead , Volbeat , and Lacuna Coil alongside Megadeth.
On June 13, 2012, the band announced Ugly Noise as the title of the next album. In July, guitarist Michael Gilbert said the album would feature songwriting contributions from former bassist Jason Newsted . The album was released on December 21, 2012.
The Path of Totality won Album of the Year at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.
The band entered the studio in January 2012 to mix a live album plus record several covers for an upcoming release.
During a 2012 appearance on That Metal Show , when asked about the possibility of a Pantera reunion, Vinnie Paul said that it would be possible if Dimebag Darrell were still alive. Despite being proud of his Pantera years, however, he indicated that there were no plans for a reunion,…
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A new line-up was put together and the band played their first gig in 25 years at the Cradle Will Rock festival in Shildon , County Durham. In 2012, they were invited to play at Hammerfest lV and also at the Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany. The band also…
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