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Nightwish Singer Comments on Michael Jackson

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:58:45 EST

Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon has posted the following blog on Michael Jackson: "I`ve spent my evening in front of the TV and followed the memorial of Michael Jackson. I cried over and over again when the wonderful speakers talked and the great singers performed. The hardest part of it all were when Michaels daughter spoke about her father and... Read More / Post Your Comments

Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Opens Golf Course At His Home

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:34:07 EST

Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has opened up a golf course at his home in Shropshire. A video interview with Downing about the golf course, conducted by BBC news, can be viewed here. Read More / Post Your Comments

Phil Fasciana Of Malevolent Creation Didn't Stop Store Robbery?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:28:11 EST

Rockradio.co.uk has run a story about Phil Fasciana of Malevolent Creation apparently lying about stopping a convenience store robbery. Excerpts from the story follow. Rock news outlets have been reporting how Phil Fasciana of Malevolent Creation interrupted a store hold-up last week. The guitarist has said he was shot at four times before disa... Read More / Post Your Comments

The Konsortium Streaming New Song "Slangenes Barn" Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:13:52 EST

Norway's The Konsortium has issued the following update about streaming a new song online at their MySpace page: "Finally, we are able to give you a little teaser from the upcoming album: a rough mix of the song 'Slangenes Barn' has been uploaded. The quality of the production may not be top notch, but we felt confident enough about the vibe to ... Read More / Post Your Comments

Skinlab To Premier New Music Video On MTV2's Headbangers Ball

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:11:14 EST

Skinlab has issued the following announcement about premiering a new music video on this week's Headbangers Ball: "Earlier this week Skinlab gave you a rough cut of their new song 'Amphetamine Gods' to sink your teeth into. "This coming Friday they are going to let you bang your heads to some new songs at the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, and now... Read More / Post Your Comments

Agathodaimon Launches New Website

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:03:38 EST

German metallers Agathodaimon have issued the following announcement about launching a new website: "Hi guys, "Time for some news! Finally, our website is back online- there's still a bunch of things in our heads and on our 'to do'-list that need to be realized, but it's already worth a look, so feel free to browse it and leave a message in o... Read More / Post Your Comments

Korn Posts New Album Teaser Video Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:35:04 EST

Nu metal pioneers Korn has posted a short teaser video online for their forthcoming new studio album. You can check it out below. Although no details have been confirmed yet, the album is expected to be released in the first quarter of next year. Read More / Post Your Comments

Neuraxis Parts with Drummer Tommy Mckinnon and Bassist Yan Thiel, Seeks Replacements

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:34:53 EST

Neuraxis has announced they are parting ways with drummer Tommy Mckinnon and bassist Yan Thiel. Guitarist Rob Milley comments: "The time has come again for us to refresh the Neuraxis family as we are now seeking a new drummer and bassist. Nothing really juicy to tell. For Tommy, his priorities began to differ from ours while on the road until it... Read More / Post Your Comments

Baroness Completes Recording Of New Album

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:10:53 EST

Relapse Records has issued the following announcement about Baroness completing the recording of their new album: "Savannah, GA's BARONESS have recently completed work on their second full-length album. The follow-up to 2007's critically-acclaimed Red Album was recorded in Dallas, TX with producer / engineer John Congleton (EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY... Read More / Post Your Comments

Video Interview With Blackguard Posted Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:07:28 EST

Metalinjection.net has posted a video interview online with Blackguard conducted during the Pagan Fest tour. The video can be viewed below. Read More / Post Your Comments

Video Interview With Killswitch Engage Available Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:53:28 EST

Roadrunner Records UK has posted a new video interview online with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio. The video can be viewed here. Read More / Post Your Comments

An Interview With Primal Fear's Mat Sinner

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:49:41 EST

Ask any German who is the most successful metal act ever to come out of his country, and he?s sure to respond with Primal Fear. These guys have been a mainstay in the German metal scene for a generation, and their success in their home country is second to their chart positions throughout the United States and the rest of Europe. I recently spoke w... Read More / Post Your Comments

Eternal Tears Of Sorrow Streaming New Songs Online From "Children Of The Dark Waters"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:48:30 EST

Finland's Eternal Tears of Sorrow are currently streaming several audio samples online from their latest album "Children of the Dark Waters." The samples can be heard on the band's MySpace page. Read More / Post Your Comments

Ghost Brigade Comments On New Album Title "Isolation Songs"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:43:34 EST

Ghost Brigade has revealed that their upcoming album will be titled "Isolation Songs." Guitarist Wille Naukkarinen issued the following statement about the title: "We had a few different working titles for this record but 'Isolation Songs' was the one that we collectively felt good about. I remember reading through the lyrics of this album just... Read More / Post Your Comments

Ventflow Reveals "Terrorsiah" Release Date

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:22:21 EST

British heavy metal outfit Ventflow has announced that they will be releasing their debut full length album, "Terrorsiah" on August 24th in Europe with a North American release date to follow shortly afterwards through Casket Records. The tracklisting for the album is as follows: "Into The Arms Of Death" "Terrorsiah" "These Times Of Darknes... Read More / Post Your Comments

Trent Reznor Comments On Music Distribution

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:03:13 EST

Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails has issued the following blog post discussing how small bands can distribute their music without the help of a label: "I posted a message on Twitter yesterday stating I thought The Beastie Boys and TopSpin Media 'got it right' regarding how to sell music in this day and age. "Shortly thereafter, I got some res... Read More / Post Your Comments

Wacken Open Air Issues New Security Advisory

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:06:30 EST

Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival, will which will take place from July 30th to August 1st, had previously issued an advisory about increased theft in the area. The promoters of the festival have now also issued the following update about security procedures: "Dear Metalheads "Security advice concerning the festival terrain at W:O:A 2009 as... Read More / Post Your Comments

Crimson Glory Comments On Former Vocalist Midnight's Death

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:58:49 EST

As was previously reported, former Crimson Glory vocalist Midnight (John McDonald) passed away yesterday morning. A memorial will be held for him on July 11th at 6:30pm on Siesta Key public beach in Sarasota, FL. The memorial will be open to the public. The band has also issued the following statement about his death: "Midnight was a very spe... Read More / Post Your Comments

David Ellefson Posts New "Rock Shop" Video Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:53:06 EST

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has posted a new episode online of his "Rock Shop" series, where he gives advice and tips to other musicians. The video can be viewed below. Read More / Post Your Comments

HolyHell Issues Road Report From Norway

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:49:42 EST

HolyHell has issued the following tour road report: "On the road to Norway. We enjoyed a short stopover in a cool town in the south of Germany where Francisco, Joe, Jay and Rhino finally had a fix of schnitzel and beer as only the Germans can make them. Back on the road for 24 hours of travel to make it to the tip of Denmark where we will cross ... Read More / Post Your Comments

Psychometry Posts Live Video Clip Of "Over The Son" Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:47:38 EST

Psychometry has posted a live video clip online of the song "Over the Son," which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the video: "Psychometry would like to thank Forgotten Prophets Studio, Amanda Fisher, Rory Ivanoff, and Aaron Keefe for filming the performance. The band would like to thank everyone who atten... Read More / Post Your Comments

3 Inches Of Blood Posts New Song Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:40:34 EST

Canadian metal band, 3 Inches Of Blood, has posted a new song, entitled "Call of the Hammer," on their MySpace page. The track is from the 3 Inches Of Blood?s upcoming album, "Here Waits Thy Doom." Read More / Post Your Comments

Twilightning Calls It Quits

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:36:34 EST

Swedish metal band, Twilightning, has issued the following message regarding the band's future: "Twilightning decides to call it quits. We discovered the fact that the drive has vanished and there's no point of going on without the full force and motivation. Then we just not only would cheat ourselves but also our fans. Everyone continues to pur... Read More / Post Your Comments

Daath Posts "Day Of Endless Night" Video Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:02:18 EST

Atlanta, Georgia based metal group Daath has posted thier new music video online for the song, "Day Of Endless Night." You can check it out below. The song comes from the album, "The Concealers" which was released in April of this year via Century Media Records. Read More / Post Your Comments

Third Annual Metal Mergence Conference This Weekend In Chicago

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:02:02 EST

The 3rd Annual Metal Mergence, Chicago's Heavy Metal Conference, will be taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The event features graphic artists, record label and booking reps, live bands, pro question and answer panels and more. The event is hosted by The 1st Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th (Ari Lehman/ First Jason) and features live perfo... Read More / Post Your Comments

Swashbuckle Posts New "Back To The Noose" Trailer Online

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:25:29 EST

New Jersey based pirate metal outfit Swashbuckle has posted a third trailer for their forthcoming new studio album, "Back To The Noose." You can check it out below. The album is scheduled to be released through Nuclear Blast Records on July 24th. Read More / Post Your Comments

Sonata Arctica Reveals New Album Details

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:53:57 EST

Finnish heavy metal group Sonata Arctica has announced their new studio album will be entitled, "The Days Of Grays." It will be released in North America on September 22nd and on September 18th in the rest of the world. The tracklisting for the album is as follows: Limited two-CD digipak: "Everything Fades To Gray" (Instrumental) "Deathaura... Read More / Post Your Comments

Anal Cunt To Tour Europe With Mark "Chopper" Read

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:08:09 EST

Notorious noise merchants Anal Cunt will be heading to Europe this Autumn for a series of shows. Joining them on the tour will be Haggis and bestselling Australian author, Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, who is perhaps best known for his legendary past in the criminal underworld. The tour is still looking for bookings to add, so if you're a promoter a... Read More / Post Your Comments

Soundgarden To Release Box Set?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:51:07 EST

Former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell was recently interviewed by Rolling Stone magazine. In the course of the interview, the subject of a Soundgarden reunion came up. "The only thing that we have talked about is trying to put together an album of B sides and maybe a box set with some unreleased tracks we have," Cornell says. ... Read More / Post Your Comments

Abgott Added To Bloodstock Open Air 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:47:00 EST

British black metal outfit Abgott are the latest band to the Bloodstock Open Air festival, where they will be playing in support of their forthcoming new album, "Godfather In Black." The festival takes place at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England from August 14th to 16th. Read More / Post Your Comments

More Bands Announced For Damnation Festival 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:44:10 EST

The organizers of the United Kingdom's Damnation Festival has announced that Jesu, And So I Watch You From Afar and Rinoa have been added to their festivals billing. The event takes place at Leeds University on October 24th. Read More / Post Your Comments

Rush To Be Featured In Guitar Hero 5

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:40:28 EST

Canadian rock legends Rush will be featured in the upcoming new video game, Guitar Hero 5. Their song "The Spirit Of Radio" will appear in the game, taken from their recent live album, "Snakes & Arrows Live." More details on this and the game will be revealed shortly. Read More / Post Your Comments

Dark Castle Announces US Tour Dates

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:38:01 EST

Florida doom metal band, DARK CASTLE, has announced their next set of 2009 tour dates. This time the band will hit the Southeast for a few weeks with NYC's BLOODY PANDA. DARK CASTLE tour dates with BLOODY PANDA are as follows: 7/25/2009 Soapbox - Wilmington, NC 7/27/2009 Wormhole - Savannah, GA 7/28/2009 The Atlantic - Gainesville, FL w/ C... Read More / Post Your Comments

Ex-Himsa Guitarist Matt Wicklund Joins God Forbid For Tour

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:37:14 EST

Doc Coyle, guitarist of New Jersey based metal band God Forbid has posted an update on the general goings on within the band, including who will be the bands touring guitarist on their upcoming trek. The message reads as follows: "Doc here just checking in to give everyone a heads up on the GF camp. We just returned from our most successful Euro... Read More / Post Your Comments

Monster Magnet Planning Unplugged Tour

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:29:35 EST

In a recent interview with Australia's PyroMusic.net, Monster Magnet mainman Dave Wyndorf revealed some of the bands plans for the future. You can check out some excerpts from the chat below. Pyromusic.net: I understand you also have another musical project in the works - can you shed some light on this perhaps? Dave Wyndorf: I'm writing stuf... Read More / Post Your Comments

Mushroomhead Announces Tour Dates

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:22:06 EST

Mushroomhead has added some more shows to their upcoming tour of North America. Joining them on the trek will be (hed)P.E. The updated tour schedule is as follows: August 11 ? Sauget, IL @ Pop?s August 12 ? Mokena, IL @ Pearl Room August 14 ? Flint, MI @ Machine Shop August 17 ? Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre August 18 ? West Springfield, VA... Read More / Post Your Comments

Brand New Sin Announces "Distilled" Album Release Party

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:42:04 EST

Brand New Sin released their new album "Distilled" today, July 8th. The band has announced a release party for the album on Friday, July 10th at Mac?s Bad Art Bar in Mattydale, NY. Prior to the CD release party, Brand New Sin will also be at the Hot Topic at the Great Northern Mall. Read More / Post Your Comments

Video Interview With Swashbuckle Posted Online

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:34:40 EST

Pirate metallers Swashbuckle will be releasing their upcoming album "Back To The Noose" on July 24, 2009 (Europe) and August 11, 2009 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. Metalinjection.net has posted a new video interview online with the band, which can be viewed below. Read More / Post Your Comments

Ravage Reveals New Album, "The End of Tomorrow," Details

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:58:42 EST

Boston Massachusetts metalers RAVAGE are ready to unleash their Metal Blade Records debut, "The End of Tomorrow" on August 18th. Artwork was handled by the famed artist Ed Repka who is known best for his Megadeth covers as well as cover art for Death, Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust, and Austrian Death Machine. "The End of Tomorrow" seamlessly int... Read More / Post Your Comments

Stream Of Passion Posts Live Video Clip Of "Street Spirit" Online

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:22:35 EST

Stream of Passion has posted a new live video clip online of the song "Street Spirit," which can be viewed below. The band issued the following statement about the video: "Our friends at GigVideos.nl were there at our last show in Effenaar and made a little visual impresion of the band on stage. Check it out!" Read More / Post Your Comments