Heavy Metal

CRIMSON GLORY, EINHERJER, MOONSORROW and FRACTURE have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Karmøygeddon festival, set to take place May 6-7…

THE THICK OF IT, the new band featuring former members of FLYBANGER, ANNIHILATOR and KILL RHYTHM, has posted three tracks from its upcoming 10-song…

Pennsylvania-based black/death metallers SATHANAS will enter 905 Studios in Ambridge, Pensylvania this month to begin recording their new album, entitled La Hora De Lucifer.

Amazon.com are streaming samples of both new RUSH tracks below: 'Caravan' (Single Version) 5:40 'BU2B' (Single Version) 4:21 Both songs will be featured on...

The award-winning Ted Nugent "Spirit Of The Wild" TV show on the Outdoor Channel debuts all brand new shows on Tuesday, June 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Former TROUBLE drummer and current RETRO GRAVE mainman Jeff "Oly" Olson will be interviewed by DJ Sovereign on Metal Messiah Radio tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2) at 6 p.m.

Swedish epic power metallers SABATON have stormed the German Media Control Charts at position #19 with their brand new album Coat Of Arms.

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED ? the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) ?

Pennsylvania-based black/death metallers SATHANAS will enter 905 Studios in Ambridge, Pennsylvania this month to begin recording their new album, "La Hora…

Dutch media site 3voor12 has posted pro-shot live footage of Toronto rockers DANKO JONES performing their hit song 'First Date' at the Pinkpop Festival in...

Following seven triumphant South American "Cocked, Locked, Ready To Rock Tour" dates (the final one playing this evening in Costa Rica, the largest…

Amazon.com is streaming audio samples of two new RUSH tracks ? "Caravan" and "BU2B" ? at the links below.

'Blonde, Bad And Beautiful' is the new single from AIRBOURNE's second album, No Guts. No Glory. The video can be seen below:

AL ATKINS has issued the following update: "I seem to be the bearer of bad news lately and this weekend my old friend and roadie Keith...

NAPALM DEATH, VAN CANTO, DISBELIEF, INME and JOHNNY & THE HOT RODS have all been added to the Sold Out Summer Breeze Open Air Festival,...

As well as the already scheduled appearance at The Download Fest at Donington Park in The UK with MICHAEL MONROE on Saturday June 12th, THE...

KISS has issued the following update: "KISS just performed 'Beth' in Hamburg (Germany).

CYCLE OF PAIN, featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "JD" DeServio, have teamed up with BLACK WATER RISING for a show on Saturday, June 19th...

Professionally filmed video footage of MEGADETH's May 30, 2010 performance at the Rock In Rio festival in Lisbon, Portugal is now available below (the footage...

Dailytelegraph.com.au is reporting: Axl Rose is tipped to welcome V8 fans to the jungle, with GUNS N' ROSES set to return Down Under later...

By David Perri NACHTMYSTIUM's Blake Judd doesn?t give a fuck what you think. Sure, that?s seemingly an overwrought and clichéd sentiment in the world of metal, especially...

By David Perri NACHTMYSTIUM's Blake Judd doesn?t give a fuck what you think. Sure, that?s seemingly an overwrought and clichéd sentiment in the world of metal, especially...

According to ESPN, singer Vince Neil has parlayed his successful MÖTLEY CRÜE gig into owning several bars, strip clubs, tattoo parlors, a tequila...

This year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival is scheduled for August 5th - 7th in Wacken, Germany.

"Blood Of The Nations", the new studio album from reformed German heavy metal legends ACCEPT, will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on the following…

Diana Silveira Piedade, the 25-year-old runner-up in the 2009/10 season of "Ídolos", the Portuguese version of "Pop Idol", joined HAIL!

Comedian George Lopez welcomed POISON frontman Bret Michaels to his new TBS talk show, Lopez Tonight, on May 28th. Check out the interview footage at...

London, Ontario based rockers BOBNOXIOUS - featuring RAZOR frontman Bob Reid - are gearing up for the release of their new album, Cocktales. Cover art...

The new supergroup featuring former DEEP PURPLE bassist/singer Glenn Hughes alongside LED ZEPPELIN reunion drummer Jason Bonham, DREAM THEATER's former…

Rocklahoma, the multi-day destination camping rock festival, is taking place this weekend at Catch The Fever Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK.

Greek-based Rockpages Web Magazine conducted an exclusive interview with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's frontman Eric A.K Knutson right before the band's show in Athens.

The 2007 album called Mastercutor from German metal veterans U.D.O. - featuring former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider - is being reissued by Night Of The...

Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy…

Greek quintet PSYCHO CHOKE has inked a deal with 7Hard Records for the worldwide release of the band's new album, "Unraveling Chaos".

Diana Silveira Piedade, the 25-year-old runner-up in the 2009/10 season of "Ídolos", the Portuguese version of "Pop Idol", will join HAIL!

linkSonic Excess conducted an interview with Adam "ATF Sinner" Buszko (vocals, guitar) and Konrad "Destroyer" Ramotowski (guitar) of Polish extreme…

As previously reported, Finnish metallers CHARON will release its first ever compilation album A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides on June 23rd.

By Aaron Small Fresh off an 11-city titty bar tour, which doubled as a CD release party for the new JACKYL album, When Moonshine And Dynamite...

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will release his new solo album, "Tattoos & Tequila", in Europe on June 4 via Frontiers Records and in the U.S.

Michael Dumas of GulfLive.com reports: Bret Michaels' "comeback" started Friday night at the Hard Rock Casino, and though he used his performance to shoot…

Rough-mix versions of two tracks ? "We've Got a Situation Here" and "Ironiclast" ? from THE DAMNED THINGS, the new band featuring members of FALL OUT BOY…

According to Myfoxdc.com, Julia Gnuse (The Illustrated Lady) - who was in AEROSMITH's Grammy award-winning music video 'Pink' - holds the Guinness World...

In the clip below, SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo talks about recording his 4th studio album with the band - and 5th with frontman Max Cavalera. Marc...

With only weeks remaining until the release of their debut album, Old Love, CHAMBERS have unveiled the artwork for their forthcoming LP. The artwork,...

Sweden-based death metallers THE PROJECT HATE have issued the following update: "We are getting used to this now? Due to the financial situation and the...

Mitch Stewart (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, THE ELEMENT) has collaborated with WWE wrestling superstar R-Truth (a.k.a.

Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) performed several Ronnie James Dio-era RAINBOW classics ?

Finnish vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, NORTHERN KINGS, SAPATTIVUOSI), Tuple Salmela (TAROT), Ari Koivunen (solo, AMORAL) and Patrik Eriksson…

A six-minute compilation of audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "Burial Ground", the new album from Swedish death metal legends…

Ozzy Osbourne was one of the featured guests on the recently released solo album from former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash.

Montreal-based HARBINGER, featuring ex-SCARLET SINS members Cristina Bishop (guitars) and Elie Bertrand (drums), have issued a recap of their recent trip to the Cape Breton...

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS performed last night (Wednesday, May 26th) on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Quality fan-filmed video footage of SINISTER's May 21, 2010 performance at Paard in Den Haag, Holland can be viewed below (courtesy of "letthedeathmetalflow").

Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have released the following statement via their MySpace page: "Didn't 'we' all think this 'President' was supposed…

As previously reported, CRIMSON GLORY will play their very first German show with their new singer, Todd La Torre, at next year's Keep It True...

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside James Michael and D.J.

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who spent time rehearsing with Paul Gray in 2005 for the "Roadrunner United: All Stars" tribute concert to celebrate…

Toronto rocker DANKO JONES is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Germany's Visions Magazine. It can be viewed on the left (click...

An Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for UNISONIC ? the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske alongside Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta…

POISON frontman Bret Michaels performed live for the first time after a triple health crisis on last night's (Wednesday, May 26) "American Idol" finale.

Watch for a never-before seen interview with TED NUGENT on a Special Edition of Hannity Sunday, May 30, at 9 PM (eastern and pacific) on...

Infernal Masquerade recently conducted an interview with bassist Gary Mader of New Orleans sludge overlords EYEHATEGOD.

Due to "contractual differences," British black metal pioneers VENOM have cancelled their appearance at High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which…

Regain Records has announced their cooperation with Swedish doom/sludge/noise act SUMA (Speakerphone Recordings).

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine made a guest appearance on Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Monday, May 24th. Audio from the show is now available...

EXODUS' new album, Exhibit B: The Human Condition, has hit the Billboard 200 chart at #114, selling over 4,500 copies of the album in it's...

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "One of my earliest memories of…

Diane Kreiger Spivak from Post-trib.com is reporting: Mark Wilkins is already cringing with anticipation.

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was interviewed on the May 18 edition of Fox News' "Red Eye" show with host Greg Gutfeld.

During an appearance on this past Monday's (May 24) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn, MEGADETH mainman Dave…

Swedish epic power metallers SABATON have issued the following update: "After two times postponing the shooting of the music video we can now inform…

PITCH BLACK FORECAST, the project featuring vocalist Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records), drummer Gene Hoglan…

GRAVE, CRUCIFIED BARBARA and RAUBTIER have been confirmed for the Close-Up Båten cruise, which will leave the Stockholm, Sweden port on September 9 for Åbo, Finland, and return the following day.

STONE SOUR - the band featuring SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor - have issued the following statement on the death of Slipknot bassist Paul Dedrick Gray,...

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy, who toured with Ronnie James Dio and his band HEAVEN & HELL on the Metal Masters Tour in 2008 and DISTURBED vocalist David…

Legendary death metal act DIABOLIC will release its first full-length album since 2003?s Infinity Through Purification on June 8th through Deathgasm Records.

Paul Mahon, guitarist for Irish rock band THE ANSWER, has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James…

MURDERDOLLS have scheduled their first live date in over 6 years, on June 17th at The Key Club in Hollywood, CA, according to the venue's...

California rock veterans Y&T performed a cover version of the DIO classic "Rainbow In The Dark" on May 22, 2010 at the Fillmore in San Francisco…

THE WRETCHED END, the new Norway-based band featuring guitarist Samoth (EMPEROR, ZYKLON) and bassist Cosmo (MINDGRINDER) alongside Swedish drummer Nils…

The reactivated MURDERDOLLS ? the band consisting of Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT, ROB ZOMBIE) and Wednesday 13 ?

Courthouse News Service reports that a federal judge in Manhattan ruled that SYSTEM OF A DOWN does not owe royalties to a publishing company for its…

The claymation video for "Save Me", a song off KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's latest, self-titled album, can be viewed at CraveOnline.com.

Producer Rob Cavallo (GREEN DAY, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, PARAMORE, FLEETWOOD MAC) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary…

DIO/HEAVEN & HELL keyboardist Scott Warren has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio…

Acclaimed British producer Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, NAPALM DEATH) and his representatives at Real…

Florida-based melodic metal veterans CRIMSON GLORY have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA have released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "RIP Paul Gray, we're…

In this week's "Mashup Monday" at Billboard.com, WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former…

Video footage of powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) belting out acoustic versions of two…

One month after suffering a brain hemorrhage and just days after being re-admitted to the hospital for a warning stroke, POISON frontman and "The…

According to LivingInPeru.com, Boston rockers AEROSMITH played in front of more than 30 thousand in Lima on Saturday, May 22 in what was their first-ever appearance in Peru.

Vocalist/guitarist Steve Gaines of California thrashers ANGER AS ART has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal…

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message onhis official blog: "This past weekend, we lost Ronnie James Dio, not only one of the…

Actor Jack Black of TENACIOUS D ? the metal-inspired comic rock collaboration also featuring Kyle Gass ?

DIRGE WITHIN, the new metal band featuring ex-SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass, vocalist Jeremy "Jerms" Genske, guitarist Matt Szlachta, bassist James Pezanoski…

FXP guitarist Franky Perex (SCARS ON BROADWAY) has issued the following update: "This is the set list I'll be performing in Iraq for the troops....

Wendy Dio, wife/manager of late heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement in…

SLAYER was the musical guest on ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live! yesterday (Thursday, May 20th).

Bassist Kevin Baldes of the Orange County rock band LIT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling continues its partnership with Victory Records, announcing the selection of TAPROOT's single "Fractured (Everything I…

Versailles Records' forthcoming "Rock & Roll Train: A Millennium Tribute to AC/DC" will feature former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade alongside LIZZY BORDEN…

Fan-filmed video footage of the May 15, 2010 performance at De Lakei in Helmond, the Netherlands by former AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen's new…

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

Rob Zombie was interviewed on the Lazer 103.3 radio station at this year's Lazerfest, which took place Sunday, May 16 at Indianola Balloon Grounds in Indianola, Iowa.

PENTAGRAM's legendary, genre-defining offering "Relentless" is the latest album inductee in Decibel magazine's prestigious "Hall of Fame" series, which…

John Tsantakis, guitarist of New York City-based power metallers GOTHIC KNIGHTS, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary…

MASTERPLAN's new album Time To Be King will be released today (May 21st) and will be released as a regular CD, limited digipack and limited...

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has offered the following thoughts on the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN &...

Canadian hard rock legends TRIUMPH were guests on the US nationally syndicated radio show Rockline, with host Bob Coburn, on Wednesday, May 19th.

Andrew Osborn of Telegraph.co.uk reports: A Russian town famed for its crusades against swearing and easy morals is trying to ban heavy metal concerts…

Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have just uploaded Part 5 of their exclusive video series, dubbed the Camp Crunch Sessions. All 5 videos, shot during the...

According to the official web site of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) ? an independent Baptist church and hate group known for its hatred of homosexuals…

Britain's SYLOSIS have issued the following update: "Rumors have been circulating for a few days now and we can confirm that Jamie (Graham) is no...

Vocalist London Wilde of WILDESTARR ? the band featuring original VICIOUS RUMORS bassist Dave Starr (now on all guitar and bass) ?

"Nightmare", the new single from Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD, is the No.

BLOOD REDSKIES/ex-VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx and DEATHRIDERS/ex-ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin have issued the following messages, paying tribute to vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO, who passed...

Former WICKED MARAYA vocalist Lou Falco has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

Rachel Bolan, bassist and primary songwriter of SKID ROW, has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of legendary…

VH1 Classic is celebrating the life and career of singer Ronnie James Dio with a special tribute, "Dedicated To Dio", on Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 p.m.

Marc Storace, vocalist of Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS, paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during an interview with Jason Coldiron for CWG Magazine/Metal Assault.

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN…

In a recent interview AVANTASIA founder / vocalist Tobias Sammet discussed working with JON OLIVA'S PAIN frontman Jon Oliva on the song 'Death Is Just...

Los Angeles rockers VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! ? whose sound has been described as an infusion of music genres, including screamo, dance, pop and hardcore ?

BLOOD REDSKIES/ex-VICIOUS RUMORS vocalist Ronnie Stixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal…

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS are inviting fans to tune in to see the band in Chicago on both VH1 and Palladia this weekend. A video trailer...

Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer…

URIAH HEEP will play Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26th at the Marcus Ampitheater at 10:00 PM.

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) has offered the following thoughts on the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN &...

PRETTY MAIDS vocalist Ronnie Atkins spoke to Metal Assault in an interview and offered his tribute and condolences on the passing of legend...

Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have just uploaded Part 4 of their exclusive video series, dubbed the Camp Crunch Sessions.

Former BLAZE BAYLEY drummer Larry Paterson has posted the following message: "It?s been a while since I wrote anything here, sorry about the delay.

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary…

Legendary guitarist Slash recently spoke to Spinner about the circumstances that led to VELVET REVOLVER's April 2008 split with lead singer Scott Weiland…

Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" has released the following message: "About 10 years ago, Ronnie James Dio came in…

Drummer Lawrence "Larry" Paterson has announced his departure from Blaze Bayley's (ex-IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) band because of "personal and professional…

Bassist Bob Daisley, who was a member of RAINBOW from 1977 to 1979, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal…

"Tear The World Down", the debut album from WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members…

Singer/guitarist Michael Poulsen of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy…

Former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson has issued the following statement regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved…

ALICE IN CHAINS have issued the following update: "To three winners, we're giving away SIGNED copies of ALL THREE newest albums from each Black Diamond Skye...

The reactivated original lineup of SPINESHANK ? featuring Jonny Santos (vocals), Tommy Decker (drums), Mike Sarkisyan (guitar) and Rob Garcia (bass) ?

Longtime metal journalist and BLABBERMOUTH.NET staffer Keith Bergman has released the following comment eulogizing legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed an in-store appearance in Vancouver, BC on June 24th at 3pm at Tom Lee Music (929 Granville Street)....

Long-running California metallers AGENT STEEL ? who recently parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall and replaced him with the band's original singer, John Cyriis ?

Bid now on an exclusive one-of-a-kind autographed VAN HALEN Philadelphia Flyers jersey personally signed by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen and...

The organizers of this year's Sweden Rock Festival ? which will take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden ?

VIRGIN STEELE frontman David DeFeis has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

Bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following statement regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved manager and…

Hungary's Shock! magazine has posted quality photos of METALLICA's May 14th concert in Budapest, Hungary.

Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James…

With members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley), ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley), THE DAMNED THINGS are…

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

According to TMZ.com, GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has filed a countersuit against his former manager Irving Azoff, claiming Azoff tried to strong-arm…

German technical death metallers OBSCURA will be joined by legendary bassist Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, DEATH, CONTROL DENIED, TESTAMENT) for their upcoming…

Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR), Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER…

Vocalist Alan Tecchio (HADES, WATCHTOWER, NON-FICTION) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie…

Y&T guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, DIO bassist Rudy Sarzo and RAINBOW / BLACK SABBATH / OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob...

MEGADETH have issued the following update: "Chris Broderick is featured in the May 2010 issue of Guitar World Magazine.

Guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal…

Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has released the following statement…

Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSR?CHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary…

According to an article in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine (Issue 1104 - May 13, 2010), Ozzy Osbourne will release a Christmas album, "Black…

Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany has posted the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved manager and…

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who listened to "Man on the Silver Mountain" by Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW as a teenager, told Billboard.com that being able…

KING DIAMOND has issued the following statement in tribute to legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) who lost...

Former drummer for Norway's ANCIENT and Italy's DOOMSWORD, Diego "Grom" Meraviglia (pictured), has provided ear-shattering drumming for a track on the new HEXFIRE album.

Bret Michaels, who suffered a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage on April 22, just 10 days after an emergency appendectomy in San Antonio, Texas while on his…

OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN &...

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, LYNCH/PILSON, WAR AND PEACE, STEEL DRAGON, FOREIGNER), who recorded and toured three studio albums with DIO ?

Powerhouse vocalist Tony Harnell (TNT, WESTWORLD, MORNING WOOD, STARBREAKER) has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy…

LIZZY BORDEN frontman and namesake has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN…

Former STEREOMUD and current BLACK WATER RISING guitarist John Fattoruso has released the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a…

Guitarist Nige Rockett of veteran British thrashers ONSLAUGHT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer…

The July 7, 2010 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" will be a tribute to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio ?

Former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner has released the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved…

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has released the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a…

Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT, ADAGIO, AT VANCE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of…

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio…

MIDNATTSOL ? the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine) ?

The organizers of the annual Download festival ? which returns for an eighth year to Donington Park, United Kingdom from Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13 ?

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has released the following statement to…

British heavy metal veterans IRON MAIDEN have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio…

By Ryan Ogle Soon after rumors began swirling around the Internet, ANTHRAX made the official announcement that it was rejoining forces with Joey…

Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN…

Seattle progressive hard rockers QUEENSR?CHE have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio…

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN &…

LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO…

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have issued the following update: "Today is a very, very sad day for all of Forbidden past and present. We...

Singer Andrea Ferro of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer…

Guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk of the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band REDEMPTION has released the following statement regarding the passing…

Eddie Trunk ? co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM ?

Video footage of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and singer Whitfield Crane (UGLY KID JOE, ANOTHER ANIMAL, LIFE OF AGONY) hanging out at Manuel Antonio…

According to Reuters/Billboard, CHICKENFOOT ? the supergroup featuring Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN), Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) ?

DIRGE WITHIN, the new metal band featuring ex-SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass, vocalist Jeremy "Jerms" Genske, guitarist Matt Szlachta, bassist James Pezanoski…

Former NOX frontman and SEVERE TORTURE drummer Seth Van De Loo has rejoined the Dutch death metal outfit NOX as the replacement for drummer Bob Dussel who left the band a couple of months ago.

Bret Michaels, who suffered a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage on April 22, just 10 days after an emergency appendectomy in San Antonio, Texas while on his…

MUSICA DIABLO ? the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS), bassist…

"The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, has registered the following first-week chart…

After ending a successful UK tour, Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB will be playing at the Rock am Bach festival in Saarbrucken, Germany on July 10th...

Roadrunner Records has posted a new interview with guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM as part of the label's "Gear Nerd" series…

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL will play three shows with CHIMAIRA in early July prior to taking part in this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem…

"Tear The World Down", the debut album from WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members…

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "The Powerless Rise", the new album from San Diego, California…

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "The Powerless Rise", the new album from San Diego, California…

Even though CORROSION OF CONFORMITY founding member Reed Mullin has officially reformed the band's classic "Animosity" lineup with Mike Dean (bass…

According to Newsday.com, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider and his family ? wife Suzette, and their four kids; Jesse, Shane, Cody and Cheyenne ?

According to The Canadian Press, Toronto is getting amplified as members of '80s hair bands descend on the city for the red-carpet opening of the...

Night Of The Vinyl Dead have released DARK TRANQUILLITY's Of Chaos And Eternal Night album on limited edition (500 copies only) hand numbered, etched vinyl...

Quality fan-filmed video footage of grindcore supergroup LOCK UP ? featuring AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, Anton Reisenegger of PENTAGRAM and…

IRON LAMB ? the new Stockholm, Sweden-based band formed by underground metal veterans Johan Wallin (GENERAL SURGERY, SCURVY, BOMBSTRIKE, ex-REPUGNANT)…

LIVING LOUD project, which features legendary bassist Bob Daisley ? of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame ?

BW&BK has received the following press release: Steve Asheim, legendary drummer of ORDER OF ENNEAD and DEICIDE is the featured artist on the cover of issue...

"Feast Of Flesh", the debut album from BONE GNAWER ? the Swedish-American collaboration featuring MASSACRE/ex-DENIAL FIEND growler Kam Lee, Rogga…

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

Video footage of WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Rockerrazzi.com conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke at the sixth annual MusiCares MAP Fund…

Reformed Greek metallers NIGHTFALL ? featuring frontman and lyricist Efthimis Karadimas alongside Evan Hensley on guitar, Stathis Kassios on keyboards and Jörg Uken on drums ?

Rockerrazzi.com conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley at the sixth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit to celebrate women in…

People.com is exclusively premiering the song "I Am Only One" from WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

The previously announced reunion show by the classic lineup of the Austrian death metal band DARKSIDE ?

Long-running American glam rockers BRITNY FOX have been rejoined by their late-'80s frontman "Dizzy" Dean Davidson.

NECRONOMICON's new album, The Return Of The Witch, is now available for pre-order through Napalm Records.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS recently teamed up with music video director Christopher Sims ? who has previously worked with STAIND, PAPA ROACH, LAMB OF GOD, AS I…

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that fans can download live recordings of nine tracks from JUDAS PRIEST's classic 1980 album "British Steel" next…

Producer/sound engineer Kevin Shirley (LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH) recently completed mixing IRON MAIDEN's forthcoming album, The Final Frontier, which is due out sometime this summer.

New Orleans sludge overlords EYEHATEGOD have scheduled a special one-off show this Friday, May 7 at Emo's in Austin, Texas where they will play their coveted first two full-length albums ?

Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH were honored in the "Album Of The Year (Heavy Metal)" category at this year's Fryderyk Awards, Poland's most prestigious music award ceremony.

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "The Oracle", the fifth album from Massachusetts rockers…

"Punk Goes Classic Rock" ? a selection of the best up-and-coming alternative rock bands, including MAYDAY PARADE, THE ALMOST, FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS and…

Metal God Records and Rob Halford recently announced plans to release "Halford - Live In Anaheim Original 2CD Soundtrack" (June 21), "Halford Crucible…

QUEENSR?CHE frontman Geoff Tate has scheduled two meet-and-greets and bottle signings in Scottsdale and San Diego to promote his line of Insania wines.

HASTE THE DAY are not only announcing the track listing and artwork, but are debuting the lead single from their new album, Attack Of The...

A new song from Sweden's SONIC SYNDICATE, 'Burn This City', is available for free download at this location. 'Burn This City' is featured...

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS recently teamed up with music video director Christopher Sims ? who has previously worked with STAIND, PAPA ROACH, LAMB OF GOD, AS I…

Massachusetts rockers GODSMACK performed their new single, "Cryin' Like A Bitch", on last night's (Monday, May 3) edition of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC-TV.

Video footage of AMARANTHE (formerly AVALANCHE) ? the new project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy…

HEAVEN & HELL ? the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) ?

ICON IN ME ? the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist Dmitry Frans, Danish drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (SUBMISSION…

According to RadarOnline.com, POISON lead singer Bret Michaels remains in the hospital Monday (May 3) after his brain hemorrhage, but his sister Michelle…

Vocalist Jyrki 69 (born Jyrki Pekka Emil Linnankivi) of Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES has issued the following update: "Our new single from 'Back…

In the third of four installments revealing the back-stories to the tracks on the upcoming EXODUS album, guitarist / songwriter Gary Holt offers…

TMZ.com reports that POISON frontman Bret Michaels continued to make tremendous progress in his recovery this weekend after he suffered a massive brain…

WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT will film a cowboy-themed video for the band's new single, "The Gun Show", in the Los Angeles area on May 16.

THE DAMNED THINGS ? the new project featuring FALL OUT BOY guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley; EVERY TIME I DIE vocalist Keith Buckley and…

April 29th saw drummer Frost's (SATYRICON) debut performance with 1349 on North American soil, as he rejoined the rest of the band in Chicago following...

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release its as-yet-untitled new studio album on August 10 in North America E1 Music.

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is featured in a new interview with BigMusicGeek.com.

Pastor Bob Beeman ? who started up the ministry Sanctuary through which Christian rock and rollers finally had a home and a church that understood and not condemned them ?

Infernal Masquerade recently conducted an interview with guitarist Gary Holt of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS.

POISON singer Bret Michaels, who appears in People Magazine?s World Most Beautiful People of 2010 Issue this week and ironically in the Scoop section because...

Former METALLICA singer Jason Newsted (VOIVOD) will be appearing with Nikki Blakk on San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone tonight at 10:00 p.m.

Justin Reynolds, drummer for THE ABSENCE was involved in a bad automobile accident last week in Sarasota, Florida.

DOWN - who feature in their ranks guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan (CORROSION OF CONFORMITY), drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL…

According to Pr-inside.com, animal-loving QUEEN star BRIAN MAY has teamed up with Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH), Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD), Francis Rossi (STATUS...

ANNIHILATOR are captured live during the hot Czech Republic summer of 2008 on their new DVD, Live At Masters Of Rock, due out on May...

UNISONIC - the band featuring vocalist Michael Kiske (ex-HELLOWEEN), Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM 69 and Swiss guitarist Mandy...

AOL reports: On the season finale of Sober House (Thursday, 10 PM ET on VH1), the time had come for ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr...

The Ten Greatest Music Videos In Roadrunner History are being counted down by the label.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels airs Sundays on A&E at 9:30 PM ET/PT. This week's episode, entitled Gene The Croc Hunter, features former KISS guitarist BRUCE...

Bret Michaels, who appears in People magazine's "World Most Beautiful People of 2010" issue this week and is also ironically in the "Scoop" section of the…

According to the World Entertainment News Network, animal-loving QUEEN guitarist Brian May has teamed up with Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH), Joe Elliott (DEF…

Roadrunner Records' web site has been updated with the following story: "Although the origins go back to the 1920s with the arrival of sound to motion…

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, CREED, GODSMACK, THREE DOORS DOWN, WOLFMOTHER, and HINDER top the long list of bands combining forces with DC3 Global to hijack the…

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo joined RODRIGO Y GABRIELA ? the dynamic Mexican duo who became international world-music superstars with their…

METALLICA's classic 1986 release Master Of Puppets has topped MusicRadar.com's poll of 50 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time. The Top 10 in the...

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I just landed in Santiago, Chile and lemme tell you we are so pumped to be back here, it's sick!!!

Following the overwhelming success of the Miss Rocklahoma competition in 2009, the contest has returned in 2010.

OZZY OSBOURNE will release Scream - his first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall - June 15th via Epic Records. The...

DELIVERANCE (celebrating its 25th anniversary), BLOODGOOD (celebrating the 25th anniversary of its "Metal Missionaries" EP), ONCE DEAD (celebrating the…

Roadrunner Records' web site has been updated with the following story: "Although the origins go back to the 1920s with the arrival of sound to motion…

OZZY OSBOURNE will release "Scream" ? his first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall ? on June 15 via Epic Records.

TOOL's website has been updated to announced the following Canadian tour dates: July 7 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place 9 - Vancouver, BC - General Motors...

California-based rockers RATT have impacted the US and Canadian charts with Infestation, the band's first studio album in 11 years.

Japanese metallers DIR EN GREY have announced an exclusive London show. The five-piece will play London?s Koko on August 3rd 2010 as the only UK...

Teeth Of The Divine recently conducted a lengthy interview with BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld.

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Best Of Me", the new video from Californian rockers RATT, can be viewed below.

WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Los Angeles thrashers ANGER AS ART are putting the finishing touches on a concert DVD, "Live Dissent", featuring footage from the February 21, 2010…

"AC/DC: Iron Man 2" ? which features 15 classic AC/DC songs selected from ten of the band's studio albums, ranging from 1976 to 2008 ?

DECAPITATED guitarist Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka and drummer Kerim "Krimh" Lechner took part in a clinic at Drum City during the Royal Metal Fest 2010l...

"Never Touched the Rainbow", the new video from Finnish progressive metallers KINGS OF MODESTY, can be viewed below.

Kicking off what is sure to become the annual rock event each summer, SHINEDOWN announced this morning that it will headline the inaugural "Carnival Of Madness Tour".

SENTINEL BEAST frontwoman Debbie Gunn will join FISCHEL'S BEAST, the solo project of ex-SENTINEL BEAST guitarist Barry Fischel, on stage at the Defenders…

The Pulse of Radio reports: ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy has had a whirlwind two years, starting in late 2008 when he was invited to jam with LED…

MUSICA DIABLO ? the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS), bassist…

In the second of four weekly installments, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt offers commentary on the songs that will appear on the band's new album, "Exhibit B…

Legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK ? featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new…

Members of STRATOVARIUS, WOLF, SCAR SYMMETRY and NIGHTRAGE are among the musicians who make guest appearances on "My Dying Day", the debut album from the Swedish metal project RUINED SOUL.

Metal God Records and Rob Halford have announced plans to release "Halford - Live In Anaheim Original 2CD Soundtrack" (June 21), "Halford Crucible…

HOLY RAGE drummer Mick Hales has issued the following: "Today I had a phone call from Simon, son of Alan Gilby, builder of Richmo Custom...

MUSICA DIABLO ? the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS), bassist…

On May 21, LEAVES' EYES ? the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY ?

AC/DC have posted new video footage, which is described as follows: "On the site of a thousand years of violent history, AC/DC were pitted against Iron...

Fearless Records has set an April 27 release date for "Punk Goes Classic Rock", a selection of the best up-and-coming alternative rock bands, including…

The track "Pungle" from CYCLE OF PAIN ? the band led by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio ?

DORDEDUH (rough translation: "yearning for the spirit"), the Romanian metal band featuring former NEGURA BUNGET members Hupogrammos (guitars, vocals…

The reactivated original lineup of SPINESHANK ? featuring Jonny Santos (vocals), Tommy Decker (drums), Mike Sarkisyan (guitar) and Rob Garcia (bass) ?

OHM:/ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has announced a free in-store performance/clinic on April 24th at 5 PM at House Of Guitars in Rochester, NY.

Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED have issued the following update: "Due to the massive cloud of volcanic ash drifting over Northern Europe…

Having been an official ESP endorsee for several years now, Samoth (EMPEROR multi-instrumentalist) has now decided to eBay his classic Jackson Randy Rhoads guitar.

DOWN ? the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT…

On April 20, WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Grindcore supergroup LOCK UP ? featuring AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, Anton Reisenegger of PENTAGRAM and CRIMINAL on guitar, NAPALM DEATH bassist…

This year's Stockholm Rock Out Festival, which was scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sweden from April 30th - May 1st, has been postponed.

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT) ? which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Tormé (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE), along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist…

Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the smash hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, told Metal…

Eddie Trunk ? co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM ?

Chris LeMon, organizer of the Stockholm Rock Out festival ? which was scheduled to take place April 30 - May 1, 2010 at Gamla Tryckeriet in Alvik, Sweden ?

"Caedium", the second album from from ENEMY OF THE SUN, the German band featuring guitarist Waldemar Sorychta ?

Video footage of the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM ?

Chris Epting of the weekly radio show "The Pop Culture Road Trip" recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants…

WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

The new lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION ? featuring the band's latest addition, bassist Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) ?

In the first of four weekly installments, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt offers commentary on the songs that will appear on the band's new album, "Exhibit B…

Mortiis (real name: HÃ¥vard Ellefsen) is the last confirmed guest for the "A Blaze In The Northern Sky - Spreading The Hatred", a unique…

To celebrate the release of his new horror/conspiracy miniseries Wire Hangers (IDW Publishing), which goes on sale worldwide on Wednesday, April 21, LIFE…

MUSICA DIABLO ? the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS), bassist…

Avant-garde progressive experimental metal band YAKUZA has been forced to cancel tonight's (April 17) appearance at the Roadburn festival ?

Indianapolis, Indiana doom metal masters THE GATES OF SLUMBER have been forced to cancel a number of dates in continental Europe after a cloud of ash from…

Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS have been forced to cancel tonight's (April 17) appearance at the Roadburn festival ?

Episode 6 of the "Mars Attacks" podcast, which is dedicated to the memory of TYPE O NEGATIVE's Peter Steele, features an interview with Joey Z from LIFE…

BLACK SABBATH members Bill Ward (drums) and Geezer Butler (bass; also HEAVEN & HELL) have paid the following tributes to late TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman...

MACHINE HEAD have issued the following tribute to TYPE O NEGATIVE's Peter Steele, who passed away on April 14th from apparent heart failure: "Our sincerest...

Before Peter Steele began touring the world as the frontman of the goth-metal act TYPE O NEGATIVE, he held a job with the New York City Parks Department…

MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister, HOLE's Courtney Love and LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington joined CAMP FREDDY ?

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash's all-star collaborations album, simply titled "Slash", has registered the following first-week chart…

Doug Keogh, Executive VP Roadrunner Records, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele…

Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK recently announced that they were "back together again" with a lineup that includes members from the band's first two…

Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE and current LIFE OF AGONY drummer Sal Abruscato has released the following statement regarding the passing of his former TYPE O…

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Eddie Trunk ? co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who…

Jose Mangin of Revolver TV conducted interviews with Marta Peterson (BLEEDING THROUGH), Maria Blink (IN THIS MOMENT) and Corey Parks (ex-NASHVILLE PUSSY)…

TYPE O NEGATIVE members Josh Silver (keyboards), Kenny Hickey (guitar) and Johnny Kelly (drums) have released the following joint statement: "It is with…

Metal journalists and BLABBERMOUTH.NET staffers Keith Bergman and Ryan Ogle have released the following comments eulogizing TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter…

Rex Bowman of The Roanoke Times reports that Virginia State Police today confirmed for the first time that the shirt Morgan Harrington was wearing when…

Singer Cristina Scabbia of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman…

Singer Andrea Ferro of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman…

Mille Petrozza, vocalist/guitarist of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR, has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE…

Author and musician Joel Gausten (THE UNDEAD, PIGFACE, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE…

According to a posting on KISS' official web site, Press Pass' strong run of KISS trading cards continued this week with the release of "The Legends Of…

Bassist Jason Myers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based melodic metallers ICARUS WITCH has released the following statement: "Peter Steele, a true icon…

BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld has released the following statement via Twitter: ", my friend, brother, and mentor, Peter Steele, TYPE O NEGATIVE, CARNIVORE...

Rock supergroup THEM CROOKED VULTURES, consisting of John Paul Jones (LED ZEPPELIN), Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS) and Josh Homme (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE)…

"The Flame Of The Antichrist", the classic song from British thrashers ONSLAUGHT's legendary album "The Force" from 1986, is featured as the soundtrack to…

Louisiana-based rockers LILLIAN AXE have scheduled the following dates: July 23 - Corpus Christi, Texas - Zero's Hard Rock Club July 24 - Houston, Texas…

Moments before he was to take the stage last night (Sunday, April 11) in San Antonio, doctors at Sea World urged POISON frontman Bret Michaels to go to…

According to Kerrang! magazine, SLASH, AS I LAY DYING, MICHAEL MONROE and supergroup THE DAMNED THINGS ?

According to The Pulse of Radio, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan and DEFTONES bassist Sergio Vega…

Audio samples of all the songs that appear on DOKKEN's new greatest-hits package, "Greatest Hits 2" ?

Video footage of San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING performing the song "Beyond Our Suffering" ?

Chileanmetal: Relief is a project headed up by Ignacio Orellana, drummer for the New York-based band DOWNFIRE, who has brought together several metal…

M.A.N ? the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) ?

Chinese label Area Death Productions has released the CD "Thrashology" by '80s cult thrash band MIDIAN from New Jersey.

Melbourne, Australia's dark rockers THE ETERNAL have scheduled the following dates in their home countryL July 02 - Byron Bay, AUS - The Buddha Bar July…

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN, SOULS OF WE) has scheduled the following clinics in Australia: May 25 - Allans Music - Melbourne May…

Guitarist/vocalist Balmore Lemus has left Los Angeles-based neo-classical death purveyors EXMORTUS "for personal reasons." The band states, "right now…

Quebec's black/death metal trio NECRONOMICON will release its new album, "The Return Of The Witch", via Austria's Napalm Records on the following dates…

"Eparistera Daimones", the debut album by TRIPTYKON, the group founded by former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior, has…

Montreal, Quebec, Canada extreme metallers DESPISED ICON, who announced yesterday that they were splitting up after an eight-year run, have issued the…

French progressive metallers GOJIRA will support METALLICA on the following dates: April 13 - Oslo, Norway - Telenor Arena April 14 - Oslo, Norway…

MusiquePlus conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Shellene Hervieux conducted an interview with guitarist Chris Marchiel of the Arlington, Massachusetts-based instrumental "video game metal" outfit POWERGLOVE ?

German death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN will release their new album, "Invictus", via Century Media Records on the following dates…

HAIL OF BULLETS ? the Dutch death metal band featuring GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby, THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former…

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, ex-MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on vocals…

Elliot Levin of the New York Hard Rock Examiner recently conducted an interview with guitarist Al Pitrelli (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, MEGADETH, SAVATAGE, ALICE COOPER).

According to World Entertainment News Network, GOOD CHARLOTTE guitarist Benji Madden was crowned champion at a celebrity boxing match on Saturday night…

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "For just one second I wished you could feel what I felt whilst standing on the stage of…

BLOOD MORTIZED, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH guitarist Anders Hansson (who played on AMON AMARTH's first two albums, 1996's…

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "What an incredible trip these past few weeks have been for all of us, band and fans alike!

Chilean death metal act THORNAFIRE recently shot a video for "Deconstruccion", a track which bassist/vocalist Alexis Munoz describes as a "futuristic song…

Fan-filmed video footage of ADAGIO's March 31, 2010 performance at Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France as the support act for KAMELOT can be viewed below.

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS, CINDERELLA, PAT TRAVERS, BLACK STONE CHERRY and TONIC have all been added to this year's Moondance Jam schedule, joining the…

"Sting In The Tail", the new album from German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Greece: #1 Germany…

Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE will support METALLICA on the following dates: May 11 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena May 12…

Acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) will celebrate his…

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have issued the following update: "Infernus has just returned from rehearsals in Tomas Asklund's Monolith Studio…

Swedish heavy metallers ENFORCER have revealed the cover art for their new album, "Diamonds", due to be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24…

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to CBS News about R&B star Erykah Badu's latest music video, "Window Seat", which depicts her walking, stripping…

German death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN will release their new album, "Invictus", via Century Media Records on the following dates…

ARMA GATHAS, the metal band featuring former CATARACT guitarist Simon Fülleman, ex-BORN FROM PAIN singer Ché Snelting, MACHINEMADE GOD and ex-CORNELIUS…

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have finished recording their new album, "The Panic Broadcast", and are currently mixing the effort at Fascination Street…

Legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) has finally released his…

Regain Records has announced the signing of NECRONAUT, the solo project of former DISMEMBER/CARNAGE drummer Fred Estby.

"Option Paralysis", the new album from critically acclaimed rockers THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, sold around 7,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No.

Despite the fact that METALLICA's 1991 self-titled fifth album, commonly known as "the black album," has sold a gazillion copies, the band's hit song…

Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and…

Video footage of John McCarthy ? guitarist, author, educator and creator of the Rock House Method system of learning ?

According to a posting on METALLICA's official web site, FEAR FACTORY and GOJIRA "have graciously agreed to hang" with METALLICA for the band's European…

"Curse Of The Red River", the full-length debut from BARREN EARTH ? the new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI ?

New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL will release their new album, "Based On A True Story", on April 20 via Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally).

Brian Howe, best known as the vocalist in the late 1980s/early 1990s incarnation of BAD COMPANY, will be the special guest on the April 2-8 edition of the "Hard Rock Nights" show.

The latest issue of U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine is out now ? and what's more, it's guest-edited by none other than KISS.

WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

The first photo of Slash's new touring band ? featuring the VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist alongside vocalist Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE)…

According to the Italian concert promoter Live, HEAVEN & HELL ? the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ronnie James Dio (vocals)…

Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND will support METALLICA on May 22, 2010 at the Ramat Gan stadium in Tel Aviv.

SOUL SIGN, the Los Angeles-based band featuring Bjorn Englen (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, QUIET RIOT) on bass, Michael Olivieri (LEATHERWOLF) on vocals, Michael…

According to Mediaite.com, Neil Cavuto of Fox News asked legendary rocker Ted Nugent on March 26 what he thought about the coming fall election (Nugent…

The reunited "Parallels" lineup of FATES WARNING ? Ray Alder (vocals), Jim Matheos (guitar), Frank Aresti (guitar), Joe DiBiase (bass), and Mark Zonder (drums) ?

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY will play their first-ever show on the Faroe Islands at the 2010 edition of the G! Festival.

While funding for music and arts programs are being cut across the country, notably in New York City, Little Kids Rock, a leading nonprofit provider of…

Riot! Entertainment has announced the signing of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY for Australia and New Zealand.

INTERNAL NIGHTMARE has inked a deal with the Australian record label High Voltage Records (BLOODDUSTER, EARTH, SIN CITY) Workhorses of the Australian…

Columbus, Ohio-based band AMERICAN DOG, featuring former SALTY DOG bassist Michael Hannon, has issued the following update: "On Wednesday we are going in…

On March 27, Oklahoma industrial/metal outfit RIKETS filmed a video for the song "Program The Dead" with director David Brodsky (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE…

On Friday, March 26, two days prior to his WWE world heavyweight title defense at WrestleMania XXVI in Glendale/Phoenix, Chris Jericho ?

According to The Pulse of Radio, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bassist Robert DeLeo told Billboard.com on Friday (March 26) that the band recorded their upcoming…

THE 11TH HOUR ? the doom metal collaboration between Ed Warby (drums, guitar, bass, vocals, programming; GOREFEST, DEMIURG, HAIL OF BULLETS) and Rogga…

Guitarist/vocalist Jaymz Lennfield (vocals, guitar) of the Milwaukee-based band BEATALLICA ?

On Friday, March 26, Fox 29's "Good Day Philadelphia" conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Anna Di Laurenzio, the tour manager for former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley has issued the following update: "The band have now returned…

Quebec's black/death metal trio NECRONOMICON will release its new album, "The Return Of The Witch", via Austria's Napalm Records on the following dates…

According to several eyewitness accounts from fans who attended STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' Milwaukee, Wisconsin concert last night (Friday, March 26) at the…

Music Remedy recently conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ?

Jane Stevenson of the QMI Agency reports that RUSH drummer Neil Peart will write and deliver the acceptance speech as he, bassist-vocalist Geddy Lee and…

THE DAMNED THINGS ? the new project featuring FALL OUT BOY guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley; EVERY TIME I DIE vocalist Keith Buckley and…

Trine + Kim Design Studio has been creating album artwork since 1999, and during this year's Inferno festival in Oslo, Norway it will exhibiting a…

Rock supergroup THEM CROOKED VULTURES, consisting of John Paul Jones (LED ZEPPELIN), Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS) and Josh Homme (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE)…

Guitarist Todd Youth (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, GLEN CAMPBELL, SAMHAIN, D GENERATION, CHELSEA SMILES) and drummer Jimmy Clark (Deborah Harry, JOAN JETT & THE…

Fan-filmed video of TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick performing the song "Atman" with RODRIGO Y GABRIELA ?

Scott "Wino" Weinrich (SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER) told the German edition of Metal Hammer magazine that SAINT VITUS has…

Demonia's Blogg has been updated with video footage of LAMB OF GOD's March 5, 2010 performance at the House Of Metal festival in Umeå, Sweden.

"March Of The Dolls", a brand new song from b>ARMS OF THE SUN ? the project featuring Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, John Luke Hebert (KING DIAMOND)…

WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with…

According to a Twitter message by the organizer of the U.K.'s annual Download festival, Andy Copping, British heavy metal legends SAXON will perform their…

According to a posting on KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, a song written by the band's guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley will appear on "Somewhere…

FULLFORCE lineup ? the new Swedish melodic metal project featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET ALLIANCE) on vocals, Stefan Elmgren…

DOWN ? the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT…

UNISONIC, the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske alongside Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM…

According to the LED ZEPPELIN fan site LedZeppelinNews.com, rock supergroup THEM CROOKED VULTURES ?

LEAVES' EYES ? the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY ?

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have been forced to cancel their appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival "due to an important private appointment."…

According to Motorcycle Cruiser, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford will ride a customized Harley-Davidson Cross Bones onto the stage to accept the Revolver…

Rock supergroup THEM CROOKED VULTURES, consisting of John Paul Jones (LED ZEPPELIN), Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS) and Josh Homme (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE)…

The following artists have just been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place June 11-13, 2010 at Donington Park, United Kingdom…

VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, will support former THUNDER guitarist Luke Morley's THE UNION on the…

On Friday, March 26, two days prior to his WWE world heavyweight title defense at WrestleMania XXVI in Glendale/Phoenix, Chris Jericho ?

Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #44 ? in which host Bob Nalbandian conducts separate interviews with AGE OF EVIL, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno…

Long-running California grindcore act PHOBIA has issued the following update: "We will be releasing a documentary of a compiled footage from a couple…

ARMS OF THE SUN ? the project featuring Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, John Luke Hebert (KING DIAMOND) drums, Lance Harvill on vocals and guitar, and Ben Bunker (GRYN) on guitar ?

CINDERELLA played the first show in over three years this past Friday night (March 19) at the Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado.

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, the Swedish band featuring ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, has issued the following update: "Yes, it's been a long time coming ?

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and Jon Lord, MOTÖRHEAD's…

Fan-filmed video footage of former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe's March 19, 2010 performance at Rusty Spurs in Austin, Texas as part of the South by…

Fan-filmed video footage of ALICE IN CHAINS' March 16, 2010 performance at Le Metropolis in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below.

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

HELLYEAH ? the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE ? will team up with SEETHER, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DROWNING POOL and…

Since 1910 musicians have associated visual arts with their sonic output in the form of the almighty album cover.

Having just entered Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Nick Raskulinecz (known for his work with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH and ALICE IN…

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have tapped Kasperi Heikkinen of AMBERIAN DAWN and the Finnish GAMMA RAY tribute band GUARDIANS OF MANKIND as the…

According to Nightwatcher's House Of Rock, the new supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK…

"Of Rust And Bones", the fourth album from POISONBLACK ? the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala ?

Robin Leach of the Las Vegas Sun reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE rocker and hometown hero Vince Neil rolled out his new airline fleet this morning, and with its rock…

According to The Pulse of Radio, the first of 11 planned EPs from the SMASHING PUMPKINS, titled "Teargarden by Kaleidyscope Vol 1: Songs For A Sailor"…

SUICIDE WAR, the hardcore/metal/thrash hybrid from New Orleans, Louisiana featuring two members of VALUME NOB ?

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Quite interesting to see how diverse the…

On February 23, Finland's hard-rock heroes HIM and Sire/Reprise teamed up with MTV Games and Harmonix to release a brand-new downloadable content of three…

EYE EMPIRE, the new band featuring former/current members of DARK NEW DAY, STUCK MOJO, SWITCHED and SUBMERSED, has scheduled the following dates: Mar 20…

"Valleys of Neptune", the long-awaited album of previously unavailable Jimi Hendrix studio recordings, has debuted on The Billboard 200 best-selling…

Using the momentum from the release of the almost-sold-out successful "Bring The Noise" photo book, which is a collection of band photography…

Grindcore supergroup LOCK UP ? featuring AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, Anton Reisenegger of PENTAGRAM and CRIMINAL on guitar, NAPALM DEATH bassist…

Californian rockers TESLA recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on Chicago's WLUP-FM 97.9 (Loop 97.9) radio station with morning personality Byrd.

Loudtrax.com recently conducted an interview with CIRCLE II CIRCLE/ex-SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens.

MEGADETH was forced to leave the stage three songs into its headlining set last night (Tuesday, March 16) at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland after the venue P.A.

The following announcement comes from MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil: "I hope you will consider joining me and some of my favorite Girls, Girls, Girls, at…

WORLD UNDER BLOOD, the melodic death metal side project featuring CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller alongside Tim Yeung (DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS…

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced the launch of Six-String on the App Store.

Fan-filmed video footage of OBITUARY's March 10, 2010 performance at 02 Academy in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "mayerstoiad").

"Automatic", a brand new track from AMARANTHE (formerly AVALANCHE) ? the new project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL…

According to Taranaki Daily News, Garry Sharpe-Young ? who worked as a journalist for British, American and German rock magazines, wrote music reference…

GUNS N' ROSES frontman and sole original member Axl Rose has released the following statement via Twitlonger.com, a related Twitter site where one can…

VIOLENT STORM ? the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino ?

HAIL OF BULLETS ? the Dutch death metal band featuring GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby, THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former…

Colombia's Shock.com.co web site has uploaded video footage of METALLICA's March 10, 2010 press conference in Bogota during which the bandmembers were…

WE ARE THE FALLEN ? the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with…

Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash talking about the late Michael Jackson, for whom Slash laid down some…

HAIL! ? the supergroup featuring David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) ?

Drummer Craig Nielsen of Arizona-based metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has issued the following update: "The band wanted to wait until it was for sure…

CHELSEA GIRLS, which is heralded as the first-ever female all-star-super-cover-band, featuring Corey Parks (NASHVILLE PUSSY), Samantha Maloney (HOLE…

AMON AMARTH, COHEED & CAMBRIA, GARCIA PLAYS KYUSS, HATEBREED, THE 69 EYES, BRIAN "HEAD" WELCH, ADEPT, RAUNCHY, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and ANTICHRIST…

STONE SOUR has scheduled the following European festival appearances: June 05 - Nürburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring June 06 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im…

Nuclear Blast and Amazon.com have teamed up to provide metalheads everywhere with the "Sinister Spring Sampler" featuring the following eleven bands and…

Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) has announced the lineup for his solo touring band: \ Slash (guitar) \ Myles Kennedy (vocals…

According to CDJapan.co.jp, DOKKEN's new greatest-hits package, "Greatest Hits 2" ? a collection of all-new versions of tracks such as "Dream Warriors"…

"I Have Never Wanted To Be Number One", a brand new track from DANIEL LIONEYE ? the Finnish band featuring HIM members Mikko "Linde" Lindström on guitar…

With the news that the SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Ginger Pooley has left the band to raise her new baby with her husband, Billy Corgan has announced that…

"Eparistera Daimones" ? the debut album by TRIPTYKON, the group founded by former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior ?

TRIDENT, INHUME and IN SOLITUDE have been confirmed for the Dokk'em open-air festival, set to take place June 11-12, 2010 in Raard (near Leeuwarden), Netherlands.

According to CDJapan.co.jp, DOKKEN's new greatest-hits package, "Greatest Hits 2" ? a collection of all-new versions of tracks such as "Dream Warriors"…

FREE REIGN, the band featuring the Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo on lead vocals and guitar, right guard Leonard Davis on bass, backup guard…

CAMP FREDDY ? the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist…

Audio samples from the forthcoming debut album from ARMS OF THE SUN ? the project featuring Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, John Luke Hebert (KING…

ScatterTunes, the company that is revolutionizing music through its innovative and interactive V-Album technology, has teamed up with Experience Hendrix…

Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "After a lot of thinking, feeling and getting…

According to elPeriódico, Guatemalan police fired warning shots in the air and used pepper gas to disperse hundreds of METALLICA fans who tried to rush…

Three songs from "Ex Inferi", the forthcoming fifth album from Norwegian black metal veterans SVARTAHRID, are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

After having surprisingly passed the initial round of the national Swedish competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, Melodifestivalen, PAIN OF…

Pennsylvania-based black/death metallers SATHANAS will enter 905 Studios in Ambridge, Pensylvania in April to begin recording their new album, "La Hora De…

Tina Miles of the Liverpool Echo reports that Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon are planning to come to Liverpool, England to mark John Lennon's 70th birthday.

AEROSMITH has confirmed the following South American dates as part of its "Cocked, Locked, Ready To Rock Tour 2010": May 18 - Caracas, Venezuela…

Producer/composer Paul O'Neill, who co-founded TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA with SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, told Billboard.com that he and company are…

The new DEMON HUNTER edition of the Solid State Podcast in which the Seattle-based Christian metallers discuss the writing and recording of their new…

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have entered Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida in March with producer Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM…

Swedish glam-rock band CRASHDIET will play four shows in Italy in April: April 15 - Jailbreak, Rome, ITA April 16 - Sottotetto, Roxx Zone Glam Party…

"Valleys of Neptune", a newly curated album of 12 fully realized studio recordings, more than 60 minutes of music never commercially available on a Jimi…

Ozzy Osbourne was given the key to the city of West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, February 26 by Mayor Lois Frankel, who even noted in her remarks that…

Jon Wiederhorn of the MTV Music Blog recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY…

The Pulse of Radio reports: Don't ever expect Rob Zombie to jump on the current trend of playing an entire album from start to finish in concert.

Following their eagerly awaited return to the live stage at the almost-sold-out Gramercy Theatre in New York City, reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT…

Fan-filmed video footage ofg DIAMOND HEAD's February 27, 2010 performance at 02 Academy in Newcastle, England as the support act for EUROPE can be viewed…

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed for the 10th-anniversary edition of the Dong Open Air festival, set to take place…

German thrashers DEW-SCENTED have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Elsrock festival, set to take place August 28, 2010 in Rijssen, Netherlands.

ANGER AS ART/ABATTOIR frontman Steve Gaines was interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio.

GUNS N' ROSES frontman and sole original member Axl Rose has released the following statement via Twitlonger.com, a related Twitter site where one can…

Metal Injection has uploaded a one-hour video special on this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17…

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE, DOKKEN) will "clear up" his recently published comments about a possible reunion of DOKKEN's…

WORLD UNDER BLOOD, the melodic death metal side project featuring CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller alongside Tim Yeung (DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS…

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has admitted in the latest webisode (see video below) for the band's upcoming fifth studio album, "The Oracle", that the CD's…

CAMP FREDDY ? the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist…

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS, STONE SOUR, AS I LAY DYING and DEVILDRIVER are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's Nova Rock…

Jonathan Tully of The Palm Beach Post reports that Ozzy Osbourne was given the key to the city of West Palm Beach, Florida earlier today (Friday, February…

A photo of FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton exposing himself for the camera during the band's February 20, 2010 concert in Brisbane, Australia as part…

Grindcore supergroup LOCK UP ? featuring AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, Anton Reisenegger of PENTAGRAM and CRIMINAL on guitar, NAPALM DEATH bassist…

The following bands have been added to this year's installment of the Hellfest, set to take place June 18-20, 2010 in Clisson, France: AIRBOURNE ALICE…

According to the Artisan News Service, Vinnie Paul Abbott, current drummer for metal supergroup HELLYEAH and former drummer for PANTERA, took home the…

"Beautiful And Strange", the new video from MUDVAYNE, can be viewed below.

"Exhibit B: The Human Condition", the ninth studio album from San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, will be released this spring via Nuclear Blast…

LACUNA COIL has scheduled the following Italian signing sessions: March 02 - FNAC (Della Palla 2) - Milan, Italy March 05 - FNAC (Alberto Lionello 201)…

According to Billboard.biz, MOTÖRHEAD has been confirmed for this year's Rock in Rio Madrid festival, which will take place over two six days ?

Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER ? who recently announced plans to record an album's worth of covers of heavy metal classics ?

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE/STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB guitarist Tom Morello, LINKIN PARK vocalist Mike Shinoda and SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist/vocalist Daron…

ABRAXAS, the new death metal band featuring Makoto Mizoguchi (PYREXIA, INTERNAL SUFFERING, HATE ETERNAL) on guitar and bass, Mike Hrubovcak (MONSTROSITY…

ARMA GATHAS, the metal band featuring former CATARACT guitarist Simon Fülleman, ex-BORN FROM PAIN singer Ché Snelting, MACHINEMADE GOD and ex-CORNELIUS…

Lorne Jackson of the U.K.'s Sunday Mercury recently conducted an interview with veteran heavy metal journalist Mick Wall about Wall's new book, "Appetite…

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has issued the following update: "This past Sunday, one week after the passing of THE…

As news spreads of the sale of the acclaimed Abbey Road studios in London, England, rock 'n' rollers looking for a possible last chance to visit the…

"In My Dreams", the new video from INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE)…

Taiwanese melodic black metallers CHTHONIC have scheduled two dates in China in early July: July 02 - Macau, China - LMA July 03 - Hong Kong, China…

DOWN ? the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT…

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward spoke to Tom Russell of U.K.'s Rock Radio about why he terminated his involvement with HEAVEN & HELL ?

Professionally filmed video footage of the all-star band consisting of Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), Jason Bonham…

The Cumberland News, the most widely read newspaper in Cumbria, England, reports: They are not the words most people would choose to have inscribed on their coffin ?

At Wednesday's (February 17) press conference in Los Angeles to announce the nominees of nine different categories for the second annual Revolver Golden…

Video footage of GUNS N' ROSES' second late-night secret show in a tiny private venue during New York Fashion Week ?

In a recent interview with Italy's Musica Metal web site, keyboardist Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali of Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL was asked if his band…

Guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH recently talked to Metal As Fuck about the ongoing efforts by the national…

The new DEMON HUNTER edition of the Solid State Podcast in which the Seattle-based Christian metallers discuss the writing and recording of their new…

"Hoodoo", the new album from Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS, will receive a U.S.

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the video for the song "Stigmata" from the Croatian female-fronted gothic metal band OMEGA LITHIUM can be viewed below.

The newly revamped lineup of the NWOBHM band TOKYO BLADE ? featuring Andy Boulton (guitar) John Wiggins (guitar), Andy Wrighton (bass) and Steve Pierce…

GRAND MAGUS, the three-piece Swedish heavy rock band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals), Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian…

In an exclusive interview with Dave Lewis for the forthcoming Tight But Loose magazine, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK…

MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along…

SLAYER, SAXON, PARADISE LOST, OBITUARY, ANATHEMA, STEEL PANTHER, U.D.O., DEICIDE, A DAY TO REMEMBER, ATREYU, UNEARTH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, 36 CRAZYFISTS, RISE…

FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones tells the Toronto Sun that being part of the lineup at the heavily hyped LED ZEPPELIN 2007 reunion in London featuring…

MACHINE HEAD's Grammy-nominated LP "The Blackening" ? which has garnered numerous awards and enjoyed praise from both critics and fans alike since its release in 2007 ?

According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, three Santa Cruz, California teen rock bands ? ALMOST CHAOS, RAPID FIRE and JACKIE ROCKS ?

A unmixed version of a brand new track, "Obsessed By Sodomy", from DEATH BREATH ? the Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED…

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and Jon Lord, MOTÖRHEAD's…

Steve Vai, IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain, TOTO's Steve Lukather and ex-WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden are among the musicians who will take part in…

BOTH OF ME, the new Swedish metal band featuring drummer Henrik Ohlsson (SCAR SYMMETRY, ex-THEORY IN PRACTICE), guitarist Johan Murmester (NATTAS) and…

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has told Michael Gallucci of the Cleveland…

German metallers RAGE will support GAMMA RAY on the following Japanese tour dates: April 13 - Osaka, Japan - Big Cat April 15 - Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya…

Former MEGADETH and current HYDROGYN guitarist Jeff Young will join his HYDROGYN bandmates Julie (vocals) and Jeff Westlake (guitar) for a special…

Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Greetings Droogies, Rattleheads and everyone around the world!

The new DEMON HUNTER edition of the Solid State Podcast in which the Seattle-based Christian metallers discuss the writing and recording of their new…

Black Mark will release the following classic BATHORY titles on colored vinyl on March 29: \ "Bathory" (1984) (grey vinyl) \ "The Return Of The Darkness…

Ozzy Osbourne was interviewed on this past Monday's (February 8) edition of E! television network's "Chelsea Lately" show.

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice", the new album from…

HAIL!, the all-star band whose most recent incarnation included bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH), guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim…

Rock N Roll Ribs, the newly opened barbecue restaurant owned by legendary IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist "Moby" Rick Baum and close friend…

The first photos of the new FULLFORCE lineup ? the new Swedish melodic metal project featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET…

Former THE RED CHORD drummer Brad Fickeisen has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "There is no easy way to go about…

The End Records, under exclusive license from Sony Music Entertainment Germany, has set an April 27 North American release date for "Truth Or Dare" from OOMPH!

AC/DC's Angus Young and Brian Johnson were asked by Triple M about the reports that they have ordered three oxygen tanks with masks for their dressing…

Danish metallers WUTHERING HEIGHTS will release their new album, "Salt", on the following dates: April 12 - Europe (via Scarlet) March 26 - Asia…

\\\UPDATE\\\: A registered member of the official MEGADETH forum who goes by the name "Megajeff" says that he spoke with HarperCollins last month and that…

THEM CROOKED VULTURES ? which consists of Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) on drums, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE singer/guitarist…

Video footage of CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED members Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) and Tim "Ripper" Owens…

ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott was interviewed by Jose Mangin, on-air personality and program director for Sirius XM and guest host of MTV2's…

Guitarist Frédéric Caure of SERPENTCULT ? the Belgian band featuring former members of THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and WELKIN ?

Groundbreaking drummer Dave Lombardo, whose legendary performances with SLAYER and FANTOMAS have influenced entire music genres and generations of…

Video footage of members of SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, HAIL! and HELLYEAH performing a cover version of JUDAS PRIEST's classic "Breaking The Law" and taking…

The Pulse of Radio reports: It's going to be at least another year until SHINEDOWN gets into the studio to record its fourth album, but when the band…

Australia's Herald Sun reports: The last man to see AC/DC frontman Bon Scott alive is missing and feared dead, adding another chapter to one of rock's most tragic tales.

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu at this year's NAMM…

By popular demand, LIFE OF AGONY will head over to Europe in April for a few select shows to perfom the band's acclaimed debut album, "River Runs Red", in its entirety!

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, KREATOR, SONIC SYNDICATE, BLEEDING THROUGH and DREAM EVIL have been confirmed for this year's Metaltown festival, set to take…

WORLD UNDER BLOOD, the melodic death metal side project featuring CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller alongside Tim Yeung (DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS…

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS…

Road Crew Magazine conducted an interview with guitarist Matt Bachand of Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL and Michael Berger, artist relations…

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, ex-MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on vocals…

ORDER OF ENNEAD, the Florida extreme metal band featuring Steve Asheim (drums; DEICIDE), Scott Patrick (bass; RESURRECTION), Kevin Quirion (guitar…

KORN, ROB ZOMBIE, MEGADETH, SLAYER, and TESTAMENT are among the confirmed bands for the Heavy MTL 2010 festival, set to take place on July 24-25, 2010 at…

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that Steven Tyler's Los Angeles-based attorney, Skip Miller, fired off a letter to AEROSMITH manager Howard Kaufman…

HAIL!, the all-star band featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH), guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE…

Select Five-Star Drum Shops are offering limited edition Mike Portnoy Sabian 9" Max splashes.

TROLLFEST, the Oslo-based black metallers who describe their music as "true Norwegian Balkan black metal," recently entered Strand Studio in Oslo to record their fourth full-length album.

An audio sample of "Best Of Me", the first single from the forthcoming RATT album, "Infestation", is available for streaming at this location.

Guitarist Rudolf Schenker tells Billboard.com that the prospect of ending SCORPIONS is indeed "really sad, and I don't even want to think about it." But…

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN will release a new single in the U.S.

"Nifelvind", the new album from Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL, will be released via Century Media Records on the following dates: Finland: Wednesday…

According to The Pulse of Radio, the JANE'S ADDICTION fan web site Xiola.org has reported that VELVET REVOLVER and ex-GUNS N' ROSES bass player Duff…

DORDEDUH (rough translation: "yearning for the spirit"), the Romanian metal band featuring former NEGURA BUNGET members Hupogrammos (guitars, vocals…

According to Voxy.co.nz, Tracey Donaldson of the New Zealand rock radio station The Rock spoke to AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson in a 15-minute interview…

POISONBLACK ? the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala ? will release its fourth album, "Of Rust And Bones", via Century Media…

"A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation", the new DVD from German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION, will be released on the following dates…

The original lineup of the Bakersfield, California rock band ADEMA ? Marky Chavez (vocals), David Deroo (bass), Tim Fluckey (guitar), Mike Ransom (guitar), and Kris Kohls (drums) ?

Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES have posted their latest podcast featuring footage from the band's co-headlining appearance with AMON AMARTH at the…

METALLICA has issued the following statement regarding the news that human remains discovered Tuesday, January 26 on a southern Albermarle County…

Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press reports that Virginia State Police is saying that human remains found on a farm in southern Albemarle County appear…

Australian retro-rock combo WOLFMOTHER will support KISS on the following German dates: May 25 - Leipzig, Germany - Arena May 26 - Berlin, Germany - O2…

DARK TRANQUILLITY and RAUBTIER have been confirmed for this year's Metaltown festival, set to take place June 18-19, 2010 at Frihamnem in Gothenburg…

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has confirmed via Twitter that he will join the all-star band HAIL!

Legendary rock band KISS and "I'm A Pepper" ad icon David Naughton teamed up with Dr Pepper Snapple Group CEO Larry Young earlier today (Monday, January…

POISONBLACK ? the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala ? will release its fourth album, "Of Rust And Bones", via Century Media…

Swedish/Finnish progressive metal "supergroup" SOLUTION .45, which features in its ranks former SCAR SYMMETRY vocalist Christian Älvestam, and Jani…

ECHOTERRA, the new female-fronted symphonic rock/metal band featuring keyboardist Jonah Weingarten (PYRAMAZE), guitarist Yan Leviathan (AVIAN), bassist…

Veteran German rock hard rockers SCORPIONS have released the following statement: "Important message to our fans: "It was always our pleasure, our purpose…

Professionally filmed video footage of Ted Nugent's half-hour performance in the private Paul Reed Smith Guitars room at this year's NAMM (National…

Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler playing along to the GN'R classic "Rocket Queen" at the Rockett…

FOZZY, the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, will be signing copies of its new album…

Pearl Aday ? ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf ?

SYSTEM DIVIDE, the extreme modern metal act featuring Sven De Caluwé (ABORTED) and Miri Milman (ex-DISTORTED) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-YEARS OF FIRE…

Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, F5, MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T).

Mark Hamill, who played the boyish hero Luke Skywalker in all three of the original "Star Wars" films, will make a guest appearance on "Bekoming", the…

Video footage of BËEHLER ? the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh ?

Video footage of FOZZY members Rich Ward (guitar) and Chris Jericho (vocals) making the rounds at at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music…

"Elect the Dead Symphony", a DVD capturing SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian's March 16, 2009 performance at the majestic Auckland Town Hall in New…

"Mind Of The Demon: The Larry Linkogle Story", a documentary film narrated by MOTÖRHEAD's frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, will be screened at the…

NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon and Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH performed a medley of four or five songs which were in competition for the title of…

The all-star band HAIL! ? comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH), guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE…

Reformed Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX has issued the following update: "It seems that there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding due to the fact…

Guitarist Jeff Potts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based old-school metallers MANTIC RITUAL has issued the following update: "For the first time in a year…

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has scheduled the following solo shows in March: March 04 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre March 05 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona…

FAITH NO MORE, THEM CROOKED VULTURES, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, BARONESS, COHEED & CAMBRIA, LES CLAYPOOL and PORCUPINE TREE are among the confirmed bands…

Finnish metallers KALMAH will play the following shows in their home country: March 04 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland ("12 Gauge" release party) March 05…

Chile's greatest metal export CRIMINAL has beeen confirmed to support METALLICA at their January 26 open-air concert at Club Hípico in Santiago de Chile.

Vocalist Mark Hunter of Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA tells AOL's Noisecreep that while he is grateful for that his band's latest album, "The…

FULLFORCE, the new Swedish melodic metal project featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET ALLIANCE) on vocals, Stefan Elmgren…

According to promoters Zed! and Venezia Spettacoli, the "Classic Rock Night" featuring the IAN PAICE & TOLO MARTON BAND on February 4 at Gran Teatro in…

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have scheduled the following Mexican dates: March 05 - Monterrey, Mexico - Esenica March 07 - Mexico City, Mexico…

FULLFORCE (now apparently written as one word), the new Swedish melodic metal project featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET…

In addition to joining forces with Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM 69 in a brand new project dubbed UNISONIC, former…

"Exile on Fremont St.", the debut album from SIN CITY SINNERS ? which consists of Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT), Todd Kerns (AGE OF…

Jackson delivered colossal news Thursday evening (January 14) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show (which is being held…

Jackson delivered colossal news at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show (which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim…

Phil Varone's (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW) next "Sex, Stand Up, And Rock & Roll Show" ? which will be held at the Hollywood Improv on Tuesday, January 19 ?

Gazeta.pl reports that two and a half years after vocalist/guitarist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH destroyed a Bible during a…

British extreme metal veterans AKERCOCKE will support DARK FUNERAL on the following dates: March 12 - Leeds, UK - Rio's March 13 - Glasgow, UK…

Roanoke, Virginia's WSLS 10 reports that the parents of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington have invited a North Carolina-based search…

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's previously announced January 13 appearance at Governors Square in the Cayman Islands to promote Tres Rios Tequila has…

BARREN EARTH ? the new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI ?

North Carolina's sludge pillagers WEEDEATER have been forced to postpone the recording sessions for their new album after the band's vocalist/bassist…

Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN), Keith Buckley (EVERY TIME I DIE) and Meat Loaf…

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have issued the following update: "We've been in writing mode for a couple months and…

Savannah, Georgia's BLACK TUSK will enter the Jam Room studio (BARONESS, BAND OF HORSES, KYLESA, WITHERED) in Columbia, South Carolina today (Monday…

ANVIL, the Canadian heavy metal band whose "Cinderella" story, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", is nominated for a Critics' Choice movie award in the category…

Experience Hendrix LLC and Sony Music Entertainment's Legacy Recordings launch their monumental 2010 Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project on Tuesday, March 9…

Former ELEGY/VENGEANCE singer Ian Parry is continuing work on "Species", the fifth and final part of the CONSORTIUM PROJECT fictional concept story set…

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, the band led by Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR)…

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL and his solo band have finished recording their new studio CD which he calls "definitely our masterpiece!" He adds…

According to PyroMusic.net, members of various Australian metal bands ? collectively known as FROZEN ?

Ever felt like having one of the world's best metal drummers a mouse click away, at your beck and call, 24/7?

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee and the STREET DRUM CORPS' Frank Zummo will present "Bezerk" ?

RHAPSODY OF FIRE singer Fabio Lione's side project PURPLESNAKE, a DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE tribute band, will be joined on stage by Italian rocker Pino…

The Pulse of Radio reports: The music world was rocked on New Year's Day (January 1) by the news ?

GRAND MAGUS, the three-piece Swedish heavy rock band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals), Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian…

Swedish metallers DREAM EVIL will release their new studio album, entitled "In The Night", via Century Media Records on the following dates: Sweden…

Rock trio YEAR LONG DISASTER ? which consists of guitarist/vocalist Daniel Davies (son of THE KINKS' Dave Davies), bassist Rich Mullins (ex-KARMA TO BURN…

According to the New York Post, SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and his wife, Vicky, have threatened to sue Craiglist after discovering their wedding…

According to the New York Post, SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell and his wife, Vicky, have threatened to sue Craiglist after discovering their wedding…

Video footage of California rockers STEEL PANTHER performing a cover version of GUNS N' ROSES' classic "Sweet Child O' Mine" ?

WARBEAST (formerly TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE), the band featuring RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Bruce Corbitt, GAMMACIDE guitarists Rick Perry and Scott Shelby…

The family of AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan ? who passed away last month at the age of 28 ?

According to Ann Flaherty of Examiner.com, a dedicated group of individuals at the Find Morgan web site is launching a new effort in the search for…

Guitarist Mathias Röderer has left ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES (featuring ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY)…

FULLFORCE (now apparently written as one word), the new Swedish melodic metal project featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET…

Guitarist/vocalist Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek of Polish death metallers VADER has issued the following update: "On behalf of VADER commando, I would like to wish you extremely metal year 2010!

On Friday, January 1, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain told Eddie Trunk ? co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a…

ASSAILANT, the Umeå, Sweden-based band featuring guitarist Oscar Norberg ("little brother" of Emil of PERSUADER/SAVAGE CIRCUS fame and Nils Norberg of…

Audio samples of all the tracks that appear on "The Evolution Of Chaos", the long-awaited new album from reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN, are available at this location.

Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE will enter the studio next week with producer Toby Wright (KORN, SLAYER, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS, FEAR FACTORY, IN…

MASTODON and RISE AGAINST will perform at the Swiss edition of the Sonisphere festival on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Degenaupark in Wil/Jonschwil, Switzerland.

Huntsville, Alabama death metallers CHAOS INCEPTION have released their debut album, "Collision With Oblivion", via Colombia's Brutalized Records.

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area, has scheduled the following dates: April 01 - Gloppe - Leeuwarden, The…

HARADWAITH, the German black metal band featuring former ENDSTILLE frontman Iblis, has posted a rough-mix version of a new song, "Thoughts Of Exit", on its MySpace page.

FULL SCALE RIOT, the band featuring Tim McMurtrie (rhythm guitar; original member of M.O.D.), has parted ways with Rob Moschetti (vocals/lead guitar…

HEXVESSEL, the solo musical outlet of Mathew "Kvohst" McNerney (CODE, DØDHEIMSGARD) with collaborations with other occult musicians and lyricists, has…

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has penned the latest installment of his weekly column, which appears every Thursday on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com.

Shrapnel Records has set a January 26, 2010 release date for "Instrumental Intensity", a new compilation from Michael Schenker (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, UFO, SCORPIONS).

Jose Mangin, on-air personality and program director for Sirius XM and guest host of MTV2's "Headbangers Ball", along with Metal Sanaz, who has risen to…

Jönköping, Sweden-based death/black metallers NETHERBIRD have released "Covered In Darkness", their tribute to some of the bands and songs that made them…

SYSTEM DIVIDE, the extreme modern metal act featuring Sven De Caluwé (ABORTED) and Miri Milman (ex-DISTORTED) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-YEARS OF FIRE…

Zakk Wylde has revealed the following timetable for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's activities over the course of the coming months: January-February: New CD…

Gigantic Pictures has announced plans to release "Fix: The Ministry Movie", described as "one of the most shocking, disturbing, and exposing looks into…

German guitar legend Michael Schenker was joined on stage at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California December 26 by his equally iconic brother ?

Dutch brutal death metallers SUPREME PAIN, who feature in their ranks members of SINISTER, CONSOLATION, PUTREFIED and FONDLECORPSE, have parted ways with…

Özgür Ögret of Turkey's Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review recently conducted an interview with Kobi Farhi, vocalist of Israel's progressive folk metal…

Guitarist Chris Letchford of Houston progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT will release a guitar instructional book, "Chris Letchford's Guitar…

STRUCTURE OF INHUMANITY, the "epic, melodic death/power metal" band featuring PYRAMAZE/ECHOTERRA keyboardist Jonah Weingarten, ex-ARSIS bassist Noah…

ASPHYX, FINAL BREATH and SEREGON are among the first confirmed bands for the Way Of Darkness festival, set to take place October 1-2, 2010 at Stadthalle in Lichtenfels, Germany.

"Castle Stories - A Rock n' Roll Scrapbook", a book about the now-defunct Castle Farms venue in Charlevoix, Michigan, contains lots of stories about shows…

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I went to go get a coronary…

Producer/composer Paul O'Neill, who co-founded TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA with SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, told TheNewsStar.com that he and Oliva are…

Video footage of the all-star band consisting of Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and Steve…

Instigated by the overwhelming fan reaction to the multilingual presentation of "Father", featured on the recent MANOWAR CD, "Thunder In The Sky", the…

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has commented on GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna's recent revelation that this past summer's Crüe Fest 2 turned out to be "the…

HEAVEN & HELL ? the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) ?

The "American Psycho" lineup of the resurrected MISFITS (minus Jerry Only) will be reuniting for a one-time performance at the Starland Ballroom in…

Fan-filmed video footage Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) performing the PRIEST classic "Living After Midnight" with an all-star band consisting of Slash (GUNS…

Doug Elfman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is currently in Las Vegas at friend Danny "Count" Koker's Desert…

VENOMOUS CONCEPT, the old-school hardcore/punk project featuring Shane Embury (guitar, NAPALM DEATH), Kevin Sharp (vocals, BRUTAL TRUTH), Danny Lilker…

ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer officially unveiled his new solo album called SONS OF LIBERTY and talked about the motivations behind his new…

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has responded to Dave Mustaine's allegation that the band's 1988 Australian tour was cancelled because of Young's heroin addiction.

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), who was recently diagnosed with the early stages of stomach…

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Thank you so much for once again…

Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION), Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION), Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER…

Peter Wichers, the guitarist for the Swedish metal band SOILWORK who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and works as a producer and songwriter, has…

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has penned an open letter to the band's mainman Dave Mustaine, accusing him of, among other things, "dissing…

American progressive metallers SHADOW GALLERY will make their live debut as part of the Triton Power Cruise, which is billing itself as the "first-ever…

SPEED X ? the new band featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese, ex-QUEENSR?CHE axeman Mike Stone on guitar and vocals, DOUBLEDRIVE drummer…

Ben Ratliff of The New York Times reports that "Hideous Gnosis", a six-hour theory symposium on black-metal music, was held this past Saturday afternoon…

Finnish folk metallers FINNTROLL will release their new album, "Nifelvind", via Century Media Records on the following dates: Finland: Wednesday, February…

Quebec, Canada-based black/thrash metallers THESYRE have issued the following update: "Since the release of our latest album, 'Résistance' (Osmose…

WOLF (Sweden), WARMACHINE (Canada) and NOT FRAGILE (Germany) have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take…

ANEW REVOLUTION, the Austin, Texas-based band featuring former members of SLAVES ON DOPE and UNLOCO, has submitted a couple of short video reports to…

Christopher Kinder, drummer for JON OLIVA'S PAIN featuring SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "Hello everyone, I am happy to report that the mix...

MÖTLEY CRÜE / SIXX A.M.'s Nikki Sixx has checked in with the following update: "Happy holidays to everybody, Not much to update from me ( ok, I...

Wearing a "Rehab Is For Quitters" shirt, IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad ? who checked himself into a rehabilitation clinic earlier in the year in…

Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and…

Canadian metal legends ANVIL played their first non-"Anvil Experience" show (where audience members are treated to a screening of ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil!

Veteran California rockers Y&T have inked a deal with Italy's Frontiers Records for the release of the band's next studio album.

TMZ.com has uploaded video footage of GUNS N' ROSES frontman allegedly attacking a a paparazzi at at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Wednesday…

RadarOnline.com reports that DEF LEPPARD is being sued by former manager Trudy Green for breach of oral contract, fraud, and intentional interference of a contract among others.

Swedish/Danish progressive/melodic metal outfit AMARANTHE (formerly known as AVALANCHE) have issued the following update: "Hey people!

ShutterBLAST.net has posted pictures from MANOWAR's headline show at Provinssi Rock back in June 2009 in Seinäjoki, Finland.

BraveWords.com has received the following press release: One of the most respected metal bands in the San Francisco Bay Area, LUDICRA, have completed work on their...

METALLICA?s Kirk Hammett recently named Oakland, CA metallers, ALL SHALL PERISH's Awaken the Dreamers album, as one of the 25 best albums of the decade....

ORDER OF ENNEAD, the Florida extreme metal band featuring Steve Asheim (drums; DEICIDE), Scott Patrick (bass; RESURRECTION), Kevin Quirion (guitar…

Levine Communications Office, the Los Angeles public relations firm which represents Axl Rose and GUNS N' ROSES, has released the following statement…

Florida-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update: "We are sorry to inform our fans who were planning to see us perform at…

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is…

GUNS N' ROSES site GNRDaily reports: A possible setlist for the first show of the Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy World Tour in Taipei,...

According to LiveDaily.com, GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose got into a scuffle with a paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport while waiting to board…

OBITUARY / GORGOROTH bassist Frank Watkins recently spoke with Noisecreep.com about pulling double duty.

Guitarist Takao, founder of Japanese - American "dramatic speed metal band" MINSTRELIX has launched a new instrumental side-project, THE FINAL ELYSION.

TSN is reporting: Armed with a team of top recording engineers and musicians, legendary Canadian drummer Neil Peart of RUSH recorded a new rock...

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently talked with PrisonPlanet.com's Alex Jones ? a syndicated radio personality and conspiracy theorist ?

Legendary rock band KISS spent the day on Wednesday, December 9, at Tulsa, Oklahoma's Wilson Middle School shooting a segment of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition".

CIRCLE II CIRCLE ? the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens ? has cancelled its previously announced shows in Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio…

The 2010 Unirock festival is scheduled for July 2nd - 4th in Istanbul, Turkey Acts confirmed include: GRAVE DIGGER HEAVEN SHALL BURN OBITUARY OVERKILL Further details to follow.

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Rihanna performed two songs ? "Hard" and "Russian Roulette" ?

IRON LAMB ? the new Stockholm, Sweden-based band formed by underground metal veterans Johan Wallin (GENERAL SURGERY, SCURVY, BOMBSTRIKE, ex-REPUGNANT)…

Fan-filmed video footage of vocalist Daniel "Mortuus" Rosten of Swedish black metallers MARDUK slamming a fan who managed to make it to the front of the…

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "We are now entering the June portion of the 'random tour announcement' derby…

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, NILE, SABATON, THERION, DORO, BLOODBATH, MUCKY PUP and HAIL OF BULLETS are the latest acts confirmed for the 2010...

A few more preview clips from METALLICA's "Orgullo, Pasión Y Gloria - Tres Noches En La Ciudad De México" (Pride, Passion And Glory Three Nights In Mexico City) DVD ?

Video footage of BËEHLER ? the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh ?

DORDEDUH (rough translation: "yearning for the spirit"), the Romanian metal band featuring former NEGURA BUNGET members Hupogrammos (guitars, vocals…

Slash, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Paul Gilbert, Bruce Kulick and Dave "The Snake" Sabo are among the musicians who attended rock and roll photographer…

CREATION'S END, the new power/progressive metal band featuring vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN), guitarists Rudy Albert (ZANDELLE) and Marco Sfogli…

Christina Rowatt from Sydney, Australia has produced a four-minute video featuring interviews with Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY), Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW)…

BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL bassist Geezer Butler has posted the following message on his official web site: "As a friend and colleague of legendary heavy…

CIVILIZATION ONE, the band led by singer Chitral "Chity" Somapala (ex-FIREWIND, FARO, AVALON) and bassist Pierre-Emmanuel Pélisson (MALADAPTIVE…

Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT), Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY), Travis Barker (BLINK-182), Mark McGrath (SUGAR RAY), Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) and Steve…

Brian Kramp and Jon Adler of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin radio station WLUM FM 102.1 recently conducted an interview with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET…

Dutch death metallers ROTTEN ? who feature in their ranks members of RADICAL NERVE DISTORTION, REBORN and HACKSAW ?

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER guitarist Kelly Scott Nunn before the band's November 16, 2009 performance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, RIOT, FATES WARNING, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update "Been a while since I updated you on my goings on…

British singer Kvohst (born Mathew McNerney; CODE, DØDHEIMSGARD) has issued the following update: "I have a new heavy metal/rock club night starting in Helsinki, Finland, next Thursday!

American television and radio host Larry King will introduce AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's band, THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, when they play at the Land Shark…

The title track from Devin Townsend's new album, 'Addicted', is now available for streaming on his official website. Go to this location to...

Duff McKagan of GUNS N' ROSES/VELVET REVOLVER fame and James Lomenzo from MEGADETH lead a star-studded lineup of artists appearing at the Rotosound booth…

The Pulse of Radio reports: The current issue of Rolling Stone magazine features an in-depth look at the rift between AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler and…

The first downloadable SLIPKNOT pack for Rock Band will be released next week.

According to a new press release, the most vile and nasty of Dutch gore grinders have teamed up spread blood and guts all over Europe....

Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN), Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN), Vince Neil (MÖTLEY CRÜE), Ace Frehley (KISS), Bruce Kulick (KISS) and Rudy…

Vocalist Ronnie Stixx has announced his departure from San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS.

Eric Spitznagel of Vanity Fair recently interviewed MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist Vince Neil. An excerpt reads as follows: Crüe?s female fans love to flash their boobs at...

Carl Sundberg, the host of "The Edge" show, which airs on Eugene, Oregon's 101.5 KFLY radio station, recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine.

According to a posting on the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com, fans can send get-well cards to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio…

Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) has issued the following update: So what have I been up to lately?

Guitarist Oz Fox of Christian hard rockers STRYPER spoke to Classic Rock magazine about where it all went wrong for the band, circa 1990's "Against The…

Video footage of Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE, STATIC-X, DARK NEW DAY, TOMMY LEE) laying down drum tracks on the new METHODS OF MAYHEM album at MÖTLEY CRÜE…

According to ChartAttack.com, CRASH KARMA ? the Canadian rock supergroup that includes former I MOTHER EARTH singer Edwin, ex-OUR LADY PEACE guitarist…

Chris Nelson from Hair Metal Haven/The Power Hour has issued the following update: "Glam metal/sleaze rock special on this week's show, featuring interviews with Matt...

German thrashers PARAGON have issued the following update: "After all these years and constant songwriting we felt a little bit tired.

Three members of SYSTEM OF A DOWN ? Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), Shavo Odadjian (bass) and John Dolmayan (drums) ?

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview host John Ostronomy conducted with Skinny and Pig Benis of MUSHROOMHEAD.

INMORIA ? the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD…

Legendary drummer Tommy Lee of rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE is one of three judges chosen to pick the best corporate rock band in the upcoming Fortune Battle of…

SUICIDE WAR, the hardcore/metal/thrash hybrid from New Orleans, Louisiana featuring two members of VALUME NOB ?

Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have issued a statement claiming that their guitarist, Zoltan Bathory, who was supposedly "missing" since…

Swedish metallers SCARPOINT recently entered Stockholm's Fear & Loathing Studio (owned by members of MESHUGGAH and CLAWFINGER) to begin recording their as-yet-untitled second album.

According to MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover, the band's new album, "Endgame", has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Australia…

Custom-made leather pants and Crüe Fest t-shirt worn by Vince Neil of MÖTLEY CRÜE on the Crüe Fest tour, and an outfit by Junker Designs worn by Rob…

Seminal doom legends GOATSNAKE will reunite for an appearance at next year's Roadburn festival, set to take place April 15-17, 2010 at the 013 venue and Midi Theatre in Tilburg, Holland.

U.K.-based metallers POWER QUEST have issued the following update: "Following on from the departures of long-standing members Steve Scott (bass) and…

RUSH guitar legend Alex Lifeson also has a cameo in the latest Trailer Park Boys movie - Countdown To Liquor Day - which premiered this...

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has posted a short message on Twitter regarding the new MEGADETH album, "Endgame"…

Canadaeast.com is reporting: Want to experience a little JIMI? Hear somebody ramble on about LED ZEPPELIN?

Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas-based guitarist Ron Jarzombek (BLOTTED SCIENCE, WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK) has uploaded an eight-minute preview (see below) of…

GORGOROTH mastermind Infernus will be interviewed today live at 1:30 PM (EST) on WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, NH. Topics to be discussed are the...

Georgia quartet WITHERED have issued the following update: "Withered is very proud to announce the upcoming vinyl release of Folie Circulaire.

BraveWords.com has received the following: J-Rock superstars DIR EN GREY can reveal they will be returning to the UK for this year?s Download festival, taking place...

Norway-based electronic metallers MORTIIS have issued the following update: "Here's another batch of Russia/Estonia photos from the Mortiis/APOPTYGMA BERZERK tour.

Swedish death-thrashers IMPIOUS have posted the following update: "So, a few weeks without any updates.

Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH has worked with ESP to develop his first-ever signature guitar.

Former GORGOROTH members Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal) and King ov Hell (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes), who recently lost a court battle…

DEVILDRIVER have announced the following US headlining tour dates: April 9 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL 28 - The Marquee - Tulsa, OK 30...

Video footage of reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE ? featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD)…

Almada, Portugal-based metallers AVA INFERI have issued an update regarding their forthcoming third album, Blood Of Bacchus, due for a 2009 release.

ALICE COOPER's SickThingsUK news site reports: "Alice has been announced as appearing at another horror convention.

As 2008 draws to an end, Terrorizer magazine staff and writers have donned their headphone to deliberate over which album should be crowned with the…

Nearly six years in the making, WARDRUNA's long-awaited debut album, "Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga", is the first part of the planned "Runaljod" trilogy…

According to Ars Technica, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has told Game Informer magazine that SLAYER's addition to the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica…

Swedish metallers LAKE Of TEARS have issued the following update: "For the first time ever, LAKE Of TEARS will play a show in Lebanon, at the Tantra Kaslik in Beirut on January 9, 2009.

Pamela Moore ? best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSR?CHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" ?

BLOOD MORTIZED, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH guitarist Anders Hansson (who played on AMON AMARTH's first two albums, 1996's…

Guitarist Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, CAMP FREDDY, THE PANIC CHANNEL) was recently asked by a fan via Dave's official web site if he has had a chance…

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will appear on "Kouhaku Uta Gassen", more commonly known as simply "Kouhaku", an annual music show on the New…

Guitarist/vocalist Peter Tägtgren of Swedish extreme metallers HYPOCRISY has issued the following update: "Mikael [Hedlund; bass] came to the Abyss…

Singapore-based death/thrash metallers ABSENCE OF THE SACRED have tapped DAATH's Kevin Talley ?

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 recently invited "The Metal Scene" TV show into his home for an interview and some guitar lessons.

French metallers LYZANXIA have issued the following update: "To celebrate LYZANXIA's 10-year anniversary, we decided to treat ourselves, our fans and our…

Pamela Moore ? best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSR?CHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" ?

LEAVES' EYES ? the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY ?

L'ANGUISETTE, an experimental metal project out Philadelphia, PA now featuring WOODS OF YPRES founder David Gold on drums, has posted four audio samples online.

According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, former PURPLE bassist Nick Simper's previously announced tribute shows to DEEP PURPLE's original lineup ?

Michael Schenker (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS), Wayne Findlay (MSG), Robin MacAuley (ex-MSG, SURVIVOR), Brian Tichy (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER, VELVET REVOLVER…

SEXTAPES, the Hollywood, California-based band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Chris Pitman on vocals and guitar synth, has issued the following…

Germany's SUIDAKRA have issued the following update Good news to everyone who enjoyed the 'Coloach' studio clip.We have a small X-Mas present for you.

Greg Prato, author of the new book "Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story" ? which is said to be the first book to focus entirely on the life story of guitarist Tommy Bolin ?

IRON STEEL, the new metal "supergroup" featuring David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH), Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST), and Jim LaMarca (CHIMAIRA), has issued the…

Billboard.com asked their readers what their favorite album of 2008 was, and more than 16,000 responded. GUNS N' ROSES hit the #6 position...

Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) and Billy Ray Cyrus joined the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (formerly known as METAL SKOOL) to perform a…

According to the DEEP PURPLE Appreciation Society there are two more Classics Play Rock concerts coming up in Germany, with the Prague Philharmonic Plays...

Week.com is reporting: Peoria is trying to get one of the biggest rock bands in history to play at the Civic Center again. Regent...

BW&BK has received the following: The people have spoken! DIR EN GREY's video for 'Dozing Green', after more than five weeks in rotation on MTV2's Headbangers...

The following YNGWIE MALMSTEEN ringtones are available for purchase via AT&T: \ Icarus Dream Suite \ Blitzkrieg \ Blue \ Death Dealer \ Caprici Di Diablo…

AC/DC's new album "Black Ice" has been released in Germany as a limited-edition "steelbox" containing the CD, a 20-page color booklet, a bonus DVD…

REDEMPTION ? the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING ?

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) about his…

As previously reported, founding LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi passed away on November 30th following a long battle with liver cancer.

FIASCO GENERAL, the new band featuring Sami Kukkohovi (ex-SENTENCED bassist, current KYPCK stand-in guitarist) on guitar, has posted a previously unheard…

BENEDICTION have announced a one-off gig with PESTILENCE and GRAVE. It will take place April 28th in Athens, Greece at Gagarin 205. More details will...

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley revealed last night (December 19) during an appearance on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's…

MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com recently tracked down guitarist Andreas Kisser of Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA to talk about the joy of recording concept…

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will perform live and unplugged with his wife Melanie Martel tonight, Friday December 19th, at the Londoner in Santa Clarita, CA....

BBC News reports that Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish parliament for the South of Scotland, has lodged a parliamentary motion calling for the…

Jörg Steegmüller, who has sculpted and produced "Star Wars" props for a number of years and is a well-known stop-motion moviemaker and collector in his…

Athens, Georgia-based THEOCRACY has written and recorded a Christmas track called 'Rudolph Vs Frosty' and have made it available for free download.

Florida-based death metal veterans DEICIDE have scheduled the following dates in Australia and New Zealand: April 04 - Transmission Room - Auckland, NZ…

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy is featured in the latest issue of Hustler magazine talking about "Ratt & Roll, drag racing, life in the fast lane (25) years…

Frontman Björn Lodin of the Swedish hard rockers BALTIMOORE has recruited the following musicians for the band's new lineup: Örjan Fernkvist - Keyboards…

Rock The Nation has announced the final tour lineup of PaganFest USA: Part 2 with two brand new additions to the upcoming traveling spectacle: Finland's…

According to The Daily Record, Anglo-Australian rockers AC/DC sold out their Scottish concert at Hampden Park on June 30, 2009 in just 75 minutes.

According to Australia's ABC News, two University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers concluded in a study published in the British Medical Journal this…

THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, has uploaded the second in a series of video clips documenting…

MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn recently spoke to Rock Sound TV about his worst-ever onstage moment.

The official SAVATAGE website www.savatage.com has been completely redesigned and relaunched.

Sacbee.com is reporting: Every time BRET MICHAELS thinks of Reno, he remembers what he calls the Jimmy Page Debacle. It took place at the...

Former AUTOGRAPH keyboardist Steve Isham passed away December 9th after battling liver cancer.

Bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the December 14, 2008…

Before it was announced that guitarist Juan Montoya would be playing his final show with the Miami, Florida's TORCHE at All Tomorrow's Parties, Rhapsody…

When Sweden's AMON AMARTH came to New York City on October 20 2008, to play The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, Guitar World magazine's MetalKult.com sat…

Adriana Smith, is best known by GUNS N' ROSES fans as the girl heard having sex with Axl Rose in the recording studio during the...

Firebox Metal Fest 2009 is scheduled for April 17th - 18th at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinäjoki, Finland.

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: Former and present members of GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, YES, KISS, STRAY CATS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and ALICE…

CHILDREN OF BODOM will play their first ever headline tour of the UK in February '09; they will be joined on this run of shows...

Guitarist Ad Sluijter has announced his departure from the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA.

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn will support Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on the following Norwegian dates: March 10 - Oslo, NOR @…

Phil Whalley has submitted the following report to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: Normally seen performing in front of hundreds of thousands of screaming rock fans in…

Keyboardist Martin Harb of Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS has issued the following update: "After many messages we got within the last…

Welsh ragga-metallers SKINDRED stopped by the WJRR studios in Orlando, Florida prior to their December 11, 2008 concert at the House of Blues to perform a…