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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Shelf NEWSTED Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke to Billboard.com about his decision to shelf NEWSTED, the heavy metal project he operated between 2012 and 2014. "I was trying to take on too much stuff at once," he said. "You can only do so much and make it work right. I won't call it over ...

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SOILWORK To Tour North America With UNEARTH, WOVENWAR, BATTLECROSS, DARKNESS DIVIDED

Swedish metallers SOILWORK will embark on the second North American "Fury Tour" in October. Support on the 26-date trek, which launches October 14 in Providence, Rhode Island, will come from UNEARTH, WOVENWAR, BATTLECROSS and DARKNESS DIVIDED. "We are very excited to announce our first North America...

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THE RAVEN AGE Feat. IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Son GEORGE HARRIS: Debut Album Due In December

THE RAVEN AGE, the U.K.-based band led by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris, will release its debut album, "Darkness Will Rise", in December. The effort can be pre-ordered with an exclusive free track, "Trapped Within The Shadows", at this location. Comments THE RAVEN AGE: "Everyt...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says 'The Astonishing' Live Show Was 'Three Years In The Making'

Brazil's "Madhouse" recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "The Astonishing" world tour: Petrucci: "This is about three years in the ma...

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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With THE CHOPHOUSE BAND In Walnut Creek

JASON NEWSTED AND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND, the new mostly acoustic project led by former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, has scheduled the following dates in September: Sep. 02 - Crystal Bay, NV @ The Crystal Bay Club / Crown Room Sep. 07 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe's Alley Sep. 08 - Mill Valley, CA @ ...

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GAMMA RAY's KAI HANSEN Releases 'Born Free' Video

Coinciding with the exclusive one-time performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY) has premiered the official music video for his single "Born Free". It is the first time fans are able to listen to a song from Hansen's solo debut, "XXX - Three Decades In Me...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD To Take Part In Musicians Institute Conversation Series

Musicians Institute Conversation Series will welcome JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford on Friday, August 5 at 8:00 p.m. Halford, known by fans worldwide as The Metal God, has one of the most recognizable voices in heavy metal, as heard in JUDAS PRIEST classics like "Breaking The Law", "You've Got Anot...

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DREAM THEATER Announces Fall 2016 North American Headlining Tour

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have announced details of a fall North American headline tour. The trek, which gets underway October 5 at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's Sands Bethlehem Event Center, will see the pioneering group performing their widely acclaimed double concept album "The Astonishi...

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SLIPKNOT Takes A Stand Against North Carolina's Controversial 'Anti-LGBTQ' Bill

SLIPKNOT has partnered with Equality NC, the organization working to secure equal rights and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians, to fight against North Carolina's recently passed HB2, also known as the "bathroom bill," which bans people from using public bathrooms that do not correspond with their...

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SIXX:A.M.: Watch Swedish Tour Mini-Documentary

In June 2016, SIXX:A.M. — the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — toured Sweden for the first time. The trek included a headlining performance at the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm as well as an appearance at the Sweden Rock...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Track-By-Track Breakdown Of 'The Shadow Self' Album

A track-by-track breakdown of "The Shadow Self", the forthcoming heavy rock album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, is available below. The CD is due on August 5 via earMUSIC. "The Shadow Self" is now available for pre-order in various formats, including standard CD and special edition CD+...

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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Vehicle Of Spirit' DVD In November

After touring for a year and a half throughout almost every corner of the world and leaving fans of all nationalities breathless, the time has come for NIGHTWISH to immortalize their "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" tour on DVD. Therefore, the symphonic metal visionaries are set to release their new l...

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New Song Premiere: ANCIIENTS' 'Following The Voice'

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based progressive rock/metal outfit ANCIIENTS will release its new album, "Voice Of The Void", on October 14 via Season Of Mist. A song from the CD, "Following The Voice", can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The band stated: "'Voice Of The Void' [is] somewh...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Launch Acoustic Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted took part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22. The event was hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted debuted his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL — in which he is joined by Rob Tucker — and spoke about his decision to embark o...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of 'The Ten Commandments'

MALEVOLENT CREATION will return to the road in the U.S. for the first time in five years this October. The veteran Florida death metal outfit is supporting its latest album, "Dead Man's Path", and celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic debut record, "The Ten Commandments". MALEVOLENT CREATIO...