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THIS IS HELL: 'Acid Rain' Video Released
"Acid Rain", the new video from Long Island-based hardcore metal veterans THIS IS HELL, can be seen below. The clip was directed, shot and edited by Jamie Horton for Chasing Safety Media. "Acid Rain" comes off THIS IS HELL's fourth studio album, "Black Mass", which came out last October via Rise Rec...July 25, 2012
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JOE MATERA's 'Creatures Of Habit' To Feature Guest Appearance By Ex-VENOM Frontman
Instrumental melodic rock fans will be rejoicing this September as renowned guitarist Joe Matera unleashes his new album, "Creature Of Habit", on the world. The Australian native has built up a fine body of work to date and this may well be his best yet. Following in the tradition of fellow instrume...July 24, 2012
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Original KINGDOM COME Lineup To Reunite For Album, Tour?
Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, recently conducted an interview with former KINGDOM COME/WARRANT guitarist Rick Steier. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the Lenny Wolf-fronted band whose 1988 self-titled debut album was cer...July 23, 2012
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MANMADE GOD: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Reunion Show
Former American recording artists MANMADE GOD reformed for a Bay Area appearance last night (Saturday, July 21) at the New Parish in Oakland, California. It marked the first time all four members played together since January 2005 when they abruptly and unexpectedly called it a day. Fan-filmed video...July 22, 2012
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EXODUS: Better-Quality Video Footage Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Three-Guitar Attack
San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS inaugurated their summer festival season with a performance on June 2 at the Scion Rock Fest in Tampa, Florida. With Gary Holt still handling guitar duties for Jeff Hanneman on SLAYER's North American and European tours, EXODUS invited out none other than form...July 22, 2012
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ACCEPT Guitarist, Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank and I AM I/ex-DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart were interviewed on the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Frank interview begins around the 20-minute mark; the Theart chat at around one-hou...July 22, 2012
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RAVEN LORD Announces New Keyboardist And Drummer
Multinational metallers RAVEN LORD have announced the addition of keyboardist Pontus Larsson (VINDICTIV, FIRECRACKER) and drummer Henrik Hedman (CELESTIAL DECAY, LAST KINGDOM) to the group's ranks. RAVEN LORD is: * Csaba Zvekan (KILLING MACHINE, SARDONYX, EMERGENCY) - Vocals * Stefan Lindholm (VINDI...July 21, 2012
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JON LORD Remembered By RITCHIE BLACKMORE, RICK WAKEMAN On BBC Radio's 'Last Word'
The latest edition of "Last Word", BBC Radio 4's weekly obituary program, telling the life stories of those who have died recently, focuses on former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. The show, which features contributions from Ritchie Blackmore (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW),Rick Wakema...July 20, 2012
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Official 'Sound City' Trailer Released
The official trailer for "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, can be seen below. The film, about the legendary and now defunct recording studio in Van Nuys, California, was conceived by Grohl after he bought an equally famous Nev...July 20, 2012
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ROB ZOMBIE Talks 'The Lords Of Salem' Movie, Upcoming Studio Album
ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Forino recently conducted an interview with rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Where are you at with "The Lords Of Salem"? Rob: I'm in the final stages of finishing the film. By the end of Augus...July 19, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On 93.3 WMMR (Audio)
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke with the 93.3 WMMR radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about the vibe of touring with Lita Ford and POISON, the friendship amongst the band, a possible memoir, and how his accident has actually become a "huge blessing." You can now listen to the...July 18, 2012
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SLAYER Guitarist Reveals New Lyrical Themes
ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. An excerpt from the chat follows below. ARTISTdirect.com: How is the new material coming along? Kerry: I haven't worked on it as much as I'd like to. I don't really write on the road. When...July 18, 2012
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STRIFE Signs With 6131 RECORDS
Southern California hardcore band STRIFE has inked a deal with 6131 Records. The group's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", will be released in the fall. Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, even after two decades, their sound still resonates deep and wide. STRIFE is just such a band, havi...July 18, 2012
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We Have A Long Way To Go Until The End Of The Cycle For This Album'
ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you write any of the new material with the show in mind? Scott: When we write, we don't really think that way. Once a...July 18, 2012
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THE CASUALTIES To Release 'Resistance' In September
The infamous New York City street punks THE CASUALTIES will release their new album, "Resistance", on September 25 via Season Of Mist. The effort will be available on CD, limited-edition LP (with bonus track and download card) and limited-edition digibox, including the CD with a bonus track, bandana...July 17, 2012
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