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MASTERSTROKE Begins Recording New Album
Finnish melodic metallers MASTERSTROKE have entered the studio to begin recording their fourth album for a 2011 release. The band states, "Drums are done and right now we are in the middle of recording solo guitars." "Walls Of My Temple", the latest video from MASTERSTROKE, can be viewed below. The...January 31, 2011
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The Return Of TAKASHI; Video Trailer Available
'80s rock group TAKASHI has announced its return after 30 years. The band, which was originally formed in 1981, will reunite in the summer to re-release classic material, along with new songs and tour dates to follow. A trailer can be viewed below. In 1983 Mongol Horde Records released albums from T...January 31, 2011
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THE QUILL Taps CHRIS LANEY For New Album Mix
Sweden's THE QUILL has tapped songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson) to mix the band's new album, due later in the year. The group states, "[Chris] has already presented us with some samples and it sounds really promising. Needless to say, we are psyched!" Behind-the-scenes...January 31, 2011
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RUDY SARZO 'Completely Supports' FRANKIE BANALI's Decision To Resurrect QUIET RIOT
Episode 337 of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site) contains an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). During the chat, Rudy stated, "I completely support [drummer] Frankie Banali's decision to continue QUIE...January 31, 2011
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RIOT Guitarist Issues New Album Update
The reunited "Thundersteel" lineup of U.S. metal veterans RIOT is continuing work its next studio album, tentatively due later in the year. Commented guitarist Mark Reale: "Things are moving forward and the band sounds great. We have four songs just about done. I just have to finish a few leads and...January 31, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER Memorabilia Hot On The Web; Video Report Available
According to MyFoxBoston.com, Steven Tyler's appearance on "American Idol" as a judge for the show's tenth season appears to be giving memorabilia collectors a renewed interest in all things AEROSMITH. Hot items online for sale include autographed posters and even the singer's sunglasses, going for...January 31, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Ed Force One': An Inside Look
Astraeus Airlines was the principal supplier of cargo and passenger carriage on IRON MAIDEN's 2008 "Somewhere Back in Time" tour. The tour covered 20 cities in 13 countries over a period of three months. Astraeus Airlines converted a Boeing 757-200 into a combi aircraft with 20 business class seats...January 31, 2011
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THE NIBIRUAN Back In The Studio
THE NIBIRUAN, the new Finnish metal band featuring former AMORAL guitarist Silver Ots alongside Lauri Koskenniemi (guitar) and Eerik Purdon (bass) of SHEAR, has issued the following update: "We entered the studio last weekend to record some new stuff and man has it been a blast. Everything has worke...January 31, 2011
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TROUBLE Taps Producer BILL METOYER For New Album
Chicago-based doom metal legends TROUBLE are in the studio working on their ninth album for a tentative summer release. The as-yet-untitled CD is being helmed by Bill Metoyer, who has produced albums from SLAYER, D.R.I., SACRED REICH and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, among others, and has worked with TRO...January 31, 2011
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CLAYMORE Signs With UNSEEN MUSIC For Compilation Project
Bulgarian black metallers CLAYMORE have inked a deal with the U.S. label Unseen Music Group, LLC for future compilation project. The songs "Gift Of Hate" and "Near Death Experience", the personal favorites of Unseen owner Bernie L. Simpson (a.k.a. D.Monic Method),will be featured. In the meantime,...January 31, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces U.K. Dates
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the Anglo/American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa — has announced a series of four U.K. headline summe...January 31, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast (Audio)
The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features a brand new interview with guitarist Paul Allender of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below.January 30, 2011
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Faster' Video Released
"Faster", the new video form Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION, can be viewed below (courtesy of U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine). The song comes off the band's long-awaited new concept album, "The Unforgiving", which was produced by Daniel Gibson and is based on a comic book story...January 30, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS Drummer Interviewed In Madrid (Video)
MSN / Rock Metal TV last year conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael earlier this month when the band played in Madrid, Spain with HELLOWEEN. You can now watch the chat below. "Elysium", the thirteenth full-length studio album from STRATOVARIUS, entered the official chart in t...January 30, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Interviewed On 'Good Day LA' (Video)
Ozzy Osbourne was interviewed on this past Thursday's (January 27) edition of "Good Day LA", a television talk show that airs on KTTV (Fox 11),the Fox Broadcasting Company-owned and operated station in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch video footage of his appearance below. Ozzy Osbourne's...January 30, 2011
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