Friday, July 16, 2010

ANGRA RELEASE CONCEPT ALBUM
Angra will release their new album as a concept album through SPV/Steamhammer at the end of September. The album is called ‘Aqua’

SEPULTURA SIGN NEW DEAL
Sepultura have signed to Nuclear Blast. A new album is to be released next year.

CRADLE OF FILTH JOIN PEACEVILLE
Cradle Of Filth have signed a new deal with Peaceville Records. This means their new album will be put out on Halloween, through their own AbraCadaver imprint.

KORN STREAM NEW ALBUM
Korn are currently streaming their new album 'Korn III – Remember Who You Are' at the following location

STAIND NEW ALBUM
Staind are to record a new album in the autumn. This is to be released next year.

ISRAELI OZZFEST CONFIRMED
According to Blabbermouth, there is to be an Israeli version of Ozzfest. It'll happen in Tel Aviv on September 28, with Ozzy and Korn so far confirmed. More acts will be added.

THERION VOCALIST QUITS
The vocalist of Therion has quit the band after 4 years and 2 albums. No news on a replacement as yet.

NEUROSIS LIVE ALBUM
Neurosis will release a live album called 'Live At Roadburn 2007' on August 30.

BEHOLDER ON TOUR
Beholder will be playing the following dates: London Scala July 23, Sheffield Corporation August 4, Birmingham Roadhouse September 2, Nottingham Central 3, Nuneaton Queens Hall 4, Wellingborough Horseshoe 5, Manchester Grand Central 8, Newcastle Trillians 9, Wakefield Snooty Fox 1o, Glasgow Ivory Blacks 11, Grimsby Yardbirds 12, Swindon Riffs Bar 15, Plymouth White Rabbit 16, Bournemouth Champions 17, Brighton Mammothfest 18, Falmouth RFC 19, Bridgend Hobo's 22, Wrexham Central Station 23, London Islington O2 Academy 24 (supporting My Ruin), Derby Old Bell 25.

HEAVEN'S BASEMENT ON TOUR
Heaven's Basement are to play York Fibbers July 23, London Camden Underworld 24, Plymouth Hippo 25, Sheffield Corporation 27, Birmingham O2 Academy III 28, Southampton Joiners 29. Also on the bill are Audrey Horne, The Fallen and Frantic Alice.

ILL NINO NAME ALBUM
Ill Nino will be calling their next album 'Dead New World'. The album is due out through Victory in the Autumn.

PANTERA ANNOUNCE EXPANDED 'COWBOYS FROM HELL'
Pantera are to release the 20th anniversary edition of the 'Cowboys From Hell' album on September 14. It will come as a two-CD expanded edition. There will also be a three-CD deluxe edition (including the previously unreleased track 'The Will To Survive') and a three-CD deluxe box set.

DIMMU BORGIR NAME NEW ALBUM
Dimmu Borgir are to title their new album 'Abrahadabra'. The album will be out on September 27. It will be on the Nuclear Blast label.

NEW ATHEIST ALBUM
Atheist will release their new album 'Jupiter' in November.

SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX TEAM UP
According to Blabbermouth Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are teaming up for the next leg of the American Carnage tour. There are 20 dates from September 24 to October 21. The last time the three played in North America together was in 1991, as part of the 'Clash Of The Titans' tour.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD, STONE SOUR TOUR
Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour are teaming up to play Glasgow SECC October 26, Manchester Academy 27, Birmingham NIA 28, London Hammersmith Apollo 30, Newcastle O2 Academy November 2, Leeds O2 Academy 3, Manchester Academy 4, Plymouth Pavilion 6, Brighton Centre 7.

PEARL JAM BREAK
Pearl Jam have announced that they are to go on hiatus. The band insist they're not splitting up – just taking a lengthy break

AS I LAY DYING ON TOUR
As I Lay Dying will be playing the following dates: Norwich Waterfront November 25, London Camden Koko 26, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 27, Manchester Academy II 28, Glasgow Garage 29, Sheffield Corporation 30.

DIMMU BORGIR IN LONDON
Dimmu Borgir will be playing at London's HMV Forum on September 21.

KING OF ASGARD ART WORK
Swedish Viking Folk Death Metallers King Of Asgard have revealed the front art and tracklisting for their upcoming debut album 'Fi'mbulvintr', to be released August 16 via Metal Blade Records in the UK!

 

Track listing 'Fi'mbulvintr':

 1 - Intro
 2 - Einhärjar
 3 - Vämods Tale
 4 - The Last Journey
 5 - Never Will You Know of Flesh Again
 6 - Wrath of the Gods
 7 - Snake Tongue
 8 - Brethren of the North
 9 - Day of Sorrow
 10 - Lingering a Sacred Ground
 11 - Heroes' Brigade
 12 - Strike of the Hammer
 13 - Fi'mbulvintr (outro)

OMEGA CROM TOUR DATES
Omega Crom have added more tour dates for their upcoming Summer Shread Tour on July 23rd. The dates are:

JALDABOATH SIGN NEW DEAL
Jaldaboath have signed a new deal with Napalm Records. For more information about the band please click here

ALLEGAEON VIDEO
Colorado's premiere metal band, Allegaeon is currently premiering their song 'A Cosmic Question' exclusively on RevolverMag.com. Head over to see the video now please click here

DAWN OF ASHES PAGE
In honour of extreme metal act Dawn Of Ashes upcoming release Genocide Chapters, Metal Blade Records has launched a landing page where fans can go to check out a video teaser for the upcoming release, music, album artwork, and the specially low-priced pre-order packages for the album. The first single, Conjuration of the Maskim's Black Blood, is currently streaming with two more tracks to come before the album is released on September 13 in the UK! To check out the page please click here

ACROSS THE SUN DEAL
Portland, Oregon melodic metal act, Across The Sun, has signed with Metal Blade Records. Across The Sun has spent the last four years touring across the US and promoting their three EPs: This War (2006), Storms Weathered (2008), and their most recent effort, Pestilence & Rapture (2009), which was released via indie label, Authentik Ink. For more information about the band please click here

BEYOND THE LABYRINTH VIDEO
Beyond The Labyrinth have released a new video clip for the bands ‘Ocean Apart’ single. You can view the clip here

FREE DISTURBED SONG
Disturbed are giving away a free song of their new album ‘Asylum’ the following location to get this for free, all you have to do is sign up for their mailing list.

JIMMY EAT WORLD NEW ALBUM
Jimmy Eat World will release their new album at the end of September. The album is called ‘Invented’

POISON THE WELL BREAK
Poison The Well have decided to go on hiatus, however the band have said that this is not the end for the band.

BULLDOG BASH
The Bulldog Bash will take place this year from August 12-15 at Shakespeare County Raceway, Long Marston, near Stratford On Avon. Among those playing are Breed 77, Blaze Bayley, The Groundhogs, The Hamsters, Godsized, Wrathchid, Imicus, The Glitterati, Nashville Pussy, Voodoo Johnson and the Gypsy Pistoleros. Find out all the details at the following location

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

EXHUMED REUNITE
Exhumed have reunited after a five-year absence. The band aim to have a new album ready for release next Spring.

NEW THERAPY? SINGLE
Therapy? Will be releasing their new single 'Exiles' on July 7. This will be available as a download only.

NOTHNEGAL SIGN DEAL
Nothnegal, an extreme metal band based in the Maldives have signed a new deal with Season Of Mist. Expect a new album later in the year.

THOR ANNOUNCEMENT
Thor have posted a video online regarding the future of the band to check it out please click here

DEATH ANGEL ALBUM NAME
Death Angel have named their new album as 'Relentless Retribution' the album is due out on September 3 via Nuclear Blast Records.

SANCTUARY ALBUM
Sanctuary are already writing songs for a new studio album. The band recently Reunited.

MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER NEW SINGLE
Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster release a seven inch single through Ferret on July 27. This limited edition record features the songs 'Where The Saints Roam' and 'Cheap Thrills Cost The Most'.

TURBOWOLF EP
Turbowolf are to release an EP titled 'The Big Cut' in August. The band headline the Old Blue Last in London on July 6. They're also at the Sonisphere Festival on August 1.

FILTER SIGN NEW DEAL
Filter have signed a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The bands new album 'The Trouble With Angels' is due out in September.

MURDERDOLLS NEW LINE-UP
The Murderdolls have revealed their new touring line-up. Joining vocalist Wednesday 13 and guitarist Joey Jordison are guitarist Roman Surman, bassist Jack Tankersely and drummer Racci Shay Hart. The band's new album, 'Women And Children Last', is released by Roadrunner at the end of next month.

LOADED FOR STUDIO
Duff McKagan's Loaded go into the studio next month, to do a new record. More news soon.

BONDED BY BLOOD: CONCEPT ALBUM
Bonded By Blood will be releasing their brand new album 'Exiled To Earth' through Roadrunner on August 16. The album is a concept record, about an alien race called The Crong, who've taken control of Earth, and makind's fight to reclaim it. The band have even done a comic strip as a taster. You can view it here

WHITECHAPEL LIVE
Whitechapel have posted footage that was filmed at the Ventura, CA date of Warped Tour 2010. You can view it here

HORIZON ABLAZE SIGN DEAL
Death metal band Horizon Ablaze have signed a new deal with Mathem Music. The bands debut album should be out in the Winter. More information about the band can be found here

Friday, July 2, 2010

VADER NEW ALBUM
Vader are to release new album 'Return To The Morbid Reich' next Summer on the Nuclear Blast label. It's to be recorded next Spring.

GOD DETHRONED NEW GUITARIST
Dutch death metallers God Dethroned have a new guitarist his name is Danny Tunker, who's working with the band on their new, as yet untitled album.

AGAINST ME! TOUR
Against Me! Are doing a tour with Fucked Up, Japanese Voyeurs and Crazy Arm to play the following dates: Southampton Mo' Live October 22, Cardiff Solus 24, Bristol O2 Academy 25, Coventry Kasbah 26, Glasgow QMU 27, Nottingham Rock City 28, Leeds Met University 29, Plymouth University 31, Cambridge Junction November 1, Oxford O2 Academy 2, London Camden Electric Ballroom 3.

GLENN DANZIG SUED
Glenn Danzig is being sued for allegedly driving his car into the back of another vehicle in January. The victim, Guy Wilson, is claiming that he has suffered pain and emotional distress, and is seeking unspecified damages.

SOS FESTIVAL
2 Bands that are going to headline the SOS Festival at Radcliffe Civic Hall on July 9 and 10 will be The Black Spiders and Blaze Bayley. For more information please click here

NEW SAHG ALBUM
Sahg, the Norwegian band, release new album 'Sahg III' through Indie Records on August 30. The band features members of Gorgoroth, Audrey Horne and Manngard.

36 CRAZY FISTS NEW ALBUM
36 Crazy Fists will release their new album 'Collisions & Castaways' through Ferret on July 27. The bands first single 'Reviver' is now available through iTunes.

OZZY NEWS
Ozzy Osbourne has announced that The Black Spiders have been selected to open for him at The Roundhouse on July 3 - part of the iTunes Festival. The Sword are also on the bill.

JIMMY PAGE SUED
Jimmy Page is being sued by Jake Holmes, the man who wrote the song 'Dazed And Confused'. The latter is claiming copyright infringement on a song he recorded in 1967, two years before Zeppelin did it for their self-titled, debut album. But having it left it so long, should he win this case Holmes will only be able to claim money from the last three years.

WOLVERINE IN THE STUDIO
Swedish metal band Wolverine are currently in the studio to begin work on their new album 'Communication Lost' no more new on the release date.

DIO TRIBUTE
Members of Opeth, In Flames, Hammerfall, Europe and Stratovarius are teaming up to pay tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio on a Swedish metal cruise. This happens on October 7/8. For more information please click here

NEW HATESPHERE SINGER
Hatesphere have found a new singer his name is Esben Hansen. But the band have lost bassist Mixen Lindberg. Temporarily he's been replaced by the returning Mikael Elhert.

CORONER COME BACK
Classic Swiss thrashers Coroner are to reunite for next year's Hellfest, which happens from June 17-19. The line-up will be Tommy T. Baron (guitar), Ron Royce (bass) and Marquis Marky (drums).

THE CROWN SIGN NEW DEAL
The Crown have signed to Century Media. A new album, 'Doomsday King', is due out in September.

GODHATE NEW VIDEO
A video for the song Godhate, taken from the new album "Equal in the eyes of death", has been released on youtube. You can view the video here

AEON NEW VIDEO

Technical death metal band Aeon who formed in Östersund, Sweden in 1999, are pleased to release their video from the band's new release Path of Fire that just dropped in Europe in May. The video Forgiveness Denied can be viewed at this location

CATARACT ENTER STUIDO
Swiss Thrash Metal force Cataract has finally entered the Antfarm studios in Denmark to record their long anticipated new album for Metal Blade. The new Cataract album will be released in September of 2010! Stay tuned for further updates.

CATTLE DECAPITATION TOUR

Cattle Decapitation have just announced they will be touring Europe in July 2010 raking in both club shows and several festivals on the continent. Here are the details

CATTLE DECAPITATION
+ GOROD + BEYOND TERROR BEYOND GRACE + opener

15/07/10 - Obscene Extreme (Czech)
17/07/10 - Civitanova Marche (Italy) "RockonFest 2"
18/07/10 - Bologna (Italy) "Blogos"
21/07/10 - Bilbao (Spain) "Santana 27"
22/07/10 - Porto (Portugal) "Rio"
23/07/10 - Madrid (Spain) "Sala Inferno Bar"
26/07/10 - Wrexham (UK) "Central Station"
27/07/10 - Manchester (UK) "Moho Live"
28/07/10 - London (UK) "Underworld"
29/07/10 - Bristol (UK) "The Croft"
30/07/10 - Namur (Belgium) "Cinex" + Incantation
31/07/10 - Stonehenge Fest (Holland)
01/08/10 - Dublin (Ireland) "Fibber McGee's"
02/08/10 - Belfast (Ireland) "Auntie Annies"
03/08/10 - Cork (Ireland) "An Crusian Lan"

NOCTURNAL FEAR NEW LINE UP
Led by Michigan thrash institution Noturnal Fear, the battle against false metal rages on! Outmanned and outgunned pockets of resistance continue to inflict serious carnage upon the enemy. From the frontlines, Noturnal Fear reports: "Our perimeter is now fortified by ‘The Axes Of Death’ Chris on guitar and new ‘SpecialForces Kommando’ Warmonger on bass. That's right! An alliance has been formed with the enigmatic nuclear-war bass-assassin Warmonger! The prophesied Circle Of Iron is complete!” A release date for Noturnal Fear’s ‘Excessive Cruelty’ will be announced later this year. For more information please click here

MARIONETTE SHOWS
Gothenburg Sweden based metal sextet Marionette will embark on “The Slaughter 2010” of the U.K. this October. The dates are:
Oct. 6, 2010 – Joiner’s, Southampton, UK
Oct. 7, 2010 – Orange Box, Yeovil, UK
Oct. 8, 2010 – Asylum 2, Birmingham, UK
Oct. 9, 2010 – Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Oct. 10, 2010 – Central Station, Wrexham, UK
Oct. 11, 2010 – The Well, Leeds, UK
Oct. 13, 2010 – Kasbah Night Club, Coventry, UK
Oct. 14, 2010 – Hyem, Newcastle, UK
Oct. 16, 2010 – King Tut’s Glasgow, UK
Oct. 17, 2010 – O2 Academy2 Islington, London, UK
Oct. 18, 2010 – White Rabbit, Plymouth, UK
 Other upcoming MARIONETTE shows:
July 10, 2010 – Getaway Rock Festival, Gävle, SE
July 17, 2010 – Teen Dream Festival, Backa, Gothenburg, SE
Oct. 1, 2010 – The Rock, Copenhagen, DK

Tickets can be purchased here

ATROCITY NEW ALBUM
Atrocity will release their new album ‘After The Storm’ in North America on September 15th. Here is the artwork and tracklistings:

1. A New Arrival
2. Call of Yesteryear
3. After the Storm
4. Silvan Spirit
5. Black Mountain
6. As the Sun Kissed The Sky
7. Transilvania
8. The Flight of Abbas Ibn Firnas
9. Goddess of Fortune and Sorrow
10. The Otherworld
11. Eternal Nightside

ROSALINE STREAMING
Rosaline are currently streaming ‘London Lost It’s Fog’ from their upcoming debut album ‘The Vitality Theory’ you can listen to it here

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

IVORY NIGHT NEW GUITARIST
Ivory Night the German Heavy Metal band have found a new guitarist The band comprising members of Ross The Boss and the former drummer of Germany's Top-20-charting Rockoutfit Saltatio Mortis team up with the guitar player of the legendary avant-garde Metal formation Mekong Delta: Benedikt Zimniak.

HATESPHERE SUPPORT NEVERMORE
Hatesphere will be supporting Nevermore in on their forthcoming US and Canada tour along with Warbringer and Mutiny Within. The dates are:

23.09.2010 (CDN) VANCOUVER, BC / Rickshaw Theatre
24.09.2010 (USA) SEATTLE, WA / El Corazon
25.09.2010 (USA) PORTLAND, OR / Hawthorne Theatre
26.09.2010 (USA) SAN FRANCISCO, CA / Slim’s
28.09.2010 (USA) LOS ANGELES, CA / Key Club
30.09.2010 (USA) SANTA ANA, CA / Galaxy Theatre
01.10.2010 (USA) RAMONA, CA / Ramona Mainstage
02.10.2010 (USA) MESA, AZ / U.B.’s Bar
03.10.2010 (USA) TUCSON, AZ / The Rock
05.10.2010 (USA) DENVER, CO / Bluebird Theater
06.10.2010 (USA) TULSA, OK / Marquee
07.10.2010 (USA) FT. WORTH, TX / Ridglea Theater
08.10.2010 (USA) SAN ANTONIO, TX / Scout Bar
09.10.2010 (USA) HOUSTON, TX / Numbers
11.10.2010 (USA) AUSTIN, TX / Emo’s Alternative Lounging
13.10.2010 (USA) ATALNTA, GA / The Masquerade
14.10.2010 (USA) RALEIGH, NC / Volume 11
15.10.2010 (USA) WEST SPRINGFIELD, VA / Jaxx
16.10.2010 (USA) WORCESTER, MA / The Palladium
17.10.2010 (USA) PHILADELPHIA, PA / The Trocadero
19.10.2010 (USA) NEW YORK, NY / The Gramercy Theatre
20.10.2010 (CDN) MONTREAL, QC / FouFounes
21.10.2010 (CDN) LONDON, ON / Music Hall
22.10.2010 (CDN) TORONTO, ON / Opera House
23.10.2010 (USA) CLEVELAND, OH / Peabody’s
25.10.2010 (USA) PITTSBURGH, PA / Diesel Nightclub
26.10.2010 (USA) LOUISVILLE, KY / Headliner’s Music Hall
27.10.2010 (USA) DETROIT, MI / Blondie’s
29.10.2010 (USA) CHICAGO, IL / Reggie Rock Club
30.10.2010 (USA) MILWAUKEE, WI / Rave
31.10.2010 (USA) ST. PAUL, MN / Station 4
01.11.2010 (CDN) WINNIPEG, MB / Royal Albert Arms
02.11.2010 (CDN) REGINA, SK / The Exchange
04.11.2010 (CDN) CALGARY, AL / The Republik
05.11.2010 (CDN) EDMONTON, AL / Pawn Shop

HÖRNERFEST NEWS
The Hörnerfest is an open air music-festival with a musical range from medieval- and pagan-metal to folk-rock. The venue is the yard of a burned down and restored farm in the middle of nowhere (near Hamburg). The stage is raised in the inner yard and the surrounding fields serve as parking lots and campgrounds. Beer- and BBQ-shacks, all for reasonable prices, are provided. We also have a nice little medieval market, fireshows and a lot more to offer! The 5th Hörnerfest takes place from July 9th till July 11th 2010. The price for the 3-day-ticket made out of leather is 31,- Euro (incl. presale, parking and camping). The pre-sale has started. Here is the line up:

Friday 9.7.10   Start 12.00 h
Fiddelaltermolk
Ragnaröek
Rabenwolf
Ingrimm
Arkona (Ru)
Coppelius
The Shanes
Rapalje (NL)
Feuerteufel Feuershow
Cultus Ferox

Saturday 10.7.10  Start 12.00 h
Myrkvar (NL)
Schattenweber
Adivarius
Bran Barr (Fr)
The Pokes
Cromdale
Feuerschwanz
Feuerteufel Feuershow
Equilibrium

For tickets please visit this site

FLESHWROUGHT DEAL
Death Metal outfit Fleshwrought have signed a new deal with Metal Blade Records. Fleshwrought features Navene Koperweis (former drummer of Bay area grind band Animosity, currently in Animals As Leaders) and Jonny Davy (vocalist of Arizona's Job for a Cowboy); Navene performing all instruments on the band's debut album Dementia/Dyslexia with Jonny Davy handling lyrics and vocals. For more information please click here

EDENBRIDGE CLIP
Austrian Symphonic Metal masters Edenbridge have posted a new video ‘Higher’ to watch this please click here The new album ‘SOLITAIRE’ will hit the streets in the UK on July 5, 2010!

FOREIGNER ITUNES
Foreigner have been added to the itunes Festival and will play at the Roundhouse on Sunday 25th July.  There will be a single released around the same time taken from the band’s current album Can’t Slow Down.

WHITECHAPEL NEW VIDEO
Whitechapel’s new video ‘The Darkest Day of Man’ can be seen now on metal blade TV you can watch the video here

FATAL EMBRACE UPLOADED NEW SONG
Thrash Metallers Fatal Embrace hailing from Berlin, Germany, have just released their new album The Empires Of Inhumanity! The band have uploaded a new song called ‘Nothing To Regret!’ to check out the song please click here

GRAVE DIGGER VIDEO DIARY
To ease the anticipatory wait, the German metal legends have released a first glimpse of their recording sessions. Headbangers may watch the video here

AS I LAY DYING NEW VIDEO
As I Lay Dying have released a new video online ‘Parallels’ you can view the video here

MADRID IS THE DARK
The Madrid Is Dark Festival 2 will be taking place on the 30 & 31 October 2010 at Sala Caracol, Madrid. For more information please click here

ALLEGAEON COVER
Colorado's Allegaeon have unveiled the cover art for their Metal Blade Records debut, Fragments of Form and Function.

Fragments Of Form And Function track listing:
1. The Cleansing
2. The Renewal
3. Across The Folded Line
4. The God Particle
5. Biomech - Vals No. 666
6. From Seed To Throne
7. Atrophy Of Hippocrates
8. Point Of Disfigurement
9. A Cosmic Question
10. Accelerated Evolution

Allegaeon's Fragments of Form and Function will be available in stores and online on the 19th of July 2010 in the UK!

NEGLIGENCE NEW DEAL
Negligence have signed a new deal with Metal Blade Records The band are busy with the mix of their second album which will be entitled Coordinates Of Confusion! More production details will be announced shortly. For more information please click here

GENE HOGLAN DVD
Legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan brings forth his long awaited instructional DVD “The Atomic Clock” Hoglan showcases his three decades of experience of performing and recording with the world’s most well known metal bands such as Devin Townsend, Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok, Strapping Young Lad, Testament, Zimmer’s Hole and most recently Fear Factory along with many others on his resume. Offering two hours of pure metal drumming fury, Gene shells out his pounding arsenal to drummers and music fans intrigued to understand what makes "The Clock" tick. Featuring 9 full songs from various projects (5 from the mighty MECHANISM), plus different improvised solos, in addition to tons of tips and tricks from his personal cache. Watch the Gene fill the screen, sharing his knowledge and putting it to the test. To View the "The Atomic Clock" Video Trailer  - please visit the following link To buy the DVD please click here and here

ROSE FUNERAL VIDEO
Cincinnati, Ohio’s Rose Funeral have released a brand new video called ‘God Demise’ from their second album, and Metal Blade debut ‘The Resting Sonata’ The video for God Demise can be seen now at this location

POWERWOLF DEBUT AT BLOODSTOCK
German metallers Powerwolf will headline the SOPHIE LANCASTER stage on Friday 13th August. The festival will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from 13th – 15th August.

GALLOWS END TEASER
The Swedish Heavy Metal band Gallows End has just launched an album teaser for their upcoming debut album "Nemesis Divine" at this location The worldwide release date for "Nemesis Divine" is set earlier already at June 25, 2010. The album will be released through Farvahar Records and distributed worldwide by Nightmare Records

MEGADETH LIVE RELEASE
Megadeth are to put out 'Rust In Peace Live' in September. This will be available in DVD, CD and Blu-Ray formats. It was filmed and recorded at the Palladium in Hollywood on March 31. The band played the whole of the classic 'Rust In Peace' album.

MORBID ANGEL IN THE STUDIO
Morbid Angel have just started recording a new album, with engineer Erik Rutan. This will be released by Season Of Mist.

NEW TANKIAN ALBUM
Serj Tankian Will release his new album 'Imperfect Harmonies' through his own Serjical Strike label on September 7. Right now, you can download the song 'Borders Are' for free at this location

PRIMORDIAL LOSE DRUMMER
Primordial have lost their drummer Simon O'Laoghaire. They're currently looking for a suitable replacement.

DRAGONFORCE LIVE ALBUM
Dragonforce are to release the double CD live album 'Twilight Dementia', through Spinefarm on September 13. The record features vocalist ZP Theart, who has since left the band.

ONSLAUGHT NEW DEAL
Onslaught have signed a new deal with AFM Records. The Bristol thrashers are currently working on a new album.

SKELETONWITCH/WARBRINGER TOUR
Skeletonwitch and Warbringer are teaming up to play the following dates: Birmingham O2 Academt September 11, Colchester Arts Centre 12, Bristol Croft 13, Glasgow Ivory Blacks 14, Newcastle O2 Academy 15, London Camden Underworld 16, Plymouth White Rabbit 17.

ENSLAVED SHOW
Enslaved play London Camden Underworld on October 15.

SLIPKNOT BASSIST CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died from accidental overdose of morphine and fentanyl (which is a synthetic type of morphine). This has now been officially confirmed. Gray was found dead on May 24 at a hotel in Urbandale, Iowa.

ROB ZOMBIE IN STUDIO
Rob Zombie has gone back into the studio to record new material with guitarist John 5 and drummer Joey Jordison.

SHADOWS FALL LIVE DVD
Shadows Fall are to release a DVD called 'Madness In Manilla: Shadows Fall Live In The Phillipines 2009'. This will be put out on August 24, through Ferret Music.

KORN SHOWS
Korn will be playing the following shows: Guildhall October 8, Wolverhampton Civic Hall 9, Manchester Apollo 10. The band will also be on the bill for the Ozzfest at London's O2 Arena on September 18

DEVILDRIVER ALBUM
Devildriver are to have their new, as yet untitled album mixed by Andy Sneap. It's been produced by Mark Lewis.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

BROKEN MELODY DOCUMENT
Broken Melody are working on a documentary called "Know your Identities" which will contain a huge quantity of new material, story and the evolution of the music between "Mirroring Identities”

GALLOWS END RELEASE
Gallows End will release their debut album ‘Nemesis Divine’ on June 25. The album will be released through Farvahar Records and distributed worldwide by Nightmare Records. The CD has been recorded, mixed and mastered at the 7th Gate Studios by Thord Klarström.

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER DATES
The Black Dahlia Murder have announced club and festival dates on their ‘Deflorate European Summer tour 2010’ which kicks off in Germany on August 6, 2010 and includes three UK shows including a slot at Hevy Fest. The Black Dahlia Murder recently slayed the UK headlining the ‘Bonecrusher Tour’. They’ll be joined by Despised Icon playing their last ever European dates. The dates are:

06.08.10 Germany Leisnig @ Suck N Summer 
07.08.10 Germany Wacken @ Wacken Open Air (DI only)
08.08.10 UK Port Lympne Wild Animal Park @ Hevy Fest 
09.08.10 UK Sheffield @ Corporation 
10.08.10 UK London @ Garage 
12.08.10 Czech Rep Jaromer @ Brutal Assault 
13.08.10 Germany Aschaffenburg @ Colos Saal 
14.08.10 Belgium Ieper @ Ieper Fest 
15.08.10 Holland Rotterdam @ Baroeg (Matinee) 
16.08.10 Germany Bochum @ Matrix, Summer Seek And Destroy *
17.08.10 Germany Saarbrücken @ Garage, Summer Seek And Destroy * 
18.08.10 Germany München @ Feierwerk 
19.08.10 Austria Wien @ Szene, Summer Seek And Destroy * 
20.08.10 Germany Dinkelsbühl @ Summer Breeze 
21.08.10 Switzerland Muotathal @ Mountains of Death (BDM only)

AS I LAY DYING CHART
As I Lay Dying whose last four albums count combines sales in excess of one million copies - have entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #10 with over 38,000 copies sold of their much-anticipated THE POWERLESS RISE album. THE POWERLESS RISE also reached #2 on Billboard's Independent Albums Chart and #3 on Billboard's Hard Music Albums Chart.

ALLEGAEON TRACK
Colorado's Allegaeon are giving the metal site StereoKiller.com the exclusive premier of the first single and title track off their upcoming Metal Blade debut, Fragments of Form and Function. The track is currently live and streaming here

HELSTAR BOXSET
Helstar will be releasing a Rising From The Grave boxset which includes remastered versions of the A Distant Thunder and Nosferatu albums. The boxset also includes the brand new DVD Twas The Night Of A Hellish Xmas! The Rising From The Grave boxset will be released the 5th of July 2010 in the UK.

PRIMORDIAL RELEASE
Primordial the Irish band will be re-issuing ‘Spirit The Earth Aflame' it was was originally released in the year 2000 and will again be available as a 2-disc Digipak on the 5th of July 2010!

ACCEPT NEW ALBUM
Accept are now to release new album 'Blood Of The Nations' through Nuclear Blast on August 20. It was produced by Andy Sneap.

JAG PANZER DEAL
Veteran power metallers Jag Panzer have signed to SPV/Steamhammer. New album 'Scourge Of The Light' is due out early in 2011.

DAMNED BASSIST
The Damned Things have added bassist Josh Newton (Every Time I Die) to their line-up. He replaces David Karron.

NEVERMORE PLAY SHOW
Nevermore is the latest act to be confirmed for the 2010 edition of Finland's Tuska Open Air festival, which takes place from July 2nd - 4th in Helsinki. More information about the show can be found here The upcoming Nevermore tour dates are as follows:

19.06.2010 Hellfest Clisson, FR
03.07.2010 Tuska Open Air Helsinki, Uusimaa
04.07.2010 Unirock Open Air Tevfikbey, Istanbul, TURKEY
06.07.2010 Metalcamp Tolmin, SK
17.07.2010 Bang Your Head Fest Balingen, DE
23.09.2010 (CDN) VANCOUVER, BC / Rickshaw Theatre
24.09.2010 (USA) SEATTLE, WA / El Corazon
25.09.2010 (USA) PORTLAND, OR / Hawthorne Theatre
26.09.2010 (USA) SAN FRANCISCO, CA / Slim’s
28.09.2010 (USA) LOS ANGELES, CA / Key Club
30.09.2010 (USA) SANTA ANA, CA / Galaxy Theatre
01.10.2010 (USA) RAMONA, CA / Ramona Mainstage
02.10.2010 (USA) MESA, AZ / U.B.’s Bar
03.10.2010 (USA) TUCSON, AZ / The Rock
05.10.2010 (USA) DENVER, CO / Bluebird Theater
06.10.2010 (USA) TULSA, OK / Marquee
07.10.2010 (USA) FT. WORTH, TX / Ridglea Theater
08.10.2010 (USA) SAN ANTONIO, TX / Scout Bar
09.10.2010 (USA) HOUSTON, TX / Numbers
11.10.2010 (USA) AUSTIN, TX / Emo’s Alternative Lounging
13.10.2010 (USA) ATALNTA, GA / The Masquerade
14.10.2010 (USA) RALEIGH, NC / Volume 11
15.10.2010 (USA) WEST SPRINGFIELD, VA / Jaxx
16.10.2010 (USA) WORCESTER, MA / The Palladium
17.10.2010 (USA) PHILADELPHIA, PA / The Trocadero
19.10.2010 (USA) NEW YORK, NY / The Gramercy Theatre
20.10.2010 (CDN) MONTREAL, QC / FouFounes
21.10.2010 (CDN) LONDON, ON / Music Hall
22.10.2010 (CDN) TORONTO, ON / Opera House
23.10.2010 (USA) CLEVELAND, OH / Peabody’s
25.10.2010 (USA) PITTSBURGH, PA / Diesel Nightclub
26.10.2010 (USA) LOUISVILLE, KY / Headliner’s Music Hall
27.10.2010 (USA) DETROIT, MI / Blondie’s
29.10.2010 (USA) CHICAGO, IL / Reggie Rock Club
30.10.2010 (USA) MILWAUKEE, WI / Rave
31.10.2010 (USA) ST. PAUL, MN / Station 4
01.11.2010 (CDN) WINNIPEG, MB / Royal Albert Arms
02.11.2010 (CDN) REGINA, SK / The Exchange
04.11.2010 (CDN) CALGARY, AL / The Republik
05.11.2010 (CDN) EDMONTON, AL / Pawn Shop

MANOWAR RELEASE TRIBUTE ALBUM
Manowar will be releasing a tribute album n honor of recently deceased heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16th as a result of stomach cancer.  

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

RONNY DIO R.I.P.
Its with great sadness that I have to bring you this news Ronny James Dio passed away on Sunday at 7:45am. My thoughts go out to his friends, family and bandmates at this sad time. Dio made a name for himself when he fronted the Ritchie Blackmore led band Rainbow, who released their first album in 1975. After leaving Rainbow, Dio was asked to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, to which he agreed. With Black Sabbath, he recorded two highly acclaimed studio albums in the form of "Heaven And Hell" and "The Mob Rules." After leaving Black Sabbath, he formed his own self-titled band and became one of the biggest draws in heavy metal during the 1980s.

Dio briefly reunited with Black Sabbath in the early 1990s, releasing the "Dehumanizer" album before leaving once again to concentrate on his own band. Another reunion with Sabbath followed in 2006, this time under the new moniker, Heaven & Hell, resulting the acclaimed album, "The Devil You Know" in 2009.

Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer late last year and the band recently cancelled their tour dates in Europe as a result of Ronnie's health. Post your thoughts here

BLOODSTOCK HONOURS DIO
The Bloodstock Open Air Festival is to rename their main stage the Ronnie James Dio Stage, in tribute the late, great vocalist. The festival happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

POWER QUEST NEW MEMBERS
Power Quest have announced 2 new band members they are new vocalist Chitral “Chity” Somapala and Gavin Owen as the new guitarist.

CANNIBAL CORPSE 2 SHOWS
Cannibal Corpse are are set to film the following shows with director Denise Korycki (Wild Wind Productions who also shot and directed Centuries of Torment – The First 20 Years. Centuries of Torment was released on July 8th 2008 and entered the Billboard Music Video Charts at #8 in its first week of release. The 2 shows are:

05/03 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
05/08 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater

CATARACT ALBUM
Cataract are currently busy working on their new album. This is what the band have said "We've been busy bees the past couple of months and we're happy to announce that we'll spend a weekend at Ralph Winzer's AssBurn Studios to record nine (or more) all new tracks for our upcoming new album or rather our personal enjoyment. This is due on the 8th/9th of may 2010 and we're basically doing it to get a good impression of how the songs will sound like outside of ze bunker. Ralph has – amongst other projects - recorded the last album of his (and Tom's) death metal commando Disparaged so we're quite keen on the result of this session! First shows will be announced soon, too!"

FATAL EMBRACE NEW SONG
Thrash Metallers Fatal Embrace have posted a new song off their upcoming new album ‘The Empires Of Inhumanity!’ The song is called ‘Wake The Dead’ and you can listen to it here The bands album is out on June 7 via Metal Blade Records.

ISTAPP POST NEW SONG
Istapp have posted a new song called ‘Vinterriket!’ and comes from the Swedes upcoming new album ‘Blekinge’ which is due out on June 7 via Metal Blade Records. You can listen to the song here

BEYOND THE LABYRINTH SONG
Beyond The Labyrinth have released their 3rd single ‘Ocean Apart’, a powerful ballad written by singer Jo De Boeck and guitar player Geert Fieuw.  The second song on the single, "Where Kindred Spirits Meet" is a mid tempo Hard Rock anthem.

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE ALBUM PREVIEW
Coming this summer, HELLS HEADBANGERS will unleash the first DENOUNCEMENT PYRE full-length album, "World Cremation." Featuring eight tracks of primitive black/death metal, the album charges forth with a darker & more focused approach than ever before. "This is a definite statement in the heretic evolution," says founding vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Decaylust. The album will be released on CD & gatefold LP, plus a limited-edition digipack CD version and a coloured vinyl version w/ patch + poster. For more information please click here

CATTLE DECAPITATION SHOWS
Cattle Decapitation have announced some shows for the UK they are:
27th    MANCHESTER – Moho Live
28th    LONDON – Underworld
29th    BRISTOL – Croft

AEON POST ANOTHER SONG
Aeon have posted another new song off their new album ‘Path Of Fire’ the song is called ‘Suffer The Soul!’ and you can listen to it here

LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH NEW SONG
Lighting Swords Of Death have posted a new song off their The Extra Dimensional Wound' album. The song is called ‘Nihilistic Stench!’ and you can check it out here

OSI SIGN WITH METAL BLADE
Osi (Office Of Strategic Influence), the hard rock duo formed by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, Dream Theater), has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records! The band has gained a strong underground following since its inception in 2003. OSI already has 3 full-length records and an EP in its catalogue of music. Their 2009 album, Blood and includes guests Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth). Past participants include Mike Portnoy on the first two albums, Sean Malone and Steven Wilson on the debut, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) on Free. OSI is currently working on their fourth album and Metal Blade debut for a late 2010 release. More information can be found here

MALEFICE VIDEO FOOTAGE
Malefice have posted new footage from their debut US show at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Check it out here

MORE NAMES FOR BLOODSTOCK
More names have been added to this years Bloodstock Festival they are Meshuggah and Desecration. The event takes place Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

ISIS SPLIT
Isis will split up after their current tour, which ends in Montreal. However, the band will complete work on a new EP and are also planning to release live material, both audio and visual.

OZZY REISSUES
Ozzy Osbourne is to have his first two classic solo albums reissued shortly.
The albums in question are 'Blizzard Of Ozz' (1980) and 'Diary Of A Madman' the following year.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

AVENGED SEVENFOLD FINISH NEW ALBUM
Avenged Sevenfold have finished recording their new, as yet untitled album. Due out later in the year, it features Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who stood in for the late James 'The Rev' Sullivan, who died last December.

KORN NAME SINGLE
Korn are to release a new song ‘Olidale' as the first single from new album 'Korn III: Remember Who You Are'. The former's due out early in May, with the latter following at the end of June.

PORCUPINE TREE LIVE DVD
Porcupine Tree will release their live double disc DVD/blu-ray on June 14. It's titled 'Anesthetize' and is on the Kscope label. This was filmed in Holland during October 2008.

GODSMACK UK ALBUM
Godsmack are to release new album 'The Oracle' in the UK on June 28. This will be on the Spinefarm label.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY BEST
Corrosion Of Conformity will be releasing a best of album called ‘Playlist: The Very Best Of Corrosion Of Conformity'. This should be released at the beginning of June by Columbia/Legacy.

MORE BANDS FOR DOWNLOAD
More bands have been announced for Download they are: Suicidal Tendencies, Skin and Esoterica head the latest clutch of 24 bands just confirmed for the Download Festival. Here's the full list: Ben Poole Esoterica Funeral Party Genitorturers Godsized Killing For Company Imicus Max Raptor Skin Suicidal Tendencies T-34 The Dead Lay Waiting The Humour The Morning After The festival happens at Donington from June 11-13.

DISTURBED ALBUM
Disturbed have named their next new album as ‘Asylum'. This will be released later in 2010.

HELLYEAH FREE SONG
Hellyeah are giving away a free song on their website The new song is called ‘Cowboy Way’ This comes from new album 'Stampede', due out in mid-July.

TERROR NAME ALBUM
Terror have named their next new album as ‘Keepers Of The Faith'. It's due out in September through Century Media.

ARCH ENEMY POSTPONE TOUR
Arch Enemy have been forced to postpone their UK tour, because of the ongoing airspace problems over Europe. The dates have been rescheduled as follows: Manchester Academy II November 23, Glasgow Garage 24, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 25, London Forum 27. Sabbat will be the support act.

OZZY AT THE ROUNDHOUSE
Ozzy Osbourne will be playing a one off show at the Roundhouse in London on July 3. This is part of the iTunes Festival, happening at the venue every night in July.

BRET MICHAELS SURGERY
Bret Michaels has undergone emergency surgery after being hospitalized suffering from a brain hemorrhage. Fortunately, he appears to be making a good recovery, although his condition is still officially critical

BRAINDRILL NEW VIDEO
Brain Drill have released their new video called ‘Beyond Bludgeoned’ you can view it here

TESTAMENT 70000 TONS OF METAL
Testament have now been added to the 70000 Tons of metal festival.
The confirmed 16 out of 40 bands are:

Amon Amarth
Death Angel
Epica
Finntroll
Moonspell
Obituary
Raven
Saxon
Sodom
Sonata Arctica
Stratovarius
Swashbuckle
Testament
Trouble
Uli Jon Roth
Witchburner

70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami FL to Cozumel, Mexico and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 28, 2011.

NOX AUREA SIGN NEW DEAL
Doom Metal's majestic band Nox Aurea have signed a new deal with Napalm Records.

NECRONOMICON NEW VIDEO
Canadian  black/death metal masters Necronomicon produced a clip to their song  "The Time is Now". Fans may view the clip here

SKYFORGERS NEW ALBUM
Skyforger whave released their new album ‘Kurbads’ he awe-inspiring new slice of heathen chemistry from Baltic folk metallers Skyforger, is their first album for Metal Blade, and doubtless the album that will see them take their rightful place in a pantheon of sword-on-shield greats. Remember, in that case, that you heard it here first, streaming exclusively on Terrorizer Radio. You can click here

Monday, April 19, 2010

GODSMACK NEW SONG
Godsmack have posted new song 'Love Hate Sex Pain'It comes from the album 'The Oracle', due out early next month. Get this at this address

HORSE CHANGE
Horse The band are no more. The band have changed their name to Wicked Decision.

ENFORCER TOUR
Cauldron and Enforcer are teaming up to play Leeds Joseph's Well June 26, Nottingham Old Blue Last 27, Nottingham Central 28, Birmingham Scruffy Murphy's 29.

MALEFICE TOUR
Malefice and Warpath are teaming up to play Dundee Dexters May 19, Middlesbrough Crown 20, Leeds Rio's 21, London Camden Underworld 22, Wrexham Central Station 24, Bournemouth Champions 28, Plymouth White Rabbit 29, Exeter Cavern 30. More shows will be confirmed shortly.

5 MORE BANDS FOR BLOODSTOCK
Five more bands have been confirmed for this years Bloodstock Festival. The bands are Benediction, Enforcer, Killing Machine, Steelwing and Witchsorrow. The event happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

IRON MAIDEN SHOWS
Iron Maiden are to play the O2 in Dublin on June 30. They'll be supported by Heaven & Hell.

BLEEDING THROUGH STREAM ALBUM
Bleeding Through are currently streaming their new self-titled album. Find it here

ALTER BRIDGE TOUR
Alter Bridge will be playing the following shows: Glasgow Academy October 16, Newcastle O2 Academy 17, Manchester Academy 19, Nottingham Rock City 20, London HMV Apollo 22, Southampton Guildhall 23, Birmingham O2 Academy 25, Bristol Colston Hall 26.

30 MORE BANDS FOR DOWNLOAD
30 more bands have been confirmed for Download they are: As I Lay Dying Atreyu Breed 77 Cancer Bats Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Enuff Z'Nuff Flyleaf Glamour Of The Kill Halestorm Holy Grail Michael Monroe No Americana Nonpoint Panic Cell Porcupine Tree Revoker Rock Sugar Senser Slash Straight Lines Sweethead Sybreed The Damned Things (featuring Anthrax guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano) The Used Tiger Please Tyketto White Wizzard Year Long Disaster Young Guns Zebrahead The festival happens at Donington from June 11-13.

KNOT BASSIEST JOINS HAIL!
Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has joined Hail!, the metal covers supergroup featuring current and former members of Testament, Judas Priest and Sepultura. He replaces David Ellefson, who left to rejoin Megadeth.

MAMMOTHFEST SHOW
Orange Goblin will be one of the main attractions at the first ever Mammothfest. Happening on September 18 at Hove Town Hall, there will be 27 bands in all. Also confirmed are Breed 77, Malefice, Sylosis, Abgott, Bury Tomorrow, Tesseract, Xerath, Divine Chaos, Blackstorm and Beholder. For more information please click here

EVEN MORE NAME FOR BLOODSTOCK
More bands have been confirmed for Bloodstock they are: Evile, Bonded By Blood, Mithras,. The Prophecy and Regardless Of Me have all now been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival. This happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

PETER STEELE R.I.P.
It’s with great sadness I have to report on the sudden death of Peter Steele the frontman of Type O Negative. He died on April 14 of a heart failure at the age of 48. I send my deepest regret and well wishes to his family, friends and bandmates at this tragic time. Please feel free to leave your comments at Metal Underground one of my favorite sites

SOULFLY ON TOUR
Soulfly play the following dates: Soulfly are to play the following UK shows: Southampton Brook May 16, London Islington O2 Academy 17, Preston 53 Degrees 18, Edinburgh Studio 24 19, York Duchess 20, Wrexham Central Station 21, Northampton Roadmenders 22.

FEAR ACTORY IN SHEFFIELD
Fear Factory warm up for their appearance at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival by playing Sheffield Corporation on August 4. They'll be supported by Beholder.

FREE BAD RELIGION ALBUM
Bad Religion are releasing a live album called '30 Years Live' on May 18, and they're giving it away for nothing. Just sign up here

SABATON, ALESTORM ON TOUR
Sabaton and Alestorm play Manchester Academy II October 11, Glasgow Garage 12, London Camden Electric Ballroom 14, Wolverhampton Slade Rooms 15, Sheffield Corporation 16, Brighton Concorde 17.

KINGDOM OF SORROW STREAM SONG
Kingdom Of Sorrow are currently streaming new song 'God's Law In The Devil's Land' at this address It comes from the band's second album 'Behind The Blackest Tears', due out in June.

FATAL EMBRACE ALBUM
Thrash Metallers Fatal Embrace hailing from Berlin, Germany, are ready to release their new album ‘The Empires Of Inhumanity!’ the full tracklistings are:

 01. (Intro) The Last Prayer
 02. Wake The Dead
 03. Nothing To Regret
 04. Haunting Metal
 05. Another Rotten Life
 06. Empires Of Inhumanity
 07. Into Your Face
 08. Rapture For Disaster
 09. The Prophecy
 10. Way To Immortality
 11. Ravenous
 12. Killers (bonus track)

NIGHTFALL SIGN NEW DEAL
Nightfall have signed a new deal to Metal Blade Records.

POWERWOLF LIVE VIDEO
Powerwolf have posted a live video from the running Bible Of The Beast tour on their YouTube channel. To view the video please click here

AEON FIRST SONG
Satanic Death Metallers Aeon from Sweden have posted the first song of their upcoming new album Path Of Fire on My Space. Please check out the bands MySpace to stream the song Kill Them All!

DEW-SCENTED NEW SONG
Dew-Scented  have posted the first new song of their upcoming new album Invocation, to be released May, 24th 2010 in the UK via Metal Blade Records, on MySpace. Please click on the bands MySpace to check out the album opener Arise From Decay!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

ACCEPT SIGN RECORD DEAL
Accept have signed a new deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's comeback album, 'Blood Of Nations', is to be released in the summer.

MURDERDOLLS GUEST
Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars is to guest on the new Murderdolls album. Expect the as yet untitled album to be released later in 2010 by Roadrunner.

SOUNDGARDEN FOR LOLLAPALOOZA
Soundgarden have announced the first live show. They are one of the headline act, alongside Green Day, at the Lollapalooza Festival. This happens at Grant Park in Chicago on August 8.

CLUTCH LIVE DVD
Clutch are to release a live DVD called 'Live At 9:30' on May 11 through the Weathermaker label. This double disc was filmed at the 9:30 club in Washington DC last December. It also contains a documentary on the band's career to date.

MORE BANDS FOR SONISPHERE
More bands have been confirmed for this years Sonisphere Festival they are: Alice In Chains Dir En Grey Europe Evile Lacuna Coil Municipal Waste Pendulum Renegades Rise To Remain Terrorvision Therapy? (playing the 'Troublegum' album in its entirety) Sick Of It All The festival happens at Knebworth Park from July 30 to August 1.

FREE RATT TRACK
Ratt are giving away a free track called ‘Eat Me Up Alive' just go to the following address You have to register. This comes from the album 'Infestation'.

NEW STORMHAMMER GUITARIST
Stormhammer have a new guitarist his name is Marcelo Oehninger.

DIAMOMD HEAD TOUR
Diamond Head will be playing the following Irish shows: Cork An Cruiscin Lan November 18, Fibber McGee's Rock Bar 19, Belfast Spring & Airbrake 20, Dundalk Spirit Store 21.

DANKO JONES FREE TRACK
Danko Jones is giving away a free track their new single ‘Full Of Regret’ at the following address

HELLYEAH NAME ALBUM
Hellyeah have named their new album as ‘Stampede'. Currently being co-produced by drummer Vinnie Paul and Sterling Winfield, this is due out through Sony in mid-July.

KYLESA DEAL
Savannah band Kylesa have signed to Season Of Mist. They're currently working on a new album.

POWDERFINGER TO SPLIT UP
Australian rockers Powerfinger are to split up. The band will do one last tour and then go their separate ways.

PICTURE VIDEO
‘Now It’s Too Late’ the new video from the legendary Dutch Heavy Metal band Picture has been made available at the following location

DEATH ANGEL CONFIRMED FOR 70000TONS OF METAL
Death Angel have been confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival!!! Bands so far are:

The confirmed 15 out of 40 bands are:

Amon Amarth
Death Angel
Epica
Finntroll
Moonspell
Obituary
Raven
Saxon
Sodom
Sonata Arctica
Stratovarius
Swashbuckle
Trouble
Uli Jon Roth
Witchburner

70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 24, 2011 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami FL to Cozumel, Mexico and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 28, 2011.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

DEATH PUNCH CRASH
Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody has been involved in a minor car crash. Fortunately, he wasn't badly injured.

HIGH VOLTAGE NEWS
More bands have been added to the High Voltage Festival. The bans are High On Fire and Orange Goblin. The event takes place on July 24/.25 at Victoria Park in London. Also announced are Lethargy, Audrey Horne and New Device.

ARCHITECTS TOUR
The Architects will be playing the following UK shows: Birmingham O2 Academy II October 1, Manchester Academy 2, Glasgow Garage 3, Newcastle O2 Academy II 4, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 6, Norwich Waterfront 7, London Koko 8, Bristol Anson Rooms 9.

SAXON DOCUMENTARY
Saxon will release their documentary 'Heavy Metal Thunder The Movie’ released next month on DVD. It features interviews and classic live performances.

MURDERDOLLS ARE BACK
The Murderdolls return with a new album. Titled 'Women And Children Last', it's to be released by Roadrunner in the summer.

NEW GODSMACK
Godsmack will release their new album ‘The Oracle' in early May.

DEVIL TOUR
Devil Sold His Soul will be playing the following dates: Norwich Marquee March 31, Peterborough Hellfire Club May 7, Bristol Croft 31, Manchester Moho June 1, Glasgow King Tut's 2, Nottingham Rock City Basement 3.

KORN TO ROADRUNNER?
Although nothing's been confirmed as yet, blabbermouth.com have reported that Roadrunner are to release the new Korn album, 'Korn III Remember Who You Are'.

NEVERMORE NEW ALBUM
Nevermore will release their new album 'The Obsidian Conspiracy' through Century Media on May 31.

HAMMERS SIGN
Hammers Of Misfortune have signed a new deal with Metal Blade Records. The bands new studio album should be out sometime in 2011.

NECRONOMICON DEAL
Canada’s death / black metal veterans Necronomicon have signed a new deal with Napalm Records. The bands ‘The Return of the Witch’ is scheduled for a release in early June.

TYR TOUR
Pagan metallers will be touring the following North American dates:

4/26/10 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx ***
4/27/10 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 ***
4/28/10 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Smalls ***
4/29/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theater Of The Living Arts ***
4/30/10 - Toronto, ON @ Sneaky D's
5/01/10 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
5/02/10 - Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques
5/04/10 - Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub
5/05/10 - Detroit, MI @ TBA
5/06/10 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
*** = AMON AMARTH headlining

ARMA GATHAS SECOND SONG
Arma Gathas have posted a second song for their debut album ‘Dead To This World’ to check out the new song ‘New Savior’ please click here

GOD DETHRONED RE-SIGN
God Dethroned have re-signed with Metal Blade Records. Metal Blade have extended the bands contract after the success of their ‘Passiondale’ album. The bands video ‘Poison Fog’ can be seen here

GWYDION ALBUM STREAMING
The entire Gwydion album ‘Horn Triskelion’ can be heard at the band MySpace page

AS I LAY DYING NEWS
As I Lay Dying new album ‘Beyond Our Suffering’ is now streaming on their MySpace page

SWEDEN ROCK NEWS
High On Fire and Cathedral have been added to the bill for Sweden Rock, which happens from June 9-12 at Solvesborg.

DEVILDRIVER NEW ALBUM
Devildriver are to release a live DVD this Autumn. The band will also start recording their new album on April 13, but this won't be out until 2011.

UNDEROATH DRUMMER QUITS
Drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie is to leave Underoath at the end of their European tour. The only founder-member left, he'll pursue other projects.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

METAL BLADE TV
Forerunners in the heavy metal scene since its humble beginnings in the early eighties, Metal Blade Records is once again spreading the word of Heavy Metal to the world now through the label's brand new site, Metal Blade TV
You can check out the site here

KARMA TO BURN US DATES
Karma To Burn will be playing the following US Dates:
May 14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory
May 15 - Philadelphia, PA
May 16 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
May 17 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
May 19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st Pub
May 20 - Charleston, WV
May 21 - Huntington, WV @ V Club
May 22 - Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant St.
May 23 - Columbus, OH
May 25 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
May 26 - Chicago, IL @ Double Door
May 27 - Madison, WI
May 29 - Wichita, KS @ Lizard Lounge
May 30 - Oklahoma City, OK

HAIL OF BULLETS NEW
Hail Of Bullets are currently busy recording their second album. More news soon.

BROKEN MELODY ALBUM
Broken Melody have released their new album ‘Mirroring Identities’ you can get the Italian based metal band’s album at the following address

PRIMORDIAL HEADLINE EVENT
Primordial will headline this years ‘Distortion Project – Decade Of Aggression in Belfast on Saturday May 8, 2010. Orange Goblin and 19 other bands join PRIMORDIAL across three venues: Spring & Airbrake, Katy Daly’s and The Limelight on Saturday May 8, 2010. Doors are at 2pm. Tickets are now on sale priced £20, they are available from 22 Ticketmaster outlets province wide, Eason’s, Katy Daly’s. 24hr hotlines – Tel: 0844 277 44 55. Buy online at these locations: Link1 Link2

BLEEDING FIST FINISH ALBUM
Bleeding Fist have finished recording video ‘Invocation Into Devil's Flesh’ he lead-off track to the upcoming Macabrum Bestia Ex Abyssus MCD, to be released in April on Moribund Records.

FACTORY OF DREAMS START
Factory Of Dreams have started work on there 3rd album. For more information about the band please click here

DOWNLOAD NEWS
Job For A Cowboy, Unearth and Whitechapel have been announced for this years Download Festival. Here are the main acts so far:

FRIDAY, JUNE 11
Main Stage:
AC/DC, Them Crooked Vultures, Wolfmother
Second Stage:
Bullet For My Valentine, Coheed & Cambria, A Day To Remember, 36 Crazy Fists, JOB FOR A COWBOY, UNEARTH, Lawnmower Deth

SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Main Stage:
Rage Against The Machine, Deftones, Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Fiver Finger Death Punch, Hell Yeah, Taking Dawn
Second Stage:30 Seconds To Mars, HIM, The Blackout, Volbeat, We Are The Fallen, Rise To Remain, Y&T

SUNDAY, JUNE 13
Main Stage:
Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, Motorhead, Billy Idol, Cinderella, Saxon, Ratt, Dommin
Second Stage:
Stone Sour, Airbourne, Steel Panther, Dillinger Escape Plan, August Burns Red, WHITECHAPEL

MALEFICE FOOTAGE
Malefice have posted live footage from their time at Hammerfest II you can view it here

DEW-SCENTED ONE OFF SHOW
Dew-Scented will play a one off show at the Underworld on June 16. Atheist will also support.

BRAINDRILL TRACKLISTINGS
Braindrill have released tracklistings for Quantum Catastrophe’ they are:

1. Obliteration Untold
2. Beyond Bludgeoned
3. Awaiting Imminent Destruction
4. Nemesis of Neglect
5. Entity of Extinction
6. Mercy to None
7. Monumental Failure
8. Quantum Catastrophe

More information: MySpace

CANNIBAL CORPSE NEW VIDEO
Cannibal Corpse have posted a new video online called ‘Priests Of Sodom’ this is taken from there excellent ‘Evisceration Plague’. You can view the video here

MORBID DRUMMER
Morbid Angel Drummer Pete Sandoval is taking a break from Morbid Angel, having had back surgery, In his place, the band have brought in Divine Heresy's Tim Yeung, so they can push forward with their new album.

EVERY TIME I DIE TOUR
Every Time I Die will be playing the following shows: Colchester Arts Centre September 21, Plymouth White Rabbit 22, Manchester Moho Live 23, Sheffield Corporation 24, London Islington O2 Academy 25. Also on the bill are Down To Nothing and Thick As Blood

DREAM EVIL SUPPORT
Dream Evil are to support Hammerfall on their Spring UK tour. The dates are Manchester Academy May 1, Glasgow Cathouse 2, Sheffield Corporation 3, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 4, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 5, London Camden Electric Ballroom 6.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

DEATHSTARS ON TOUR
Deathstars are on tour the dates are: London Islington O2 Academy June 19, Birmingham O2 Academy II 20, Liverpool O2 Academy II 21, Newcastle O2 Academy II 22, Glasgow O2 Academy 23.

NEW LORDI ALBUM
Jon Lord releases his new album, 'To Notice Such Things', through Avie Records on March 29. This is dedicated to, and inspired by, the late Sir John Mortimer, creator of 'Rumpole Of The Bailey', and a friend of Lord's.

CONVERGE TOUR
Converge are playing the following dates: Brighton Concorde II July 10, Plymouth White Rabbit 11 (matinee show), Dublin Whelans 12, Birmingham O2 Academy II 13, Glasgow Garage 14, Manchester O2 Academy II 15, London ULU 16, Colchester Arts Centre 17

KORN NEW ALBUM
Korn are to title their new album 'Korn III: Remember Who You Are'. Produced by Ross Robinson, it's due out in June.

STONE SINGLE
A sample of new Stone Temple Pilots single 'Between The Lines' is now being streamed at the following address this is from the band's self-titled album, due out on May 25 through Atlantic.

KINGDOM OF SORROW
Kingdom of Sorrow will have just finished working on their second album. The band features Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta and Kirk Windstein of Crowbar/Down. As yet untitled, this will be released in June.

ESCAPE STREAM
Dillinger Escape Plan are currently streaming new album 'Option Paralysis' at this location

MOTORHEAD SHOWS
Motorhead will play the following shows: Motorhead have lined up the following 15 shows: Aberdeen Music Hall November 8, Glasgow O2 Academy 9, Newcastle City Hall 10, Blackburn St. George's Hall 12, Llandudno Arena 13, Derby Assembly Rooms 15, Manchester Apollo 16, Leicester De Montfort Hall 18, Bristol Colston Hall 19, Southampton Guildhall 21, Cambridge Corn Exchange 22, Wolverhampton Civic 24, Leeds O2 Academy 25, London Brixton O2 Academy 27, Brighton Centre 28. Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday, March 19.

GAMA BOMB TOUR
Gama Bomb will play the following tours: Warrenpoint Square Peg April 10, Cork An Cruiscin Lan 15, Dublin Point 16, Belfast Speakeasy 17, Galway Kelly's 18. They then head out on the road with Mutant to play Sheffield Corporation May 1, Shearness Ivy Leaf 3, Newcastle Trillians 4, Grimsby Matrix 5, London Islington O2 Academy 6, Brighton Engine Rooms 7, Derby Old Bell 9. And the ever busy Bombers will then support Sepultura at Bristol Bierkeller July 14, Sheffield Corporation 15, Cardiff Millennium Music Hall 16, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 17, Dublin Academy 18, Reading Sub 89 20, Norwich Waterfront 21, London King's Cross Scala 22

IHSAHN IN LONDON
Ihsahn will play a one off ‘Metal Hammer’ sponsored show at the Electric Ballroom in London on August 19.

Ill NINO SIGN DEAL
Ill Nino have signed a new deal with Victory Records. The band will start to record a new album next month.

MORE BANDS FOR ROCK HELL
Uriah Heep and UFO are the latest bands confirmed for Hard Rock Hell IV. This happens at Pontin's in Prestatyn, North Wales from December 3-5.

STOCKHOLM ROCK FESTIVAL
This years Stockholm Festival line-up is complete the event takes place on April 30 and May 1 at Gamla Tryckeriet, Alvik, Sweden. Here are the details:

Friday April 30
Great White, KIX, Keel, Dizzy Reed of Guns n Roses, Vains of Jenna, TUFF, M.ILL.ION, Chris Laney, Star*Rats, Dust, Debbie Ray, SRO Band Battle Winner. (This will be the only european show for Great White and KIX)

Saturday May 1
Slaughter, Steelheart, BulletBoys, Pretty Boy Floyd, XYZ, Tigertailz, CrashDiet, Nasty Idols, Shameless, Badmouth, Dynazty, Psycosomatic Cowboys, Damn Delicious, Silverspoon, Wasted Saints, Chains, Killer Clan of F.U.N.

Pre-Show April 29
Rare Exclusive Acoustic performances by Great White, Keel, XYZ and Tuff

KING OF ASGARD SIGN DEAL
King of Asgard the Viking Folk/Death Metal band have signed a new deal with Metal Blade Records.

HATESPHERE DIARY
Hatesphere have posted a US tour diary at the following location part 2 can be found here

METHUSALEM NEW ALBUM
Dutch heavy metal band Methusalem will release there new album ‘Unite And Conquer’ on March 26 via Rock Inc Records.

GRAVE DIGGER TUNES
Grave Digger will celebrate their 30th anniversary by playing their classic album ‘Tunes Of War’ in its entirety at this year's Wacken Open Air!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

CATHEDRLA STREAM NEW TRACK
Cathedral are currently streaming new song 'Edwige's Eyes' at the bands MySpace Page. This comes from the album 'The Guessing Game', due out on March 26.

EVANESCENCE IN THE STUDIO
Evanescence are recording their third album, with producer Steve Lillywhite. As yet untitled, it's said to have a strong electro influence, and is due out in the Autumn.

HELLYEAH ALBUM
Hellyeah will release their second album in early June. More news soon

HAUNTED LIVE CD/DVD
The haunted will release a live CD/DVD later this year the set will be called ‘Road Kill’

ROCK HARD NEWS
Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley have both been added to the bill for the Hard Rock Hell IV Festival. This happens at Pontin's in Prestayn, North Wales from December 3-5.

WITCHFYNDE ON TOUR
NWOBHM heroes Witchfynde celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album 'Give 'Em Hell' with a string of shows. These are Bury Towler Hark II March 20, Mansfield Town Mill 27, Grimbsy Yardbirds April 2. The band also play the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland on April 16, at the request of Thomas Gabriel Fischer who is curating his own stage, 'Only Death Is Real'.

ENFORCER SIGN NEW DEAL
Enforcer have signed a new deal to Earache Records. Their new album ‘Diamonds’ is due out in May.

LOSTPROPHETS SHOWS
The Lostprophets have announced two new UK shows. These happen at Bournemouth O2 Academy April 28, Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall 30. They also play Cardiff International Arena on May 1.

STORY OF THE YEAR
Story of the year have now re-shedule their shows. They now play at the following venues: Oxford O2 Academy April 25, Norwich Waterfront 26, Leeds Cockpit 27, London Relentless Garage 28, Stoke Sugarmill 29.

CHTHONIC IN MELTDOWN
Chthonic have been added to this years “Metal Hammer Meltdown’ tour. They join up with Arch Enemy, Sabbat and Enslaved are teaming up to play Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall April 27, Glasgow O2 Academy 28, Manchester Academy 29, London HMV Forum 30.

DRAGONFORCE SINGER LEAVES
Dragonforce singer ZP Theart has left the band, due to 'insurmountable musical differences'. The search for a replacement is already on. Interested? Go to this address

FOO FIGHTERS NEW ALBUM
The Foo Fighters are to work with producer Butch Vig on their Seventh album. More news soon

DRUMMER QUITS DESTRUCTION
Drummer Marc Reign has left veteran German thrashers Destruction. This is said to be due to 'personal and musical differences'. The band will bring in a temporary replacement for current touring commitments.

LAW OUT
Marshall Law are off the bill for Hammerfest II. This is because drummer Steve Hauxwell fractured his wrist in a snowboarding accident in Belgium.

SLAM DUNK NEWS
More names have been added for this years Slam Dunk Festival they are: Alkaline Trio, Against Me, Rolo Tomassi, We are the Ocean, Skindred, My Passion, The Wonder Years, Hit the Lights and The Audition. The event takes place on may 29 at the University Of Hertfordshire and the following day at Leeds University.

SLASH TOURING BAND
Slash has confirmed his touring band this will include ocalist Myles Kennedy are rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck (Weezer,Green Day), bassist Dave Henning (Doug Pinnick) and drummer Brent Fitz (Alice Cooper, Vince Ne il).

TURISAS IN THE STUDIO
Turisas have just started recording their new album. This should be released later in the year by Century Media.

MORE BANDS FOR SWEDEN ROCK
More bands have been confirmed for this years Sweden Rock. The bands are Cinderella, Michael Monroe, Grave Digger, F.K.U., Sator, Steelwing and Dundertaget. Sweden Rock happens in Solvesborg from June 9-12.

BEGGARS RETURN
The Spirtual Beggars are in the studio, working on a new studio their first in 5 years. The album should be released later in 2010.

BLEEDING THROUGH TOUR DRUMMER
Bleeding Through will work with drummer Mark Garza on their current tour. Garza is a member of The Famine.

Monday, March 15, 2010

CATHEDRLA STREAM NEW TRACK
Cathedral are currently streaming new song 'Edwige's Eyes' at www.mysoace.com/cathedral. This comes from the album 'The Guessing Game', due out on March 26.

EVANESCENCE IN THE STUDIO
Evanescence are recording their third album, with producer Steve Lillywhite. As yet untitled, it's said to have a strong electro influence, and is due out in the Autumn.

HELLYEAH ALBUM
Hellyeah will release their second album in early June. More news soon

HAUNTED LIVE CD/DVD
The haunted will release a live CD/DVD later this year the set will be called ‘Road Kill’

ROCK HARD NEWS
Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley have both been added to the bill for the Hard Rock Hell IV Festival. This happens at Pontin's in Prestayn, North Wales from December 3-5.

WITCHFYNDE ON TOUR
NWOBHM heroes Witchfynde celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album 'Give 'Em Hell' with a string of shows. These are Bury Towler Hark II March 20, Mansfield Town Mill 27, Grimbsy Yardbirds April 2. The band also play the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland on April 16, at the request of Thomas Gabriel Fischer who is creating his own stage, 'Only Death Is Real'.

ENFORCER SIGN NEW DEAL
Enforcer have signed a new deal to Earache Records. Their new album ‘Diamonds’ is due out in May.

LOSTPROPHETS SHOWS
The Lostprophets have announced two new UK shows. These happen at Bournemouth O2 Academy April 28, Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall 30. They also play Cardiff International Arena on May 1.

STORY OF THE YEAR
Story of the year have now re-schedule their shows. They now play at the following venues: Oxford O2 Academy April 25, Norwich Waterfront 26, Leeds Cockpit 27, London Relentless Garage 28, Stoke Sugarmill 29.

CHTHONIC IN MELTDOWN
Chthonic have been added to this years “Metal Hammer Meltdown’ tour. They join up with Arch Enemy, Sabbat and Enslaved are teaming up to play Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall April 27, Glasgow O2 Academy 28, Manchester Academy 29, London HMV Forum 30.

DRAGONFORCE SINGER LEAVES
Dragonforce singer ZP Theart has left the band, due to 'insurmountable musical differences'. The search for a replacement is already on. Interested? Go to this address

FOO FIGHTERS NEW ALBUM
The Foo Fighters are to work with producer Butch Vig on their Seventh album. More news soon

DRUMMER QUITS DESTRUCTION
Drummer Marc Reign has left veteran German thrashers Destruction. This is said to be due to 'personal and musical differences'. The band will bring in a temporary replacement for current touring commitments.

LAW OUT
Marshall Law are off the bill for Hammerfest II. This is because drummer Steve Hauxwell fractured his wrist in a snowboarding accident in Belgium.

SLAM DUNK NEWS
More names have been added for this years Slam Dunk Festival they are: Alkaline Trio, Against Me, Rolo Tomassi, We are the Ocean, Skindred, My Passion, The Wonder Years, Hit the Lights and The Audition. The event takes place on May 29 at the University Of Hertfordshire and the following day at Leeds University.

SLASH TOURING BAND
Slash has confirmed his touring band this will include vocalist Myles Kennedy are rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck (Weezer,Green Day), bassist Dave Henning (Doug Pinnick) and drummer Brent Fitz (Alice Cooper, Vince Ne il).

TURISAS IN THE STUDIO
Turisas have just started recording their new album. This should be released later in the year by Century Media.

MORE BANDS FOR SWEDEN ROCK
More bands have been confirmed for this years Sweden Rock. The bands are Cinderella, Michael Monroe, Grave Digger, F.K.U., Sator, Steelwing and Dundertaget. Sweden Rock happens in Solvesborg from June 9-12.

BEGGARS RETURN
The Spiritual Beggars are in the studio, working on a new studio their first in 5 years. The album should be released later in 2010.

BLEEDING THROUGH TOUR DRUMMER
Bleeding Through will work with drummer Mark Garza on their current tour. Garza is a member of The Famine.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

AKEROCKE GUITARIST QUITS
Akercocke guitarist Matt Wilcocks is to leave the band after their support tour with Dark Funeral. The dates are Leeds Rio's March 12, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 14, London Camden Underworld 15.

ACCEPT DATE
Accept will play a show London Islington O2 Academy on May 26.

AEROSMITH SHOW
Aerosmith will play a show at the O2 Arena in London on June 15.

DEATH ANGEL NEWS
Death angel have chosen a new producer for their next new album his name is Jason Suecof the album should be out in September.

CATHEDRAL ON TOUR
Cathedral will be playing the following shows: Manchester Academy III April 26, Dublin Village 27, Belfast Limelight 28, London ULU 29, Glasgow King Tut's 30, Birmingham Academy May 1. Support comes from Church Of Misery and Gates Of Slumber.

EVILE RELEASE COVER
Evile have just released their cover of Pantera's 'Cemetery Gates' as a download single. This is available only through iTunes. 'Cemetery Gates' was the last song Evile recorded with late bassist Mike Alexander.

CATTLE DECAPITATION NEW BASSIST
Cattle Decapitation have brought in a new bassist his name is Derek Engemann.

SOUNDGARDEN SINGLE
Soundgarden are to have their first single on SubPop, 'Hunted Down'/'Nothing To Say', re-released on April 17. It's to be available on limited edition orange seven inch vinyl.

MORE BANDS FOR SONISPHERE
7 more bands have been confirmed for this years Sonisphere Festival they are: Skunk Anansie, Apocalyptica, Fightstar, Funeral For A Friend, Madina Lake, Gallows and Family Force Five. The event takes place at Knebworth Park from July 30-August 1.

HARD ROCK HELL IV BANDS
Skid Row, Michael Schenker Group and LA Guns head the list of bands now confirmed for Hard Rock Hell IV. This happens from December 3-5 at Pontin's in Prestayn, North Wales

TAPROOT ALBUM
Taproot will release their new album ‘Plead The Fifth' through Victory Records in mid-April. It's being produced by Tim Patalan.

BLOODSTOCK NEWS
Another band have been added to this years Bloodstock Festival Veteran German metalheads Holy Moses will play at the event at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

HOLE TOUR
Hole will play the following UK dates: Glasgow Academy May 3, London Brixton Academy 5, Birmingham Academy 9.

IRON MAIDEN NEW ALBUM
Iron Maiden will release their new album ‘The Final Frontier’ later in the year. The album was produced by Kevin Shirley.

SLIPKNOT MAN JOINS ZOMBIE
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison is to spend the Spring and Summer as part of Rob Zombie's touring band.

Friday, February 26, 2010

DEFTONES NAME ALBUM
Deftones have named their new album as ‘Diamond Eyes’ and will be released on May 18.

SOILWORK ALBUM
Soilwork have named their new album as ‘The Panic Broadcast’ and will be released via Nuclear Blast on June 25.

GRAND MAGNUS ALBUM
Grand Magnus have just finished recording their new album. The album is called ‘Hammer Of The North’ and will be released through Roadrunner in the summer.

CONSPIRACY STUDIO
The Cavalera Conspiracy, featuring Max and Iggor Cavalera, are to start recording a new album in April. This should be released later in the year by Roadrunner.

ANATHEMA DATE
Anathema will play a show at the Islington O2 Academy in London on May 21.

MAIDEN FINISH ALBUM
Iron Maiden have finished work on their next new album. At the moment I have no new of a release date. The album was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau.

ARCH ENEMY SOLO
Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott is to release a solo album later in the year. It's to be titled 'Follow Your Heart'.

TWISTED BLOODSTOCK
Twisted Sister, Edguy, Ensiferum and Onslaught are the latest bands confirmed for this years Bloodstock Festival This happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

THE MORE I SEE DATES/BAND CHANGE
The More I See have now revamped their line-up. It is now :Gizz Butt (guitar), James Cluer (guitar), Peter Ellis (vocals), Drew Markwick (bass) and Harri Wright (drums). The band will play the following dates: Peterborough Club Revolution February 19 (supporting Blaze Bayley). Worksop Frog And Nightgown 27, Peterborough Met Lounge March 14 (supporting Sylosis), Northampton King Billy 18, Bourne Loft Club 19, Peterborough Metro 20, Grimsby Yardbirds 21 (with Illuminatus and Sworn To Oath), Spalding Shooters 26 (with Illuminatus and Sworn To Oath), Nottingham Central 27 (with Illuminatus and Sworn To Oath), Kettering Sawyers April 2, Peterborough Club Revolution 4 (with Glamour Of The Kill), Manchester Grand Central 15, Preston Ship 16, Burnley Sanctuary Rock Bar 17, Peterborough Club Revolution Hellfire Club May 9, Rushden Attic 15.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD NEW DRUMMER
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is to play on the next Avenged Sevenfold album. This follows the death of James 'The Rev' Sullivan.

PANIC CELL ALBUM
Panic Cell are to release their third album ‘Fire It Up’ through Undergroove on April 5.

MORE BANDS FOR DEATHFEST
More bands have been confirmed for this years Deathfest they are: Negura Bunget, Wormrot (a grind trio from Singapore) and The Way Of Purity. Deathfest takes place at Leeds University Union on May 2

NEW BLACK LABEL DRUMMER
Black Label Society brought in drummer Will Hunt of Evanescence. He'll play on the band's new album, currently being recorded, and tour with them, but remains with Evanescence as well.

DARK TRANQUILLITY STREAM
Dark Tranquility are currently streaming their new album We Are The Void at their MySpace page This is released by Century Media on March 9.

STUDIO RELIGION
Bad Religion will start to record their new album on May 1. It's to be produced by Joe Barresi.

MALEFICE TOUR
Malefice will be playing the following dates: Malefice are to play Birmingham Eddie's March 4, Bridgewater Blake Hall 5, Kettering Sawyers 6, Reading Facebar 7, Northampton Roadmenders 8, Tunbridge Wells Forum 10, Reading Sub89 23.

CLASSIC DOKKEN
The classic line up of Dokken are back to reunite next year. That's Don Dokken (vocals), George Lynch (guitar), Jeff Pilson (bass) and Mick Brown (drums). Expect a tour and a new album.

DANZIG NEW ALBUM
Danzig will release their new album 'Deth Red Sabaoth' in the Spring.

HATESPHERE SINGER QUITS
Hatesphere singer Jonathan 'Joller' Albrechtsen has left the Danish metalheads. His replacement, at least on a temporary basis, is Morten 'Kruge' Madsen.

PANTERA NEWS
Pantera are to release a new compilation at the end of March, titled '1990-2000: A Decade Of Domination'. The band will have three albums released in vinyl format on April 17: 'Cowboys From Hell', 'Vulgar Display Of Power' and 'Far Beyond Driven'.

BROKEN MELODY ALBUM
You can pre-order the new album by Broken Melody called ‘Mirroring Identities’ at the following location

AETERNAM ALBUM
Aetername have released their new album ‘Disciples Of The Unseen’ through Metal Blade records. You can listen to some here

AEON COMPLETE ALBUM
Aeon have completed work on their new album ‘Path Of fire’ the album will released through Metal Blade Records later this year.

FATAL DEAL
German thrashers Fatal Embrace have signed a worldwide deal to release their new album ‘The Empires Of Inhumanity’

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

DOWN BASSIST STARTS NEW BAND
Down bassist Rex Brown has started a side project called Arms Of The Sun. The rest of the band includes Lance Harvill (vocals/guitar), Ben Bunker (guitar) and Luke Herbert (drums). The band have already recorded their debut album with producer Terry Date. The album will be released via Extreme Music, at the end of February.

SEPULTURA IN LONDON
Sepultura play London King's Cross Scala on July 4.

LAMB OF GOD NEW
Lamb Of God have a new track called ‘Hit The Wall’ featured on the video game 'Iron Man 2: The Videogame', which is due out in April.

KILLSWITCH LOSE SINGER
Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones has left the bands current US tour, due to unforeseen circumstances. All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte will fill in for the time being.

BLOODBATH AT BLOODSTOCK
The latest band to be added to this years Bloodstock Festival are Bloodbath featuring members of Opeth and Katatonia. Bloodstock takes place on August 13-15 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire.

RED CHORD CHANGE DRUMMERS
The Red Chord have changed drummers, they hace parted company with Brad Fickeison and have replaced him with original drummer Mike Justian.

DIRTY LOOKS BASSIST KILLED
Dirty Looks bassist Gregory Pianka was stabbed to death in a bar brawl on February 5. Joseph Lumsden Jr. , has been charged with criminal homicide. I send my condolences to Pianka's family, friends and bandmates.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY DRUMMER QUITS
Black label Society drummer Craig Nunenmacher has left the band. The band are now looking for a replacement.

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE FREE SHOW
Rage Against The Machine will be playing a free show at Finsbury Park in London on June 6.

BATHORY VINYL RE-ISSUES
Bathory are to re-issue the following albums on vinyl at the end of March: 'Bathory', 'The Return Of The Darkness And Evil', 'Under The Sign Of The Black Mark', 'Blood Fire Death', 'Hammerheart' and 'Twilight Of The Gods'.

TWO MORE FOR BLOODSTOCK
Gorgoroth and Black Spiders are the latest names confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival. This happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.
KREATOR SIGN NEW DEAL
Kreator the German thrashers have signed a new deal with Nuclear Blast label. Expect an album later in the year.

SHADOWS FALL COVER
Shadows Fall are currently streaming their cover of Ozzy's 'Bark At The Moon' at heir MySpace page

MASTERPLAN ALBUM
Masterplan, featuring former Helloween guitarist Roland Grapow, are to title their new album 'Time To Be King'. This is due for release in mid-April.

STROMBLAD QUITS IN FLAMES
Jesper Stromblad has quit In Flames. The guitarist is to pursue other musical interests. Just who will replace him nobody know more news as I get it.

AMORPHIS DVD
Amorphis are to release their first DVD in June. Titled 'Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes', it will be on the Nuclear Blast label. The DVD features a show filmed last November in Finland. There's to be a four-disc deluxe edition as well, with two DVD discs and two CDs.

ACCEPT NAME ALBUM
Accept now fronted by Mark Tornillo, are to title their new album 'Blood Of The Nations'. This is being produced by Andy Sneap.

STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT FESTIVAL
This years Stockholm Rock Out festival will take place April 30 and May 1. In addition to great bands, there will be bars, shops, tattoo artists and more. Stockholm Rock Out is an initiative by Chris Lemon from Badmouth. For tickets for this event please click here
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

SLASH BRINGS IN ALTER
Slash has announced that Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy will front his band on the upcoming solo tour. Slash will release his first solo album in April via Roadrunner Records.

DEATHFEST MORE NAMES
More name have been added to this years Deathfest the bands are: Hour Of Penance, Infestation, Ramesses and Palehorse. Deathfest takes place at the Leeds University Union on May 2.

MURPHYS LIVE TOUR
The Dropkick Murphys tour the following dates: Glasgow Barrowlands April 12, Newcastle O2 Academy 13, Leeds O2 Academy 14, Manchester Academy 15, Birmingham O2 Academy 16, Nottingham Rock City 17, London Brixton Academy 18, Belfast St. George's Market 22.

OCEANO GUITRARIST QUITS
Oceano guitarist Andrew Mikhail has quit the band. This is for musical and personal reasons.

MUSE FOR GLASTO
Muse are to headline the sold out Glastonbury Festival on June 26. The event itself runs from June 23-27.

COHEED'S 'BLACK' ALBUM
Coheed And Cambria release new album 'Year Of The Black Rainbow' on April 12 through Roadrunner.

KOTZEN ON TOUR
Richie Kotzen is to play London Islington O2 Academy June 17, Manchester Academy 19, Glasgow Classic Grand 20.

MORTAL SIN LOSE GUITARIST
Mortal Sin have lost guitarist Matt Sultana. He's quit the veteran Aussie metalheads for undisclosed reasons.

DIO BLACK RE-ISSUES
Black Sabbath are to reissue three Dio era albums through Universal on April 5. These are 'Heaven And Hell', 'Mob Rules' and 'Live Evil'. All have been expanded to a double CD format.

ANTERIOR NEW DRUMMER
Anterior have a new drummer his name is James Cook. The band are currently writing new songs.

MORE BANDS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE
Five more bands have been announced for this years High Voltage they are: Down, Joe Bonamassa, The Answer, Magnum and Gary Moore. The event happens at Victoria Park in London on July 24/25.

SLAYER, MASTODON FOR SWEDEN
Mastodon and Slayer have been added to the bill for the Sweden Rock Festival bill. This happens from June 9-12 at Solvesborg.

NEW TAROT ALBUM
Finnish band Tarot are to release new album 'Gravity Of Light' through Nuclear Blast on April 23. It's their ninth record.

ELLEFSON RETURNS TO MEGADETH
Bassist David Ellefson has returned to Megadeth, after an absence of eight years. Ellefson replaces James Lomenzo, in time for the band's upcoming US tour, when they'll play the whole of the 1990 album 'Rust In Peace'.

NEW DEW-SCENTED ALBUM
German thrashers Dew-Scented are to release their new album 'Invocation' in May via Metal Blade Records.

THERION NAME ALBUM
Therion are to call their new album ‘Sitra Ahra’. The Swedish progressive metalheads will release this later in the year.

PRIEST RE-ISSUE STEEL
Judas Priest release a deluxe edition of their classic 1980 album 'British Steel' on May 10.This will come in two formats. A standard deluxe edition with a bonus DVD, filmed on August 17, 2009 at the Seminole Hard Rock Arena in Hollywood, Florida, when the band played the whole of the album. The limited edition deluxe edition will also have an extra live CD from that show.

ARMA GATHAS SIGN DEAL
Arma Gathas has signed a new deal with Metal Blade Records. The bands debut ‘Dead To This World’ will be released the 26th of April in the UK.

CATARACT TO ENTER STUDIO
Swiss Thrash heroes Cataract will enter the studio in June/July to begin work on their forth album.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

KINGDOM OF SORROW ALBUM
Kingdom Of Sorrow, featuring Kirk Windstein (Down/Crowbar) and Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), are to release their second album in the Spring

OCEAN DATES
German band The Ocean are to play Irish shows in the Spring. The dates are: Galway Roisin Dubh April 6, Cork Cyprus Avenue 7, Dublin Fibber Magees 9, Belfast Limelight 10. They'll be supported by Irish band Neifenbach.

M.ILL.ION IN THE STUDIO
M.ILL.ION the Swedish rockers are to start recording a new album next Month. The album will be released via Metal Heaven later in the year.

NEW GOD FORBID GUITARIST
God Forbid have a new permanent guitarist. He's Matt Wicklund, previously with Himsa.

HELL ON THE ROAD
This Is Hell and More Than Life are to play Reading Sub 89 March 23, Norwich Marquee 24, London Camden Underworld 25, Peterborough Club Revolution 26.

GUITARIST REJOINS SKULL
Guitarist Frank Regan has rejoined Viking Skull. An original member of the band, he teams up with vocalist Roddy Stone, guitarist Dom Wallace, bassist Kevin 'Waldie' James and drummer Jess Margera. Right now, the Skull are writing new songs.

TRIGGER STUDIO
Trigger The Bloodshed are currently recording their album. As yet untitled, it's due out in the late Spring/early Summer.

SYLOSIS SUPPORT FACTORY
Sylosis are to support Fear Factory at Manchester Academy II February 16, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 17, Glasgow Garage 18, London Camden Electric Ballroom 19.

VOTE FOR METAL
'Metal Hammer' magazine have launched a campaign to get heavy metal recognized as a religion in the UK. This worthy aim can be supported by going to here

MAYHEM TOUR
Korn and Rob Zombie are to headline this Summer's Rock star Energy Drink Mayhem tour in America. Other bands on the bill are Lamb Of God and Five Finger Death Punch. The touring event will happen in July and August, and will also have comedians, dancers and motocross exhibitions.

FILMING LAMB
Lamb Of God intend to film shows this year around the world. This is for a future DVD.

SLAYER RESCHEDULE UK TOUR
Slayer have rescheduled their UK tour for a second time. The new dates are: Leeds O2 Academy May 26, Glasgow Barrowlands 27, Birmingham O2 Academy 29, Manchester O2 Academy 30, Nottingham Rock City 31, London HMV Forum June 2/3. The tour has been postponed twice before, because bassist/vocalist Tom Araya is suffering from back problems.

KING DVD
King Diamond will release a three-disc DVD set in late March. It's to be titled 'At The Graves'.

GODSMACK ALBUM
Godsmack will release their new album ‘Saints & Sinners' in the Spring. It was produced by Dave Fortman.

SOUNDGARDEN NEWS
Soundgarden have confirmed the line-up for their reunion. The band are Ben Shepherd (bass), Chris Cornell (vocals/guitar), Kim Thayil (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums).

SOILWORK ALBUM
Soilwork are to title their new album 'The Panic Broadcast'. This is due out later in 2010 through Nuclear Blast.

AC/DC DOWNLOAD
AC/DC are one of the headliners at the Download Festival this year, although which night has yet to be announced. The event happens at Donington from June 11-13. Other bans confirmed are: Stone Temple Pilots, Wolfmother, Them Crooked Vultures, Motorhead, Megadeth, Bullet For My Valentine, Deftones and Volbeat. The capacity is to be increased for the festival Weekend tickets go on sale from 9am on January 29. They are priced at £145 Standard or family camping is £35 (five days) or £25 (three days). Campsite lockers cost £11, while advance parking is £15 (until May 31) or £20 (on the day).

VADER TOUR
Vader, As Your Drown and Divine Chaos are to play Colchester Arts Centre February 27, Bristol Bierkeller 28, London Camden Underworld March 1, Belfast Limelight 3, Dublin Whelans 4, Glasgow Ivory Blacks 5, Leeds Joseph's Well 6, Nottingham Central 7.

TANKIAN: NO PLANS FOR SOAD REUNION
Serj Tankian has joined in the speculation over whether System Of A Down are about to get back together. Following recent ambivalent comments from bassist Shavo Odadjain, the singer has dismissed the possibility of any SOAD activity.

FEAR STREAM
Fear Factory are currently streaming the whole of new album 'Mechanize' at this address The record is released on February 5.

BRIGADE TOUR
Brigade will be playing the following UK shows: Cardiff Barfly April 21, London Barfly 22, Birmingham Academy III 23, Manchester Roadhouse 24, Glasgow King Tut's 25.

HEAVEN & HELL BLOODSTOCK
Heaven & Hell are to headline the Bloodstock Open Air Festival on August 15. The event happens at Catt on Hall in Derbyshire from August 13-15.

ENEMY ON THE ROAD
Arch Enemy, Sabbat and Enslaved are teaming up to play Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall April 27, Glasgow O2 Academy 28, Manchester Academy 29, London HMV Forum 30.

WIZZARD TOUR DATES
White Wizzard are teaming up with German metalheads Edguy to play Glasgow Cathouse March 15, Leeds Rio's 16, Manchester Academy II 17, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 19, London Islington O2 Academy 20.

ANIMA POST SONG
German band Anima have posted the first song off their upcoming new album ‘Enter The Killzone. The song is called ‘Welcome To Our Killzone’. To check the song out please click here

DEW-SCENTED NEW DEAL
Dew-Scented have signed a new deal European deal with Metal Blade Records for the release of their upcoming, still untitled new studio album.