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JUDAS PRIEST's TRAVIS: 'We Hope ROB HALFORD Rejoins The Band'

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis has publicly admitted that the group's Ripper Owens era is, for all intents and purposes, over. "We hope [former singer] Rob [Halford] rejoins the band so we can go out this summer, but part of the ball's in his court, so he's going to have to make a decision," he ....
January 23, 2003
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JANE SCHULDINER: New CONTROL DENIED Album Will 'Definitely' Be Released

Despite the tragic passing of CONTROL DENIED mainman Chuck Schuldiner (founder of the seminal death metal outfit DEATH) in December 2001, the surviving members of the band — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — will regroup during the com...
January 21, 2003
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EXODUS' GARY HOLT: Nothing Will Stop Us

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are forging ahead despite the departure this week of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. The band, who completed a short European tour in December, made a decision to fire Souza when it became apparent that he had no intention of touring extensively with the...
January 18, 2003
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H.I.M. Set Release Date For 'Love Metal'

Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have set an April 14 European release date through BMG Records for their new album, "Love Metal". The follow-up to 2001's "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights" reportedly marks a return to a heavier sound for the group, who were criticized by some for pursuing an over...
January 18, 2003
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SYSTEMATIC's RUPPELL On Upcoming CD: 'Not Your Run-Of-The-Mill Hard Rock Album'

SYSTEMATIC guitarist Adam Ruppell has posted the following message via the band's official web site: "We have been playing a song or two [from our new album] to some people and the response is better then what we expected! So it just confirms our beliefs that we have something really exciting on our...
January 15, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE Set To Release New Music Via 'House Of 1000 Corpses' Soundtrack

ROB ZOMBIE will have five brand new songs on the upcoming soundtrack to his much-anticipated and long-delayed horror movie "House Of 1000 Corpses", due in March through Lion's Gate Films. Also set to be featured on the soundtrack are classic tracks from THE RAMONES, SLIM WHITMAN, BUCK OWENS and HELE...
January 9, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE Film New Video, Hit The Road

AUDIOSLAVE are shooting the music video for their second single, "Like A Stone", this week in Los Angeles with director Meiert Avis. Avis directed the first eight U2 videos and has also worked with Bruce Springsteen. The group have also announced their first appearances outside the U.S., set to take...
January 8, 2003
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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Finish Tracking Debut

PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, the new group featuring former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instruments),have completed recording basic tracks for the group's debut CD, titled "A Beautifu...
January 2, 2003
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Ex-STRYPER Drummer Lines Up BLISSED Dates

BLISSED, featuring former STRYPER drummer Robert Sweet, have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 10 – Bakersfield, CA @ Station316 Jan. 11 – Hayward, CA @ the Hangout Jan. 12 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction Feb. 07– Arlington, TX @ Dreamworld Feb. 08 – Canton, TX @ RevelationRoom Feb. 0...
December 31, 2002
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H.I.M. Complete Work On New CD, Upcoming Video

Finland's H.I.M. have completed work on their new album, tentatively titled "Love Metal", for an April release through Supersonic/G.U.N. Records. "The band got back from L.A. on Friday night [Dec. 20]," reads a message on the group's official web site. "Tim Palmer's mixes sound great. There are tota...
December 23, 2002
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BURN SEASON Finish Tracking Debut

Jacksonville, Florida's BURN SEASON (formerly SMAKT DOWN) have finished tracking their Elektra Records debut at Hollywood, California's A&M Studios with producer Bob Marlette (HALFORD, BLACK SABBATH, SALIVA, ALICE COOPER) and are scheduled to begin mixing the effort in January with Tim Palmer (O...
December 14, 2002
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WINTERS BANE Announce New Vocalist

Akron, Ohio-based WINTERS BANE — best known as the former home of current JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens — have tapped Alexander Koch (POWERGOD, SPIRAL TOWER) as their new singer. Commented founder/guitarist Lou St. Paul: "I haven't been this excited about a vocalist since Tim Owens joined...
December 12, 2002
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STRYPER's TIM GAINES: 'God Is Doing Great Things In These Last Days'

STRYPER's plans to record two new studio tracks for inclusion on a new "Best Of Stryper" album, due in the spring via Hollywood Records, may lead to the band releasing a full-length album of new material, according to bassist Tim Gaines. "In case you have not heard the GREAT news, STRYPER will reuni...
December 8, 2002
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Former VOIVOD Frontman To Sing On PROJECT: FAILING FLESH Debut

Former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest will collaborate with Tim Gutierrez (instruments) and Kevin 131 (instruments, producer) in a brand new band called PROJECT: FAILING FLESH. Forrest, who is set to guest on the next solo album from Yugoslav guitar hero Borislav Mitic, wil...
December 6, 2002
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GOATWHORE Acquire New Guitarist

New Orleans-based GOATWHORE, who feature in their ranks vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),have announced the addition of a second guitarist in the shape of Tim Holsinger. The group's new CD is currently being mastered and is tentatively due in...
December 6, 2002