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Get out those heavy coats cuz it'll definitely be reigning blood when Slayer, Megadeth and Testament hit the Long Beach Arena Jan. 22 as part of the American Carnage Tour.

In my 30 years on this planet, I've been to my fair share of concerts, but never have I seen anything like what I saw the one Slayer show I attended. It was about four years ago -- ironically, at the Long Beach Arena -- and the group had an upside cross made of guitar amps hanging from each side of the stage. It was the most metal thing I've ever seen and totally worth the price of admission. For those planning on attending in January, I hope they do this again because it was pretty fucking awesome.

Oh yeah, tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Adam Richman, the lovable foodie from the Travel Channel's Man V. Food, is coming to the House of Blues Dec. 15. If you don't know Richman, your first question probably is, "So?" But if you know all about how the Brooklyn native travels the country to enter eateries that serve ridiculous portions in hopes of chowing them in one sitting, you might have a few more when the host/actor gets into his Q&A section of the show. I don't plan on attending, but if you do, here are a few freebies to get him riled up.

1. Have you no shame?
2. Were you the kid in school who ate boogers?
3.What kind of health insurance plan does the Travel Channel provide?
4. Could you kick Anthony Bourdain's ass?
5. Most people on tv get laid without a problem, but does the fact that you stuff your fat face actually supercede the ease factor when you explain to females just what kind of show you're on?

Tickets go on sale Saturday.

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OK, we can stop complaining about the Morrissey show at the Fox Theater in Pomona on December 7 not going on sale yet.
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Neo-soul singer Kem hasn't had an album since 2005's colorfully named Album II. Is a little thing like that going to stop him from coming to the Grove of Anaheim on November 21? Of course not. Why, in fact, tickets are going on sale at noon this Saturday, October 10 (tomorrow, if you will), for $50-$60. More shows going on sale tomorrow after the jump.

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Orange County music might not have many annual traditions, but this is one: every holiday season, OC punk legends the Vandals play their "Christmas Formal" at the House of Blues in Anaheim; playing wacky Christmas tunes (including modern classic "Christmas Time for My Penis") from their 1996 record Oi to the World!. This year it takes place Saturday, December 19, and tickets are on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. for $16.50-$18.

Couple more shows going on sale tomorrow worth nothing--including a once-beloved '90s band and one that's total Hot Topic-core. Let's do this thing.

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It may be late Friday afternoon, but there's still some stuff to talk about. Like a couple of big new shows coming our way.
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Newport Beach's Saosin just released their their second album, In Search of Solid Ground, this past Tuesday. Rather than rest on their hard-rockin' laurels, they're preparing a headlining show at the House of Blues in Anaheim: well, on December 20. So lots of preparation. Tickets are on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m., $16.50-$19.

More shows on sale tomorrow (and a bunch of rad Glass House shows on sale today) after the jump!
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​Yeah. Due to the three-day weekend and all that, there are pretty much no shows going on sale tomorrow. There's the "BET's 106 & Park Tour" with Trey Songz and Mario at the House of Blues in Anaheim (on sale 10 a.m. tomorrow, $35-$37.50). And that's...it.

There are a couple more new shows worth mentioning, even if they don't go on sale tomorrow (that's OK, right?). Avant garde, once-beareded, electro artist Peaches (pictured) will be at the Glass House in Pomona on October 26. That's on sale now and $15, which seems like kind of a steal. Glassjaw is back touring and headed to the same downtown P-town venue on November 12. That's $25, and on sale this Wednesday (September 9! already!) at noon.

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All Time Low are currently experiencing an all time high (I'm sorry, really) amount of exposure through their new album, Nothing Personal--which defied expectations by debuting #4 on Billboard and got them an appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Ride the wave of their success on November 8 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, where they'll be playing alongside We the Kings, Hey Monday and the Friday Night Boys. Tickets are on sale 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29 (tomorrow!) for $22.50-$25.

A few more shows worth knowing about--including Paramore at the Fox Theater!--after the jump!

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The Bravery proved a lot of people wrong when "Believe" hit big in 2007--honestly, who didn't think that they would be one-hit wonders after "An Honest Mistake," merely riding the nouveau-new wave...wave? It looks like they'll be around for a bit, with a third album in the works, and a tour--one that stops at the House of Blues in Anaheim on November 1. Tickets are on sale this Saturday, August 22, at 10 a.m.; prices range from $15.03 for a four-pack to $50.

More shows with tickets going on sale tomorrow after the jump.

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