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SHADOWS FALL Frontman Reveals Track Listing For Upcoming Album

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair has issued the following update: "First off, I would like to apologize for my extended absence from my weekly updates. I have been spending all of my time at Planet Z lately finishing up the vocals for our upcoming release on Century Media called 'Fallout From the Wa...

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DREAM THEATER: Final 20th Anniversary Tour Intinerary Released

DREAM THEATER's 20th Anniversary Tour will conclude with a final leg of Central and North America. All shows are "An Evening With" (No opening act, two sets with an intermission). The final and complete itinerary is as follows: Feb 24 - San Juan, Puerto Rico @ Coliseo de Puerto Rico (new venue) Feb...

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THE 69 EYES: Support Acts Announced For U.S. Tour

DAMONE and PROGRAM THE DEAD have been confirmed as the support acts for Finland's THE 69 EYES on their first-ever U.S. tour, which will kick off in early March. 16 gigs have been confirmed so far, with the tour set to kick off March 3 in Springfield, Virginia and conclude on March 24 in West ...

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LINKIN PARK Rapper Losing Money On Solo Project's Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: It's a good thing LINKIN PARK has made a lot of money, because band MC Mike Shinoda isn't scrimping with his solo project, FORT MINOR. His live entourage includes two more rappers, a drummer, a DJ, three string players, and four additional singers. Shinoda told Launch...

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THE HELLACOPTERS Announce First U.S. Tour In Four Years

Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, who feature in their ranks former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, have announced a three-week U.S. tour in March. "This will be our sixth U.S. tour since 1998 and the first one in almost four years," the band write on their web site. The dates are as fol...

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THE CULT To Undertake 20-Date U.S. Tour, Explore Possibility Of Making New Music

Reunited THE CULT have officially confirmed that they will undertake a 20-date tour in March 2006. Some had reported the demise of the dark British rock band who've been inactive since 2002. Apparently those rumors were greatly exaggerated. "The eco-world cannot exist without its predators," stated...

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NUCLEAR ASSAULT Drop Off METAL CRUSADERS Tour, DESTRUCTION Step In

Due to an "urgent immediate family situation of one of its band members," NUCLEAR ASSAULT have been forced to drop off the upcoming Metal Crusaders tour. Replacing the band on the bill will be German thrash veterans DESTRUCTION. Metal Crusaders Tour 2006 featuring VADER, KATAKLYSM, DESTRUCTION, SPEE...

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THE GATHERING: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Dutch rock act THE GATHERING have confirmed more North American dates as part of their "Homelands Tour 2006". Support at the shows will come from GIANT SQUID and UNEXPECT. The dates are as follows: Mar. 19 Jaxx – Springfield, VA Mar. 20- The Middle East – Boston, MA Mar. 21 - The Knitting Factory –...

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SICK OF IT ALL to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With 'Death To Tyrants'

New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL will celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of their ninth full-length album, "Death To Tyrants", on April 18 via their new label, Abacus Recordings. Commented on the band's history, vocalist Lou Koller said, "We never thought ahead. When we starte...

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THE GATHERING Confirm Three North American Tour Dates

Dutch rock act THE GATHERING have confirmed three North American dates as part of their "Homelands Tour 2006". Support at the shows will come from GIANT SQUID and UNEXPECT. The dates are as follows: Mar. 19 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Mar. 20 - The Middle East - Boston, MA Mar. 21 - The Knitting ...

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THE 69 EYES To Team Up With WEDNESDAY 13 For U.S. Tour

Finnish goth-metallers THE 69 EYES will be embarking on their first U.S. tour with MURDERDOLLS frontman WEDNESDAY 13 beginning in early March. 15 gigs have been confirmed so far, with the tour set to kick off March 3 in Springfield, Virginia and conclude on March 24 in West Hollywood, California. TH...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Says Work On New Album Has Already Begun

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "JD" Deservio will be attending the 2006 Winter NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on Saturday January 21. In a recent interview with Boston writer Deb Rao, DeServio spoke about NAMM, Zakk Wylde's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk on...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist CATANESE To Attend NAMM

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese will be attending the 2006 Winter NAMM Convention (National Association Of Merchants),which runs between January 19 and January 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Catanese will be conducting signing sessions every day (Jan. 19-22)...

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VAN HALEN Bassist To Attend BARRETT-JACKSON Car Auction

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official web site: "Michael will be on hand at the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, AZ January 19-22 where a handful of his Bonspeed concept cars will be on the auction block and up for grabs to the highest bidders....

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DISTURBED, MUDVAYNE, SEVENDUST, CHILDREN OF BODOM Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: Roadrunner Records 25th Anniversary Concert: Members of SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM, DEICIDE, BIOHAZARD, HATEBREED Venue: NOKIA Theatre Time...