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EDEN'S CURSE To Record First Live DVD/CD At Melodic Rock Fest 2
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:10:47 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE have announced they will be recording their first live DVD and album in the US in May.
The band were...
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - European Tour Dates Announced
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:05:03 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Arizona-based metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have confirmed the following European headlining tour dates in April:
April
1 - De Kelder - Amesfoort, Holland
2 - Dynamo -...
SKYFORGER Confirmed For Germany's Ragnarök Festival 7
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:00:18 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Latvian Pagan Metal kings SKYFORGER have been confirmed for two very special gigs at the seventh edition of the Ragnarök Festival, set to take place...
FEAR FACTORY To Host MTV's Headbangers Ball
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:24:53 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- On the eve of the release of their anxiously-anticipated new album, Mechanize, FEAR FACTORY will be hosting MTV's Headbangers Ball on Monday, February 8th.
Fear...
CORPUS MORTALE Continue Work On New Material
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:14:00 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Copenhagen, Denmark-based death metallers CORPUS MORTALE have issued the following update:
"Album: We're being very creative at the moment and we only need to throw...
BRIAN POSEHN - Members Of ANTHRAX, HATEBREED, LAMB OF GOD Featured On New Album
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:11:21 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Comedian/actor Brian Posehn will release his brand new stand-up album, Fart And Wiener Jokes, on April 27th via Relapse Records.
Fart...
AGE OF DESPAIR Added To KITTIE/GOD FORBID In Raleigh
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:06:32 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- AGE OF DESPAIR - led by guitarist Shawn McCoy of underground legends CONFESSOR - has been added to the KITTIE/GOD FORBID show set for March...
Vesperian Sorrow Working On New Full-Length Album
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:03:57 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Texas metallers Vesperian Sorrow have issued the following update about working on a new album:
"Greetings Vesperian Sorrow Fans, we have officially (finally) started the recording of the new Vesperian Sorrow album. We started last Friday and are half way through the drum tracking process. Kris has been burning the midnight oil every night since... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Singer Mike Muir - "In The Fall, We Have The Actual Suicidal Record Coming Out"
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:26 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Leader Mike Muir from legendary skate/thrash legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES spoke with Gian Erguiza from Frantikmag.com recently about a number of topics including their...
Visions Of Atlantis To Play Metalfest Open Air 2010
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:12 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Visions of Atlantis has issued the following update about appearing at the Metalfest Open Air 2010:
"Hey Guys and Girls! As promised I`ll give you a new Chance for Viewing VoA live before our new album (and new tour) comes out. We`ll be attending this year`s Metalfest in Austria on the 14th of May! For further information just check here to see ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
BLACK BREATH Reveal New Album Details; Announce Tour With CONVERGE
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:00:44 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- BraveWords.com has received the following:
Seattle’s BLACK BREATH have stormed the scene with their uncompromising energy and infectious brutality. The band has played heavily alongside...
Strange Flesh Reveals New Album "In Dog We Lust" Artwork
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:55:21 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Strange Flesh has revealed the album artwork for the new album "In doG We Lust," which can be viewed here. The band has also issued the following update about seeking a new guitarist and recording new material:
"By the end of Feb. the band expects to announce their new 2nd guitarist from the pool of auditioned guys. Got a few surprises coming th... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
THE RED CHORD Replace Drummer; Head Out On Burgers And Bowling Tour
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:52:12 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- THE RED CHORD will be performing with original drummer, Michael Justian at all upcoming shows. Justian has not publicly performed with the group since the...
Warmachine Announces U.S. Tour Dates With W.A.S.P.
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:52:00 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Canadanian metallers Warmachine have announced they will be hitting the road in March alongside W.A.S.P. for a series of U.S. tour dates. The currently confirmed dates are as follows:
03/04/10 Lincolnshire, IL The Cubby Bear
03/05/10 Columbus, OH alrosa villa
03/06/10 Detroit, MI harpos
03/07/10 Middleton, WI scatz nightclub
03/09/10 Foxboro... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
DEVILDRIVER's 'Another Night In London' Video Available
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:46:19 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- DEVILDRIVER's new video, for the track 'Another Night In London', can be seen below. The track is featured on the band's Pray For Villains album.
Earlier...
DIRTY LOOKS Bassist Killed In Barroom Stabbing
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:41:56 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- DIRTY LOOKS bassist Gregory Pianka was killed in a bar stabbing on February 5th, and a 64 year-old male has been arrested. According to
MARDUK's Morgan Håkansson - "We Are Highly Devoted To What We Do"
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:36:31 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- MARDUK's Morgan Håkansson spoke exclusively to Greece's Rockpages during the band's recent concert in Athens. The following is an excerpt:
Q: 2009 was another very busy...
"Five Large Glass Ashtrays And Three Oxygen Tanks" Ordered For AC/DC's Etihad Stadium Show
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:35:38 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Peter Familari from Heraldsun.com.au is reporting:
Legendary rockers AC/DC know exactly what they want when it comes to backstage requests.
Five large glass ashtrays...
SIN CITY SINNERS - Exile On Fremont Street CD Release Party, Live DVD Taping Details Revealed
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:32:29 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- SIN CITY SINNERS, featuring Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT) and Todd Kerns (ex-AGE OF ELECTRIC) along with Rob Cournoyer (RAGING SLAB) and Michael Ellis...
BLUE COUPE Confirm French Live Dates
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:30:32 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- BLUE COUPE featuring original ALICE COOPER BAND member Dennis Dunaway and former BLUE ÖYSTER CULT legends Albert (drums) and Joe (bass) Bouchard, have announced confirmed...
Dakota Rock Fest - LITA FORD, VINCE NEIL, WARRANT Among Confirmed Acts
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:24:18 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Dakota Rock Fest is scheduled for July 22nd - 24th in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds.
Acts confirmed for the festival currently...
BRUCE DICKINSON Hails New SHREDDING THE ENVELOPE Record "A Must Have For Guitar Fans"
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:14:54 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- On the Friday, February 5th edition of BRUCE DICKINSON's BBC Radio Show, Friday Rock Show, the legendary IRON MAIDEN singer hails the new album, The...
50 Days Of DEMON HUNTER Continues; Visit The Official Album Site
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:08:45 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Seattle metallers DEMON HUNTER recently issued the following update:
"In honor of The World Is A Thorn, we are happy to present to you 50...
DAATH Guitarists Complete Solo Record; Commence Songwriting For New Daath Album
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:03:48 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Century Media Records reports:
Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivered on their highly acclaimed latest...
Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Interviewed On Black Night Meditations; Audio Available
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:54:49 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Drummer Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, ex-DEATH, ex-ICED EARTH) called in for a live on-air interview on WSCA 106.1 FM's Black Night Meditations...
Melodic Rock Fest 2 - Y&T, WINGER, W.E.T., DANGER DANGER Among Confirmed Acts
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:50:43 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Melodic Rock Fest 2 is scheduled for May 1st - 2nd at The Roadhouse in Elgin, Illinois (Northwest of downtown Chicago).
Acts confirmed for the festival...
Fates Warning To Reissue Deluxe Edition Of "Parallels"
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:37:56 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Connecticut metallers Fates Warning have announced the release of the deluxe edition of their 1991 album "Parallels." Fans can get their hands on this new take on the album on March 16th, 2010. The deluxe edition has been completely re-mastered and contains over 3 hours of music and live footage. James LaBrie of Dream Theater also makes a guest app... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Wuthering Heights Reveals New Album "Salt" Details
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:28:56 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Wuthering Heights have announced that their upcoming fifth full-length album will be titled "Salt." The album was recorded at Jailhouse Studios, Denmark by Tommy Hansen (Helloween TNT, Jorn) who also plays the Hammond organ. The cover artwork and a free MP3 of the track "The Desperate Poet" off the new album is also available for download at this l... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Icarus Witch Touring Alongside Paul Di'Anno
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:22:14 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Pittsburgh's traditional metal act Icarus Witch is on the road right now alongside original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno. Icarus Witch are not only direct support for the full tour, but are also acting as the backing band for Di'Anno's full set, taking on double-duty every night of the tour. There has been a venue change for the San Antonio, T... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Lion's Share To Play RockWeekend Festival 2010
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:06:14 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Swedish melodic metal act Lion's Share is confirmed for the RockWeekend festival this summer together with bands such as Astral Doors, Saxon, Deep Purple, Sepultura, Twisted Sister, and more. The festival takes place from July 8th - 10th, 2010. More info on the festival can be found here.
Lion's Share is currently offer a free download of the fi... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
KORN Announce 2010 Canadian Tour
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:04:35 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- American metal icons KORN have announced they will embark on a cross-Canada tour this spring, beginning March 29 in Vancouver, and ending April 6 in...
WOE OF TYRANTS Unveil Album Title, Release Date For Third Album
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:02:15 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Metal Blade Records reports:
WOE OF TYRANTS spent the entirety of 2009 criss-crossing the US on a multitude of tours. After the grueling schedule came...
Mourning Beloveth Confirmed For Hell's Pleasure Festival
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:59:13 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Ireland's Mourning Beloveth is the latest act to be confirmed for this years installment of the Hell's Pleasure Festival, which takes place in Pößneck, Germany on July 23rd and 24th, 2010. The other currently confirmed bands include: Count Raven, Destroyer 666, Grave Miasma, In Solitude, Kaamos, Pentacle, Repugnant, Sadistic Intent, The Wounded Kin... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
TESTAMENT Announce VIP Packages For Tour With MEGADETH, EXODUS, SLAYER
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:55:30 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Bay Area Thrash Legends TESTAMENT have one hell of a year on tap.
Starting March 1st, Testament is direct support on MEGADETH's Rust In Peace...
UNLEASHED - New Album Release Dates Confirmed
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:53:51 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED's new album, As Yggdrasil Trembles, will be released on March 19th in Europe and April 6th in North America via Nuclear...
Gibson Introduces SAMMY HAGAR Red Rocker Les Paul
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:50:06 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Gibson have introduced the SAMMY HAGAR Red Rocker Les Paul. A press release reads as follows:
Through a career that spans stints with MONTROSE, VAN HALEN,...
Mastodon Announces Headlining U.S. Tour Dates
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:40:04 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Atlanta, Georgia based metal outfit Mastodon has announced that they will be heading out on the road in April for a headlining tour in support of their latest album, "Crack The Skye." Joining them on the tour will be Between The Buried And Me, Baroness and Valient Thorr. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this friday (12th.)
The tour dates are... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Korn Announces Canadian Tour Dates With Five Finger Death Punch
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:28:30 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Nu metal pioneers Korn has announced that they will be heading up north for a headlining tour of Canada next month. Joining them on the trek will be Five Finger Death Punch, who are currently promoting their latest studio album, "War Is The Answer" and Stillwell, the side project of Korn bass player Fieldy and underground rapper Q Unique, who are e... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
DREAM THEATER Set For Tour Of South America, Mexico
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:28:25 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Progressive rock titans DREAM THEATER - James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass), John Petrucci (guitar, vocals), Mike Portnoy (drums, percussion, vocals) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards,...
Pathology Begins Recording New Album And Announces Line-Up Changes
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:16:03 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Recently signed to Victory Records, San Diego?s Pathology will enter Doubletime Studios today to record their label debut. Upon completion of the tracks, the album will be mixed in March by Hate Eternal guitarist Erik Rutan at his Mana Studios for a projected early summer release.
?We are excited to be working with such a death metal legend,? st... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Soil Announces New U.S. Tour Dates With Smile Empty Soul
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:12:04 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Chicago's SOiL will be embarking on a series of U.S. tour dates alongside Smile Empty Soul in March. SOiL bassist Tim King commented on the tour: ?It?s a great feeling getting back on tour throughout the U.S. virtually hitting every market. We are also looking forward to touring with Smile Empty Soul, whom I have been a fan of for years. Come out a... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Woe Of Tyrants Reveals New Album "Threnody" Details
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:07:14 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Woe Of Tyrants have announced that their upcoming album will be titled "Threnody." The new album will be released worldwide on April 13th via Metal Blade while the band will be on the road with Overkill and Vader. SiriusXM Liquid Metal listeners will be treated to an exclusive premiere of the first single, "Creatures Of The Mire," on Friday, Februa... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
SKELETONWITCH To Play Two Free Scion Shows This Week
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:05:09 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Blackened-thrash overlords SKELETONWITCH will play two free Scion shows this week; Wednesday the 10th in Atlanta and Thursday the 11th in Los Angeles. The Ohio...
DARKTHRONE To Release Circle The Wagons
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:59:33 -0500
BraveWords.com - Where Metal Lives!:- Norway's DARKTHRONE will welcome a new decade with a new album, to be released on Peaceville Records. Circle The Wagons, a creative feast of metal...
Vreid Announces New European Festival Appearances
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:52:40 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Norway's Vreid has issued the following update about adding extra festival appearances:
"We are happy to announce 3 more shows for first half of spring 2010. On April 16th we will play at Turock in Essen, Germany together with Nactmystium + support. Shows with special guest: On 29th of April we will be playing at W2 in Den Bosch, Holland, and on... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Unearthing The Metal Underground: The Bay Area Metal Scene
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:22:07 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Each week in "Unearthing the Metal Underground," we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. This week I am spreading the word from the San Francisco Bay Area metal scene.
The Bay Area's metal legacy began with the '80s thrash scene, which gave birth to Metallica, Exodus, Testam... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Landmine Marathon Debuts New Song, "Exist," Online For Free Download
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:43:22 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Landmin Marathon and Brooklyn Vegan have made a new song, "Exist" (edit), available for free download. The song comes off the band's latest album, "Sovereign Descent," which is due out March 16, 2010 via Prosthetic Records.
"Sovereign Descent" was recorded at guitarist Ryan Butler's Arcane Digital Recording Studios, where he's recorded past effo... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
Valgard Posts New Album, "Elements," Online For Free Download
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:35:51 -0500
Metal Underground . com:- Belgian metal band Valgard has released their latest album, "Elements," online for free download from the band's official web site. Valgard "mixes folk metal, black metal and power metal into a steaming cocktail with melodic keys." Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
MEGADETH Rejoined By Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:15:03 -0500
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News:- MEGADETH founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Drummer Quits
Posted:Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:07:09 -0500
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News:- Barbaranne Wylde, wife and co-manager of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde, has confirmed that drummer Craig Nunenmacher has left BLACK LABEL SOCIETY.