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JON OLIVA: Singer DAMOND JINIYA Is Still An Active Member Of SAVATAGE

Contrary to a statement by former SAVATAGE vocalist Zack Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE) published by the Greek webzine Metal-Realm.com, singer Damond Jiniya is still an active member of SAVATAGE, the group's management has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "There are no changes in anything that has to do w...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Responds To DAVE MUSTAINE Attack

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has responded to a verbal attack by former bandmate Dave Mustaine over the inclusion of a scene in METALLICA's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary in which Ulrich sits down with Mustaine for a one-on-one therapy session. Earlier this week, BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively re...

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LARS ULRICH: 'I've Always Felt Like Hugging DAVE MUSTAINE'

METALLICA's Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield recently conducted separate interviews with CHUD.com about the making of their $4.3-million documentary "Some Kind of Monster". Several excerpts from the interviews follow: On the sequence when former METALLICA guitarist Dave Mustaine joins Ulrich for a one...

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KATATONIA Are 'Disgusted' By Greek Concert Promoter's Actions

Sweden's KATATONIA have issued a statement apologizing to the Greek fans for the cancellation of their appearance at the Athens Open Air festival. The statement reads as follows: "We would like to apologize to all our fans in Greece for paying money to this 'Fiasco Open Air' in Athens, believing you...

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Couple Fined For Sex During Concert

A couple that had sex on stage as 4,000 fans applauded and the extreme grind band THE CUMSHOTS played on at a Norwegian rock festival have been fined 10,000 kroner ($1,470) each. Tommy Hol Ellingsen, 28, and his 21-year-old girlfriend Leona Johansson were called up on stage during THE CUMSHOTS conce...

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MÖRK GRYNING: In Writing Mode

Swedish black metallers MÖRK GRYNING are currently working on material for a new album, which they hope to record during the coming months. The group, who recently acquired a new bassist, are searching for a new record label (the group's previous output was released through No Fashion Records). Upco...

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GLENN DANZIG Vs. NORTH SIDE KINGS Singer: Video Footage Available!!

Video footage of DANZIG frontman Glenn Danzig engaging in a physical confrontation with NORTH SIDE KINGS singer and frequent SOULFLY collaborator Danny Marianinho following DANZIG's performance in Tuba City, Arizona Saturday night (July 3) has been posted online at AZPunk.com. Also available from: L...

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IN FLAMES Comment On ATHENS OPEN AIR Festival Cancellation

The remainder of the Athens Open Air festival in Athens, Greece was cancelled by the promoter earlier today after the festival's first day (Sunday, July 5) turned into a logistical — and presumably financial — nightmare. IN FLAMES, one of the scheduled performers at today's festival, have posted the...

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CELTIC FROST: New Demo Track Posted Online

CELTIC FROST have posted a new version of the previously released demo track "Ground" at this location. Commented guitarist/producer Erol Unala: "This Saturday I just finished mixing a new version of 'Ground', this time it's the full band, recorded live at our rehearsal room. The vocals and lead gui...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Comments On New Guitarist, Announces Canadian Appearances

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has confirmed the addition of ex-ICED EARTH guitarist Ralph Santolla to his solo group. "I am truly excited to welcome guitarist Ralph Santolla to the band!" Sebastian writes in a statement. "I look forward to taking the music, both classics from the past and...

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ROB ZOMBIE: 'The Devil's Rejects' Casting Update

According to a posting on Rob Zombie's web site, famous voice-over artist E.G. Dailey and actress Deborah Von Vaulkenberg have both signed on to appear in "The Devil's Rejects", the much-anticipated sequel to Zombie's directorial debut, "House of 1000 Corpses", tentatively due in early 2005. E.G. Da...

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GEORGE LYNCH: I'm Not In Any Hurry To Work With DON DOKKEN Again

Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch is "not in any hurry to get back in bed with" singer Don Dokken despite Don's claims to the contrary, Lynch has revealed in a brand-new interview. Speaking to the Glam-Metal.com web site, Lynch was asked if there was any truth to Don's assertion during a recent

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DESTINY: In Re-Recording Mode

Long-running Swedish metallers DESTINY have almost completed the basic tracks for the re-recording of the band's debut album, "Beyond All Sense", originally released almost twenty years ago. On DESTINY's most recent album, "Future of the Past" (yet to be released outside of Scandinavia and the U.K.)...

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VADER Confirmed For CANNIBAL CORPSE/NAPALM DEATH Tour

As exclusively revealed here on June 18, Polish death metal veterans VADER have now officially confirmed that they will be supporting CANNIBAL CORPSE and NAPALM DEATH on a month-long U.S. tour beginning on October 23. The trek, which is also expected to include GOATWHORE, will be preceded by a week'...

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KISS Guitarist THAYER Says He Can't Understand Why PETER CRISS Called Him An 'Impostor'

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer spoke to the Oregon Music Guide shortly prior to the launch of the group's North American "Rock the Nation" tour. The following are some of the highlights from that interview: On KISS' newly expanded set list: "Obviously, up through last year, with Peter [Criss] in the ba...