Search results for 'victor smolski'

News

PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR Says Former Bassist BRIAN PERRY Is 'Bitter'

PRONG mainman Tommy Victor has hit back at group's former bassist Brian Perry over comments Perry made about the band in a recent online interview. Speaking to Metal Refuge late last year, Perry discussed his time with PRONG and the circumstances that led to his departure from the group. "I was with...

News

DANZIG: New Album To Arrive In August

The release date of DANZIG's eighth studio album, "Circle of Snakes", has been pushed back to the last week of August, according to the official DANZIG fansite The 7th House. A single from the album — containing the title cut, "1000 Devils Reign" and another song to be announced later — will surface...

News

MARSHALL LAW Demo New Songs, Ex-PARADISE LOST Drummer Assists

Birmingham, England-based heavy metal band MARSHALL LAW have demoed up the following tracks for inclusion on a new studio album, tentatively due later this year: 01. Retribution 02. Bloodlines 03. Axis Of Power 04. What Lies Behind 05. Why Do Men Die 06. Nothing Lasts Forever 07. Faith Divides 08. W...

News

RAGE Guitarist Working On Solo Album

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski is currently working on his new solo CD, tentatively titled "Majesty & Passion". Joining Smolski at VPS Studios for the album's recording sessions are his RAGE colleagues Peavy Wagner and Mike Terrana as well as many other musicians, including former SCORPIONS guita...

News

DANZIG Name New Album

DANZIG have set "Circle of Snakes" as the title of their eighth studio album, tentatively due on June 22 through Glenn Danzig's Evilive label in the U.S. (Regain Records in Europe). Confirmed songtitles so far are as follows: 01. Skincarver 02. 1000 Devils Reign 03. Netherbound 04. Circle of Snakes...

News

PRONG To Launch U.S. Headlining Tour In Support Of 'Scorpio Rising'

PRONG are preparing to embark on a headlining U.S. tour in support of their new release, "Scorpio Rising", on Locomotive Music. "The new music is similar to 'Rude Awakening', but maybe even a little more simplistic," says singer/guitarist/founder Tommy Victor. "This time I started with lyrics, and d...

News

RAGE: DVD Details Revealed

RAGE bassist/vocalist Peavy Wagner and guitarist Victor Smolski are currently at the Blind Guardian Studio in Germany with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (HELLOWEEN, MOTORHEAD, SAXON, BLIND GUARDIAN) completing work on their upcoming DVD, tentatively titled "From the Cradle to the Stage". The two-disc...

News

DANZIG: More New Songtitles Revealed

The official Regain Records web site has revealed several more songtitles that are set to appear on DANZIG's eighth studio album, the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "777: I Luciferi". Confirmed songtitles so far are as follows: 01. Skincarver 02. 1000 Devils Reign 03. Netherbound 04. Circle of...

News

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's HOMME Wants To 'Clear' His Name

According to the New York Post's "Page Six", QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme claims he was the victor in his buzzed-about bar brawl in the East Village the other night. Page Six reported Thursday the towering rocker took a few punches during the boozy scrap at Niagara. But when Page ...

News

TENEBRE Part Ways With Singer

Sweden's TENEBRE have parted ways with vocalist Victor Fradera. Or so it would appear. "As of today, Victor sings no more in TENEBRE," the band write in a March 24 post on their web site. "After becoming a born-again Christian, Victor has decided not to spread the gospel of Darkness but instead sing...

News

PRONG: Live Video Posted Online

PRONG have uploaded a live performance video of the track "All Knowing Force" at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Mac. The clip was filmed on March 3 during the band's "Scorpio Rising" CD-release party at The Dragonfly in Los Angeles. As previously reported, PRONG have lined up...

News

DANZIG: More Songtitles Revealed, New Photos Posted Online

The official DANZIG fan site The 7th House has confirmed two more songtitles that are set to appear on the group's eighth studio album, the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "777: I Luciferi". In addition to the previously released "Skin Carver", the new CD will include such cuts as "Netherbound"...

News

RAGE Guitarist To Guest On DER BOTE CD

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski and former KINGDOM COME studio musician Marcus Deml have recorded guest appearances for the solo project of FEUERENGEL frontman Boris, dubbed DER BOTE. Also appearing on the recording are former STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael and current HELLOWEEN skinsman Stefan Sch...

News

GLENN DANZIG Talks About His 'Punky, Bluesy, Heavy, Dark' New Album

Glenn Danzig recently spoke to Femme Fatales magazine about DANZIG's new album, tentatively due in late May/early June through Glenn's label Evilive. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2002's "777: I Luciferi" will be released in Europe through Sweden's Regain Records. Asked how the recording process...

News

PRONG: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

PRONG have lined up the following tour dates during the coming weeks: Mar. 20 - Maplewood, MN @ First Avenue Mar. 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy (w/ STATIC-X) Mar. 30 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy (w/ STATIC-X) Apr. 29 - Sacramento, CA @ The Roadhouse Apr. 30 - Concord, CA ...