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EXODUS: New Audio Interview With ROB DUKES Available

Greece's Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Dukes of San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Secures U.S. Visa For Upcoming Tour

According to Dallas-based music immigration attorney Matt Gallagher, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's visa was approved today by the U.S. State Department, making it possible for Di'Anno to embark on his first U.S. tour in over 15 years. Tour producer Gabe Reed commented, "Matt Gallagher's s...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET Marries Again

STRYPER singer Michael Sweet — whose wife Kyle Rae Sweet passed away on March 5, 2009 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer — has tied the knot again. Michael and his new wife Lisa were married on January 8, 2010 at a private ceremony with their families and closest friends by their side. A .....

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FIREWIND Parts Ways With Drummer

Greek melodic metal act FIREWIND, which features in its ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has parted ways with drummer Mark Cross (ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) due to personal differences. The band states, "We thank Mark for his work and contribution to FIREWIND and wish him good luck in the...

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FATALIST Seeking New Singer

Ventura, California death metallers FATALIST are seeking a new frontman following the recent departures of guitarist/vocalist Wes Caley (ex-EXHUMED, UPHILL BATTLE) drummer Tyler Castro. Commented guitarist/vocalist Neil Burkdoll: "We need someone who can handle the vocals from the debut album, 'The...

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TORA TORA: Previously Unreleased Recordings To See Light Of Day

FnA Records has secured the exclusive rights to release three albums from the legendary Memphis hard rock band TORA TORA — "Bombs Away: The Unreleased Surprise Attack Recordings", "Miss B. Havin': The Unreleased Wild America Recordings" and "Before & After". The first two releases consist of dem...

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EXODUS: Report From 'Shovel Headed Tour Machine' DVD Screening Available

On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity to attend an exclusive, advanced screening of footage from EXODUS' new DVD, "Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken & Other Assorted Atrocities". Special guests for the evening were t...

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NEURAXIS Begins Writing New Material

Montreal-based death metallers NEURAXIS have commenced the songwriting process for their new album — the band's first to feature the contributions of the group's latest additions, drummer Olivier Beaudoin and bassist Olivier Pinard. Commented vocalist Alex Leblanc: "[The songwriting is] going extrem...

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COBALT Vocalist Interviewed On FOX NEWS' 'Red Eye'

Phil McSorley of the Colorado-based avant-garde extreme metal outfit COBALT was interviewed by Greg Gutfeld on last night's edition of Fox News' "Red Eye" program. During the six-minute segment, Phil talked about his military life as a sergeant and the themes of COBALT's "Gin". Watch his appearance...

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FATALIST Parts Ways With Guitarist/Vocalist, Drummer

Ventura, California death metallers FATALIST have issued the following update: "[Guitarist/vocalist] Wes [Caley; ex-EXHUMED, UPHILL BATTLE] and Tyler [Castro, drums] have been asked to leave FATALIST because of their lack of interest and participation in the band over the last year. We appreciate th...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Deal With E1 MUSIC To Cover Two Studio Albums

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on January 6, E1 Music has now officially announced the addition of guitar icon Zakk Wylde's band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to its rock and metal roster. The two-album deal covers North America exclusively. E1 Music VP of Metal Scott Givens comments on the deal: "Rarely...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Interviewed On 'Long Live Rock'

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was the featured guest on this past Sunday's (January 3) edition of the "Long Live Rock" show. Host Sterling Whitaker — a Nashville-based music journalist, and the author of two books, "Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar" in 2003, and "The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized...

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D.A.M.N.: Japanese Version Of 'Forbidden Anger' To Include Two Bonus Tracks

Braunschweig, Germany-based, female-fronted death metallers D.A.M.N. (DIARY ABOUT MY NIGHTMARES) will have their new album, "Forbidden Anger", released in Japan on January 27 via Spiritual Beast Records. The Japanese version of the CD, which was issued in Europe in October via the Swedish record lab...

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RAM To Support U.D.O. In Sweden

RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),will support U.D.O. on the following dates: Jan. 29 - Gävle, SWE @ Maxim Jan. 30 - Gothenburg, SWE @ Trädgår'n Also appearing on the bill is TORCH. RAM last year announced the addition of bassist...

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MEMBARIS Completes Work On 'Grenzgänger'

German black metallers MEMBARIS will release their third full-length album, "Grenzgänger", in early 2010 via ARTicaz. According to a press releaese, the music on the follow-up to 2007's "Into Nevermore" ranges from chaotic, aggressive, cold but yet melodic black metal to more meditative sound struct...