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RONNIE JAMES DIO Aces First Chemo Treatment With Flying Colors

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "Well, it ha...

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Did AXL ROSE Get Into A Scuffle At Los Angeles International Airport?

According to LiveDaily.com, GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose got into a scuffle with a paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport while waiting to board a flight to Taipei to start the band's tour that will take them through Asia this month with Canada and South America to follow next year. Althoug...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Taipei Soundcheck Footage Posted Online

Video footage of GUNS N' ROSES' Axl Rose-less soundcheck for the band's December 11, 2009 concert at the Taipei County Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan can be viewed below. GUNS N' ROSES is scheduled to play several shows in Taiwan, Korea and Japan in December: Dec. 11 - Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei County Stad...

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CAGE To Proceed With 'Texas Metal Alliance' Tour Dates Despite CIRCLE II CIRCLE's Cancellation

San Diego, California heavy metal band CAGE is confirmed to take part in the previously announced Texas Metal Alliance tour that was to feature prog-power metal act CIRCLE II CIRCLE as co-headliners. Commented CAGE vocalist Sean Peck: "We are sorry to hear that CIRCLE II CIRCLE pulled out of the Tex...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Pulls Out Of Texas Shows Over Promoter Dispute

CIRCLE II CIRCLE — the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens — has cancelled its previously announced shows in Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio due to what it calls "unprofessional representation of the promoter and improperly executed contracts." The group adds in a statement, "Rest assured...

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STRYPER's ROBERT SWEET Interviewed By DrummerConnection.com

DrummerConnection.com conducted an interview with drummer Robert Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER when the band played in Orlando, Florida at the end of October. Watch the chat and a tour of Sweet's ddrum drum kit below. STRYPER was recently forced to cancel several shows in Texas due to sing...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces New 'Female-Friendly' Tour Dates

Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have announced their winter 2010 U.S. headlining tour, which will feature a unique twist: the first 100 women to line up at each venue day of show will get in absolutely free. The "Five Finger Discount Tour" will run January 21 through February 20, 2010...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Guitarist

CIRCLE II CIRCLE — the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens — has parted ways with drummer Tom Drennan and has replaced him with Johnny Osborn (X-THIRTIEN, DR. BUTCHER). The group says, "We love Tom and wish him nothing but happiness and success in his future." CIRCLE II CIRCLE has also decide...

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D.R.I.: More Tour Dates Announced

Hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) have scheduled the following live performances: Dec. 04 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's Dec. 05 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's Dec. 11 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Gil's Bar and Grill Dec. 12 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Dec. 18 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Ma...

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PRIMAL FEAR: Spring 2010 North American Tour Dates Announced

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will return to the U.S. in May/June 2010 for a short tour, following up their highly successful select dates that took place late summer 2009. Support on the trek will come from LUNA MORTIS, with special guest REDEMPTION on the West Hollywood and Santa Ana shows. T...

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FINNTROLL To Headline 'Finnish Metal' Tour With MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN

Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL will embark on a spring North American headlining tour, dubbed "Finnish Metal", with support from MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and SURVIVORS ZERO. Brought to you by King Foo Entertainment, the tour will cover over 20 cities in what is hoped to be a yearly event. The d...

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HENRY ROLLINS Announces Spoken-Word Tour Dates

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has scheduled the following "Frequent Flyer Tour" spoken-word dates: Jan. 12 - Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street Jan. 13 - Glasgow, UK - Academy Jan. 14 - Leicester, UK - De Montfort Hall Jan. 15 - London, UK - Royal Festival hall Jan. 16 - Manchester, UK - Lowry Jan. ...

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OVERKILL To Tour North America With VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER, EVILE

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL will embark on their 25th anniversary North American tour, dubbed Killfest 2010, in April/May 2010. The trek will span the length of the U.S., hitting spots in Canada, with one final show at New York City's Nokia Theater. Support on the tour will come from V...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Tour South America In March/April

According to the official GUNS N' ROSES web site, the band will be touring South America between March 10, 2010 and April 10, 2010. Exact cities/countries and dates have not yet been announced. GUNS N' ROSES will bring its "Chinese Democracy World Tour" to Canada in January 2010. The Winnipeg, Manit...

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KREATOR To Tour North America In March

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR will embark on a North American headlining tour, dubbed "Hordes Of Chaos Part II", in March 2010. "Hordes Of Chaos Part II" will feature the following acts: ** March 3-12: KREATOR VOIVOD NACHTMYSTIUM EVILE LAZARUS A.D. ** March 13: KREATOR NACHTMYSTIUM EVILE LAZA...