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EARTHEN GRAVE Parts Ways With Drummer

Chicago's epic doom metal act EARTHEN GRAVE have parted ways with longtime drummer Scott Davidson. Davidson played on the group's 2009 "Dismal Times" debut EP and recently released full-length album, "Earthen Grave". The band issued a collective statement this week: "We wish Scott all the best with...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Performs In India For First Time: Video Interview, Performance Footage

Guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM was interviewed by News 9 prior to the band's headlining appearance at The Great Indian Octoberfest in Bangalore, India on October 14. You can now watch the report below. CHILDREN OF BODOM recently inked a Japanese record deal wit...

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Germany's SPV Out Of Insolvency

After a rigorous selection process, a joint Hanover-Hamburg investment group with strong music industry ties has secured the acquisition of SPV GmbH and all related brands and labels, as well as its complete catalogue consisting of over 1,600 album titles. This development paves the way forward to t...

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FIREWIND: New Video Interview With BOB KATSIONIS

Chris Simpson of Mersey Metal Madness conducted an interview with keyboardist/guitarist Bob Katsionis of Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND before the band's September 14 concert in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below. FIREWIND's new album, "Few Against Many", entered the official ch...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Signs Japanese Deal With MARQUEE INC.

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have inked a Japanese record deal with Marquee Inc. The label will release the band's new album in late spring/early summer 2013. Commented CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith): "This is exciting change for us, 'cause Japan has al...

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FIREWIND: Hamburg Concert Footage Posted Online

Video footage of FIREWIND's September 28 performance at Knust in Hamburg, Germany can be seen below. FIREWIND's new album, "Few Against Many", entered the official chart in Greece at No. 42 and in Germany at No. 90. Released in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records and in North America on May 2...

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FIREWIND's GUS G. Interviewed In Manchester (Video)

FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. (real name: Kostas Karamitroudis) was interviewed by Get Ready To Rock prior to FIREWIND's September 14 concert at Moho Live in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below. FIREWIND's new album, "Few Against Many", entered the official chart in Gree...

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New KISS Slot Game To Premiere At Global Gaming Expo

A rock and roll experience like none other is set to take over the gaming industry's largest trade show with the debut of the new KISS slot game from WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., at the twelfth annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E),October 2-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Cen...

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METALLICA Guitarist Announces 'Too Much Horror Business' Book-Release Event

Want to keep the horror excitement going after Halloween is over? METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett presents a Day Of The Dead/"Too Much Horror Business" book-release event. Wear your finest ghoulish and ghastly costumes and come to Public Works in San Francisco, California on Thursday November 1 at...

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METALLICA: 2009 'World Magnetic' Concerts From Quebec City To Be Released On DVD

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Happy September... we've got an early Christmas present for you! "As we get ready to head back into the studio, we thought we would round out the 'Death Magnetic' experience with the DVD/Blu-ray release of the two nights we...

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FIREWIND Joined By LEAVES' EYES Singer For 'Breaking The Silence' Performance (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine performing the song "Breaking The Silence" with FIREWIND on September 15 in Dublin, Ireland during the two bands' current European tour can be seen below. The studio version of "Breaking The Silence", which can be found on FIREWIND's 2006...

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METALLICA Guitarist Schedules 'Horror Business' Book-Signing Events

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has scheduled the following signing events to promote his book, "Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection": Oct. 11 - Barnes & Noble - Tribeca Store - New York, NY - 6 p.m. Oct. 13 - New York Comic Con - Abrams Book Booth - New York, NY - ...

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FIREWIND/ OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: Video Interview Posted Online

La Boite Noire conducted an interview with FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. at this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which took place June 15-17 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. FIREWIND's latest album, "Few Against Many", sold around 1,000 copies in the United St...

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ENEMY OF THE SUN Parts Ways With Bassist

ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands as LACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — has parted ways with Greek bassist Eirini Papadopoulou. Commented Papadopoulou: "I would like to announce that I am no longer a memb...

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MTV: 'Headbangers Ball' Will Continue As Online Destination Without JOSE MANGIN

A spokesperson for MTV has denied a claim by current "Headbangers Ball" host Jose Mangin (pictured below) that the Viacom Inc.-owned cable channel is pulling the plug on the show because it no longer supports heavy metal. In a recent interview with Horns Up Rocks!, Mangin revealed that the decision...