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ICED EARTH: 'Gettysburg' DVD Update
JAG PANZER guitarist Mark Briody has issued an update on ICED EARTH's much-anticipated "Gettysburg" DVD, which he is currently producing for his recently formed video production company. According to Briody, "the DVD is still in production so don't look for it in the stores just yet. It's coming out...March 20, 2004
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IN FLAMES Singer Slams ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: 'The Only Person On This Planet I Can't Stand'
IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén has slammed ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer over comments Schaffer made during ICED EARTH's 2002 North American tour, which featured IN FLAMES in the support slot. "I have fucking little love for a certain guy in that band," Anders Fridén told Sweden's premiere rock/...March 18, 2004
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ANDREW W.K. Addresses The OBITUARY Connection
ANDREW W.K. was recently asked by a fan if having drummer Donald "D.T." Tardy of the legendary death metal band OBITUARY backing him up brings in fans who otherwise wouldn't be listening to the music he plays. "It's cool that you're asking that now because I've been thinking about OBITUARY a lot lat...March 16, 2004
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DOHENY Perform In Hollywood: Photos Available
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, performed at The Gig in Hollywood, California Saturday night (March 13). Check out pictures from Wire Image. DOHENY, who are currently unsigned, are rounde...March 14, 2004
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DON AIREY Talks About LIVING LOUD, Joining DEEP PURPLE
The online rock journal "The Fuze" conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey a month ago in Vancouver. The following are some of the highlights of that conversation: On adding his personality to the band's sound: "I had an idea to start 'Perfect Strangers' with a big church organ...March 10, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: Second Preview Clip Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted the second preview clip via the project's official web site. The second clip features Danny Lilker (NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ex-S.O.D., BRUTAL TRUTH) t...March 9, 2004
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DOHENY: Another Hollywood Date Announced
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have announced another Hollywood date next month. Confirmed shows so far are as follows: Mar. 13 - The Gig – Hollywood, CA Apr. 02 - The Gig - Hollywood, C...March 9, 2004
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WHITESNAKE's COVERDALE Is Supportive Of Wife's New Career
When Cindy Coverdale, wife of WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale, decided to write a rock and roll cookbook, "Food That Rocks", she wasn't sure how her new career would go over with her husband. "After all," Cindy laughs, "he was used to being the one who got the attention while I did the wife and...March 8, 2004
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HAVOCHATE Begin Recording New Album
HAVOCHATE have entered the studio to begin recording their second album — the group's first to feature the vocals of new frontman Tim Bouchee. Bouchee was brought into the fold last year after the departure of vocalist Jon Mallek, and made his live debut with the band when they played several shows...March 8, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH Victim Of Robbery In Barcelona
According to a posting at Uli Jon Roth's web site, a couple of thieves slashed a tire on the guitarist's car prior to his appearance at the Razzmatazz venue in Barcelona, Spain Saturday night (March 6). "They then grabbed a bag out of the car but found nothing of value in it, which is why ...March 7, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Embark On U.S. Tour Next Month
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will embark on a U.S. tour beginning in late April. According to a posting on Roth's official web site, the initial tour dates will see Uli opening for UFO, to be followed by some headlining appearances and festivals. Exact cities and dates will be ann...March 5, 2004
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ICED EARTH To Appear On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'
ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer and vocalist Tim Owens will be appearing this weekend on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" in the U.S. The show has already played "The Reckoning" video, and now the guys will appear in the studio throughout the broadcast. It airs on Saturday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m. EST. It...March 3, 2004
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Former MEDICATION Guitarist Holding Singer Auditions
Former MEDICATION/ADAYINTHELIFE guitarist Blunt will be holding auditions for the singer position in his new band Wednesday night between 8 and 10 on Long Island, New York. If you are interested in trying out, e-mail [email protected]. MEDICATION, the once-promising Los Angeles band featuring f...March 2, 2004
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Review: VELVET REVOLVER Meet The Challenge On Much-Anticipated 'Contraband'
Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com has posted a review of VELVET REVOLVER's much-anticipated debut album, "Contraband", due on May 18 through RCA Records. "In some ways 'Contraband' is the sum of its parts," he writes. "Slash fires off an arsenal of bluesy metal riffs and serpentine solos, [Duff] McKagan and...March 1, 2004
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SAVATAGE, KAMELOT, EDGUY, Others Confirmed For PROGPOWER V Festival
Current and former members of SAVATAGE will unite for one night only to headline ProgPower V this September in Atlanta. The festival, which will be held September 17 and 18 at Earthlink Live, will feature Jon Oliva, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, and Steve "Dr. Kill Drums" Wacholz performing a set from...March 1, 2004
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