Search results for 'gary holt'
News
It's Official: HEATHEN Guitarist LEE ALTUS Joins EXODUS
As widely expected, veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially announced the addition of guitarist Lee Altus (HEATHEN, ex-DIE KRUPPS) to the group's ranks. "Lee has been a great friend of mine for many years and is also one of the greatest guitarist I've had the pleasure of...August 9, 2005
News
EYES OF FIRE To Support APOCALYPTICA On North American Tour
Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will be supporting Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA on their upcoming North American tour. Confirmed tour dates are as follows: Sep. 12 - Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club Sep. 13 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza Sep. 14 - Philadelphia, PA - TLA Sep. 15 - Boston, M...August 6, 2005
News
EXODUS Confirm Guitarist RICK HUNOLT's Departure
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on June 13, long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Rick Hunolt. Guitarist Gary Holt's statement on the matter — as posted on the group's official forum — reads as follows: "First, let me a...August 4, 2005
News
ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October
Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...August 3, 2005
News
KORN Frontman: The Band Is Sounding 'Better Than Ever'
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has posted the following message on his ButtSexCrips.com web site: "Well, today was the last day of rehearsal. We leave in four days to start the Euro tour. We sound better than ever and we are very excited to get out and play again. We have got 18 songs mixed and ...August 2, 2005
News
EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning in early October. Additional support will come from WATCH THEM DIE (previously announced support act LOSA is no longer participating in this tour). Confirmed...July 27, 2005
News
KORN Frontman: New Touring Guitarist Will Not Appear On Stage
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has confirmed that the band have hired former OTEP guitarist Rob Patterson to play guitar for the band on their upcoming European tour. In a posting on his ButtSexCrips.com web site, Davis writes, "We hired Rob Patterson to play guitar for the European dates but he will...July 23, 2005
News
Report: KORN To Sign With EMI/VIRGIN
KORN are close to inking a new record deal with EMI/Virgin, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS. The proposed deal is said to be for two albums and a one-third interest in the band's publishing, merchandising and ticket sales as part of a new contr...July 20, 2005
News
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Laying Down Tracks For Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist's Solo EP
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen is currently laying down tracks for former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist's solo EP at Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver. "Russ and I have been jamming his songs consistently over the last few weeks and it's sounding really tight and good to go,"...July 19, 2005
News
LALU To Release 'Temporal' In Early 2006
LALU, the new heavy/progressive project featuring French composer Vivien Lalu alongside drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR),will release their new album, "Temporal", in early 2006 through the Finnish label Lion Music. Two tracks on the C...July 16, 2005
News
BOB DAISLEY: Busy Months Ahead
According to a posting on legendary bassist Bob Daisley's (OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, RAINBOW) official web site, "Bob looks set for a very busy 3-4 months with commitments being locked in for a new GARY MOORE album, touring dates with the HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN in Europe, LIVING LOUD recor...July 14, 2005
News
OMNIUM GATHERUM Begin Work On New Material
Guitarist Markus Vanhala of the Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM has issued the following update: "Harri Pikka and I have updated our guitar arsenal with a Gibson Flying-V and a Gibson Les Paul! "OMNIUM GATHERUM have started composing the new stuff for the next album which is planned to be re...July 13, 2005
News
LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
News
EXODUS To Release 'Shovel Headed Kill Machine' In October
According to MTV.com, thrash-metal veterans EXODUS have titled their upcoming album "Shovel Headed Kill Machine". Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY),the follow-up to 2004's "Tempo of the Damned" is scheduled for an October 5 release...July 8, 2005
News
EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS To Team Up For North American Tour
Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning on October 1. LOSA will provide additional support between October 1 and October 18; WATCH THEM DIE will fill the opening slot between October 19 and November...July 7, 2005
Prev 