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Former STUCK MOJO Guitarist RICH WARD: Solo Acoustic Demos Posted Online

CAFU guitarist Rich Ward (ex-STUCK MOJO, SICK SPEED) has posted two rough "home demos" from his new acoustic project. Check them out: 01. A Time And A Full Place (mp3) 02. I Give To You (sample) (mp3) Ward is scheduled to enter the studio on November 30 to record three songs ...
November 11, 2003
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DEEP PURPLE's Tribute To Victims Of SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA Tragedy

The instrumental song "Contact Lost", the bittersweet finale of DEEP PURPLE's new album "Bananas", was inspired by the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia. It was written by guitarist Steve Morse. Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on February 1, 2003, after a successful 16-day scienti...
November 6, 2003
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THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY Sign With AMERICAN RECORDS

Sweden's THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY, the band fronted by former REFUSED screamer Dennis Lyxzen, have inked a deal with American Records. Rick Rubin (AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) will produce the group's third full-length album, tentatively due early next yea...
November 6, 2003
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SLIPKNOT: 'Neighborhood' DVD To Include Never-Before-Seen Footage

A sneak preview of never-before-seen-footage of SLIPKNOT, taken from the DVD release of the band's "Welcome To Our Neighborhood" home video, is available by clicking here. The disc, due on November 18 through Roadrunner, will contain all the original content plus about seven minutes of special addit...
November 4, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Joined By BRIAN MAY For Rendition Of QUEEN Classic

DEF LEPPARD were joined by QUEEN's Brian May for a "rocking" version of the QUEEN classic "Tie Your Mother Down" during the finale of the band's performance at the London Apollo Hammersmith on Friday (October 31). In addition drummer Rick Allen's 40th birthday was celebrated on stage during the gig...
November 2, 2003
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SLIPKNOT Re-Launch Web Site

SLIPKNOT have re-launched their official web site. Check it out here. The band are currently working on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Iowa" in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin (AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SLAYER). An early 2004 release through Roadrunner Recor...
October 30, 2003
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'ROCK FOR X-MAS' Raising Funds For Families In Need

Rock 4 XMAS, a foundation that helps provide toys and the overall Christmas spirit to less fortunate families across the country, will launch a 30+ city tour will be begin on October 30 in Salt Lake City, UT with many '70s, '80s and '90s stars of the music business set to perform. This year's star ....
October 27, 2003
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HELL ON EARTH Singer Crashes Council Candidates Forum

St. Petersburg Times reports that the shock rocker who made worldwide headlines a few weeks ago while planning an onstage "suicide concert" wants a seat on the very St. Petersburg City Council that helped drive his show underground. Sporting a suit and tie, dreadlocks and 9-inch stacked shoes, Billy...
October 27, 2003
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KREATOR, EXODUS Confirmed For 'Get Thrashed' Documentary

KREATOR and EXODUS are the latest bands confirmed to appear in "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. As previously reported, METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, VOIVOD, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, KITT...
October 24, 2003
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LEASH LAW Sign With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS

LEASH LAW, the new Florida-based group featuring vocalist Wade Black (ex-CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES),guitarist Rick Renstrom (ROB ROCK),drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH),bassist Stephen Elder (ROB ROCK),and guitarist Emo Mowery (TIWANAKU, ex-NOCTURNUS),have signed a two-album dea...
October 23, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: Our New Album Will Surprise People

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the group's as-yet-untitled new album, tentatively due in early 2004. The Des Moines, Iowa, metal outfit are currently working on the set in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin (AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, RED HOT CHILI...
October 23, 2003
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SLAYER: 'Soundtrack To The Apocalypse' Track Listing Revealed!

SLAYER have announced the complete track listing for their long-awaited "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set, due on November 25 through American Recordings/Ume. "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a d...
October 22, 2003
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TALOR Belts Out MAIDEN, SABBATH And POISON Covers At L.A. Gig

SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor caught hair metal tribute band METAL SHOP's weekly gig at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California, on Monday (October 13) and was dragged onstage to sing spot-on renditions of IRON MAIDEN's "Number of the Beast", POISON's "Nothin' But a Good Time" and BLACK SABBATH's "Pa...
October 14, 2003
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ICED EARTH Drummer: No Rest For The Wicked

ICED EARTH/ex-DEATH drummer Richard Christy has issued the following update regarding his current activities: "First off, my band BURNING INSIDE: Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH) - drums, Michael Estes (ACHERON) - guitar, Steve Childers (BLACK WITCHERY) - guitar, and Jamie Prim - bass and vocals,...
October 14, 2003
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer To Wed?

According to the Sheffield Star newspaper and several sources, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen and his girlfriend Lauren Monroe are getting closer to their wedding date. It is unclear when they will marry but an Oct. 18 date appears likely in the Los Angeles area. "The Sheffield rock legend tied the...
October 11, 2003