According to VS-webzine.com and the web site of the French retailer FNAC, METALLICA's new album, "Death Magnetic", will be made available in France on Tuesday, September 9 — three days earlier than the previously announced September 12 "worldwide" release date. This information was also apparently confirmed by the French branch of ...
September 2008 - Blabbermouth Archive
SLASH On GN'R: 'We Made It On Our Own Integrity And We Didn't Give Up Anything To Anybody'
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash recently told New Zealand's 3 News that has GN'R started playing in 1985 out of their love for the music, not because they had any aspirations to become rich and famous. "Actually the [early] gigs never did pay that well but somehow they managed to... yeah, they ...
BLACK TIDE Not Excited About New METALLICA Album
Woozyfly.com's metal maniac Buckshot caught up with the members of Miami's BLACK TIDE for a candid conversation while the band was in New York City. As Gabriel, Zakk, Alex and Steven tried their hand at taking on Buckshot at a beer-chugging contest, the guys talked about what it was like being a part of this ...
IN FLAMES: 'Alias' Video Available
MTV's Headbanger's Blog is hosting the premiere of IN FLAMES' new video, "Alias". The song is the second single from the band's latest album, "A Sense Of Purpose", which came out in April. The clip was filmed just outside Gothenburg, Sweden and was directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus (Revolver Film Company), who ...
DEF LEPPARD Guitarist On Touring, Longevity And NWOBHM
Ilikemusic recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Ilikemusic: You're coming to the end of a massive global tour with WHITESNAKE. Has touring changed over the years? Do you still enjoy it? Vivian: "Yeah, I think we still enjoy touring! Though going ...
Sarnia's BAYFEST Looking To Sign AC/DC
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's The Observer reports that organizer Michele Stokley has confirmed Bayfest is trying to sign AC/DC for next summer's outdoor music festival. The Australian rockers announced last week they will tour for the first time in eight years in support of their new album, Black Ice", which hits stores in October. ...
PAUL STANLEY To 'Fan' At KISS' Nevada Concert: 'I F**ked Your Mother'
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley reportedly had a member of the audience at the band's August 30 concert at Harvey's Casino and Resort in Stateline, Nevada ejected from the venue after the two exchanged words in the middle of KISS' performance. According to one attendee (writing on the Metal Sludge Gossip Board), "Paul got into a ...
VAINGLORY Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
VAINGLORY/ex-CHASTAIN vocalist Kate French has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let everyone know that [VAINGLORY's] new CD will be ready within the next few months and it is KICK-ASS!! No fancy frills, no guest appearances, no pricey names backin' us up, no name-droppin' or regurgitated, fake, money-making BULLSHIT, but if you wanna hear ...
DEEP PURPLE, IRON MAIDEN, THE WHO Members To Appear At 'Party In The Paddock'
Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE) and Adrian Smith (IRON MAIDEN) are confirmed to appear at Bernie Marsden's (ex-WHITESNAKE) Party in the Paddock on Friday, September 19 at West Well Farm, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England. Also scheduled to perform are Roger Daltrey (THE WHO), Zak Starkey (THE WHO) plus members of MARILLION, THE EARTH BAND and a host ...