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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Listening Party Announced

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers in Akron, Ohio on Sunday, May 3 starting at around 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A private party will ta...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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KANSAS To Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Live Symphonic DVD

All these years later, KANSAS still rule the classic rock radio airwaves, and continue to put on simply spellbinding shows of the highest caliber. And what better way to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of KANSAS' self-titled 1974 debut than with a live DVD, "There's Know Place Like Hom...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Completes Work On New Solo Album

After seven months in the studio, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has completed work on his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox". Produced and arranged by Marty, the new disc reflects the chaotic lifestyle of Tokyo, its unique music and Marty's futuristic interpretation of it. According to a postin...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Announces 2010 'Theatre Tour' Dates

Dutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION has issued the following update: "We have great news! After receiving great responses on our sold-out theatre tour in 2008, we decided to do a rerun of this tour, so you'll still have the opportunity to attend these special seated concerts. During these s...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Track 'Starting Over' Now Available On MySpace

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Starting Over", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens and Bob Kulick, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owen...

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QUO VADIS: Video Footage From European Tour Posted Online

Canadian progressive tech-death metallers QUO VADIS have released a 10-minute videoblog (see below) to showcase their latest headlining European tour, the places they visited and their very dedicated fans. The footage includes live and backstage shots from Turkey, Romania, Croatia and France as well...

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TESTAMENT's SKOLNICK: DAVE MUSTAINE Came To Me For Guitar Tips

Mark Eglinton of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Alex Skolnick of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Quietus: How was the tour with JUDAS PRIEST? There were a few big personalities kickin...

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THE AGONIST Frontwoman: I Don't Wake Up Every Day And Say, 'I'm A Girl!'

Christopher Porter of Express Night Out recently conducted an interview with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz of Montreal's THE AGONIST. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On being featured in Revolver magazine's monthly "Hottest Chicks in Metal" column (see photo below): "On one hand, what Revolv...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Joins ROCK HOUSE Roster Of Master Instructors

Rock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today that guitarist Alex Skolnick has joined its roster of master instructors. Alex is a founding member of TESTAMENT, one of the most influential metal/thrash bands of all time. He is also a member of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, the popular rock...

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EPICA: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have posted more video footage from the recording sessions for their new album. The latest clip focuses on the guitar and vocal recordings and can be viewed below. EPICA has reportedly revealed in a recent intervew that the band's next studio album will be called "Des...

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STRATOVARIUS Singer Performs For Russian President

Singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, KOTIPELTO, CAIN'S OFFERING) played a short set for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday, April 20 at a presidential dinner held by Finnish President Tarja Halonen in honor of Medvedev's visit to Finland. Timo was accompanied during the performance by Matia...

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CAMP FREDDY Schedules First-Ever Concert Outside U.S.

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...

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EPICA Drummer To Guest On TotalRock's 'Sex To 9'

Drummer Ariën Van Weesenbeeck of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will be interviewed on the radio show "Sex to 9" with María on TotalRock this Friday, April 24. You can listen to the show live via the Internet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. UK time (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CET) at www.totalrock.com. .....

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WHITESNAKE, CAMP FREDDY Members Schedule SAM ASH Appearances

Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, ex-DIO) and Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY, CIRCUS DIABLO, ex-THE CULT) will make special appearances during the exclusive nationwide tour in celebration of Sam Ash's 85th anniversary. As one of the leading musical instrument and accessory retailers in the country, Sam Ash off...