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SLIPKNOT: New Band Photo Posted Online
The UK branch of Roadrunner Records has posted a new teaser photograph from a recent SLIPKNOT photo shoot on the splash page of its web site. It is not presently clear if the picture in question is a preview of the new series of masks which the Des Moines, Iowa-based metal giants will ...April 21, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK's KKB: '1974' Samples Available
Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will release a collection of recordings from September 1974 at the New York Kiss Expo on May 3, and then make it available directly from his web site as a strictly limited hand-signed and numbered edition. According to a press release, "...April 21, 2008
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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER: 'I Plan On Continuing Exactly In The Artistic Vein Of CELTIC FROST'
Former CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "It was not my departure from CELTIC FROST which caused the group's inexorable demise. It was the group's inexorable demise which caused my departure. "CELTIC FROST's approach was unlike any other...April 20, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'If You Like What We Do, You Will Love This Record'
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED recently entered PUK studio in Denmark to begin recording their new album with producer Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, etc),who has previously worked with the group on their two previous albums, "rEVOLVEr" and "The Dead Eye". Commented voc...April 20, 2008
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BRET MICHAELS: New Solo Album Track Listing Revealed
POISON frontman Bret Michaels will release a new solo album, entitled "Rock My World", on June 3. The track listing for the CD which appears to contain mostly previously released materal is as follows: 01. Go That Far 02. Driven 03. Fallen 04. Raine 05. Bittersweet 06. Start Again 07. Songs Of Life...April 19, 2008
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Bassist TOM HAMILTON says AEROSMITH Is In 'Album Mode'
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has issued the following update: "I thought I'd write and talk about some of the stuff that's going on these days. "We're really excited about the Guitar Hero thing and have been hammering away at helping it all get ready. I thought making records was complicated! "I'm...April 18, 2008
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TRITON ENIGMA: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
Open Grave Records has made the debut album from Sweden-based band TRITON ENIGMA, entitled "Black Lies", available for streaming in its entirety at this location. "Black Lies" was released this past Tuesday via Open Grave. TRITON ENIGMA was formed in 2005 as a side project for Ronnie Bergersthl (WOR...April 18, 2008
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DISTURBED Frontman Calls HILLARY CLINTON 'A Liar', Says His 'Heart Is With OBAMA'
The German edition of Metal Hammer recently conducted a short interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman about the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What do you think about the next presidential election in the USA? Draiman: "This may be the fir...April 18, 2008
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PAUL GILBERT: 'Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar' E-Card Available
Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) released his new solo album, "Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar", in the U.S. on April 8 via Shrapnel Records. The CD, which came out in Japan on January 23, features "11 new tracks of my most ferocious, emotional, musical, and creative guitar playing ever," acc...April 18, 2008
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SKINLAB: 'SkinnedAlive!' Sample Posted Online
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB will release their new live album, "SkinnedAlive!", on April 29 via BCD Music Group. The CD was recorded on June 3, 2007 at The Metro in Oakland, California. A track from the LP, "Slave the Way", can be heard on the band's MySpace page. Check out ...April 15, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Will Not Be Appearing In Any Reality TV Show
GUNS N' ROSES has dismissed as false a recent Internet report that a TV network has proposed an idea for a reality series involving the group's frontman Axl Rose. In an official statement released via the group's web site, longtime Rose associate Del James writes, "Despite rumors floating around the...April 15, 2008
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THE BERZERKER Begins Work On New Album
Australian grind deviants THE BERZERKER have commenced work on their fifth album, tentatively due later in the year. A two-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring footage of some of the early recording sessions can be viewed below. THE BERZERKER has so far released four full-length albums: "The Berze...April 14, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'; Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons made a surprise guest appearance on last night's (April 11) edition of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC-TV. Watch the skit below. The third season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" premiered last month on the A&E network. According to Reality TV World, thi...April 12, 2008
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SKINLAB: New Shows Announced
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "First off, we're super-stoked to announce our return to Hawaii. It's been nearly 10 years since our last trip over with our boys in PISSING RAZORS and local faves CRUCIBLE. Well,...April 11, 2008
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SOILENT GREEN: 'Antioxidant' Video Posted Online
"Antioxidant", the new video from southern sludge grind-metallers SOILENT GREEN, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on March 4, 2008 with prolific director David Brodsky (GOATWHORE, THE RED CHORD, HATE ETERNAL). The track comes off the group's new album, "Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of C...April 10, 2008
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