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AUTUMN: New Song Posted Online
Dutch female-fronted metallers AUTUMN have posted a complete new song, "Skydancer", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth studio album, "Altitude", which will be released on February 13 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy) and February 27 (rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Re...January 9, 2009
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RELEVANT FEW/ABANDON Frontman Dead At 32
Vocalist Johan Carlzon of the Swedish bands RELEVANT FEW and ABANDON died on December 17, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain from a reported overdose. He was 32 years old. The surviving members of ABANDON have issued the following statement: "Our love goes out to Johan's family and the rest of his friends and...January 8, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...January 8, 2009
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BURN HALO To Release Debut In March
BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, will release its self-titled debut album on March 10 via Rawkhead Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group). James Hart spent nearly a decade recording and touring as the frontman of Orange County band...January 7, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Schedules 'Abnormal' CD-Listening Party
A West Coast CD-release/listening party for GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's new solo CD, "Abnormal", will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at The Joint in Beverly Hills, California. The event will include a special performance by THE 4 DUDES, featuring Thal, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, T...January 7, 2009
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SPINEFARM RECORDS Onboard For BLOODSTOCK's 'Metal 2 The Masses' Unsigned Talent Competition
As the Metal 2 The Masses competition for unsigned talent grows in strength, Spinefarm Records UK has shown its support to seek out the finest the U.K. and Ireland have to offer. Already a number of independent venues throughout the country are being inundated with acts wanting to grace the unsigned...January 7, 2009
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AKERCOCKE, THE ROTTED, DAM Confirmed For UK DEATHFEST
AKERCOCKE, THE ROTTED and DAM are the first confirmed bands for the UK Deathfest, set to take place on Sunday, May 3 at Leeds University Union in Leeds, U.K. The event, which will feature 16 bands performing on two stages, is being organized by the team behind Damnation Festival. In a bid to beat th...January 7, 2009
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TERROR: More Tour Dates Announced
Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 07 - Championship - Lemoyne, PA Jan. 08 - Forward Hall - Eerie, PA Jan. 09 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Jan. 10 - Club Hell - Providence, RI Jan. 11 - First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA Jan. 16 - Club Capone - ...January 5, 2009
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SIRENIA: 'The Path To Decay' Video Available
"The Path To Decay", the new video from the Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metal band SIRENIA, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden with director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Film Company. Guitarist Morten Veland said, "We are very satisfied...January 5, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On New Year's Eve Appearance With TESTAMENT
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT were joined by former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover for their New Year's Eve appearance at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD. Commented Glen: "I just...January 4, 2009
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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist
DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...January 3, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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'KISS Rocks Vegas': Video Footage, Photos Available
Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience was home to TributePalooza on New Year's Eve with eight top tribute bands performing classic favorites for all ages from AEROSMITH, BILLY JOEL, DAVID BOWIE, EAGLES, KISS, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES and U2 and the world premier of its newest Viva Vision extra...January 3, 2009
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TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: 'New Year's Eve Blowout Bash' Footage Available
TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD rang in 2009 with special New Year's Eve (December 31) concert at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Video footage of some of the performances can be viewed below (all clips uploaded by "Rudeness2006"). Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guita...January 2, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Comments On Drummer Rumors
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has spoken to U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the rumors that the band has hired drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock act THE RIVALRY as the replacement for the recently departed Gil Sharone. "I don't want to say to...January 1, 2009
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