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Guitarist PETER LINDGREN Quits OPETH; Replacement Announced

Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties in OPETH after 16 years. His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "It is with sadness I announce that OPETH and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is t...

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THY MAJESTIE: New Lineup Announced

Italian "symphonic power epic" metal band THY MAJESTIE has announced the addition of Dario Cascio (vocals) and Simone Campione (guitar) to the group's ranks. "We are so pleased to have them in our team!" the band writes on its web site. "They brought us life and new enthusiasm. They are officially i...

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Report: Israeli, Lebanese Metal Bands Join Forces To Perform 'Everything We Are'

Ronen Tsumer of Israel's Ynet reports that Israeli metal band SEEK IRONY has joined forces with Lebanese metal band BLOOD INK to perform the song "Everything We Are". "Obviously, the song deals with the last war between Israel and Lebanon, and its implications. It speaks about the silent majority ar...

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UNEARTH Parts Ways With Drummer, GENE HOGLAN Steps In

Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH have parted ways with drummer Mike Justian. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Last night [Thursday, May 10] marked the end of the line for Mike Justian with UNEARTH. There are many reasons why we decided it was time to move on without him...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME Rules Out KYUSS Reunion

Writer Joel McIver recently interviewed QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's Josh Homme for Music Mart magazine's June issue. Excerpts from the chat follow: On the frequent offers from concert promoters to reform his previous band, KYUSS: "The offers come in all the time. They're getting...

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SOLACE OF REQUIEM Prepares For MILWAUKEE METALFEST Appearance

Virginia Beach, Virginia death metal trio SOLACE OF REQUIEM has issued the following update: "Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th SOLACE OF REQUIEM will be back on the road. The first of their two shows is in Superior, Wisconsin at Bev's Jook Joint. There the band will be teaming back up with th...

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THE PANIC CHANNEL Goes 'On Hiatus'

THE PANIC CHANNEL/ex-JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro has issued the following update: "I have been asked a lot about the music lately, so here is the latest. Steve Isaacs [THE PANIC CHANNEL frontman] has decided to move to New York and begin a new chapter of his life. We wish him the best of...

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DEICIDE Cancels MILWAUKEE METALFEST Appearance

The organizers of the Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, which is set to take place May 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin, have issued the following update: "Due to legal issues, Glenn Benton has been forced to cancel DEICIDE's appearance at Milwaukee Metal Fest XIX. We're extremely dis...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman Explains Decision To Bow Out Of Upcoming RANDY RHOADS Documentary

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has dismissed as "inaccurate" reports that he has disrespected his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads by refusing to participate in an upcoming documentary about Rhoads' life. The director of the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, Peter Margolis, told Guitar...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman Says He Would Never Disrespect RANDY RHOADS

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has dismissed as "inaccurate" reports that he has disrespected his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads by refusing to participate in an upcoming documentary about Rhoads' life. The director of the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, Peter Margolis, told Guitar...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Chicago's psychedelic-themed black metal act NACHTMYSTIUM has issued the following update: "We're proud to announce today that we've officially signed a two-album deal with Century Media Records for North America! We're also finalizing our new deal for Europe and Asia with Candlelight Records U.K. "...

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RANDY RHOADS Dissed By Former QUIET RIOT Bandmate?

GuitarWorld.com has learned that former QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has refused to participate in an upcoming documentary about his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads. DuBrow had originally agreed to be interviewed for the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, according to director Peter M...

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Wisconsin's ROBOT MOSH FEST: More Bands Announced

The fifth annual Robot Mosh Fest will take place on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at Skate World in Hartland, Wisconsin. Below are all the bands confirmed for the event. Friday, June 29: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER A LIFE ONCE LOST DEAD TO FALL FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW HEWHOCORRUPTS RUSSIAN CI...

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PAIN OF SALVATION Drummer Quits To Focus On Family Life

Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION has issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Johan Langell [drums] has decided to leave the band, to focus on family. This is not a sudden decision, but something that has been pending for several years. As the band now rapidly continues to grow for each y...

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VADER: Summer Bloody Summer

Polish death metal veterans VADER have issued the following update: "For the first time in VADER's history, we will appear on so many summer festivals and single shows. It wasn't planned, at least to play over 30 gigs in the summer time, almost like a regular tour! But appearing on some big festival...