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'Black Metal' Band Featured In New FEDEX Commercial
A unnamed, corpse-painted, black metal-meets-industrial-style band is featured in a new commercial for FedEx, the king of air, ground and freight delivery services. According to Adweek, the 30-second spot, which was created by the New York City-based advertising agency network BBDO, "touts the deliv...August 2, 2012
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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer: We Are Not Using Any Backing Tracks With GEOFF TATE's Vocals
The official promotional photo of the new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup can be seen below (courtesy of Mike Savoia Photography). The new QUEENSRŸCHE made its official live debut as the headliner of the last day of this year's Halfway Jam, which took place July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota. In response to a num...August 2, 2012
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SCUM OF THE EARTH: 'The Devil Made Me Do It III' Video Released
"The Devil Made Me Do It III", the new video from SCUM OF THE EARTH — the band led by former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist Riggs — can be seen below. The clip was filmed in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at The Native Village, which is where part of "Jackass 3D" movie was shot. Directed by Tim ...August 2, 2012
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Legendary ROADRUNNER RECORDS A&R Man MONTE CONNER Exits Label
Roadrunner Records Senior VP A&R Monte Conner, who signed countless bands to the label over the years — including ANNIHILATOR, BIOHAZARD, COAL CHAMBER, DEICIDE, DEVILDRIVER, FEAR FACTORY, GOJIRA, LIFE OF AGONY, MACHINE HEAD, OBITUARY, RUSH, SEPULTURA, SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR, TRIVIUM and TYPE O NEG...August 2, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, Ex-RAINBOW Members Featured On SUPERTRAMP Tribute Album
Some of the biggest names in rock contribute to a very special collection being released by Cleopatra Records on August 14, "Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp". The record features members of ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER,...August 1, 2012
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VINCE NEIL To Headline 'Family-Friendly' Tybee Island Pirate Festival
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil will headline this year's Tybee Island Pirate Festival, organizers announced Wednesday. Neil will headline a live concert on Saturday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on Tybee Island, Georgia, an island paradise located just 20 minutes east...August 1, 2012
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AEROSMITH, IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT Members To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'
"That Metal Show" Season 11 is back on VH1 Classic and is jam-packed with a star-studded lineup of the "who's who" in heavy metal. "That Metal Show" hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine are the only trio on television ready to discuss, dissect and debate all things hard rock and heavy...August 1, 2012
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SLAYER's KING On Next CD: Fans Can Expect Same Record We've Been Giving Them For Last 20 Years
TheToneKing.com conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King at a recent stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. In this, the second part of the chat, Kerry talked about the Mayhem Festival tour, the stage show, the fans, the upcoming SLAYER album and the history behind the KFK...August 1, 2012
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New QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup's First Official Live Performance: More Video Footage Posted Online
The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup made its official live debut as the headliner of the last day of this year's Halfway Jam, which took place July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota. Also appearing on the bill at the three-day event were ENUFF Z'NUFF, LYNCH MOB, STRYPER, BANG TANGO, TRIXTER, JACKYL, BLACKFOOT, MO...July 31, 2012
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SOIL Bassist: My Heart Goes Out To RANDY BLYTHE
SOIL bassist Tim King (pictured below) is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in ....July 31, 2012
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SLAYER Guitarist Talks Gear In New Video Interview
TheToneKing.com conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King at a recent stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya recently spoke to Gary Graff of Billboard.com about the band's plans for the remainder of the yea...July 30, 2012
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HEATHEN Cancels Festival Appearances
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN have released the following statement: "Due to unforeseen financial circumstances, we regret to announce that HEATHEN will not be able to make their appearances at the upcoming Metalcamp [August 9 in Slovenia], Brutal Assault [August 10 in Czech R...July 30, 2012
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DIO: 'The Singles Collection' Box Set Due Next Month
According to CDJapan.co.jp, Universal Music has set an August 31 European and September 3 Japanese release date for "The Singles Collection", a box set containing 48 songs from 14 of DIO's classic singles in replicas of the original release and a DVD featuring 12 music videos,. It comes with a repri...July 30, 2012
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SNOWY SHAW: Drum-Cam Footage Of 'Sleepless Night' Performance From 'Alive!' (Video)
Drum-cam footage of Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw performing the KING DIAMOND song "Sleepless Night" during his May 27, 2011 concert at the Brew House in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. Shaw's live album, "Snowy Shaw Is Alive!", was released last December via iTunes. The CD was reco...July 30, 2012
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BLAZE BAYLEY Performs Acoustic Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper' In Weston (Video)
Video footage of Belgium-based classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen and British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) playing an acoustic version of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper" on Saturday, July 28 at Bannermans in Weston, England can be seen below. Zwijsen who has recorde...July 29, 2012
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