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FIREHOUSE Guitarist To Release 'Deep South' Solo Album
With his guitar work as a member of FIREHOUSE, Bill Leverty set the rock world ablaze with his fiery riffs and solos. But Leverty is no one-trick pony, as evidenced by his new solo release, "Deep South". Instead of focusing on the arena-ready rockers that his full-time band specializes in, "Deep Sou...June 8, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: 'Our Ticket Sales Are The Strongest They've Been For 20 Years'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott recently spoke to ThisIsNottingham.co.uk about the band's appearance at this year's Download festival, which is set to take place June 12-14 in the United Kingdom. "When you look at the bill for the first two days, you wouldn't have expected that at any Donington I w...June 8, 2009
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SLIPKNOT: Performance, Interview Footage From ROCK AM RING Available
Professionally filmed video footage of SLIPKNOT's June 6, 2009 performance at the Rock Am Ring festival in Nürburgring, Germany can be viewed below. Also available is an interview with the band's percussionist, Shawn "Clown" Crahan. SLIPKNOT's video for the song "Sulfur" was shot on March 9 in the L...June 7, 2009
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EXODUS, SACRED OATH Frontmen Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'
Vocalist Rob Dukes of the classic thrash masters EXODUS and vocalist/guitarist Rob Thorne of the reunited traditional metallers SACRED OATH were interviewed for this week's edition of "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. A one-minute trailer for "Assorted Atrocities"...June 6, 2009
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INFINITUM OBSCURE Announces New Album Title Change
Mexican death metallers INFINITUM OBSCURE entered Skull Seven Studios in North Hollywood, California on May 29 with renowned producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, MORBID ANGEL, W.A.S.P., OMEN, BITCH, LIZZY BORDEN, ATROPHY) to begin recording their second album. Entitled "Sub Atris Caelis" (the working titl...June 5, 2009
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TED NUGENT Receives 'Defender Of Freedom Award' At NRA National Convention
Multi-platinum guitar icon, author, outspoken activist, outdoorsman and TV personality Ted Nugent was honored with the "2009 General Edward J. Bronars Defender Of Freedom Award," presented by Taurus International during the 138th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Phoenix, Arizona May 16. Ted — rec...June 5, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Says Band Will Have New Studio Recording Available By October
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY will perform at this year's installment of the Loud Park festival, set to take place October 17-18 at Makuhari Messe, a convention center in Japan located in the western region of Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo. Commented guitarist Michael Amott: "We're...June 5, 2009
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MOTH EATER To Enter Studio This Month
MOTH EATER, the Beers Village, New York-based metal/doom band featuring guitarist John Conley of SCAR CULTURE, Dave Ardolina and Buckshot of DIRTY RIG, and vocalist John Alaia, will make its live debut on Friday, June 5 at the Ace Of Clubs in New York City at 10:00 p.m. Also appearing on the bill ar...June 4, 2009
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RATT, EXTREME Tour Dates Announced
Celebrated rock pioneers RATT and EXTREME have teamed up to bring you this summer's most rockin' tour lineup. The tour, which will feature sets from both bands with RATT closing, kicks off on July 12 in Amarillo, Texas and runs through August 7 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It will cross the U.S....June 4, 2009
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Revamped THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER Back On The HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Bill
Lead vocalist Gord "The Exalted Piledriver" Kirchin of the Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has announced that the group is back on the billing of this year's Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 23-25, 2009 in in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Add...June 4, 2009
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FOZZY: New Demo Sample Available
An audio sample of the demo version of the new FOZZY song "Martyr No More" is available for streaming as part of the new FOZZY podcast, which can be found on the band's MySpace page. "Martyr No More" will appear on FOZZY's fourth album, "Chasing The Grail", tentatively due before the end of ...June 4, 2009
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DISTURBED Guitarist: Don't Call Us 'Nu Metal'
JB Martell and Heavy Metal Momma of We Love Metal recently conducted an interview with guitarist Dan Donegan of DISTURBED. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. We Love Metal: A lot of people on the Internet call DISTURBED "nu" metal. Do you consider yourself nu metal? Dan: Well, I think...June 3, 2009
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TED NUGENT To Present At CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Ted Nugent and Kid Rock are among the presenters at this year's CMT Music Awards, which will be held June 16 at Nashville's Sommet Center and will be telecast live on CMT and CMT.com at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by actor-comedian Bill Engvall, the event will also include performances by TRACE ADKINS, JAS...June 2, 2009
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PRIMAL FEAR's '16.6' Lands On German Chart
"16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)", the new album from German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 46. This marks the second highest chart entry in the history of PRIMAL FEAR. "16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)" recen...June 2, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY To Tour Australia With SUFFOCATION, WINDS OF PLAGUE
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY will return to Australia in November for a phenomenal headlining tour. Direct support on the dates will come from New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION. Also appearing on the bill is WINDS OF PLAGUE. Commented ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "We're...June 2, 2009
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