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ANVIL's Longtime Bassist GLENN FIVE Quits
According to The Hollywood Reporter, bassist Glenn Gyorffy (a.k.a. Glenn Five or G5),has left Canadian metal legends ANVIL, citing creative differences. Glenn Five joined ANVIL in 1996 and has appeared on seven of the band's albums, including "This Is Thirteen" and the group's latest release, "Jugg...January 16, 2012
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ANVIL's 'Juggernaut' Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll
ANVIL's "Juggernaut Of Justice" took the number one spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" Top 25 year-end album countdown show, which aired live on January 6. ANTHRAX's "Worship Music" finished a close second. "It feels like my hometown team just won the Super Bowl!" says "Metal On Metal" host Bill Peters...January 9, 2012
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SAXON: Helsinki Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of SAXON's December 4, 2011 performance at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland with ANVIL can be seen below. SAXON's setlist was as follows: 01. Hammer Of The Gods 02. Heavy Metal Thunder 03. When Doomsday Comes (Hybrid Theory) 04. Never Surrender 05. Chasing The Bullet 06. Motorc...January 6, 2012
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TINNER: Trailer For Forthcoming Documentary Posted Online
A four-minute trailer for the forthcoming documentary about the Finnish/Swedish crust/grind band TINNER can be seen below. Filmmaker Johan Karrento of Inbreed Film has been following the band since April 2011 on a journey with many "highs" and "very, very deep lows." Due in the spring, "Döda Din Che...January 4, 2012
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Reunite With ROBIN MCAULEY For 'Temple Of Rock' Tour
Singer Robin McAuley will reunite with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) for their first full together in almost 20 years. The full band lineup for the trek will be as follows: * Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) - Guitar * Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR) - Lead Vocals * Elliot Rubinson...December 19, 2011
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ANVIL: Video Footage Of Helsinki Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of ANVIL's December 4, 2011 performance at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland as the support act for SAXON can be seen below. ANVIL's setlist was as follows: 01. March Of The Crabs 02. 666 03. Juggernaut Of Justice 04. Winged Assassins 05. Mothra 06. Thumb Hang 07. Swing Thing 08....December 6, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Ronnie James Dio Stage ALICE COOPER ANVIL BEHE...November 25, 2011
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SANCTUARY, GRAND MAGUS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
SANCTUARY, GRAND MAGUS and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Ronnie James Dio Stage ALICE COOPE...November 22, 2011
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ALICE COOPER Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
Hot on the heels of his "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" tour, notorious shock rocker Alice Cooper has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. Unless you've had your head buried in the...November 9, 2011
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BREAKER Reunites With Original Vocalist For Cleveland Show
Cleveland metal legends BREAKER reunited with original vocalist Jim Hamar when they supported ANVIL on November 5 at the West Side Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. Hamar performed a surprise and unannounced full set with the band for the first time in 10 years. "There was no official announcement...November 7, 2011
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DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, C.O.C., ANAAL NATHRAKH Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
DIMMU BORGIR, HATEBREED, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and ANAAL NATHRAKH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton Hall in Walton On Trent, Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Ronnie James Dio...October 31, 2011
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Classic ANVIL Albums To Be Reissued In Europe
Three classic albums from Canadian metal legends ANVIL "Strength Of Steel" (1987),"Pound For Pound" (1988) and "Worth The Weight" (1991) will be made available in Europe through SPV/Steamhammer as high-class digipak re-releases with new booklets, including liner notes from Steve "Lips" Kudlow (guit...October 28, 2011
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JASON NEWSTED's PAPA WHEELIE Schedules More Dates
PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, has scheduled the following dates: * Oct. 22 - Time Out Sports Bar - Concord, CA (w...October 14, 2011
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ANVIL CHORUS To Be Rejoined By Guitarist DOUG PIERCY For San Francisco Concert
Influential '80s progressive NWOSFHM (New Wave of San Francisco Heavy Metal) band ANVIL CHORUS will reunite with original member/guitarist Doug Piercy for an October 26 performance supporting Yngwie Malmsteen at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. This show will be somewhat historical/nostalgi...October 9, 2011
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WARBRINGER: 'Worlds Torn Asunder' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Worlds Torn Asunder", the third album from Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER, sold around 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 11 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling al...October 5, 2011
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