METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on September 18 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Brought together ...
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SOILWORK: First Part Of 'The Ride Majestic' Documentary
"The Ride Majestic", the tenth studio album from Sweden-based melodic death metal experts SOILWORK, will be released worldwide on August 28 via Nuclear Blast. In preparation for the CD's release, SOILWORK has created a two-part mini-documentary inviting fans and newcomers alike to take an inside look at the band's history. In part one, which can ...
SCOTT WEILAND And THE WILDABOUTS Cancel European Tour
Ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland and his band THE WILDABOUTS have canceled their previously announced European tour in September/October with the exception of the show in London, England at The Garage on September 3. A statement from the group reads as follows: "Scott and the band, along with management, want the fans to know ...
ANTHRAX Drummer On New Material: 'It's Definitely Metal'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Metal Onslaught Magazine about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2011's "Worship Music" album. He said: "I think its going to be released the beginning of next year. I would like to have this 'Spreading The Disease' 30th-anniversary [reissue] out at ...
THE 69 EYES Begins Recording New Album
Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES have entered the studio with producer Johnny Lee Michaels to begin recording their new album for an early 2016 release. Says THE 69 EYES vocalist Jyrki 69: "Dear Helsinki vampires loyalists, how's your summer been? I've been thinking of you a lot lately. Especially in the nights... in the ...
NEAL SCHON: 'The Door Has Always Been Open' For STEVE PERRY To Sing With JOURNEY Again
JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has not ruled out a reunion with Steve Perry, saying that the band would happily share the stage with its former lead singer. "The door has always been open, like I've said a zillion times," Schon told ABC News Radio. "People ask me every day, 'Are you reuniting?' ...
SLAYER's KERRY KING Joins KING DIAMOND On Stage In Mansfield To Perform MERCYFUL FATE Classic
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King joined KING DIAMOND on stage on July 25 at the Mansfield, Massachusetts stop of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival to perform the MERCYFUL FATE classic "Evil". Fan-filmed video footage of Kerry's appearance can be seen below. Kerry King has previously stated that he and fellow original SLAYER guitarist Jeff ...
DEFTONES Singer Says Band Won't Play New Songs On Current Tour
DEFTONES kicked off a co-headlining tour with INCUBUS last week, but don't expect to hear any new songs on the trek. Although the band has nearly completed work on its eighth studio release, singer Chino Moreno told The Pulse Of Radio why fans will have to wait a little longer to hear the new material ...
STEEL PANTHER To Headline Last Concert Ever At House Of Blues On Sunset Strip
Los Angeles glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER will be the last band ever to perform at the historic House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California before it's demolished. The band will play itts greatest hits — including "Community Property", "Glory Hole" and "Asian Hooker" — and will be joined on stage for a song with ...
POWERWOLF Guitarist Talks 'Blessed & Possessed', Guitar Work, Bonus Covers Album
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with POWERWOLF guitarist Matthew Greywolf. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On writing a follow-up to "Preachers Of The Night": "'Preachers Of The Night' was not only our most successful album but also an album which we still absolutely love, so ...