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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'KISS Was Never The Most Original Band In The World'
Michael D. Clark of the Houston Chronicle writes in his review of KISS' "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" that he recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett if he was miffed that KISS' latest live collection ripped off the hybrid of heavy metal with symphony accompaniment his band mined four years ago...August 4, 2003
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Taiwanese Heavy Metal Band CHTHONIC Win Top Music Prize
Taiwanese heavy metal quintet CHTHONIC (web site),affectionately dubbed "the BLACK SABBATH of Asia", won the award for "Best Rock Group" at Taiwan's 14th annual Golden Melody Awards, held Saturday night (August 2) in Taipei. President Chen Shui-bian presented the award to the Taiwanese rockers, who...August 2, 2003
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UNSPOKEN Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
Houston Texas-based "southern stoner metal band" UNSPOKEN have parted ways with former DIRT vocalist Travis Powers. "[Travis] has a new baby and is building a new home so he really didn't have time for this project," the group said in an official statement. "He is our bro and we wish him the best."...July 31, 2003
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Take Over Airwaves
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will be taking over local radio station KBPI in Denver, Colorado Thursday night (July 31) from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mountain Time. This show will be broadcasted live to various stations across the U.S. (11:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. PST) Here is a partial list of partici...July 31, 2003
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FULL BLOWN CHAOS To Support SUPERJOINT RITUAL
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and FULL BLOWN CHAOS have been confirmed as the support acts for SUPERJOINT RITUAL on their upcoming U.S. tour, set to kick off on August 15 in Little Rock, Arkansas. SUPERJOINT RITUAL's sophomore album, "A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred", sold 20,269 copies in the U.S. during it...July 31, 2003
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MASTODON Announce U.S. Tour With CLUTCH
Relapse Records recording artists MASTODON have announced their fourth U.S. tour in support of their latest album, "Remission". MASTODON will team up with CLUTCH for two-week span beginning August 29 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The tour is scheduled to conclude September 14 in Grand Rapids, Michigan...July 30, 2003
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL: New Video Available For Download
SUPERJOINT RITUAL, the New Orleans band fronted by PANTERA/DOWN singer Philip Anselmo, have posted the video for the track "Waiting For The Turning Point" at their official web site. Download it here. "Waiting For The Turning Point" comes off the group's sophomore album, "A Lethal Dose Of American H...July 30, 2003
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GILBY CLARKE's CANDY: Collection Of Rare And Unreleased Cuts To Surface In August
A collection of rare and unreleased recordings by CANDY, the first "real band" of former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke, is set for release on August 19 through SongTree Records. Titled "Candy - Teenage Neon Jungle", the album features "a walloping 25 tracks of original raw demos, live and re-...July 30, 2003
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ANDREW W.K. Announces Headlining Tour
ANDREW W.K. has announced the following headlining dates during August/September: Aug. 17 - New Orleans, LA @ The Parish Aug. 18 - Houston, TX @ Engine Room Aug. 19 - Dallas, TX @ Tree's Aug. 20 - Austin, TX @ Mercury Aug. 21 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101 Aug. 22 - Las Vegas, ...July 27, 2003
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL: New Video To Be Shown On 'Headbanger's Ball'
SUPERJOINT RITUAL's video for the track "Waiting For The Turning Point" will be premiering on this weekend's edition of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball", co-hosted by SLAYER. "People have been waiting for Philip Anselmo to sell out for years," the SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman said in a recent interview. "It...July 25, 2003
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CATHEDRAL Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
U.K.-based cult doom rockers CATHEDRAL have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's follow-up to last year's "The VIIth Coming" is tentatively due in early 2004. CATHEDRAL were previously signed to Dream Catcher Records in Europe and Spitfire Records in the U.S. CATHEDRAL will be teami...July 24, 2003
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DIMMU BORGIR, NEVERMORE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HYPOCRISY: More Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour featuring DIMMU BORGIR, NEVERMORE, CHILDREN OF BODOM and HYPOCRISY. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Nov. 07 - Showplace Theater – Buffalo, NY Nov. 08 - Harpo's – Detroit, MI Nov. 09 - House Of Blue's – Chicago, IL Nov. 11...July 24, 2003
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NEBULA, THE BELLRAYS To Team Up For Co-Headlining North American Tour
Cosmic rockers NEBULA will be teaming up with THE BELLRAYS for a co-headlining North American tour beginning in late August. NEBULA will be touring in support of their forthcoming fourth full-length album, "Atomic Ritual", due on September 23. NEBULA have already stunned audiences with their new mat...July 21, 2003
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GOTHAM ROAD: New Music Posted Online
GOTHAM ROAD, the new band featuring frontman Michale Graves (MISFITS, GRAVES),guitarist Loki (ANGELSIN, GRAVES guitar tech),bassist JV Bastard (MISTER MONSTER),and drummer Paul Lifeless (A LIFELESS ALLIANCE, MISTER MONSTER),have posted MP3 clips of the tracks "Seasons Of The Witch" and "Bits Of...July 21, 2003
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ADLER'S APPETITE Split With JIZZY PEARL, Announce Replacement
ADLER'S APPETITE (formerly SUKI JONES),the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, have replaced RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl with Sean Crosby from the AC/DC tribute act BACK IN BLACK. "Steven claims that this guy is an 'amazing, strong screamer!' " according to a posting...July 21, 2003
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