A video clip of DREAM THEATER performing the DEEP PURPLE classic "Highway Star" in Seoul, Korea in January has been posted online at YouTube.com. In continuation of their tradition of covering a classic album in its entirety at any two-night stands in the same city, DREAM THEATER performed DEEP PURPLE's "Made in Japan" ...
HailMetal.Com recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow. A few excerpts from the chat follow: HailMetal.Com: How would you describe your relationship with your fans? Do you like meeting people at gigs and after parties? Angela: "Yes, I like meeting fans, I do it as often as I can, when ...
GQ.com recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. A couple of exceprts from the chat follow: GQ.com: We were wondering if it's tougher now to do the touring and recording and all your other side projects, since, you know, you're not 22 anymore. Tommy: "I don't know, man, I'm so ...
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that movie star Hugh Jackman credits GODSMACK and METALLICA for helping him to get into character for "X-Men" hero Wolverine. The Australian actor admits he "cranks up" his favorite heavy rock tracks to give him the extra adrenaline rush he needs when he's working out to bulk up for ...
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li has checked in with the following update: "Some of us came back home for two weeks off, a few stayed in Australia for a bit of a holiday. What an amazing first North American tour we've had! A sold-out headlining tour, finally got to meet our fans in the U.S. and ...
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 23 - Balingen, GER @ Bang Your Head Jun. 24 - Dessel, BEL @ Graspop Jun. 26 - Hamburg, GER @ Headbangers Ballroom (acoustic) Jun. 27 - Berlin, GER @ White Thrash (acoustic) ...
Swedish death metallers KAAMOS will play their last gig ever at the 2006 installment of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 in Bad Berka, Germany. KAAMOS recently had their first two albums — debut CD (originally issued in 2002) and "Lucifer Rising" (2005) — released on gatefold vinyl (including a ...
For many years, the Hanover, Germany-based metal imprint Steamhammer/SPV has been among the most important record labels worldwide. World-class acts such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HELLOWEEN, DIO, SKID ROW, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, SEPULTURA, DORO and KREATOR count among the renowned artists that are or were for many years successfully on the company's roster. ...
BLOODBOUND, the new Swedish metal band featuring Urban Breed (ex-TAD MOROSE; vocals), Fredrik Bergh (STREET TALK; bass, keyboards and backing vocals) and Tomas Olsson (lead and rhythm guitars), have announced the addition of three new members: Pelle Åkerlind (drums), Markus Albertson (rhythm guitar) and Jörgen Andersson (bass). Pictures of the new lineup up performing at ...
THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen has another award to be proud of this year. In March 2006 van Giersbergen — along with her band THE GATHERING — won the famous Dutch "Edison Award" in the category "Best National Music DVD" for their recently released double live DVD "A Sound Relief" and now she has ...
