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WHITESNAKE Announces New Bassist

Legendary rock band WHITESNAKE has announced the addition of bassist Michael Devin (pictured below) to the group's ranks. Devin, 35, most recently played in LYNCH MOB alongside new WHITESNAKE drummer Brian Tichy (FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER). Commented Michael: "It's an hon...

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HAIL! Joined By ULI JON ROTH, VINNIE MOORE, SLASH For G-TARANAKI Performances

HAIL! — a global touring machine composed of a tight-knit brotherhood of music's most highly respected and talented artists — performed a very special one-off concert on August 14, 2010 at the G-Taranaki festival in Taranaki/New Plymouth, New Zealand with a lineup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owe...

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SLAYER Guitarist Schedules In-Store Appearances

On the current "American Carnage" U.S. tour, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King is stopping by a handful of music stores to meet fans, take pictures, and sign autographs. All in-stores start at 3 p.m. local time. The details are as follows: August 18 Sam Ash 5700 Mayfield Road Lyndhurst, OH 440-446-0850 Au...

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ROXXCALIBUR Hard At Work On Sophomore Album

German NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) tribute band ROXXCALIBUR is hard at work on its second album which will feature cover versions of a number of "raw diamonds" from the NWOBHM, including tracks that were originally written and recorded by MORE, NO QUARTER, SARACEN, CRYER, OXYM and HOLLO...

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AVANTASIA: First Six Tour Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle Dec. 04 - Germany - Kaufbeuren...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies'

On April 14, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at...

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HALFORD Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK To Appear At Chicago's Reggie's Rock Club

HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will make a special appearance at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, Illinois on Monday, August 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mike will help metal DJ Dave compile a "Metal" Mike-approved playlist and be on hand for photos, autographs and general hanging out with...

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SAVAGE MESSIAH Signs With EARACHE RECORDS

British thrashers SAVAGE MESSIAH have inked a worldwide, multi-album deal with Earache Records. The band is currently working on its third album, tentatively due in early 2011. Commented SAVAGE MESSIAH bassist Sasha Cron: "We are very proud and excited to sign with Earache Records. This is an exciti...

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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: 2010 Nominees Announced

AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, KISS and SLASH are among the nominees at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The ceremony — held by Classic Rock magazine and hosted by legendary rocker Alice Cooper — will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at London, England's Roundhouse venue. Commented Cla...

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PURIFIED IN BLOOD: 'Under Den Svarte Himmel' Video Released

"Under Den Svarte Himmel", the new official video from Norwegian metallers PURIFIED IN BLOOD, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's sophomore full-length album, "Under Black Skies", which was released on June 7 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Ashley Stubbert (a U.S. produ...

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HALFORD: New Single 'Made Of Metal' Now Available

HALFORD, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, has just made another new single, "Made Of Metal", available for paid download at HalfordMusic.com. Those who order the track will receive its accompanying animated video on the clip's worldwide release date of September 13. A 54-second tea...

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SISTER SIN: 'Sound Of The Underground' Video Released

"Sound Of The Underground", the new video from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Richard Frantzén. "Sound Of The Underground" comes off SISTER SIN's second album, "True Sound Of The Underground", which sold around 500 copies in the U...

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VADER Frontman Discusses Forthcoming Album

Polish death metal veterans VADER have set "Return To The Morbid Reich" as the tentative title of their next studio album. According to guitarist/vocalist Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek, the CD will be recorded in March/April 2011 at Hertz Studio in Bialystok, Poland and it will be released in August/Septe...

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SLAYER Performs On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' (Video)

California thrash metal veterans SLAYER performed the song "Hate Worldwide" on the Tuesday, August 10 edition of NBC-TV's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". You can now watch their appearance below. Also available is the web-exclusive performance of the track "Dead Skin Mask". "Hate Worldwide" was nomi...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Discusses Golf Course; Video Available

According to Shropshire Star, a Shropshire golf course designed by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing will be officially unveiled on September 15 when 22 teams, each with a celebrity member, will play at a Lord's Taverners charity golf day at the hall, after which the course will be open to the pub...