The third installment of SONIC SYNDICATE's "Sonic TV" is now online and can be viewed below. This episode documents the Swedish band's hijinx while on tour in Europe with SOILWORK, DARK TRANQUILLITY and CALIBAN. SONIC SYDICATE is currently making its U.S. live debut with AMON AMARTH and HIMSA. The band will be returning next May ...
Guitarist Matt Moliti of the New Jersey-based thrash/prog/metal act DARK EMPIRE has issued the following update: "Since we had to delay the [release of the band's second album, 'Humanity Dethroned'], we decided to add another two tracks from [the CD] to our MySpace for everyone to listen to! These tracks are unmastered, so ...
FINNTROLL, CARPATHIAN FOREST and VREID are among the confirmed bands for the fifth edition of the Karmøygeddon metal festival, set to take place April 25-26, 2008 at Byscenen in Haugesund, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: FINNTROLL (FIN) CARPATHIAN FOREST (NOR) TØMMERMENN (NOR) SABATON (SWE) BULLET (SWE) VREID (NOR) COR SCORPII (NOR) ...
MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following update: "My head's still reeling from the fantastic Pac-Rim Tour-O-Duty. What a great surprise to see the enthusiasm of all the crowds from Thailand through to Japan and then on to Gigantour Australia. I was particularly impressed with the turnout in Singapore and Korea. Definitely the best ...
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following statement regarding the death of QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow: "On Monday, November 26th, I was saddened and shocked to hear the CNN news report announcing the death of Kevin DuBrow. "Sincere condolences to Kevin's family and friends. We shall make an announcement of his passing ...
The MÖTLEY CRÜE Photo Store is offering holiday greeting cards with all of your favorite MÖTLEY pix. Cards are 5 x 7" and come in packs of 12 with envelopes. Hundreds of live concert images, vintage shots and portraits can also be custom-framed for yourself or that special someone as a great Christmas gift. Additional ...
HEAVEN SHALL BURN will team up with CALIBAN, SONIC SYNDICATE, MISERY SPEAKS and THE SORROW for the Darkness Over X-Mas Tour beginning on December 25 in Leipzig, Germany. Commented the group: "We are really looking forward to be part of the Darkness Over X-Mas Tour. Hanging out with your best mates and playing live — ...
Metal Heaven has announce the signing of heralded U.S. melodic metal masters DRIVER, featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON). Based out of Los Angeles, DRIVER was one of the top local acts at the height of melodic hard rock in the late 1980s and issued a widely circulated ...
According to The Arizona Republic, VELVET REVOLVER is among the artists who have been confirmed for the 944 Super Bowl Village in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The band featuring Scott Weiland along with former members of GUNS N' ROSES will appear the night of Saturday, February 2. During the day, the Village will ...
