Canadian metal legends Annihilator have issued the following update:

"Well, it’s been 15 studio CDs, more than 1000 shows around the world and we’re planning some awesome things for our fans. Despite the sad state of the music business, Annihilator have never given up and hope we’ve given you some good music and good times along the way!

Now, we urgently need your help to raise money for touring, shows, the live acoustic DVD, the mini documentary DVD and the live concert DVD we are planning. Although we have a very supportive label and touring agency, these ambitious plans cost a lot more money than any of us have. See the expense list below and we're sure you'll understand.

In return for your contributions, we’ve come up with some amazing things to offer you: From Jeff’s custom Chevy Camaro muscle car, to watching an Annihilator live-streamed rehearsal, hanging out at Jeff’s home and studio, getting some of his guitars, free concert tix for life, and more… See the gallery section for pics of the perks. We hope you love these killer packages as much as we loved making them!

Obviously, not everyone will be able to afford or will want the car package but hopefully it has pointed you to the Live Rehearsal Stream Package and the others.

Thanks for your time and hopefully your contributions!"

Go to this location to check out the crowdfunding campaign.

Bang Your Head!!!, The annual gathering in Balingen, Germany (now a three day event), have announced Annihilator as their final act, which also includes headliners Slayer, Twisted Sister and Iced Earth.

The festival will take place July 14th - 16th with performances also scheduled from Testament, Carcass, Dirkschneider, Uriah Heep, Grave Digger, Candlemass, Metal Church, Dragonforce, Nazareth, The Dead Daisies, Great White, Girlschool and many more.

More festival details at this location.