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POWER QUEST: Audio Interview With STEVE WILLIAMS Available
An interview with keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) aired recently on Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom's "Metalheadz" show. The chat i...May 28, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' 'Polaris' Lands On Finnish, German Charts
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 2 and has moved down to No. 4 in the CD's second week of release. The album also debuted on the German Media Control chart at No. 55. "Polaris" was released in...May 28, 2009
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BRUTAL TRUTH: San Francisco Footage Available
Video footage of the reunited seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH performing the song "Evolution Through Revolution" on April 8, 2009 at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California can be viewed below (courtesy of "gwarcannibal666"). BRUTAL TRUTH will relase its first-ever DVD, "For...May 28, 2009
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Drummer's Clinic Footage Available
RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer Alex Holzwarth held a drum clinic a the Drumlab studio in Stuttgart, Germany on April 24, 2009. Watch video footage of his appearance below. The Holzwarth brothers — Alex and BLIND GUARDIAN/POWER QUEST bassist Oliver Holzwarth —held bass and drum masterclasses in Germany and...May 28, 2009
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VADER: New 'Necropolis' Studio Video Report Posted Online
Polish death metallers VADER will release their new album, "Necropolis", in late August via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Hertz studios in Bialystok, Poland with the Wieslawski Bros.. Tue Madsen, who previously worked with such bands as MOONSPELL, CATARACT, HEAVEN SHALL BURN and many...May 28, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Play My Game", the first solo album from powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales...May 27, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Featured In 'The Right To Rock' Podcast
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #81),featuring an interview with keyboardist Jens Johansson of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The chat lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be heard at this location. "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOV...May 27, 2009
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SHAKRA: 'Ashes To Ashes' Video Released
"Ashes To Ashes", the new video from Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Everest", which was released on April 17 via AFM Records. In addition to the regular CD, a limited digipack with bonus material was made available. "Everest" track listing:...May 27, 2009
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SLAYER: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
ShockHound has posted a five-minute video clip (see below) of California thrashers SLAYER discussing the recording process for their new album. Due late summer via American Recordings/Sony BMG, the forthcoming CD and is being produced by Greg Fidelman and will include the song "Psychopathy Red", whi...May 26, 2009
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SAXON Frontman Interviewed On 'Metalheadz'; Audio Available
An interview with frontman Biff Byford and guitarist Doug Scarratt of British heavy metal legends SAXON conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) aired on last Tuesday's (May 19) edition of Wre...May 26, 2009
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BRUTAL TRUTH Vocalist Interviewed In Montreal; Video Available
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with vocalist Kevin Sharp of the reunited seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH on May 1, 2009 when the band played Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the 40-minute chat below. BRUTAL TRUTH will relase its first-ever DVD, "For the Ugly and Unwanted - Th...May 25, 2009
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WYKKED WYTCH Confirmed For Portugal's ILHA DO ERMAL Festival
Florida-based female-fronted extreme metal act WYKKED WYTCH has been confirmed for the Ilha do Ermal festival, set to take place August 28-30 in Vieira do Minho, Portugal. Portugal's biggest metal festival, Ilha do Ermal returns after a four-year hiatus with 45 bands (15 per day). Confirmed acts so...May 25, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, is available for streaming in its entirety on iLike.com. The CD will be released in the U.S. on May 26 via Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment). The group's first CD since the departure of guitar player and mai...May 22, 2009
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BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces Headlining Tour Of U.K., Ireland
Edmonton, Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. and Ireland in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 10 - 02 Academy - Birmingham, UK Oct. 11 - Spring and Airbrake - Belfast, IRE Oct. 12 - Dublin Academy - Dublin, IRE Oct. 14 - Portsmouth Guildhall...May 21, 2009
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VADER Completes Work On New Album
Polish death metallers VADER will release their new album, "Necropolis", in late August via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Hertz studios in Bialystok, Poland with the Wieslawski Bros.. Tue Madsen, who previously worked with such bands as MOONSPELL, CATARACT, HEAVEN SHALL BURN and many...May 20, 2009
