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Shots Fired Outside VISION DIVINE Concert In Guatemala

Last night's (Friday, April 5) VISION DIVINE concert in Guatemala was reportedly canceled after violence broke out between the police and unruly fans, resulting in the shooting of a local heavy metal musician. Details are sketchy at the moment, but it appears that police were called after several dr...
April 6, 2013
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SKID ROW: 'Kings Of Demolition' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for the song "Kings Of Demolition" from American hard rockers SKID ROW can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new EP, entitled "United World Rebellion - Chapter One", which will be released on April 16 via MRI. The effort is the first in a series of EPs that ...
April 6, 2013
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KINGDOM COME: New Single Audio Sample

KINGDOM COME, the German hard rock band led by singer Lenny Wolf, will release its new album, "Outlier", in Germany on April 26, in the rest of Europe on April 29 and in the U.S./Canada on May 7 through SPV/Steamhammer. "Outlier" track listing: 01. God Does Not Sing Our Song (04:05) 02. Running High...
April 2, 2013
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SKID ROW Is 'Really Excited' About 'United World Rebellion' EP

SKID ROW is back! The New Jersey hard rock legends have returned with their first new music in seven years. Their new EP, entitled "United World Rebellion - Chapter One", is SKID ROW coming out swinging. The reincarnated band, featuring Dave "Snake" Sabo (guitar),Rachel Bolan (bass),Scotti Hill (g...
April 1, 2013
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Video: Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Rejoins PRAYING MANTIS At VERY 'EAVY FESTIVAL

Ex-IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton rejoined his former band, PRAYING MANTIS, on stage this past Saturday, March 30 at the Very 'Eavy Festival in Stadskanaal, The Netherlands. Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Stratton participated in the recording and production of IRON MAIDEN...
April 1, 2013
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Former IRON MAIDEN Drummer CLIVE BURR's Funeral Held In London

A funeral service for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr was held on Monday, March 25 at the City Of London Crematorium in London, England. PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Tino Troy, who attended the funeral stated: "It was an honour to be one of the pallbearers and good to see so many old faces there....
March 29, 2013
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GREAT WHITE Guitarist Talks Station Nightclub Tragedy, Working With JANI LANE

James Wood of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: Jack Russell had been touring as a solo act when he asked you to play some dates with him as JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE in 2002. It...
February 8, 2013
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FULLFORCE: 'Strongest Thing Of All' Video Released

"Strongest Thing Of All", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal five-piece FULLFORCE, can be seen below. The song comes off FULLFORCE's second album, "Next Level", which was released in North America on November 27, 2012 via SPV/Steamhammer. The cover artwork was once again be created by Rain...
February 6, 2013
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KING'S CALL Recruits PRAYING MANTIS Singer

The vocalist search is over for Germany-based melodic rockers KING'S CALL, who have recruited U.K.'s Mike Freeland to sing on their forthcoming album, "Lion's Den". The brainchild of Greek musician Alex Garoufalidis (guitar, vocals),KING'S CALL also features in its ranks Azerbaijan native Asec Berg...
January 28, 2013
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Classic Lineup Of Sweden's TORCH To Reunite For Netherlands' VERY 'EAVY FESTIVAL

The classic '80s lineup of the Swedish heavy metal band TORCH will reunite for a March 30 appearance at the Very 'Eavy Festival in Stadskanaal, The Netherlands. Also scheduled to appear at the two-day event (March 29-30) are PRAYING MANTIS, DENNIS STRATTON, HIGHWAY CHILE/HELLOISE, WARRANT, ANGUS, ME...
January 21, 2013
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FULLFORCE's 'Awesomeness' Video Released

"Awesomeness", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal five-piece FULLFORCE, can be seen below. The group states: "The video goes in a more humouristic pattern and [was] filmed by the band's own Stefan Elmgren (High & Loud)." "Awesomeness" comes off FULLFORCE's second album, "Next Level", w...
January 2, 2013
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FULLFORCE's 'Awesomeness' Video To Premiere Next Month

"Awesomeness", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal five-piece FULLFORCE, will be released on January 2, 2013. The group states: "The video goes in a more humouristic pattern and is filmed by the band's own Stefan Elmgren (High & Loud)." "Awesomeness" comes off FULLFORCE's second album,...
December 19, 2012
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DOOGIE WHITE Sets Record Straight Regarding His Departure From RAINBOW

Renowned Scottish singer Doogie White (pictured below),who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "In the 16 years or so since I left RAINBOW, I have never spoken publicl...
November 2, 2012
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FULLFORCE: 'Next Level' Details Revealed

Swedish melodic metal five-piece FULLFORCE will release its second album, "Next Level", in North America on November 27 via SPV/Steamhammer. The cover artwork was once again be created by Rainer Kalwitz, who previously worked with PRAYING MANTIS and METAL CHURCH, among others. "Next Level" was mixed...
September 25, 2012
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FULLFORCE Completes Work On New Album

Swedish melodic metal five-piece FULLFORCE has finished recording its second album. The new CD is entitled "Next Level" and will be released later this fall via SPV/Steamhammer. The cover artwork was once again be created by Rainer Kalwitz, who previously worked with PRAYING MANTIS and METAL CHURCH,...
September 13, 2012