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DIRGE WITHIN Returns, THE BLOODLINE Retires

They say that time can heal many wounds, and for DIRGE WITHIN the past five years have proven that true. People grow, and people change, and for this band of brothers from the American Midwest, a half-decade apart has come to an end with an unexpected reunion and the prospect of unfinished business...

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Video: BATTLE BEAST Performs In Siegburg, Germany

Fan-filmed video footage of BATTLE BEAST's March 30 performance at at Kubana Live Club in Siegburg, Germany can be seen below. BATTLE BEAST's fourth album, "Bringer Of Pain", was released on February 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. The ten-track disc was recorded and produced at JKB Studios by keyboar...

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER To Release 'Halfway There' Solo Album

SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter will release his new solo album, "Halfway There", in Japan via Universal Music on May 10 and in Europe and the USA via EMP Label Group on May 26. The cover artwork was created by Sam Shearon and can be seen below. Says Slaughter: "I'm so proud of this record, and .....

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Will 'Definitely' Record Another Solo Album

Metal Wani's editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with with DREAM THEATER mastermind John Petrucci. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he has plans to ever release another solo album, Petrucci said: "Yeah, definitely. I did 'Suspended Animation' back in 2005...

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ALICE COOPER's 'Nightmare Castle' Pinball Machine Coming This Fall

Spooky Pinball LLC will release an Alice Cooper pinball machine, Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, in this fall. A teaser video for the game can be seen below. Says Spooky Pinball LLC: "YES! We are doing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle. Here's what we can say for now. Lots of classic and modern Alice...

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New IN FLAMES Drummer JOE RICKARD Explains How He Landed Gig

Grasser Production conducted an interview with IN FLAMES guitarist Niclas Engelin and drummer Joe Rickard on March 26 in Munich, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he landed the drummer gig in IN FLAMES after playing on the band's new album, "Battles", as a session drummer, Joe sai...

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Video: BATTLE BEAST Performs In Paris

Fan-filmed video footage of BATTLE BEAST's March 25 performance at Petit Bain in Paris, France can be seen below. BATTLE BEAST's fourth album, "Bringer Of Pain", was released on February 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. The ten-track disc was recorded and produced at JKB Studios by keyboardist Janne Bj...

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STRATOVARIUS Is Not Interested In Recording Album Of Covers

Wave TV conducted an interview with vocalist Timo Kotipelto and keyboardist Jens Johansson of Finnish/Swedish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to the band's November 19, 2016 show at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland where they were playing their 1996 "Episode" album in its entirety. You can watch...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman Says Internet 'Keyboard Warriors' Are 'A Bit Ridiculous'

Metal Wani's Carla Morton conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier prior to the band's January 31 show at Fabrica in Bucharest, Romania. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how crowds have been responding to the b...

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Former PEARL JAM Drummer DAVE KRUSEN Hints At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Performance

According to The Pulse Of Radio, former PEARL JAM drummer Dave Krusen has posted a photo of his drum set on Twitter, fueling speculation that he will perform with the band at next month's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Krusen, who played on the group's 1991 debut "Ten", is one of ...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says SLASH Was 'Really Pissed Off' He Didn't Land Guitarist Gig In POISON

In a brand new interview with the "Decibel Geek" podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked how Slash came to audition for the guitarist slot in the band prior to joining GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. "Slash we had known," Rikki said (hear audio below). "'Cause he was in HOLLYWOOD ROSE… So Bret [Micha...

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Video Premiere: GRAVE DIGGER's 'Lawbreaker'

The official video for the song "Lawbreaker" from German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Healed By Metal", which was released on January 13 via Napalm Records. Asked if GRAVE DIGGER has ever been "healed by metal," vocalist Chris Boltend...

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PEARL JAM Guitarist Planning To Publish Photo Book

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready is planning to publish a new photo book this spring containing a selection of Polaroid pictures he's snapped over the years. The 240-page book is titled "Of Potato Heads And Polaroids: My Life Inside And Out Of Pearl Jam" and is expe...

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DEEP PURPLE Members Interviewed In Rapid-Fire Session (Video)

earMUSIC has uploaded a four-minute clip in which the members of DEEP PURPLE were asked some questions in a rapid-fire session. Check it out below. DEEP PURPLE's new studio album, "InFinite", will be released on April 7 via earMUSIC. The disc was tracked in February 2016 at a studio in Nashville, Te...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Upcoming Tour With POISON And TESLA Is 'A Celebration Of Integrity'

New England Concert Reviews recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's success and longevity: Phil: "I think our work ethic and integrity were actually given t...