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It's Official: BILL WARD To Sit Out BLACK SABBATH's Upcoming Shows

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "Dear SABBATH fans and fellow musicians, "I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming SABBATH shows, a failure to agree has continued. At this time I have to inform you that I won't be...

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SIX FEET UNDER: New Audio Interview With CHRIS BARNES

On April 19, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with vocalist Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube below. SIX FEET UNDER's new album, "Undead", is scheduled for release on May 22 through Metal Blade R...

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BLACKGATES Interviewed On 107.7 THE BONE's 'Metal Zone' (Video)

On Friday, May 4, "Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with BLACKGATES — the new East San Francisco Bay Area/New York metal outfit featuring former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLA...

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KADAVAR Debut To Receive North American Release In July

Fast-rising Berlin rock band KADAVAR will release its self-titled debut in North America on July 10 via Tee Pee Records. Boasting an absolutely killer sound that will find immediate appeal with fans of BLACK SABBATH, PENTAGRAM, SIR LORD BALTIMORE, WITCHCRAFT and GRAVEYARD, KADAVAR's thunderous gloom...

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DARK DAY SUNDAY To Support DREAM THEATER In Upstate New York

DARK DAY SUNDAY, the old-school thrash band featuring FATES WARNING guitarist Frank Aresti and SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, will support DREAM THEATER on the following shows: June 15 - Main Street Armory - Rochester, NY June 17 - Artpark - Lewiston, NY DARK DAY SUNDAY will also play on Saturd...

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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS: First Promotional Photo Released

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...

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REX BROWN On Rumors Of PANTERA Reunion With ZAKK WYLDE: 'You Can't Replace My Brother'

Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with bassist Rex Brown (KILL DEVIL HILL, PANTERA, DOWN). An excerpt from the chat follows below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: Congrats on the 20th anniversary of [PANTERA's] "Vulgar Display Of Power". The CD/DVD [...

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'Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath' Due In June

Sanctuary has set a June 4 U.K. release date for "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath". "Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath" is a 14-song collection of classic tracks from across BLACK SABBATH's first eight albums — including tracks from 1970's debut "Black Sabbath" and follow-up "Paranoid", 1971's...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist's Memoir Tentatively Due In November

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DOWN and current KILL DEVIL HILL bassist Rex Brown. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. SkullsNBones.com: I can't let this opportunity pass without mentioning the the 20th anniversary of "Vulgar Display O...

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BLACKGATES Performs Live For First Time; More Video Footage Available

BLACKGATES — the new East San Francisco Bay Area/New York metal outfit featuring former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) and guitarist Jeremy Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) — made its live debut this past Saturday night (May 5) at Rooster's Roadhou...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman Explains Bassist's Absence

Ed Lanouette (DARK DAY SUNDAY) is filling in for SHADOWS FALL bassist Paul Romanko on the Massachusetts metal band's current U.S. tour with FEAR FACTORY. In a new tweet, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair explained Paul's absence by saying, "His first child is on the way and he is recovering from carp...

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BLACKGATES Performs Live For First Time; Video Available

BLACKGATES — the new East San Francisco Bay Area/New York metal outfit featuring former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) and guitarist Jeremy Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) — made its live debut last night (Saturday, May 5) at Rooster's Roadhouse i...

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Tickets To BLACK SABBATH's Homecoming Concert Sell Out In Less Than 10 Minutes

One of BLACK SABBATH's biggest fans tells U.K.'s Sunday Mercury that online ticket scalpers have made it impossible for him to see his favorite band's reunion concert in their hometown. Tickets for the show, which will be at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on May 19, are going for £250 (approximately $...

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SHADOWS FALL Taps DARK DAY SUNDAY Bassist For U.S. Tour

Ed Lanouette (DARK DAY SUNDAY) is filling in for SHADOWS FALL bassist Paul Romanko on the Massachusetts metal band's current U.S. tour. Ed earned his bachelor's degree at Berklee College Of Music and graduated with a master's degree in jazz performance from the Boston Conservatory. He cites his main...

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SIX FEET UNDER: '18 Days' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for the song "18 Days" from Florida death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER can be seen below (courtesy of Bloody Disgusting). The apocalyptic hymn comes off the band's forthcoming studio effort, "Undead", set for North American release on May 22 through Metal Blade Records. The...