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NEW YORK DOLLS Perform In Tokyo: Photos Available

The reunited NEW YORK DOLLS performed at Zepp Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday (Sept. 25). Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, NEW YORK DOLLS will release their first-ever live album, "Morrissey Presents: The Return of the New York Dolls - Live From Royal Festival Hall, 2004...

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GOD DETHRONED: Tour Dates Announced

Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have lined up the following dates during November/December: Nov. 12 - Dortmund, GER @ WBZ Horde (Nothing for the Masses festival) Nov. 13 - Trier, GER @ Exhaus (w/ NASUM, SUFFOCATION) Nov. 26 - Groningen, NETH @ Vera Dec. 04 – Arnhem, NETH @ Metal Meeting (afterno...

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UNEARTH: Irvington Show Shut Down

UNEARTH's scheduled performance at the Cricket Club in Irvington, NJ on Saturday (Sept. 25) was cancelled after "a ton of fights" broke out during openers TERROR's set, causing the show to be shut down. "We sincerely apologize to everyone who paid money to see us play," UNEARTH write on their web si...

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VADER Drop Off CANNIBAL CORPSE/NAPALM DEATH North American Tour

Polish death metallers VADER have been forced to drop off the upcoming North American tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH, GOATWHORE, and KATAKLYSM due to an injury suffered by the band's frontman, Peter. An official statement from the group's manager, Mariusz Kmioek, reads as follows: "We are s...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MARK BOALS Completes Japanese Clinic Tour

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current RING OF FIRE singer Mark Boals recently completed his vocal clinic tour in Japan with "great success," according to a posting on his web site. "He did the clinics for three days; one each at the M.I. Japan schools of Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo before his performance...

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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Early Recordings To Be Released In The U.S.

Candlelight Records USA has set a January 25, 2005 release date for a two-CD set containing Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE' complete pre-Metal Blade Records history. Entitled "Forbidden Empathy", the collection will feature brand-new artwork by Swedish art-wizard Niklas Sundin at Cab...

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SIX FEET UNDER Postpone European Tour

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have postponed their European tour to early 2005 in order to allow drummer Greg Gall to be home for the impending birth of his child (Greg's wife is reportedly due in November). No further information is currently available. As previously reported, SIX FE...

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THE RED CHORD Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD have parted ways with drummer John Longstreth (ex-ORIGIN, SKINLESS). "To avoid any complications, we'll stick with the simple 'stylistic differences' explanation, because it's more accurate than any other," the band writes in an online posting. "I'd...

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UNEARTH: Invitation-Only Showcase Announced

"The Metal Show", as heard weekly on 92.3 FM WXTM in Cleveland, has announced another special edition of their "Metal Show Unleashed" sessions. Metal Blade recording artists and Ozzfest 2004 participants UNEARTH will be in for a special "Unleashed" session at the Lava Room Recording Studio in Clevel...

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FALCONER To Begin Recording In December

Sweden's FALCONER have announced the addition of guitarist Jimmy Hedlund to the group's ranks. Hedlund "totally outshone the rest of the applicants," according to a press release. "He nailed every note in each of the three songs that were tested, and possesses some amazing solo skills as well!" FALC...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: There Are No RAINBOW Or BLACK SABBATH Reunions For Me

In a recent interview with Classic Rock Revisited, vocalist Ronnie James Dio was asked about the possibility of a RAINBOW reunion at some point in the future. "There are no reunions for me," he replied. "There is no reunion with RAINBOW and there are certainly no reunions with BLACK SABBATH. I went...

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BILLY SHEEHAN: Japanese Promotional Appearances Announced

Bassist extraordinaire Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG) will be making special promotional performances at Hard Rock Cafes in Japan. These perfomances are to coincide with the release of Billy's new single in Japan, "Toss It On The Flame", from the new album "Cosmic Troubadour". Dates are as...

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KING'S X Set Release Date For Live Album

KING'S X have set a November 2 release date through Metal Blade Records for their upcoming double live CD, entitled "Live All Over the Place". The album, which was recorded at various shows on the band's most recent North American tour, is set to include all of the group's classics as well as an aco...

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MURDERDOLLS Singer Seeks Lead Guitarist

MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 is looking for a lead guitarist to join his solo band for a European tour in November. "This is not a fill-in gig, this is a position for a full-time member of the band," Wednesday states in a press release. "Image is a must. If you're afraid of wearing make-up and...

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GOD FORBID To Film New Video, Embark On Short Headlining Tour

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID will embark on a brief headlining beginning on September 23. Support will come from A LIFE ONCE LOST, NORMA JEAN and THE RED CHORD, among others. All of these shows will be filmed for a live video for the title track to the group's most recent album, "Gone Forever"...