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HUGHES/THRALL: Debut Album Remaster Due In November
Just ahead of the November release of the newly remastered edition of the classic HUGHES/THRALL album, Glenn Hughes and Pat Thrall have debuted their brand new accompanying web site, www.hughesthrall.com, and their new profile over at MySpace.com. The remaster is now available for pre-order from Ama...October 18, 2006
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL: More Tour Dates Announced
L.A.'s own 2CENTS hit the road with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and BURY YOUR DEAD next month, in support of their Atlantic debut, "Lost At Sea", produced by Matt Hyde (SLAYER, HATEBREED). The CD features "Song for Darrell Abbott", a tribute to the band's hero, late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist...October 18, 2006
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OPETH: London Show To Be Filmed For Possible DVD
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Back home finally! "We had a great time in North America [on the Gigantour]... did some nice shows, especially Philadelphia, since that was our only headline gig. It felt good to sweat a little and parts of the show was like... magic!...October 17, 2006
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MISERY INDEX Extends Headlining Tour
MISERY INDEX has announced several more weeks of U.S. tour dates, extending their current headlining tour in support of their acclaimed new album "Discordia". MISERY INDEX is currently making its way up the East Coast with support from labelmates FUCK THE FACTS and STRONG INTENTION on a Metal Maniac...October 17, 2006
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DAVE LOMBARDO Discusses Playing Live, His Songwriting Contributions To SLAYER
Mike Baronas of GASPetc.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow: GASPetc: I interviewed Paul [Bostaph] back when G.A.S.P. was a print magazine (issue #6) and asked if the band had him compromise his style to sound like yours. Lombard...October 17, 2006
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MUSHROOMHEAD: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
MUSHROOMHEAD has added more dates to its current U.S. tour. The group's schedule is now as follows: Oct. 17 - Whisky, Hollywood CA (all ages) Oct. 18 - Rialto, Tucson AZ (all ages) Oct. 19 - Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque NM (all ages) Oct. 21 - Eck's Saloon, Lakewood CO (all ages) Oct. 22 - The ...October 17, 2006
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OPETH: Italian Dates Announced
Sweden's OPETH has added four Italian dates to its upcoming European tour. They are as follows: Dec. 15 - Milan, ITA @ Live Club Dec. 16 - Ravenna, ITA @ Kojak Dec. 17 - Rome, ITA @ Alpheus Dec. 18 - Treviso, ITA @ New Age As previously reported, the special-edition deluxe version of OPETH's ...October 16, 2006
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JEFF KOLLMAN: New Live Album, Appearance On 'Jimmy Kimmel', Tour With GLENN HUGHES
L.A.-based guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY) will be releasing his fourth solo album, "Guitar Screams Live" on October 23 through Marmaduke Records. Guest musicians include drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES),bassists Paul Shihadeh (SCOTT HENDERSON, SCOTT...October 16, 2006
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Driver Who Hit Pedestrians After BLACK CROWES Concert Indicted On Manslaughter Charge
KGBT 4-TV in Harlingen, TX reports that a 61-year-old woman accused of driving her car into pedestrians after a BLACK CROWES concert in Austin has been indicted on an intoxication manslaughter charge. Mary Dodgen is charged in the death of 32-year-old Austin criminal defense lawyer Jeff Wilson. He s...October 12, 2006
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BRUCE KULICK Guitar Auction: Rock The Classroom
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has donated an autographed quilted-maple top LTD EC-200 guitar to the Rock the Classroom fundraiser Point and Click Ball. Here's a little info about the Rock the Classroom organization and their mission: "Rock The Classroom brings di...October 12, 2006
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California Death-Metal-Fan-Turned-al-Qaida-Spokesperson Charged With Treason
The Associated Press reports that American al-Qaida spokesman Adam Yahiye Gadahn (photo) (also known as "Azzam the American") — a U.S. citizen from Southern California who wrote in a web posting that he was obsessed for a time with "demonic heavy metal music" before moving to Orange County and disco...October 11, 2006
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DREAM THEATER: 'Score' DVD Certified Platinum!
DREAM THEATER's "Score" two-DVD set has been officially certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The set, which sold more than 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart, contains...October 11, 2006
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CONSTRUCDEAD: In Pre-Production Mode
CONSTRUCDEAD, the Swedish band featuring TERROR 2000 drummer Erik Thyselius, has issued the following update: "We've been kinda busy recording pre-production songs for the upcoming album. Most of the songs are finished. Now we just need to get them to Jocke Skog (producer) and make sure he likes the...October 10, 2006
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Says Black Metal Scene 'Used To Be Much More Diverse'
CRADLE OF FILTH's official web site has been updated with a question-and-answer session with the group's frontman, Dani Filth, about the band's upcoming album, "Thornography". A few excerpts follow: Q: Why the title "Thornography"? Dani: "Funnily enough, we had a few titles in consideration for this...October 10, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman Pissing In The Wind
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "What is the big deal with discussing stuff like economical system or religion? "It's amusing how people are so eager to attack as soon as anyone simply sets about and types the right trigger words. Sometimes I...October 9, 2006
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