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Former KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Hard At Work On New Album

It was announced today that William Morris Endeavor Entertainment has inked an international representation agreement with ex-KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. The initial term of the agreement is for three years. Ember Rigsby Tanksley of WMEE will be principally responsible for spearheading repres...

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HYPOCRISY Forced To Cancel North American Tour

HYPOCRISY, the Swedish extreme metal band led by guitarist/vocalist Peter Tägtgren (also of PAIN),has issued the following statement in regards to its previously announced tour with ENSIFERUM and its current troubles with U.S. immigration: "We regretfully have to officially announce the cancelation...

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JOE PERRY: Japanese Edition Of 'Have Guitar, Will Travel' To Include Bonus Tracks

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", will be released in Japan on December 23. The Japanese edition of the album will include two bonus tracks — "Dream On" (AEROSMITH) and "Revolution" (THE BEATLES). Video footage of Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says He Has 'No Relationship' With EDDIE VAN HALEN

Paul Cashmere of Australia's Undercover.com.au recently conducted an interview with bassist Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Undercover.com.au: What is your relationship with Eddie Van Halen these days? Anthony: There is no relationship. T...

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DEVILDRIVER Films Footage For 'Another Night In London' Video

Vocalist Dez Fafara of San Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER has issued the following update: "First off, the U.K. was our first step on this tour and it did not disappoint one bit! Two shows in London was how we started off! The crowds were insane and I'm very appreciative for the turnout and energ...

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VARG: 'Blutaar' Artwork Unveiled

German Viking horde VARG has revealed the cover artwork (see below) for its highly anticipated sophomore album, "Blutaar", which will be released on January 22, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented frontman Freki: "Now we have finished the recordings of 'Blutaar', which is ready to spread its b...

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AMON AMARTH: 'Versus The World' Reissue With Box Available

"Versus The World" is the fourth album in the reissue cycle from Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH. All four reissues contain a remastered version of the full album plus a bonus CD with the whole album played live (recorded December 2008 in Bochum, Germany). "Versus The World" reissue track listi...

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NEGURA BUNGET's 'Maiastru Sfetnic' Reinterpretation Due In February

"Maiestrit", a magical and passionate reinterpretation of NEGURA BUNGET's classic album "Maiastru Sfetnic" (2000),is scheduled for release by Lupus Lounge at the end of February 2010. This record contains the last studio recordings of the classic NEGURA BUNGET lineup (Hupogrammos, Sol Faur, Negru)....

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HARTMANN To Release '3' Album This Week

After touring worlwide with AVANTASIA in 2008, former AT VANCE singer Oliver Hartmann is now finally ready to release the long-awaited new HARTMANN album. Entitled "3", the CD will be issued in Europe on November 13 via Sonic 11 Records in co-operation with SAOL and the CMM marketing company. "3" wa...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Schedules MUSICIANS INSTITUTE Guitar Clinic

Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will take part in a special metal guitar clinic on Thursday, November 19 at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. During this Concert Hall event, the speed metal pioneer will share his approach to riff writing, album production,...

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AUGURY Drummer Quits

Drummer Antoine Baril has announced his departure from the Montreal progressive death metal act AUGURY. He says, "Some personal and professional reasons made multiple touring impossible for me at the moment." He adds, "I wish all the best for AUGURY because those wonderful guys are making incredibly...

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GODHATE Signs With METAL AGE PRODUCTIONS

Swedish death metallers GODHATE have inked a three-album deal with Metal Age Productions. The band's new CD, "Equal In The Eyes Of Death", will be released before the end of the year. Commented the band: "From the very beginning we had a very good feeling about Metal Age Productions. The way they ac...

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AM CONSPIRACY To Hit The Road In January

AM CONSPIRACY, the band fronted by former DROWNING POOL vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones, will release its self-titled debut album on January 12, 2010. Burnhill Union Records signed the hard-rocking group earlier in 2009 and the Chicago-based label is pleased to launch the record as their premiere releas...

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STEVE GRIMMETT Says He Was Being Considered For Singer Position In MAIDEN, PRIEST And SABBATH

British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett has told Classic Rock magazine that he nearly joined not one, not two… but three legendary bands. Grimmett, who made his name with GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT and LIONSHEART, said, "When Bruce Dickinson left IRON MAIDEN, I sent them a demo. But never heard anyt...

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THE JOE PERRY PROJECT: More Tour Dates Announced

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT, has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 10 - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza - New York, NY Nov. 11 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Nov. 13 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH Nov. 14 - House of Blues - Boston...