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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: I Would Rather Be Crucified For Changing Than For Staying The Same

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn recently gave an in-depth interview to Earth-Dog.com. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Earth-Dog.com: How do you feel about the return of VIO-LENCE and why have you chosen not to take part? Robert Flynn: "While I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I feel...
April 2, 2005
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TOOL, DEEP PURPLE, SHADOWS FALL, LAMB OF GOD Drummers To Perform At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL

Danny Carey (TOOL),Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) are among the scheduled performers at the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2005, set to take place May 28-29 at Prudential Hall at NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) in Newark, New Jersey. S...
March 31, 2005
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METALLICA: 'When Metallica Ruled The World' Clip Posted Online

METALLICA's official web site has uploaded an exclusive clip from the VH1 special entitled "When Metallica Ruled The World", which is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, March 31 at 10:00 p.m. Check it out at this location. "When Metallica Ruled the World" tells the tale of the world's most dangerous...
March 30, 2005
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UFO: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Legendary hard rock band UFO have lined up the following U.S. dates in July: Jul. 06 – New York, NY – B.B. King's Jul. 07 - Hampton Beach - NH - Casino Jul. 08 - Baltimore - MD - House Of Rock Jul. 09 - Philadelphia - PA - The Trocadero Jul. 12 - Cleveland ...
March 24, 2005
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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH Members Pay Tribute To ANTHRAX

Metal musicians congratulate ANTHRAX on their 20th anniversary: MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine: "ANTHRAX is a band that I have always respected, that has always mattered and was very important to the American metal scene. As part of the 'big four' they were responsible for an enormous amount of the credit...
March 24, 2005
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GOD FORBID Embark On Headlining U.S. Tour; Commence Pre-Production For New Album

Early next month GOD FORBID will begin their final round of touring in support of their critically acclaimed and highly successful "Gone Forever" album. This will be the group's first national headlining U.S. tour supporting their latest offering and it will feature CALIBAN, IT DIES TODAY and FULL B...
March 23, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL: 'Inspiration On Demand' Video Posted Online

SHADOWS FALL's video for the track "Inspiration On Demand" has been posted online at the Century Media Records web site: Broadband, Dial-up (Real Media). The follow-up to the "What Drives The Weak" video from the group's latest album, "The War Within", the "Inspiration On Demand" clip was helmed by...
March 22, 2005
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DEMOLITION To Support TESTAMENT On European 'Reunion' Tour

Austrian melodic thrashers DEMOLITION will be supporting TESTAMENT on their upcoming European "reunion" tour beginning with the London date on May 8. Also appearing non the bill are DIVINE EMPIRE, the Florida-based death metal band featuring bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION)...
March 21, 2005
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BEYOND TWILIGHT Sign With NIGHTMARE RECORDS

Danish metallers BEYOND TWILIGHT have inked a U.S. deal with Nightmare Records for the release of their new album, "Section X" (as well as "The Devil's Hall of Fame", which until now only has been available in USA through import). An April release is expected. "After the success of 'The Devil’s Hall...
March 20, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL To Guest On 'Lex & Terry' Morning Show

SHADOWS FALL have had an extremely busy week upon being named as main-stage performers at this year's Ozzfest, having their new single for "Inspiration On Demand" score the #4 Most Added spot on the R&R Active Rock chart behind AUDIOSLAVE, GREEN DAY and ROBERT PLANT, all while continuing to anni...
March 18, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE To Open For TESTAMENT In Europe

DIVINE EMPIRE, the Florida-based death metal band featuring bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION),have reportedly been tapped to open for TESTAMENT on their upcoming European "reunion" tour in early May. As previously reported, DIVINE EMPIRE have posted a brand new track, entit...
March 18, 2005
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UFO To Tour U.S. In July

According to Ticketmaster.com, UFO are scheduled to perform at B.B. Kings in New York City on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Additional U.S. dates are expected to be announced soon. As previously reported, the current lineup of UFO — Phil Mogg (vocals),Pete Way (bass),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Paul Raymond...
March 14, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK have parted ways with drummer Thomas Becker. "Thomas has left the band because of his family," singer Ferdy Doernberg writes on the group's web site. "But we were ready to find Detlef 'Dizzy' Kroll. He's our new drummer since a few weeks. He was in a band cal...
March 12, 2005
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VH1's 'When METALLICA Ruled The World' To Premiere This Month

A brand new VH1 special, entitled "When Metallica Ruled The World", is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, March 31 at 10:00 p.m. "When Metallica Ruled the World" tells the tale of the world's most dangerous band through the people who lived it. It brings you inside the nearly three decades of dramat...
March 10, 2005
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'Choosing Death' London Signing Scheduled With Guest Grindcore Legends

"Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" author Albert Mudrian will sign copies of his book at the Neal's Yard location of Rough Trade in the Covent Garden section of London on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker, former CARCASS drummer Ke...
March 10, 2005