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Video: NIGHTWISH Kicks Off North American Tour In Sayreville

Finland-based symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off their North American headlining tour last night (Friday, February 19) at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Shudder Before The Beautiful 02. Yours Is An Empty Hope 03. Ever Dream 04. She Is My...

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Former AMON AMARTH Drummer's THIS ENDING To Release 'Garden Of Death' Album In April

THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, will release its third album, "Garden Of Death", on April 22 via Apostasy Records. The CD was produced by guitarist Linus Nirbrant at his Audiogrind studio. The cover artwork was created by Björn Gooßes...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Featured In New REDEMPTION Video 'The Art Of Loss'

"The Art Of Loss", the new video from REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, can be seen below. The clip, which features a guest appearance by former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, was directed by B...

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CARCASS's JEFF WALKER: There's Been A Demise In Quality Of Death Metal Since Mid-'90s

Metal Wani editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker of British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On CARCASS...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Says Seeing DAVID BOWIE In Concert Was 'Life-Changing Experience'

Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockSverige.se: A lot of icons are leaving us these days, like Lemmy and David Bowie. What did Bowie mean to you? Charlie: David Bowie was my first con...

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ABORTED, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Members Join Forces In ORACLES

New extreme metal juggernaut ORACLES, featuring members of ABORTED, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, SYSTEMS DIVIDE and DIMLIGHT, has unveiled a song called "Scorn" from its upcoming debut album, "Miserycorde". The CD will be released on July 1 via Deadlight Entertainment. "Miserycorde" was mixed and mastered by J...

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Video: LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, ICED EARTH, Ex-SLAYER Members Take Part In '70000 Tons Of Metal All-Star Jam'

Members of LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HAMMERFALL, DELAIN, TURISAS, FIREWIND, GAMMA RAY, MOONSPELL, JAG PANZER, KRISIUN, VADER, RAVEN, DRAGONFORCE, VADER and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS took part in the "70000 Tons Of Metal All-Star Jam" aboard the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which set sail from Port Ev...

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REDEMPTION: New Song 'Thirty Silver' Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarists POLAND, FRIEDMAN, BRODERICK

REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, will release its sixth full-length, "The Art Of Loss", on February 26 via Metal Blade Records. The song "Thirty Silver", featuring guest appearances by former ME...

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Former AMON AMARTH Drummer's THIS ENDING Signs With APOSTASY RECORDS

THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, has inked a deal with Apostasy Records. The group's third album, "Garden Of Death", will be released this spring. THIS ENDING's latest release was a three-song EP titled "Systematic Worship". The effort...

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Video Premiere: PRIMAL FEAR's 'Angels Of Mercy'

"Angels Of Mercy", the new video from German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Rulebreaker", which will be released on January 29 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort will be made available in CD, deluxe CD/DVD and — in collaboration with So...

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REDEMPTION: New Song 'Damaged' Feat. MARTY FRIEDMAN

REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, will release its sixth full-length, "The Art Of Loss", on February 26 via Metal Blade Records. The album is available for pre-order now in various formats at met...

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PRIMAL FEAR: 'Rulebreaker' Title Track Available For Streaming

"Rulebreaker", the title track of the new album from German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Due on January 29 via Frontiers Music Srl, the effort will be made available in CD, deluxe CD/DVD and — in collaboration with Soulfood Music in Germany — on vinyl and a...

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NIGHTWISH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From London Wembley Concert

Finland-based symphonic metal masters NIGHTWISH played their biggest U.K. show to date when they headlined the 12,000-capacity Wembley Arena on December 19 — making history as the first Finnish band to ever headline the venue. Behind-the-scenes footage from the concert can be seen below (courtesy of...

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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD: 'Get Out And Live Your Life. Don't Live It Through The Phone'

Sons Of Metal TV conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood in Paris, France in September 2015. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KAMELOT's musical and lyrical approach: Thomas: "We always try to paint some sort of cine...

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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD Describes His Bandmates (Video)

Echo of The Metal Authority recently conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. You can now watch the chat below. Asked to describe his bandmates and himself in a few words, Thomas said: "[Drummer] Casey Grillo has been with KAMELOT the longest, next to me. He's my loyal collea...