Four acts from the MTV2 Headbangers Ball compilations are currently on tour together - Cradle of Filth, Arch Enemy, Beleding Through and HIMSA. Check out THE TOUR section for dates, and check out the photo gallery for pictures from the first tour stop on the tour, including backstage photos, and some exclusive soundcheck photos

New York, NY: Building on the success of the first Headbangers Ball record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records today announced the release of "MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Volume 2" on September 28th, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock artists, and showcasing a new breed of metal talent, the “Headbangers Ball” series is home for the millions of hard rock fans nationwide and has inspired the wildly successful compilation CD and tour. Hosted by Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" can be seen every Saturday night at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT.

“With some of the most loyal and diehard followers in all of music, we understand how important it is for the ‘Headbangers Ball’ to be authentic and give hard rock and metal fans a place that is all their own,” said David Cohn, GM of MTV2. “The music on this CD is a testament to the many talented bands out there that represent both the history and future of metal music, and we are excited to once again be working with Roadrunner to support them.”

To metal devotees everywhere the brand name "Roadrunner" represents dedication to the heavy rock underground and beyond. Roadrunner is entering its 25th year of releasing only the best in heavy metal and hard rock. It makes perfect sense that metal's premier television program and the record label with such a solid history in the genre would partner up to release "MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Volume 2.” “We at Roadrunner are excited to be partnering with MTV2 to deliver the very best in today’s hard rock and metal universe to fans around the world. “Headbangers Ball” is again a vital destination for so many, and this compilation pays respect to that spirit. We especially would like to thank Kevin Mangini and Justin Prager at MTV for their commitment to this project series,” says Roadrunner President, Jonas Nachsin.

As with the first installment, which was released in October of 2003, the "MTV2 Headbangers Ball Volume 2" album will feature 40 tracks on 2 CDs- one disc of established acts, and one of up-and-coming street-level bands- for the cost of just one. Intent on presenting the width and breadth of the burgeoning hard rock scene, Roadrunner and MTV2 compiled a track listing with only 7 repeats from last year's volume, those 7 being artists with brand new material to contribute. The result is once again the ultimate document of hard rock circa 2004, showcasing credible, respected acts like Slipknot, HIM, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Atreyu and Unearth among others. Also included are unreleased tracks from Probot, Trivium and Lamb of God, while Megadeth, Shadows Fall, Kittie, Dillinger Escape Plan, Cradle of Filth and 3 Inches Of Blood contribute tracks from their upcoming albums.