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GOD DETHRONED Explain HELL'S PLEASURE FEST Non-Appearance

Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED were forced to cancel their appearance at last weekend's Hell's Pleasure Fest in Germany. According to a posting on the group's web site, "First of all, Henke [Henk Zinger, bass] had to stay in Holland cause he had been in hospital after a tooth surgery and wasn't...

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NEVERMORE Members To Take Part In Online Chat

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams will take part in an online chat at the Gigantour.com forums on Sunday, August 28 at 4:00 p.m. EST. You must be a registered member of the Gigantour.com forums in order to view and/or participate in the chat. NEVERMORE are currently touring in...

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ZEKE To Tour With NASHVILLE PUSSY: Dates Announced

ZEKE have announced U.S. tour dates in support of their recent release, "Til the Livin End". The Seattle, WA quartet will team up with with Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY beginning on September 16 at CBGB's in New York City. From there, the bands will rev their van engines across North America to Minneap...

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POISON Guitarist Arrested For Driving Under The Influence

According to The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (web site),POISON guitarist (real name: Bruce Johannesson) was arrested Wednesday night (August 24) at 11:30 p.m. and booked into Valley Jail in Van Nuys, CA for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs with injury. DeVille's ba...

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STREAM OF PASSION Sign With SONY/BMG BENELUX

STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, has inked a deal with Sony/BMG Benelux. The group's debut album, "Embrace the Storm", is scheduled for release on October 24. The album will be issued in the rest of Europe and the U.S./Canada via InsideOut Music. As previou...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'A Shot At The Cabo Wabo And Birthday Bash' Dates Announced

The Cabo Club has announced that Sammy Hagar will play his world-famous Cabo Wabo Cantina for the annual "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo and Birthday Bash". "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo" will take place on October 1, to be followed by the "Birthday Bash" on October 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. ...

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VERSAILLES RECORDS Launches 'Sex Drugs And Rock N' Roll' Clothing Line

In the first quarter of 2006, Versailles Records will launch a clothing line, "Sex Drugs and Rock n' Roll Clothing". The first line will be made up of a t-shirt series comprised of the cover art from the label's various catalog of tribute albums, which include THE CULT, SATRIANI/VAI, VAN HALEN, BON...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Throws His Name Behind 'Conquer Cancer' Campaign

According to The Boston Globe, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is throwing his name behind a campaign to get a "Conquer Cancer" license plate approved in the state. Tyler was at the Marshfield Fair this past weekend helping to collect signatures. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vocals to the...

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POISON Guitarist: 'I Do Not Hit Women And I Do Not Believe In Violence'

POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille (real name: Bruce Johannesson) has released a statement to Metal Sludge regarding his arrest this past weekend on charges that he beat up his former girlfriend Shannon Malone. DeVille was arrested Sunday night (August 21) at 10:30 p.m. and booked into Valley Jail in Van...

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HENRY ROLLINS Prepares To Embark On Sixth USO Tour

Singer, author, actor and monologist Henry Rollins will embark on his sixth USO tour to provide a morale boost to troops stationed in Egypt and Turkey Aug. 25-Sept. 1. Rollins will meet with service members, tour a variety of job posts and sign autographs. Rollins's past USO tour stops include Kuwai...

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AEROSMITH Frotman Serenades Young Fan At MARSHFIELD FAIR

According to the Boston Herald, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler serenaded a young fan with a chorus of "There she is, Miss America" at the Marshfield Fair Saturday night (Aug. 20),then returned to the fairgrounds to play some games with his own kids Sunday. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vo...

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HELLFEST Organizer Suspected Of 'Terrorizing' Arena Parking Lot Following Cancellation

Scott Frost of The Trentonian has issued the following report: A coup of screaming Hellfest supporters terrorized the parking lot of the Sovereign Bank Arena [Friday, August 19], turning the spot of the canceled three-day event into their own personal demolition derby. Witnesses said the Hellfest bu...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Absolutely Incredible'

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drum tracks for 'Synchestra' are done! It was easily the best experience for recording an album I've EVER had! We recorded it from August 10th-11th at The Armoury Stud...

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NASUM's ANDERS JAKOBSON: VADER's DOC Was A 'Kick-Ass Drummer'

NASUM drummer Anders Jakobson has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I just learned that ex-VADER drummer Doc passed away at age 35. Now, I wasn't really a huge VADER fan — I mean I liked their music but I didn't listen to them much. But I can safely say that ...

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Israeli Metal Promoter Reacts To News Of Former VADER Drummer's Passing

Oron Tanami of Israel's Metalist Productions and magazine has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former VADER drummer Krzysztof "Docent" Raczkowski (a.k.a. Doc): "I met Doc during a VADER visit for a show we produced on the 4th of June 2003 near Tel-Aviv. The band came for a wee...