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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Loved Punk's 'Attitude,' But Didn't Feel A Kinship With Its 'Musicality'
On January 19, MetalRock Films will release part one of a new two-part "Inside Metal" documentary DVD series titled "The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal". Directed by Bob Nalbandian with narration by David Ellefson of MEGADETH, the documentary focuses on the Los Angeles thrash metal uprising of the early/...January 10, 2018
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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH Featured In 'The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal': Part One Of Doc Series Due In January
Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been deemed as the epicenter for thrash metal, whereas Los Angeles has invariably been considered the stomping ground for glam and hair metal. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands since the early '80s, but the fact rema...December 14, 2017
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DOKKEN, DISTURBED, Ex-SKID ROW Members Perform At 'Ultimate Texas Jam' (Video)
Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW),John Moyer (DISTURBED),Sean McNabb (LYNCH MOB, QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN),Ira Black (I AM MORBID, WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and Monte Pittman (PRONG, MADONNA) are among the musicians who took part in the "Ultimate Jam Night Presents: Ultimate Texas Jam"...September 13, 2017
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ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT
Nuclear Blast Entertainment has announced the signing of Canadian newcomers ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN. "We are incredibly excited to be signed with Nuclear Blast," states the band. "To work with a team that has not only been a leader in the industry, but has helped develop and give the world so many bands...August 25, 2017
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KHEMMIS Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT
Nuclear Blast Entertainment, via a licensing deal with 20 Buck Spin, has announced the worldwide (excluding North America) signing of Denver, Colorado-based multifarious doomed heavy metal quartet KHEMMIS. KHEMMIS is currently working on new material for its third record, to be released in 2018 vi...July 19, 2017
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FALLUJAH Parts Ways With Singer ALEX HOFMANN
Progressive death metallers FALLUJAH have announced the departure of their vocalist Alex Hofmann. The band said in a statement: "A decade-long journey has just ended for one of our founding members, and now he begins a new path separate from our own. His dedication and creativity have been a vital p...July 14, 2017
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Extended Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal' Premiere Screening
An eighteen-minute video recap of the June 19 premiere of "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal", the third title in the "Inside Metal" series, which was held at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, California, can be seen below. The footage was filmed and edited by Edward Banda. "Rise Of L.A...July 9, 2017
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Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal' Premiere Screening
A three-minute video recap of the June 19 premiere of "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal", the third title in the "Inside Metal" series, which was held at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, California, can be seen below. "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal" will be available on DVD and major stre...July 6, 2017
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'Inside Metal: Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal' Premiere Screening Announced
"Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal", the third title in the "Inside Metal" series, will be premiered on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, California. This is the only screening date that is scheduled and the filmmakers have set aside a limited number of t...May 31, 2017
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarist Had To Fight To Contribute To Songwriting Process
Fret12 recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Spreitzer of California's DEVILDRIVER as part of "The Sound And The Story" series. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his songwriting contributions to DEVILDRIVER, Spreitzer said: "My influence with the band has been kind of a...February 25, 2017
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THY ART IS MURDER: Pro-Shot Footage Of C.J. MCMAHON's Comeback Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of vocalist C.J. McMahon's comeback performance with Australian extreme metallers THY ART IS MURDER — which took place on January 14 at the Unify festival in Tarwin Meadows, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia — can be seen below. McMahon recently blamed his drug...January 30, 2017
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C.J. MCMAHON Says He Is 'A New Man,' Vows To 'Crush All Charts And Expectations' With THY ART IS MURDER
Vocalist C.J. McMahon, who rejoined Australian extreme metallers THY ART IS MURDER earlier this month after a twelve-month absence, has blamed his drug addiction for his initial departure from the group and has vowed to move forward as "a new man." McMahon wrote on his Instagram account: "You made m...January 22, 2017
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THY ART IS MURDER Officially Welcomes Back Vocalist C.J. MCMAHON; New Song Released
Australian extreme metallers THY ART IS MURDER have been rejoined by vocalist C.J. McMahon. To cement McMahon's return to his rightful throne, the band has released a brand new song titled "No Absolution". Check out the track below. Guitarist Andy Marsh spoke on McMahon's return and the brand new tr...January 20, 2017
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THY ART IS MURDER Rejoined By Singer CJ MCMAHON At Australia's UNIFY Festival
Australian extreme metallers THY ART IS MURDER were rejoined by their former singer CJ McMahon earlier tonight (Saturday, January 14) on stage at the Unify festival in Tarwin Meadows, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Addressing the crowd at the show, McMahon said that he "was a drug addict" who...January 14, 2017
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PALLBEARER To Release 'Heartless' Album In March
Nuclear Blast Entertainment has announced the signing of ruminant Arkansas progressive doom quartet PALLBEARER for the territories of Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The band's third record, titled "Heartless", will be released on March 24, 2017. The effort will be made available via Nuclear Blas...January 4, 2017
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