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SPV RECORDS Comments On TYPE O NEGATIVE Signing
SPV Records has issued a press release officially announcing the signing of TYPE O NEGATIVE to a worldwide recording deal (as exclusively revealed here on May 13). Manfred Schutz, Chairman of SPV worldwide, commented on TYPE O's addition to the SPV roster: "It is a true privilege to welcome TYPE O N...June 24, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Gold In Germany
NIGHTWISH's new album, "Once", has been certified gold in Germany for sales in excess of 100,000 copies within two weeks of its release. The album's first single, "Nemo", is also still going strong and heading for gold status as well, according to a posting on Nuclear Blast Records' web site. Markus...June 22, 2004
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RANDY RHOADS Collectible Figure Due In October
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has announced plans to create the Randy Rhoads sculpture for the Guitar Hero limited edition collectible figure series. The Rhoads estate has licensed the rights to Randy's image and likeness, which permits the company to create this hi-end, limited edition resin sculpture. The fig...June 19, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says He's Not Impressed By Any New Metal Bands
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the release of the group's new DVD/CD, "The Art of Live", and his views on the current political situation in Iraq. The following are a few excerpts from that interview: ElectricBasement.com: Reports have circulated over th...June 14, 2004
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ZEBRA To Headline New Orleans Fund-Raiser
Veteran hard rockers ZEBRA will headline a special fund-raiser this weekend in Metairie, Louisiana to benefit St. Christopher Church and School, according to The Times-Picayune. "This is going to be the ultimate reunion," said Chris Santos, president of the Men's Club. "ZEBRA wanted to come back to...June 10, 2004
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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Always Hated The Idea Of BUSH Being President'
ANTHRAX's official German web site, www.anthraxband.de, has posted an interview with ANTHRAX members Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and temporary bassist Joey Vera. What follows are a few excerpts from that interview: Anthrax.de: I promised you sometime ago that I will not ask you anyth...June 6, 2004
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Checks In From The Road
GOD FORBID guitarist "Doc" Coyle has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up, brothas and sistas! Doc here from GOD FORBID checking in from the road. Sorry it's been so long between updates, but it gets hectic on tour and hard to get ample time at a computer. "First...May 17, 2004
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TED NUGENT's Wife Speaks in Support Of The Second Amendment
Shemane Nugent, wife of veteran rocker Ted Nugent, was the featured speaker at the Second Amendment Sisters rally, held on Sunday (May 9) in Washington, D.C. The Second Amendment Sisters rally was staged in response to the anti-gun Million Mom March, which was billed as the kickoff to the "Halt the...May 11, 2004
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MINISTRY's JOURGENSEN: 'PRESIDENT BUSH Is Throwing The World Into The Toilet'
MINISTRY singer Al Jourgensen has dismissed predictions by naysayers that the absence of longtime bassist/collaborator Paul Barker from the group's new CD would spell the end of the band. "Fuck that," Jourgensen told MTV.com. "I hired him into the band. He was just like an employee. MINISTRY is me....May 8, 2004
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RUSH Drummer Inks Endorsement Deal With SABIAN Cymbals
Sabian, the world's leading cymbal manufacturer, has added legendary drummer Neil Peart of RUSH to its stellar line-up of artists who play Sabian cymbals, according to an official press release. Aside from switching exclusively to Sabian, Peart has also created his own signature line of Sabian cymba...May 7, 2004
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TERROR Sign With TRUSTKILL RECORDS
Los Angeles tough-core unit TERROR have inked a deal with Trustkill Records. The group's debut full-length CD, "One With The Underdogs", was produced by DEATH BY STEREO's Paul Miner (ATREYU, THRICE) and is scheduled for release in August. The follow-up to the group's nine song EP "Lowest Of The Low"...May 3, 2004
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ANTHRAX Singer Is Looking Forward To Seeing PRESIDENT KERRY
In a recent interview with Metal-Exiles.com, ANTHRAX frontman John Bush spoke about his political views on President George W. Bush. "For me it is a little bit of humor but I think it is time for a change," he said. "He has had four years and the only thing he has done is ...April 25, 2004
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SUBWAY TO SALLY Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Germany's SUBWAY TO SALLY have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. For Nuclear Blast president Markus Staiger, a fan and a friend of the band for many years, this worldwide signing is said to be "like a dream come true." Hailing from the German town of Potsdam, SUBWAY TO SALLY are known for the...April 16, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why GEORGE W. BUSH Is The Right President For America
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the U.K.'s Mirror.co.uk that when it comes to the Iraq situation, he is right behind George W. Bush. "I prefer John Kerry's environment policy. I support his policies on women. I prefer the separation of church and state. I don't like a lot of these ethica...April 7, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD To Film Detroit Show For Possible Live DVD
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message to the band's official web site: "Hails and salutations fuckers! "The release of our new record, 'Through The Ashes Of Empires' (from here on out referred to as 'TTAOE') is less than a month away! The new, exclusive track, 'Seasons...March 31, 2004
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