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EPICA In Pre-Production Mode; Video Available
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA is currently in pre-production for its follow-up to 2007's "The Divine Conspiracy", tentatively due before the end of the year via Nuclear Blast Records. A short video clip from the pre-production sessions can be viewed below. Featured in the clip are...February 11, 2009
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DAVID T. CHASTAIN To Release 'Heavy Excursions' In April
Acclaimed guitarist David T. Chastain will release a new collection, "Heavy Excursions", in April via Leviathan Records. Over the last 20 years, guitar magazine writers around the world have favorably compared David T. Chastain to guitar greats Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Al...February 10, 2009
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AMESOEURS Completes Work On Debut Album
France's AMESOEURS, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Neige of ALCEST, has completed work on its self-titled debut album. The follow-up to the band's highly praised and acclaimed 2007 "Ruines Humaines" EP will be released in March via Code666 Records. Formed by Neige and vocalist Audrey Sylvai...February 9, 2009
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WIDESCREEN MODE To Release 'The Hanging Man' In April
Dark Sentiments and Playground Music Scandinavia are set to release WIDESCREEN MODE's sophomore album, "The Hanging Man", on April 8. "The Hanging Man" is the follow-up to 2007's "Until the End", which contained the singles "Everlasting Bomb" and "Dead Inside", both which received massive radio airp...February 9, 2009
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FIERCE ALLEGIANCE Completes New Album With Former DARKEST HOUR Guitarist
Washington, D.C. metal band FIERCE ALLEGIANCE has finished mixing and mastering its new full-length album, "The Meaning of Sacrifice", at former DARKEST HOUR guitarist Kris Norris' studio in Palm Coast, Florida. The new album speaks to a generation filled with rage, paranoia, and frustration. The so...February 9, 2009
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MOONSTONE PROJECT Signs With BLISTERING RECORDS
MOONSTONE PROJECT, the ambitious musical creature of Italian guitarist Matt Filippini, has inked a worldwide deal with Blistering Records for the project's new album "Rebel On The Run". According to a press release, "Rebel On The Run" features the amazing voice of James Christian (HOUSE OF LORDS) on...February 8, 2009
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LILLIAN AXE: 'Poetic Justice', 'Psychoschizophrenia' Albums To Be Reissued
On February 24, EMI Music will reissue as download-only releases the previously out-of-print LILLIAN AXE albums "Poetic Justice" (1992) and "Psychoschizophrenia" (1993) on iTunes and Amazon. Originally released on Grand Slamm/IRS Records, these LPs were LILLIAN AXE's best-selling releases. "Poetic J...February 7, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Lead Designer Interviewed By Gamereactor; Video Available
Thomas Blichfeldt of the Danish edition of the Scandinavian gaming mag Gamereactor recently conducted an interview with Neversoft lead designer Alan Flores about the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game. Watch the chat below. METALLICA has revealed the complete track listing for Guitar Hero: Meta...February 7, 2009
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LACUNA COIL Singer CRISTINA SCABBIA Discusses Upcoming Album
Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with vocalist Cristina Scabbia of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: [LACUNA COIL's upcoming Australian tour] going to be a bit of a prelude to the [band's new] album ["Sha...February 7, 2009
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VANDEN PLAS In Songwriting Mode
German progressive metal band VANDEN PLAS has issued the following update: "A new VANDEN PLAS album is on the horizon! Stephan [Lill, guitar] has already composed 12 new songs and Andy [Kuntz, vocals] is working on the lyrics and vocal lines. There will also be more songs coming from Günter [Werno,...February 5, 2009
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AGENT STEEL In Writing Mode
California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have issued the following update: "We've been writing and rehearsing for a few months now, and we've created five brand new AGENT STEEL songs! No official titles just yet! Working titles are: 'Metallica', 'Black Sabbath song', 'Yesterday', 'Old School', 'New So...February 5, 2009
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Bid On LAMB OF GOD Frontman's GRAMMY Medallion To Support Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
Randy Blythe, vocalist for Virginia-based metal band LAMB OF GOD, is auctioning his Grammy medallion that accompanied the band's nomination for "Best Metal Performance" at the 49th annual Grammy Awards in 2007. 100% of the money generated from the online auction will benefit the Myotonic Dystrophy F...February 5, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Lead Designer Interviewed By 'Talking Metal'; Video Available
MTV2's Headbanger's Blog has uploaded an interview "Talking Metal" hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Guitar Hero: Metallica lead designer Alan Flores. Topics include METALLICA's involvement in the game's creation, its exclusive add-on double bass drum pedal, and both the METALLICA...February 5, 2009
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POISON Drummer To Detractors: 'I'm Far From Broke, Ya F**kin' Douche Bags!'
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has responded to critics over his decision to auction his "beautiful" Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph watch via eBay. Just two years old, the watch is said to be in great shape and a "total head-turner." Rikki purchased this very watch new and it can be seen...February 4, 2009
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METALLICA: Washington, D.C. Pro-Shot Footage Available
Official Metallica.com footage from METALLICA's January 15, 2009 concert at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from the pre-show meet-and-greet session, backstage jam and the actual performance. METALLICA's concert in Washington, D.C. was a rare pyr...February 4, 2009
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