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THE CULT Singer: I Don't Want My Legacy To Be 'Sonic Temple'
In July, THE CULT will kick off an international tour on which the band will play its seminal, 1985 "Love" album from start to finish. The "Love" album is viewed by fans and worldwide media as THE CULT's pre-eminent release. From the immediately recognizable opening notes of "She Sells Sanctuary", t...June 1, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I'm Not A Dungeons-And-Dragons Writer'
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with merican heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Several excerpts from the chat follow below. On how his solo debut, "Pla...June 1, 2009
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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members Release New Messages Via TheLiveLine
TheLiveLine has new updates from MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine (call 866.597.6342) and drummer Shawn Drover (call 877.388.3786),as well as TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy (call 888.636.7611). For more information, click here. About TheLiveLine: In the spring of 2008, Dave Mustaine and frie...May 30, 2009
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BOLT THROWER, BENEDICTION To Team Up For Birmingham Show
U.K.-based extreme metal veterans BOLT THROWER and BENEDICTION will team up for a rare live show on August 29 at the Asylum in Birmingham, England. For more information, visit www.theasylumvenue.co.uk. BOLT THROWER indefinitely postponed plans to record a new studio album after the band realized tha...May 30, 2009
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SUSPERIA Interviewed In London; Video Available
James Young of Soundshock.Net conducted an interview with Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA before the band's May 22, 2009 concert at the O2 Islington Academy in London, England. Watch the chat in two parts below. SUSPERIA enlisted Bernt Fjellestad from fellow Norwegian band GUARDIANS OF TIME to stand in...May 29, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Play My Game", the first solo album from powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales...May 27, 2009
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MR. BIG Bassist On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) was the featured guest on this past weekend's (May 23) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in two parts below. "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:00 p.m. E...May 27, 2009
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SUSPERIA's 'Attitude' Lands On Norwegian Chart
"Attitude", the fifth album from Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 28. "Attitude" was released on May 19 via Candlelight Records (one day earlier internationally). The follow-up to 2007's "Cut From Stone" was recorded in Norway and wa...May 27, 2009
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KISS Frontman Comments On 'American Idol' Appearance
KISS performed their classic songs "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock And Roll All Nite" on the May 20 season finale of "American Idol", the annual reality show and singing competition. They were introduced by finalist Adam Lambert, who sang the KISS classic "Beth" prior to the band taking the stage (wit...May 26, 2009
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SUICIDE SILENCE, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
SUICIDE SILENCE and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are among the 27 new bands to be confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Newly confirmed acts: 13 RIOTS ATTACK! ATTACK! BILLY BOY ON POISON BLEED FROM WITHIN FEI COMODO FLOOD OF RED FOREVER NE...May 26, 2009
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WARRIOR SOUL: 'Destroy The War Machine' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Destroy The War Machine", the new album from WARRIOR SOUL, can be viewed below. Due on July 14 via Acetate Records through MVD Audio, the eight-song album, which was originally released last year under the title "Chinese Democracy", includes a cover of IGGY POP's "Knocking 'Em...May 25, 2009
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist, JACKYL Frontman On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio and JACKYL frontman Jesse James Dupree were interviewed on this past Saturday's (May 23) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for download an as MP3 audio file at this location. "Maximum Threshold" is an...May 25, 2009
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MR. BIG Guitarist On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert was the featured guest on this past weekend's (May 23) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in three parts below. "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 a.m. EST at www.cmsr...May 25, 2009
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SUSPERIA: London Footage Posted Online
Soundshock.Net has uploaded quality video footage of Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA performing the song "Home Sweet Hell" on May 22, 2009 at the O2 Islington Academy in London, England. Watch the clip below. SUSPERIA has enlisted Bernt Fjellestad from fellow Norwegian band GUARDIANS OF TIME to stand i...May 24, 2009
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ROB HALFORD: 'I've Always Had Fun With Costume Changes With JUDAS PRIEST'
PlanetOut, the leading gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender online community, recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PlanetOut: Rob, you're such a style icon. How did you first develop what would become the metal "un...May 24, 2009
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