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MEGADETH: Drummer NICK MENZA To Rejoin The Fold?
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed in an online posting at Megadeth.com that he has sent a copy of the new MEGADETH album, titled "The System Has Failed", to former drummer Nick Menza. Mustaine will meet with Menza in Los Angeles or Arizona to see if Nick "has got what it takes to play [the...June 19, 2004
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HATESPHERE Record Soccer Team Tribute
Danish thrashers HATESPHERE recently entered the studio to record a tribute song for their local soccer team, AGF. "The local fan club is making this tribute CD with all kinds of bands and we are happy to be on it," the band write in a statement. "Our song is called 'Hvornår Er Det Søndag Igen?!', ....June 17, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: New Live CD/DVD Set Due In October
DREAM THEATER's three-CD/two-DVD document of the band's April 26 show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall is scheduled for an October release, drummer Mike Portnoy has told Billboard.com. In the meantime, two previously released video collections will be packaged as a double-DVD and arrive in stores July 13 via...June 11, 2004
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ARCH ENEMY: Japanese Support Acts Announced
Japanese metalcore band EDGE OF SPIRIT and all-female Japanese hardcore act YELLOW MACHINEGUN will be supporting ARCH ENEMY on their upcoming Japanese tour, which is scheduled to kick off June 13. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 13 - Shibuya-O East - Tokyo, JPN Jun. 16 - Diamond Hall - Nagoya,...June 5, 2004
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CARNAL FORGE: New Song Posted Online
A brand-new CARNAL FORGE track, entitled "Decades of Despair", has been posted online in Real Media format at this location. "Decades of Despair" comes off the group's new studio album, "Aren't You Dead Yet", due on June 21 through Century Media in Europe and August in the U.S. 12 songs were recorde...June 4, 2004
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TOMMY LEE Bassist To Tour With IMPELLITTERI
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has been asked to play bass for the band IMPELLITTERI for their one-week tour of Japan next month. "The band is quite popular in Japan, and just recently released a new CD ['Pedal to the Metal'] over there," says Marty. "We are in rehearsals right now. T...June 4, 2004
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: REX BROWN Got The Biggest Free Ride Of Anyone
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently gave a lengthy interview to KNAC.com about the break-up of his previous group and the formation of DAMAGAPLAN. What follows are some of the highlights of that discussion: KNAC.COM: There was an incident that wasn't very widely reported that concerned you and D...June 3, 2004
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GODSMACK Attend INDY 500 Celebrity Parade
GODSMACK were among the stars on hand for the Indianapolis 500 Celebrity Parade on Sunday (May 30) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out pictures from Wire Image. GODSMACK are currently taking a break from live performances before resuming their tour with METALLICA on Au...June 3, 2004
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DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL To Team Up For Japanese Tour
DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT and OVERKILL will be teaming up for the "Thrash Domination 04" Japanese tour in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 24 - Osaka, JPN @ Namba Hatch (web site) Sep. 25 - Tokyo, JPN @ Club Citta (web site) Sep. 26 - Tokyo, JPN @ Club Citta ...June 2, 2004
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TOMMY THAYER Says He's Enjoying Playing Never-Before-Performed KISS Songs
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello! I want to start out by thanking everyone for the amazing number of e-mails and letters I've been getting as of late from all of you. Your words show that the caring devotion to the 'Hottest Band in the Land' runs ....June 1, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: DVD Reissue Delayed
The release date of DREAM THEATER's upcoming DVD reissue of their first two home videos, "Dream Theater - Images And Words: Live In Tokyo" (1993) and "Dream Theater: 5 Years in a Livetime" (1998) has been pushed back to July 13 from the originally announced June 29 date due to "manufacturing delays,...May 29, 2004
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The OSBOURNES, THE DARKNESS Attend MTV VMA Japan: Photos Available
The Osbourne family (Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly and Jack) and THE DARKNESS were on hand for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards Japan on Sunday (May 23) at Tokyo Bay NK Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Check out pictures from Wire Image (arrivals, show, pressroom),Sky News, andMay 28, 2004
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ANTHRAX: 'Chicago Is The Heavy Metal Capital Of The United States!'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian (guitar) has told Daily Southtown that he and the rest of his band firmly believe "Chicago is the heavy metal capital of the United States!" "We've proved it by recording and praising Chicago on our DVD and our record," Ian said. "And we're coming back for like the fifth...May 28, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: The 'Asshole' Concept Doesn't Work In Japan
KISS hit Japan Thursday (May 27) for the first of six dates, including a three-night stand at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Besides playing live, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is also promoting his new solo album "Asshole", which comes out in the U.S. on June 8. Simmons is hosting "Asshole" parties whi...May 28, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Honored With 'Legend' Award At MTV VMA JAPAN
Ozzy Osbourne was honored with the "Legend Award" at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2004 on Sunday (May 23),according to The Daily Yomiuri. Introduced as "the Prince of Darkness" by playful British retro rockers THE DARKNESS, Ozzy Osbourne turned up on stage at Tokyo Bay NK Hall with wife Sharon,...May 26, 2004
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