Artist: black tusk

Venerable sock manufacturer Scion has been performing mitzvot for the metal scene all year by hosting record label showcases, flying all the bands and label staff out to L.A. on their dime, and letting the public in to rock free of charge. First came Nuclear Blast, then Prosthetic (click those links for video footage from [...]

We already posted Metal Injection's multi-camera video footage of High on Fire and Intronaut at our second annual South by South Death showcase, held March 14th at the Barbarella Patio in Austin. Now it's time to watch footage of all the rest of the killer bands that graced our stage: Nachtmystium, Darkest Hour, Black Tusk, [...]

Orion Music & More is not your hippie mother's summer festivity. It is not simply an excuse to drive flocks of car enthusiasts and metalheads to the shores of Atlantic City. It is an exhibition of Metallica's legacy, compounded by a recent second-wind determination to play every venue known to mankind, milking its anniversary in the music business through hand-picking acts that construct the epitome of "variety." Also, with Suicidal Tendencies sharing a bill, and Ride The Lightning in full-on live glory, an expression of awe is to be had by all. Where else do you get [...]

Now this is going to be a fun tour. Municipal Waste have just announced a new headlining tour in support of their upcoming release, The Fatal Feast, which is out April 10th. The band will be joined by 3 Inches of Blood and Black Tusk. So this brings it to three rad bands who definitely ...

Savannah, Georgia road warriors Black Tusk have confirmed that they will be joining Down and Haarp on a string of shows this May. The dates kick off May 18th in Broussard, Louisiana and are scheduled to wrap up on May 25th in Memphis, TN. Black Tusk is currently on tour in support of the new album "Set the Dial." This run features headlining tou... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Black Tusk is currently on tour in support of the band's new album "Set the Dial." This run features headlining tour dates which will feature support from East of the Wall, as well as a string of dates supporting Prong. The shows with Prong kick off tonight. For anyone that hasn't yet had the chance to experience Black Tusk live and for fans tha... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Black Tusk is currently on tour in support of the new album "Set the Dial." This run features headlining tour dates with support coming from East of the Wall, label-mates Royal Thunder and Hull, plus a string of dates supporting Prong and select shows with Intronaut and Skeletonwitch in March. Black Tusk will be taking part in an exclusive in st... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

(Click to enlarge/download. Artwork by Mike Wohlberg of tFk! Illustration.) Last year, MetalSucks was proud to bring our own patented brand of mayhem to South by Southwest in the form of the South by South Death showcase; this year, we're teaming up with our friends at Metal Injection, Metal Insider, Peavey, and ddrum to do it again - and if we can take a second to be [...]

Metallica made big headlines last month when they announced Orion Music + More, a two-day outdoor festival happening in Atlantic City, NJ this June featuring 22 bands, with both nights headlined by Metallica playing special retro album sets. MetalSucks just received a press release announcing the "Damage Inc. Stage," featuring "punk and thrash music." Suicidal [...]

One of the big critiques of Metallica when they announced this two day festival in Atlantic City, happening June 23rd and 24th, was that there was not enough metal on the event. The Four Horsemen have heeded your call. Today, they announced that the Orion Music and More festival will have an additional stage for ...

Corrosion of Conformity are serious about getting back on the road. They have a slew of dates booked this month with Torche and Valient Thorr and now they've went ahead and announced a tour in June as well. They will be taking out Torche once more, as well as Black Tusk and the mighty GAZA. ...

Photos of Black Tusk , Chairleg and Lazer/Wulf performing at the Masquerade on February 26, 2012. All photos by Brandon Belcher. Click on a photo to enlarge. [...]

An all-ages mixed-genre metal show in West Hollywood-madness! Scion, increasingly the bastion of excellent free shows, brought us yet another label showcase at the Roxy-this time for Relapse-and the breadth of metal on display was ridiculous. From doomy '70s rock to progressive thrash, sludge to grinding death, there was no repetition and very little overlap. All in all, it was a smorgasbord of delicious metal. — Text and video by Aaron Lariviere . . . Royal Thunder [...]

THIS WEEK'S BEST BET: Manchester Orchestra w/ Chris Staples Friday, February 24 The Earl - 466 Flat Shoals Avenue in Atlanta 30316 SOLD OUT! It took me a while to work my way into Simple Math , the third full-length from hometown heroes Manchester Orchestra . My initial reaction was one of disappointment because it seemed to lack the ramshackle pace and sonic heft of their breakthrough LP, Mean Everything to Me . The melodies were certainly there, bold and anthemic, and it [...]

THIS WEEK'S BEST BET: Manchester Orchestra w/ Chris Staples Friday, February 24 The Earl - 466 Flat Shoals Avenue in Atlanta 30316 SOLD OUT! It took me a while to work my way into Simple Math , the third full-length from hometown heroes Manchester Orchestra . My initial reaction was one of disappointment because it seemed to lack the ramshackle pace and sonic heft of their breakthrough LP, Mean Everything to Me . The melodies were certainly there, bold and anthemic, and it [...]

Savannah, Georgia's Black Tusk has confirmed an appearance at this year's Roadburn Festival on Thursday April 12th in Tilburg, Holland. Coinciding with this special appearance, Black Tusk will be providing direct support to label mates Red Fang. The tour will kick off April 5th in Segrate, Italy and wraps up on May 5th in Essen, Germany. A complete... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

We are so fucking excited to bring to you the announcement of our first official involvement in South By South West, by way of an official showcase we are throwing with our friends at MetalSucks and Metal Insider (and some help from Peavey, and ddrum). As you can tell by the super-sick poster designed by Mike Wohlberg of tFk! ...

(Click to enlarge/download. Artwork by Mike Wohlberg of tFk! Illustration.) Last year, MetalSucks was proud to bring our own patented brand of mayhem to South by Southwest in the form of the South by South Death showcase; this year, we're teaming up with our friends at Metal Injection, Metal Insider, Peavey, and ddrum to do it again - and if [...]

In support of "Set the Dial," Savannah Georgia's Black Tusk has lined up a slew of North American tour dates. This run will feature headlining tour dates with support coming from East of the Wall, label-mates Royal Thunder, and Hull, plus a string of dates supporting Prong and select shows with Intronaut and Skeletonwitch in March. The band hits th... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Talk about a first world problems: there are too many awesome tours coming down the line in the next few months! Too many great bands to see! Too many excuses to leave the house even though I'm high and it's freezing out side! THERE'S TOO MUCH FUN TO BE HAD! AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! The latest "Holy crap [...]