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METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Among Top 50 Bands of All Time
ABC ePrep is reporting that METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN are among the bands featured on Q magazine's new list of the Top 50 Bands Of All Time. The British magazine used a formula to come up with the results for the list. Each band was rated with a ...October 13, 2004
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SEPULTURA To Perform On MTV Brazil's 'Video Music Awards'
SEPULTURA will perform their song "Kaiowas" on MTV Brazil's "Video Music Awards 2004" ("Video Music Brasil 2004") on October 5 at Palácio de Convenções do Anhembi in São Paulo. Joining SEPULTURA during the performance will be NAÇÃO ZUMBI and a cello quartet. SEPULTURA's video (Windows Media) for "Mi...October 5, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Once Again Snubbed By The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
BLACK SABBATH have once again been snubbed by the voting members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band were a glaring omission from the list of the nominees for induction in 2005 in the "artist" category, which were announced earlier today (Sept. 13). VAN HALEN, who becam...September 13, 2004
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AUDIOSLAVE's MORELLO, SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN To Release 'Axis Of Justice' CD/DVD
MTV.com is reporting that AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello and SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian will release "Axis of Justice Concert Series Volume 1", a collection of songs recorded during last month's benefit for their Axis of Justice political action group. The CD/DVD set, due on November 2 (...August 30, 2004
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Opinion: How METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Turned Into Erroneous And Soulless Affair
Anthony Kuzminski of Oklahoma's KTOK-AM has posted a lengthy review of METALLICA's recently released documentary, "Some Kind of Monster". An excerpt from his review follows: "The most miraculous thing about 'Some Kind of Monster' is it justifies the two years the band spent recording 'St. Anger'. Wh...August 30, 2004
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NIRVANA: 'Classic Albums – Nevermind' DVD Due In October
According to The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, a DVD about NIRVANA's legendary "Nevermind" album is scheduled for an October 25 release. The DVD, which is part of the popular "Classic Albums" series, will most likely follow the recording of the album, based on past and possibly new interviews. Other do...August 26, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD To Be Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction?
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee is discussing the potential nominees for 2005 induction. Apart from sure-shot U2, some of the artists eligible for the first time include IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, PAT BENATAR and SIMPLE MINDS....July 25, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About Touring With AIKAWA NANASE
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has answered a few questions for his official web site, MartyFriedman.com, regarding his recently completed tour with Japanese pop/rock singer Aikawa Nanase. The Q-and-A session follows: Q: The Aikawa Nanase tour just ended in Sapporo, can you tell me about i...July 23, 2004
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SLAYER, DAMAGEPLAN, SEPULTURA Featured On 'Ultimate Fighting Championship' CD
SLAYER, DAMAGEPLAN, SEPULTURA and ICEPICK (the new band featuring HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta and SKARHEAD singer Lord Ezec) are among the artists featured on the "Ultimate Fighting Championship: Ultimate Beatdowns, Volume 1" compilation, due on August 24 through Nitrus Records. The complete trac...June 22, 2004
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SEPULTURA: 'Mindwar' Video Posted Online
SEPULTURA's video for the track "Mindwar" has been made available for download at this location (Windows Media, 17 MB). As previously reported, the video was filmed in a 30-story parking garage in downtown São Paulo, Brazil on April 18. Click here to see pictures from the video shoot. The "Mindwar"...June 17, 2004
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SEPULTURA: 'Mindwar' Video To Premiere On MTV Brazil
SEPULTURA's video for the track "Mindwar" will premiere on MTV Brazil Wednesday night (June 16). As previously reported, the video was filmed in a 30-story parking garage in downtown São Paulo, Brazil on April 18. Click here to see pictures from the video shoot. The "Mindwar" video was directed by R...June 16, 2004
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Founding BATHORY Member: 'QUORTHON Had Much More To Offer'
Legendary video director and founding BATHORY member Jonas Åkerlund has spoken to Sweden's Expressen newspaper about the passing of BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg from what is believed to be heart failure. Forsberg, who was known to have been battling heart problems for years, was fou...June 9, 2004
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BOB GELDOF: No Plans For 'Live Aid II'
Reuters is reporting that Irish rock star Bob Geldof has denied he has teamed up with U2 singer Bono for a repeat of the 1985 Live Aid concerts to raise money to help ease third world debt. The Sun newspaper had earlier run a front page story saying Prime Minister Tony Blair was backing "Live ...May 31, 2004
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MICHAEL KISKE Officially Announces His 'Departure' From The Hard Rock Scene
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has issued the following statement regarding the break-up of his SUPARED project: "I officially like to announce my departure from the hard rock music scene now. I simply don't fit. Especially on the last record I did experiment around again with hard rock sound...May 27, 2004
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SEPULTURA In Talks To Support MOTÖRHEAD In Europe
Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA are in talks to support MOTÖRHEAD on their upcoming European tour. Confirmed MOTÖRHEAD tour dates are as follows: Nov. 03 – Belfast, IRE @ Ulster Hall Nov. 04 – Dublin, IRE The Olympia Nov. 05 – Tramore, IRE @ Co. Waterford South Nov. 06 – Killarney, IRE @ INEC Nov. 09...May 25, 2004
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