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SWORN ENEMY: Audio Interview With LORENZO ANTONUCCI Available

Guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci of the Queens, New York-based hardcore/metal act SWORN ENEMY was recently interviewed by VM Underground on WIRN Radio. Listen to the interview online at this location. SWORN ENEMY will enter the studio in late April with producers Tim Lambesis (AS I LAY DYING) and Joey Z...

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THE CURSED Featuring OVERKILL, Ex-HADES Members: Debut CD Due In May

In the 1980s, many New Jersey-based metalheads witnessed the emergence of two bands that rocketed out of the metal underground — OVERKILL and HADES. Come 2007, the leaders of each band — OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo — have joined forces in a new band, THE C...

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ALTARIA: 'Divine Invitation' Details Revealed

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA will release a compilation album, entitled "Divine Invitation", on May 25. "The compilation is a mid-price release made for fans!" the band writes on its web site. "Due to the high demand and ongoing requests for the songs of the completely sold out first two albums...

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METAL BLADE RECORDS' 25th Anniversary Celebration Detailed

In 1982, Metal Blade Records began operating in a young Heavy Metal fan's mom's garage in suburban Los Angeles. The result of that metal fan's enthusiasm was the first Metal Blade Records release, "Metal Massacre", a local band compilation that included METALLICA's first recorded release, BLACK N BL...

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Botswana's WRUST To Release Debut Album In April

Botswana's WRUST, the only known all-black extreme/death metal band in Africa, will release its debut album, "Soulless Machine", in April via Witchdoctor Records. The CD was recorded over a four-day period at Bizac Studio in Midrand (JHB). It was later taken to WDR studio in Durban for further remix...

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THE 69 EYES Frontman To Guest On 'The Governor's Ball'

Singer Jyrki from the Helsinki hard-rock vampires THE 69 EYES will be the featured guest on "The Governor's Ball" on Saturday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. Tune in at this location. The new THE 69 EYES album, "Angels", is available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace page. Released ...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Audio Interview With PHIL LABONTE Available

An audio interview with ALL THAT REMAINS vocalist Phil Labonte, conducted recently by Abort Magazine, is available for download at this location. ALL THAT REMAINS was recently confirmed as direct support to Welsh metal band BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Stateside in May before making a return trip to Euro...

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SWORN ENEMY To Enter Studio In April

Guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci of the Queens, New York-based hardcore/metal act SWORN ENEMY has issued the following update: "SWORN ENEMY is just about done with the Trendkiller tour. This has been one of our best headlining tours in years. We had a great time with our bros in KATAKLSYM, SUICIDE SILENC...

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Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist Explains Departure

Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén has issued a statement explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "Thanks to all the fans around the world who supported the band for 10 years. You all gave me very nice memories after all the concerts we did. It was a pleasure to get such...

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LILLIAN AXE To Release New Album In June

Metro City Records (a division of Screaming Ferret Wreckords and distributed by Fontana/Universal) has set a June 12 release date for the new album from melodic metallists LILLIAN AXE, entitled "Water's Rising". The group's upcoming effort marks their first all-new studio album since 1993's highly r...

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HAMMERFALL Parts Ways With Bassist MAGNUS ROSÉN

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have parted ways with bassist Magnus Rosén. An official statement is expected shortly. HAMMERFALL recently extended its contract with Nuclear Blast Records for another six albums. The signing took place on January 31 before the band's concert at the Filharmonie in Filder...

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SEVENDUST Drummer: 'We're Already Ready To Do Another Record'

Brandon Weiss of The Triangle Online recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the upcoming release of the band's sixth full-length album, "Alpha": "We're waiting for the new record to get its ass out on the street. It's been a long t...

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MISERY INDEX, DEW-SCENTED, COLDWORKER To Team Up For European Tour

MISERY INDEX, DEW-SCENTED and COLDWORKER will team up for a European tour between June 14 and June 30. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. MISERY INDEX's video for "Conquistadores" premiered last month on MTV2's "Headbanger’s Ball". The "Conquistadores" clip was filmed on location in Broo...

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Drummer DAVE KINKADE Quits COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN

Drummer Dave Kinkade (ex-DIVINE EMPIRE, MALEVOLENT CREATION) has issued the following update: "I have parted ways with COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN due to engagements I have committed myself to elsewhere and ZERO effort on COUNCIL's behalf to keep the ball rolling. There is a brand new complete album waiti...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...