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ÅKERFELDT/WILSON Collaboration Features 'Hardly Any Drums And No Distorted Guitars'
During a recent online question-and-answer session with fans, PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson was asked to clarify his previous statement that the musical output of STORM CORROSION, his much-anticipated collaboration project with OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt will be "the opposite of metal." "It's very ha...February 2, 2012
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DRAGONFORCE: New Album Details Revealed
British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will release their fifth studio album, "The Power Within", in the U.K. on April 16 via the band's own Electric Generation Recordings, distributed by Essential Music. The ten-track monster, which will be made available in North America on April 17 through Road...February 2, 2012
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OBEY THE BRAVE: 'Live And Learn' Video Released
"Live And Learn", the first video from OBEY THE BRAVE, the new metal/hardcore band featuring former members of DESPISED ICON and BLIND WITNESS, can be seen below. The clip was directed and edited by acclaimed Montreal director Jessy Fuchs and it "showcases exactly what the band is all about: raw mus...January 30, 2012
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ALICE COOPER Performs At Montreal's 'Show Harley' Event; Video Available
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, along with members of his backing band — Chuck Garric, Steve Hunter, Tommy Henriksen, Keri Kelli (filling in for Orianthi) and Glen Sobel — took Montreal, Quebec, Canada by storm last night (Saturday, January 28) at the 2012 "Show Harley" event. The band played a blist...January 29, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...January 28, 2012
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EPICA: Second 'Requiem For The Indifferent' Teaser Released
The second teaser for "Requiem For The Indifferent", the forthcoming fifth full-length album from Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA, can be seen below. Commented the band: "This time, however, we're doing it like no one has done before, by weekly releasing an extra layer of music, givin...January 28, 2012
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins Forces With LUX DRUMMERETTE
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined forces with acclaimed 26-year-old female extreme metal drummer Lux Drummerette (SACRED STORM, NEKROMANTIX) in an as-yet-unnamed new project. Young stated about his collaboration with Lux, "I'm over the band concept. It's a dinosaur... put a fork in it....January 28, 2012
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AUTOPSY: 'All Tomorrow's Funerals' Cover Artwork, Track Listing
Legendary San Francisco Bay Area gore grind act AUTOPSY will release its new collection, "All Tomorrow's Funerals", on February 28 via Peaceville Records. This monstrous 22-track effort contains all of AUTOPSY's EPs remastered by the bandmembers themselves, as well as new cuts. Everything from "Retr...January 27, 2012
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Former MEGADETH, ANTHRAX Members Comment On MARK REALE's Passing
Former/current members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and PILEDRIVER have commented on the passing of Mark Reale, the founding guitarist of the legendary metal band RIOT. Reale died yesterday (Wednesday, January 25) in a San Antonio hospital due to complications of Crohn's disease — an ailment he had battled...January 26, 2012
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ENTHRALLMENT: New Album Details Revealed
Bulgarian death metallers ENTHRALLMENT have unveiled the cover and track listing for their forthcoming album, "People From The Lands Of Vit". The CD will be released later this year by the American label United Guttural. The cover art, entitled "Hell", was created by the Bulgarian artist Stefan Stef...January 25, 2012
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BEFORE THE DAWN To Release 'Rise Of The Phoenix' In April
Finnish melancholic melodic death metal outfit BEFORE THE DAWN returns after living through a phase of changes and uncertainty — cleansed, renewed and stronger than ever! Leaving pieces of both the musical and personal past behind, mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen, lead guitarist Juho Räihä and their new...January 25, 2012
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LYNCH MOB Recruits VAINS OF JENNA Singer For Upcoming Tour, Album
Vintage Rock's Junkman conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE, TOOTH AND NAIL) at the 2012 NAMM show on January 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Regarding the current status of LYNCH MO...January 24, 2012
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NICKO MCBRAIN, CHRIS SLADE Take Part In 'Living Legends Jam' At NAMM (Video)
Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) and Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...January 22, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE To Release New Studio Album Next Year
British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE are very excited by the prospect of making a new and significant album. To that end, they have decided to extend their writing and recording period through the summer of 2012. Commented DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan: "We know we will disappoint some of our fans...January 22, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist: 'The Music Business Is Really Tweaking Out And Getting Weird'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Do you think MÖTLEY CRÜE will continue to do these kinds of residencies [like the upcoming Las Vegas run in February]? M...January 22, 2012
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