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NIGHTWISH Singer's Studio Report
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon recently completed tracking all the vocal parts for the band's new album, "Imaginarium", and the mixing sessions for the CD began on April 13. Olzon was forced to delay the start of her recording sessions for "Imaginarium" because she needed a longer recovery period aft...April 22, 2011
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KAMELOT Begins New Vocalist Search
The remaining members of KAMELOT have released the following statement regarding the departure of the band's frontman, Roy Khan: "With a heavy heart, we can now announce that Roy Khan has chosen to leave the band. We wanted to give him ample time for this kind of decision, due to his recent burnout...April 22, 2011
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Loss Of JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATT LAPORTE Mourned By His Bandmates
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It is with great heartache and sorrow that we relay the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, guitarist and brother Matthew LaPorte. "Matt passed away in his home shortly after...April 21, 2011
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New WHIPLASH Lineup Performs In Greece (Video)
Video footage of the brand new touring lineup of New Jersey thrashers WHIPLASH performing the song "The Burning Of Atlanta" live at An Club in Athens, Greece on April 14, 2011 can be viewed below. Commented WHIPLASH guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro: "It was an honor to unveil the new WHIPLASH 'Power...April 21, 2011
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ORIGIN: Second 'Entity' Track-By-Track Commentary
The second installment of a track-by-track commentary on "Entity", the new album from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be found below. 5. Saligia John Longstreth (drums): "This is one of the two epics of the album if you don't count the first three songs as a single unit (which...April 21, 2011
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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA: JEFF HANNEMAN Wants To Play 'Big Four' Show In California
Steve Appleford of LA Weekly recently conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. LA Weekly: What's the latest with [SLAYER guitarist] Jeff Hanneman [who was recently forced to sit out shows after coming down with an infection thoug...April 21, 2011
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LEGION OF THE DAMNED Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Richard Ebisch has left Dutch thrashers LEGION OF THE DAMNED. He says in a statement, "I am very grateful for having achieved so much with LEGION OF THE DAMNED, but after having played in bands for so many years and having toured numerous times, I decided to leave the band after careful de...April 21, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Interviewed on 'Rockline' (Audio)
DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — was interviewed on this past Monday's (April 18) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. "The Taking", the...April 20, 2011
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U.D.O.: 'Rock'N'Roll Soldiers' Audio Sample Available
U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release its new album, "Rev-Raptor", on May 20 via AFM Records. The effort will be available in the following formats: * CD (Jewel Case) * CD (Digipak) * CD (Japan) * Vinyl black * Vinyl green * Limited Box (more det...April 20, 2011
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PAIN: 'Dirty Woman' Video Released
"Dirty Woman", the new video from PAIN, the Swedish industrial metal outfit led by musician and producer Peter Tägtgren, can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's seventh album, "You Only Live Twice", which will be released on June 3 via Nuclear Blast Records. "You Only Live Twice" final t...April 19, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: Entire 'The Taking' Album Available For Streaming
"The Taking", the new album from DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on April 19 via Eagle Rock Entertainment, the CD was recorded at a Seattle-area studio with veteran rock produ...April 18, 2011
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U.D.O.: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Leatherhead' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Leatherhead", the new video from U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in February in Nürnberg, Germany. "Leatherhead" comes off U.D.O.'s new album, "Rev-Raptor", which wil...April 18, 2011
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SIXX: A.M. Interviewed On NIKKI SIXX's Radio Show (Audio)
SIXX: A.M. members DJ Ashba and James Michael were interviewed on a recent edition of "Sixx Sense", the new national radio program hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. You can now listen to the chat below. The video for SIXX: A.M.'s new single, "Lies Of The Beautiful People", can be...April 18, 2011
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CRIMSON GLORY Preparing To Embark On 25th-Anniversary Tour
Reactivated Florida-based melodic metallers CRIMSON GLORY will celebrate their 25th anniversary by embarking on a headlining tour of Europe with support from TRIOSPHERE and CIRRHA NIVA. Like the proverbial Phoenix ascending from the embers, the return of these formerly masked prog-power pioneers mar...April 18, 2011
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SLASH On COREY TAYLOR Singing For VELVET REVOLVER: 'It Just Didn't Seem To Fit Right To Me'
Vorterix.com conducted an interview with Slash when the legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina last week. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow. On the current status of VELVET REVOLVER: Slash: "What happens is with VELVET RE...April 16, 2011
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