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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Says There Has Been No Official Confirmation Of Reunion
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the reports of a reunion of the band's original lineup: "I'm saddened that a Birmingham journalist whom I trusted has chosen this point in time to take a conversation we had back in June and make it sound like we spoke...August 16, 2011
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ICED EARTH: We Had Nothing To Do With CENTURY MEDIA's Decision To Pull Our Music From SPOTIFY
Jon Schaffer, founder and creative force behind American metal icons ICED EARTH, has released a statement regarding the recent decision by the band's record label, Century Media, to pull its repertoire from streaming music service Spotify in an attempt "to protect the interests of their artists." "A...August 16, 2011
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Report: Reunited Original Lineup Of BLACK SABBATH Working On New Album
**UPDATE**: Tony Iommi's official statement regarding this report which he called "absolute nonsense" can be found at this location. *** BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed to Birmingham Mail that the band's original lineup has reunited and is rehearsing for a tour and new studio album....August 16, 2011
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THERION: New Video Interview With SNOWY SHAW
Natalie of Onslaught Radio conducted an interview with vocalist Snowy Shaw of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 12-14, 2011 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat belo...August 16, 2011
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MATT SORUM Talks About Art Project In New Interview
Trent Moorman of The Stranger recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Stranger: How do you describe your images from the Art Of Drums project? What does your drumming look like? Sorum: I...August 15, 2011
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NILE Drummer GEORGE KOLLIAS: Footage From European Clinic Tour
NILE blast-beat metal extremist George Kollias has posted a seven-minute video clip of his June 14, 2011 clinic at the Rock Shop in Karlsruhe, Germany, which he calls "one of my favorite stores in Europe." He says, "The sound is from the camera only, so take a look and listen to how amazing this kit...August 12, 2011
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SPOTIFY Responds To CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
On Tuesday, Century Media and its associated labels InsideOutMusic, Superballmusic and People Like You announced that they had decided to pull their repertoire from streaming music service Spotify in an attempt "to protect the interests of their artists." Now, Spotify has issued a statement to Digit...August 11, 2011
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ATHEIST: Video Interview With STEVE FLYNN
Riff-Mag.com conducted an interview with drummer Steve Flynn of reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST at this year's Hellfest, which took place June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. ATHEIST canceled its previously announced European tour w...August 10, 2011
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ATHEIST Cancels European Tour
Reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST have canceled their previously announced European tour which was scheduled to take place this month. Commented the band: "Unfortunately, ATHEIST drummer Steve Flynn was forced to remain in the U.S. for an unavoidable personal commitment. This happ...August 10, 2011
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EARACHE RECORDS Offers Entire Music Catalog On SPOTIFY
Earache Records has teamed up with popular music streaming service Spotify to give rockers and metalheads instant access to a huge library of killer tunes, all of which are completely free to listen to. Earache's entire music catalog is available now on Spotify, featuring over 3,500 tracks from some...August 10, 2011
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TRANSPORT LEAGUE To Enter Studio Next Month
Reunited Swedish heavy rockers TRANSPORT LEAGUE will enter IF Studios, the IN FLAMES-owned facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, LOK) on September 2 to begin recording their comeback album, tentatively titled "Boogie From Hell"....August 7, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Not The De Facto Frontman' In ADRENALINE MOB
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke to AOL's Noisecreep earlier this week about his new band ADRENALINE MOB's upcoming first U.S. headlining tour, which kicks off on August 14 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. When asked if he expected ADRENALINE MOB to be doing a headlining tour this soon in...August 5, 2011
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KISS: 'Nothin' To Lose' Oral-History Book Due Next Year
According to The Hollywood Reporter, KISS founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are collaborating with rock journalist Ken Sharp on "Nothin' To Lose", an oral history of the band's early years, from its inception in 1973 to the 1975 release of its classic concert album "Alive!" Due in the summer of...August 3, 2011
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This Year's 'Dimebash' To Be Held In December
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney told "Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone that this year's Dimebash event in honor of Dimebag will be held on December 8 at the world-famous Key Club on the S...August 1, 2011
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COLD Frontman: 'The Best Thing After All These Years Is To Be Able To Survive'
Amy Harris recently conducted an interview with COLD frontman Scooter Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Amy Harris: ["Superfiction"] is your first album in six years. Was it hard to go back and write and go back in the studio together? Scooter: No, it's pretty easy to write. I ....August 1, 2011
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