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MURDERDOLLS Guitarist Launches Search For 'Trashiest Band In The U.K.'
Acey Slade, guitarist for Roadrunner recording artists MURDERDOLLS, is giving "the chance of a lifetime" to a lucky U.K. band. While on tour with his new group, TRASH LIGHT VISION, Slade will be searching for a band to bestow the title "Trashiest Band in the U.K." upon. Finalists will get to open fo...September 16, 2004
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H.I.M. Sign With SIRE RECORDS
Following several months of negotiations, Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have confirmed that they have signed an exclusive worldwide recording contract with Sire Records. The agreement covers four successive releases and an option for fifth, and includes not only Europe but also the U.S., Japan and A...September 9, 2004
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It's Official: AC/DC To Receive Australian Street Name Tribute
Australia's The Age is reporting that after weeks of speculation, Melbourne's Corporation Lane will be renamed ACDC Lane in a move described last night as a victory for rock 'n' roll. Melbourne City Council unanimously voted to honour the Australian rockers, who in 1975 filmed their classic rock ant...September 9, 2004
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KISS To Kick Off CHEVY ROCK N' ROLL WEEKEND
WhoWon.com reports: Kevin Harvick, Inc.'s No. 6 Chevrolet Silverado will don the special paint scheme of America's legendary rock band KISS in Thursday night's (Sept. 9) running of the Kroger 200 at Richmond International Raceway. Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 6 GM Goodwrench truck for KHI, will b...September 7, 2004
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HADES: Early Albums To Be Reissued, Demo Recordings To See Light Of Day
Defunct U.S. metallers HADES have finalized a deal with Mausoleum Records to re-release the group's first two albums, "Resisting Success" (1987) and "If At First You Don't Succeed" (1988),in one package. Commented vocalist Alan Tecchio: "This is a great opportunity for us since we still get e-mails...September 7, 2004
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Turkish Festival Appearance Cancelled, Photos From Video Shoot Posted Online
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Some bad news — we just recieved information that the Metal Monster festival, on the 9th of October in Istanbul, was cancelled by the promoter earlier today. We're very disappointed by this and want to make it...September 6, 2004
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SLIPKNOT To Play Korea For First Time
SLIPKNOT will play their first concert in South Korea in November. This highly anticipated gig will finally take place after the cancellation of the group's original show in early February due to delays in the production of the band's latest album, "Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)". Hardcore SLIPKNOT...September 6, 2004
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MEGADETH: EIDOLON Guitarist GLEN DROVER Joins The Fold
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has announced the addition of guitarist Glen Drover (EIDOLON, ex-KING DIAMOND) to the group's ranks. Speaking to the Shock Waves webzine, Mustaine said, "The webmaster for my website had talked to me about a couple guys and Glen's name popped up, we did some research a...September 5, 2004
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Divorce, SLIPKNOT And Politics
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to DesMoinesRegister.com about the "Some Kind of Monster" documentary, the band's personal problems, plus politics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his recent divorce with wife of seven years, Skylar: Lars Ulrich: "I'm good. I'm getting use...September 4, 2004
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Report: Melbourne Officials To Drop AC/DC Street Proposal
Australia's The Age is reporting that the Melbourne City Council looks set to disappoint AC/DC fans by dropping a popular plan to honor the Australian rockers with a city street name. Planning committee chairwoman Catherine Ng confirmed Thursday night (September 2) the council would consider other o...September 2, 2004
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METALLICA Want Early 'St. Anger' Tracks To Come Out
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has told Launch Radio Networks that he hopes that some of the early material the band recorded at The Presidio (a rented barrack at an army base) in San Francisco originally meant for the "St. Anger" album will eventually be released: "We were thinking about [puttin...August 31, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET: Springfield Show 'Postponed', Remaining Tour Dates Unaffected
Despite rumors to the contrary, MONSTER MAGNET have not called off the remainder of their U.S. tour following the cancellation of their scheduled performance at Jaxx in Springfield, VA Saturday night (August 28). A representative at the group's record label, SPV Records, has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET th...August 30, 2004
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Opinion: How METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Turned Into Erroneous And Soulless Affair
Anthony Kuzminski of Oklahoma's KTOK-AM has posted a lengthy review of METALLICA's recently released documentary, "Some Kind of Monster". An excerpt from his review follows: "The most miraculous thing about 'Some Kind of Monster' is it justifies the two years the band spent recording 'St. Anger'. Wh...August 30, 2004
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Review: Anger Management Bad For METALLICA
Jim Derogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed METALLICA's headlining performance at Chicago's Allstate Arena Friday night (August 27). An excerpt from his review follows: "The problem with METALLICA's more than two-hour set, however, was that Hetfield and his bandmates — who've famously benefitted...August 29, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET: U.S. Tour Cancelled?
MONSTER MAGNET have cancelled their scheduled performance at Jaxx in Springfield, VA Saturday night (August 28) amid rumors that the rest of the group's headlining U.S. tour has been called off. No further information is available at this time. As previously reported, MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyn...August 28, 2004
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