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BILLY SHEEHAN Schedules Bass Clinics
Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVE LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS) has lined up a bunch of bass clinics (instructional seminars) in Southeast Asia in February. "I'm taking a break from my recording to do these, but I'll be right back to finishing my second solo CD, a new NIACIN CD, and much more when I...February 4, 2004
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DRAGONFORCE Set Title, Release Date For Sophomore Album
London-based power metallers DRAGONFORCE have set "Sonic Firestorm" as the title of their sophomore album, due on April 19 through Noise Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Valley Of The Damned" was recorded primarily at Thin Ice Studios, Virginia Water, Surrey, England with producer Karl Groom, while...January 23, 2004
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Taiwan's CHTHONIC To Perform In Front Of President's Hall
Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC will finish out a momentous year in their career with two more extraordinary events: playing the annual New Year's Eve concert in front of President's Hall and the release of the band's Mandarin theme for the 21st Century Fox Taiwan release of "Freddy vs. Jason". CHTHON...December 29, 2003
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Upcoming Appearances Announced
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has lined up the following appearances during October/November: Oct. 08 – Osaka, JAP @ Festival Hall (w/ Sera Masanori) Oct. 09 – Tokyo, JAP @ Budokan (w/ Sera Masanori) Oct. 19 – Osaka, JAP @ (w/ Aikawa Nanase) Oct. 29 – Peking, CHI (Mini-Concert Event) Oct....October 1, 2003
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Taiwanese Black Metal Band CHTHONIC Put Spin On The Country's Past
The controversial Taiwanese black metal band CHTHONIC have been criticized for mixing politics and music, and have even been prevented from performing in China after being labeled as "pro-independence musicians." They extolled the virtues of Na Tao Ji, a tragic heroine of Taiwanese folklore, by sing...September 15, 2003
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Taiwanese Heavy Metal Band CHTHONIC Win Top Music Prize
Taiwanese heavy metal quintet CHTHONIC (web site),affectionately dubbed "the BLACK SABBATH of Asia", won the award for "Best Rock Group" at Taiwan's 14th annual Golden Melody Awards, held Saturday night (August 2) in Taipei. President Chen Shui-bian presented the award to the Taiwanese rockers, who...August 2, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS to Play In Taiwan, China
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have added several concerts in Taiwan and China following their Japanese tour in early June. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 31 - Fukuoka, JAP @ Drum Be-1 Jun. 01 - Hiroshima, JAP @ Club Quattro Jun. 03 - Osaka, JAP @ Club Quattro Jun. 04 - Nagoya, JAP @ Bottom Line Jun. ....March 26, 2003
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IN FLAMES: Taiwanese Gig Cancelled
Sweden's IN FLAMES have announced the cancellation of their planned concert at Live Zeit Geist in Taipei, Taiwan on Dec. 12. No reason was given for the cancellation. "Now the European leg of the tour is over, and it's been the most successful, most fun tour we've done so far," the band wrote on the...November 20, 2002
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ANGRA To Play Taiwan, Offer World Cup Support
ANGRA are headed back to Japan for a tour that will run from June 19th until June 24th, and will include shows with SINERGY in Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Prior to the Japanese tour, ANGRA will become the first South American heavy metal band to perform in Taiwan, where they will play one s...June 8, 2002
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DREAM THEATER Add Asian Tour Dates
DREAM THEATER have added several shows to their upcoming Asian tour. The revised dates are as follows: Apr. 12 - Yokohama, Japan @ Kanagawa Hall Apr. 13 - Tokyo, Japan @ Shibuya Kokaido *NEW* Apr. 15 - Nagoya, Japan @ Aichi Kinro Kaikan Apr. 16 - Fukuoka, Japan @ Miel Parque Hall Apr. 17 - ...March 5, 2002
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Archive News Oct 31, 2001
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One confirmed, in an online posting at the group's official web site at www.powerman5000.com, that the group have parted ways with bassist Dorian Heartsong and drummer Al Pahanish, a move that was first reported here on Monday, October 29th. Here is the vocalist's s...October 31, 2001
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Archive News Aug 17, 2001
Former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that he is currently working on a brand new project called E-FORCE (as first reported here on August 7th),in which he is accompanied by guitarist Bryan Donahue (formerly of HOMICIDE) and guitarist/drum programmer Dan Lau...August 17, 2001
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Archive News Aug 01, 2001
According to his official web site, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford will be putting on a 'special live TV performance' tonight (August 1st, 8-11 PM New York time) at the MTV20: Live and Amost Legal birthday celebrations in New York. Halford will reportedly be opening the show with a “surpr...August 1, 2001
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Archive News Jul 31, 2001
METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield spoke out for the first time about his ongoing battle with alcoholism and “other addictions” via a statement posted on the METALLICA Club web site. James' short message reads as follows: “It took a lot for me to admit to my problems, and it's a great feel...July 31, 2001
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Archive News Jun 10, 2001
DEADSY, who feature in their ranks guitarist/vocalist Elijah Blue Allman (the son of actress Cher),will play the House Of Blues in Orange County, California on Thursday, June 28th. HATE DEPT. will be the support act at the show. Currently signed to KORN's Elementree imprint (via Dreamworks Records...June 10, 2001
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