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METAL CHURCH Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
METAL CHURCH have issued the following statement: "Due to health complications from years of struggling with diabetes, Kirk Arrington has stepped down as METAL CHURCH's drummer. He will be missed and we wish him only the best. "We are pleased to announce that filling Kirk's shoes is the 'one and onl...February 3, 2006
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Former SNOT/SOULFLY Guitarist Bounces Back With INVITRO: Audio Available
INVITRO, the new band featuring former SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling, have uploaded a track called "New Disease" to their MySpace page. The quintet, who are currently unsigned, consist of the following: Jeff Weber (ex-VINTAGE ROBOT) - Lead Vocals Mikey Doling (ex-SNOT, SOULFLY, ABLOOM) - Guita...February 2, 2006
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Cop Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Named NRA Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year
According to Ohioans For Concealed Carry, the National Rifle Association has named Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer — who is widely credited for saving lives more than a year ago when he entered a local nightclub without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four...February 1, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Nasty Little F*cks'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM conducted an interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman on Monday, January 30. A few excertps from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Do you think that metal is less forgiving than other genres when it comes to their reaction to a band that achieves any real degree of commercial...February 1, 2006
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WHITESNAKE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
WHITESNAKE have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANVIL BLITZKRIEG CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO EASY ACTION EVERGREY FIREW...February 1, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Set For LES PAUL Salute Next Week
Launch Radio Networks reports: Guitarists Joe Perry from AEROSMITH and Neal Schon from JOURNEY are among those taking part in a tribute concert to music industry legend Les Paul next week. The Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute takes place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cali...February 1, 2006
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Former POISON IDEA Guitarist PIG CHAMPION Found Dead
Thomas "Pig Champion" Roberts, guitarist for POISON IDEA, died at his home in Portland, Oregon, Monday night (Jan. 30). He was 47 years old. A founding member of the seminal punk band, he continued to appear with POISON IDEA throughout the late Nineties and into the new millennium, despite officiall...February 1, 2006
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Reaches Plea Agreement In Nightclub Fire Case
The Assoociated Press is reporting that the former manager of the hard rock band GREAT WHITE has reached a plea agreement on charges tied to the 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people, the judge in the case said Tuesday. Superior Court Judge Francis Darigan said Dan Biechele is willing to plead...January 31, 2006
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Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO: New Song Featuring OVERKILL Drummer Posted Online
Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "My webmaster just posted my newest song, 'Day I Die', on my site www.DanLorenzo.net. I recorded it at Crystal Studios in Park Ridge NJ a few weeks ago when I did the KISS cover 'Almost Human'. Ron Lipnicki (OVERKILL) is on drums, a...January 31, 2006
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POSSESSED Frontman To Guest On New KULT OV AZAZEL Album
Floridian black metallers KULT OV AZAZEL have issued the following update: "Writing for the fourth release has begun. We have also summoned the immortal Jeff Becerra [ex-POSSESSED frontman] from the abyss to co-write and record guest vocals for a new track on the yet-untitled album. Also an exclusiv...January 29, 2006
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SLAYER: New JEFF HANNEMAN Signature Model Guitar Announced
ESP Guitars announced a brand-new Jeff Hanneman (SLAYER) signature model guitar, LTD JH-200, at Winter NAMM 2006. The specifications are as follows: Black finish, bolt-on neck, basswood body, maple neck with rosewood 24-fret fingerboard and eagle/dot inlays, white binding on head and neck, Floyd Ros...January 27, 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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GAMMA RAY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
German power metallers GAMMA RAY have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANVIL BLITZKRIEG CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO EASY...January 25, 2006
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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Album Delayed
Fractured Transmitter Records has pushed back the projected release date of the solo album from former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker, entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cuntry", to May 9 from the previously announced March 14. No reason was given for the delay. The CD, which consists exclusively of...January 24, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks About His Participation In ROADRUNNER 25th Anniversary Concert
ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters has posted a lengthy message on the group's official forum regarding his participation in last month's Roadrunner 25th Anniversary Concert, which took place at Nokia Theater in New York City. Read it at this location. As previously reported, ANNIHILATOR will be issu...January 24, 2006
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