The first band need no introduction whatsoever. We might as well just yell their name really louder. Slayer have returned with one of their most memorable videos in their entire career for “You Against You” – watch it and you’ll see what we mean. Another band who’ve stirred up some controversy (something they are absolutely…
Following on from Jamie’s picks of the best of 2015, today it’s the turn of one of Rock Sins’ most long serving contributors, James Halstead. We’re suspicious that we might see some more Lamb of God love this time around, but let’s dive in and find out…. Album Of The Year – While She Sleeps…
Bloodstock Open Air has announced three more bands for next August’s annual mosh-fest in Derbyshire. US prog metallers Symphony X (pictured) – making an exclusive UK festival appearance – join Sunday, with Slayer topping that bill. Fellow Americans, industrial metal legends, Fear Factory will hit the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Saturday, headlined by Mastodon….
Legendary Californian speed thrash metal band Slayer has been confirmed to close next year’s Bloodstock Festival in Derbyshire next August. The fearsome foursome will top the bill on Sunday, following fellow headliners Twisted Sister (Friday) and Mastodon (Saturday). Kerry King and co. made their Bloodstock debut in 2013 just three months after the sad death…
“SLLLAAAAAAAAAAYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRR!”. The name alone immediately sparks memories of some of my most glorious live experiences; punching a man in the face to secure Lombardo’s drumstick is one of the proudest moments of my life. As that moment was for me, I am sure the reverse was true for somebody else when justice prevailed with an…
As metal tour announcements go, this is up there with Slipknot and KoRn for the biggest one of 2015 so far. Thrash metal giants and members of the big four Slayer and Anthrax are to team up for an extensive trek in the UK at the end of November 2015. As if that isn’t enough…
After recovering from a very late night following on from dancing the night away with The Prodigy and beyond, team Rock Sins geared up for the second day of festivities for Sonisphere 2014 at Knebworth Park. If you missed the first part of our Sonisphere Knebworth 2014 review covering the Friday (including Limp Bizkit, Anthrax,…
In what’s one of the best festival announcements we’ve seen in quite awhile, the Sonisphere team have just confirmed another seven bands to play Sonisphere UK at Knebworth this coming July. Watch the video for the full unveiling: [youtube id=”tqEOisrixUc” width=”600″ height=”350″] If you weren’t able to watch the video for some reason, the seven…
Having survived through the first two days of Bloodstock Open Air 2013 with relative success, Sam, James and Fran were ready for one last tilt through the grounds of Catton Hall surrounded by quality metal all day long. If you missed the first two days coverage you can check them out on the links below:…
Thrash legends Slayer have recently issued an announcement concerning a public memorial service for their fallen brother Jeff Hanneman who passed away earlier this month from liver failure. The update, which was posted on the Slayer Facebook page, reads as follows: The Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the…
Rocksins.com is absolutely devastated and saddened to report that Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away today (2nd May 2013) at the age of 49. His Slayer band mates have put out the following statement through the Slayer Facebook page: Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about…
In news that was officially confirmed late last night, and accidentally leaked a few hours prior to that by our friends over at Metal Hammer courtesy of a rotating ad banner put up a little bit early, the mighty SLAYER have been announced as the third and final headliner for Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2013….
