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OVERKILL, HADES And NON-FICTION Vets Launch THE CURSED

One of the most instantly recognizable voices in all of heavy metal, OVERKILL's Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth has for the first time in his career momentarily stepped out of his full-time band. With the launch of THE CURSED, Ellsworth is joined by guitarist Dan Lorenzo (ex-HADES and NON-FICTION),bassist...

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ILL NIÑO: New EP Title, Track Listing Revealed

On October 24, ILL NIÑO, the world re-known bi-lingual Latino metal sextet, will release a new five-song EP, "The Undercover Sessions", comprised of three of their favorite cover songs from bands they loved growing up as fans, and two brand new songs — all overseen by legendary producer Andy Johns (...

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ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD, RA Band Together On 'Congress Of Corruption' Fall U.S. Tour

Confirming its dedication to the concept of true artist development, Cement Shoes Records, the new rock label distributed by Fontana/Universal, is sending its first three signings — ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD and RA — on the road this fall on the "Congress of Corruption" U.S. tour. All three acts will have t...

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ROBERT PLANT: 'Nine Lives' Box Set Pushed Back To November

Launch Radio Networks reports: Robert Plant's post-LED ZEPPELIN career will get boxed on November 14 with the release of "Nine Lives" (cover). The package will have all of Plant's solo albums, as well as a DVD with music videos, interviews, and bonus footage. Each of the albums — "Pictures At Eleven...

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PROGROCK RECORDS And THINK TANK MEDIA Announce Partnership

ProgRock Records and Think Tank Media have announced their new strategic partnership where ProgRock Records will distribute the latest Think Tank Media titles in North America beginning on September 26, 2006 with the DVDs ERIK NORLANDER AND FRIENDS "Live in St. Petersburg" and LANA LANE "10th Annive...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, IT DIES TODAY Featured On 'Trustkill Takeover Volume II'

"Trustkill Takeover Volume II" CD is scheduled to hits stores on Halloween (Hot Topic stores will carry the release from September 5). The compilation features 16 exclusive skull-crushing tracks from the powerhouse that is the Trustkill lineup. Also included is a free 16-month calendar featuring new...

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WITCHKILLER Guitarist Talks About Band's Classic 'Day Of The Saxons' EP

Dragonight.de has published the first-ever online interview with a member of the classic Canadian heavy metal legend WITCHKILLER. Guitarist Kurt Phillips answered questions about the band's deal with Metal Blade Records, recording the legendary "Day of the Saxons" EP and band's history, most of whic...

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Former Adult Film Star LIZZY BORDEN Becomes CRASH MUSIC's Official Spokesmodel

Former adult film star Lizzy Borden has signed with Crash Music, Inc. to be the label's official spokesmodel. Lizzy will appear in Crash Music advertisements, metalfests and select videos of Crash Music artists. Borden is currently making a DVD in conjunction with Crash Music in which she will be co...

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KORN's THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR Stages Triumphant Return With Sold-Out Shows

KORN's The Family Values Tour is back — in a big way — as fans in the south are turning out in record numbers to see this summer's hottest tour. Kicking off with a sold-out show of 17,000 rocking fans at Nashville's Starwood Amphitheatre, The Family Values Tour has gone on to set new numbers ...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX To Launch 'Royal Underground' Clothing Line

Women's Wear Daily reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is partnering with Kelly Gray, formerly the co-president and house model of St. John, to launch a label called Royal Underground that will comprise contemporary sportswear. "I don't think anyone else could have convinced me to get back i...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Headline New York Stop Of HARD ROCK's AMBASSADORS OF ROCK TOUR

Hard Rock International has announced that internationally-acclaimed hard rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE will headline the New York stop of the Ambassadors of Rock Tour. On Monday, September 18, MÖTLEY CRÜE, who is also kicking off the Root of All Evil tour with AEROSMITH in September, will take the stage at...

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FERRET MUSIC Partners With INDEPENDENT LABEL GROUP

Independent Label Group (ILG),composed of Warner Music Group Corp.'s Asylum Records, East West Records and Cordless Recordings, today (August 7) announced it has acquired a stake in Ferret Music, an entertainment company specializing in metal-based music. Under the agreement, ILG will work hand in...

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MIKE PATTON's IPECAC RECORDINGS Inks Distribution Deal With FONTANA

Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Ipecac Recordings, the record label owned by lauded artist, songwriter and producer Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, MR. BUNGLE, FANTÔMAS, TOMAHAWK, MALDOR...

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EAGLE ROCK Sells SPITFIRE RECORDS

In its first move under its new name of Redux Records, the company formerly known as Sheridan Square Entertainment has acquired the 200-album Spitfire Records catalog from Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Spitfire catalog includes BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, TWISTED SISTER, ALICE COOPER, TED NUGENT, YNGWIE MA...

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COREY TAYLOR: PRESIDENT BUSH Is 'A Talking Head With A Lot Of Smart, Devious People Behind Him'

MSO PR has issued the following question-and-answer session with SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor: Q: Let's start with "Through Glass", the first single from "Come What(ever) May". What inspired that one? Where were you when you wrote it, if you can remember? Corey: I remember exactly where...