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It's Official: SNOWY SHAW Is The New Bassist/Clean Vocalist For DIMMU BORGIR

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on July 8, Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have now confirmed that they have tapped Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (real name: Tommie Helgesson; THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) to replace bassis...

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DEEP PURPLE, FOREIGNER, GOTTHARD, NAZARETH Members To Take Part In 'Rock Meets Classic'

Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE),Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER),Steve Lee (GOTTHARD) and Dan McCafferty (NAZARETH) will take part in the 2011 edition of the "Rock Meets Classic" tour. They will be supported by a band, directed by Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) and including American singer-songwriter Amanda Some...

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TARJA: 'Until My Last Breath' Video Released

"Until My Last Breath", the new video from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen, can be viewed below. The song comes off the singer's sophomore solo album, "What Lies Beneath", which will be released in North America on September 14 (postponed from the previously announced August 31) via The En...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'Left Of Center' Video Released

"Left Of Center", the new video from singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and political activist Serj Tankian, can be viewed below. The song comes off Tankian's new solo album, entitled "Imperfect Harmonies", which is scheduled for release on September 21 via Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. T...

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SERJ TANKIAN: New Projects In The Works

According to Billboard.com, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian already has several other projects lined up in addition to the release of his second album, "Imperfect Harmonies", which is due September 21 on Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. His musical "Prometheus Bound" is scheduled to open in M...

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SANDALINAS: New Album To Feature Another Guest Appearance By KING DIAMOND Guitarist

SANDALINAS, the Swedish/Spanish band featuring Mats Rendlert (bass; DREAMLAND),Alvaro Svanerö (drums; LOCH VOSTOK),Jordi Sandalinas (guitar) and Rick Altzi (vocals; AT VANCE),is putting the finishing touches on its third full-length album, "Circles", at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Sonic Train...

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OPETH: 'In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall' Limited-Edition Box Set Packaging Unveiled

As part of the ongoing celebration of their 20th anniversary, Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release live footage and audio from the band's recent performance at London's famed Royal Albert Hall. "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall", due on September 21 via Roadrunner Records, is a f...

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Reunited TRANSPORT LEAGUE Working On New Material

Reunited Swedish heavy rockers TRANSPORT LEAGUE have commenced the songwriting sessions for their comeback studio album, tentatively due next year. The band says, "We are trying to write songs as occasionally as we can meet up at the rehearsal room. At this moment we have about five new tracks in th...

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AVANTASIA: First Six Tour Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle Dec. 04 - Germany - Kaufbeuren...

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RAGE With LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA: Footage From ROCK HARD Festival Available

Professionally filmed video footage of RAGE's performance with the LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA at this year's installment of the Rock Hard festival — which was held May 21-23, 2010 at the Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany — can be viewed at this location (courtesy of WDR's [German public TV] series...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies'

On April 14, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at...

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CRIMFALL Completes Work On Second Album; Studio Footage Available

Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL has completed work on its as-yet-untitled second album for a tentative late 2010 release. The CD was recorded at Adamantium Studios and was produced and mixed by Hit Happens. It features guest appearances by Tapio Wilska (SURVIORS ZERO),Ville Sorvali (MOONSORROW),M...

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HALFORD Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK To Appear At Chicago's Reggie's Rock Club

HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will make a special appearance at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, Illinois on Monday, August 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mike will help metal DJ Dave compile a "Metal" Mike-approved playlist and be on hand for photos, autographs and general hanging out with...

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DIMMU BORGIR: New Single To Be Released Next Week

"Gateways", the first single from "Abrahadabra", the forthcoming ninth album from Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, will be made available for purchase via iTunes in Europe on Friday, August 20 and in North America on Tuesday, August 24. "Abrahadabra" will be released in Germany on S...

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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Says New CD Is 'A Big, Beefy Ball Of Demented Anthems And Power Rock'

New Jersey's MONSTER MAGNET will release its long-awaited new album, "Mastermind", this October via Austria's Napalm Records.. Comments the band's guitarist/vocalist Dave Wyndorf: "['Mastermind' is] a big, beefy ball of demented anthems and power rock. The music itself is exaggerated and muscular. L...