Search results for 'symphony x'

News

MEGADETH's 'Countdown To Extinction' Album Remastered And Expanded For 20th-Anniversary Edition

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th-anniversary edition of the band's most popular album, 1992's double platinum-certified "Countdown To Extinction", to be released November 6 by Capitol/EMI. After wrapping up their "TH1RT3EN World Tour" this fall, MEGADETH will perform the a...

News

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Interviewed On 'Headbangers Ball' (Video)

On August 18, Jose Mangin, host/producer MTV.com's web-only show "Headbangers Ball" (and program director/DJ on SiriusXM Octane and Liquid Metal),conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and singer Ivan Moody at the Newark, New Jersey stop of the Trespass America tour....

News

THE SWORD: 'Apocryphon' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD will release their fourth album, "Apocryphon", on October 22 via their new label partners Razor & Tie. The CD was produced and engineered by J. Robbins (CLUTCH, JAWBOX) at Magpie Cage Studios and will feature cover art by famed comic book artist J.H. Will...

News

0XÍST: 'Nil' Album Details Revealed

Finnish doomy dark metal band 0XÍST will release its debut album, "Nil", in early October as a joint effort by French labels Ostra Records and Cold Void Emanations. The CD was recorded and mixed at D-Studio in Klaukkala. The cover art and the booklet layout were designed by French artist YhN. "Nil"...

News

MEGADETH: Footage From Santiago Concerts Posted Online

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded behind-the-scenes and performance footage from the third and fourth concerts on the band's "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour on September 7-8 at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile. Check out the 15-minute clip below. MEGADETH frontman Dave...

News

STEVE VAI: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Steve Vai. You can now stream the 20-minute chat using the audio player below. Vai's new solo album of original material, "The Story Of Light", was released on August 14. The title came out on Favored Nati...

News

MEGADETH Bassist Interviewed In Chile (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed by Transistor on September 7 prior to the third show of the band's "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile. MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine previously stated about the band's plans for the "Countdown To E...

News

RUSH Kicks Off 'Clockwork Angels' Tour In New Hampshire; Video Available

Legendary Canadian rockers RUSH kicked off their "Clockwork Angels" world tour last night (Friday, September 7) at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. In addition to adding a lot of rarely played songs to their opening set, RUSH brought a string ensemble out on tour with the ban...

News

PRIMAL FEAR, SYMPHONY X Members Join Forces In New Project

Bassist Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) has joined joined forces with Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) in a brand new project. The as-yet-unnamed group is currently recording its debut album for an early 2013 release via Frontiers Records. The CD is being produced by Sinner and will be mi...

News

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: New Song From 'Epicloud' Available For Streaming

"True North", a brand new song from "Epicloud", the next album from Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend to be released under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT banner, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. "Epicloud" will be issued on September 18 in North America and September 24 in Euro...

News

EVOCATION: Second 'Illusions Of Grandeur' Studio Video Report

Swedish death metallers EVOCATION will release their fourth studio album, "Illusions Of Grandeur", in Europe on September 24 via Century Media Records. The CD includes "ten tracks of supreme Swedish death metal, a perfect mélange of Stockholm rawness and Gothenburg epics," according to a press relea...

News

KAMELOT Performs In Costa Rica For First Time; Video Available

American/German/Swedish symphonic metallers KAMELOT made their Costa Rican live debut last night (Thursday, September 6) at Club Peppers. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. KAMELOT's new album, "Silverthorn", will be released on October 30 in North America, October 26 in...

News

JEFF LOOMIS Doesn't Rule Out NEVERMORE Reunion

Jonathan Newsome of Rock. Nothing But… recently conducted an interview with former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock. Nothing But…: Back in April, you released your new solo album. "Plains Of Oblivion" is the title, and it's an amazing record. How...

News

'Metal Masters 4': Video Message From PHILIP ANSELMO, Soundcheck Photos Available

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike are returning with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" will take place in New York City on September 7 at The Gramercy. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. w...

News

KISS Frontman, MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Discuss Detroit Concert Postponement (Audio)

KISS frontman Paul Stanley and MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke to Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station yesterday (Wednesday, September 5) about the postponement of the two bands' joint concert at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. You can now listen to the chat usin...