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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Says He's 'Done Talking' To DAVE MUSTAINE

"We're not talking," former MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso told The Jakarta Post in a brand new interview about his current relationship with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. He added, "Like a marriage, there were ups and downs with Dave, and some of them were great. But, the man had some issues wit...

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F5's 'The Reckoning' To Receive European Release In January

F5 — the Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, and ex-MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso — will have its sophomore album, "The Reckoning", released in Europe on January 23, 2009 via Silverwolf Pro...

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APOCALYPTICA To Perform On 'Last Call With Carson Daly'

Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will be the featured musical guest on NBC's "Last Call With Carson Daly" airing on Tuesday night, October 28 at 1:35 a.m. (technically Wednesday morning). APOCALYPTICA began its latest North American tour on Monday (October 20) in Denver, as the group continue...

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'Global Metal' Documentary To Receive DVD Release Next Month

The much-anticipated documentary "Global Metal" will receive an official DVD release on November 4. In "Global Metal", directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — the makers of the acclaimed documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" — set out to discover the impact of heavy metal on the world's culture...

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APOCALYPTICA Having 'Loads Of Fun' Coming Back To America

The Pulse of Radio reports that Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA begins its latest North American tour on Monday (October 20) in Denver, as the group continues to take advantage of the success here of its latest album, "Worlds Collide", and current single, "I Don't Care". APOCALYPTICA member...

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HELLOWEEN Guitarist Posts End-Of-Tour Message

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN have just returned home after completing the Hellish Rock World Tour in support of their twelfth studio album, "Gambling with the Devil". The group's guitarist, Michael Weikath, has issued the following update: "Back home, tired but satisfied, still suffering from jet...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs In Singapore For First Time; Video Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE played its only show in Asia outside of Japan on October 16, 2008 at Fort Canning Park in Singapore. Watch fan-filmed video footage of the "Home Sweet Home" performance in Singapore below. MÖTLEY CRÜE will perform at the re-opening of the legendary Hollywood Palladium on Sunset Boulevard...

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GRAVE: More Dates Announced

Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE will embark on a tour of Asia, Australia and New Zealand in November/December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 29 - [to be announced], Kuala Lumpur, MY Nov. 30 - [to be announced], Singapore, SG Dec. 02 - Amplifier, Perth, AU Dec. 04 - Gaelic Theatre, Sydney,...

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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, FOREIGNER, JOURNEY Songs Featured In 'Rock Of Ages' Musical

Playbill.com reports that the 1980s-set musical "Rock of Ages" — starring "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis — officially opens at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 16. Previews began October 1. Featuring a book by Chris D'Arienzo, the musical, press notes state, is "fueled by high-...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD And BUCKCHERRY Flesh Out Rest Of Tour

According to The Pulse of Radio, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BUCKCHERRY have fleshed out the details of their upcoming co-headlining tour that was rescheduled from September after AVENGED singer M. Shadows went down with throat problems. As previously reported, the trek will begin on November 4 in Casper,...

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AFTERMATH A.D. Reunion Show Announced

Reunited Raleigh, North Carolina hardcore/metal band AFTERMATH A.D. will perform for the first time in 15 years on Halloween night (October 31) at Volume 11 Tavern in Raleigh for the fifth annual STM Music Productions Halloween Monster Rock Bash. Special guests include TUB OF NOISE and HERE LIES… Fu...

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW Expanded To Six-Piece

Finnish melodic death metal band ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW has announced the addition of vocalist Jarmo Kylmänen to the group's ranks. The band says, "Jarmo K has been our 'sixth member' since late 2005, helping us with songs, melodies and his voice on 'Before The Bleeding Sun' and all the gigs after...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Is 'Excited' To Play Singapore For First Time

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently spoke to The Electric New Paper about the band's first-ever concert in Southeast Asia after 27 years together. Sixx said: 'I'm so excited... I'm dying to play for the fans there. We never came to Southeast Asia because we weren't paid enough to break even. We...

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SAHG To Tour India

SAHG, the Norwegian heavy rockers who feature in their ranks members of GORGOROTH, MANNGARD and AUDREY HORNE, has issued the following update: "SAHG will tour India between October 25 and November 9 of this year. The tour includes appearances at the Great Indian Rock Festival in four cities plus thr...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's F5 Covers FIGHT's 'Nailed To The Gun'; Audio Available

F5 — the Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, and ex-MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso — has posted its previously unreleased cover of FIGHT's "Nailed To The Gun" on the F5 MySpace page. The gro...