Norwegian doom metallers SYRACH have issued the following update: "We will enter the studio next week to do a quick recording of some new tunes. We soon have a new album ready, and will start recording as soon as possible after we have returned home from our upcoming tour. Our guess is that the new ...
September 2008 - Blabbermouth Archive
PRO-PAIN's 'No End In Sight' Charts In Germany
PRO-PAIN's 11th album, "No End In Sight", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 98. PRO-PAIN recently signed a deal with Regain Records for the release of "No End In Sight" in North America. "We feel that Swedish-based Regain Records is a solid and up and coming label here in the U.S.," ...
CHIMAIRA: Studio Blog Launched
Cleveland, Ohio-based metallers CHIMAIRA have launched a studio blog to document the writing and recording sessions for their upcoming album. CHIMAIRA will enter the studio in its hometown later in the year to begin recording the follow-up to 2007's "Resurrection" for early 2009 release via Ferret Music in the U.S. and an as-yet-undetermined ...
ROSS THE BOSS: 'New Metal Leader' Lands On German Chart
"New Metal Leader", the new album from former MANOWAR guitarist ROSS THE BOSS, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 99. According to a press release, Ross "continues his legacy with a true metal album that doesn't deny his past and displays his charismatic style of creating great music. Imagine a basket ...
SCARS ON BROADWAY: Milan Footage Available
Italian news blog Musica Metal has uploaded video footage of SCARS ON BROADWAY performing the song "Universe" on September 2, 2008 in Milan, Italy. Photos from the concert can be found at this location. SCARS ON BROADWAY recently added more dates to its first-ever North American tour, including one in the band's hometown ...
DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Schedules German Clinic
According to a posting on the unofficial DEEP PURPLE web site The Highway Star, the band's guitarist Steve Morse will hold a guitar clinic in Bocholt on November 13 before the PURPLE show in Oberhausen, Germany. He will present his Music Man signature guitar. The clinic will be at the Alte Molkerei and ...
JUDAS PRIEST Interviewed On 'The Metal Scene'; Video Available
Jasmin St. Claire and Ron Estrada of "The Metal Scene" TV show (web site) conducted an interview with Rob Halford (vocals), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Ian Hill and K.K. Downing of the legendary British heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST on August 30, 2008 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre (formerly Glen Helen Pavilion) in Devore, ...
SLASH Takes Part In 'Guitar Center Sessions' In Northridge; Video Available
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash took part in the latest installment of Guitar Center Sessions last night (Wednesday, September 3) at the Guitar Center in Northridge, California. This exclusive event was free and open to the public. Following the "GC Sessions", Slash signed copies of the book "Reckless Road: Guns ...
HENRY ROLLINS To Guest On 'Meet The Bloggers' Tomorrow
Cutting-edge online show "Meet the Bloggers" has landed another high-profile guest for its live show on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST. Former frontman for hardcore punk band BLACK FLAG, Henry Rollins is a passionate activist for human rights and will discuss the role independent media plays in society. Rollins' ...