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TRIVIUM Checked For Swine Flu In Japan; Video Available
Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM were stuck on the plane to Japan after being quarantined while officials checked passengers for the H1N1 virus (a.k.a. swine flu). Bassist Paolo Gregoletto's video documentation of the experience can be viewed below. According to CNN, the number of confirmed swine flu...May 5, 2009
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CHIMAIRA's 'The Infection' Lands On German Chart
CHIMAIRA's new album, "The Infection", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 85. The CD sold 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at No. 30 on The Billboard 200 chart. CHIMAIRA's previous album, "Resurrection", opened with 16,000 copies back i...May 5, 2009
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'Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006' Free Chapter Available
Bazillion Points Books is offering a free download of "Chapter 5. The Upward Spiral", excerpted from the newly released North American edition of "Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006", by Mape Ollila. Joining the book in progress at the start of 2000 during the aftermath of "Ocea...May 4, 2009
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SLIPKNOT's JORDISON Announces New Signature Stick with PRO-MARK
SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison has signed on to become the newest member of the Pro-Mark family. Pro-Mark will be releasing Joey's signature stick on May 15! Joey went as far as to put his own blood right in the ink that will be printed on every stick. Commented Joey: "The first wood stick I ever played ....May 4, 2009
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'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' Returning To A&E For An All-New Season
Legendary rock god multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E's hit unscripted series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 15-episode season k...May 4, 2009
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DARKTHRONE's FENRIZ Discusses Upcoming Album
U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine recently conducted an interview with Fenriz (real name: Gylve Fenris Nagell),the drummer and lyricist of the two-piece Norwegian black metal band DARKTHRONE. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Terrorizer: So where are you at with the next DARKTHRONE album? Fenriz: We...May 3, 2009
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GRAHAM BONNET Featured On 'Lyraka - Music From a Mermaid Empire'; Another Clip Available
Legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) is featured on "Lyraka - Music From a Mermaid Empire", a highlights CD featuring songs from the "Lyraka" movie. According to the filmmakers, Bonnet is the voice of the musical narrator throughout the 3D animation movie (proj...May 3, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Singer To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, May 22 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time at...May 1, 2009
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Frontman Discusses Upcoming Album
Steven K. of Swigged! recently conducted an interview with Tony Foresta, lead singer of the Richmond-based metal act MUNICIPAL WASTE. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Swigged!: It's been about two years since the release of "The Art of Partying". What has the band been up to since? Tony: Tour...May 1, 2009
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SHADOWS FALL Singer Explains Band's Decision To Form Own Label
Vocalist Brian Fair of Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL recently spoke to Noisecreep about the band's decision to form their own label in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group and Ferret Music. "We had an amazing run with Century Media that opened up many doors and taught...May 1, 2009
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U.D.O.: 'Infected' Single Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled
U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, is currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2007's "Mastercutor", tentatively titled "Dominator". An August 21 release via AFM Records is expected. A limited-edition single, "Infected", will precede the full...April 30, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Bassist On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Things Are Peaceful Between Us'
Kris Melton of Rock Fist Reviews recently conducted an interview with bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5, HAIL!). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Fist Reviews: Dave Mustaine was the original guitarist for METALLICA. While MEGADETH gained fame, they never received quite the sa...April 30, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY: Swine Flu Forces Mexican Cancellation
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...April 30, 2009
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NEAERA: CD-Release Concert To Be Filmed
German extreme metal outfit NEAERA will have its May 29 CD-release concert at Sputnikhalle in Münster, Germany professionally filmed for possible release. Commented the band: "We will publish the material later as live clips through our MySpace site and our homepage. It's also possible that we relea...April 30, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...April 29, 2009
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