Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have officially parted ways with Napalm Records. The band are already in discussions with other labels about a possible new record deal but will "take the time" they need to find a suitable new home, according to a press release. "After five albums it's time to step up some levels with ...
KNAC.COM is reporting that former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer The Rev joined the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL for a "killer take" on the PANTERA clasic "Walk" Monday night (March 27) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. Prior to Anselmo's appearance, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry ...
UNEARTH have set "III: In the Eyes of Fire" as the title of their new album, due on August 8 via Metal Blade Records. The CD is being recorded at a Seattle studio with producer Terry Date (PANTERA, DEFTONES). Commented the band in a statement: "'III: In the Eyes of Fire' is our angriest, darkest, ...
Kevin Carter of Radio and Records, Inc. is reporting that CBS Radio has denied that they have removed the low-rated David Lee Roth (ex-VAN HALEN) from his post-Howard Stern morning slot at the company's stations in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Pittsburgh. CBS spokesperson Karen Mateo said in a statement, "Contrary to ...
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has revealed to Kerrang! magazine (web site) that death is a common theme on a number of the new songs that the band are currently working on. "We've got about five songs right now that I'm stoked with," says Flynn. "There are songs about suicide and death. I ...
Guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY, UFO) and his band COSMOSQUAD will be appearing at the Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd. W. in Universal City, CA this Saturday, April 1 for a double header. The first set kicks off at 9.30pm. States Kollman: "We'll be recording for a solo live album, with our good friend ...
SATYRICON and CALIBAN have been confirmed for the 2006 edition of the Earthshaker Fest, set to take place July 21-22 in Kreuth. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANNIHILATOR ARCH ENEMY BRAINSTORM CALIBAN COMMUNIC DEATHSTARS DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER EDGUY EKTOMORF ENSIFERUM EQUILIBRIUM EVERGREY HAMMERFALL KATAKLYSM KNORKATOR NEVERMORE OPETH RAGE SATYRICON ...
HATE ETERNAL mainman Erik Rutan (ex-MORBID ANGEL) has sent the following press release to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "First off, I want to say that HATE ETERNAL WILL NOT be cancelling any upcoming tour dates, PERIOD! We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone next week on the CHIMAIRA/ARCH ENEMY tour as well as seeing you loyal ...
Italy's LACUNA COIL will be appearing as special, in-studio guests on this weekend's edition of "Headbanger's Ball", airing this Saturday, April 1 on MTV2. The band will be talking with host Jamey Jasta in addition to premiering their new video, "Our Truth". Check local listings for times in your time zone. As previously reported, LACUNA ...
