Brandy McDonnell of NewsOK.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On whether DEF LEPPARD is planning on stopping anytime soon: "Why would you? ... We're musicians, and our job is to play for people. And the more we play and the more ...
Virginia's ARSIS has announced the departure of vocalist Mike Parks, who had been filling in for guitarist/singer James Malone on vocals. Commented ARSIS bassist Noah Martin: "When James' voice went out a couple tours ago, Mike did us the biggest favor by filling in for as long as he did. I know I speak for ...
KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben, will embark on a short European tour in October/November. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 27 - Oberwolfach (D) Wolfsklause Oct. 28 - Ludwigsburg (D) Ludwigsburg Rockfabrik Oct. 29 - Augsburg (D) Rockfabrik Nov. 01 ...
Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack (Channel 27) presents the radio premiere of TODAY IS THE DAY's "Broken Promises And Dead Dreams" on Wednesday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. "Broken Promises And Dead Dreams" is a blistering new track off TODAY IS THE DAY's eighth studio album, "Axis of Eden", and it will be ...
Fresh from watching Virginian crossover-thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE wreak carnage at this summer's European festivals, fans can now catch a glimpse of the new video for the track "Headbanger Face Rip" online. The track, taken from the group's latest release "The Art of Partying", was filmed by the legendary '80s cult splatter/horror independent film company Troma ...
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM recently entered the studio with producer/guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais to begin recording their new album, "Prevail". The recording process will last five weeks, with vocalist Maurizio Iacono scheduled to record his vocals in September. Commented Dagenais: "I'm happy to say that we are just about done tracking drums for 'Prevail'. I'm so ...
WINDS OF PLAGUE has inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Hailing from Los Angeles, these youngsters have their share of Southern California hardcore roots running in their backyard, though the atmospheric sounds of Scandinavian black metal and classic American metal reign supreme in the bands music, too. "In a scene overwhelmed with fake ...
Fan-filmed video footage of NEVERMORE's performance at this year's installment of the Elsrock Festival, which was held August 25 in Rijssen, The Netherlands, can be viewed below. NEVERMORE members Warrel Dane (vocals) and Jeff Loomis (guitar) were the featured guests on "Metal Shop" on Seattle's KISW 99.9 FM on July 28, 2007. The program is ...
SHAMAN (formerly SHAAMAN) — the revamped Brazilian band featuring drummer Ricardo Confessori alongside guitarist Leo Mancini, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and bassist Fernando Quesada — has posted the cover artwork for its new album, "Immortal", at this location. Due in November via Italy's Scarlet Records, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. ...
