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EXODUS Reunite With ZETRO SOUZA, Prepare To Record New Album
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have been rejoined by vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and are preparing to enter the studio with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, STUCK MOJO, SKINLAB) to record their first studio album in 11 years. "[Zetro and the rest of the band] had some great talks...February 13, 2003
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ANTHRAX's IAN Offers Update On New Album, Upcoming Tour
The following is a re-posting of the latest installment of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail", as it appears on the group's official web site at www.anthrax.com: "Comrades, "First off, thank you to all our Scottish friends. The show in Glasgow got moved up from...February 11, 2003
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EXODUS: We Are Still Searching For A Singer!
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are still seeking a permanent replacement for Steve "Zetro" Souza following several promising jam sessions with John Miller, a local Bay Area singer who had previously spent time with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting in the mid-'90s...February 3, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Rubs Elbows With Showbiz Giants
A bunch of photos of former ANTHRAX an current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook posing with the likes of Faith Hill, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Hugh Grant at the taping of the German TV show "Wetten Das" on Jan. 24 in Boblingen, Germany have been posted online at this location...February 1, 2003
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RUSH Collection To Come With Bonus DVD
RUSH's forthcoming retrospective collection, "The Spirit of Radio — Greatest Hits (1974-1987)" , will come with a bonus DVD, featuring videos for "Closer to the Heart", "Tom Sawyer", "Subdivisions", "The Big Money", and "Mystic Rhythms", the latter of which is not included on the accompanying CD. Th...February 1, 2003
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JAG PANZER Guitarist Joins BALLISTIC
BALLISTIC, the new band featuring former DEUCE / TENSION / WARDOG mainman Tom Gattis and JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist, have parted ways with guitarist Peter Petev and have replaced him with JAG PANZER axeman Chris Broderick. The group, who were previously known as AFTERBURN, are set to begi...January 29, 2003
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Rock Musicians Speak Out On Possible War With Iraq
An increasing number of rock artists are speaking their minds about a possible war with Iraq, with many of them seeing the potential military operation to oust Saddam Hussein as an issue that affects more than just enlisted soldiers and their families. Others, on the other hand, argue that even if S...January 23, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE's TOM MORELLO: The World Will Be Much Less Safe If We Attack Iraq
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello says that he is against the Iraqi war not only for the safety of that country's citizens, but also for the safety of people in America. "The one way to assure that we will not be safe from terrorism is to try to economically and politically dominate countries in the...January 22, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Lines Up European Appearances
Former ANTHRAX and current MEAT LOAF touring guitarist Paul Crook has lined up the following European appearances during January: Jan. 24: "Wetten Das" (TV variety show) in Boblingen, Germany. Hosted by Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and Steven Speilberg. The bill is: MEAT LOAF, FAITH HILL, CHRISTINA...January 21, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Producer: New Nine-Minute Song Sounds 'Incredible'
IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "Friday [Jan. 17] saw us concentrating on a 9-minute song again, as we ha...January 20, 2003
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EXODUS' GARY HOLT: Nothing Will Stop Us
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS are forging ahead despite the departure this week of frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. The band, who completed a short European tour in December, made a decision to fire Souza when it became apparent that he had no intention of touring extensively with the...January 18, 2003
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AEROSMITH/KISS Tour To Kick Off In August
AEROSMITH and KISS will embark on a co-headlining North American tour beginning in August and running through October, according to Billboard.com. The tour of approximately 40 dates will be produced by Clear Channel Entertainment and is expected to play 90% amphitheaters, with arenas and possibly a...January 17, 2003
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ANGEL WITCH Reunite (Again)
NWOBHM legends ANGEL WITCH have reformed with yet another lineup — this time featuring a couple of very special surprise "guests". Joining mainman Kevin Heybourne in the band's latest incarnation are San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans Tom Hunting (drums — EXODUS),Lee Altus (guitar — HEATHEN, DIE...January 17, 2003
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN Explains Passion For Taking A Stand
SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian, a partner up with AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello in the political activist organization Axis Of Justice, recently explained his passion for taking a stand and fighting against injustice. "I've always had this thing with injustice," Tankian said. "Anytime, if...January 16, 2003
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Guitarist Contributes Solo Cut To RAMONES Tribute Album
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist John Frusciante's version of THE RAMONES classic "Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World" has been added to the final track listing of the much-delayed RAMONES tribute album, "We're A Happy Family", due on Feb. 11 through DV8/Columbia Records. The Rob Zombie-produced CD...January 15, 2003
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