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LIFE OF AGONY Drummer Launches MY MORTALITY
LIFE OF AGONY/ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Sal Abruscato has announced the formation of a new project called MY MORTALITY. The band entered Meteor Sound studios late last month with co-producer and engineer Matt Brown to begin recording its debut album for a late 2008 release. MY MORTALITY lineup: Sal...March 21, 2008
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New FILTER Single Has Good Fortune At Radio
The first new FILTER single in six years, called "Soldiers of Misfortune", made a huge impact at rock radio this week, with nearly 40 stations adding the song to their playlists. That should please frontman Richard Patrick, who told The Pulse of Radio the song was based on his feelings about the Ira...March 20, 2008
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ZAKK WYLDE, OZZY OSBOURNE, BUMBLEFOOT To Guest On This Week's 'Talking Metal'
Fuse TV's "Talking Metal on Fuse" airs its season finale this Friday, March 21 at midnight. Guests will include Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne, Bumblefoot (GUNS N' ROSES) and Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER). Follow ultimate metal geeks Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy as they're held hostage by Zakk Wylde to...March 18, 2008
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DREAM THEATER, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL Members Take Part In 'Fuse Jam'; Video Available
The March 14 episode of Fuse TV's "Talking Metal on Fuse" included a "Fuse Jam" featuring Mike Portnoy of DREAM THEATER on drums, Frank Bello of ANTHRAX on bass and Bobby Blitz of OVERKILL on vocals. This one-time lineup (jokingly named "TURTLEHEAD") was joined by hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronom...March 17, 2008
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HUMAN FORTRESS: New Full-Length Track Available For Streaming
A full-length track entitled "Contrast" from German power metallers HUMAN FORTRESS is available for streaming on the Massacre Records MySpace page. The song comes off the band's third album, "Eternal Empire", which will be released on April 25 via Massacre. The first pressing will be available as a...March 17, 2008
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GORGOROTH Guitarist INFERNUS: 'I Personally Am Against Racism In Both Thought And Practice'
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name has issued the following statement: "Recently there have been certain vile rumours and speculations circulating about me, which I now once and for all want to bring clarit...March 15, 2008
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FILTER Joined By Ex-Bassist, Now Soldier, At Kuwait Show
The Pulse of Radio reports that FILTER was joined by a surprise guest, ex-bassist Frank Cavanagh, during the band's performance on Monday (March 10) as part of Operation MySpace, a concert held in Kuwait for U.S. troops serving in the Middle East. Cavanagh, who played "Hey Man, Nice Shot" with the b...March 12, 2008
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BILL WARD, TED NUGENT To Weigh In On 'California Jam' On WPMD.org's 'Rock 50'
California Jam II was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway on March 18, 1978. Musical acts featured at the festival included TED NUGENT, AEROSMITH, SANTANA, DAVE MASON, FOREIGNER, HEART, BOB WELCH (with special guests Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood),FRANK MARINO & MAHOGANY RUSH and RUBICON. Cali...March 11, 2008
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DON DOKKEN, MIKE PATTON To Appear On This Week's 'Talking Metal On Fuse'
This week's episode of "Talking Metal on Fuse", which airs on Friday, March 14 at 12 midnight on Fuse, will feature the following: * Don Dokken gives the hosts — Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy — a tour of his recording studio and an exclusive sneak peak listen to a track from the new DOKKEN ...March 11, 2008
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GORGOROTH Guitarist Says He Will Commence 'Legal Proceedings' Against Estranged Bandmates
The official web site of GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus — who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name — has been updated with the following message: "Infernus' former colleagues did not accept the offer that was made on March 4, 2008. His attorne...March 11, 2008
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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Issues MUSIKMESSE, NAMM Update
Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "Well, I am getting ready to jet on over to Germany for the annual Musikmesse Frankfurt in a few days. I'll be performing on three successive days, March 13-15, at the Paiste booth (A.25 in Hall 3.0) so...March 10, 2008
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LOVE SAID NO: 'Broken' Video Posted Online
LOVE SAID NO — the new band featuring Erik Rogers (vocals; STEREOMUD),Bobby Burns (bass; SOULFLY, PRIMER 55),Frank "Bud" Fontsere (drums; STUCK MOJO) and Billy Grey (guitar; SOUNDEVICE, FOZZY) — has released its video for the song "Broken". The clip, which was shot on February 26, 2008 at the Masq...March 5, 2008
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EXODUS Vs. Security: More Footage Of Mokena Incident Posted Online
More video footage has surfaced of the incident that took place during EXODUS' February 16, 2008 headlining concert at The Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois when a fan was allegedly thrown out of the venue "for no good reason," leading to a verbal exchange between the group's lead singer, Rob Dukes, an...March 5, 2008
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PARADISE LOST, SAMAEL, EPICA Confirmed For Germany's M'ERA LUNA Festival
PARADISE LOST, SAMAEL and EPICA have been confirmed for the M'era Luna festival, set to take place August 9-10 in Hildesheim, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AGONIZE APOCALYPTICA APOPTYGMA ASP BERZERK BLITZKID CINEMA STRANGE COMBICHRIST DAF EISBRECHER ELEGANT MACHINERY EL...March 5, 2008
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DEADWALK Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
Montreal-based metal/hardcore hybrid DEADWALK has signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of its upcoming debut full-length. The band is currently writing and pre-producing tracks for the CD, which is being recorded at B-Side Studios with producer Frank Losier (BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART)...March 5, 2008
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