Slipknot will be headlining Cypress Hill’s Smokeout Festival this year at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, CA. Hosted by Cheech and Chong, the Smokeout Festival takes place on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.
Smokeout Festival will be host to many bands and guest speakers during the two day event, aimed at cannibus workshops, grow tips, and let’s face it… just getting really, really high. Which somehow culminates in Slipknot. Now, I don’t smoke weed anymore. However, I used to smoke a lot. I can’t remember one time that I got blazed out of my …read more

Chris Johnson, vocalist for The Flood, was kind enough to take some time and answer a few questions for Metal Martyr. The Flood recently wrapped up their 2009 SnoCore tour dates with Static-X and is currently working on their debut album with multi-Platinum, Grammy award winning producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash, Smashing Pumpkins).

Eric: Hey Chris, thanks for taking the time to answer some questions. First, could you tell us about The Flood? What’s the meaning behind the band’s name?
Chris: We’re a four piece band.  Ajay Marshall on guitar, Jeff Eason on bass, Nate Minick on …read more

Prosthetic Records Press Release:

Prosthetic Records signs Southern California’s ANTAGONIST
 
Prosthetic Records is pleased to announce the signing of Southern California metal band ANTAGONIST. Earning their keep in the local and national scene since 1998, and with two prior full-lengths to their credit, ANTAGONIST has already logged time hit the road with the likes of Light This City, The Faceless, Winds of Plague, Silent Civilian, and fellow SoCal metallers The Funeral Pyre, among others.