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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Gear In New Video Interview
Guitarist Rob Caggiano of ANTHRAX and THE DAMNED THINGS recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. The entire question-and-answer session can be viewed in seven parts below. ANTHRAX's new album, "Worship Music", will be released on September 13 in North America via Megaforce...September 6, 2011
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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, EXODUS Featured In 'Murder In The Front Row' Book; Cover Unveiled
Bazillion Points Books has revealed the hardcover jacket artwork and page samples for "Murder In The Front Row: Shots From The Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter", by Harald Oimoen and Brian Lew. This spectacular large-format 272-page view inside "the metal scene that banged those heads that did not ba...September 6, 2011
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Begins Recording New Album
Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE have begun recording their twelfth studio album at Sonic Ranch studios in Texas with producer Erik Rutan. The band has spent months writing the album and has recorded at Sonic Ranch in the past, but never with Rutan at the helm. More details on the album...September 6, 2011
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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Thrash titans ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT, who haven't toured together in more than a decade, are set to co-headline a U.S. tour beginning Friday, October 14 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (itinerary below). ANTHRAX will close all shows, and DEATH ANGEL will be main support for the entire tour. The coast-to-co...September 6, 2011
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VAN HALEN Completes Mixing New Album
According to the usually reliable VAN HALEN fan site Van Halen News Desk, the mixing of the new VAN HALEN album began in July was completed in August. The band's first LP in 27 years to feature original singer David Lee Roth is scheduled to be mastered mid-September, with the process expected to ...September 5, 2011
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ANTHRAX Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG, RONNIE JAMES DIO In 'In The End'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on his official blog: "'In The End' is a song on our record. I think it's the best song on the record. I think it's the most important song on the record and it's the centerpiece of 'Worship Music'. "This song started out as ...September 2, 2011
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BLOTTED SCIENCE: New EP Artwork Unveiled; Audio Sample Available
An audio sample of the song "Omitting Eyes" from technical extreme metal instrumentalists BLOTTED SCIENCE featuring guitarist/mastermind Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, TERRESTRIAL EXILED, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL),and new arrival, drummer Hannes Grossmann (OBSCU...September 2, 2011
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Announces New Bassist
Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE have revealed the name of the new musician who will join forces with Fabio Lione, Alex Staropoli, Tom Hess and Alex Holzwarth in the band's new and revamped lineup. German bass player Oliver Holzwarth (brother of RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer Alex Holzwart...September 1, 2011
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GODSMACK Concert in LaFargeville 'Went Smoothly'
According to Newzjunky.com, GODSMACK's August 20 concert in upstate New York which was held at the CanAm Speedway in LaFargeville after promoters decided to move the concert from its proposed location at Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds in Watertown "went smoothly," despite a lower-than-expected attendance...September 1, 2011
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TESTAMENT Frontman Talks Forthcoming Album In New Interview
Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: I understand you've got [a] new [album entitled "The Dark Roots of Earth"] coming out soon. Can you...August 31, 2011
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Issues Update On MAX CAVALERA Collaboration
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato and Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA) recently took part in another songwriting session for their collaborative album in Cavalera's home base in Phoenix, Arizona. Puciato, who returned home with a demo CD of four tracks, wrote on h...August 30, 2011
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MR. DEATH To Release 'Descending Through Ashes'
MR. DEATH the Stockholm, Sweden-based "straightforward, brutal, old-school death metal" band featuring Stefan Lagergren (TREBLINKA, EXPULSION, VOLDET) on guitar, Alex Stjrnfeldt (OCEANLIFT, EDWARD, DCLXVI) on guitar, Jonas Ohlsson (VOID, MASSIVE) on drums, Jrgen "Juck" Thullberg (TREBLINKA, TIAMAT,...August 28, 2011
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THREAT SIGNAL: Footage From Drum-Recording Sessions
Video footage of drummer Alex Rudinger of Canadian modern metallers THREAT SIGNAL recording the song "Fallen Disciples" for the band's forthcoming third, self-titled album can be seen below. "Threat Signal" will be released on October 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Planet Z stud...August 26, 2011
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RUSH Frontman Talks About Performing Live In New Interview
Costco Connection recently conducted an interview with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee. An excerpt from the chat follows below (courtesy of RushIsABand.com). Costco Connection: You're RUSH's main vocalist and bass player, but you also play keyboards, control sequences and work bass pedals with your...August 26, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: More 'Temple Of Rock' Details Revealed
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release his new album, "Temple Of Rock", in Japan on September 7, in Europe on September 23 and in North America on October 11. "The Temple of Rock is within me," says Michael, "where I create since I was introduced to the amazing invention of the distorted...August 25, 2011
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