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BYFROST: 'Black Earth' Artwork Unveiled
Norwegian extreme metallers BYFROST will release their debut full-length album, "Black Earth", in the spring via Painkiller Records. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Christian Sloan Hall — who has previously worked with TESTAMENT, DIMMU BORGIR and SLAYER — and can be viewed below. "Black...February 15, 2010
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BILLY IDOL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
BILLY IDOL has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US) BILLY IDOL (U...February 14, 2010
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Former KIK TRACEE Guitarist To Release Solo Album
Garage Recordings has announced the release of the first solo CD, "No Apologies", from Rob Grad. Grad has been in two successful bands. His first, KIK TRACEE, was signed to RCA Records without even a demo. Their touring included opening slots with BON JOVI, JOE WALSH, and BODY COUNT. His second band...February 13, 2010
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MELIAH RAGE And STEEL ASSASSIN To Host 'The Metal Zone'
Anthony Nichols from MELIAH RAGE will co-host this week's "The Metal Zone" show, which airs on the 94 FM WHJY station out of Providence, Rhode Island. Join him Saturday night, February 13 from midnight to 2:00 a.m. along with STEEL ASSASSIN's John Falzone and Mike Mooney, as well as John Jacobs from...February 12, 2010
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SLAYER Drummer To Guest On APOCALYPTICA's New Album
Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA just announced a summer debut for their latest metal-inspired creation. The new album will follow up their chart-topping release "Worlds Collide" (2007) featuring the #1 Billboard single "I Don't Care" produced by Howard Benson (MOTÖRHEAD, PAPA ROACH, SEPULTURA). T...February 12, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
GUNS N' ROSES has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (US) D-A-D (DK)...February 12, 2010
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GARY MOORE To Perform Hard Rock Set At SWEDEN ROCK Festival
It's finally happening — Gary Moore is coming to Sweden Rock festival TO PLAY HARD ROCK! The Northern Irish guitar legend has, obviously, been playing blues (and certain other things) for two decades now. But in Sweden, home of Gary's arguably most devoted fan base, he is still primarily remembered...February 11, 2010
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HAIL!: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Foxboro Photo Shoot Posted Online
On January 27, photographer Jeremy Saffer did a photo shoot with HAIL! — the all-star band featuring bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed chameleon drummer Mike Portnoy...February 11, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Interviewed On 'Metaleater' Radio Show; Audio Available
The "Metaleater" radio show conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on January 18, 2010. The chat is now available for streaming in three parts below. JUDAS PRIEST was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual...February 11, 2010
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HOLY GRAIL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Los Angeles metal quintet HOLY GRAIL (formerly known as SORCERER) has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY BROILERS...February 11, 2010
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SLAYER, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Confirmed For Spain's BILBAO BBK LIVE Festival
SLAYER, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and RISE AGAINST are among the newly confirmed bands for the fifth edition of the Bilbao BBK Live festival, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 Kobetamendi (in the outskirts of Bilbao),Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 8: RAMMSTEIN SL...February 11, 2010
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Returning MEGADETH Bassist Says He And MUSTAINE 'Have A Greater Appreciation For Each Other'
Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, along with the band's drummer Shawn Drover, were interviewed for a special edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABB...February 10, 2010
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman Interviewed By METAL BLADE RECORDS CEO
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel recently sat down for a chat with Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER about the third installment of the band's cover series, "Graveyard Classics 3". Fans will definitely want to tune in for some insight into the album, why the cover songs were...February 10, 2010
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HAIL! To Play Dates In Turkey, Estonia, Finland Without DAVID ELLEFSON
HAIL!, the all-star band whose most recent incarnation included bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed chameleon drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),has issued the foll...February 10, 2010
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CONTRIVE To Support DEVIN TOWNSEND In Australia
Melbourne, Australia trio CONTRIVE will support Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) on his tour of Australia in March. Devin handled the mixing duties on CONTRIVE's forthcoming second album, "The Internal Dialogue", in August 20...February 10, 2010
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