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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Featured On Charity Single
According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover is one of the featured stars on a new download-only charity single. Roger plays bass on "Lucy's Song", written and produced by David Domminney of Rogue Studios in London. The eclectic list of gu...May 29, 2008
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LAAZ ROCKIT Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers LAAZ ROCKIT have inked a deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The group's new album, "Left for Dead", will be released on July 25. Two songs from the CD "Brain Wash" and "Liar" are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. "Left for Dead" was r...May 28, 2008
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LAAZ ROCKIT: Two Brand New Songs Posted Online
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers LAAZ ROCKIT have posted two new tracks on their MySpace page. "Brain Wash" and "Liar" come off the band's recently completed new album, which was reportedly produced by Scott Sargeant and Juan Urteaga. LAAZ ROCKIT is currently seeking a suitable label to...May 28, 2008
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HATEBREED Frontman Discusses Upcoming Covers Album, DVD Release
The Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED/KINGDOM OF SORROW vocalist Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Miami New Times: So your solo shows are just so you can play whatever you want? Jasta: The solo shows are, I play songs from all three bands, and then I ...May 27, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BLEEDING THROUGH: Tour Dates Announced
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will kick off their 2008 headlining tour on Tuesday, July 14 at the Rave in Milwaukee, WI. The dates are in support of the band's latest album "Scream Aim Fire", which debuted at No. 4 in the U.S. and simultaneously in the Top 5 in the UK, Australia, Germany ....May 27, 2008
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CANCER BATS To Release 'Hail Destroyer' Next Month
Toronto's CANCER BATS will release its much-anticipated sophomore full-length album, "Hail Destroyer", on June 24 via Black Market Activities. According to a press release, "Hail Destroyer" sees CANCER BATS "mature sonically and evolving as they incorporate the past, present of hardcore while they p...May 26, 2008
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EARL ROOT Passes Away
On Friday, May 23, metal guitarist, independent label and record store owner and metal radio DJ Earl Root passed away due to complications from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer he has been battling for over 10 years. Earl was best known as guitarist for AESMA DAEVA, GOD-AWFUL, DISTURBED (not the Chica...May 24, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Frontman RONNY MUNROE To Co-Write CLIVEAID Anthem
METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe has issued the following update: "I wanted to take some time to tell you about a charity that I am involved with and that charity is Cliveaid. Cliveaid was formed in 2004 initially to help original drummer of IRON MAIDEN, Clive Burr, who suffers from multiple scler...May 23, 2008
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INTO ETERNITY Mainman Issues Post-Japanese Tour Update
Founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth of Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update: "The band is back home now in Canada (Steve [Bolognese, drums] lives in Boston) after another couple of successful tours. The SYMPHONY X /EPICA / INTO ETERNITY U....May 22, 2008
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PEARL JAM, FOO FIGHTERS To Honor THE WHO During 'VH1 Rock Honors'
VH1 has just confirmed that critically acclaimed, multi-platinum rock bands PEARL JAM and FOO FIGHTERS along with the Grammy Award-winning rock band THE FLAMING LIPS will perform at the network's third annual "VH1 Rock Honors" celebration honoring legendary rock band THE WHO. This year's event will...May 21, 2008
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TURBONEGRO Guitarist Says He Was Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Disease
TURBONEGRO guitarist Knut "Euroboy" Schreiner, whose "serious illness" caused the cancellation of the Norwegian group's recent dates in Europe and the U.S., has issued the following update: "I'm now two months into treatment and doing OK, so I thought the time was right to give you guys an update on...May 21, 2008
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SHARON OSBOURNE Teaches 'Rock of Love' Girls A Thing Or Two About Being Rock's Leading Lady
Rock and roll royalty Sharon Osbourne is taking on a new role as headmistress of VH1's "Rock of Love Girls: Charm School" premiering on VH1 in the fall 2008. Osbourne has been given the task of teaching some of the most notorious contestants from "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" the art of becoming...May 20, 2008
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VOIVOD Singer's PARANOLAND Project Schedules First Live Dates
PARANOLAND, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band featuring vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend, bassist Botcher (AGGRESSION),alongside guitarist Frank Legendre (GROOVY AARDVARK),drummer Matt and guitarist/programmer Fire Lewis, has scheduled the following dates: May 31...May 20, 2008
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BLOODBATH: 'The Wacken Carnage' Mini-Site Launched
Swedish death metal "supergroup" BLOODBATH will release a live CD/DVD digipack entitled "The Wacken Carnage" on June 2 in Europe and June 24 in the U.S. via Peaceville. The package contains footage of the band's appearance at the 2005 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival. Commented the group: "Al...May 19, 2008
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DREAM THEATER: Autographed Biography Being Auctioned For Charity
As part of the second wave of the DREAM THEATER Charity Auction Series to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times, a copy of the band's biography "Lifting Shadows" signed by the members of the group and author Rich Wilson is now up for grabs. More information is available on the eBay auction ...May 19, 2008
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