mayhem fest

Machine Head are getting closer to rounding out their lineup for their summer's Mayhem Festival. The group revealed that they've completed the submission process to fill their vacant bassist slot and are taking the next step.

Singer Joey Belladonna is back in the Anthrax fold again after a long time away from the band, and the vocalist says that times are better than ever with the band as they play the Mayhem Festival this summer. We caught up with Joey at opening day of the Mayhem Festival in San Bernardino, Calif., to get his thoughts on the touring life and how he feels about working with the band again on new music and covers.

Guitarist Kerry King of Slayer was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. King talked about how guitarist Gary Holt of Exodus is filling in for Slayer’s sidelined axeman Jeff Hanneman, in addition to discussing this year’s Mayhem Fest and his love of a good horror film. If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, read the full interview with Kerry King below:

Anthrax have opted to headline the Jagermeister stage as oppose to playing on the main stage at this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, in order to deliver a special high-energy show for fans this summer.