Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Detroit, Michigan's BATTLECROSS have unveiled the title, cover art, and first single from their upcoming new album. Battlecross will triumphantly return as one of the true champions of American Heavy Metal with their devastating sophomore release, War of Will. Co-produced at Audio Hammer Studios with famed producers Mark Lewis and Eyal Levi, the sophomore effort form Detroit's newest soldiers of steel will soon prove as one of the most impressive follow-up releases, destined to become a heavy metal classic for fans of all sub-genres. "War of Will triggers a strange Déja Vu while feeling completely brand new" says Levi.

You can listen to their first single from the upcoming album, "Force Fed Lies" below.



Battlecross recently played their hometown at the Orion Music + More Festival in which Metallica's James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo made an appearance to introduce Battlecross who also delivered a spot-on rendition of Slayer's "War Ensemble" in tribute to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.

 WAR OF WILL drops July 9, and you can pre-order the album now!

Wanna know what time your favorite bands go on stage this summer?!? Head over to our Dates Page, click on the show you're going to, and click "Set Times" to see when all the bands are playing!

Last week, Motionless In White premiered their new music video for their single "America" directed by Clown of Slipknot. This week, Rockstar Energy Drink US gives us an exclusive Behind The Scenes look at the making of the video. Head to Rockstar's Facebook page now to watch it! 

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Watch the final segment of Amon Amarth's Forging Mjölnir mini documentary! The intimate three-part account comes in celebration of their forthcoming new studio offering, Deceiver of the Gods, set for worldwide release later this month. Directed by Luke Daley (http://makezure.com/), the striking black and white film offers candid commentary with each member on a host of subjects.

Watch the concluding clip where the AMON AMARTH collective discuss the struggles of tour life, recording and their hopes for the future via their microsite at http://deceiver.amonamarth.com/

Butcher Babies are proud to announce the July 9th release of "Goliath" on Century Media Records.

The Los Angeles based band - frontwomen Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd, guitarst Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein, and drummer Chris Warner - wrapped their tour with Marilyn Manson in late February and went straight into the studio with producer Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb of God, Hatebreed). The results offer an undeniable mission statement to the metal community: forget everything you think you know about the BUTCHER BABIES, because they've got their sights set to slay on "Goliath."

Catch them on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival all summer on the Jagermeister stage and be sure to follow them on Facebook!

Amon Amarth has premiered a new song, Shape Shifter from their upcoming album, "Deceiver of the Gods" in stores June 25 and you can stream it NOW! Amon Amarth will be playing the first slot on the Main Stage this summer on Mayhem and you can be sure they will be bringing some intensity to the show.

For more info and to pre-order the album, go to metalblade.com/amonamarth

Children of Bodom have released a new video for "Tranference" an upcoming track from their ablum, Halo of Blood which drops June 11. Check it out now!

In case you missed it during the live Twitter event with Children of Bodom today, they have posted a teaser for their upcoming video and new song, "Transference" so check it out now!

Did you have a chance to watch the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards last week?!? Head over to Revolver's Website to watch all the performances, awards presentations, and all the madness from the night! Check out our interview with Mayhem Headliner, Rob Zombie below.



Head on over to our Golden Gods YouTube Playlist for tons of interviews from artists hanging out on the Black Carpet and be sure to check out Revolver Magazine's photo gallery from the show and take a look at our own photos from the Black Carpet after the jump!

Mayhem returns to the Black Carpet of the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards and our Compound Pit Reporter was on scene to say hi to all of the famous Heavy Metal Artists at the show. Interviews from artists playing Mayhem past and present include Anthrax, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom, and more!