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HELLOWEEN: 'Mrs. God' Single Details Revealed
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have changed their minds and have now selected the track "Mrs. God" as the first single from their upcoming album. The single will be released on July 4, while the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2003's "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" (Nuclear Blast Records) will follow a few...March 31, 2005
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POPULATION 1: European Appearances Announced
POPULATION 1, the new band featuring former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, will be appearing in several cities throughout Europe and Asia as Washburn signature artist Bettencourt promotes the new N5 and N6 series guitars. POPULATION 1 will perform several songs, followed by a Q&A with the a...March 30, 2005
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METAL TRAVEL GUIDE Celebrates Third Anniversary: The Search For Metal Pubs Has Come To An End
Originally planned as a little fun project for own needs, the Metal Travel Guide has become the biggest online database for metal pubs, clubs, bars and venues. In early 2005, after a relaunch, a worldwide list of metal festivals was added — an additional feature requested by many users. Every visito...March 25, 2005
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It's Official: ANTHRAX's 'Among The Living' Lineup To Reunite
For the first time in 13 years, the entire "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and Dan Spitz (guitar) — will gather together in one room to discuss new music releases, as well as the future plans for this mo...March 24, 2005
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INTERZONE Featured On BJÖRK's Charity Record
Canadian band INTERZONE, featuring former SACRIFICE frontman Rob Urbinati, are among the artists featured on a collection of cover versions and mixes of BJÖRK's song "Army of Me", with all of the proceeds to go to UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund). Prompted by the recen...March 15, 2005
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DORO, SAXON, EDGUY Featured On Charity DVD
DORO, SAXON, EDGUY, IN EXTREMO and CRYSTAL BALL were among the bands performing at the Rock for Asia charity event for the tsunami victims in Asia, which took place at the Saturn Arena in Ingolstadt, Germany, on January 27 in front of more than 2,000 enthusiastic fans. Now the accompanying "Rock for...March 9, 2005
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THE ETERNAL To Play First Show Since Returning From Europe
Australian melodic doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) will play their first show since returning from Europe at the Duke of Windsor (179 Chapel St. Windsor) in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, April 30 with TAILBONE, ALPHA STATE and NITIDUS. They will be unveiling two new membe...March 8, 2005
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ROCKDETECTOR Reaches 30,000-Band Landmark Tally
Rockdetector.com reached a landmark tally of 30,000 bands. Not only does this represent the world's biggest database, online or otherwise, of international rock and metal bands, it is the more remarkable for every single band biography being a uniquely penned history. Rockdetector is owned by Garry...March 5, 2005
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KROKUS Part Ways With Guitarist FERNANDO VON ARB, Announce Replacement
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are proud to officially announce the return of guitarist Mandy Meyer to KROKUS as replacement of Fernando Von Arb who decided to leave the band. Mandy was a member of KROKUS during the '80s already an...March 5, 2005
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ROB ROCK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Singer ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX BEHEMOTH BLACK LABEL...March 2, 2005
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DIO To Play 'Holy Diver' In Its Entirety On Upcoming U.K. Tour
According to a posting on Live 4 Metal, DIO's upcoming U.K. tour is being billed as "An Evening With Dio" tour and it will feature no opening acts. DIO will perform two live sets at each concert, including not only a host of classic songs from across his huge back catalogue, but also ...February 28, 2005
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INSISION Cancel Southeast Asian Tour
Stockholm, Sweden-based brutal death metallers INSISION have been forced to cancel their previously announced tour of Southeast Asia. "We have some difficult stuff to deal with at home at the moment, so it would have been impossible for us to leave right now," the band write on their web site. "We h...February 24, 2005
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DIO: U.K. Tour Dates Announced
DIO will be embarking on a U.K. tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 09 - Sheffield, UK @ Foundry Oct. 10 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Oct. 11 - Norwich, UK @ UEA Oct. 13 - Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle University Oct. 14 - Glasgow, UK @ Academy Oct. 15 - ...February 23, 2005
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CRADLE TO GRAVE Announce New Drummer, Guitarist
CRADLE TO GRAVE, the Vancouver-based band featuring ex-AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, have announced the addition of drummer Zeus (ex-OMEGACROM) and second guitarist Scott Dennis (ex-STILL AT A LOSS) to the group's ranks. CRADLE TO GRAVE will hit the U.S. in March followed by a May/J...February 20, 2005
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CAMP FREDDY Jam With ROB ZOMBIE, RICHARD PATRICK At Tsunami Benefit: Photos Available
CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, and singer Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),were joined...February 19, 2005
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