Anthrax @ Wellmont Theatre, October 2012 (more by Greg Cristman)

As discussed on BrooklynVegan, the Metal Alliance Tour is back. The spring North American trek will feature a headlining appearance from thrash legends Anthrax, who will be performing their third album Among the Living, alongside Exodus, Municipal Waste and Holy Grail. The tour hits Chicago's House of Blues on April 5. VIP tickets for all dates are on sale, while information on general admission tickets is forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates.

All Metal Alliance tour dates are below...

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Coffinworm @ Power of the Riff East (more by Greg Cristman)

Coffinworm was formed under watchful eye of Choronzon in late 2007. The 'Great Bringer of Night' demo was recorded by Bob Fouts (Basement Rage Studios) in late 2008/early 2009 and led to an alliance with Profound Lore Records shortly afterwards. The 'When All Became None' full-length was recorded by Sanford Parker in December of 2009 within Semaphore Studios, Chicago, and released in April 2010. Summer 2010 saw a lineup change with J. joining the fold on drums and C. moving from behind the kit to guitar." - their bio

Coffinworm is an Indianapolis metal band with many ties to Chicago, including producer Sanford Parker who recently told us his Two 10 Albums of 2012. Here are Carl of Coffinworm's favorite albums and shows, Swans at Metro and Autopsy at Reggie's included. Check out his full 2012 list, below...

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Exterior of the original Kuma's Corner (via) // future location of Kuma's Too

Heavy metal and foodie haven Kuma's Corner are set to open a second Chicago location in Lincoln Park. While the Woodfield Mall and/or Naperville joint is still rumored, Kuma's Too will be setting up shop at 666 W. Diversey Pkwy. within the next few months(!). According to Chicago Magazine, the new restaurant will be replacing current tenants The Counter. Hopefully, like the original location, the menu will feature items named after YOB, Neurosis, Weekend Nachos, High On Fire, and more.

Stay tuned for more information on Kuma's Too.

Tickets for Cianide's November 24 show at the Empty Bottle are going on sale this Friday (9/28) at 10AM CST.

Tickets for High on Fire's December 7 show at the Double Door are going on sale this Friday at 10AM CST.

Tickets for How To Dress Well's December 14 show at the Co-Prosperity Sphere are going on sale this Friday at 10AM CST.

Of Monsters and Men have sold out their December 16 show at the Riv. A second show, taking place on December 17, has been added to their schedule, and tickets are on sale.

Tickets for Wanda Jackson's New Year's Eve show at the Double Door are going on sale this Saturday (9/29) at noon CST.

Tickets for Grace Potter & The Nocturnals' January 18 show at the Riv are going on sale this Saturday at 10AM CST.

High on Fire at BV-PoTR Deathmatch (more by Greg Cristman)

High on Fire is back in action! The influential Oakland band will hit the road for a string of dates with Goatwhore and Lo-Pan for a US tour, looping by the Chicago area in early December. Ticketing info for December 7 at Double Door is on the way.

More info, including all tour dates, is at BrooklynVegan.

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High on Fire during SXSW (more by Greg Cristman)

As we reported on BV, all the best to Matt Pike of High on Fire who starts on the road toward sobriety. The also-Sleep-er (who recently played Scion Rock Fest) will sit out their upcoming slot on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Tour, that will include their stop at First Midwest Bank Amphitheater on July 21. Major bummer, but can't wait for him to come back stronger than ever.

High on Fire at the BV/POTR Deathmatch (more by Greg Cristman)

The Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour featuring Slayer, Motörhead, Anthrax, High on Fire, Slipknot, and many others is scheduled to make a stop at Tinley Park's First Midwest Bank Amphitheater on July 21. Tickets are still available for the Chicago-area show. Acts vary by date, and more details on each can be found at the Rockstar site. All festival tour dates are listed below.

UPDATE: High on Fire have canceled their appearance on the tour.

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