A preview of T.R.A.M.'s ( Animals as Leaders , Suicidal Tendencies , ex- The Mars Volta ) debut album Lingua Franca can be heard on Amazon . The effort hits streets on February 28th through Sumerian .

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In support of its eighth studio album Koloss (Nuclear Blast, 3/27), Swedish extreme metallers Meshuggah will tour North America with Baroness and Decapitated. The "Ophidian Trek" tour comes after some lucky Brits get a series of UK shows with Animals as Leaders. Visit Nuclear Blast's website for official tour dates.

So this is that djent music that all the kids are talking about, huh?  I have to admit, I like it better than I thought I would.  I like Meshuggah, the band that this sub-genre is named for, but any time you get a bunch of instrumental music going on there is always the possibility of band members more concerned about showing off how many notes they can play in a minute instead of writing songs that actually have a beginning, middle and end, and you know, sound like songs.  Or you get the sparkling, technical proficiency from guys like ...

After wrapping up a successful US tour with Between The Buried And Me and Animals As Leaders, TesseracT are pleased to announce they will be playing day three of "Bamboozle Festival". Held in Asbury Park, NJ, TesseracT will perform on May 20th, appearing alongside a number of impressive performers.

After wrapping up a successful U.S. tour with Between The Buried and Me and Animals as Leaders, Tesseract is pleased to announce the band will be playing day three of Bamboozle Festival. Held in Asbury Park, NJ, Tesseract will perform on May 20th, appearing alongside a number of impressive performers. The band commented: "Festivals are always gr... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mars Volta, Animals As Leaders and Suicidal Tendencies supergroup T.R.A.M. will release their debut album, Lingua Franca on February 28th

It seems like it's been for-ev-er (really, just a year) since T.R.A.M. announced they will be putting out an album. The group, of course, features Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes of Animals as Leaders, Adrian Terrazas formerly of The Mars Volta and Eric Moore of Suicidal Tendencies. It's not so much metal, but moreso jazz/experimental, but Tosin Abasi can basically ...

It seems like it's been for-ev-er (really, just a year) since T.R.A.M. announced they will be putting out an album. The group, of course, features Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes of Animals as Leaders, Adrian Terrazas formerly of The Mars Volta and Eric Moore of Suicidal Tendencies. It's not so much metal, but moreso jazz/experimental, but Tosin Abasi can basically [...]

T.R.A.M. , featuring members of Animals as Leaders , Suicidal Tendencies , and ex- The Mars Volta , will release their debut album Lingua Franca on February 28th through Sumerian .

Filed under: News Sumerian Records T.R.A.M. - the new supergroup featuring members of The Mars Volta , Animals as Leaders , and Suicidal Tendencies - will be issuing 'Lingua Franca,' their debut album, on Feb. 28. Comprised of such renowned musically proficient artists as Adrian Terrazas (The Mars Volta) on saxophone, flute, bass clarinet and percussion, Javier Reyes (Animals as Leaders) on guitars, Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) on guitars and Eric Moore (Suicidal Tendencies) on drums, the band formed in 2010 and made their live debut at SXSW last year. Terrazas states: "Tosin Abasi and I were originally introduced by ...

T.R.A.M., the new band featuring Adrian Terrazas (THE MARS VOLTA) on saxophone, flute, bass clarinet and percussion, Javier Reyes (ANIMALS AS LEADERS) on guitar, Tosin Abasi (ANIMALS AS LEADERS) on guitar and Eric Moore (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, will release its debut album, "Lingua Franca", on February 28 via Sumerian Records.

Filed under: News , Interview facebook.com Periphery drummer Matt Halpern has conceived and created Bandhappy.com , a comprehensive online music education site that connects teachers with students via its custom-built, in-house video chat system in addition to offering in-person lessons. What's most appealing about Bandhappy.com, which is now up and running, is it allows touring musicians to make some extra coin on the side and students to learn from their favorite player. Already signed on are Tosin Abasi ( Animals as Leaders ), Jeff Loomis (ex- Nevermore ), Ben Weinman ( Dillinger Escape Plan ), Chris Adler and Willie Adler ( Lamb of God ...

Mars Volta, Animals As Leaders and Suicidal Tendencies supergroup T.R.A.M. will release their debut album, Lingua Franca on February 28th

Bandhappy, a live online/on-tour music lesson website founded by Periphery drummer Matt Halpern, has launched. You can sign up for lessons by members of Lamb of God, Animals As Leaders, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and more. Check it out here.