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FINNTROLL Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL have inked a three-album, worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band entered Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki in late July to begin recording its as-yet-untitled fifth album for an early 2010 release. Commented Jens Prueter, head of A&R at Century Media Eu...September 3, 2009
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DIMMU BORGIR: 'We Have Put Up With Unprofessionalism And Bad Live Performances For Years'
Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following statement regarding the recent departures of keyboardist Mustis (real name: Øyvind Mustaparta) and bassist/clean vocalist ICS Vortex (real name: Simen Hestnæs): "Man, what a shitstorm response! "Too bad all the shit is throw...September 2, 2009
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CROSSBREED To Release 'KE 101' This Month
Florida industrial metal act CROSSBREED will release its new album, "KE 101", on September 15, 2009 through Driven Music Group, the independent label founded by former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. The band has also scheduled a series of warm-up dates in September before embarking on a full-sca...September 2, 2009
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CALIBAN: 'Say Hello To Tragedy' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Say Hello To Tragedy", the seventh album from the German metalcore band CALIBAN, sold around 550 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at No. 97 on the Top New...September 2, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD Explains Lack Of North American Headlining Tour In Support Of 'The Blackening'
Some of MACHINE HEAD's U.S.-based fans have been wondering why the San Francisco Bay Area metal band has not yet announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of "The Blackening" — despite the fact that the album is now two and a half years old. In a posting on MACHINE HEAD's official message board, t...September 1, 2009
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CALIBAN's 'Say Hello To Tragedy' Lands On German Chart
"Say Hello To Tragedy", the seventh album from the German metalcore band CALIBAN, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 36. The LP also landed at No. 71 on the official Download chart. Commented the group: "We would like to take the opportunity and thank everybody for the great supp...September 1, 2009
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Former HANOI ROCKS Frontman To Guest On New KINETIK CONTROL Album
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe makes a guest appearance on the forthcoming sophomore album from the Finnish rock/metal act KINETIK CONTROL, entitled "Only Truth Remains". According to KINETIK CONTROL's official bio, the new CD sees the band pursuing a "more guitar-driven and more rock" d...August 31, 2009
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Interviewed By TERRORIZER Magazine
Jenn Selby of Terrorizer magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH prior to the band's performance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch the seven...August 31, 2009
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DESTRUCTION Guitarist Breaks Finger
Guitarist Mike Sifringer of German thrashers DESTRUCTION broke his finger in Belgium last week. "Yes, sad but true, the middle finger on the left hand is broken, the ring finger is cracked," the guitarist says. "I have to pause and rest my hand for at least two weeks, so no complications can occur."...August 31, 2009
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U.D.O.'s 'Dominator' Cracks German Top 30
"Dominator", the new album from U.D.O. — the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — has entered the official chart in the group's home country at position No. 27. This marks the highest German chart entry in U.D.O.'s history. Released on August 21 via AFM Records, "Dom...August 31, 2009
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CANDLEMASS: Footage From Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of CANDLEMASS' August 28, 2009 performance at the Hole In The Sky festival in Bergen, Norway can be viewed below (courtesy of "OndeOrm"). According to Metalzone.gr, CANDLEMASS' previously announced October 2009 shows in Greece (in Thessaloniki on October 3 and in Athens on O...August 31, 2009
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SONIC SYNDICATE: First Video Footage With New Singer Posted Online
Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have uploaded a new Sonic TV webisode featuring the first footage with the band's newest member, 23-year-old British singer Nathan James Biggs (formerly of THE HOLLOW EARTH THEORY). "People from all over the world sent in demos when we announced that we were...August 31, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD To Tour Europe With HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH And ALL SHALL PERISH
Since the release of "The Blackening" in March of 2007, San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have toured incessantly, playing more than 300 shows in support of the Grammy-nominated album. And while this three-year-long album cycle has seen MACHINE HEAD share U.S. and European stages as main...August 31, 2009
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Former DIMMU BORGIR Keyboardist Claims He Was Fired Via Text Message
Mustis (real name: Øyvind Mustaparta),the former keyboardist for the Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR, has released the following statement: "Attention to all the worldwide fans of my work with DIMMU BORGIR: I feel that I must begin my note to you all by saying that your dedication...August 30, 2009
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OTEP Frontwoman: 'To Me, There Really Isn't Much Difference Between A Written Poem And A Song'
FMQB recently conducted an interview with OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya. An excerpt from the chat follows below. FMQB: It sounds like you are going in a little bit of a different direction on this album. Did you try some new things vocally? Otep: It's a culmination of everything that I've ever done a...August 30, 2009
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