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Former CARCASS Frontman Talks About Solo Album, Possible Reunion

Lords of Metal e-zine recently conducted an interview with former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Lords of Metal: "Welcome To Carcass Cuntry" is your first solo album. How did you get the idea of releasing a solo album? And moreover, an album full of country and bl...

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BRUTAL TRUTH Schedule Reunion Show In Chicago

Influential extreme metallers BRUTAL TRUTH have scheduled a reunion show on September 3 at the Double Door in Chicago, IL as part of the second annual Electric City Rockfest. Also appearing on the bill are PIG DESTROYER. More information is available at www.doubledoor.com. With regards to how the re...

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Ex-DAMAGEPLAN Frontman PATRICK LACHMAN: I Miss DIMEBAG Every Day

Kevin Karr of Vallejo, California's The Times-Herald recently conducted an interview with former DAMAGEPLAN and current THE MERCY CLINIC frontman Patrick Lachman. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Times-Herald: Who do you look up to as far as music heroes or a hero in general? Patrick: "Peopl...

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MANNHAI Drummer Temporarily Replaced

MANNHAI, the Finnish group whose current lineup includes singer Pasi Koskinen (ex-AMORPHIS, AJATTARA),have posted the following message on their official web site: "On the next two MANNHAI shows the band will be joined by Björn Again Electric (a.k.a. Nalle Österman) from SONIC ROOTS sitting on the...

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GLENN HUGHES Revealed As 'Mystery Guest' On New THE LIZARDS CD

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has been revealed as the "mystery guest" on the the new THE LIZARDS CD, "Against All Odds", which was released today (June 13). Hughes lends his dynamic vocals on four tracks on "Against All Odds". In addition, he has recorded bass...

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ZOMBI's 'Surface To Air' To Receive Vinyl Release

Hypertension Records has joined forces with Relapse to handle the worldwide vinyl release of "Surface To Air", the sophomore effort by ZOMBI. Expected late June, the LP will come in a limited number of colored vinyl in a deluxe packaging, giving the music and artwork all the attention it needs. "Sur...

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DOMAIN: 'Stardawn' Guest Appearances Detailed

German melodic metal band DOMAIN will release their new album, "Stardawn", on October 20 via Limb Music Products. "While some of the songs are already beyond the mixing process, others received a special treatment by a special crowd," the band write in a press release. "Tarek Maghary (MAJESTY),Val...

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HANOI ROCKS: Swedish Tour Cancelled

According to a posting on HANOI ROCKS' official web site, the Finnish group's previously announced "Past, Present and Future Tour" of Sweden has been cancelled by the promoter. However, HANOI will still play at the Peace And Love Festival in Borlänge, Sweden on July 7. HANOI ROCKS recently completed...

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STONE SOUR Film 'Through Glass' Video

According to MTV.com, STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root — recently shot a video with director Tony Petrossian (HEAD AUTOMATICA, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) for the track "Through Glass", the first single off of the band's forthcoming album "Come What(ever) Ma...

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DIAMOND HEAD: Studio Photos With MEGADETH Posted Online

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD, one of the most influential British rock bands of the past 25 years, have posted the following message on their official web site. "We have had some great gigs recently, and those that haven't managed to see us will soon have the chance...

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STONE SOUR Making 'Huge Impact' With New Single 'Through Glass'

Weeks before the song officially goes for adds at radio, STONE SOUR is making a huge impact around the country with the first single, "Through Glass", from their upcoming second album. Band members, lead vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist James Root (who do double duty in multi-platinum, Grammy win...

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ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER: 'Swamp Devil' Video Posted Online

The video for ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER's lead single, "Swamp Devil", has been posted online at this location. The clip, which was filmed in late April outside of Atlanta, was directed by Dan Burke and features the band in their element. ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER are set to release their self-titled debut tomorro...

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H.I.M. To Pursue 'More Aggressive, A Bit Punkier, Faster' Direction On Next Album

After two-and-a-half weeks of touring and two summer festival shows, Finnish goth metallers will record demos for their upcoming album in September, H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo told the free Texas weekly publication What's Up for its May 31-June 6 issue. After that, they'll show the new songs to thei...

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'VH1 Rock Honors': Performances By JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, GODSMACK Available

More TV-broadcast-quality video clips have been posted online from the the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors", including performances by KISS, JUDAS PRIEST and GODSMACK. Check them out: * JUDAS PRIEST performing "Breaking the Law" and "You've Got Another Thing Coming" (video) * GODSMACK performing a med...

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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist To Open Internet Shop

HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy has announced plans to open up an Internet merchandise shop later this month. The shop, dubbed "The Real A&A McCoy Custom Shop", will provide major shopping adventures for McCoy-minded fans all over the globe. The catalog will consist of Andy's records signed by...