A number of metal artists have come together to compose the soundtrack to the upcoming racing video game “nail’d“. Among the musicians collaborating together are:

Raymond Herrera (Arkaea, ex-Fear Factory)
Christian Olde Wolbers (Arkaea, ex-Fear Factory)
Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom Of Sorrow)
Stephen Carpenter (Deftones)
Wayne Static (Static-X)
Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad)
John Boecklin (DevilDriver)
Pat Lachman (ex-Damageplan)

A number of the musicians mentioned above paired up to write instrumental tracks for the game, including “Through Walls Of Flame” which features vocals from Jamey Jasta, “Decimator” which sports vocals from Wayne Static and “Count For Something“.

Beyond the above-mentioned music, the game will also feature licensed tracks from the likes of Slipknot, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rise Against, Slaves On Dope, Backyard Babies, American Sixgun and Aggressive Chill. The game is expected to see a quarter 4 release on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC while a trailer featuring some of the exclusive music can be found below:

DevilDriver have released chapter 4 of their “You May Know Us From The Stage” webisode series online, you can find it below:

DevilDriver bassist Jon Miller has checked in with the following update regarding the bands touring plans and their next album:

“Hi, everyone. This is Miller. I am back in ….Santa Barbara…. after returning home a week early from the end of DevilDriver’s 2010 European summer tour. I want to thank our guitar tech, Dave Burke and tour manager, Bubble for saving the day at the last minute and playing bass for me.

Unfortunately, I had pressing medical issue that needed immediate attention. I am feeling much better now and am beyond stoked to be a part of this year’s Ozzfest. We are doing a ….U.S….. run with Kittie, Kataklysm and Hostility immediately after the Ozzfest dates and am looking forward to finishing up the Pray For Villains touring cycle so that DD can start focusing on starting 2011 with our 5th, and i must say, burliest record to date.

This is the album that I have been waiting to show DD fans what we do best. It is not a nice sounding record. It is not happy or friendly. It’s dark. It’s wicked. It’s pissed. Its also getting mixed right now and hopefully DD fans will get to hear
a new track by the early fall. More to come on the new record soon.

I hope everyone is enjoying the DevilDriver documentary. It has been a long time in the making. We will keep you updated on more DD news and I look forward to seeing all the fans when we hit the road next month!!!!!”

Saviours recently hit the studio to track some new material or a forthcoming EP. The group offered the following statement on it:

“At the end of the tour we headed to Den Haag, Holland for a quick studio trip with Guy Tavares, who does the awesome Motorwolf label. Guy and engineer Hans tracked two new songs for us the old way- 16 track, 1″ tape, no punch-ins, edits or automation. We recorded one new song and then a 21 minute “alternate” version of it, which will be mixed to full heavy psychedelic fruition by Guy over the next month and eventually included on an upcoming EP.”

In addition, the band currently have the following shows lined up in and around their upcoming stint on this years “Ozzfest”

August 10th San Francisco, CA – Slims (feat. Devildriver, Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch)
August 11th San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (feat. Devildriver, Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch)
August 12th Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre (feat. Devildriver, Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch)
August 18th Fort Wayne, IN – Pierre’s (feat. Black Label Society, Kingdom Of Sorrow)
August 20th Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall (feat. Devildriver, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch)
August 23rd Towson, MD – Recher Theater (feat. Devildriver, Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch)
August 26th Columbus, OH – Cafe Bourbon Street
August 31st Austin, TX – Red 7 (feat. Mammoth Grinder, The Roller)
September 02nd Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad

DevilDriver have revealed further details for their upcoming “Ozzfest” off-dates. The band will be teaming up with Kataklysm, Skeletonwitch and Saviours for the following stops:

August 10th San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
August 11th San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
August 12th Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
August 18th Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall (feat. Shadows Fall)
August 20th Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall (feat. Kingdom Of Sorrow)
August 23rd Towson, MD – Recher Theater

DevilDriver will then be joined by Kittie, Kataklysm and Hostility for the following run of shows:

August 25th Jerymn, PA – Elenor Rigby’s
August 26th London, ON – London Music Hall
August 27th Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
August 28th Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
August 29th Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Down Under
August 31st Houston, TX – Scout Bar
September 01st San Antonio, TX – Scout Bar
September 02nd Dallas, TX – Trees
September 03rd Corpus Christi, TX – Pavilion @ Concrete Street
September 04th Odessa, TX – Dos Amigos
September 05th Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
September 07th Des Moines, IA – People’s Court
September 10th Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall
September 11th Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
September 13th Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
September 15th Orangevale, CA – Boardwalk
September 16th Hollywood, CA – The Key Club

DevilDriver, Kittie, Kataklysm and Hostility are planning to hit the road together throughout August/September. Dates and venues for the trek are currently pending.

DevilDriver have recruited Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Opeth) to helm the mixes for their new album which they recently wrapped up tracking with producer Mark Lewis. Mixing sessions are scheduled to take place next month.

Speaking on the effort, band drummer John Boecklin offered the following:

“…It’s got beef. It’s interesting to me, it’s not the fastest shit we have done, nor the slowest, just lots of groove. But to me, when people say “it’s got groove”, I think its a nice way of saying simple and boring these days. We wanted to avoid this. Our record has a great contrast of dark riffs, stomp bouncing drums with the right amount of blasts and double bass, and outstanding vocal delivery from Dez that takes it past your average approach of the metal attempt. I’m not talking about reinventing the wheel or nothing. I just think our new album sits in it’s own corner from any of our other albums”

DevilDriver have booked a number of off-dates from their stint on this years “Ozzfest“, the initial schedule can be found below:

August 10th San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
August 11th San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
August 12th Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
August 18th Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
August 20th Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall (feat. Kingdom Of Sorrow)
August 23rd Towson, MD – Recher Theatre
August 25th Jermyn, PA – Eleanor Rigby’s (feat. Kittie)
August 26th London, ON – London Music Hall (feat. Kittie)
August 27th Columbus, OH – AL Rosa Villa (feat. Kittie)
August 28th Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
August 29th Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Downunder