2008 Woodie Awards
Heads Will Bang Tonight
Adam Burton
Issue date: 11/12/04 Section: Entertainment
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With the rebirth of MTV's infamous Headbanger's Ball, a new era in heavy metal has begun. Following an overwhelming response from viewers, the Headbanger's Ball TV show airs every Saturday night on MTV2 at 10 pm (ET). Reveling in the newfound success of an old idea, MTV and host Jamey Jasta decided to start bringing the music to the fans. And so the Headbanger's Ball Tour was born.
Tonight the third installment of the Headbanger's Ball Tour will be slamming into central Florida with breakneck riffs, blazing solos and plenty of showmanship to go around. The tour this year features British black metal head liners Cradle of Filth, with supporting acts from Arch Enemy, Bleeding Through and Himsa.
Cradle of Filth formed in 1991 and has proved over and over again that they are a staple of the European metal scene. Donned in dramatic make up and dark outfits, Cradle of Filth are promoting their most recent release NYMPHETAMINE and have become the most exported band out of Britain since Iron Maiden.
Supporting Swedish metal act Arch Enemy is along for the ride too, leaving their homeland as well for the United States tour. Having already toured with Slayer and Iron Maiden in previous years, Arch Enemy is not a power to contend. Having been called "Sweden's death metal messiahs" by Guitar World magazine, this band is just as prestigious as Cradle of Filth.
The Americans get there chance to shine too with the supporting acts Bleeding Through and Himsa. Bleeding Through is one of today's most popular metalcore acts and has been on tour since their acclaimed release This is Love, This is Murderous. Himsa are out to impress audiences as well with their blend of metal essentials and hardcore undertones. They are also supporting their sophomore effort Courting Tragedy and Disaster.
So fans of metal, make up, and moshing rejoice; Headbanger's Ball has offered a night of some of the most notable acts in the scene today. Doors are at 7 pm at House of Blues and tickets are $20. For more information call 407-934-BLUE.
Tonight the third installment of the Headbanger's Ball Tour will be slamming into central Florida with breakneck riffs, blazing solos and plenty of showmanship to go around. The tour this year features British black metal head liners Cradle of Filth, with supporting acts from Arch Enemy, Bleeding Through and Himsa.
Cradle of Filth formed in 1991 and has proved over and over again that they are a staple of the European metal scene. Donned in dramatic make up and dark outfits, Cradle of Filth are promoting their most recent release NYMPHETAMINE and have become the most exported band out of Britain since Iron Maiden.
Supporting Swedish metal act Arch Enemy is along for the ride too, leaving their homeland as well for the United States tour. Having already toured with Slayer and Iron Maiden in previous years, Arch Enemy is not a power to contend. Having been called "Sweden's death metal messiahs" by Guitar World magazine, this band is just as prestigious as Cradle of Filth.
The Americans get there chance to shine too with the supporting acts Bleeding Through and Himsa. Bleeding Through is one of today's most popular metalcore acts and has been on tour since their acclaimed release This is Love, This is Murderous. Himsa are out to impress audiences as well with their blend of metal essentials and hardcore undertones. They are also supporting their sophomore effort Courting Tragedy and Disaster.
So fans of metal, make up, and moshing rejoice; Headbanger's Ball has offered a night of some of the most notable acts in the scene today. Doors are at 7 pm at House of Blues and tickets are $20. For more information call 407-934-BLUE.