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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Essential' Two-CD Collection To Arrive In April
Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will release the two-CD set "The Essential Judas Priest" on April 4. JUDAS PRIEST rocketed out of the tough steel town of Birmingham, England, more than three decades ago, and the 34 songs collected here form nothing less than the very backbone — the pure essence —...January 30, 2006
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LUNARMILE Featuring SABBATH, PRIEST Offspring: Acoustic Performance On BBC Radio Scheduled
LUNARMILE (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3),the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will guest on the "Late Show with Jimmy Franks" on BBC's West Midlands radio station on Tuesd...January 29, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Selects Daughter's Band As Unsigned Act Of Week
LUNARMILE (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3),the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will have their track "I Know" played on the U.K. radio this Sunday (Jan. 29) on Tony Iommi's...January 28, 2006
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THE CULT To Undertake 20-Date U.S. Tour, Explore Possibility Of Making New Music
Reunited THE CULT have officially confirmed that they will undertake a 20-date tour in March 2006. Some had reported the demise of the dark British rock band who've been inactive since 2002. Apparently those rumors were greatly exaggerated. "The eco-world cannot exist without its predators," stated...January 27, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'This Reunion Has Become Bigger Than The Five Of Us'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update regarding the band's recently completed U.S. tour and upcoming European trek: "Wow. These were the best gigs we've played in the states in a long time. We had only played a handful of shows in the U.S. with the reunion 8-9 months ago. It ha...January 26, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST Offspring Join Forces In LUNARMILE
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com has issued the following report: The next generation of stars sired by metal heroes is not just restricted to Kelly Osbourne (daughter of Ozzy) and Lauren Harris (daughter of IRON MAIDEN's Steve Hariris) it seems. For a while now Rockdetector.com has been predi...January 26, 2006
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JASON BITTNER Confirms SLIPKNOT's JORDISON Was Approached To Fill In For ANTHRAX's BENANTE
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has confirmed that ANTHRAX initially approached SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison to fill in for Charlie Benante at the band's recent California shows before Bittner finally agreed to step in and do the dates himself (as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). Bittner joined A...January 26, 2006
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER Comments On ROADRUNNER Anniversary Concert
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his appearance at last month's Roadrunner Records 25th anniversary concert, during which he sang MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs", KING DIAMOND's "Abigail" and ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell". Said...January 25, 2006
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THE CULT: Las Vegas Date Announced
A Las Vegas date has been announced for THE CULT's upcoming U.S. tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Mar. 01 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore Mar. 03 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Mar. 04 - San Diego, CA @ House ...January 25, 2006
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ANTHRAX: European Tour Dates Announced
ANTHRAX have lined up the following European dates in April: Apr. 08 - Sheffield, UK - Corperation Apr. 09 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wolfrun Hall Apr. 10 - London, UK - Astoria Apr. 11 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Apr. 12 - Glasgow, UK - ABC Apr. 14 - Tilburg, NETH - 013 Apr. ...January 25, 2006
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THE CULT Guitarist Confirms Reunion Tour: Video Available
THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy has confirmed the group's plans to embark on a U.S. tour beginning on March 1 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California. In a video statement posted at the official web site of former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison, Duffy states that he "got a little emotio...January 24, 2006
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MOONSTONE PROJECT Featuring DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW Members: Debut Due In April
Majestic Rock Records has set an April 24 release date for the debut album from the MOONSTONE PROJECT, the brainchild of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Entitled "Time to Take a Stand", the CD is described as "genuine British-oriented '70s classic rock," not a million miles removed from the like...January 24, 2006
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Interview With Former KYUSS Drummer BRANT BJORK Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 35 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features interviews host Mark Strigl conducted with former KYUSS drummer Brant Bjork and FIREBALL MINISTRY guitarist Emily Burton. Hosts John Ostronomy and Strigl also discuss such topics as SYSTEM OF A DOWN, Ace Fr...January 23, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'Damage Case' Anthology Due Next Month
Sanctuary Records has set a February 6 release date for "Damage Case: The Lemmy Anthology", a unique career overview of the MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian Fraser Kilmister — otherwise known as Lemmy. The two-CD compilation pulls together a wild and oft-unlikely range of tracks from right across his recording...January 23, 2006
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Singer TONY MARTIN Discusses New Solo Album, BLACK SABBATH Years
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: I guess a question a lot of BLACK SABBATH fans are wanting to know is why you've been relatively quiet on the recording...January 22, 2006
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