22/07/08>>Straight Jacket Sign- Straight Jacket 4 Nixon have signed a deal with Trifekta Records. The band will start to record in September. For more information please click here Straight 4 Nixon

22/07/08>>Voodoo Six Tour- Voodoo Six will be playing the following dates: Crewe Limelight September 4, Manchester Roadhouse 5, Nottingham Junktion 7 6, Nuneaton Queens Hall 7, Grimsby Yardirds 11, Newcastle Trillians 12, Glasgow Cathouse 14, Kettering Sawyers 18, Colchester Twist 19, Wolverhampton Little Civic 20, Plymouth White Rabbit 21, London Camden Barfly 22, York Junction 24, Peterborough Park 25, Stoke Rigger 26, Ilfracombe Marlboro 27, Brighton Freebutt 29, Southampton Joiners October 1.

22/07/08>>Extreme Dates- Extreme will play the following dates: Leeds Academy November 14, Glasgow Academy 15, Newcastle City Hall 17, Manchester Academy 18, Newport Centre 20, Southampton Guildhall 21, Birmingham Academy 23, London Astoria 24.

22/07/08>>Warbringer New Drummer- Warbringer have a new drummer his name is “Nic Ritter”, formerly with progressive thrashers Prototype.

22/07/08>>Horse Join Tour- Horse The band are the latest edition to be added to the Taste Of Chaos Tour. They will be joining Atreyu, Story Of The Year, As I Lay Dying and MUCC. The dates are: London Astoria October 15, Lincoln Engine Shed 16, Norwich UEA 17, Cardiff University 19, Nottingham Rock City 20, Birmingham Academy 21, Leeds University 22, Hull University 24, Edinburgh Picture House 25, Dundee Fat Sam's 26, Glasgow ABC 27, Preston 53 Degrees 29, Manchester Academy 30, Oxford Academy 31.

22/07/08>>Finch New EP- Finch will release their new EP online from today. This will be available physically at the end of the month.

22/07/08>>Alder Arrested- Former Guns N Roses drummer Steve Alder has been arrested in Los Angeles. He was charged with being 'under the influence' and possession of narcotics. Adler was bailed for $45,000.

22/07/08>>Cradle New Album- Cradle Of Filth will release will release their new album in October. The album will be called “Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder”

22/07/08>>Black Stone Cherry Dates- Black Stone Cherry will be playing the following dates: Manchester University December 5, Newcastle Academy 6, Glasgow Barrowlands 7, Sheffield Academy 9, Birmingham 10, Bristol Academy 12, Oxford Academy 13, London Brixton Academy 14.

22/07/08>>Davis DVD- Korn frontman Jonathan Davis will release a solo DVD at the end of the year. This is to focus on his show at the Union Chapel in London in June.

22/07/08>>Bleeding Through New Album- Bleeding Through will release their new album called “Declaration” at the end of September via Trustkill Records.

17/07/08>>Snot Return- Late 90’s band snot have reformed, with ex Divine Heresy vocalist Tommy Cummings filling on vocals. The band split up in 1998 following the death of original singer Lyn Strait in a road accident.

17/07/08>>AC/DC Album- The new AC/DC album will be called “Black Ice” and will probably be released in October. The new single “Runaway Train” will be released in late August.

17/07/08>>Nile And Grave Team Up- Death metal bands Nile and Grave are to team up to play the following shows: London Camden Underworld September 19, Peterborough Park 20, Leeds Rio's 21, Wolverhampton Civic 22, Dublin Whelans 23.

17/07/08>>Avenged Sevenfold Show- Avenged Sevenfold will play a one off show at the London ULU on August 20.

17/07/08>>Underoath New Album- Underoath will release their new album “Lost In The Sound Of Separation” in early September.

17/07/08>>Dream Evil Live DVD/CD- Dream Evil will be releasing a live DVD/CD in late August called “Gold Medal Of Metal (Alive & Archive)”. The DVD was shot at a show in Gothenburg in November 2006

17/07/08>>Obituary New EP- Obituary will be releasing a new EP called “Left To Die In September” the EP will include a cover song of Celtic Frost’s “Dethroned Emperor’” and a re-working of the Obituary classic “Slowly We Rot”.

17/07/08>>Carcass Re-Issue Album- Carcass will have their “Swansong” album re-issued by Earache Records next Month. The album will include a bonus DVD.

17/07/08>>Amon Amarth New Album- Amon Amarth have revealed the track listings for their upcoming new album “Twilight Of The Thunder God”. The tracks are:

Twilight Of The Thunder God
Free Will Sacrifice
Guardians Of Asgaard
Where Is Your God?
Varyags Of Miklagaard
Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags
No Fear For The Setting Sun
The Hero
Live For The Kill
Embrace Of The Endless Ocean

The album should be out on September 17.

17/07/08>>Death Machine Post Tracks- Austrian Death Machine have posted 2 new tracks on their MySpace page called “Come With Me If You Want To Live” and “What’s It Like To Be A Singer At Band Practice”. To listen to the tracks please click here Death Machine

17/07/08>>Falconer New Album- A medley of five new songs from Swedish metallers Falconer aken from the group's forthcoming album, entitled ‘Among Beggars And Thieves’, is available for download as an MP3 audio file at the following location New Tracks

14/07/08>>Green Jelly Shows- Recently re-formed metal band Green Jelly have announced some US shows they are:

14-Jul Richmond,VA Rocks

15-Jul Va Beach,VA Steppin Out

16-Jul Fayetteville,NC Jesters

17-Jul Charlotte,NC Tremont

18-Jul Chattanooga,TN Club Fathom

19-Jul Atlanta,GA

20-Jul Jacksonville,FL Jack Rabbits

21-Jul Sarasota,FL VFW

23-Jul Tallahassee,FL Big Daddys

24-Jul New Orleans,LA Howlin Wolf

25-Jul Houston,TX Meridian

26-Jul Corpus Cristi,TX The Compound

27-Jul Austin,TX Red 7

28-Jul Dallas,TX Renos Chop Shop

30-Jul Albuquerque,NM Launch Pad

31-Jul Gallup,NM Wowies Warehouse

1-Aug Tuscon,AZ Omally

Green Jelly have also been confirmed to play at the Burning Star Metal Festival in San Marcos, CA on the 30th August.

14/07/08>>I Am Ghost New Album- I Am Ghost are currently working on their next new album. The album should be released later in the year.

14/07/08>>Dream Theater Live DVD- Dream Theater will release a new live DVD in September. The DVD will be called “Chaos In Motion 2007/2008” this will be a double disc DVD.

14/07/08>>Lamb Of God News- Frontman Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God will make a special guest appearance on the new Gojira album called “The Way Of All Flesh” this should be out on October 13.

14/07/08>>Dimmu Borgir Disc Set- Dimmu Borgir are to release a three-disc set called “The Invaluable Darkness” in October. Two of the discs are DVDs, while the third is a CD.

14/07/08>>Haunted Name Album- The Haunted have named their next new album, it will be called “Versus”. The album should be out in October.

14/07/08>>Slipknot Man Injured- Sid Wilson of Slipknot has broken both of his heels of the bands first US show of the Rock Star Mayhem tour of America. Wilson will continue to perform seated down in a wheelchair.

14/07/08>>Lordi New Single- Lordi will release their new single “Bite It Like A Bulldog” next Month.

14/07/08>>Agathodaimon Looking for New Vocalist- German metal band Agathodaimon are currently looking for a new vocalist. If you think you are interested please email them here Email

14/07/08>>Saliva Name New Album- Saliva have named there new album. It will be called “Monster” the album should be out later in the year.

14/07/08>>Black Stone Cherry New Video- Black Stone Cherry have shot a new video called “Blind Man” to check it out please click here Blind Man

10/07/08>>Danger Show- Danger have been confirmed for this years Sweden's Sala Festival. The event will take place on July 25-26. For more information please click here Sala Festival

10/07/08>>Radio 1 DJ Show- Radio 1 DJ Daniel P Carter will have is own stage for this years Hard Rock 2 Festival. The event will take place at Pontins, Prestatyn, N Wales on Dec 5th.

10/07/08>>I Hate Kate Sign Deal- I Hate Kate have signed a new deal with Demolition Records. The band will be releasing their debut album "Embrace The Curse" on thie new DR2 Label this Autumn.

10/07/08>>Misery Signal Post Song- Misery Signal have posted a new song called “A Certain Death” online. You can listen to the track here Misery

10/07/08>>Damnation News- The latest bands to be added to this years Damnation Festival are: Pitchshifter, Raging Speedhorn, Ramesses, Desecration and Latitudes. The event takes place at Leeds University on November 22.

10/07/08>>Skinlab EP- Skinlab are to release a new 4 track EP called “Bloodclot” this should be made available very soon.

10/07/08>>Architects Sign Deal- British band Architects have signed to Century Media.

10/07/08>>Taste Of Chaos Tour- Atreyu, As I Lay Dying, Story Of The Year and MUCC are to join forces for this year's UK 'Taste Of Chaos' tour. The dates are London Astoria October 15, Lincoln Engine Shed 16, Norwich UEA 17, Cardiff University 19, Nottingham Rock City 20, Birmingham Academy 21, Leeds University 22, Hull University 24, Edinburgh Picture House 25, Dundee Fat Sam's 26, Glasgow ABC 27, Preston 53 Degrees 29, Manchester Academy 30, Oxford Academy 31.

10/07/08>>Backyard Babies New Album- Backyard Babies will release their new self-titled album in August via AFM Records.

10/07/08>>Anger added To Bloodstock- Anger Management, featuring former members of Murder One, Fourwaykill and Blaze, are the latest band confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival. This happens from August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire.

10/07/08>>Wednesday 13 Live CD/DVD- Wednesday 13 will release a live CD/DVD. The show will take place at Allentown in Pennsylvania on July 18.

10/07/08>>Manowar Break Record- Manowar have officially broke the record for a metal band playing onstage. The band played a show at the Kaliakra Rock Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. The band were on the stage for 5 hours and 1 minute.

10/07/08>>Exodus Finish Recording- Exodus have just finished recording their album “Let There Be Blood”. This is a re-recording of their classic 1985 debut album. The album should be out sometime in October.

10/07/08>>Lost Hendrix Album Found- A lost Jimi Hendrix album has been found. The album was recorded with Stephen Stills, the album will be released soon.

10/07/08>>Zonaria Sign Deal- Swedish Death Metal Band Zonaria have signed a record deal with Century Media. The band are currently working on a new album.

10/07/08>>3 Doors Down Tour- 3 Doors Down will be playing the following shows: London Indig02 October 15, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 16, Glasgow Academy 17, Bristol Academy 19, Manchester Academy 20.

07/07/08>>Mahatma Cover Song- Japanese band  Mahatma have posted their cover version of Testament song “Practice what you preach”. You can view it here Mahatma

07/07/08>>Haunted New Album- Haunted will release their new album in September via Century Media Records. The album currently has no name.

07/07/08>>Carcass Show- Carcass will play their first show in South America during November. It will take place in Buenos Aires.

07/07/08>>The Dammed In The Studio- The Dammed are currently in the studio to begin recording their next new album.

07/07/08>>Red Sparrowes Post Song- Red Sparrowes have posted a track from their new EP “Aphorisms” at the following address Aphorisms

07/07/08>>Sinner New Album- German thrashers Sinner will release their new album “Crash And Burn” in September.

07/07/08>>Dragonforce New Track- Dragonforce have posted a new track online called “Heroes Of Our Time” you can listen to it here Dragonforce

07/07/08>>Hard Rock Hell Full Line Up- The full line up for this years Hard Rock Hell 2 has finally been confirmed which happens Prestatyn, North Wales from December 5-7. The bands are: December 5 Classic Rock Stage: Litmus, Glyder, Benedictum, Budgie, Thin Lizzy, Doro, Tigertailz. Metal Hammer/Radio 1 Stage: Hexes, Cry for Silence, Textures, The Plight, Ghost Of A Thousand, Johnny Truant, Cancer Bats. Young Blood Stage: Big Linda, Attica Rage , plus three other acts. December 6: Classic Rock Stage: Pilgrim Fathers, Hawkwind, Logan, Orange Goblin, Clutch, Black Label Society, Wildhearts, Viking Skull. Born Again Stage: Spit Like This, Pride Tiger (UK debut), Praying Mantis, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Waysted. Porshamar Stage: Battlelore, Korpiklaani, Alestorm, Outcryfire, Raven's Creed, This Is Menace, Powerquest, Firewind, Blitzkrieg Clive Aid Stage: Beholder, Hecate Enthroned, Million$ Reloaded, Pig Iron, Warrior Soul, Chariot.

07/07/08>>ZZ Top New Deal- ZZ Top have signed a new deal with American Recordings. The band will soon start work on their next album which is being produced by Rick Rubin.

07/07/08>>Red River Ritual News- Former members of Superjoint Ritual and Artimus Pyledriver have teamed up in Red River Ritual. The band have posted five tracks at Red River Ritual

07/07/08>>Serj Tankian New EP- Serj Tankian Has posted a new EP online called “Lie Lie Live” you can find it here Lie Lie Live

07/07/08>>Slipknot Post Song- Slipknot have posted a new song “Psychosocial” online taken from their upcoming new album “All Hope Is Gone”. To listen to the track please click here Psychosocial

03/07/08>>Bilocate New Album- Bilocate will release their new album "Sudden Death Syndrome" on July 6. You can listen to "The Dead Sea" from the album here Bilocate

03/07/08>>Buckcherry New Albun- Buckcherry will release their new album in September. The album will be called "Black Butterfly"

03/07/08>>Funeral For A Friend Shows- Funeral For A Friend will be playing the following shows: Dublin Academy October 14, Belfast Spring & Airbrake 15, Inverness Ironworks 16, Glasgow ABC 18, Leeds Metropolitan University 19, Hull University 20, Preston 53 Degrees 22, Whitehaven Civic Hall 23, Manchester Academy II 24, Birmingham Academy 26, Coventry Kasbah 27, Nottingham Rock City 28, Exeter Lemon Grove 30, Portsmouth Pyramid 31, Oxford Academy November 1, Norwich Waterfront 3, London Kentish Town Forum 4, Tenby De Vlance Pavilion December 9, Swansea Sin City 10, Cardiff University 12, Wrexham Central Station 13, Aberyswyth Arts Centre 14.

03/07/08>>Tokyo Dragons Split- Tokyo Dragons are to split up. The band will play a farewell show at the 100 Club in London on September 4, supporting Girlschool.

03/07/08>>Amon Amarth Added- Amon Amarth have added to this years Unholy Alliance Tour. They will be joining Slayer, Trivium and Mastodon. The dates are: Manchester Arena October 27, Birmingham NEC 28, London Hammersmith Apollo 30.31, Cardiff CIA 7000 November 2, Glasgow SECC 3.

03/07/08>>Bulldozer Return- Italian thrashers Bulldozer have re-united. The band are currently working on an album.

03/07/08>>Bloodbath News- Bloodbath which feature members of Opeth and Katatonia, are to release new album "The Fathomless Mastery" through Peaceville on October 6.

03/07/08>>Electric Eel Shock Tour- Electric Eel Shock will be playing the following UK and Ireland dates: Nottingham Rock City July 22, Liverpool Magnet 23, Mulligar Stables 24, Galway Roison Dubh 25, Dublin Andrew's Lane Theatre 26, Portrush Retro Bar 27, Aberdeen Moshulu 28, Glasgow King Tut's 29, York Fibbers 30, London Madame Jo Jo's 31.

03/07/08>>Incubus Take A Break- Incubus have said that they will be taking a lengthy break. The band say they will be doing solo projects.

03/07/08>>Devil Sold His Soul Tour- Devil Sold His Soul will play the following UK dates: Milton Keynes Pitz October 4, Birmingham Asylum 5, Bristol Croft 6, Plymouth White Rabbit 7, Nottingham Rock City 9, Middlesbrough Cornerhouse Sumo Club 10, Peterborough Park 11, Cardiff Barfly 12, Manchester Music Box 13, Glasgow King Tut's 14, Leeds Joseph's Well 15, Southampton Talking Heads 16, London Borderline 17.

03/07/08>>Damnation News- More names have been added to this years Damnation Festival, they are Sigh, The Berzerker and Taint. The Festival will take place at Leeds University on November 22.

03/07/08>>Lamb Of God Post Clips- Lamb Of God have posted some clips of their "Walk With Me In Hell" DVD. You can find the clips here Lamb Of God

28/06/08>>This Ending Post Clip- Swedish Death Metal band This Ending have uploaded a liveclip of the song ‘Pitch Black’ recorded on the 14th of March this year in Stockholm, Sweden. The bands line-up includes Fredrik Andersson of Amon Amarth fame. To view the clip please click here This Ending

28/06/08>>Liquid Graveyard Complete Demo- Liquid Graveyard have just finished recording their 4 track demo "Criministers". To check it out please click here Liquid Graveyard

28/06/08>>Glasstone Sign Random Conflict- Glasstone Records have signed Hardcore band Random Conflict. Random Conflict are a 5 piece band from Birmingham. For more information please click here Random Conflict

28/06/08>>No Guitarist For Soil- Soil have denied reports that former Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd is to join the band as a replacement for Shaun Glass.

28/06/08>>Feeder Tour- Feeder will be playing the following dates: Hanley Victoria Hall October 20, Manchester Apollo 21, Newcastle Academy 23, Glasgow Barrowlands 24, Lincoln Engine Shed 26, Nottingham Rock City 27, Liverpool University 29, Sheffield Academy 30, Loughborough University November 1, Newport Centre 2, Birmingham Academy 4, Llandudno Arena 5, Leeds Academy 7, Bristol Colston Hall 8, Cambridge Corn Exchange 10, Brighton Dome 11, Exeter University 14, Southampton Guildhall 15, London Brixton Academy 17.

28/06/08>>Pitchshifter Date- Pitchshfiter are to headline the Rockoff Festival at London's Islington Academy on July 27. Also on the bill are This Is Menace, Breed 77, Evile, Sanguine, Marshall Law, Idiom and Engel.

28/06/08>>Carcass UK Dates- Carcass will play their only one show at the Damnation Festival. They'll headline the event on November 22 at Leeds University.

28/06/08>>Trivium New Album- Trivium will release their new album in September, the album will be called "Shogun" and will be released via Roadrunner Records.

28/06/08>>Soulfly At Bloodstock- Soulfly are the latest band confirmed for this years Bloodstock Festival. The event takes place on August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire.

28/06/08>>Rancid UK Tour- Rancid will play the following UK dates: Newcastle Academy November 1, Glasgow Barrowlands 2, Manchester Academy 3, Bristol Academy 4, Cardiff University Great Hall 6, Sheffield Academy 7, Leeds Academy 8, Nottingham Rock City 10, Birmingham Academy 11, Porstmouth Pyramid 12, London Astoria 14.

24/06/08>>New Lordi Album- Lordi will release their next new album in late October. At the moment the album has no working title.

24/06/08>>Alkaline Trio News- Alkaline Trio will release a special deluxe edition of their upcoming new album “Agony & Irony” in July. The album will have 6 bonus tracks.

24/06/08>>Godhead New Album- Godhead will release their new album “At The Edge of The World” in October.

24/06/08>>Staind New Album- Staind will release their new album in mid August.  The album is called “The Illusion Of Progress”

24/06/08>>Bullet Tour- Bullet For My Valentine will be touring the dates are: Edinburgh Corn Exchange November 9, Plymouth Pavilions 11, Birmingham Academy 12, London Alexandra Palace 15, Manchester Apollo 16. Also on the bill are Lacuna Coil, Bleeding Through and Black Tide.

24/06/08>>Metal Church New Album- Metal Church will release their new album “This Present Wasteland” in September.

24/06/08>>Exodus Re-Recordings- Exodus are going to re-record their classic “Bonded By Blood” album.

24/06/08>>Millencolin Tour- Millencolin will be playing the following dates: Birmingham Academy September 23, Bristol Academy 24, London Astoria II 25, Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms 26, Nottingham Rock City 27, Manchester Academy III 28, Glasgow Garage 29.

24/06/08>>The Devil Signs To Ferret- The Devil Wears Prada have signed to Ferret Records.

24/06/08>>Bison Sign Deal- Bison have signed to Metal Blade Records.

19/06/08>>Rock Of Ages 2008- This years Rock Of Ages will take place from September its all in the aid for Cancer Research. The 2 bands headling are Tygers Of Pan Tang and Blitzkrieg. The dates are: September 6th & 7th at The Asylum in Birmingham. Also appearing are Gypsy Pistoleros, Waysted, Burn, New Generation Superstars, Mr Fix It, Avenger, Daz Rigo (September 6), Stairway, Grim Reaper, Liquid Sky, Fury UK, Psychowrath, Hanging Doll, Spiral Dive, Rock$tar (September 7). You can get tickets here Ticket Web for more information please click here Rock Of Ages

19/06/08>>Amon Amarth Video Diary- Amon Amarth have posted their 5th video diary online. You can view it here Amon Amarth

19/06/08>>Murder Interview- The Black Dahila Murder have posted a video interview from the Rock Am Ring in Germany. To view the interview please click here Video

19/06/08>>Falconer Complete Album- Folk metal band Falconer have just completed work on their new album. The album is called “Among Beggars And Thieves” and will be released on the 22nd August via Metal Blade Records.

19/06/08>>One-Way Mirror Add Song- One-Way Mirror have posted a new song on their MySpace page called “Empty Spaces” taken from their upcoming new album “One-Way Mirror”.

19/06/08>>The Rotted Post Song- The Rotted have posted a new song from their upcoming new album “Get Dead Or Die Trying”. To listen to the track please click here Rotted Song

19/06/08>>Cannibal Corpse Post Clips- Cannibal Corpse have posted exclusive clips from their “Centuries Of Torment” DVD. To look at the 3 clips please click here:

Fangoria Magazine: Clip 1
Decibel Magazine: Clip 2
Offical Site: Clip 3

19/06/08>>Cattle Decapitation In The Studio- Death Metal Band Cattle Decapitation will be entering the studio in August to begin work on their yet untitled new album. The album will be produced by Bill Hudson.

19/06/08>>Within Temptation New DVD- Within Temptation will release a new DVD called “Black Symphony on September 22. It was filmed at a special show in Rotterdam on February 7, when the band played with the 60-piece Metropole Orchestra and a 20-voice choir.

19/06/08>>Blackout On Tour- The Blackout will be playing the following dates: Brighton Concorde II October 1, Exeter Lemon Grove 2, Birmingham Irish Rooms 3, Manchester Academy II 4, Glasgow QMU 5, Dublin Academy 7, Newcastle University 8, Sheffield Leadmill 9, London Astoria 10, Bristol Bierkeller 12.

19/06/08>>Slipknot Name New Album- Slipknot have named their next new album. It will be called “All Hope Is Gone”. This should be released on August 25 via Roadrunner Records.

19/06/08>>Black Stone Cherry Dates- Black Stone Cherry will be touring the UK the dates are: Manchester Academy December 5, Newcastle Academy 6, Glasgow Barrowlands 7, Sheffield Octagon 9, Birmingham Academy 10, Bristol Academy 11, Oxford Academy 13, London Brixton Academy 14.

18/06/08>>Metallica Name New Album- Metallica have named their new upcoming new album. It will be called “Death Magnetic” and should be out sometime in September.

18/06/08>>Unholy Alliance News- Slayer and Trivium will headline this years Unholy Alliance tour. The dates are so far: Manchester Arena October 27, Birmingham NEC 28, London Hammersmith Apollo 30/31, Cardiff CIA November 2, Glasgow SECC 3.

18/06/08>>Obituary New EP- Obituary have just finished recording their new EP “Left To Die”. The EP should be out later in the year.

18/06/08>>Vader Bassist Quits- Vader Bassist “Novy” has left the band. The band have temporarily brought in former Decapitated man Martin for the Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 in America.

18/06/08>>Power Quest New Guitarist- Power Quest have a new guitarist his name is “Bill Hudson” who used to be in Cellador.

18/06/08>>In Flames Tour- In Flames will be touring alongside Gojira and Sonic Syndicate. The dates are: Glasgow Barrowlands September 27, Birmingham Academy 28, Manchester Academy 29, London Astoria October 1.

18/06/08>>Loaded Tour- Loaded featuring Velvet Revolver bassist Duff Mckagan will be playing the following dates: Bristol Academy September 14, Liverpool Academy II 15, Sheffield Academy II 16, London Islington Academy 18, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 19, Nottingham Rock City 20, Newcastle Sage Club 21, Glasgow Garage 22, Inverness Ironworks 23, Belfast Limelight 25, Dublin Academy 26.

18/06/08>>Golden Gods News- Iron Maiden, Slayer were winners of this years Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The full list of winners are: Best Breakthrough: Apocalyptica Best Underground Band: Black Dahlia Murder Best UK Band: Iron Maiden Metal For The Masses: William Gledhill Best Live Band: Machine Head Best Video: 'The Serpentine Offering (Dimmu Borgir) Best Metal Label: Roadrunner Spirit Of Hammer: Max and Igor Cavalera Best Debut Album: 'Runnin' Wild' (Airbourne) Icon: Eddie Dimebag Darrell Shredder: Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom) Event Of The Year: Hard Rock Hell Riff Lord: Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) Best Album: 'The Formation Of Damnation' (Testament) Revolver Best International Band: In Flames Golden God: Kerry King (Slayer).

18/06/08>>Nine Inch Nails Album- Nine Inch Nails will release their new album “The Slip” in July.

18/06/08>>Unearth In The Studio- Unearth have just started to record their next new album. The album should be out sometime in October and is being produced by Adam Dutkiewicz.

16/06/08>>Chop Suicide UK Tour- Chop Suicide will be playing the following UK dates:

Wednesday 18th June- Bar Monsta, Camden, London
Thursday 19th June- Yardbirds Club, Grimsby
Friday 20th June- Bannermans, Edinburgh
Saturday 21st June- The Moorings Bar, Aberdeen
Sunday 22nd June- The Moorings Bar, Aberdeen
Monday 23rd June- The Telegraph Bar, Newcastle

16/06/08>>Testament In Store- Testament will be signing new copies of their album “The Formation of Damnation” at the Zavvi store on June 17th at June, 6:00pm at zavvi Oxford Street.

16/06/08>>Diagonal Finish Album- This incredible Progressive Prog band from Brighton have just put the finishing touches to their debut full length album with producer Liam Watson at the infamous Toerag Studios in London. Their self-titled album should be released in September.

16/06/08>>Astra Sign Deal- Astra have signed to Rise Above Records. The band are currently recording a new album.

16/06/08>>Blood Ceremony Sign Deal- Blood Ceremony the Canadian Doom Rock band have signed to Rise Above Records.

16/06/08>>Witchcraft For Festivals- Witchcraft have just been announced for this years Ozzfest & Lollapalooza festivals.

16/06/08>>Firebird New Album- Firebird are currently in the studio to record their yet untitled new album. The album should be out sometime in October/November.

16/06/08>>Traci Michaelz Found Dead- Traci Michaelz of the infamous Peppermint Creeps was found dead in his hotel room in the early morning of Friday June 13th 2008. I send my condolences to his friends and family.

12/06/08>>Fueled By Fire Post Track- Fueled By Fire have posted a new song on their MySpace called “Atomic Attack”. You can listen to the track here Atomic Attack

12/06/08>>Six Feet Under News- Six Feet Under have just finished recording vocal for their upcoming new album. The new yet untitled album is due out at the end of the year.

12/06/08>>The Ocean Tour- The Ocean are currently out on their North American tour. You can check out their blog here Blog Meatlzone have posted a video interview with the band that was recorded a day before the bands show in Athens May 2008. Click here to view Video

12/06/08>>Mostly Autumn Tour- Mostly Autumn will be playing the following dates: Manchester Academy September 19, London Shepherds Bush Empire 20, Oxford Academy 21.

12/06/08>>Astarte Post New Song- Astarte have posted a new song online called “God I Hate Them All”. To listen to the track please click here Astarte Track

12/06/08>>Ephel Duath Recording- Ephel Duath are to start recording their new album in July. It's to be produced by Giuseppe Orlando and titled 'Through My Dog's Eyes'. Expect this to be released by Earache towards the end of this year.

12/06/08>>Motley Crue Post Song- Motley Crue have posted a new song online called “Motherf**ker Of The Year”. To listen to the track please click here Motley Crue

12/06/08>>Tool Drummer Surgery- Tool drummer Danny Carey has had to undergo two hand operations, after a run-in with what's being described as 'a marine hazard' in Hawaii.

12/06/08>>Orange Goblin UK Tour- Orange Goblin will be playing the following UK dates: Nottingham Old Angel October 10, York Fibbers 11, Glasgow Ivory Blacks 12, Edinburgh Studio 24 13.

12/06/08>>From Autumn To Ashes Done- From Autumn To Ashes have gone on indefinite hiatus. In a statement the band have said they have achieved everything they could, and this may be a permanent end.

12/06/08>>Iced Earth New Album- Iced Earth have posted new cover art of their next new album on there official website. The new album will be called “The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)”. The new album will feature the return of singer Matt Barlow. The album should be out sometime in August/September. For more information please click here Iced Earth

12/06/08>>Soil Sign New Deal- Soil have signed a new record deal with Driven Music Group. The band will release their new album next year through the label. The bands new album will be the first without guitarist Shaun Glass.

12/06/08>>Disturbed Hit Number 1- Disturbed have debut number 1 in the billboard charts for the third time in a row with their new album “Indestructible”. Indestructible has sold 253,000 copies in America since its release last week.

09/06/08>>Walls Of Jericho New Album- Walls Of Jerichoill release their new album “The American Dream” in the summer.

09/06/08>>Omnium New Bassist- Omnium are looking for a new bassist after Eerik Purdon left the band. If you are interested please click here ogatherum@gmail.com

09/06/08>>Former Korn Guitarist New Album- Former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” will release his debut solo album “Save Me From Myself” in September.

09/06/08>>Van Halen Millions- Van Halen have finished touring the US with David Lee Roth. The band have played 74 shows and have made $93 Million Dollars.

09/06/08>>Arch Enemy Issues- Arch Enemy are planning to release an album of re-recordings next year. These will feature songs from those albums which pre-date singer Angela Glassow.

09/06/08>>Apocalyptica Tour- Apocalyptica will be playing the following UK dates: Oxford Carling Academy December 2, Liverpool Carling Academy 3, Nottingham Rock City 4, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 5, Glasgow ABC 6, Newcastle Carling Academy 7, Bristol Carling Academy 9, Portsmouth Pyramid 10, Sheffield Plug 11, London Astoria 12.

09/06/08>>Sonic Syndicate New Album- Sonic Syndicate will release their new album “Love And Other Disasters” in September.

09/06/08>>Nine Inch Nails Free EP- Nine Inch Nails have made a 5 track EP called “The Lights In The Sky Over North America 2008 Tour Sampler” for free. To download the free EP please click here Nine Inch Nails

09/06/08>>Era Vulgaris New Line Up- Era Vulgaris have a new line up. They have brought in new guitarist “Jamie Stungo”. The band will be announcing live dates very soon so log on to their myspace page to keep up to date with the latest news.

09/06/08>>Jack Frost Sign Deal- Jack Frost have signed to Silverdust Records. For more information please click here Silverdust

05/06/08>>Amon Amath Diary- Amon Amath have post a video diary online to check it out please click here Amon Amath Diary

05/06/08>>Whitechapel First Single- Whitechapel have released their first single from upcoming new album “This Is Exile”. You can check it out here Whitechapel

05/06/08>>Jetboy Cover Song- Jetboy's cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues," will be available to radio stations world wide on June 4th 2008 The single will be released via radiosubmit.com

05/06/08>>Korn New Album- Korn have started to record their new album in November. The album is being produced by Ross Robinson.

05/06/08>>Motorhead New Album- Motorhead will be calling their next album “Motorize”. The band are currently recording the new album at 606 Studios in California, owned by Dave Grohl.

05/06/08>>Unholy Alliance Tour- More dates have been confirmed for the Unholy Alliance tour these are Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria and Russia. No UK dates have been confirmed yet. Bands on the bill so far are Trivium , Slayer and Mastodon.

05/06/08>>Cavalera Conspiracy Bassist- The Cavalera Conspiracy will bring in Fireball Ministry bassist Johnny Chow for their upcoming European shows. This is because Joe Duplantier, who appears on the 'Inflikted' album, has commitments with Gojira, his other band.

05/06/08>>Slipknot New Album- There are unconfirmed rumours saying the next Slipknot album will be called “All Hope Is Gone”. The album should be out in August.

05/06/08>>Dragonforce New Album- Dragonforce will release their new album in August. It will be called “Ultra Beatdown”.

05/06/08>>Praying Mantis For Bloodstock- Praying Mantis are the latest band confirmed for this years Bloodstock Festival which takes place at Derbyshire from August 15-17.

05/06/08>>Hanoi Rocks Tour- Hanoi Rocks will be playing the following UK dates: London Astoria October 13 (with Wednesday 13), Nottingham Rock City November 1, Birmingham Academy II 2, Manchester Academy II 3, Glasgow Garage 4, Newcastle Academy 5.

05/06/08>>Sepultura Post Video- Sepultura have posted a video diary on the recording of their next new album. To check it out please click here Sepultura Video

02/06/08>>More Opeth Shows- Opeth have added more shows they are: Glasgow ABC November 17, Dublin St. Vicars 18, Birmingham Academy 19, London Shepherds Bush Empire 20, Bristol Academy 21, Nottingham Rock Rock City 22, Newcastle Academy 23.

02/06/08>>Black Stone Cherry New Album- Black Stone Cherry are to release their new album "Folklore & Superstition" on August 18 via Roadrunner Records.

02/06/08>>Saxon New Album- Saxon are currently working on their next new album. The album will come out later in the year.

02/06/08>>Napalm Death At Bloodstock- Napalm Death are the latest band confirmed for this years Bloodstock Festival which takes Derbyshire from August 15-17.

02/06/08>>Hatebreed Covers Album- Hatebreed will release a covers album later in the year called "For The Lions"

02/06/08>>Hed (PE) Live Album- (hed)pe are to release a live CD/DVD in mid-July. Titled 'The DIY Guys', this is to be released via Suburban Noize Records.

02/06/08>>Sikth Split- Sikth have offically called time on the band. The band were hoping to replace departed vocalists Mikee Goodman and Justin Hill (who left in May 2007), but now they've decided to call it quits.

02/06/08>>Danger Delay EP- Swedish Glam Rockers Danger have pushed back their upcoming EP "First Touch" to June 27.

02/06/08>>This Ending Studio Update- This Ending are currently in the studio recording their next new album which should be released later in the year.

02/06/08>>The Rotted Post Song- The Rotted have posted a new song from their upcoming new album "Get Dead Or Die Trying". To check the song out please click here Nothin´ But A Nosebleed

02/06/08>>Hatchet Album Online- You can hear the new Hatchet album streamed online atht efollowing location Hatchet Album The album is called "Awaiting Evil".