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SLIPKNOT, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, MASTODON, CLUTCH Members Talk 'Watchmen' Movie
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino has written a feature compiling band reactions to the upcoming $120 million comic book adaptation "Watchmen". For this exclusive feature, he spoke with SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, MASTODON drummer Brann D...February 23, 2009
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'Working Class Rock Star' DVD: First Four Minutes Of Documentary Posted Online
The first four minutes of the music industry documentary "Working Class Rock Star", which was released on DVD in North America on November 11, 2008 via distributor Cinema Epoch, can be viewed below. Directed by Justin McConnell, the film's synopsis reads as follows: "The music industry is changing,...February 20, 2009
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RATT Singer Schedules Solo Dates
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy will embark on a U.S. tour this spring. Along with his longtime backing band the RAT BASTARDS, Pearcy's high-energy set will cover all periods of his illustrious career — from solo material to ARCADE, and, of course, plenty of RATT classics such as "Round and Round", "Lay...February 20, 2009
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VIRGIN STEELE Schedules Long Island Show
Veteran New York metallers VIRGIN STEELE will perform at Frank Cariola's Sundance in Rocky Point, New York (621 Route 25A) on May 30. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the band will take the stage at 10:00 p.m. There will be no support acts. The group will also take part in a meet-and-greet directly after...February 18, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES: Video Interview With BUMBLEFOOT Available
The Hobnox conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Thal" Bumblefoot in December 2008. Watch the chat below. Thal released an acoustic EP titled "Barefoot" on December 23. Bumblefoot's first collection of acoustic recordings, "Barefoot" sees the guitarist re-interpreting his own song...February 15, 2009
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SARGON Featuring Ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer ALEX MARQUEZ: Mini-CD Completed
Panamanian death/thrashers SARGON, whose current lineup includes acclaimed extreme-metal drummer Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION, SOLSTICE, DEMOLITION HAMMER),have completed work on their debut mini-CD, entitled "Vehemence". It was recorded at P.T.Y. studios in Panama and was produced by Ingacio...February 14, 2009
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SODOM: Video Of Backstage Interview/Discussion Posted Online
A four-minute backstage discussion between the members of the German thrash metal band SODOM and a Romanian promoter (from the Metal Masters company) about Dracula, vegetarian vampires, Ceausescu, metal girls and Romania can be viewed below. The clip was shot on February 7, 2009 before the group's c...February 14, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Talks About 'Worship Music'; Audio Available
MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com recently spoke to ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about the departures of singers Joey Belladonna and John Bush, the addition of new vocalist Dan Nelson and the vibe of the band's new disc, "Worship Music", which is scheduled for a June release on Megaforce Records. You can str...February 13, 2009
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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION, BEARDFISH Team Up For 'Progressive Nation'
New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...February 13, 2009
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ANTHRAX: Watch SCOTT IAN Figure In 'Action'
Entertainment Earth has uploaded a short video clip of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's action figure, which was made available late last year. Bif Bang Pow! brought Scott Ian to the world of collectible figures for the very first time with this rockin' resin wobbler that stands seven inches tall and c...February 11, 2009
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HACRIDE Confirmed For France's ROCKAMBULLESQUE Festival
French death metallers HACRIDE will perform at the Rockambullesque festival, set to take place April 11 in Quimperlé, France. Also scheduled to appear are TREPALIUM, KLONE, TALIAN and ETHERSENS. HACRIDE is putting the finishing touches on its highly anticipated follow-up to 2007's "Amoeba", entitled...February 11, 2009
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HATEBREED Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Hardcore metal leaders HATEBREED are set to release their long-awaited new covers album, "For The Lions", on Tuesday May 5, 2009 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records). This new release is the follow-up to the band's #1 Billboard-charting DVD "Live Dominance", which came out last September. The songs...February 9, 2009
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ASPHYX: New Album Details Revealed
Reformed Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals),Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — has set "Death...The Brutal Way" as the title of its comeback album, due in May/June via Century Media Records. War Anthem Records will release the LP...February 8, 2009
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ANTHRAX: Photos From 'Red Bull Snowscrapers' Event Posted Online
ANTHRAX performed an abbreviated set Thursday night (February 5) at the "Red Bull Snowscrapers" snowboarding competition at the East River Park in New York City. The group was joined during its three-song performance by Chuck D of PUBLIC ENEMY for a rendition of the the rap band's classic song "Brin...February 7, 2009
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ANTHRAX Apologizes For Abbreviated 'Red Bull Snowscrapers' Performance
The members of ANTHRAX have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding their abbreviated performance last night (Thursday, February 5) at the "Red Bull Snowscrapers" snowboarding competition at the East River Park in New York City: "We want to apologize to our fans who came out t...February 6, 2009
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