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QUEENSRŸCHE: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
QUEENSRŸCHE has announced the following dates: Apr. 16 - Snoqualmie Casino - Seattle, WA Apr. 17 - Snoqualmie Casino - Seattle, WA Apr. 18 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR Apr. 19 - Senator Theater - Chico, CA Apr. 22 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA Apr. 23 - House of Blues - San ...January 6, 2009
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DOWN, EVIL ARMY, WEEDEATER: Tour Dates Revealed
DOWN will embark on a U.S. tour in February/March. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are EVIL ARMY and WEEDEATER. (Update: Hellbilly rocker Hank Williams III [ASSJACK, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ARSON ANTHEM], who was originally supposed to be on the bill, is no longer part of this package.) The followin...January 5, 2009
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CARCASS To Support IRON MAIDEN In Mexico
Reactivated British extreme metallers CARCASS will support IRON MAIDEN on the following dates: Feb. 25 - Monterrey, Mexico - University Stadium Of Monterrey Feb. 28 - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Sol CARCASS guitarist Bill Steer recently hinted in the press that a new studio album from the band was a...January 5, 2009
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NECROPHAGIA's KILLJOY, MACHETAZO's DOPI To Guest On BONE GNAWER Debut
Frank "Killjoy" Pucci of NECROPHAGIA and Dopi (real name: José M. Dopico) of Spain's MACHETAZO will contribute guest vocals to the debut album from BONE GNAWER, the Swedish/American project featuring Rogga Johansson of RIBSPREADER/PAGANIZER and Kam Lee of DENIAL FIEND/MASSACRE. Kam Lee is tracking t...January 5, 2009
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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Lands On 'Best Vinyl Cover Art Of 2008' List
METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" has landed on the "Best Vinyl Cover Art Of 2008" list at position No. 6. A mixture of 50 obscure and well-known vinyl record sleeves from 2008 were shortlisted for the prize, with 3,000 people voting online via the U.K.-based web site Art Vinyl, according to BBC News. Th...January 5, 2009
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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist
DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...January 3, 2009
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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Discusses New Album
Daniel Löfquist of the Swedish webzine CriticalMass.se recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. CriticalMass.se: I gotta start with commending you on yet another monstrous album....January 3, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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CARCASS Frontman 'Waiting' For Confirmation Of New Studio Album
Guitarist Bill Steer recently hinted in the press that a new CARCASS album was a possibility. Revolver magazine contacted vocalist/bassist Jeff Walker for the scoop. I'm waiting for Bill to confirm it, just like you!" he said. "It's gone from 'No' to 'Maybe' to 'Never say never' — just spit it out,...January 3, 2009
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TESTAMENT Takes Top Honors In 2008 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll
TESTAMENT's "The Formation Of Damnation" album took the No. 1 spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" annual listener Top 25 countdown show. The album beat out second-place finisher, METALLICA's "Death Magnetic", by a 36% margin on the recently broadcast program (see chart below). "The Top 25 countdown show...January 2, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Joined By THE RIVALRY Drummer
Drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock band THE RIVALRY has reportedly joined THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN as the replacement for Gil Sharone. Billy (see photo below) grew up living the small town life of Long Island. It was there that upon receiving his first drum set...December 31, 2008
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ENSLAVED's 'Vertebrae' Crowned TERRORIZER Magazine's 'Album Of The Year'
As 2008 draws to an end, Terrorizer magazine staff and writers have donned their headphone to deliberate over which album should be crowned with the hallowed title of album of the year, an honor roll that sees its awardee join a heady list topped previously by DEATHSPELL OMEGA, MESHUGGAH, CELTIC FRO...December 31, 2008
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ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Take Part In SAMSON's NAMM Program
Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. This year, Samson's all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstratin...December 30, 2008
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JOE LYNN TURNER, JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Perform At 'Rock & Pop Masters' Concert In Florida
Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) are among the musicians who will take part in the fifth annual Rock & Pop Masters, set to take place Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Weston Regional Park in Weston, Florida. The following artists are...December 30, 2008
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'Christmas Metal Symphony': More Video Footage Available
More fan-filmed video footage of the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held Sunday night (December 28) at 013, Tilburg, Holland, can be viewed below. A number of high-quality photos of the concert are available at Metal-Experience.com. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard...December 30, 2008
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