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RUSH: 'Clockwork Angels' North American Release Date Revealed
According to Amazon.com, RUSH's long-awaited new album, "Clockwork Angels", will be released on May 29 in the U.S. via Roadrunner Records and in Canada through Anthem/Universal Music. The CD will be made available in Japan on May 23 via Warner Music. RUSH started work on the follow-up to 2007's "Sna...March 7, 2012
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SOULFLY: More Quality São Paulo Performance Footage Available
More video footage of SOULFLY's February 25 performance at Via Marquês (moved from Santana Hall) in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. SOULFLY has just completed its first tour of Brazil since 2002. The band's guest drummer for the trek was Max Cavalera's son Zyon Cavalera, who also plays in LODY...March 7, 2012
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SUSPERIA: New Audio Interview With ATHERA
Metal-Trails.com.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Pål Mathiesen (a.k.a. Athera) of Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA. You can now listen to the entire 24-minute chat in the YouTube clip below. SUSPERIA in November released a CD celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a recording artist, "...March 7, 2012
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SYMPHONY X Frontman: 'The Social Media Component Is Enslaving The Population'
Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer recently conducted an interview with singer Russell Allen of North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Dallas Observer: Your band has always been more successful in Europe and Asia, just like a lot...March 7, 2012
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Meet EDDIE VAN HALEN's 'Best Friend' KODY
TMZ.com has posted video footage of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen leaving his New York hotel with his tiny pomeranian dog, Kody. Check out the clip below. VAN HALEN's new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", sold 187,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land...March 7, 2012
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Former FORBIDDEN/TESTAMENT Guitarist GLEN ALVELAIS Joins HATEFX
Guitarist Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, LD/50) has joined the Fresno, California metal band HATEFX. He brings years of experience to the up-and-coming metal heavy hitters, who encompass a distinctive approach to metal, adding sonic textures to their mix and a light/FX-filled live show. They h...March 7, 2012
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SOULHEALER: Three New Tracks Available For Streaming
Finnish metallers SOULHEALER have commenced the songwriting sessions for their sophomore album. Rough-mix versions of three brand new tracks — "Wicked Moon", "Never Turn My Back On You" and "Into The Fire" — can be streamed using the ReverbNation TuneWidget below. SOULHEALER's follow-up to "The King...March 7, 2012
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RAGE: '21' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"21", the 21st studio album from German power metallers RAGE, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #27 Switzerland: #52 Austria: #62 Japan: #81 "21" was released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio in Grefrath, Ger...March 7, 2012
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MINISTRY Mainman Says GEORGE W. BUSH And Governor RICK PERRY Ruined The State Of Texas
MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen — who currently lives and records in El Paso, Texas — was asked in a brand new interview with Loudwire for his thoughts on Texas Governor and former Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry. "I have no thoughts on him," he replied. "You know why? Because he's got n...March 6, 2012
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DON DOKKEN Interviewed On 'Poolside With Dean Delray'; Video Available
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken was interviewed on yesterday's (Monday, March 5) edition of of the "Poolside With Dean Delray" podcast. You can now watch video footage of his appearance at this location. The audio of the interview can be streamed using the player below. Interview (audio):March 6, 2012
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JOB FOR A COWBOY Bassist Talks 'Demonocracy' Album, State Of Death Metal In New Interview
Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site recently conducted an interview with bassist Nick Schendzielos of Arizona death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MusicLegends.ca: How did the recording session go along for the upcoming album? Nick: It was rid...March 6, 2012
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UFO Keyboardist/Rhythm Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
UFO's keyboard player and rhythm guitarist Paul Raymond was interviewed on the March 1, 2012 edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Raymond interview begins around the 15-minute mark.) UFO released its new album, "Seven Deadly...March 6, 2012
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PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE, SHERINIAN At 'Drum Off Grand Finals'; Pro-Shot Footage Available
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),bassist Billy Sheehan (STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),guitarist Tony MacAlpine (neo classical-metal style, STEVE VAI) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, PLANET X, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) performed on January 14, 2012 at the twenty-t...March 6, 2012
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FIREWIND's 'Burning Earth' Reissued With Bonus Tracks
"Burning Earth", the second album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. — has just been reissued on Leviathan Records in the U.S. and Hydrant Records in Japan. The reissue was remastered and includes three previously unavilable bonu...March 6, 2012
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RUSH Wins Governor General's Award
According to CBC News, legendary Canadian rockers RUSH have won a Governor General's Performing Arts Award. The bandmembers are among the laureates announced Tuesday in Calgary. Each laureate receives a cash award of $25,000 from the Canada Council For The Arts and a commemorative medallion struck b...March 6, 2012
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