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DREAM THEATER Drummer Responds To MASTODON's 'Stupid Remarks'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has responded to remarks made by MASTODON's Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher in the November 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine in which they stated that DREAM THEATER "have a little Chinese girl playing bass" and "dress all gay." Hinds also went on to say, "They wea...

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ELDRITCH Sets Working Title For New Album

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH has set "Blackeneday" as the working title of its seventh album, tentatively due next May. ELDRITCH's sixth album, "Neighbourhell", was released this past February. The recordings for the follow-up to 2004's "Portrait of the Abyss Within" were done...

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RAINBOW: Live In Düsseldorf 1976' To Arrive In November

According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy, the second of three shows from RAINBOW's September 1976 tour of Germany, newly mixed from the multi-tracks, is nearing release, and follows the pattern set by the previously issued Cologne recordings. Only one track from this particular gig is be...

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MEGADETH: Water Bottle Incident Nearly Derails Salt Lake City Concert

MEGADETH's concert in Salt Lake City Friday night (Sept. 15) as part of Gigantour 2006 came to a sudden halt a couple of songs into the band's set after an unidentified "fan" reportedly threw a water bottle at the soundboard, which caused the equipment to malfunction. "Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH mainm...

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P.O.D. To Release 'Greatest Hits' Album

P.O.D. will release a "greatest hits" collection, aptly titled "Greatest Hits - The Atlantic Years", on November 21 through Rhino Records. The CD is expected to contain 17 tracks, including two new songs — a previously unreleased track from the "Testify" sessions (helmed by Glen Ballard),and a new...

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VELVET REVOLVER Photography Included In Los Angeles Exhibit

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com reports: From next Thursday, September 21, you can check out photographer Karl Larsen's work at his premiere Los Angeles exhibit at The Shooting Gallery. In addition to his photos of music artists, fashion and portraits, Karl has captured some of the most...

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BELPHEGOR Confirmed For European X-MAS FESTIVALS Tour

Austrian extreme black/death metal outfit BELPHEGOR has been confirmed for the X-Mas Festivals European tour, set to begin in early December. Also appearing on the bill are SIX FEET UNDER, GOREFEST, CATARACT, KRISIUN and DARZAMAT. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Dec. 08 - D - Berlin @ Fritz D...

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SOUFLY's MARC RIZZO Holding Guitar Clinics Nationwide

On SOULFLY's upcoming U.S. tour with FULL BLOWN CHAOS, INCITE, SCARS OF TOMORROW and WICKED WISDOM — which begins September 18 in San Diego — fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with guitarist Marc Rizzo before many of the shows. Marc will be holding a number of free guitar clinic...

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HIRAX Guitarist LANCE HARRISON: New Album Will Be Another Truly Old-School Classic

D-Day's Revenge recently conducted an interview with HIRAX guitarist Lance Harrison. A few excerpts from the chat follow: D-Day: You've just pretty recently joined HIRAX along with your brother, Steve. How did the opportunity come about? Was there alot of auditioning or did they already know you and...

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TO/DIE/FOR: First 'Opening The Wounds Tour' Dates Announced

Finnish goth metallers TO/DIE/FOR will team up with DAS SCHEIT, SINAMORE and INDIGO CHILD for the European "Opening The Wounds Tour" beginning in November. Tentative dates so far are as follows: Nov. 15 - (D) Hamburg - Markthalle Nov. 16 - (D) Berlin - K 17 Nov. 18 - (A) Wien - TBA Nov. 25 ...

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DEICIDE Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA: 'Quitting DEATH Was A Very Big Mistake'

Killing Spree Records recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Killing Spree Records: How did you end up as the new guitarist for DEICIDE? Ralph: I was not happy with the direction...

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SOULFLY Mainman To Guest On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO's 'Hard Attack'

SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera (ex-SEPULTURA) will phone into Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack next week from his Arizona home for an exclusive interview with Jose Mangin about his recent reunion with brother and former SEPULTURA bandmate Igor Cavalera. Listen in to hear all about Max and Igor com...

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DELUSIVE Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Swedish death/thrash metal band DELUSIVE has parted ways with singer Robin Niklasson. "Due to circumstances, Robin is kicked out of DELUSIVE," drummer Tommy Lindström writes in a statement. "We wish him good luck in the future! "As [you] might [have] notice[d], we are searching for a new lead singer...

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DEICIDE Frontman On JON NÖDVEIDT's Suicide: 'Only Cowards And Losers Choose That Option'

DEICIDE members Glen Benton and Steve Asheim recently answered 20 questions submitted by fans via the Earache Records web site. A few excerpts follow: Q: How do you see the recent suicide of DISSECTION's leader Jon Nödveidt? It seems it was a suicide in order to respect his own Satanic beliefs. How...

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RUFFIANS: European Tour Dates Announced

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has announced the following European dates: Nov. 17 - Headbangers Ballroom - Hamburg, GER Nov. 19 - Bat Cave - Tilburg, NETH Nov. 22 - Rock City - Zurich, SWI Nov. 24 - Die Halle...