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KISS: 'Monster' Commercial Posted Online
Legendary rockers KISS will release their 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 9 through Universal Music Enterprises. Described in a press release as a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album," the CD features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and G...October 4, 2012
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KORN Guitarist Taking FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM On The Road
FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, the heavy and hypnotic new project from Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer, will embark on its first tour beginning October 13 at Brixton South Bay in Redondo Beach, California. This special jaunt will see the group perform four int...October 3, 2012
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Former MISFITS Frontman MICHALE GRAVES Seeks Funding For New CD Project
Former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves is utilizing the Kickstarter project platform to create funding for the new CD project. Graves will enter Soundmine Recording Studio in November to begin tracking his new album, "Vagabond", for a March 21, 2013 release. The CD, which will ve produced by Hydraul...October 3, 2012
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STRIFE: 'Witness A Rebirth' Studio Report - Part 2 (Video)
The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Witness A Rebirth", the new album from the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE, can be seen below. The CD will be released on November 6 via 6131 Records. Some bands leave such an impression on fans that...October 3, 2012
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MARTY FRIEDMAN's 'Tokyo Jukebox Vols. 1 & 2' To Receive U.S. Release In November
After reissuing three acclaimed recent studio albums by legendary hard rock/heavy metal guitarist Marty Friedman over the summer, Prosthetic Records is excited to now introduce North American audiences to the former MEGADETH and CACOPHONY axeman's two "Tokyo Jukebox" albums. Released in Japan in 200...October 3, 2012
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Sued By 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Over Trees
According to TMZ.com, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan is being sued by his his Beverly Hills neighbors, "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane and his wife Rebecca Gayheart, over damage caused to their property by a falling tree. In the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Dane clai...October 3, 2012
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KISS: Two New Songs Available For Streaming
Legendary rockers KISS will release their 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 9 through Universal Music Enterprises. Described in a press release as a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album," the CD features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and G...October 3, 2012
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Drummer JOSH FREESE Quits A PERFECT CIRCLE
After a 13-year run with the band, drummer Josh Freese has decided to leave A PERFECT CIRCLE "with no plans of returning," he writes on his Twitter profile. "Apologies to those inquiring about the upcoming shows," he adds. A PERFECT CIRCLE will perform one show in 2012 — on December 29 at Planet Hol...October 2, 2012
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In Memoriam: BEYOND THE BRIDGE/TRILLIUM Keyboardist SIMON OBERENDER (Video)
Simon Oberender, keyboardist/guitarist of the German progressive metal band BEYOND THE BRIDGE, passed away last week. The cause of death has not been announced. Oberender, who was also the keyboardist for Amanda Somerville's band TRILLIUM, worked at the Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany as a sound...October 1, 2012
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN And SLAYER's KERRY KING Share DIMEBAG Drinking Stories (Video)
Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned on September 7 with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. The night's main band comprised...October 1, 2012
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JEFF LOOMIS: Video Footage Of Cairns Clinic
Fan-filmed video footage of former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis's September 29 clinic at Allans Billy Hyde Cairns in Cairns, Australia can be seen below. Loomis entered the studio in June to record three new tracks. Joe Nurre (SHADED ENMITY),who plays guitar with Loomis in Jeff's solo band, laid...September 29, 2012
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SOUNDGARDEN Drummer Responds To BILLY CORGAN's Comments
SOUNDGARDEN drummer Matt Cameron has responded to comments by Billy Corgan in which the SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman called out Nineties contemporaries, including SOUNDGARDEN, for cashing in with their reunion tours. "There are those bands that are essentially coming back only to make money — playing...September 29, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Third 'Afterglow' Webisode Released
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, will release its third al...September 28, 2012
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No Shortage Of Work For THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's BEN WEINMAN
Since winding down a lengthy summer tour cycle with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, guitarist and band leader Ben Weinman has been busy collaborating with other artists. As one of Spin magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time," in an unanticipated coupling, the multi-instrumentalist recently partn...September 28, 2012
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METALLICA Pays Tribute To Fallen Bassist With Free Concert Download
On the 26th anniversary of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's death, the surviving members of the band have paid tribute to their fallen friend, who was killed in a bus crash in 1986. METALLICA posted a photo of Cliff on the band's official Facebook page accompanied by the caption "We miss you" before...September 28, 2012
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