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Swedish Music Journalist To Publish KISS Biography
Swedish music journalist Carl Linnaeus is working on a biography of legendary rockers KISS for release in Sweden in May by Bokfabriken. Entitled "KISS - Den Osminkade Sanningen" ("KISS - The Naked Truth"),the book is described in a press release as "a tribute as well as a critical account of 40 yea...January 18, 2013
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Discusses Upcoming Album In New Interview
New Jersey-based "mathcore" act THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN last fall entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (EVERY TIME I DIE, POISON THE WELL, SUICIDE SILENCE, SEPULTURA) to begin recording its new album for a spring release through the group's own imprint Party Smasher Inc. via a deal with S...January 17, 2013
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FILTER Signs With WIND-UP RECORDS
Wind-Up Records has announced the signing of rock act FILTER. The band is currently readying a new album in Los Angeles at Blue Room studios with producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, ATREYU, SALIVA). This will be the group's sixth studio LP, and follows the 2010 offering "The Trouble With Angels"....January 17, 2013
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JACK RUSSELL Says That Station Fire Memorial Foundation Is Refusing To Accept His Donation
Jack Russell of the band GREAT WHITE — whose pyrotechnics ignited the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 at The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killing 100 and injuring hundreds more — last night announced that he was planning to mark the event's ten-year anniversary by donating the proceeds o...January 16, 2013
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W.E.T.: New Single Audio Sample
Frontiers Records will release W.E.T.'s new studio album, "Rise Up", on February 22 in Europe and February 26 in North America. The second single from the CD, entitled "Love Heals", will be released digitally on January 21. The song shows the other side of the band's songwriting from the first singl...January 16, 2013
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NIKKI SIXX Gets Signature Bass From SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH
Schecter Guitar Research has announced a partnership with MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist, New York Times bestselling author and radio host Nikki Sixx, adding even more fire power to its roster. Not only has Schecter landed a talented and noted songwriter and player, but also one of the leading voice...January 16, 2013
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TORTURE SQUAD Working On Concept Album About Brazilian Military Dictatorship
Brazilian metallers TORTURE SQUAD have announced that their next release will be a concept album about the period when Brazil was under a military dictatorship that lasted for over 21 years, from 1964 to 1985. Commented TORTURE SQUAD drummer Amilcar Christófaro: "Something was telling me that our ne...January 16, 2013
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BLOWSIGHT Signs With ECLIPSE RECORDS
Eclipse Records has announced the signing of Stockholm, Sweden-based modern rockers BLOWSIGHT to a North American deal. The band just wrapped up production of its brand new full-length album, "Life & Death", to be released in North America on April 9. A press release states: "Sweden has always b...January 12, 2013
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FOR TODAY Guitarist 'Quits' Band After Posting Controversial Tweets On Homosexuality, Religion
Guitarist Mike Reynolds has quit the Christian metalcore band FOR TODAY — just one day after posting a string of controversial tweets on homosexuality and religion. The remaining members of FOR TODAY have released the following statement regarding Mike's exit from the group: "Mike Reynolds is no lon...January 11, 2013
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FOR TODAY Guitarist: 'Homosexuality Is A Sin'
Guitarist Mike Reynolds of the Christian metalcore band FOR TODAY says that "homosexuality is a sin" and is urging fellow Christians to "separate" themselves from any "civil religion that advocates sin." In a series of tweets earlier today, Reynolds commented on the news of Pastor Louie Giglio's wit...January 10, 2013
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'Hard Rock Rising': The Global Battle Of The Bands 2013 Call For Entries
Hard Rock International continues its commitment to emerging musicians of tomorrow with this year's Hard Rock Rising, the world's largest and most far-reaching battle of the bands competition. Hard Rock Rising supports the musical careers of aspiring artists around the globe by giving one local band...January 10, 2013
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Golden Globe Awards Theme Composed By X JAPAN Mainman To Be Digitally Released On iTunes
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards, the show's musical theme, composed by Japanese superstar Yoshiki, will soon be available for download on iTunes. Written for the awards ceremony by the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan's most succe...January 10, 2013
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MEGADETH Bassist Promoting His Limited-Edition BEAMZ Player Product At CES (Video)
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson appeared at the Beamz Interactive, Inc. booth earlier today (Wednesday, January 9) in the Las Vegas Convention Center during the CES (Consumer Electronics Show),a major technology-related trade show held each January in Las Vegas. A short video message from the music...January 9, 2013
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Video: BLACK STAR RIDERS Talk About 'Hoodoo Voodoo' Song
BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, entered a Los Angeles studio this past Mond...January 9, 2013
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: First Video Report From The Studio
BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, entered a Los Angeles studio this past Mond...January 8, 2013
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