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SLAYER To Release 'Psychopathy Red' 7" Single As Part Of Third Annual 'Record Store Day'
"Psychopathy Red", the first new track from SLAYER since 2006's thrashterpiece "Christ Illusion", will be available as a seven-inch vinyl disc beginning Saturday, April 18, 2009 as part of the third annual Record Store Day. Only 5,000 of these limited edition discs will be manufactured worldwide, an...March 24, 2009
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says HENDRIX Was The King Of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll
ContactMusic.com reports that MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister insists no one will ever be able to top Jimi Hendrix's rock star credentials — because he was the best guitarist, drug user, womanizer and sex soldier the world has ever known. Lemmy hitmaker worked as Hendrix's roadie and drug de...March 23, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'American Soldier' Online Listening Party Available
The last six songs on QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Soldier", are available for streaming in the following formats: * Quicktime * Windows Media * Real Media The tracks available for preview are as follows: 01. Middle Of Hell 02. If I Were King 03. ...March 23, 2009
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Ex-GORGOROTH Bassist Says GOD SEED Is A 'Suitable Name' For New Project
Former GORGOROTH bassist King (real name: Tom Cato Visnes),who recently lost a court battle against guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) over the rights to the GORGOROTH band name, recently spoke to Imhotep webzine about his newly launched project with fellow ex-GORGOROTH member Gaahl (vocal...March 23, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE's 'If I Were King' Video Premieres
QUEENSRŸCHE's video for the band's new single, "If I Were King", is available for viewing at Military.com. It can also be seen below. QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate recently stated about the track, "This is a song about guilt. A soldier who lost his friend in a firefight and spent a lot of time ...March 23, 2009
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Former GORGOROTH Members Launch GOD SEED
Former GORGOROTH members Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal) and King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes),who recently lost a court battle against guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) over the rights to the GORGOROTH band name, have chosen the new banner of GOD SEED to represent their...March 23, 2009
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SEVEN WITCHES At NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II; Video Footage Available
Video footage of SEVEN WITCHES — featuring James Rivera (HELSTAR),Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and Jack Frost (SAVATAGE) — performing the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" on March 21, 2009 at the Nightmare Metal Fest II at The Warehouse in San Antonio, Texas can be viewed below. Guest vocalists...March 23, 2009
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OPETH Mainman Comments On Government-Sponsored Tour Of Norway
On March 18, Swedish prog-metal giants OPETH completed an eight-date tour of Norway. The trek included stops in major cities Oslo and Bergen but also covers smaller towns like Volda and Sogndal. The tour was arranged by Rikskonsertene, a Norwegian state-sponsored organization that normally handles e...March 22, 2009
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks 'Guitar Hero'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Blender.com about "Guitar Hero: Metallica" (out March 29),which features 28 songs spanning the hard rockers' entire career, plus 21 tracks by the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Blender.com: How...March 21, 2009
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Former HELLOWEEN Singer Says There's No Truth To Rumor He Was Asked To Join IRON MAIDEN
During a recent interview with German magazine Rock Hard, former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske was asked if there was any truth to the rumor that he was asked to join IRON MAIDEN after Bruce Dickinson left the group back in the early 1990s. "The rumor was complete false!" Kiske said. "Nobody asked...March 21, 2009
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KING DIAMOND Talks 'Guitar Hero: Metallica'
Destructoid recently conducted an interview with Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND) about his involvement with the forthcoming "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Destructoid: I went to see "Guitar Hero" a few weeks ago and I spoke...March 20, 2009
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GORGOROTH Guitarist On Court Battle: 'I Won Because I Was Right, And I Was Right All The Way'
Norway's Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) about his court battle against vocalist Gaahl and bassist King ov Hell over the rights to the GORGOROTH band name. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Imhotep: How did you...March 20, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Demo Takes Center Stage On Xbox Live Marketplace
Gamers itching to get a taste of Guitar Hero: Metallica in advance of the game's release need not wait any longer as Activision Publishing Inc. announced that the demo will be available today for free download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microso...March 20, 2009
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HAMMERFALL's 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' Certified Gold In Sweden
"No Sacrifice, No Victory", the new album from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, has been certified gold in the band's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. Says guitarist Oscar Dronjak: "This was a very welcome wake-up call in Bamberg, where we're playing tonight. This is the sweet...March 20, 2009
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TRIDENT: Gothenburg Footage Posted Online
Demonia's Blogg has been updated with video footage of TRIDENT's March 13, 2009 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Check out the clips below. TRIDENT is the Swedish death metal band formed by guitarist Johan Norman (DISSECTION, SOULREAPER). The group's debut album, "World Destruction", was recorded in p...March 19, 2009
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