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SERJ TANKIAN Raises 'The Dead' With Arrival Of First Solo Effort
The Pulse of Radio reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian steps out on his own Tuesday (October 23) with the arrival of his first solo album, "Elect The Dead". Tankian says that the CD is the result of years of songwriting, during which the singer composed everything from film music to punk...October 23, 2007
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's HOMME Performs Acoustically In Boston
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme stopped by the First Act Guitar Studio in Boston, Massachusetts on October 12, 2007 to play a few songs for about 35 lucky fans on Boylston Street before the band's proper gig. Watch video footage of the performance at this location. Josh Homme told Billboard.com...October 22, 2007
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KORN Singer Reveals More Details About Upcoming Solo Tour
According to a posting on the KORN fan site Kornspace, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis told the Phoenix radio station KUPD that he will play a 23-song set during his upcoming solo acoustic tour and that he expects to be on stage for about 90 minutes every night. His backing band will include the ...October 20, 2007
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GODHEAD Parts Ways With CEMENT SHOES RECORDS
GODHEAD has parted ways with Cement Shoes Records, the label that released the band's most recent CD, 2006's "The Shadow Line". As previously reported, GODHEAD has been confirmed as the support act for KORN frontman Jonathan Davis on his upcoming solo acoustic tour. So far the following dates have b...October 20, 2007
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Report: Riot At PARKWAY DRIVE Concert Closes Australian Venue
Cameron Atfield of MX reports that rioting hardcore metal fans have led to the iconic Arena Entertainment Complex in Brisbane, Australia being closed after they caused extensive damage. A police spokeswoman said sections of the 2,000-strong crowd, there to see Byron Bay band PARKWAY DRIVE on October...October 20, 2007
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OM: New Tour Dates Announced
OM, the duo formed by Al Cisneros (bass, vocals) and Chris Hakius (drums),both founding members of legendary doom pioneers SLEEP, Nov. 13 - Rock N Roll Hotel - Washington, DC Nov. 14 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Nov. 15 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA Nov. 16 - Knitting Factory - New York, NY ...October 18, 2007
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GODSMACK To Film 'Good Times, Bad Times' Video This Weekend
GODSMACK will film a video for its cover version of LED ZEPPELIN's "Good Times, Bad Times" on Saturday, October 20 on the corner of Milk Street and Oliver Street in Boston's financial district beginning at 11:00 a.m. The newly recorded song will appear on GODSMACK's upcoming greatest-hits collection...October 17, 2007
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SERJ TANKIAN: Entire 'Elect The Dead' Album Available For Streaming
SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian's solo debut, "Elect the Dead", which arrives on October 23, can now be streamed in its entirety at www.mtv.com. The special limited-edition "deluxe" version of "Elect the Dead" comes in a linen-wrapped hardbound book with four bonus tracks, a 48-page color boo...October 16, 2007
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MELIAH RAGE: Rhode Island, New Hampshire Shows Cancelled
Veteran Boston metallers MELIAH RAGE have been forced to cancel the last two dates on their recent tour due to recording commitments. According to the band, they have called off the shows at Mark's Showplace in Bedford, NH and Club Hell in Providence, RI and "will be spending the next three to four...October 15, 2007
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THE UNDER: Four-Song EP Available
THE UNDER, the Boston, Massachusetts-based band featuring former GRIEF bassist/DISRUPT drummer Randy Odierno, has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 28 - Abbey Lounge – Somerville, MA Dec. 06 - Bullfinch Yacht Club – Boston, MA THE UNDER recently released a four-song EP containing the following tra...October 14, 2007
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RAVAGE To Open For OVERKILL In New Hampshire
Boston, MA-area power metallers RAVAGE have been added to the bill in support of underground metal stalwarts OVERKILL at their stop at Mark's Showplace in Bedford, New Hampshire on October 20. Also appearing on this night of metal mayhem will be none other than New England '80s classic metal heroes...October 11, 2007
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MICHAEL SWEET's Version Of STRYPER's 'Together As One' Available For Free Download
STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet's re-recorded version of the STRYPER song "Together as One" is currently available for free download at this location. The track appears on Sweet's new solo album, entitled "Touched", which is scheduled for release on December 3 via Sweet's official web site, MichaelSw...October 10, 2007
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DON DOKKEN To Support QUEENSRŸCHE On Entire U.S. Tour
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has been confirmed as the support act for QUEENSRŸCHE on their entire U.S. tour. Don will reportedly play a solo acoustic set consisting of approximately six DOKKEN songs (30 minutes). The dates are as follows: Jan. 02 - Belly Up - Aspen, CO Jan. 23 - Fillmore - Denver, CO...October 8, 2007
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SAM BLACK CHURCH: Footage From Reunion Show Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Massachusetts' SAM BLACK CHURCH performing the song "Light the Needfire" at the band's one-off reunion show on September 22, 2007 at The Roxy in Boston can be viewed below. It was the band's first live appearance in over six years. DARKBUSTER, MADBALL and UNEARTH also per...October 6, 2007
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HENRY ROLLINS: 'A Lot Of What I Do These Days Is Fact-Based'
Joan Anderman of The Boston Globe recently conducted an interview with punk rock icon Henry Rollins. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Boston Globe: How do you prepare for a spoken-word show? Henry: Basically, I know the ideas I want to get into, the truth of the story. A lot of ...October 6, 2007
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