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BURST Sign With RELAPSE RECORDS

Sweden's BURST have signed a worldwide recording deal with Relapse Records. The band will showcase their unique style of heavy music on their Relapse debut, "Prey On Life", due on September 23 in North America and October 13 in Europe. BURST — whose lineup consists of Linus Jägerskog (vocals),Jespe...
July 15, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: The Metal God Is Back

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that he "can't wait" to see JUDAS PRIEST performing live with Rob Halford again but insists that Halford's replacement in PRIEST, Tim "Ripper" Owens, "was and is his own man and he made those songs his when he sang them." In a posting to ANTHRAX's official web site,...
July 14, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS Vow To Play Show In Iraq

British punk band the SEX PISTOLS want to bring their particular brand of anarchy to Iraq, vowing to play a live concert in Baghdad with the message that democracy has its pitfalls. In an interview posted on MTV.com, PISTOLS' front man John Lydon, who was known as Johnny Rotten during the punk heyda...
July 11, 2003
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Former MEGADETH Leader Enters Custom Street Chopper Business

Former MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine took part in the grand opening of "Chris Olson Customs Hot bikes and Street Choppers" in Spokane, Washington on June 21. Dave and his wife Pam are co-owners of the custom street chopper business. Chris Olson and Dave have been friends for over 20 years — having m...
July 11, 2003
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JETHRO TULL Leader To Embark On Solo Tour

JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson will embark on a two-month solo tour in the fall in support of his forthcoming disc, "Rupi's Dance". The solo tour — dubbed "Rubbing Elbows with Ian Anderson" — is described on JETHRO TULL's web site as "an intimate evening of acoustic songs, music and bawdy tales." "...
July 9, 2003
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CORNERSTONE: The Making Of The 'Best Album RAINBOW Never Recorded'

CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, are in the process of recording their third album, "Once Upon Our Yesterdays", tentatively due in the fall. The following is the latest update from White's official web...
July 9, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER, TOMMY LEE Confirmed For Hungary's POWERFEST

TWISTED SISTER and former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer TOMMY LEE have been added to the list of artists set to perform at Powerfest, a weekend-long festival that blends the best in music, motor sports, and entertainment. The three-day event will make its debut on August 1-3 in Budapest, Hungary. Each morning...
July 9, 2003
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Gets Behind RIFFATHON 2003

Guitarist, Total Guitar and Guitar Techniques, in association with the Academy of Contemporary Music, have announced the first-ever U.K. Riffathon 2003. Supported by none other than former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, the Riffathon is designed to encourage players of all ages to get out there...
July 8, 2003
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist To Tour With BILLY IDOL

Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring as part of BILLY IDOL's backing band this summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 24 - Kings Island, OH @ Timberwolf Ampitheatre Aug. 26 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Aug. 27 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues...
July 3, 2003
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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA Sponsoring OZZFEST 2003

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced Wednesday (June 25) its sponsorship of the eighth annual Ozzfest 2003 tour. As sponsor for the third year in a row, Sony Computer Entertainment America will give consumers the opportunity to play the hottest new PlayStation(R)2 software titles at th...
June 28, 2003
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Star-Telegram: DREAM THEATER's LABRIE Is 'The Embodiment Of Every Bad Heavy-Metal Cliché'

Jay Webb of the Star-Telegram (Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas) reviewed DREAM THEATER's show at Nextstage in Grand Prairie, Texas on Wednesday night (June 25). Webb writes, "[Singer] James LaBrie, who spent most of the show barking his vocals and flipping his blond mane out of his face … is the embodiment...
June 27, 2003
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SOCIETY 1 Announce Tour Dates

Matt Zane and his band of depraved marauders, SOCIETY 1, will be leaving their home base of L.A. this summer for a full U.S. tour. The first leg is with ZUG IZLAND, the second leg is with TWIZTID. Dates with ZUG IZLAND: Aug. 02 - Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH Aug. 04 - Ranch Bowl ...
June 26, 2003
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TRANSPORT LEAGUE Sign Deal With SEAMIEW RECORDS

Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE have inked a deal with Holland's Seamiew Records for the European, Asian and Australian territories. The group's new CD, "Multiple Organ Harvest", is scheduled to be released in October. A single will precede the CD and will include the album cut "Disconnect Massconnect", p...
June 26, 2003
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TYPE O NEGATIVE/LACUNA COIL: More Dates Announced

More dates have been announced for the forthcoming U.S. tour featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE and LACUNA COIL. The complete itinerary is as follows: Jul. 25 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA Jul. 26 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT Jul. 28 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY Jul. 30 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, ...
June 25, 2003
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KISS' SIMMONS And STANLEY Speaks Out On 'Alive IV', Upcoming Tour

KISS founding members Gene Simmons (live in the studio) and Paul Stanley (on the phone) spoke with air personality Stacey X at Sirius Radio in New York City on Tuesday, June 3 for the satellite radio broadcaster's "Big Rock" music stream about their upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, the "Kiss Symphony:...
June 23, 2003