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STRYPER, Ex-TNT Singers Perform BOSTON, JUDAS PRIEST Classics (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of former TNT singer Tony Harnell performing the BOSTON classic "More Than A Feeling" with the help of STRYPER/ex-BOSTON frontman Michael Sweet on May 24 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City can be seen below. Harnell opened for STRYPER at the concert and joi...May 31, 2012
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SABATON: 'Carolus Rex' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Carolus Rex", the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, sold around 950 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 29 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as thos...May 30, 2012
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KING KOBRA Recording New Album
KING KOBRA is busy recording the follow-up to last year's successful self-titled album for an early 2013 release via Frontiers Records. Commented guitarist David Michael-Phillips: "We’ve got a high-energy combination of the classic KING KOBRA sound mixed with some of our favorite (heavy) influences:...May 30, 2012
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GRAND MAGUS: 'The Hunt' Audio Samples, Track-By-Track Description
Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS released their new album, "The Hunt", in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD's cover artwork was created by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP),who also handled the art on GRAND MAGUS' "Iron Will" LP. "The Hunt" track listing: 01. Starlight S...May 30, 2012
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SLAYER Putting Finishing Touches On Two New Songs For Late Summer Release
Earlier this week, Metalhead.ro conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. When asked about the progress of the recording sessions for SLAYER's next release, Araya said, "We went [into the studio] in April. [Guitarist]...May 30, 2012
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SHINEDOWN Drummer Says BRENT SMITH Is In Best Shape Of His Life
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch said in a new interview with Alternative Addiction that his ability to stay on an even keel has enabled him to remain in the band longer than any other member except frontman Brent Smith. Kerch explained, "I'm a pretty solid, stable pers...May 29, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Talks About His 'Live At My Steinway' Concert Event (Video)
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will hold a live Internet concert event, "Live At My Steinway", on Sunday, June 3 at 4:00 p.m. EST at Stageit.com. A four-minute video interview with AOL's Noisecreep in which Rudess talks about the upcoming performance can be seen...May 29, 2012
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Former OPERATIKA Guitarist Launches PSYCHOPRISM
Former OPERATIKA guitarist Bill Visser has joined forces with singer Jess Rittgers in a new band called PSYCHOPRISM. The group's musical style is described as "modern power metal with shred guitar and vocals that resemble KING DIAMOND and QUEENSRŸCHE." PSYCHOPRISM is currently working on a demo and...May 28, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE Says Next BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Studio Album Won't Arrive Until 2014
On Friday, May 25, Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: Are you gonna do something with Kerry King [SLAYER]? Zakk: Well, I mean, I always talk with Kerry...May 28, 2012
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KATATONIA: New Album Title, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA have set "Dead End Kings" as the title of their new album, due on August 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Peaceville Records. The CD, which will feature a guest appearance by Norwegian singer Silje Wergeland (THE GATHERING),was recorded over a two-month period...May 28, 2012
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JON OLIVA To Guest On Syrian Heavy Metal Band's New Single
Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN) will be the featured guest on "Play The Pawn", the new single from Syrian metallers THE HOURGLASS. In addition, THE HOURGLASS will open for JON OLIVA'S PAIN on June 26 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Commented THE HOURGLASS guitarist Rawad Abdel Massih: "We are...May 25, 2012
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Former TNT Singer Opens For STRYPER In New York City (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of former TNT singer Tony Harnell performing the TNT classic "10000 Lovers (In One)" last night (Thursday, May 24) at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City as the support act for STRYPER can be seen below. As previously reported, Harnell is rumored to be planning...May 25, 2012
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MESSIAH MARCOLIN Discusses His Split With CANDLEMASS In Latest 'Candlemass Chronicles'
The latest installment of the CANDLEMASS biography "Candlemass Chronicles" has just been released. In this fifth issue, focus is set on the self-titled album (Nuclear Blast Records, 2005) and the period from the band's reunion in 2002 up until the final split of the classic lineup in 2006. Former vo...May 25, 2012
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KAMELOT Signs New Deal With STEAMHAMMER/SPV
American melodic metallers KAMELOT have inked a new deal with Steamhammer/SPV. The agreement covers the entire world except Japan, where KAMELOT will remain with King Records. KAMELOT is currently recording the drums for its new album at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with renowned engineer Ji...May 25, 2012
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EMPIRES OF EDEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Channelling The Infinite' Album
EMPIRES OF EDEN — the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall — will release its third album, "Channelling The Infinite", on June 1 in Japan through Rubicon, and on June 6 in rest of the world June 6 through Music Buy Mail. The CD features guest appearances by some of the most i...May 25, 2012
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