Cable guy’s here so I have to make it snappy. I’ll check in later this morning as well to update!
My friends Bullet For My Valentine will take the ashes of two of their fans on the road with them this summer as the band tours North America, according to the Mirror. 21-year-old Corran “Coz” Powell and 18-year-old James Simmons were both killed in a car crash last December, but their families have crafted pieces of jewelry holding their remains that will accompany Bullet For My Valentine as the Welsh act heads out on the road. Powell’s family made a piece of jewelry in the shape of a cog in recognition of his gaming hobby. His mother, Gennie Powell, stated, “We made a piece of stainless steel jewelry inspired by the Gears Of War game.” The parents of Simmons created a similar item in the shape of a long gold cylinder, with both objects sent to the band’s management earlier this week after the band agreed to take part in the tribute. Gennie Powell said, “It’s amazing this is happening. I can’t really describe how I feel about it. It’s a lovely gesture,” while Simmons’ father, Mike Simmons, added, “Music really was Coz and James’ life.” The band will carry the items with them on their world tour that is coming up this year, according to their management.
Bullet For My Valentine will join Slipknot‘s Summer’s Last Stand tour later this year, along with Lamb Of God and Motionless In White. The trek kicks off on July 24th in West Palm Beach, FL, wrapping up six weeks later on Sep 5th in Dallas. The band’s fifth album, Venom, will arrive on August 14th and features the single “No Way Out.”
Lou Brutus will be hosting a live question and answer event in Bryant Park NYC on July 8th with the one and only Corey Taylor of Slipknot & Stone Sour to promote Taylor’s new book, “You’re Making Me Hate You.” Looking forward to that! We hope to film it for you because it will certainly be an event no one will want to miss! It will be open to the public, so if you are in the NYC area that day, PLEASE stop by! (Sadly, I will be on vacation, but Paulie Walnuts will have the play-by-play wrap up for you here!)
OK, cable guy has arrived to upgrade my system, boost my wifi, set up cable phone and give me whole house DVR! Crap, gotta reset DVR! Later!