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SCARPOINT Guitarist Quits

Guitarist Pablo Magallanes has left the Swedish metal band SCARPOINT. He says in a statement, "I've decided to commit a 100% to my new musical project. Therefore I must say thanks and goodbye to SCARPOINT." Commented SCARPOINT: "There are no hard feelings between us [and Pablo] and we wish him all t...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Guest On 'Eye On The Bay'

Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN) will guest on the San Francisco Bay Area TV show called "Eye On The Bay" on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. The program airs on KPIX-TV (Channel 5),which is the CBS-owned and -operated television station in San Francisco, California. 30-second audio clips of all...

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DREAM THEATER's RUDESS Releases 'Keyboard Experience' Book

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has just released a new book called "The Dream Theater Keyboard Experience - Featuring Jordan Rudess". The book is described as follows: "Not just a songbook, but a total experience! Note-for-note keyboard transcriptions of nine keyboard-intense DREAM THEATER...

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HOD's Rehearsal Room Burglarized

San Antonio, Texas-based extreme metal band HOD had its rehearsal room burglarized last week. According to the group, "We lost a lot of things, but most importantly we lost some instruments! Some scumbag or scumbags stole a black Moser Bastard V bass, black NJ BC Rich Beast guitar, red BC Rich Mocki...

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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Seeking Musicians For New Hard Rock Band

Keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST is seeking a drummer, guitarists and a vocalist for a new melodic hard rock band. Regarding the group's musicial direction, he says, "Think WHITESNAKE/DOKKEN/KISS/TEN/SAIGON KICK and you'll be in the right ballpark area!" He adds, "The main criter...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,...

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Former WHITESNAKE/THE FIRM Bassist Performs With VASCO ROSSI; Video Available

A couple of professionally filmed video clips of bassist Tony Franklin (THE FIRM, WHITESNAKE) performing with Italian rock star Vasco Rossi at the traditional Italian free mega-concert on May 1 at Piazza San Giovanni in Rome can be viewed below. The band played a 50-minute set in front of 800,000 pe...

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OPETH, ENSLAVED In Montreal; Video Available

Yanick "Klimbo666" Tremblay has uploaded video footage of OPETH and ENSLAVED's May 3, 2009 performance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the six-minute clip below. OPETH will take part in the European installment of DREAM THEATER's Progressive Nation tour, set to take place throughout September, Oc...

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BRUTAL TRUTH Bassist Interviewed In Montreal; Video Available

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with bassist Danny Lilker of the reunited seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH on May 1, 2009 when the band played Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the 19-minute chat below. BRUTAL TRUTH will relase its first-ever DVD, "For the Ugly and Unwanted - Th...

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ENSLAVED Schedules San Francisco, Tucson Signing Sessions

Norwegian masters of progressive/experimental metal ENSLAVED have scheduled the following signing sessions: May 14 - Rasputin Music - San Francisco, CA (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.) May 17 - Zia Records - Tucson, AZ (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.) ENSLAVED is currently on the road in North America as the support act for Sw...

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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK To Issue Video Updates On New Solo Effort

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: "As my work progresses on my next solo outing, I'm psyched to say that Jackson Guitars web site will be be the official home for my exclusive video updates. You will be able to find them on my art...

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TED NUGENT Makes A Difference

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent continues to make a difference in the lives of others and, in his words, connect with "people who matter." Yesterday, a young Florida girl suffering from a life-threatening medical condition traveled with her family to Texas to spend four days with Nugent at his SpiritWil...

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RIOT/HALFORD Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Checks In

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (RIOT, SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, SPASTIC INK) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "It's been a while since I posted anything new. Which doesn't mean I haven't kept busy — far from it. I'm finally settled in back here in Texas [after relocating from Los Angele...

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STARRING JANET LEIGH: New Song Posted Online

Toronto, Ontario, Canada's STARRING JANET LEIGH has posted a new song, "Mistress", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut full-length album, "Spectrum", which is scheduled for release on May 12 via Ironclad Recordings (Trevor Phipps of UNEARTH's label). The CD was recorded...

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Wanna 'Open' For AEROSMITH?

AEROSMITH's official fan club, AeroForceOne, has issued the following update: "Rock icons AEROSMITH with special guest ZZ TOP are gonna wreak rock 'n' roll havoc this summer on a massive U.S. tour! And you could be the opening act. Time to put your Guitar Hero skill to the ultimate test. This isn't...