Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest 2013 announces line-up & tour dates
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL 2013 is produced by Rockstar Taste of Chaos organizer John Reese, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Live Nation, and Creative Artists Agency. The team has made the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL a standout on the summer concert circuit by following the proven model of utilizing sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience. This year sees them joining forces once again with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK as the title sponsor. In addition to catching their favorite bands, Mayhem-goers can enjoy a plethora of festival activities, including playing the newest video games, perusing vendors, attending autograph signing sessions and a slew of other interactive activities that enhance the concert experience. If you are interested in attending the festival, please fill out the attached request form completely! If you have already submitted your form we have it and we are processing your request! For More Information on the bands below and the festival events visit: www.rockstarmayhemfest.com
MAIN STAGE:
ROB ZOMBIE
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
MASTODON
AMON AMARTH
JAGERMEISTER MOBILE STAGE:
MACHINE HEAD
JOB FOR A COWBOY
BUTCHER BABIES
BATTLECROSS
HUNTRESS
MUSICIAN’S INSTITUTE STAGE:
CHILDREN OF BODOM
BEHEMOTH
EMMURE
BORN OF OSIRIS
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
THROWN INTO EXILE
SUMERIAN STAGE:
CITY IN THE SEA
MORE TBA!
Take a look at what some of this year’s festival artists are doing RIGHT NOW:
ROB ZOMBIE’s latest feature film, “Lords of Salem”, is out now! Head on over to www.fandango.com for movie showtimes, to purchase movie tickets, and to take a look at the official site, www.lordsofsalem.com. Be sure to keep an eye out for ROB ZOMBIE’s new album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor which is out now
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will be performing at the Revolver’s Golden Godsn May 2 which will be broadcast live on AXS TV & Xbox Live. News about their new album will be released very soon.
Melodic death metal heroes AMON AMARTH are pleased to unveil the details of their ninth studio album titled Deceiver of the Gods. The new full-length album will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records June 25-fans can check out the title track and first single, “Deceiver of the Gods” at the band’s official Metal Blade page: www.metalblade.com/amonamarth where you’ll also find special pre-order info.
BEHEMOTH have been holed up in Hertz Studios working on their tenth full-length album. As the band continues to record, they have been posting images and what appear to be lyrics for portions of new songs. More updates will be posted as they are made available. Fans can stay up to date with the absolute latest at facebook.com/behemoth and twitter.com/behemothband.
BUTCHER BABIES rocked the Whiskey A Go Go for the 2013 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Press Conference back on March 18. They performed Mr. Slowdeath (Live). Be sure to check them out this summer on the Jagermeister Stage! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YtSzyWYTq
BATTLECROSS has completed work on their sophomore album, which will be due out this summer via Metal Blade Records. Recording has been completed and the finishing touches are being applied to the tracks and art. During tracking, one of metal’s most acclaimed drummers, Shannon Lucas, stepped in as the session drummer for the album. The album also features a guest guitar solo by Producer Jason Suecof, and will be mastered by Joey Vera of Armored Saint. Vera also mastered the band’s cover of Pantera’s ‘Hostile’, which was released as a single last summer. As previously announced, Kevin Talley will be stepping in to play drums for the band on their two upcoming live performances at the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest (this weekend) and the Orion Music & More Festival (6/08-6/09). Keep up to date with Battlecross at battlecrossmetal.com/ & www.facebook.com/battlecrossmetal