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Report: Hardcore Music Is 'Closely Associated With Violence'
Jason Abbruzzese of Sentinel & Enterprise reports that the brawl that erupted last week after a hardcore punk-rock show at a church in Leominster, Massachusetts reportedly began as a fight in the mosh pit in front of the stage, where the band CUT THROAT was playing. One of many? The fight, ...August 20, 2006
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California Metal Band Wins Round One In National Contest, Gets Ripped Off
Laura McCutcheon of California's Ukiah Daily Journal reports that Ukiah, CA-based metal band DEFINITION UNKNOWN (MySpace) won round one in a national contest, but band members lost something near and dear to them in the process: their equipment. About the same time the announcer of "Boot Camp" — als...August 20, 2006
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EDEN'S FALL, TWELFTH GATE, MINDWARP CHAMBER Confirmed For CHICAGO METAL ANTHEM
Chicago-based metal bands EDEN'S FALL, TWELFTH GATE, MINDWARP CHAMBER, RAVENSTHORN, ABOLISHER, SACRED DAWN and THE EVERSCATHED will unite to perform a non-stop live metal showcase and to film a live DVD to be released next month. Chicago Metal Anthem 2006 will take place this Saturday (August 19) at...August 18, 2006
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Norwegian Politicians Vs. W.A.S.P.
On September 18, Los Angeles-based shock-rockers W.A.S.P. are scheduled to play a headlining concert at the Kvarteret venue in Bergen, Norway. Local politicians are now launching an attack on the heavy metal band's stage show and are urging the local promoter to cancel the concert. According to iBer...August 18, 2006
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Hardcore Concert Erupts Into Violence; Bandmembers Claim Police Brutality
J.J. Huggins and Marisa Donelan of Sentinel & Enterprise report that police arrested three band members outside a Leominster, Massachusetts church Saturday night (August 12) after a hardcore punk-rock concert featuring a band named CUT THROAT (MySpace page) erupted into violence, officials said...August 16, 2006
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JASON NEWSTED: 'VOIVOD Are One Of The Most Underrated And Unrecognized Outfits In Metal'
Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD/ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On how VOIVOD's new album, "Katorz", has been received by critics and fans: "The reviews are something I definitely care about man...August 15, 2006
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H.I.M. Frontman Sings ANATHEMA's 'Inner Silence': Video Available
H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo joined ANATHEMA mastermind Daniel Cavanagh to perform the ANATHEMA track "Inner Silence" during Cavanagh's solo appearance at the Semifinal club in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, August 10. Watch a clip of the performance at YouTube.com. According to a posting on ANATHEMA'...August 15, 2006
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ANATHEMA's CAVANAGH Performs With H.I.M. Singer In Finland
During his very sucessful solo tour of Finland, ANATHEMA mastermind Daniel Cavanagh was joined onstage by Ville Valo from H.I.M. to perform the ANATHEMA track "Inner Silence". ANATHEMA's emotional style of music has always been an inspiration to Ville, and for Danny this was a nice way to say "thank...August 12, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Remembers LOVE's ARTHUR LEE
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has posted the following message on his web site regarding the passing of influential LOVE singer/guitarist Arthur Lee, who died of leukemia on August 3 at age 61: "My condolences to Arthur Lee's family, and my thanks to Arthur for all his music. My most vivid memory...August 12, 2006
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TRIVIUM, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, H.I.M., LACUNA COIL Up For Kerrang!'s 'Best Band' Award
TRIVIUM, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, H.I.M. and LACUNA COIL are among the nominees for "Best Band On The Planet" at this year's Kerrang! Awards, to be held on Thursday, August 24 at The Brewery in London's East End. More than 140,000 votes were cast to determine the nominations, from readers of Kerrang!'s ma...August 11, 2006
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APIARY Parts Ways With Singer
APIARY, the San Francisco Bay Area band formed out of the ashes of local favorites CLEARING AUTUMN SKIES and SOMETHING MUST DIE, has issued the following update: "We have had a major line-up change in the last month. Vocalist Jason Ingram has left the band; there is no need for any details as we are...August 10, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'To Me, Fashion And Music Go Hand In Hand'
Leslie Earnest of the Los Angeles Times reports that former St. John Knits International Inc. executive Kelly Gray and MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx have joined forces to launch a line of men's clothing. Apparel from Newport Beach-based Royal Underground, whose clothing includes $100 T-shirts, $900...August 10, 2006
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EMPEROR Announces Additional Performances
After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air festival and completing recent capacity performances in America, EMPEROR has announced two additional performances for 2006. On Saturday, October 7, EMPEROR will headline the fifth annual Motstoy Festival in the band's hometown of Notodden. Fo...August 9, 2006
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THIN LIZZY, SKID ROW Cancel Sturgis Appearances
According to RapidCityJournal.com, THIN LIZZY, SALIVA and SKID ROW have all cancelled their appearances this week at the Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota. Monday's headliner, SALIVA, reportedly canceled because one of the band members became a father. Tuesday's headliner, SKID ROW, and...August 9, 2006
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DAYLIGHT DIES: 'Lies That Bind' Video To Premiere Tomorrow
Candlelight Records has announced the online premiere of "Lies That Bind", the first video from DAYLIGHT DIES. Beginning 9:00 a.m. EST tomorrow (August 9) fans can view the video at both label and band MySpace pages (video will be available for streaming and additionally available for downloading by...August 8, 2006
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