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WITCHERY To Release New Album In February

Century Media Records has set a February 27, 2006 European release date for the fourth full-length album from Sweden's WITCHERY, entitled "Don't Fear the Reaper". WITCHERY's spell was cast upon our earthly existence when four members splintered off SATANIC SLAUGHTER in 1997: Jensen (later with THE H...

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U.D.O.: More European Tour Dates Announced

U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dikschneider, have announced more European dates in early 2006. The band's schedule is shaping up as follows: Jan. 06 - A - Dornbirn - Conrad Sohm Jan. 08 - A - Wien - Planet Music Jan. 09 - CH - Pratteln - Z7 Jan. 11 ...

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LORDI Mainman Talks About BRUCE KULICK's Guest Appearance On Band's New Album

KISS Kollector Online recently spoke to LORDI leader Mr. Lordi about former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick's guest appearance on the Finnish band's new album, "The Arockalypse", due on March 3, 2006 via Drakkar. "We were on our tour last spring around Europe," Lordi said. "On our day-off, ESP [featurin...

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MESSIAH'S KISS Finish Recording 'Dragonheart'

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT touring singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),have completed the recordings for their third album, "Dragonheart". All the instruments were tracked at Arena 20 studios in Hannover, Germany with producer Herman Fr...

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ACCEPT Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Tour With ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann recently spoke to www.metalzone.gr about his upcoming shows in Europe (and possibly America) as part of a G3-style tour with Uli Roth and Michael Schenker, his new solo project (classical music with metal guitars) and his memories of the recent ACCEPT reunion trek. A c...

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ACCEPT Guitarist Performing With SEBASTIAN BACH: Photos Available

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann joined former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach's solo band for a one-time-only appearance at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday, November 26. Also appearing on the bill were TWISTED SISTER (headliners),YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and GEORGE LYNCH....

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ACCEPT Guitarist Performs With SEBASTIAN BACH: Setlist Revealed

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann joined former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach's solo band for a one-time-only appearance at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday, November 26. Also appearing on the bill were TWISTED SISTER (headliners),YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and GEORGE LYNCH....

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Slovakia's VINDEX Sign With CHAVIS RECORDS

Slovakian power/progressive metal band VINDEX have inked a deal with Chavis Records. The group's full-length debut, "Power Forge", is tentatively scheduled for release in December/January. According to a press release, "VINDEX delivers their brand of pure power metal laced with progressive elements...

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ACCEPT Guitarist Says American Metal Scene Is 'Dead', Sees No Hope Of Revival

MetalEater.com recently conducted an interview with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalEater.com: Unfortunately, the U.S./Canadian Metal scene is not as good as the European scene — not even close. Wolf Hoffmann: "No, man. It's just dead." MetalEater.com: I thi...

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BEN JACKSON GROUP Schedule Florida Date

BEN JACKSON GROUP, the Florida-based hard rock band featuring former CRIMSON GLORY/PARISH guitarist Ben Jackson on guitar/vocals, will be performing live at Rockerfella's in Bradenton, Florida on Friday, December 10. Opening acts will be MILKA and DRAGON FLY RIPPLE. As previously reported, BEN JACKS...

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LORDI: Release Date Set For 'The Arockalypse'

Drakkar has set a March 3, 2006 release date for the new album from Finland's LORDI, entitled "The Arockalypse". The CD will feature guest appearances by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider (on "They Only Come Out at the Night") and ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (on "Snowing in Hell"). "Udo ha...

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Report: Investigating The 'Death Metal' Murders

Sam Bagnall, producer of the "Death Metal Murders" special which is scheduled to air tonight on BBC Two, has issued the following report via the BBC News web site: One man's relentless search for his missing son led him to uncover one of the most shocking crimes in post-war Italy — a tale ...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Promises 'A Surprise Or Two' In New 'Gilmore Girls' Episode

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "Don't miss this week's 'The Gilmore Girls' episode entitled 'He's Slippin' 'Em Bread..... Dig?' This is without a doubt my favorite episode of the show yet featuring HEP ALIEN [Bach's fictional band on the show] ... All I can...

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MESSIAH'S KISS Putting Finishing Touches On 'Dragonheart'

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT touring singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),have completed al the instrumental recordings for their third album, "Dragonheart", at Arena 20 studios in Hannover, Germany with producer Herman Frank (VICTORY, ACC...

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WOLF HOFFMANN, ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER To Team Up For G3-Style Tour?

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann is in talks with Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN) and Michael Schenker (MSG, ex-SCORPIONS, UFO) about joining forces for "an all-German G3"-type of tour, Hoffmann revealed during a recent interview with MetalEater.com. "I would just play instrumental songs and...