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KVELERTAK Wins Two SPELLEMANN Awards
Norwegian blackened punk metallers KVELERTAK were honored in the "Best Newcomer" and "Best Rock" categories at the 39th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show was held last night (Saturday, March 5) at the Spektrum...March 6, 2011
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KVELERTAK Forced To Miss First Few Shows Of WEEDEATER Tour
According to reports in the Norwegian media, blackened punk metallers KVELERTAK will likely miss the first few shows of their previously announced U.S. tour with WEEDEATER and ZOROASTER because their passports went missing just a few hours before the band was scheduled to board a flight out of Norwa...March 5, 2011
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SAMMY HAGAR, PHIL COLLEN, RUDY SARZO To Take Part In Next 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'
Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN),Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD),Mark Hudson (AEROSMITH producer),Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE),Kip Winger (WINGER) and Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) will take part in the next edition of the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, se...March 4, 2011
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ASPERA Changes Name To ABOVE SYMMETRY; Debut Album To Be Re-Released
Over one year ago, five young musicians from Skien, Norway, made a very impressive entrance into the metal world with their debut album "Ripples", released under the band name ASPERA by no one less than progressive top label InsideOut Music. Media across the globe replied positively with numerous ex...March 4, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN Donating Song Proceeds To Medical Facility For Veterans
According to AOLNews.com, Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, LOADED) is sharing the proceeds from two of LOADED's new songs, "Fight On" and "We Win", to benefit the general patient fund at the addiction treatment center Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System. "I got inspired by my...March 3, 2011
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HENRY ROLLINS Talks About Turning 50 In New Audio Interview
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently turned 50, and to commemorate his birthday, he's embarking on a spoken-word tour, dubbed — appropriately enough — "50". BackstageAxxess.com had a chance to catch up with Henry on the phone and talked with him about how he celebrated his birthday, how he manages...March 3, 2011
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VAINS OF JENNA To Release New Album In April
Swedish/American rockers VAINS OF JENNA will release their new album, "Reverse Tripped", on April 5 via Deadline (a division of Cleopatra Records). The CD's first single/video, a cover of the CEE LO GREEN hit "Fuck You" (also available as a clean edit under the title "Forget You"),can now be stream...March 2, 2011
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist's SOULS ON 11 Pays Tribute To GARY MOORE
SOULS ON 11 — the new project featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young and one of America's true organic voices, Schascle "Twinkle" Yochim — has recorded a cover version of THIN LIZZY's "Don't Believe A Word" as a tribute to former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock ico...March 2, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND's Tribute To FRANK SINATRA Available For Streaming
From the team that brought you "We Wish You A Metal Xmas" comes "SIN-atra", heavy metal's tribute to the genius of Frank Sinatra. Twelve songs made famous by Ol' Blue Eyes are given a radical and individual new treatment from some of the finest voices in rock including members of ANTHRAX, TWISTED SI...March 2, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed On 'Heady Metal With Jeff Olson' (Audio)
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) was interviewed on this past Monday's (February 28) edition of original and former TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson's Internet radio show, "Heady Metal With Jeff Olson". You can now listen to...March 2, 2011
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XERATH: New Album Artwork Unveiled; First Song Available For Streaming
U.K. modern cutting-edge orchestral metal band XERATH will release its sophomore album, simply titled "II", on April 25 via Candlelight Records. The follow-up to 2009's "I" is described in a press release as "a huge and fully refined slab of XERATH's unique sound from the production genius of Jacob...March 2, 2011
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SEBASTIAN BACH Writes Three More Songs For Next Album
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach recently entered a Los Angeles studio with his new, young, virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling and producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, SHINEDOWN, ATREYU, FILTER) to fine-tune the material that will appear on Bach's next CD, tentatively due this summer via the It...March 1, 2011
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WOLFSBANE, LITTLE CAESAR, BONAFIDE Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL V
WOLFSBANE, BONAFIDE, BLACK SPIDERS and LITTLE CAESAR have been confirmed for the Hard Rock Hell V festival, set to take place December 2-4, 2011 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BLACK SPIDERS BONAFIDE DAN BAIRD LITTLE CAESAR RECKLESS LOVE THE QUIRE...March 1, 2011
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LEPROUS Signs With INSIDEOUT MUSIC
InsideOut Music, the leading label for progressive music, has announced the signing of Norway's LEPROUS to a worldwide deal. Commented the band: "We're all very happy… no, delighted... no, enthusiastic…, no THRILLED to be a part of the InsideOut/Century Media family! InsideOut has always been the la...February 28, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Set For Next Season Of 'Dancing With The Stars'
According to TMZ.com, FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho is among the celebrities who will appear on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars", a reality show which airs on ABC in the United States and CTV in Canada. "Dancing With The Stars" is the American version of the Briti...February 28, 2011
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