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MATT SORUM Discusses 'Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head' Album

Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT, CAMP FREDDY) about the DEEP PURPLE tribute album "Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head", which features a contribution from Sorum's new project, KINGS OF CHA...

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A LIFE ONCE LOST: More 'Ecstatic Trance' Studio Footage Posted Online

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's A LIFE ONCE LOST will release its sixth opus, "Ecstatic Trance", on October 23 in North America and on November 16 in the rest of the world via Season Of Mist. The CD was recorded at Planet Red studios in Richmond, Virginia with producer Andreas Magnusson (THE BLACK DAHL...

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GOD SEED's KING OV HELL: 'I Have Never Viewed Myself As Part Of Any Metal Culture'

Métal Obscur recently conducted an interview with former GORGOROTH and current GOD SEED bassist King Ov Hell (real name: Tom Cato Visnes). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Métal Obscur: You took everyone by surprise earlier this year when you announced the resurrection of GOD SEED, w...

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IRON MAIDEN: Stockholm Concert Sells Out In Record-Breaking Time

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are not only the first international act to announce their appearance at the magnificent national stadium in Stockholm — Friends Arena — they are also the first rock band to sell it out! Spectacular ticket demand for MAIDEN was once again so great that the Jul...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'It's Not Just A PANTERA Book'

Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and BloodyDisgusting.com writer Corey Mitchell recently secured a deal with Jeremie Ruby-Strauss, senior editor at Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books imprint, for Anselmo's autobiography, which will tentatively be titled "Mouth For Wa...

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BROKEN HOPE Taps PSYCHOTIC GARDENING Vocalist For Canadian Shows (Video)

Reunited death metallers BROKEN HOPE utilized the services of vocalist Chuck Labossiere (PSYCHOTIC GARDENING, EYAM, SERRATED SCALPEL, IMMORTAL POSSESSION) for the Canadian leg of the "Carnival Of Death" tour with OBITUARY last month because the band's current touring singer, Damian Leski of GORGASM,...

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D.R.I. Guitarist Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Founding member and guitarist Spike Cassidy of hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) underwent emergency surgery late last week for a severe blockage caused by the reversal surgery he had just three weeks earlier. He is now in a regular hospital room being watched closely...

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ANAAL NATHRAKH: New Song Available For Streaming

"Of Fire, And Fucking Pigs", a brand new song from England's ANAAL NATHRAKH, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Vanitas", which will be released on November 6 via Candlelight Records. Produced by Mick Kenney (BLEEDING THROUGH, INGESTED),the CD carr...

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Norwegian Black Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS Announce Lineup Change

Norwegian black metallers CREST OF DARKNESS have announced a change in lineup that sees the departure of Kjell Arne Hubred after seven years with the band, and the arrival of DJEVELKULT guitarist Jan Fredrik Solheim to replace him. "It's sad to be saying goodbye to Kjell Arne after all this time," s...

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JON LORD's Family Warns Against Pirate T-Shirts Exploiting DEEP PURPLE Legend's Passing

According to a posting on late DEEP PURLE keyboardist Jon Lord's official web site, Jon's family has been informed that someone has been selling unofficial T-shirts at gigs and online regarding Jon's passing. They would like to make it very clear that this has nothing to do with the family or DEEP P...

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ELECTRIC HELLRIDE Signs With MIGHTY MUSIC

Danish metallers ELECTRIC HELLRIDE have inked a deal with Mighty Music. The band's debut album, "Hate.Control.Manipulate", will be released on November 26. The CD was recorded and mixed at Dead Rat Studio by Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE, THE KANDIDATE). ELECTRIC HELLRIDE is a band with deep roots in th...

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'Metal Masters 4': Another Video Interview Posted Online

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...

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CHTON: 'The Devil Builds' Audio Samples Available

A two-minute YouTube clip containing audio samples of several of the songs that will appear on "The Devil Builds", the new album from Norwegian death metallers CHTON, is available below. The video footage featured in the teaser was filmed at the band's concert at the 2012 Inferno Festival. This perf...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Remembers JOHN BONHAM (Video)

While promoting his "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath" book at the end of last year, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke to Artisan News about his good friend, late LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham, who as of today has been gone 32 years. In the clip below, Iommi...

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IRON MAIDEN To Become First Rock Band To Play Stockholm's Friends Arena

On July 13, 2013, IRON MAIDEN's "Maiden England" tour will hit Sweden, where the band will play at the magnificent national stadium in Stockholm — Friends Arena! This is the first rock show ever to be announced at this brand new 50,000-capacity venue. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, October 2 at...