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OZZFEST 2007: George, Washington Video Report Available

Ellensburg, WA's Daily Record has posted a short video report from the July 14, 2007 stop of the Ozzfest 2007 tour at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Watch the clip — which includes live footage and a short interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static — at this location. According to...

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Report: Half Of OZZFEST Free-Ticket-Holders Choose To Stay Home

A five-minute video montage of highlights from the opening show of this summer's Ozzfest, which took place last Thursday (July 12, 2007) in Auburn, Washington, has been posted on YouTube (set to the sound of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Not Going Away"). In other news, Leslie Griffy of the San Jose Mercury News...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: 'Mercury Retrograde' Video Available

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, has announced the release of its first-ever music video, for the single "Mercury Retrograde", from the group's new album "Last Day In Paradise". Watch it at YouTube. Two more videos are in the works, and...

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QUEEN Guitarist Completes PhD In Astrophysics

The Times reports that Brian May, the multimillionaire guitarist who founded the rock group QUEEN, has finally completed the PhD in astrophysics that he abandoned more than 30 years ago. The 59-year-old composer of hits such as "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "We Will Rock You" turned his back on the stars...

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VINCE NEIL Video Interview From WSVG Dallas Posted Online

The World Series of Video Games (WSVG) presented by Intel held its second event on its Guitar Hero II competitive circuit this past weekend in Dallas, Texas. Newcomer to the circuit and Internet superstar Freddie Wong erupted the crowd won the finals with an amazing performance of RUSH's "YYZ". He e...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION: Entire 'Doomsday X' Album Available For Streaming

MALEVOLENT CREATION's album, "Doomsday X", is available for streaming in its entirety at MP3.com. Due in the U.S. on July 17 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe on August 24 via Massacre Records, the CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtim...

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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY: Unofficial Biography Due In October

The unofficial Brian May (QUEEN) biography, titled "Brian May: The Definitive Biography", is a forthcoming 240-page hardback book by Laura Jackson due on October 25. A synopsis of the book reads as follows: "As the lead guitarist of QUEEN, Brian May is one of rock's most recognizable stars. 'Brian M...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist THOMSON Comments On MALEVOLENT CREATION Guest Appearance

SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson has commented on his guest appearance on the song "Deliver My Enemy" on the new MALEVOLENT CREATION album, "Doomsday X". Due in the U.S. on July 17 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe on August 24 via Massacre Records, the CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION: New Song Posted Online

A brand new MALEVOLENT CREATION track, entitled "Deliver My Enemy", has been posted on the MySpace page of the group's drummer, Dave Culross. The song comes off the veteran Florida-based extreme metallers' new album, "Doomsday X", due in the U.S. on July 17 via Nuclear Blast Records and in Europe on...

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STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH To Release 'Rise Of The Infidels'

Megaforce Records and metal/hardcore pioneers S.O.D. will release "Rise of the Infidels" on August 21, 2007. It is an extended EP (perhaps the longest in the music biz) with four unreleased S.O.D. songs, plus a live concert from Seattle is included. One of the crucial bands in the musical chain link...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...

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PIG DESTROYER To Appear on XM Radio's 'Hostile Takeover'

PIG DESTROYER will enter the XM Radio station Tuesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm. EST for "Hostile Takeover". "Hostile Takeover" is an hour-long live program on XM Channel 42 Liquid Metal (Channel 841 for Direct TV subscribers) where PIG DESTROYER will join regular "Mercury" host Katie Brutal to talk about...

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QUEEN-Inspired Ice Cream Flavor To Be Celebrated At London Festival

The QUEEN-inspired "Bohemian Raspberry" ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry's will be available at a dedicated stall at Ben & Jerry's ice cream festival, which will be held on July 28-29 on Clapham Common in London, England. QUEEN guitarist Brian May previously stated about the ice cream flavo...

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DREAM THEATER's LABRIE, PORTNOY Take Part In Q&A

Roadrunner Records U.K. has a question-and-answer sessions with DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie and drummer Mike Portnoy. They follow here in their entirety. James LaBrie Q: Your age: James: 24, of course, ah ah ah!!! No, 43. Q: Your all-time favourite record and why? James: Oh, jeez, how can I...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

Veteran Florida-based extreme metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have inked a European deal with Massacre Records for the release of their new album, "Doomsday X". Due on August 24, the CD was recorded and engineered at Mercury Recording Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida by longtime friend and producer (...