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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, November 28 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak...October 10, 2011
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MEGADETH Mainman Interviewed On 'The Metal Meltdown With Clutch' (Audio)
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed on this past Thursday's (October 6) edition of "The Metal Meltdown With Clutch" radio show. Host Clutch Rocks! talked with Mustaine about MEGADETH's upcoming album "TH1RT3EN"; the recent "Big Four" concerts (where MEGADETH performed alongside METALLICA,...October 9, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Unveils Debut Album Cover Artwork
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", will release his debut album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. The CD's cover artwork can be seen below. A new Durbin track, "St...October 7, 2011
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ENGLISH DOGS 'Forward Into Battle' Lineup Reunites For North American Headlining Tour
In 1980, British punk / metal crossover band ENGLISH DOGS were formed and gained immediate acclaim with top 10 indie chart releases. Though these initial releases were more straight-forward punk rock, the band's metal leanings appeared on the highly acclaimed "Forward Into Battle" In 1980, British p...October 5, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN: Footage From New York City Book-Signing Event
Duff McKagan's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) took part in a book-signing event last night at the Strand bookstore in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. McKagan's much-anticipated autobiography, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", arriv...October 5, 2011
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WARBRINGER: 'Worlds Torn Asunder' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Worlds Torn Asunder", the third album from Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER, sold around 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 11 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling al...October 5, 2011
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MEGADETH Mainman To Guest On 'The Metal Meltdown With Clutch'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be interviewed on "The Metal Meltdown With Clutch" radio show this Thursday, October 6. Host Clutch Rocks! will talk with Mustaine about MEGADETH's new album "TH1RT3EN", the recent "Big Four" concerts (where MEGADETH performed alongside METALLICA, SLAYER and ANTHR...October 3, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Releases First Solo Track; Audio Available
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", has set "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" as the title of his debut album, due on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. A new Durbin track, "Stand Up" (hear audio below),...September 30, 2011
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MEGADETH Bassist Breaks Down 'TH1RT3EN' Track By Track
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson gave MusicRadar.com a track-by-track breakdown of the band's new album, "TH1RT3EN", which will be released on November 1 via Roadrunner Records. A couple of excerpts follow below. "Sudden Death": Ellefson: "This is a track that was being worked on when I rejoined the...September 30, 2011
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THANATOSCHIZO Calls It Quits
Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO have decided to disband due to artistic differences . Commented the band in a statement: "Fourteen years of commitment, a lot of work and dedication prove that we were able to keep at bay the geographical handicap and that people believed we werent a mere...September 28, 2011
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WARBRINGER: 'Shattered Like Glass' Video Released
"Shattered Like Glass", the new video from Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER, can be seen below. Rather than churn out the "standard" live-in-an-abandoned-warehouse music clip, WARBRINGER decided to give "Shattered Like Glass" a horror movie treatment with help from director Dave Vorhes and actor Don...September 27, 2011
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Pays Tribute To METALLICA (Video)
Guitarist Michael Angelo Batio (NITRO) payed tribute to METALLICA during his September 23, 2011 concert at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. Batio is featured in "Learn Shred Guitar Volume 2", which is the follow-up companion to the DVD guide...September 27, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN Talks About Addiction And Recovery (Video)
A video clip of Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) talking about addiction and recovery can be seen below. McKagan's much-anticipated autobiography, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", is scheduled to arrive on October 4 via Touchstone Books (formerly Touchstone Firesi...September 27, 2011
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MEGADETH's 'Gigantour' To Be Re-Launched With MOTRHEAD, VOLBEAT, LACUNA COIL
MEGADETH is excited to re-launch for the first time since 2008 its critically acclaimed package festival Gigantour. The multi-artist bill with metal heavyweights MOTRHEAD, VOLBEAT and LACUNA COIL all personally picked by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will kick off in early 2012 with dates tentative...September 27, 2011
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MEGADETH Bassist Featured In 'Lesson Alley' Webisode
MEGADETH's David Ellefson is featured in the new "Lesson Alley" webisode in which he gives his invaluable insight on the music business and all topics metal. Check it out below. MEGADETH filmed a video on September 17 in Santa Clarita, California for the band's the new single, "Public Enemy No. 1"....September 26, 2011
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