German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA are finalizing the mixing process for their new album, “Caledonia“, tentatively due in October via Armageddon Music. The follow-up to 2005’s “Command to Charge” was recorded at Gernhart Records studio in Siegburg, Germany and features artwork by Kris Verwimp.

Pamela Moore, the voice of “Sister Mary” from QUEENSRЕёCHE‘s legendary concept album “Operation: Mindcrime” and its sequel, “Operation: Mindcrime II“, has finally released her long-awaited new solo album, “Stories from a Blue Room“. The CD, which was produced by Neil Kernon (QUEENSRЕёCHE, NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE), features guest appearances by Michael Wilton (QUEENSRЕёCHE, SOULBENDER), Jeff […]

According to MaidenNorway.com, the artwork for “The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg“, the first single from the new IRON MAIDEN album, “A Matter of Life and Death“, has been posted online on the IMOC (Iron Maiden Online Club) forum.

Joseph Rose of Crave Music recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow:Crave Music: Do you ever get a chance to just go back and listen to the PANTERA albums? Do you have a favorite one?Vinnie Paul: “My favorite one is ‘Vulgar Display Of Power’. […]

A live recording of DARK FUNERAL‘s set from their recent European tour (recorded by P3 Live on February 2, 2006 at Klubben in Stockholm, Sweden) was broadcast on the Swedish national radio channel P3 last night (July 27). For those who missed it, the show will be streamed until August 3 — at this location.

Former MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted vocals) and B.War (a.k.a. Roger “Bogge” Svensson bass) have changed the name of their new project to ELIZIUM from the previously announced REBELANGELS. According to reports, the name change was implemented because “the old name doesn’t really go well anymore with the music they play nowadays.”

Polish death metallers DECAPITATED have uploaded their video for the track “Day 69” at this location. The song comes off the group’s latest CD, “Organic Hallucinosis“, which was released in February via Earache Records.

Former CRADLE OF FILTH/DIMMU BORGIR and current BENEDICTION drummer Nick Barker joined TESTAMENT on stage for a special rendition of the Bay Area thrash classic “Over the Wall” during their headlining appearance at Rio’s in Bradford, England on Tuesday, July 25. Watch a low-quality video clip of the performance at YouTube.com.

A brand-new ANATHEMA track, entitled “A Simple Mistake“, has been made available for download at this location.

Swedish/Greek melodic death metal outfit NIGHTRAGE has posted a live clip of its performance at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden on April 14, 2006 at YouTube.com.