Iced Earth leader Jon Schaffer, who has been on The FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list, has been arrested for his role in the riot and insurrection at The US Capitol, on January 6th, 2021. According to a report by Metal Sucks, Schaffer turned himself into authorities around 3 p.m. Sunday (January 17), Chris Bavender, public affairs specialist for the FBI Indianapolis Field Office, said. He resides in Columbus, Indiana. The FBI Indianapolis Field Office released the following statement regarding Schaffer’s arrest:
Long-running Canadian metal fest Trois Rivieres Metal Fest has announced their 2018 line up and it features Deicide, Despised Icon, Jungle Rot, Beyond Creation and more. It takes place April 6 and 7th at Cogeco Amphitheater. Continue reading →
Amnesia Rockfesthas released their full schedule for the full event, happening June 18-21, 2015 in Montebello, QC. The newest additions to the lineup include:
The Dookies (featuring members of Goldfinger playing Green Day‘s album Dookie in full late-night on the Friday, on top of their regular set)
Big D & The Kids Table (A tribute to Operation Ivy late-night on the Saturday, with possibly some special guests)
Beyond Creation Insurrection Slayer Carcass Down (with Phil Anselmo of Pantera) Parkway Drive Bolt Thrower Hatebreed The Ataris RVIVR War On Women
An Amnesia Rockfest documentary titled Montebello Rock Village: the story of Rockfestis currently in the works, and stream the trailer below. Ongoing project since 2010, the film will finally see the light of day this Fall to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the festival. The film will tell the unique story of the event, from its modest beginnings with 500 festival-goers to present-day, now the largest rock festival in Canada.
Over 200 bands will be featured in the documentary. Members of Bad Religion, The Offspring, Pennywise, Korn, NOFX and Lagwagon appear in the trailer.
