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BEHEMOTH: Too Dangerous For Poland?

Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: This week, a Polish anti-sect organization dubbed "The All-Polish Committee for Defense Against Sects" released a list of artists it claims "promote Satanism" or "encourage murder and animal sacrifice" with their music. The group plans to distribute...

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DON DOKKEN, NEVERMORE's STEVE SMYTH Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Don Dokken and NEVERMORE/ex-TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth have been confirmed as guests at this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach...

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MONSTERWORKS: 'Spacial Operations' Album Available For Free Download

London, England-based band MONSTERWORKS has made its new album, "Spacial Operations", available for free download at www.supermetal.net. The "metal space adventure" concept album explores a vast cinematic storyline that is detailed on the web site. The free download requires no sign-up or elaborate...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...

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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Covers STONE SOUR; Audio Available

Former CRIMSON GLORY singer/songwriter Midnight has posted his cover version of STONE SOUR's "Through Glass" at this location (the track is available for streaming and download). As previously reported, Midnight recently resurfaced with a new band and is currently putting the finishing touches on hi...

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EDEN'S CURSE Signs European Deal With AFM RECORDS

EDEN'S CURSE, the new hard rock band featuring vocalist Michael Eden, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg (AXEL RUDI PELL, ULI JON ROTH, ROUGH SILK),drummer Pete Newdeck (STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, PAUL DIANNO'S KILLERS, THE SHOCK),guitarist Thorsten Koehne (CODE OF PERFECTION, DEMON DRIVE) and bassist/songwrit...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, DARKEST HOUR Featured On 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs to the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs. "Higher Voltage" — which includes exclusive recordings by LOSTPROPHETS, AIDEN, FIGHTSTAR and MADINA LAKE and rare covers by FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND a...

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DIECAST Vocalist Discusses Lineup Changes, SEVENDUST Tour

In a recent interview conducted by Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net, DIECAST vocalist Paul Stoddard discussed the band's many lineup changes over the years, the band's recent tour with SEVENDUST and more. Excerpts follow. Live-Metal.net: Over the years, DIECAST has had a bunch of lineup changes. What eff...

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SADUS Bassist Issues 'End-Of-Tour' Report

SADUS bassist Steve DiGiorgio (ex-TESTAMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH, DRAGONLORD, DEATH) has posted the following end-of-tour report on his message board:: "Some of our best shows, ever. "Started back in March in a couple SoCal spots. Almost lost a tire off the trailer on the way to Riverside, but pulled off...

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ICED EARTH: JON SCHAFFER Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview host Mark Strigl and special guest Rich Catino of MetalAsylum.net conducted with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH. Topics include the "Framing Armageddon" album, the current ICED EARTH lineup, touring, a possible live DVD, Larry Grohmann's ampli...

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DEATHSTARS: 'Virtue To Vice' Video Posted Online

Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS has posted its video for the track "Virtue to Vice" on the group's official web site. Check it out: Quicktime (86 MB),Windows Media (35 MB). "Virtue to Vice" is the third video from DEATHSTARS' sophomore album, "Termination Bliss", which entered the Ger...

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UNCLEANSED Signs With GRINDETHIC RECORDS

Grindethic Records has announce the signing of Texas-based brutal death metal band UNCLEANSED. The group, which features members of CRIMINALLY INSANE, BRACED FOR NAILS and INSIDIOUS DECREPANCY, delivers a "frenzied barrage of riffs, technicality and guttural intensity," according to a press release....

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MOTÖRHEAD Joined By 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE At SWEDEN ROCK: Photos Available

High-quality photos from this past weekend's Sweden Rock Festival, which took place in Sölvesborg, Sweden, have been posted at the Stargazer.it web site (all photos by Daniele Purrone). Click here to view pictures of the following artists: ANNIHILATOR THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW THUNDER AXEL RUDI...

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THREAT SIGNAL: New Video Interview With JON HOWARD Available

A new video interview with THREAT SIGNAL frontman Jon Howard, conducted by PureGrainAudio.com on June 2, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been posted online at this location. THREAT SIGNAL will embark on a Canadian trek with Relapse recording artist THE END beginning late June. THREAT SIGNAL's...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Daughter Falls Prey To 'Nipple Slip'; Photo Available

The Bulgarian newspaper Sega has published a photo of Lauren Harris, daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris, falling prey to the "nipple slip" during her performance as the opening act for MAIDEN on June 4, 2007 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Check out the picture at Pro-Rock.net. According to Sega, Laur...