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THE END Parts Ways With Guitarist

Canadian metallers THE END have issued the following update: "Unfortunately we have some sad news for you. Andrew Hercules [guitar] has decided to leave the band. We all wish him the best in his future endeavors. Due to this development we will need to immediately cancel the rest of the dates with B...

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GORGOROTH Begins Work On Live Album

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have just entered Grieghallen Studios in Norway with producer Pytten (ENSLAVED, TRELLDOM) to begin work on their new live album, "Live in Grieghallen 2007". A 2008 release via Regain Records is expected. As previously reported, GORGOROTH vocalist Gaahl (also of TR...

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PLANET GEMINI To Release Download-Only LP

Due to the many release date changes of the album "Wicked", long-running underground traditional doom metal band PLANET GEMINI will release a download-ony LP, "Cauldron of Fuzz V: Sometimes it Comes Back", on Halloween (October 31) at 8:00 p.m. via the group's official web site. According to PLANET...

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LIVING COLOUR Frontman Added To EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR

LIVING COLOUR frontman Corey Glover is among the newly added performers on the Experience Hendrix Tour, launching October 16 at Washington's Constitution Hall. The tour features some of the most respected and innovative figures in rock and blues and celebrates the genius and artistry of Jimi Hendrix...

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GORGOROTH Working On Live Album

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH will soon enter Grieghallen Studios in Norway with producer Pytten (ENSLAVED, TRELLDOM) to begin work on their forthcoming live album, "Live in Grieghallen 2007". A 2008 release is expected. In other news, GORGOROTH vocalist Gaahl (also of TRELLDOM and GAAHLSKAGG)...

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JÖTUN Demo Track Featuring MORS PRINCIPIUM EST Singer Available For Streaming

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST singer Ville Viljanen has joined forces with guitarist Mike Greenfield (HEMLOCK, SMOTHER THERESA) in a new project called JÖTUN. An as-yet-untitled demo track is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. JÖTUN's lineup, according to the band's MySpace page: Mike Greenf...

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ANGEL BLAKE: 10 New Songs Ready To Be Recorded

ANGEL BLAKE guitarist Marko Tervonen (ex-THE CROWN) has issued the following update: "I'm at this moment working on the final song for the yet-untitled album Nr. 2 "10 songs, ladies and gentlemen, 10 songs are planned to be recorded as soon as everything is 100% done with lyrics, titles and some bit...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer Launches Online Comic Books Retail Venture

With multi-platinum rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN currently on hiatus and his SCARS ON BROADWAY project with SOAD's Daron Malakian in the early stages, drummer John Dolmayan will fulfill his other passion of comic books and collectibles by launching Torpedo Comics, an exclusively Internet-based retail...

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NINE INCH NAILS' TRENT REZNOR: 'I Don't Care About How Many Records I Sell'

UK's Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Hammer: In a recent interview you said: "When I did 'With Teeth' I didn't make myself any rules, I was just hoping that I could do it at all." ...

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QUEEN Rocks Montreal On Giant Screens Across Canada

QUEEN fans get ready! Cineplex Entertainment has announced the premiere of the remastered "Queen Rock Montreal" concert in High Definition and 5.1 Digital Surround Sound on Wednesday October 17 exclusively at 53 select Cineplex Entertainment theatres across Canada. "We are pleased to partner with Ea...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: The Making Of DOWN's 'Over The Under' Part III

To chronicle the past five years leading up to the release of DOWN's new album, "III - Over The Under", singer Philip Anselmo (ex-PANTERA) has been issuing periodic installments leading up to the release of the record. This is Philip's personal communication to the band's loyal fan base and gives a...

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AC/DC to Rock Blu-Ray With 'Live At Donington'

According to High-Def Digest, Sony BMG will release Blu-ray version of AC/DC's seminal concert epic "Live at Donington" in October. Filmed at the famed Donington Castle by Grammy-winning music video helmer David Mallet, "Live at Donington" has been hailed by some as the most over-the-top rock specta...

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MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available

A "preview" of the artwork for the new MONSTER MAGNET album, "4 Way Diablo", is available at this location. Due on November 2, 2007 via SPV Records, the CD was produced by Matt Hyde and features a cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' "2,000 Light Years from Home". "4 Way Diablo" track listing: ...

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ALICE COOPER Unafraid Of Snakes, Being Fabulous

New York magazine conducted an interview with Alice Cooper last night (Tuesday, September 11) in conjunction with his appearance at the John Varvatos fashion show in New York City. An excerpt from the chat follows: New York: Fancy meeting you here. What brings you out? Cooper: I shot a campaign with...

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It's Official: LED ZEPPELIN To Reunite For London Concert

The surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN have confirmed they will reform for a special show at London's 22,000-capacity O2 arena on Monday, November 26 as part of a tribute to Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last December. Tickets cost £125 each (approximately $254) and will be allo...