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DOPE STARS INC. Signs New Record Deals

Italian alternative/industrial rockers DOPE STARS INC. have signed deals with Trisol Music Group for Europe, Metropolis Records in USA/Canada and Subsound Records for Italy for the release of their third CD in each territory. The band says, "This means our new album will be supported by more than on...

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Woman Sues GODSMACK Singer For Car Wreck

J.J. Huggins of EagleTribune.com reports that a Chelmsford, Massachusetts woman and her parents are suing GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna because of a car accident last year. The auto negligence lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Boston stems from the April 11, 2007 three-car crash on Route 213 in...

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PAUL GILBERT Talks Sound With LARRY DIMARZIO; Video Available

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) recently talked sound with Larry DiMarzio, the founder of DiMarzio, Inc., a Staten Island, New York-based company that manufactures magnetic pickups for electric guitars, at the Soul Studios in Los Angeles. Watch the six-minute chat belo...

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ANDRÉ MATOS: Quality São Paulo Footage Available

Brasil Heavy Metal has posted quality video footage(see below) of Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) performing at the Citibank Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on December 12, 2008. His setlist was as follows: 01. Menuett/Letting Go 02. Rio 03. Separate Ways 04. Looking Back 05. Angels Cry 0...

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MEGADETH Mainman Comments On Former Co-Manager's Passing

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has commented on the passing of the band's former co-manager Bud Prager (pictured below). The president of E.S.P. Management, Inc., Prager co-managed MEGADETH from 1995 to 2001, helping the group to its first major commercial radio success and co-writing a number of so...

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ENEMY OF THE SUN: German Festival Dates Announced

ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta — former member of GRIP INC./DESPAIR and producer for such bands as LACUNA COIL and MOONSPELL — has scheduled two German festival dates in 2009: Jan. 03 - Winterbreath - Strullendorf, GER Jun. 19 - Queens Of Metal - Kleinwenkhei...

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JESSE JAMES DUPREE Performs At Benefit Concert In Joplin; Video Available

Video footage of JACKYL singer Jesse James Dupree's solo performance at a benefit concert, sponsored by KJML FM Rock 107.1, for the Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation on November 7, 2008 in Joplin, Missouri can be viewed below (clips shot and uploaded by Justin Kuhns). A portion of the al...

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Former MEGADETH Co-Manager Dies Of Esophageal Cancer

Bud Prager, president of E.S.P. Management, Inc. — who co-managed MEGADETH from 1995 to 2001, helping them to their first major commercial radio success and co-writing a number of songs — lost his year-plus long battle with esophageal cancer at his home in Montauk, N.Y. on December 22. Born in New Y...

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DOGEYEGOD: First Music Posted Online

DOGEYEGOD, the new Finnish "modern metal" band featuring former members of such acts as MISERY INC., THE SCOURGER, GANDALF and PROFANE OMEN, has posted a couple of audio samples on its MySpace page. DOGEYEGOD is: Janne Tolonen - Rhythm Guitar Joonas Kauppinen - Drums Harri Hytönen - Lead Guitar Jani...

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DEF LEPPARD Partners With ACE MARKETING & PROMOTIONS INC.

Ace Marketing & Promotions Inc. announced a partnership with DEF LEPPARD to support their next tour with Proximity Marketing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi content delivery system, bringing a sponsor-centric and interactive media component to this dynamic show. During the band's past summer "Sparkle Tour",...

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SIXX: A.M. Partners With PAID, INC.

SIXX: A.M. has contracted Paid, Inc.'s celebrity services to design and manage its new fan-engaging and interactive web site, as well as provide brand management and online, traditional and international merchandise retailing to support the band's projects including bassist Nikki Sixx's New York Tim...

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HATECORE INC. Recording New Material

Akron, Ohio hardcore act HATECORE INC. has entered a studio in the band's hometown to record 4-6 brand new tunes which all will appear on the group's long-overdue full-length CD. According to the band, the album "will have 10-12 tracks and will include a special DVD which will feature our video (tun...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Suing LIVE NATION Over Merchandise Sales

Adam Satariano of Bloomberg.com reports that BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is suing Live Nation Inc. for trademark infringement, alleging a subsidiary of the music promoter has illegally sold merchandise using images of the band. The guitarist alleged that Signatures Network Inc., purchased by...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, NICK MENZA, JEFF WATERS Featured On 'TV War' Theme Song; Audio Available

David Ellefson (bass; F5, ex-MEGADETH),Nick Menza (drums; ex-MEGADETH) and Jeff Waters (lead guitar; ANNIHILATOR) are featured on the theme song for "TV War", which is said to be the longest-running metal TV show in Europe. It started airing in march 1999 on Mad TV, the biggest music channel in Gre...

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ANDRÉ MATOS: São Paulo Footage Available

Video footage of Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) performing at the Citibank Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on December 12, 2008 can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "leomarsousa"). His setlist was as follows: 01. Menuett/Letting Go 02. Rio 03. Separate Ways 04. Looking Back 05. Angels...