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SEVEN KINGDOMS: Debut Album Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the forthcoming self-titled debut album from the Orlando, Florida-based power metal band SEVEN KINGDOMS can be viewed below. The group will enter the studio later this month to begin recording the CD, which will mark the recording debut of new singer Sabrina Valentine and will...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman To Guest On '525 Power Tracks'

Vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER will be interviewed by Shauna O'Donnell of MUENTalk on 525 Power Tracks on Friday, August 7 at 12:00 p.m. PST / 3:00 p.m. EST. You can listen to the show live at www.525powertracks.com. "Pray For Villains", the fourth full-length album f...

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DEVILDRIVER: Video Message From 'Thrash And Burn Tour' Posted Online

Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER is currently headlining the second annual Thrash And Burn Tour, which is set to run through August 30. Support on the trek is coming from EMMURE, DESPISED ICON, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE, VEIL OF MAYA, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, OCEANO, PERIPHERY and THY WILL BE DONE....

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GODSMACK: New Video Interview With SULLY ERNA Available

Scott Less of Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna backstage at Crüe Fest 2 on July 30, 2009 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Watch the seven-minute chat below. GODSMACK kicked off its run on this summer's Crüe Fest...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: European Tour Dates Announced

MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) has scheduled the following European tour dates: Sep. 08 - Z7 - Prattein, Switzerland Sep. 09 - Spectrum - Augsburg, Germany Sep. 10 - Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Holland Sep. 11 - Hedon - Zwolle, Holland Sep. 12 - Raismes Festival - Raismes, France Sep. 13 - Spirit 66 - Ver...

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DEVILDRIVER: Video Interview With JOHN BOECKLIN Available

MetalSickness.com conducted an interview with drummer John Boecklin of Santa Barbara, California-based metallers DEVILDRIVER at this year's Hellfest, which was held on June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch the chat in two parts below. "Pray For Villains", the fourth full-length album from DEVIL...

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MELDRUM: West Coast Dates Announced

The surviving members of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum — have scheduled the following dates: Sep. 02 - The Jumping Turtle, San Diego, CA Sep. 03 - [to be announced] Sep. 04 - Brookside Inn, Brookside Monterey, CA Sep. 05 - Lost on Main, Chico, CA Sep. 06 - ....

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POISON Drummer, ODUM Frontman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition Video

In addition to his drumming duties in POISON, Rikki Rockett has another hobby that's not so usual among the mad and often controversial rock stars: a passion for jiu-jitsu. A vegan and animal-rights activist, Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And shortly before hitting the road with...

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DEVILDRIVER: New Audio Interview With DEZ FAFARA Available

On July 14, 2009, Sonic Excess conducted an interview with vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER. The 16-minute chat is now available for streaming below. "Pray For Villains", the fourth full-length album from DEVILDRIVER, sold around 14,600 copies in the United States in its first week...

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SEVENTH VOID Interviewed On 101.7 THE FOX; Video Available

On July 21, 2009, SEVENTH VOID — the new band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly — was interviewed on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge." Watch the seven-minute chat below. SEVENTH VOID's debut album, "Heaven I...

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TRIVIUM Announces 'Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour'

Florida metallers TRIVIUM and Hot Topic have announced the "Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour", an extensive, 63-date trek which marks the band's first solo headline tour since 2006. WHITECHAPEL, DARKEST HOUR and DIRGE WITHIN serve as support for the first leg of the run. The tour kicks off in Septembe...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Interviewed For 'Metal Moment' Podcast; Audio Available

Japan's "Metal Moment" podcast conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) on June 11, 2009 at the Avalon in Santa Clara, California. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. Video footage of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's (MSG...

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EYES SET TO KILL's ALEXIA RODRIGUEZ Performs Acoustically On 101.7 THE FOX; Video Available

On July 24, 2009, singer Alexia Rodriguez of Arizona's EYES SET TO KILL performed acoustically on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge." Watch video footage of the appearance below. "The World Outside", the sophomore album from EYES SET TO KILL, sold 2...

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ANCARA: New Album Delayed

"Chasing Shadows", the third album from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA, has had its release date pushed back from the previously announced August 26. The new release date has not yet been confirmed. "Chasing Shadows" will be made available through Timo Kotipelto's (STRATOVARIUS) High & Loud Records...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Interviewed At France's HELLFEST; Video Available

Romania's Metalhead TV conducted an interview with vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER at this year's Hellfest, which was held on June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch the chat below. "Pray For Villains", the fourth full-length album from DEVILDRIVER, sold around 14,600 copies in...