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Former SOLITUDE AETURNUS Bassist Explains Decision To Reactivate GHOULTOWN

In a recent interview with Black Order, former SOLITUDE AETURNUS bassist Lyle Steadham (a.k.a. Count Lyle) spoke about his decision to reactivate his Dallas, Texas-based "hellbilly" band GHOULTOWN a year after the group played their "farewell show" at the annual Dragon*Con convention. "It's true tha...

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Former Members Of MORTICIAN, MALIGNANCY, HEAD TRAUMA, LEVIATHAN Join Forces In PRIMER BLACK

Ron Kachnic (guitar; MALIGNANCY, MORTICIAN),Desmond Tolhurst (guitar; MALIGNANCY, MORTICIAN, HEAD TRAUMA) and Shane Tierney (vocals; LEVIATHAN),have joined forces with bassist Art Micewicz and drummer Jim Horan, both formerly of DIRTY BROWN EYE, to form PRIMER BLACK. PRIMER BLACK's debut performan...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist Says SOULBENDER Project Is A 'Permanent Thing'

Chris Czynszak of NashvilleRock.net recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE/SOULBENDER guitarist Michael Wilton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: NashvilleRock.net: Since Chris DeGarmo's departure, and the transplanting of Kelly Gray and, most recently, Mike Stone as second guitar...

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MACHINE HEAD: Third 'Elegies' DVD Teaser Posted Online

The third of four weekly video teasers for MACHINE HEAD's upcoming DVD, "Elegies", has been posted online at the group's official web site, featuring clips from the vignettes featured within the concert movie. Head over to this location to get your exclusive sneak peek, and be sure to look for a new...

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SEPULTURA: New Album To Feature Horns, String Section

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA spent much of Thursday (Sept. 29) at Trama Studios in São Paulo, Brazil recording a horn section for one of the songs on their upcoming CD, "Dante XXI", due in early 2006 via SPV Records. Check out a six-minute video clip containing footage from the sessions at this loc...

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EDENBRIDGE: New Album Details Revealed

Austrian "angelic bombast metal" act EDENBRIDGE have set "The Grand Design" as the title of their fifth CD, tentatively due next spring via Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Shine" will be recorded at The Farpoint Station studio in Austria and the Thin Ice facility in England under the watc...

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MACHINE HEAD: Offically In Writing Mode

MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "What's up, everybody? Just getting back from doing some running, doing four miles every other day and starting five next week. I'm trying to get in shape for a half-marathon next year, maybe the Rock...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Proud Of Starting 'Devil Horns' Trend

The Jerusalem Post recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being synonymous with the devil horns, the slightly demonic hand gesture with a raised index finger and pinkie that...

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SEPULTURA To Release 'Live In São Paulo' CD And DVD In November

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA will release a live CD and DVD, entitled "Live in São Paulo", on November 8 via SPV USA. Recorded on April 3, 2005 in front of a rabid hometown crowd — 90 percent of which was reportedly decked out in SEPULTURA gear — the band played a "best of" setlist with tracks ...

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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'I'm Relieved That RICK HUNOLT Is Gone'

Germany's Terrorverlag recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Terrorverlag: It was [reported] in the media that [former EXODUS drummer] Tom Hunting was ill, but nothing was said about whether he would return to the band again. I me...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: There Will Be No RATT Reunion

Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has posted the following message on his official web site: "Right now I'm gearing up for RAT BASTARDS Unplugged, the VH1 'Metal Mania Stripped Vol. 2' Tour. The first show of this tour is October 25th in Minneapolis, MN. Were not going to have the same set every n...

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MACHINE HEAD: Second 'Elegies' DVD Teaser Posted Online

The second of four weekly video teasers for MACHINE HEAD's upcoming DVD, "Elegies", has been posted online at the group's official web site, featuring clips from the vignettes featured within the concert movie. Head over to this location to get your exclusive sneak peek, and be sure to look for a ne...

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SEPULTURA: New Studio Clip Posted Online

SEPULTURA's official web site has been updated with a video file featuring the group's guitarist, Andreas Kisser, talking (in Portuguese) about the concept and artwork of the band's new album. The clip, which features a full brand new song playing in the background, can be viewed at this location (W...

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JOE SATRIANI Composes Original Music For 'NASCAR 06' Video Game

Guitar legend Joe Satriani has written and recorded 42 original pieces (30 minutes' worth) of soundtrack music (including full songs and shorter background loops) for the Electronic Artists game "NASCAR 06: Total Team Control". With bluesy piano, frenetic drums and awe-inspiring guitar solos, the ra...

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DIVINE EMPIRE Clear Up Second-Guitarist Search Confusion

Century Media/Crash Music recording artists DIVINE EMPIRE have issued the following update on their guitarist search: "We want to clear up the obvious confusion about our slot for a new guitar player. DIVINE EMPIRE is searching for a NEW SECOND guitar player. Not a new vocalist or bassist or violini...