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VAN HALEN Officially Working With Producer JOHN SHANKS
Grammy-winning producer John Shanks has confirmed via Twitter that he is working with VAN HALEN on the band's upcoming studio album. The group is allegedly planning on recording the next CD at John Shanks' Henson studio as well as the band's 5150 studio, making it the first time VAN HALEN will track...January 21, 2011
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QUIET RIOT: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was interviewed on this past Wednesday's (January 19) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. The program featured exclusive live "Rockline" performances with the late QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow and recordings with new vo...January 21, 2011
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Former IGGY POP Drummer ALEX KIRST Dies In Hit-And-Run Accident
Drummer Alex Kirst, who played with IGGY POP and glam rockers THE NYMPHS, died in a car accident last week in the California desert. The Palm Springs Desert Sun reports that Kirst was walking on foot and killed in a hit-and-run crash by a vehicle. He was 47 years old. Kirst was reportedly hit by ...January 20, 2011
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PERIPHERY: 'Jetpacks Was Yes' Video Released
"Jetpacks Was Yes", the new video from the Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal six-piece PERIPHERY, can be viewed below. The clip was produced by Eric Haviv, Richard Webb, and Brandon Morris of FUGO Studios. The song comes off the band's self-titled debut album, which sold around 4,500 co...January 20, 2011
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NEURAXIS: Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Video footage of Montreal-based death metallers NEURAXIS performing the new song "Asylum" at last year's Trois-Rivières Metalfest X festival, which was held October 15-16, 2010 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada, can be viewed below. NEURAXIS will release its sixth album, "Asylon", in North America o...January 20, 2011
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VOODOO CIRCLE: 'Broken Heart Syndrome' EPK Available
VOODOO CIRCLE, the German/British band featuring members of PRIMAL FEAR and PINK CREAM 69, will release its sophomore album, "Broken Heart Syndrome", on February 25 via AFM Records. The CD, which was once again mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, KROKUS),is described in a press releas...January 20, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Release 'Veritas' In March
The ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO returns with its fourth album, "Veritas", on March 29. "Veritas" (Latin for"Truth") is AST's first release on innovative jazz label Palmetto Records. The 11-track album contains nine original compositions, a cover of METALLICA's "Fade To Black" and a bonus remix of the song "B...January 20, 2011
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MIDNATTSOL Launches Guitarist Search
MIDNATTSOL — the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine) — is seeking a guitarist to replace the recently departed Daniel Droste. All applicants should be around 30 years of age; live around Stuttgart, Germany; have thei...January 19, 2011
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Tries Out EVH Guitar At NAMM (Video)
Video footage of TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick trying out an EVH (Eddie Van Halen) guitar at the Fender booth at this past weekend's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California can be viewed below (courtesy of Metal Assault). Also a...January 18, 2011
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LAZARUS A.D.: Third 'Black Rivers Flow' Webisode Available
The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Black Rivers Flow", the second full-length album from Midwest thrashers LAZARUS A.D., can be viewed below. Due on February 1 via Metal Blade Records, the CD was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City S...January 17, 2011
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TIMESWORD Performs On ROCK TV's 'Sala Prove'; Video Available
Video footage of the Italian progressive metal/rock band TIMESWORD performing the track "Highway To Paradise" on Rock TV's "Sala Prove" program can be viewed below. TIMESWORD recently parted ways with singer Mark Pastorino and is currently seeking a replacement. Interested parties can contact the gr...January 17, 2011
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RUSH Guitarist Featured In Irvine 'Welsh's Ecstasy' Film
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson has a role in the new indie film "Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy". Alex will play the role of Dr. Michael Fig, a character created specifically for the film which does not appear in the book. Dr. Fig works in a ...January 16, 2011
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DAYS OF ANGER Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS
Eskilstuna, Sweden-based metallers DAYS OF ANGER have inked a deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The band's debut album, "Deathpath", was recorded in May 2010 and is scheduled for release on February 25. DAYS OF ANGER was formed in the beginning of 2010 in small town in Sweden were mostly pop mus...January 16, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Interviewed At NAMM (Video)
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick showed off some of the latest in guitar technology yesterday (Wednesday, January 12),at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California to kick off the 2011 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that runs thro...January 13, 2011
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Shows Off AmpKit App At NAMM (Video)
Earlier today (Wednesday, January 12),TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick showed off some of the latest in guitar technology at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California to kick off the 2011 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that runs...January 12, 2011
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