Hosted by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, the official 70000 Tons Of Metal All Star Jam took place on board The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise last weekend, reports Bravewords.com.
Featuring members of Hammerfall, Delain, Turisas, Firewind, Gamma Ray, Lacuna Coil, Children Of Bodom, Moonspell, Jag Panzer, Krisiun, Vader, Raven, Dragonforce, Vader, Visions Of Atlantis, and more, a series of videos from the All Star Jam can be seen below:
Hosted by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, the official 70000 Tons Of Metal All Star Jam will once again write heavy metal history on board The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise when a spectacular line up of musicians on board team up to perform classic metal anthems for the fans this weekend, reports Bravewords.com. For those that couldn’t get to the cruise this year (and for those on board with a decent wifi connection) following is the official setlist for the Sunday, February 7th performance:
“Am I Evil” (Metallica version)
Vocals: Sabina Classen – Holy Moses
Drums: Thomas Caser – Visions Of Atlantis
Guitar: Peter Wiwczarek – Vader
Guitar: Bob Katsionis – Firewind
Bass: Jesper Anastasiadis – Turisas
“For Whom The Bell Tolls” (Metallica)
Vocals: Fernando Ribeiro– Moonspell
Drums: Thomas Caser – Visions Of Atlantis
Guitar: Ricardo Amorim – Moonspell
Guitar: Peter Wiwczarek – Vader
Bass: Jesper Anastasiadis – Turisas
“Over The Mountain” (Ozzy Osbourne)
Vocals: Charlotte Wessels – Delain
Drums: Jaako Jakku – Turisas
Guitar: Gus G – Firewind
Bass: Fredrik Larsson – Hammerfall
“Killed By Death” (Motörhead)
Vocals: Cristina Scabbia– Lacuna Coil
Drums: Jaako Jakku – Turisas
Guitar: Timo Somers – Delain
Guitar: Alexi Laiho – Children Of Bodom
Bass: Aires Pereira – Moonspell
“Blackout” (Scorpions)
Vocals: Harry Conklin – Jag Panzer
Drums: Michael Ehre – Gamma Ray
Guitar: Jeff Waters – Annihilator
Guitar: Ricardo Amorim – Moonspell
Bass: Fred Leclercq – Dragonforce
“Cemetary Gates” (Pantera)
Vocals: Harry Conklin – Jag Panzer
Drums: Max Kolesne – Krisiun
Guitar: Spider Pajak – Vader
Bass: Aires Pereira – Moonspell
“Children Of The Grave” (Black Sabbath)
Vocals: John Gallagher – Raven
Drums: Max Kolesne – Krisiun
Guitar: Gus G – Firewind
Guitar: Joe Hasselvander – Raven
Bass: John Gallagher – Raven
“Ace Of Spades” (Motörhead)
Vocals: John Gallagher – Raven
Drums: Max Kolesne – Krisiun
Guitar: Gus G – Firewind
Guitar: Joe Hasselvander – Raven
Bass: John Gallagher – Raven
“Two Minutes To Midnight” (Iron Maiden)
Vocals: Henning Basse – Firewind
Drums: Ryan Folden – Lacuna Coil
Guitar: Timo Somers – Delain
Guitar: Fred Leclercq – Dragonforce
Bass: Fredrik Larsson – Hammerfall
“Rapid Fire” (Judas Priest)
Vocals: Kai Hansen – Gamma Ray
Drums: Joe Hasselvander – Raven
Guitar: Joey Taffola – Jag Panzer
Guitar: Mark Gallagher – Raven
Bass: Tomasz Halicki – Vader
“Touch Too Much”(AC/DC)
Vocals: Kai Hansen – Gamma Ray
Drums: Dave Lombardo – Dead Cross
Guitar: Mark Gallagher – Raven
Guitar: Jeff Waters – Annihilator
Bass: Fredrik Larsson – Hammerfall
“Painkiller” (Judas Priest)
Vocals: Stu Block – Iced Earth
Drums: Dave Lombardo – Dead Cross
Guitar: Jeff Waters – Annihilator
Guitar: Aaron Homma – Annihilator
Bass: Tomasz Halicki – Vader
70000 Tons Of Metal’s infamous All-Star Jam hosted by Jeff Waters Of Annihilator returned to The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise in 2015. The organizers asked fans to help pick the setlist, some of the results can be viewed below.
NWoBHM legends RAVEN release a new video for the song “Battle March/Tanks Treads (The Blood Runs Red)” taken from the forthcoming album “ExtermiNation”, which marks the first new studio album since 5 years and is hailed by many who heard it already as one of their best albums ever. Watch the video below.
“ExtermiNation” will be released in Scandinavia on April 22nd, in Germany on April 24th, in Europe on April 27th and in the USA on April 28th as a digipak version (incl. 1 bonus track), 2LP gatefold green vinyl version and download through SPV/Steamhammer.
RAVEN also announce a massive European tour for September and October 2015:
RAVEN live 2015:
16.09. D-Berlin – Comet
17.09. D-Hannover – Lux
18.09. D-Lünen – Lükaz
20.09. NL-Zwolle – Hedon
22.09. F-Paris – Maroquinerie
23.09. F-Bordeaux – Le Rocher Palmer
24.09. E-Oviedo – Sala Whippoorwill
25.09. E-Zaragoza – Centro Civico Delicias
26.09. E-Valladolid – Sala Porta Caeli
27.09. E-Valencia – Sala Rock City
29.09. F-Lyon – Le Marche Gare
30.09. D-Freiburg – Slow Club
01.10. D-Munich – Backstage
02.10. D-Burglengenfeld – VZA Pfarrheim
03.10. D-Dresden – Metal Festival
04.10. CZ-Prague – Nova Chmelnice
06.10. A-Vienna – Escape
07.10. HU-Budapest – Dürer Kert
08.10. SK-Kosice – Colloseum
09.10. SK-Bratislava – Randal Club
10.10. A-Innsbruck – Weekender
11.10. SLO-Ljubljana – Orto Bar
13.10. I-Milan – Club Legend
14.10. CH-Luzern – Schüür
15.10. D-Bruchsal – Fabrik
17.10. D-Rheine – Hypothalamus
18.10. D-Krefeld – Kulturrampe
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In the clip below, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher talks with Slayed In Oregon about being kids, forming a band, the tragic accident that almost killed his brother Mark Gallagher (guitar, backing vocals), and more:
Raven have been added to 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, which will sail January 27th to 31st from Miami, Florida to Costa Maya, Mexico and back!
70000 Tons Of Metal confirmations now include: CARCASS, CRIPPER, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DEATH ANGEL, D.R.I., FEAR FACTORY, FINNTROLL, THE HAUNTED, LEAVES’ EYES, OBITUARY, ORPHANED LAND, OVERKILL, RAVEN, RISING STORM, SATYRICON, SEPTIC FLESH, SOILWORK, SWALLOW THE SUN, SYMPHONY X, VICTORY and XANDRIA.
Are you ready for round four of The Original Heavy Metal Cruise? Imagine starting the year in style: In January 2014, 40 heavy metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the world will travel once again to the Caribbean for a five day and four night trip of a lifetime… however, this will be the last time we are taking over the luxury cruise ship Majesty Of The Seas.
Make no mistake, this is not one of the cruises where you share the ship with regular cruise guests… and don’t get intimidated by copy-cats! Unlike others we remove the seats in the theater, or do you like seated heavy metal shows? This is 70000 Tons Of Metal, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, featuring the biggest Open Air Stage to sail the open seas!
Enjoy unrestricted festival access to all live shows on board, metal karaoke until sunrise, the All-Star Jam, clinics, work-shops, our infamous Belly Flop Contest, bars that never close, two full days at sea and the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It’s like everyone has a backstage pass!”
Further details available at 70000tons.com.
70000 Tons Of Metal have confirmed 3 new bands to the Line Up 2014: ORPHANED LAND, RAVEN and RISING STORM.
The Holidays are upon us! Have you all been good boys and girls? Naughty or nice? Well, if nothing else you’ve been patient, so we’re going to let you look in your 70000TONS OF METAL stocking a little early… Please welcome ORPHANED LAND, RAVEN and RISING STORM onboard The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!
Check out the confirmed bands, so far, HERE.
More information at http://70000tons.com
According to MTS Management, On Saturday, November 9th, 2013, Xander Demos and his band, XDB, performed at Rock Harvest II. That night was the culmination of a three-day-long festival, which began on Thursday, November 7th. Acts that performed over the course of the Fallen Blue charity event included Michael Angelo Batio, Raven, Ronny Munroe (Metal Church,) Metal Mike (Halford,) White Trash and more.
Xander Demos and Michael Angelo Batio
Xander posted photos on his facebook page of himself, with both Michael Angelo Batio and Ronny Munroe, saying, “Michael Angelo Batio – very very cool guy. Super talented and all around classy guy. See you at the NAMM Metal Jam II, sir!” and “Ronny Munroe..good lord, this guy can KILL IT on vocals. We shall see you again, sir on March 7, 2014 when Metal Church comes through Pittsburgh and we share the stage with you!”
Joining him on stage, for what Xander described as “Metal Malefeasance” were his XDB bandmates, Mario Brescia, Jeff Morris, Jeff Anzelone, and H. Dan Bozym. Their blistering set included songs from Xander’s debut solo album, Guitarcadia, and the new track, “Dancing Through Daggers,” as well as covers from Yngwie Malmsteen and Dream Theater. The latter had two members of Ghost of War joining the band for a crowd-pleasing sing-along.
Xander Demos is based in Pittsburgh, PA. A shredder who has performed onstage in James Rivera’s (Helstar, Malice) solo band and Sabbath Judas Sabbath, he has recorded with Modern Superstar, Liberty ‘N’ Justice and Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, among others. XDB recently performed at Skull Fest in Nebraska and Wolf Fest in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.
