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KING DIAMOND/ENTOMBED: First Tour Dates Announced!
The first dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour featuring KING DIAMOND and ENTOMBED. The Metal Maniacs magazine-sponsored trek will kick off on October 18 in Los Angeles and will feature KING DIAMOND presenting one of their most elaborate stage performances to date. The v...August 6, 2003
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METALLICA: 'St. Anger' Certified Double Platinum, First South American Dates Leaked
METALLICA's eighth studio album, "St. Anger", has been certified multiplatinum for U.S. shipments in excess of two million copies in a little over a month of release, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's July numbers. In other news, METALLICA's Chilean Fan Club, ChileanHorsem...August 6, 2003
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FORCE OF EVIL To Record More Material, Compile Video Footage For Possible DVD
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),have "started to write new songs which will be re...August 4, 2003
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HATE ETERNAL Bassist Leaves The Band, Seeks Treatment For Drug Problem
HATE ETERNAL bassist Jared Anderson has left the band in order to commit himself to rehabilitation for a drug problem. The following is Anderson's official statement on the matter: "Due to a continuous ongoing drug problem for the last couple of years, I've committed myself to rehabilitation. I will...August 2, 2003
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ENTOMBED's 'Inferno' To Receive U.S. Release In Early 2004
ENTOMBED have set an August 6 European release date through Music For Nations Records for their eighth full-length album, "Inferno". The follow-up to 2001's "Morning Star" was released in the U.S. in late June through Koch International, but was pulled from the shelves after it was determined that t...August 1, 2003
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EQUIMANTHORN Reform, Announce New Album
EQUIMANTHORN, the acclaimed Sumerian and ambient "supergroup" led by Equitant (ABSU, EQUITANT) and Proscriptor (ABSU, MELECHESH),have reformed. Joining Equitant and Proscriptor in the group are Mark Riddick, Michael Riddick (both of THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK),and David Harbour (DAVID HARBOUR, ex-KING...July 31, 2003
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Not Your Typical 18-Year-Old: West Virginia Teenager Puts On SHADOWS FALL Gig
Justin McElroy of Huntington, West Virginia's The Herald-Dispatch is reporting that "the day of a typical 18-year-old on summer break probably begins sometime around noon with a hearty round of eating Doritos and watching reruns of 'The View', followed by more sleep, and maybe, just maybe, a journey...July 28, 2003
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No KING DIAMOND, ENTOMBED At NEW JERSEY METAL AND HARDCORE FEST
Despite rumors to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that KING DIAMOND and ENTOMBED will NOT be making an appearance at this year's New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest, a two-day event set to be held at Asbury Park's Convention Hall complex on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. As...July 22, 2003
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More Bands Rumored For NEW JERSEY METAL AND HARDCORE FEST
CHILDREN OF BODOM, DIMMU BORGIR, NILE, HYPOCRISY, DEICIDE, NEVERMORE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, KRISIUN, HATE ETERNAL, ENTOMBED and KING DIAMOND have reportedly been tapped to perform at New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest, a two-day event set to be held at Asbury Park's Convention Hall complex on Friday,...July 21, 2003
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FORCE OF EVIL: Debut Release Postponed
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),have been forced to postpone the "official" relea...July 21, 2003
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MERCYFUL FATE, MEMORY GARDEN Axe-Slingers To Guest On EDGE OF SANITY CD
Guitarists Mike Wead (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, FIREGOD) and Simon Johansson (MEMORY GARDEN, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA, FIREGOD) have been tapped by reformed Swedish metal act EDGE OF SANITY to play lead guitar on the group's comeback release, "Crimson II", due later this summer through Black Mark Records...July 21, 2003
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CARNIVORE, ANNIHILATOR, OBITUARY, EXHORDER Albums To Be Reissued
On September 9, Roadrunner Records will be issuing a series of "2 From The Vault" releases, featuring two classic CDs — many deleted — packaged and priced as one. The albums planned for re-release are as follows: ANNIHILATOR – "Alice In Hell" & "Neverland" CARNIVORE - "Carnivore" & "Retaliat...July 15, 2003
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KISS Guitarist Remembers His First Gig With The Group
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, who will continue to portray Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" character during the band's upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his first "proper" gig with the group, which took place in February with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra —...July 14, 2003
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DIAMOND HEAD, TYGERS OF PAN TANG Members To Team Up For Special WACKEN Performance
Members of DIAMOND HEAD and TYGERS OF PAN TANG will team up to perform a one-hour set at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, scheduled to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. The all-star quintet — consisting of Brian Tatler (guitar),Karl Wilcox (drums),Eddie Chaos (bass),Floyd B...July 14, 2003
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DEICIDE, BRUJERIA, KING DIAMOND, LIFE OF AGONY 'Best Of' Albums On The Way
Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the launch of an ongoing series of CD releases, henceforth dubbed "The Roots Of Roadrunner". On September 22, 2003, the initial SEVEN CDs will hit stores near you, each with introductory liner notes by a fellow musician fan of the band. Without further ado:...July 12, 2003
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