Zakk Wylde not only made a name for himself as Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist, but his own projects also attracted legions of fans, known as Berserkers. After a small acoustic interlude, Zakk founded BLACK LABEL SOCIETY in 1998. Wylde & Co are synonymous with a steaming pot of ‘brewtality’ with a seasoning of catchy riffs and jaw-dropping guitar solos. The result sounds like a mix of Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pantera but it’s unmistakably Wylde. In their second GMM appearance, Black Label Society will be showcasing their eighth album ‘Order of the Black’. (Saturday, 25 June)
After a one-year hiatus, former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is making his second GMM appearance this year in support of his new album ‘The Taking’, which is coming out in April. Following his departure from Guns, McKagan played in several bands. The most successful was obviously Velvet Revolver, where he reteamed with former Gunners Slash and Matt Sorum. In the meantime, McKagan has also become a financial columnist for Playboy and as no new Velvet Revolver material is in the pipeline, he’s more than happy to ‘do his thang’ at GMM2011 with DUFF MCKAGAN’S LOADED! (Friday; 24 June)
Singer Dave Wyndorf was so attached to this one Wham-O toy that he decided to name his band after it. Formed in 1989, MONSTER MAGNET introduced the world to their heavy stoner rock rooted in the seventies. Their first full-length effort, ‘Spine of God’, is still regarded as one of the landmarks in stoner rock. On stage, Monster Magnet habitually play all their classic tunes such as 'Dopes to Infinity', 'Negasonic Teenage Warhead' and 'Spacelord’. Definitely one to look forward to on Saturday, 25 June.
Good news for all you thrashers out there because LEGION OF THE DAMNED and KREATOR have just been confirmed for this year’s edition of GMM!
After years of fighting a rearguard action, the Dutch thrash combo Occult decided to wipe the slate clean and start over as LEGION OF THE DAMNED. The musical ingredients hardly changed but under the new band name their career finally took off. Legion of the Damned is one of the main exponents of today’s thrash revival and they have a great live reputation. Fast riffs, raging solos and a pumping rhythm section keep the adrenaline going and growler Maurice’s edgy vokills bombard the masses with aggressive poetry. Rain or shine, the Legion of the Damned is sure to stoke the furnace. (Sunday, 26 June)
Time seems to have stood still for KREATOR. Founded in 1982 in Germany’s Ruhr region, the band is commonly credited with helping pioneer the European thrash movement. Now, 29 years later, Mille & Co are still the proud bearers of the ‘Flag of Hate’. Their music appeals to both young and old and their shows almost always sell out. Not surprisingly, most younger bands can’t hold a candle to this legendary thrash quartet. Just check them out and you’ll see what we mean. (Sunday, 26 June)
Source: Newsletter
