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INFERNUS-Led Version Of GORGOROTH Completes Lineup

GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus — who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name — has issued the following update: "Infernus' GORGOROTH lineup is now complete, and the new vocalist is none other than the legendary Pest — back at last after an 11 yea...

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NORTHERN KINGS: 'Kiss From A Rose' Video Available

"Kiss From A Rose", the new video from NORTHERN KINGS — the Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians (Jarkko Ahola [TERÄSBETONI], Marco Hietala [TAROT, NIGHTWISH], Tony Kakko [SONATA ARCTICA], Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto [CHARON]) — can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's sec...

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Longtime TWISTED SISTER Bodyguard SALVATORE VALVO Dies

According to SILive.com, Salvatore Valvo, 53, of Annadale, a longtime bodyguard and security specialist for heavy metal band TWISTED SISTER, died Monday at Staten Island University Hospital South of complications from leukemia and diabetes. Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Valvo lived most of his young and adu...

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RUSH Drummer Part Of BUDDY RICH Memorial Concert; Video Preview Available

RUSH drummer Neil Peart took part in the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert on October 18 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. A number of other drum virtuosos and musicians were featured, including Nick Rich with THE BUDDY RICH BAND, John Blackwell, Terry Bozzio (ex-FRANK ZAPPA),Chad Smith (RED...

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INFERNUS Vs. KING OV HELL: GORGOROTH Name Dispute To Land In Norwegian Court

GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus — who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name — has issued the following update: "Infernus filed a lawsuit against King ov Hell [real name: Tom Cato Visnes] in September this year, on the basis of King ov Hell (the...

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Former ATTACKER Singer, SYMPHONY X Bassist To Release Album Of Covers

Hard rock/heavy metal vocalist Bob Mitchell (ex-ATTACKER) has announced plans to release an album of remakes of classic-rock tracks from such artists as THE WHO, DEEP PURPLE and KROKUS, just to name a few. Joining Mitchell in the project is Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) along with guitarist Frank Oquendo...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Talks 'Chinese Democracy'; Audio Available

In the latest episode of "Talking Metal", hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy complete their final countdown to the world's most-anticipated album, GUNS N' ROSES' "Chinese Democracy". The episode features an interview with GUNS N' ROSES lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal conducted at the first-ev...

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OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, ASSUCK Members Join Forces In EXITSECT

EXITSECT is the name of a brand new Tampa, Florida-based "dark, experimental, atmospheric, doom-ridden death metal" band comprised of veterans of the metal and punk scenes. Former and current members of ASSUCK, OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, DOWN BY LAW, DENIAL FIEND and PAINEATER have joined forces to c...

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MODERN CRIMES: New Video Interview Available

HardTimes.ca recently conducted an interview with MODERN CRIMES, the new "straight-edge thrash/punk" band featuring former A PERFECT MURDER guitarist Carl Bouchard and drummer Yan Chausse along with bassist Luc Verville, singer Frank Pellerin and guitarist Kevin Lemire. Watch the 10-minute chat belo...

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TOKYO BLADE: Footage From KEEP IT TRUE Festival Available

Video footage of reactivated NWOBHM legends TOKYO BLADE performing the song "Lightning Strikes" at the Keep It True XI festival on November 15, 2008 at Soundpark-Ost (ex-Rockpalast) in Würzburg, Germany can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "stoneagelightning"). TOKYO BLADE played the Leyendas Del R...

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NORTHERN KINGS: Two New Songs Available For Streaming

NORTHERN KINGS, the new Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians — Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI),Marco Hietala (TAROT, NIGHTWISH),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (CHARON) — will release its second album, "Rethroned", on November 19 via Warner Music Finland. Like i...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT On 'The Danny Bonaduce Show'; Audio Available

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was a guest on yesterday's (Thursday, November 13) edition of the syndicated radio program "The Danny Bonaduce Show". You can now download the audio of Thal's appearance as an MP3 file at this location. Thal will take part in an in-store performance at V...

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EDENBRIDGE To Release Live Album

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE will release a live album in the spring of 2009. Entitled "LiveEarthDream" (see cover artwork below),the disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through the band's fanshop. The album will be limite...

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Former GREEN CARNATION Vocalist Joins HEAD DISCO

Former GREEN CARNATION vocalist Kjetil Nordhus has joined a new band called HEAD DISCO. According to the group's official bio, "HEAD DISCO is a blend of a wide range of musical styles in a whole new and fresh setting. Main composer Ciniod (guitar, main vocals) hasn't been in a band for years but has...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT's Vintage Vinyl In-Store Date Changed

The date for GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's in-store performance at Vintage Vinyl has been changed to Wednesday, November 26 from the previously announced Tuesday, November 25. Pick up Bumblefoot's new CD "Abnormal" or the GUNS N' ROSES "Chinese Democracy" album to get a wristband t...