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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS Parts Ways With Vocalist, Announces Replacement
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, the Swedish band featuring ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, has parted ways with vocalist Janne "J.B." Christoffersson (GRAND MAGUS) and has replaced him with Apollo Papathanasio (FIREWIND). Commented Amott: "This will be a surprise to most of you,...June 6, 2010
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CANDLEMASS's 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' To Be Re-Released On 180-Gram Vinyl
"Epicus Doomicus Metallicus", the classic 1986 album from legendary Swedish doomers CANDLEMASS, will be re-released on fat 180-gram blood-red vinyl in numbered gatefold sleeve on June 28 via Peaceville Records. The gatefold sleeve features the original artwork (red text and skull not white as on the...June 5, 2010
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PRESTO BALLET's New Lineup To Make its Live Debut In Portland
PRESTO BALLET, the project led by ex-METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will debut its new lineup — consisting of Vanderhoof, former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe, drummer Bill Raymond, keyboardist Kerry Shacklett and bassist Bobby Ferkovich — when it opens for DREAM THEATER on June 21 at R...June 5, 2010
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TESTAMENT Announces Australian Dates
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will embark on an Australian headlining tour in August. Support on the trek will come from DREADNAUGHT. The dates are as follows: Aug. 06 - Billboard - Melbourne, Australia Aug. 07 - Manning Bar - Sydney, Australia Aug. 08 - The HiFi - Brisbane, Australia T...June 4, 2010
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Former AFTER FOREVER Singer To Perform With DARK FORTRESS At Dutch Concert
German black metallers DARK FORTRESS have issued the following update: "We will play a unique show — probably the last one for 2010 — on June 14th in De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. This show will be part of Seraph's final exam at the Conservatory of Rotterdam, thus all your support and...June 4, 2010
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN's New Album Cracks German Top 10
"Invictus", the new album from German death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN, landed on the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 9. This marks HEAVEN SHALL BURN's and Century Media Records' first-ever Top 10 release in Germany. Commented Maik Weichert (guitar): "T...June 4, 2010
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DECREPIT BIRTH Films 'The Resonance' Video
Santa Cruz, California tech-death masters DECREPIT BIRTH recently filmed a video for the song "The Resonance" with director Ann Christin "Anki" Rihm, a former VJ/producer for MTV Norway's "Headbangers Ball". Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. Commented the band: "We had a blast...June 4, 2010
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MY RUIN Covers AC/DC For METAL HAMMER Compilation
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles duo consisting of vocalist Tairrie B. and multi-instrumentalist Mick Murphy, has issued the following update: "To celebrate the 30th anniversary of AC/DC's classic 'Back In Black' album, [U.K.'s] Metal Hammer magazine has put together a kick-ass cover mounted tribute CD to a...June 3, 2010
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Reunited EARTHTONE9 Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL
Much-missed U.K. metallers EARTHTONE9 will return to the live arena at the sixth installment of the country's most vital metal event, Damnation Festival. The genre-spanning, alternative quintet will make their highly anticipated return to the stage this year following their breakup in 2002. And they...June 1, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR: New Album Update
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced their collaboration with Norwegian composer and Berklee College of Music summa cum laude alumnus Gaute Storaas, the 51-member KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and the 38-member Schola Cantorum Choir for the band's as-yet-untitled ne...June 1, 2010
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MINUETUM Signs With 7HARD RECORDS
7Hard has announced the signing of MINUETUM for the release of the band's debut album, entitled "Haunted Spirit". The CD, featuring Jason Mercury (ex-OUTLOUD) on guitar, and Ignacio Lopez (SELIGER, LORD KRAVEN) on bass and Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, OUTLOUD) as a guest musician...May 30, 2010
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AC/DC's 'Iron Man 2' Continues European Chart Reign
According to Billboard.com, AC/DC's "Iron Man 2" soundtrack withstood the challenge of THE ROLLING STONES to start a fifth week atop Billboard's European Albums chart. The AC/DC album, which consists of catalog material from the mid-1970s onwards, posted another week at the top of the Swedish and Au...May 28, 2010
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BRUTUS To Release 'Murwgebeukt' In July
Dutch death metallers BRUTUS have inked a deal with Unique Leader Records and Deity Down Records for the release of their sophomore album, "Murwgebeukt" (Total Loss). Due on July 20 in Europe via Deity Down in collaboration with Alpha Prime Music and Unique Leader Records in the rest of the world, t...May 26, 2010
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LORDI: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI will release their highly anticipated fifth studio album on September 14, 2010 in the U.S. on The End Records. The new album is titled "Babez For Breakfast" and will be made available simultaneously in Europe, Japan and the USA. The first single, "This Is Heavy Metal...May 25, 2010
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CHICKENFOOT Schedules Nevada Show
CHICKENFOOT — the supergroup featuring Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — will perform at Harvey's Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada on September 11 in what might end up being the band's final show of 2010. Two exclusive pr...May 25, 2010
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