Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler looks to have outed the identity of their “substitute drummer” for Bill Ward. According to Butler the band have been rehearsing with Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie). Speaking on his official we…… Continue Reading
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A Life Once Lost Joined By Guest In The Studio
While they didn’t provide any further details, A Life Once Lost are apparently being joined by a “long time friend” in the studio. The band have been tracking their new album at Planet Red in Richmond, VA with producer Andreas Magnuss…… Continue Reading
Slash, Scott Weiland: ‘No Truth’ to Singer’s Claims He’s Rejoining Velvet Revolver, Guitarist Says
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Travis Shinn
Bad news, Velvet Revolver fans: The odds of Slash stepping back onstage with Scott Weiland are about as slim as those of him reuniting with Axl Rose. Or so the guitarist made it seem last night (May 18) on New York’s…… Continue Reading
Van Halen Cancel Summer Tour Dates
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Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
Update: According to a report on TMZ this afternoon, a source close to Van Halen says the band canceled the shows because “They’re simply burned out” … adding, “They want to make sure their c…… Continue Reading
Carnival of Madness 2012: Evanescence, Chevelle to Headline Summer Tour
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Carnival of Madness, the annual touring rock extravaganza, will make its roaring return with rock titans Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm and New Medicine. Kicking off Tuesday, July 31 in Springfield, lll……. Continue Reading
Five Albums That Changed My Life: Paul Antonio Ortiz aka Chimp Spanner
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Basick Records
The instrumental progressive-metal movement has never been as thrilling as it has been in the past year or so. Groups like Animals As Leaders and Scale the Summit have proven that vocals d…… Continue Reading
Doro Reveals Upcoming Album Title, Motörhead Icon to Guest Star
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Nuclear Blast
German metal goddess Doro Pesch has just revealed that she’ll be releasing Raise Your Fist, her 12th studio album, this fall. Check out the album cover below.
The former Warlock singer has checked-in from her work …… Continue Reading
Ghost Haunt New Label Home, Enter Shikari Offer Free EP + More
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Rise Above
After an intense bidding war, black mass throwers Ghost have reportedly signed to Seven Four Entertainment, which is the new label of former Warner Bros. exec Tom Whalley. This imprint falls under the…… Continue Reading
Gypsy Lee Pistolero Launches Campaign To Fund Upcoming Solo Album
Founder, main songwriter, and frontman of the notorious band Gypsy Pistoleros has gone solo, flying under the Gypsy Lee Pistolero flag…. Continue Reading
Grimm Jack Release "Damned" Music Video
Reunited New York rockers Grimm Jack explore the Hollywood lifestyles of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and the other starlettes in their music video for the single “Damned”…. Continue Reading
Van Halen Reportedly Postpone Tour To Simply “Re-charge Their Engines”
Yesterday, it was revealed that Van Halen were postponing over 30 previously announced dates this Summer. An official explanation for the sudden change of plans has still not been given. However, according to TMZ, the reason is simple: they’re just b…… Continue Reading
Becoming The Archetype Add More Dates To Summer Tour
With recording for their new album set to kick off next week, Becoming The Archetype have added a handful of shows to their summer tour. The newly-added dates include: 07/08 Rockford, IL – Millennium Center (feat. Children 18:3, Write This Down) …… Continue Reading
Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm And More Confirmed For ‘Carnival Of Madness Tour’
Evanescence and Chevelle will be taking part in the Carnival Of Madness Tour this Summer, with Halestorm and New Medicine appearing on select dates.
New Scum Of The Earth Digital Single Due Next Week
Scum Of The Earth (ex-Rob Zombie) have a new digital single titled “The Devil Made Me Do It 3” slated for a May 22nd release date through Goomba Music. The song will get an early airing however as it is set to debut at tomorrow’s (Ma…… Continue Reading
Hatebreed To Enter The Studio Next Week
Hatebreed fans won’t have too much longer to wait for their next fix of pit anthems. Band bassist Chris Beattie has revealed that the band are due to enter the studio to begin recording the effort next week. According to Beattie, a release date f…… Continue Reading
Black Sabbath Keep Bill Ward Out Of The Picture On New Website
Black Sabbath may have taken the high road in replying to drummer Bill Ward‘s recent statement regarding his non-participation in the bands reunion. But a newly-launched official Black Sabbath website at Blacksabbath.com certainly didn’t. I…… Continue Reading
Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm, Etc. Confirmed For 2012 “Carnival Of Madness Tour”
Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm (select dates) and New Medicine (select dates) will head up this years “Carnival Of Madness Tour“. Further details are available at Carnivalofmadness.com, while the dates can be found below: 07/31 Springfiel…… Continue Reading
Second Leg Of “Scream The Prayer Tour” Announced
A second leg of dates have been officially revealed for the “Scream The Prayer Tour“. Here’s how both legs of the trek shape up thus far: Demon Hunter Emery Sleeping Giant Mychildren Mybride Close Your Eyes Hundredth The Great Commiss…… Continue Reading
Enter Shikari Release Free Live Digital EP “Live In London NW5″
Enter Shikari have a new digital live EP titled “Live In London NW5” available as a free download on their official website, Entershikari.com. Along with the audio comes multi-camera footage shot at the same show, which took place in Londo…… Continue Reading