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DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
British metallers DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT have inked a worldwide deal with Prosthetic Records. This marks the first signing of a U.K. act for the label, which will re-release the band's "Hatred For Mankind" album in April 2010. The CD, recorded by Tom Dring and Billy Anderson (EYEHATEGOD, NEUROSIS, WE...December 2, 2009
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New FEAR FACTORY Lineup To Make Its Live Debut This Friday
FEAR FACTORY — the newly revamped band featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who was credited on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary dr...December 2, 2009
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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD: New Song Posted Online
South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has posted a new song, titled "The Manifest", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's third full-length album, "Skepsis", which is scheduled for release on February 2, 2010 via Prosthetic Records. The CD was recorded at Geller Cellar...December 1, 2009
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TOM FISCHER: I Once Made The Mistake To Continue CELTIC FROST Without MARTIN AIN
The following is an amended excerpt from a recent discussion on the TRIPTYKON/CELTIC FROST discussion forum by the two bands' mainman, Tom Gabriel Fischer: "I once made the mistake to continue CELTIC FROST without Martin [Eric Ain, bass]. It wasn't CELTIC FROST, in spite of the name, and the results...December 1, 2009
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SERJ TANKIAN To Release 'Elect The Dead Symphony' In March
On March 16, 2009, Serj Tankian, a Grammy Award winner and one of rock's most unconventional frontmen, took the stage at the majestic Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform a very special orchestral interpretation of his critically acclaimed debut solo...December 1, 2009
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MNEMIC: 'Diesel Uterus' Lyrics Released
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC have released the lyrics to their new song "Diesel Uterus", which is available for streaming below. The track comes off the band's fourth studio album, "Sons Of The System", due in Europe on January 15, 2010 and in North America on January 26, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Re...November 30, 2009
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THE ANSWER To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
Irish rockers THE ANSWER will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, December 18 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time at...November 28, 2009
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24th Annual VIBE FOR PHILO Announced
In 1981, just five years before his untimely demise, THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott asked longtime friend Smiley Bolger to "do a vibe for me sometime." Bolger, a DJ and promoter, had just won the Alternative Eurovision Song Contest and Philo (as Smiley called him) loved the idea. This throwaway remar...November 26, 2009
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MNEMIC: New Song Available For Streaming
"Diesel Uterus", a brand new song from Danish modern metallers MNEMIC, is available for streaming at Metal-Hammer.de. The track comes off the band's fourth studio album, "Sons Of The System", which will be released in Europe on January 15, 2010 and in North America on January 26, 2010 via Nuclear Bl...November 25, 2009
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LITA FORD: Everything My Husband Touches Turns To Gold
Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sleaze Roxx: How is touring different now with your family on the road with you compared to years back? It must be quite a change. Lita Ford: While you were talking ...November 24, 2009
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QUEEN's 'Absolute Greatest' Ships More Than 250,000 In U.K. First Week
QUEEN's "Absolute Greatest", released by EMI Records, entered the album charts at 3 yesterday, having shipped in excess of 250,000 units in the first week of sales. After Brian May and Roger Taylor's triumphant appearance on the QUEEN-themed "X Factor" (U.K. reality-TV talent competition) the weeken...November 23, 2009
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AEROSMITH Drummer: 'You Have To Forgive And You Have To Let Go Of The Past'
Randy Patterson of Boomerocity recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how key the role of forgiveness played in turning his life around: Kramer: "Oh! Very key! Very key! You have to forgive and you have to let go of the...November 23, 2009
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VADER Frontman Interviewed In Montreal
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek of Polish extreme metallers VADER when the band played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on November 8, 2009. Watch the chat below. VADER's new album, "Necropolis", sold around 1,130 copies in the United States in its firs...November 23, 2009
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New ALICE IN CHAINS Singer: 'I Don't Think I Could Sound Like LAYNE STALEY If I Tried'
ThisIsNottingham.co.uk recently conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On being chosen to sing for ALICE IN CHAINS: "It's a great honor and it's a great responsibility. But at the same time, it's a band, and in that respect I'm g...November 22, 2009
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Swedish 'Idol' Performs SKID ROW's '18 And Life'; Video Available
Erik Grönwall, a 21-year-old finalist in the 2009 season of "Idol", Sweden's annual reality show and singing competition, recently performed and recorded a cover version of the SKID ROW classic "18 And Life". Watch the video and hear the audio below. Grönwall, born 1988, previously auditioned for "I...November 21, 2009
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