A lot of contests going on as of late. Here is a chance to win a 7″ vinyl from Black Tide, entitled Road Warriors. It contains two tracks, Warriors Of Time (Live) and their cover of Iron Maiden’s Prowler that has never been released.
Here is how you can win: Since the 7″ has an Iron Maiden “Cover” on it, let’s do this: Artist Derek Riggs has done countless artwork for Iron Maiden over the years. From tour flyers to posters to album covers, he’s been responsible for bringing Eddie to life in so many different ways. On every piece …read more

The Answer is a cool rock band out of Ireland that recently was on tour opening for the legendary AC/DC. If you’re not familiar with their music it’s kind of like The Black Crowes, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin all rolled in to one. Needless to say they have a great classic rock groove to them.
Here is a chance for one lucky winner to win their complete Discography to include their latest release, Everyday Demons and the unreleased Live At Planet Rock Xmas Party Featuring Paul Rodgers. 3 runner ups will receive the new album Everyday Demons.
How do you …read more

C’mon now. I have no entries yet and this is too easy. All you have to do is tell me what bands and albums they are and you can win The Acacia Strain’s Continent. They don;t have to be in order, just right. This is too easy, but since it’s been a few days I’ll give you a clue. You have to send the answers to my e-mail address though. Address is at the bottom.
OK, here is the clue that is almost giving you the answers:
“There is a white ocean between discipline and chaos, where attitudes engage”
Sure that makes …read more

This is just a short reminder letting everyone know that I’m giving away a copy or two (Maybe 3) of Lamb Of God’s Latest DVD release Walk With Me In Hell. Go to the link below to find out how you can enter to win a copy.
That’s all as far as updates for this evening. I promised my son we would play some Guitar Hero: Aerosmith tonight and I’m looking forward to kicking a ten year olds ass at a video game…maybe. He’s getting really good at it.
Lamb Of God Walk With Me IN Hell Give Away

I went to an awesome show last night, which I will elaborate more on a little later. Anyway Divine Heresy was there and Dino Cazareswas real cool about autographing cd’s at the merch booth before and after their set, so I had him autograph a brand new Bleed The Fifth cd to give away. Here is what you have to do. Sort of like Roadrunner’s crazy pit story contest, I would like you to tell me your funniest/craziest/sickest mosh pit stories. If I choose yours as the winner you will win this cool prize.
So what’s your funny/crazy/sick Mosh Pit story? …read more

If you didn’t already know, Cavalera Conspiracy is embarking on a North  America tour titled “Infliktour“. Along for the ride is Dillinger Escape plan, Throwdown, Bury Your Dead, and Incite. Soulflyweb.com is holding a contest where you can win ameet and greet with Max and Igor Cavalera at a show near you. This is what you have to do….they make you work for it, damn-it!
To participate, contestants must print off flyers for the show that they wish to attend and use them to promote the old-fashioned way. Contestants should post the flyers all over their city – staple them …read more

Nuclear Blast And Myspace are searching the planet for Metal bands to sign. As reported by Revolvermag.com:
In a unique contest in collaboration with Nuclear Blast and MySpace, unsigned metal bands from around the world will have the opportunity to win a contract with one of the world’s leading labels for heavy music.

I almost forgot about this. There wasn’t many entries in the contest so everyone chances of winning were pretty good. So without further delay the winner is fellow b5 blogger Trench Reynolds. Trench will be getting an Autographed Picture of the band, two Black Tide Stickers, the Shockwave EP and a mini-poster of the band. Trench drop me an e-mail so I can get this stuff out to you. Thanks to everyone for participating.

As I said last month, I’m working on the next compilation. So far there are 3 takers and 1 to the cover art winner so that leaves 6 left.
This will be a two disk compilation. Disk 1 will have 17 songs from the last 5 years but mostly newer stuff from the past 2 years. Disk two will have 16 killer classics. I always start off with some test disks that I play in my car on my way to work to see if it’s a good mix. Sometimes I go back and change a song or 2. Once I …read more

This is going to be an every Saturday thing. Name the album cover by viewing just a wee chunk of it. What do you win? Nothing now but if your consistent at it later on down the road we’ll have a really hard one and the winner will win something cool. Lets see how it goes for now.