Los Angeles-based SINISSTAR have replaced guitarist China and drummer Sid Riggs with John Gone and Chill, respectively. As previously reported, Riggs and China have since joined SUPERFIX, the new project headed up by former DRAIN STH drummer Martina Axen (who handles lead vocals in the new group) and bassist Anna Kjellberg. SINISSTAR are presently "looking ...
A streaming video of OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde, former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez, ROB ZOMBIE drummer John Tempesta and World Champion Anaheim Angels first baseman Scott Spezio performing the SANDFROG song "Dishwalla" on Fox Sports Net's "The Best Damn Sports Show Period!" on Friday. Nov. 1 can be viewed at
Sweden's HAMMERFALL debuted at position #13 on the German Media Control charts with their newest release, "Crimson Thunder" — the group's highest chart position ever in Germany. Meanwhile, "Crimson Thunder" landed at #3 in their home country, #83 in Switzerland, #82 in Japan and #65 in Austria. ...
THE WILDHEARTS have set March 2003 as the tentative release date of their upcoming DVD. The disc — which shouldn't be confused with the Japanese DVD that EastWest Japan recently put out — looks set to include all of THE WILDHEARTS' promo videos along with an audio commentary from the band themselves. Says mainman Ginger: ...
The No Mercy festival date scheduled for Dec. 9 at London's Electric Ballroom — featuring MARDUK, IMPALED NAZARENE and IMMOLATION, among others — has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. (Thanks: Live 4 Metal) ...
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has lined up the following clinic/autograph sessions during December: Dec. 07 Drum Day LA (live appearance) House of Blues 8430 Sunset Blvd. W. Hollywood, CA. 90069 Dec. 09 Lemon Percussion (autograph appearance) 820 Willow St. #200 San Jose, CA. 95125 330-434-3138 Dec. 10 Drum Headquarters (autograph appearance) 7241 Manchester Rd. ...
According to DANZIG's official web site, TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly will be joining the group for a possible "surprise" New Year's Eve show as well as upcoming Japanese dates. As reported here yesterday, Kelly has signed on to perform with the band during their European tour, due to kick off later this month. ...
Southern California's PUSHED, featuring former TESTAMENT/SLAYER drummer Jon Dette and ex-TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have announced a show at the Whiskey A Go-Go in West Hollywood, California on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The band is scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. ...
Canadian thrashers EXCITER have parted ways with bassist Marc Charron, who left the band to pursue his career in the high tech industry. A new bass player is auditioning for the vacant spot later this week. In other news, the group have a new email address: 4-exciter-@sympatico.ca ...
SLIPKNOT percussionist/mastermind Shawn Crahan, also known as Clown, claims that he's supportive of vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root's massively-successful STONE SOUR project. "If I didn't support him or fuckin' love what he's doing, I wouldn't be a friend," Crahan told Launch. "I wouldn't have meant any of the words I've said in SLIPKNOT. ...
