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SYMPHONY X Guitarist Interviewed On Croatia's 'Metal Eye' (Video)
Guitarist Michael Romeo of North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X was interviewed by the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Ljubljana, Slovenia on March 10, 2011 as part of the "Power Of Metal" European tour with NEVERMORE, PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, MERCENARY and THAUROROD...April 23, 2011
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SYMPHONY X: New Song Available For Streaming
"The End Of Innocence", a brand new song from North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X, can be streamed on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's ninth studio album, "Iconoclast", which will be released in Europe on June 17 and in North America on June 21 via Nucle...April 22, 2011
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Loss Of JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATT LAPORTE Mourned By His Bandmates
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It is with great heartache and sorrow that we relay the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, guitarist and brother Matthew LaPorte. "Matt passed away in his home shortly after...April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Says 'Breakdown In Working Relationship' Led To His Exit From JUDAS PRIEST
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Dear friends, "It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. "Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured tha...April 21, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI To Perform At BEV BEVAN's 'Walk Of Stars' Ceremony
According to BirminghamMail.net, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is among the musicians who will join former BLACK SABBATH/ELO drummer Bev Bevan on stage at Birmingham, England's Gatecrasher club next Thursday. Bevan will be the 22nd celebrity honored on the Broad Street Walk Of Stars i...April 21, 2011
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Current/Former Member Of WHITESNAKE, DIO, MSG Perform At ''80s Rockers For Japan' (Video)
Former and current members of HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, GUNS N' ROSES, WHITESNAKE and RATT, are among the musicians who took part in the '80s Rockers For Japan benefit concert on Saturday, April 16 at Harper's in Tarzana, California. Organized by singer Terry Ilous (XYZ, GREAT WHITE),the show feature...April 21, 2011
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WYKKED WYTCH Completes Recording New Album
Florida-based extreme metallers WYKKED WYTCH have finished recording their fifth album, now titled "The Ultimate Deception", at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, California with engineer Daniel Castleman (AS I LAY DYING, WINDS OF PLAGUE). The final mix will be completed in May with mastering by Alan Do...April 21, 2011
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Original TROUBLE Drummer JEFF 'OLY' OLSON Interviewed (Audio)
Original TROUBLE drummer and RETRO GRAVE mainman Jeff "Oly" Olson was recently interviewed by Rock My Monkey. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. RETRO GRAVE will make its live debut at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City this Saturday, April 23. Doors open at ...April 20, 2011
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METALLICA Officially Confirmed For Quebec's Summer Festival
METALLICA has been officially confirmed for this year's edition of Quebec's Summer Festival (Festival d'été de Québec). The event runs July 7-17 in Québec City, Québec, Canada, with an amazing 300 shows spanning 11 days, making it Canada's biggest outdoor artistic festival. METALLICA will perform on...April 20, 2011
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TESTAMENT To Enter Studio This Summer
British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, EXODUS) has revealed to Radio Metal that he will enter the studio this summer with San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT to begin work on the follow-up to 2008's "The Formation Of Damnation". A late 2011/early 2012 release is ex...April 20, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Retiring From JUDAS PRIEST; Replacement Announced
British metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced that original guitarist K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming Epitaph Tour. The remaining members of the group respect his decision and naturally all wish him well. Having thought...April 20, 2011
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SOILWORK Comic To Debut At BOSTON COMIC CON
More big news for attendees of Boston Comic Con this week, as Terminal Press unveils another book debuting at the popular New England show. The latest in a series of comics featuring the killer roster of bands from Nuclear Blast Records is here — "Soilwork: An Evil Upon Us". "Foreign stars would her...April 19, 2011
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PAUL RODGERS To Appear On PAUL MCCARTNEY Tribute Album
Paul Rodgers (BAD COMPANY, FREE, QUEEN) has been added to the list of artists who will contribute versions of songs by Paul McCartney for a new covers album. THE BEATLES legend is putting together a compilation of his best-known tracks as performed by some of his favorite musicians, including Billy...April 19, 2011
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METALLICA In Talks To Play Quebec's Summer Festival?
According to Le Journal de Québec, METALLICA is in talks to play this year's edition of Quebec's Summer Festival (Festival d'été de Québec) on July 15 in Québec City, Québec, Canada. This is the 44th year for the festival, which began in 1968 by showcasing local artists, and has since evolved into a...April 16, 2011
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NIGHTWISH Singer: No Solo Album Until Band Is Done Touring In Support Of 'Imaginarium'
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has decided to push back the tentative release date of her debut solo album to after the band has completed touring in support of its new studio album, "Imaginarium". "I had planned to release my solo album now when we have had a break from NIGHTWISH," Olzon writes on h...April 16, 2011
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