metal

2011
Kiss (band) began recording

On April 13, 2011, Kiss began recording a new album due for release later in the year. Simmons stated, the album “is gonna be the next step to Sonic Boom . Very similar – straight rock songs, no ballads, no keyboards, no nothing, just rock.” The band also used old…
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Helloween 7 Sinners awarded Gold status

On 5 April 2011, via the band’s website, it was announced that 7 Sinners was awarded ‘Gold status’ in the Czech Republic.

Metallica Robert Trujillo said Metallica will work with Rick Rubin

In an interview at the April 2011 Big Four concert, Robert Trujillo said Metallica will work with Rick Rubin again as producer for the new album and were “really excited to write some new music. There’s no shortage of riffage in Metallica world right now.” He added, “The first album…
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Guano Apes released fourth studio album

In April 2011, the group released their fourth studio album, Bel Air , on Columbia Europe . The album entered the German album charts at number one. They released four singles from this record: “Oh, What a Night”, “Sunday Lover”, “This Time”, and “When the Ships Arrive”.

Korn Get Up! premiere

” Get Up! ” was premiered as the lead single via Spin in April 2011.

Versailles (band) Philia

The theme song for the show was Versailles’ single ” Philia “, which was released on March 15.

X Japan Tōhoku earthquake

Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, the band decided to postpone the release of “Jade” until June 28. Yoshiki also decided to auction off one of his used signature Kawai crystal grand pianos, of which all proceeds were sent to help…
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Children of Bodom album was released

The album was released on 8 March 2011.

X Japan performed on March 6

X Japan performed on March 6 at Asia Girls Explosion, a fashion event and music concert that Yoshiki created with Jay FR.

Metallica another “big four” concert

On March 2, 2011, another “big four” concert, which took place in Gothenburg on July 3, 2011, was announced.