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GEORGE LYNCH To Perform At DALLAS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) is among the musicians who are slated to perform at the 30th annual Dallas International Guitar Festival, which will be held April 20-22, 2007 at Dallas Market Hall (2200 Stemmons Freeway, www.guitarshow.com). This truly global event blends musici...March 7, 2007
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Guitarist Says Touring Bassist Fits Band's Mentality Perfectly
The touring bass player for TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY's U.S. tour will be METAL CHURCH bassist Steve Unger. The band's regular bassist, David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),will not be able to participate due to family commitments. "Steve is a great friend of Stet's [Howland, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY/ex-W.A.S.P. drum...March 5, 2007
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NEIL TURBIN: 'Anyone That Jumps Up Onstage With Me Is Takin' Their Life Into Their Own Hands'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former ANTHRAX/current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you initially become involved with ANTHRAX? Did you have a hand in forming the group or did you join after the fact? Neil: "I d...March 4, 2007
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SPREAD EAGLE Frontman Schedules Solo Dates
SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West will embark on a short solo tour beginning March 8 in New York City. Ray will perform some long-awaited solo recordings along with some memorable SPREAD EAGLE favorites. The dates are as follows: Mar. 08 - Don Hills – New York, NY Mar. 09 - Dingbatz - Clifton, NJ Mar....March 4, 2007
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GREAT WHITE Begins Recording New Album
According to a posting on GREAT WHITE's official web site, Jack Russell (vocals),Mark Kendall (guitar),Michael Lardie (keyboards, guitar),Sean McNabb (bass) and Audie Desbrow (drums) will be celebrating GREAT WHITE's 25th anniversary with a new record. They are in the studio recording right now,...March 3, 2007
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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...March 2, 2007
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ARCTICFLAME: New Album Artwork Revealed
New Jersey power metallers ARCTICFLAME have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming CD at this location. According to a posting on the band's web site, "This painting, called 'Ambush at the Church of the ArcticFlame', was conceived by drummer Mike Paradine and commisioned to artist Juanjo Castel...March 2, 2007
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QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, GREAT WHITE Members To Take Part In 'Metal Mania Stripped' Acoustic Show
Full Metal Jackie, the host of Indie 103.1's specialty metal show "Chaos", has announced that the upcoming acoustic show featuring QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, GREAT WHITE, DOKKEN and original WARRANT lead singer Jani Lane to promote the forthcoming "VH1 Metal Mania Stripped Volume 3" CD will take place at t...March 1, 2007
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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'I Just Won A GRAMMY — I Don't Got To Do Sh*t'
antiMusic/Thrashpit's Billy Gamble caught up with SLAYER as they roared through Rhode Island earlier this month, fresh off their Grammy win. He spoke with guitarist Kerry King about their outing with UNEARTH, the current state of metal, the Grammys, Dave Lombardo and why SLAYER never followed metal...March 1, 2007
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DON DOKKEN, WENDY DIO To Speak At MUSIC DVD CONFERENCE In Los Angeles
Don Dokken and Wendy Dio (manager/wife of DIO/BLACK SABBATH singer Ronnie James Dio) are among the scheduled speakers at the "Heavy Metal Thunder" event as part of the third annual Music DVD Conference on Tuesday, March 6 at the Salon Royal Room (First Floor) in the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel in West Hol...February 28, 2007
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CLOVEN HOOF, BLITZGRIEG, JAGUAR Confirmed For Greece's NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL FESTIVAL
Four legendary NWOBHM bands — CLOVEN HOOF, BLITZGRIEG, JAGUAR and ELIXIR — are confirmed for the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Festival I, set to take place October 13 at AN Club in Athens, Greece. Tickets will cost 25 euros. Doors open at 18.15, show starts at 19.00. As previously reported, Escap...February 26, 2007
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CKY Frontman To BLABBERMOUTH.NET Bashers: 'I'm Sorry... I Don't Like SLAYER'
CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has issued a response to the BLABBERMOUTH.NET "morons" who have accused him of bashing SLAYER as a "publicity stunt" or out of "jealousy." In the "Ask CKY" section of CKY's official web site, Miller called SLAYER a "bullshit" band who "always followed trends" and...February 26, 2007
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ARCTICFLAME Hard At Work On New CD
New Jersey power metallers ARCTICFLAME recently entered the studio to record the follow-up to their debut CD, "Primeval Aggressor" (Battle Cry Records). The sessions are being held at Dead City studios, helmed by Mike Sabatini of ATTACKER (Sentinel Steel Records). Commented the band: "Artwork for th...February 25, 2007
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INTO ETERNITY Shoots New Video, Prepares For The METAL FOR THE MASSES Tour
INTO ETERNITY are currently gearing up for the inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The month-long trek kicks off on March 19 and marks the group’s second U.S. run with n...February 24, 2007
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STRATOVARIUS To Begin Recording New Album This Weekend
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "In two days we are entering Sonic Pump Studios [in Helsinki] to record our 12th album. Jörg [Michael, drums] is flying in tomorrow [Saturday, Feb. 24]. We are keeping you updated with blogs and podcasts and we try to set up th...February 23, 2007
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