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NINE INCH NAILS Books First U.S. Show Of 2007

Launch Radio Networks reports: NINE INCH NAILS has announced its first U.S. show in support of the band's latest album, "Year Zero". The group's web site has just added a September 18 show in Honolulu, Hawaii to its summer itinerary, which is filled through August and the first half of September wit...

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S.I.N.: Japanese Release Date Announced For New Album

German/Norwegian hard rockers S.I.N. (SOMEWHERE INTO NOWHERE) have completed work on their third album. "Mix and master went very well, and we are really happy with the result," the band writes on its web site. "Our Japanese label Marquee/Avalon will release our new record to the Asia market on Sept...

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Report: Vintage AC/DC, NIRVANA Still Big-Sellers

Jake Coyle of The Associated Press reports: AC/DC's "Back in Black" (1980) last year sold 440,000 copies and has thus far sold 156,000 this year, according to the Nielsen SoundScan catalog charts, which measure how well physical albums older than two years old are selling. BON JOVI's 1994 "Cross Roa...

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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY: More 'Hellish Rock' Tour Dates Announced

More European dates have been announced for the much-anticipated "Hellish Rock" tour featuring HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Nov. 16 - HU Budapest - Petöfi Hall Nov. 17 - SER Belgrad - Hala Sportova Nov. 18 - BUL Sofia - Festivalna Hall Nov. 19 - ROM Bukarest -...

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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY: More European Tour Dates Announced

More European dates have been leaked for the much-anticipated "Hellish Rock" tour featuring HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Nov. 16 - Budapest, Hungary - Petöfi Hall Nov. 29 - Dietikon, Switzerland - Stadthalle Dec. 01 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Stadthalle Dec. 02 -...

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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80s': Complete List Of Songs Revealed

The complete list of songs has been revealed for Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The game will ship for the PlayStation 2 on July 24. According to Gamespot, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is rated T for Teen and will be the last game...

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BEATALLICA: 'Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band' Samples Available

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on BEATALLICA's first official CD, "Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band", have been posted at Amazon.com. "Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band" is scheduled for release on July 10 via Oglio Records. Comprised of members Jaymz Lennfield (vocals...

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EDENBRIDGE Announces New Guitarist, Drummer

Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has issued the following update: "EDENBRIDGE like to welcome Robert Schoenleitner and Sebastian Lanser as their two new members! Robert Schoenleitner already played guitar on EDENBRIDGE's last tour through England and Asia. Robert studied guitar at VGI instit...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Schedules Asian Clinics

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li has scheduled the following clinics in Asia: July 14 - Thailand, Bangkok - Main Auditorium A.U.A Center July 15 - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - MCA Hall July 16 - Malaysia, Johor Baru - Jotic Auditorium July 17 - Indonesia, Bandung - Grand Pasundan Convention Hotel July 18...

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HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY: First Two European Dates Leaked

Two European dates have been leaked for the much-anticipated "Hellish Rock" tour featuring HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY: Nov. 16 - Budapest, HUN @ Petöfi Hall Dec. 21 - Langen, GER @ Stadthalle The trek will kick off mid-November and will include one or two additional acts. Apart from very few festival a...

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BEATALLICA Announces First-Ever Asian Appearance

Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, will play its first-ever concert in Asia on Sunday, August 5 as part of the Busan International Rock Music Festival in South Korea....

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ANDREW W.K.: 'Close Calls With Brick Walls' To Receive Vinyl Release

On August 28, 2007, Andrew W.K. and Load Records will release a special limited U.S. edition of ANDREW W.K.'s third album, "Close Calls With Brick Walls", on double colored vinyl. This two-LP album will include a deluxe-bound full color gate-fold jacket, an eight-page, full-color 10" x 10" insert bo...

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KATAGORY V: New Album Cover Artwork Revealed

Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V has posted the cover artwork for their fourth album, "Hymns of Dissension", due later in the year. Commented bassist and founder Dustin Mitchell: "The new album is complete and the final mix has been sent off to the record labels, so now it is in the...

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HELLOWEEN And GAMMA RAY To Team Up For European Tour

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have been officially confirmed for the upcoming HELLOWEEN European tour. The trek will kick off mid-November and will include one or two additional acts. Apart from very few festival appearances, this will be the first time ever HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY have toured to...

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HELLOWEEN: New Album Title Announced

HELLOWEEN drummer Dani Löble has re-entered singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain to resume the recording sessions for the band's new album with longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, SAXON). Tentatively titled "Gambling with the Devil", HELLOWEEN's 12th studio LP is...