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THERION: 'Gothic Kaballah' Chart Positions Revealed

THERION's new album, "Gothic Kaballah", has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe: Greece: #13 Poland: #21 Sweden: #26 UK (Indie Chart): #45 Netherlands: #55 France: #58 Germany: #59 Switzerland: #73 Hungary: #74 Belgium: #84 Inspired by the life of 17th century Swedish antiq...

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ROTTING CHRIST Mainman Feels 'Sorry' For MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE

Decibel magazine (web site) reports that MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine forced Greece's ROTTING CHRIST off a 2005 Athens gig, later saying he didn't want to play with "full-on" Satanic band since being "saved" in 2002. He further spouted off on MEGADETH's web site that "No one knows for sure what [R...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer's TERROR SYNDROME Project In Mixing Mode

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update: "So it's begun... the mixing for the TERROR SYNDROME album [Ryan's solo project] has begun, over the last few days. We've been shackled up in one of Vancouver's top studios — Greenhouse Studios (NICKELBACK, SKID ROW, Q...

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SCOTT IAN To JOEY BELLADONNA: 'Grow Up And Be A Man; Take Responsibility For Your Life'

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) took part in an online chat with the members of the band's official fan club, CDC, on Wednesday, January 31. The primary topic of discussion was the group's most recent split with singer Joey Belladonna and the band's future plans, which...

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Returning CRIMSON GLORY Singer WADE BLACK: 'I Have Nothing But Good Intentions'

Vocalist Wade Black of the reactivated classic Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY has commented on the band's split with original singer Midnight and their future plans, including two live dates in Florida in March. CRIMSON GLORY parted ways with Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) last mon...

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JOEY BELLADONNA: I Found Out ANTHRAX Reunion Was Over Via Internet

BLABBERMOUTH.NET spoke to singer Joey Belladonna on Wednesday, January 31 about his departure from ANTHRAX and his future plans. A transcript of the chat follows: Q: Scott Ian [ANTHRAX guitarist] said in his statement that was released on January 24 that ANTHRAX was offered a direct-support slot on...

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Report: School Librarian Meets His SAXON Idols

Sheffield Today reports that a 47-year-old school librarian by the name of Shaun Case (photo) won backstage passes to meet his idols SAXON — thanks to the paper. Case also got tickets for him and son, Nick, 14, to see the band at Sheffield City Hall. "It might come as a ...

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DRAGONFORCE: 'Inhuman Rampage' Special Edition Details Revealed

Roadrunner Records has set a March 13 release date for the "special edition" version of DRAGONFORCE's "Inhuman Rampage" album. The two-disc CD/DVD set will feature a bonus audio track, "Lost Souls in Endless Time", a "hysterical" behind-the-scenes look into DRAGONFORCE, and a live performance from t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Commemorative Album Artwork Prints Available

To commemorate the 25 years of the QUEENSRŸCHE legacy, the band is now offering a complete collection of contemporary artwork from each of their 10 studio released albums. Each of these pieces of QUEENSRŸCHE art history is available as a beautiful, full-color 23" x 23" photographic reproduction prod...

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AKERCOCKE: In Recording Mode

U.K. death metallers AKERCOCKE have commenced the recoridng sessions for their as-yet-untitled album at their own Goat of Mendes Studios in West London. Commented frontman Jason Mendonca: "The studio has recently undergone a refit following the recording of the previous album 'Words That Go Unspoken...

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TWELFTH GATE Working With New Vocalist

Chicago-based progressive thrash metal band TWELFTH GATE has issued the following update: "TWELFTH GATE is very excited to report that the band has been working with a new singer, and is finally back on track. Of course, due to the fact that the band doesn't want to make another hasty decision regar...

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CRIMSON GLORY, VICIOUS RUMORS: Florida Dates Announced

Reunited classic Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY will team up with VICIOUS RUMORS for two dates in March: Mar. 15 - The Hall - Palmetto, FL Mar. 16 - Bourbon Street - Clearwater, FL CRIMSON GLORY parted ways with singer Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) last week following the revelati...

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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'The Core Of This Band Will Blow It Up Once Again'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has commented on the band's split with singer Joey Belladonna, which took place less than two years after the group's classic lineup reunited for a "25th anniversary" tour. In a statement issued via the band's official fan club site, CDC, Benante writes, "By now I'm s...

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NINE INCH NAILS To Film 'Survivalism' Video Next Week

NINE INCH NAILS is scheduled to film a video for the new track entitled "Survivalism" beginning Monday, February 5 in the Los Angeles area. The song comes off the group's new album, "Year Zero", which is slated for an April release. In a recent interview with England's Kerrang! magazine, NINE INCH N...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer Lines Up More Solo Dates

Former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna has lined up the following solo tour dates: Feb. 02 - Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT Feb. 23 - The Loft - Poughkeepsie, NY Feb. 24 - Mark's Place - Bedford, NH Mar. 24 - The Rock - Maplewood, MN Mar. 27 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Apr. ...