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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...
July 4, 2004
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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...
July 2, 2004
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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
July 1, 2004
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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.)...
June 30, 2004
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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'...
June 29, 2004
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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...
June 29, 2004
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THE PROJECT HATE: Deep In Writing Mode

THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame on lead vocals, have posted the following update on their web site: "We are deep into the writing of the the material for our fourth full-length to be recorded in December of 2004 in Soundlab Studios, Sweden. 3 nine...
June 29, 2004
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QUORTHON's Family Thanks Fans For Their Support

The family of late BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg has issued a statement thanking everyone for their support during the three weeks that have passed since the legendary black metal pioneer was found dead at his apartment in Stockholm as a result of an apparent heart failure (Story#1,...
June 29, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Tour North America With MICHAEL SCHENKER

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has confirmed in a posting at his official web site that he is in talks to embark on a month-long co-headlining North American tour with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP beginning in late August in San Francisco. Additional dates with GEORGE LYNCH are also being...
June 28, 2004
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SCREAMS OF ERIDA: Debut EP Produced By UNEARTH's KEN SUSI

Boston's metal/hardcore act SCREAMS OF ERIDA have just completed work on their debut EP, "The Burn the World EP", with producer Ken Susi (of UNEARTH fame). An early August release is expected. Check out the first single, "American Terrorist", at this location. Upcoming SCREAMS OF ERIDA shows: Jul. 0...
June 28, 2004
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RUSH: GEDDY LEE Talks About ALEX LIFESON's Florida Arrest, Covers EP

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has commented on bandmate Alex Lifeson's arrest New Year's Eve on battery charges after a scuffle with deputies. "He was put in a situation that was not very fair to him," Lee told RockyMountainNews.com. "I can't really talk about it, as it's an ongoing situation, but...
June 28, 2004
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KISS' GENE SIMMONS: Only Bands Without Original Members Survive

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has defended his band against criticism that the group's current lineup — featuring Simmons and frontman Paul Stanley as the sole remaining original members — is nothing more than a glorified cover band masquerading as the real thing. "We're still KISS. If you want...
June 27, 2004
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Report: Protest At Missouri Heavy Metal Festival Leads To Dialogue

Jeremiah Tucker of The Joplin Globe reports: Five people representing the City of Refuge Ministries stood outside the Underground Revolution Theater in Joplin, Missouri about 6 p.m. Saturday (June 26) to hand out leaflets and talk with the people attending a Joplin heavy-metal concert (see previous...
June 27, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA Set Track Listing, Release Date For New Album

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have set an October 11 European release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their new album, "Reckoning Night". The album will arrive in Japan on October 6. Mastering will take place on Monday, June 28 and shortly after that the band will start rehearsing...
June 27, 2004
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GORGOROTH Singer Appeals Sentence

GORGOROTH singer Gaahl is hoping that the Norwegian court will overturn the 18-month sentence he received in early May for beating a 41-year-old man in what the victim called a ritual attack. "Gaahl has appealed the sentence to the High Court — criminal division, but as these things take a long time...
June 27, 2004