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GALLOWS To Release 'Orchestra Of Wolves' In North America

England's vicious hardcore act GALLOWS will release its debut album, "Orchestra of Wolves", in North America on July 10 through Epitaph Records. Originally released in the U.K. in 2006, the record will feature three brutal new tracks, including a cover of BLACK FLAG's classic "Nervous Breakdown". Cr...

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STEVE VAI: 'Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2' Double-Live CD Due In June

Epic Records has announced a June 26 release for "Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2", a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare material culled from five European performances, a studio...

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OBITUARY: Studio Update

Florida death metal legends OBITUARY recently entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively due on September 11 via the group's new label, Candlelight Records. "Things are moving along nicely in the studio and we are really happy with the way the new songs are sounding," the ban...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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TESLA: Complete 'Real To Reel' Details Revealed

TESLA has always been revered as a bluesy, no-frills, '70s-style hard rock band, concentrating on solid musicianship more than the trends of modern music. Now, after selling over 16 million albums worldwide since bursting onto the scene in 1986, they're paying homage to their hard rock heroes on the...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES, COAL CHAMBER Engineer Teams Up With FEAR FACTORY Drummer

3volution Productions — which is co-owned by FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera — has announced the addition of renowned producer and engineer Jeremy Blair as Chief Engineer and Producer to its Temple Studios in Los Angeles. Blair will co-produce and be in charge of all premium music engineering f...

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SODOM: 'Code Red' Released On Blood Red Vinyl

SODOM's classic album "Code Red" has been released on blood red vinyl by Night of the Vinyl Dead. "Code Red" was previously issued by Drakkar in 1999 on CD only. Track listing: Side A: 01. Code Red 02. What Hell Can Create 03. Tombstone 04. Warlike Conspiracy 05. Spiritual Demise 06. Liquidation Sid...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Kick Off 2007 World Tour In Mexico

GUNS N' ROSES havee announced that their 2007 World Tour will begin on June 2 in Monterrey Mexico. The tour had been delayed due to an injury to bassist Tommy Stinson's left wrist. Fortunately, the sprain is healing nicely and soon the band will be ready to rock like only they can. June will see ...

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OBITUARY Frontman Comments On New Record Deal

OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the band's web site: "First I need to say how happy we are to be signed with a new record company. We signed with Candlelight Records. We did a lot of work over the last several months and Candlelight just felt right for OBITUARY. It ....

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OBITUARY Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Candlelight Records has set a September 11 U.S. release date for the forthcoming album from death metal legends OBITUARY. Recording of the currently untitled album is already underway with the CD's completion expected for June 1. Regarding the new cooperation, bassist Frank Watkins says, "We are ver...

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OBITUARY: Video Of 1990 Concert Explosion In Milwaukee Posted Online

While performing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 7, 1990 as part of a North American tour also featuring SEPULTURA and SADUS, legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY used unauthorized pyrotechnics on stage during their classic song "'Til Death". The flash pot device used to contain the pyrote...

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MASS: New Album Due In June

Escape Music has set a June 25 release date for the much-anticipated new album from MASS. "Crack of Dawn" was produced and mixed by Martin Kronlund at JM Recording Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The track listing is as follows: 01. It's You 02. Crack Of Dawn 03. Someday 04. Empty Soul 05. Hello 06. M...

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SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON To Tour With KORN

SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has confirmed rumors that he will sit behind the kit for KORN this summer. "I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to perform with bands that have influenced me as a musician over the years," Joey said. "When I first heard KORN they blew me away and I have been a ...

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SCAR SYMMETRY Guitarist Featured On New KAIPA Album

SCAR SYMMETRY guitarist Per Nilsson is featured on the new album from KAIPA, "Angling Feelings", due in May on InsideOut Music. KAIPA mastermind/keyboard player Hans Lundin and Per are old friends, having previously collaborated on the album "Hagen: Corridors of Time" in the late '90s. Hans composed...

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SCHISM: New Song Posted Online

Italian metallers SCHISM have completed work on their debut album, "Designation Cluster", for a September release via Rising Works. According to a press release, the CD will "include 11 tracks floating through odd-time signatures, psychedelia, metal and melancholy, as though we were listening to TOO...