BLEEDING THROUGH - Ryan's Rock Show Video Interview Available
Ryan's Rock Show recently conducted an interview with BLEEDING THROUGH vocalist Brandan Schieppati and bassist Ryan Wombacher. Check it out below.
Wombacher: "You have to start... Read more...
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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - Small Quantity Of VIP Tickets For Upcoming North American Tour Still Available
Hevy Devy Records has issued the following DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT update:
"VIP Tickets to Devin’s upcoming North American tour are still available in small quantities at... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 3:52am
ACCEPT Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann On Udo Dirkschneider - "I Don’t Know What The Hell His Problem Is But I Don’t Have Time For It"
Goldmine Magazine recently spoke with ACCEPT guitarist Wold Hoffmann about the band's comeback and their new album, Blood Of The Nations. An excerpt is available... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 3:45am
DREAM THEATER Comment On Mike Portnoy's Departure - "It Is Our True Hope That He Finds All He Is Looking For, And That He Achieves The Happiness He Deserves"
DREAM THEATER have issued the following statement in the wake of the earthshattering news that drummer Mike Portnoy has elected to leave the band:
"To all... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 3:22am
VENOMIN JAMES - New Album Featuring 4-Track EP Due This Month, Live Date Announced For Cleveland
BW&BK has received the following press release:
Cleveland, Ohio-based metal band, VENOMIN JAMES, will release their second album Crowe Valley Blues via Auburn Records on September... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 3:09am
BOBNOXIOUS Gearing Up For 4th Annual Charity Bob-A-Q In London, Ontario
London, Ontario's BOBNOXIOUS - featuring RAZOR frontman Bob Reid - have issued the following update:
"FM 96 presents the Bobnoxious 4th Annual Charity Bob-A-Q for The... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 2:58am
HELSTAR - New Studio Album To Be Released In November
According to a brief update from AFM Records, Texas-based metal legends HELSTAR will release their next album on November 5th. Two years after the critically... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 2:55am
BONDED BY BLOOD Comment On Upcoming DEATH ANGEL Tour, Current EXODUS Road Trip
Pomona, CA's own BONDED BY BLOOD were recently announced as part of the stellar lineup for the North American Retribution 2011 Tour. Headlined by metal... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 2:45am
JON OLIVA - "'Festival' Is Based On A Nightmare I Had"
Maria Voutiriadou at Metal-Temple.com recently spoke caught up with JON OLIVA'S PAIN / ex-SAVATAGE frontman Jon Oliva to discuss the new JOP album, Festival. An... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 2:36am
ANNIHILATOR - Jeff Waters And Dave Padden Announce Live Online Chat Sessions
ANNIHILATOR have issued the following update
"Register in the Annihilator forums, log in and participate in a live chat with Annihilator's Jeff Waters and... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Today, 2:23am
The Sword's Trivett Wingo Talks The "Warp Riders" Style Shift, His Drumming and Some Things You Probably Didn't Know
Coming fresh off the release of their new album, "Warp Riders" (reviewed here), The Sword drummer Trivett Wingo sat down with Metalunderground.com to talk about the musical shift of "Warp Riders," the absence of acoustic guitars on the the record, tug of war battles with "Warp Riders" producer Matt Bayles and the band's love for all things old scho... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Today, 12:35am
Dream Theater Comments On Departure Of 25 Year Drummer Mike Portnoy
As was previously announced, Mike Portnoy has decided to leave Dream Theater after 25 years with the band. Dream Theater has now issued the following statement regarding Portnoy's departure:
"To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound sadness -- regret -- we announce that Mike Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has decided ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Today, 12:18am
Motley Crue Singer Vince Neil Accused Of Assault On A Woman In An Elevator
Acording to TMZ, Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has been accused of assaulting a woman in Las Vegas this weekend, while he was in an elevator. The woman has filed a misdemeanor battery charge against the singer, who she claims pushed her. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 11:00pm
City Of Fire Posts "Rising" Music Video
City of Fire, which features vocalist Burton C. Bell, has posted a new music video online for the song "Rising," which can be viewed below.
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Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 10:54pm
MIKE PORTNOY: Don't Blame AVENGED SEVENFOLD For My Decision To Quit DREAM THEATER
Drummer Mike Portnoy says that his current involvement with AVENGED SEVENFOLD had nothing to do with his decision to quit DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. Read more...
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Corpus Mortale To Enter The Recording Studio
Denmark based death metal act Corpus Mortale has issued the following announcement about gearing up to enter the recording studio:
"The news first. We can finally announce (after several delays) that we have booked the infamous AntFarm studio for the recordings of the 3rd CM album. If all goes according to the plans it should be fully recorded, ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 10:39pm
VINCE NEIL: More Details Revealed In Alleged Assault
World Entertainment News Network (WENN) has revealed more details about the assault investigation involving MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil that is currently being conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Read more...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News, Yesterday, 10:36pm
Drummer Mike Portnoy Leaves Dream Theater
Drummer Mike Portnoy, who has been working with Avenged Sevenfold since the death of drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan, has now issued the following announcement about parting ways with Dream Theater:
"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write: After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater....the band I founded, led an... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 10:32pm
KISS' Paul Stanley And Son Evan Visit Norman's Rare Guitars In California; Video Available
KISS' Paul Stanley and his son Evan visited Norman's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, California recently. Check out footage below of both jamming on one of... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 10:24pm
MÖTLEY CRÜE - Vince Neil Accused Of Elevator Assault On Woman
According to TMZ, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is being accused of attacking a woman in a Las Vegas hotel elevator over the... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 10:17pm
Mike Portnoy Leaves DREAM THEATER
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted on Facebook that he has left the band.
His post reads as follows:
"I am about to... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 10:14pm
Iced Earth Announces Four Live Dates with Rare Setlist, Sons Of Liberty Live Debut and More
Jon Schaffer has announced an eclectic, fan-favorite set list for Iced Earth?s upcoming limited-engagement U.S. tour.
?I wanted to give fans something really special,? Schaffer said. ?So I put together songs that include some we?ve rarely played live before, and at least one that reaches back to our first album. Even long-time fans of Iced Earth... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 9:51pm
Triptykon To Support Dimmu Borgir On Select Dates In Europe
Triptykon, the latest band from Hellhammer and Celtic Frost mastermind Thomas G. Fischer (aka Tom Warrior,) has announced that they will be performing with Norwegian symphonic black metal outfit Dimmu Borgir on three dates this month in Europe.
The tour dates are as follows:
September 27, 2010 Milan, Italy
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Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 9:45pm
Swashbuckle Posts Fourth "Crime Always Pays..." Trailer
Pirate metal act Swashbuckle has posted a fourth teaser trailer online for the band's upcoming album "Crime Always Pays..." The new album is set to be released on September 10th, 2010.
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Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 8:11pm
ICED EARTH Announce US Tour To Feature Rare Set-List, Plenty Of Surprises
When Jon Schaffer does something, he does it right. Like creating an eclectic, fan-favorite set list for ICED EARTH’s upcoming limited-engagement US tour.
“I wanted to... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 8:08pm
The Cleansing Checks In With New Album Update
The Cleansing has issued the following update about finishing the band's upcoming full-length album:
"Mastering session for the new The Cleansing album is now finished! Engineer Bjørn Engelmann (Behemoth, Meshuggah, Bloodbath) did a great job mastering the album. It really sounds brutal and in your face - as it should! Also more studio pix from ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 8:06pm
VINCE NEIL - Tattoos & Tequila Autobiography; New Excerpt Available
Grand Central Publishing / Hachetter Book Group will release VINCE NEIL's Tattoos & Tequila - To Hell And Back With One Of Rock's Most Notorious... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 8:03pm
Rev 16:8 Finishes Upcoming Album
Swedish black metallers Rev 16:8 have announced they have finished recording, mixing, and mastering their upcoming album. Additional details on the new album's track listing and release date will be announced as they are made available. You can also check out several Rev 16:8 songs via the band's official MySpace page. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 8:01pm
Sorrows Path To Play Malta Doom Metal Festival 2010
Greek doom metal act Sorrows Path has issued the following brief update appearing at this year's edition of the Malta Doom Metal festival:
"We will perform live at the great Malta Doom Metal Festival on the 19-20 November along with awesome doom bands like Forsaken, Nomad Son, and many more... More info will follow soon! Doom rules eternally."
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Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 7:57pm
HELLYEAH - Tonight's Tulsa Show Cancelled Due To Weather
HELLYEAH has issued the following road update:
"This really sucks, but tonight's Hellyeah performance in Tulsa, OK has been canceled due to weather and flight cancellations... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 7:42pm
Wendy Dio Details Upcoming DIO Releases With Rolling Stone
Greg Prato from Rolling Stone spoke with Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW,... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 7:38pm
MOTÖRHEAD Catalog Discussed On New Shockwaves Skull Sessions Podcast
Roadrunner Records has posted Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #41 which is described as follows:
Monte Conner (VP/A&R for Roadrunner Records), author/journalist Martin Popoff (BW&BK/BraveWords.com) and journalist... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 7:28pm
Kataklysm Announces First South African Dates
Montreal based extreme metallers KATAKLYSM have announced their first ever performances in South Africa. Vocalist Maurizio Iacono commented:
"This is truly a highlight in KATAKLYSM's career! To be given the chance to go across the world where very few metal bands have had the privilege to play. We are proud to announce our arrival to South Afric... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 7:25pm
GRAVE DIGGER To Unveil New 'Highland Farewell' Video On Friday
This Friday, September 10th, German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will unveil their new video for the track 'Highland Farewell' from their upcoming record The Clans... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 7:23pm
HELSTAR: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
Legendary Texas metallers HELSTAR have set "Glory Of Chaos" as the title of their new album, due on November 5 via Germany's AFM Records. Read more...
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NOCTURNAL FEAR Part Ways With Drummer; Confirm Replacement
NOCTURNAL FEAR, Detroit's war-thrash death-squad, have discharged longtime drummer Aggressor. New drummer Witchhammer is already learning the band's set, and the band is rehearsing tracks... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 6:19pm
KATAKLYSM - South African Tour Dates Announced
Montreal based extreme metallers KATAKLYSM are proud to announce their first ever performances in South Africa. Vocalist Maurizio Iacono commented:
"This is truly a highlight in... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 6:19pm
CORPUS MORTALE To Hit Antfarm Studio Soon
Copenhagen, Denmark-based death metallers CORPUS MORTALE have issued the following update:
"The news first... we can finally announce (after several delays) that we have booked... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 6:17pm
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS Checks In Before First-Ever European Solo Tour; Band Line-Up Revealed
Singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, HAIL!) has checked in with BraveWords.com just prior... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 6:08pm
EMERGENCY GATE - North American Release Date For The Nemesis Construct Moved Forward
Germany's EMERGENCY GATE will now release their new album, The Nemesis Construct, in North America on October 5th, earlier than the previously announced date of... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 5:56pm
BEATALLICA: We're Hated By More METALLICA Fans Than We Are By THE BEATLES Fans
Gail Flug of Attention Deficit Delirium recently conducted an interview with guitarist/lead vocalist Jaymz Lennfield of BEATALLICA — a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA. Read more...
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SANTANA - Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time Audio Samples Available
SANTANA's new album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time, hits stores September 21st via Arista Records. The album was co-produced by Carlos... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 5:48pm
THE CULT - More Capsule One Details Revealed
Following their recent successful European tour, which included sharing the stage with IGGY & THE STOOGES at Knebworth (UK) and Pink Pop (Holland), THE CULT... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 5:37pm
Lullaby Renditions Of PEARL JAM Coming Soon; Artwork, Tracklisting Revealed
The Rockabye Baby label will release a new title in the "Lullaby Renditions" series, Lullaby Renditions Of PEARL JAM, on October 26th.
According to the... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 5:19pm
DEW-SCENTED: Japanese Version Of 'Invocation' To Include Four Bonus Tracks
"Invocation", the latest album from German thrashers DEW-SCENTED, will be released in Japan on September 15 via Spiritual Beast. Read more...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News, Yesterday, 5:19pm
Original SODOM Guitarist Resurfaces In WORTMORD
WORTMORD, the new band featuring original SODOM guitarist Peppi "Grave Violator" Dominik, will release its self-titled debut album on September 29 via Sunny Bastards Records. Read more...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News, Yesterday, 5:06pm
REV 16:8 Complete Work On New Album
Stockholm-based black metallers REV 16:8 have issued the following very brief update:
"The new album is mixed, mastered and is ready to be released."
As previously reported,... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 5:04pm
THE ABSENCE Post Behind The Scenes Footage From 'Enemy Unbound' Video Shoot; Announce Dates With FIREWIND
THE ABSENCE recently wrapped up filming and will soon be launching their music video for the title track from Enemy Unbound.
Until then, fans can... Read more...
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!, Yesterday, 4:59pm
Hate Division Finishes New Album "Strategy Of Obsolescence"
New Glasgow based death metallers Hate Division have announced they have finished recording their debut full-length album "Strategy of Obsolescence." The band had previously released a four song self-titled EP in 2009. Hate Division is currently streaming a new song online from the album, titled "A Slice of Freedom." The song can be heard at this l... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 4:52pm
Six Magics Announces Upcoming Festival Appearances
Chile based act Six Magics has issued the following update about upcoming festival appearances:
"Hey Everybody! Let me tell you that we have 3 Festival Appearances on our European Tour 2010 beside a few normal Gigs that we are still planing. We will start with 'True As Steel' in Switzerland on October 15.
"The Second Appearance will be on the... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com Read more...
Metal Underground . com, Yesterday, 4:43pm