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WHITESNAKE To Perform At Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL
According to WHITESNAKE's record label, SPV/Steamhammer, the legendary hard rock band will perform at this year's Magic Circle Festival, which will take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. This year's event will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beers, 20,000 free copies of the new MANOWA...March 19, 2008
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FIGHT Box Set, HALFORD DVD Details Revealed
Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford have announced the release of two custom-designed digipaks with exclusive new DVD content for 2008. Due May 26, "Into The Pit" is a four-disc collection from FIGHT which includes FIGHT's original recordings re-engineered for release: "War Of Words - Remixed an...March 19, 2008
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ELDRITCH To Play Two-Hour Set At This Weekend's DVD Shoot
Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH will film its first DVD on March 22 at Music Street Club in Lugnano, Pisa, Italy. The two-hour show will be split into two equal parts: the first portion featuring songs from 2001's "Reverse" album and subsequent releases; and the second half contai...March 18, 2008
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SERENITY Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER USA IX Festival; SAINT DEAMON Steps In
Due to reasons beyond the band's control, Austria's SERENITY has been forced to cancel its scheduled performance at the ProgPower USA IX festival. Sweden's SAINT DEAMON has been named SERENITY's replacement at the event, which is set to return to Center Stage in Atlanta on September 26 and September...March 17, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: Audio Interview With RANDY BLACK Posted Online
An audio interview with drummer Randy Black of the German power metal band PRIMAL FEAR conducted by DJ SpeedKing of "The Wake Up Dead Morning Show" is available for download and streaming as a podcast/MP3 file at this location. PRIMAL FEAR recently parted ways with guitarist Stefan Leibing and repla...March 17, 2008
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EARTHSHAKER FEST Organizers Decide Against Staging This Year's Event
The organizers of Germany's Earthshaker Fest, which is normally held in July in Kreuth, have decided against staging this year's event, due primarily to difficulties in securing exclusive appearances by headliner-level acts in an increasingly competitive European festival market. A detailed explanat...March 14, 2008
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ALICE COOPER Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL
ALICE COOPER has been confirmed for this year's Magic Circle Festival, set to take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. This year's event will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beers, 20,000 free copies of the new MANOWAR single and four custom-built choppers owned by MANOWAR members to be...March 13, 2008
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REDEMPTION Announces New Keyboardist
REDEMPTION — the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING — has issued the following update: "We are in the finishing touches of the video edit for our upcoming DVD, and in finalizing distribution terms...March 12, 2008
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MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL 2008 'Battle Of The Bands' Announced
Magic Circle Music and MANOWAR are launching a "Battle Of The Bands" contest where groups from around the world will compete against each other to win the once-in-a-lifetime chance to play on the main stage at the Magic Circle Festival 2008. The winning band will be invited to play three songs on th...March 11, 2008
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IGGY POP Performs MADONNA Tribute; Video Available
IGGY POP performed a tribute to Madonna Monday night (March 10) at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The rocker and his band THE STOOGES — who opened for MADONNA in Dublin, Ireland, on her "Re-Invention Tour" in 2004 — were chosen by Madonna to sing "Burning Up" and "Ray of Light" ....March 11, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS On 'Rachael Ray Show'; Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on the "Rachael Ray Show" episode which aired earlier today (March 11) but actually taped several days earlier. Watch his appearance on the program below (in two parts). The third season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" will premiere on the A&E netwo...March 11, 2008
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AVANTASIA: South American Dates Announced
EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA has scheduled the following dates: June 06 - Rocksound Festival - Huttwil, Switzerland June 07 - Sweden Rock - Sölvesborg, Sweden June 18 - Obras - Buenos Aires, Argentina June 20 - Caupolican - Santiago, Chile June 22 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo,...March 11, 2008
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SPV Launches YouTube Channel
SPV, Germany's long-running label home to such bands as MOTÖRHEAD, HEAVEN AND HELL, WHITESNAKE, MONSTER MAGNET, SAXON, HELLOWEEN, KAMELOT, SYMPHONY X, TYPE O NEGATIVE and GAMMA RAY, has launched its YouTube channel at this location. Hannover, Germany-based SPV GmbH is an independently owned and oper...March 10, 2008
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Delusions Of Grandeur' Details Revealed
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens, will release its new album, "Delusions of Grandeur", on April 25 via AFM Records. The CD will be issued as a regular jewel case, a limited edition featuring bonus material, and on picture vinyl. "Delusions of Grandeur" (cover artwork)...March 9, 2008
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GAMMA RAY Frontman: We Wanted To Create Album That Was 'More Cheerful Or Positive'
EvilG of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with GAMMA RAY vocalist/guitarist Kai Hansen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Well, I guess I'll start off and we'll talk about the new album "Land Of The Free Part II", of course. I was just wondering, I'm sure people ha...March 7, 2008
