Portugal’s HEAVENWOOD, who are due to release their new album, Abyss Masterpiece, via Listenable Records on February 28th, 2011, have revealed the covera art for the record. It was developed and realized by Matthew Vickerstaff of Darkwave Art. Guitarist Bruno Silva comments: “The band is very delighted with the work done by Matthew Vickerstaff. He […]

AsВ previously reported Kyuss Lives! will be touring Europe in the Spring. The project featuring three former members of Kyuss, are planning to record together. The band – vocalist John Garcia, bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Brant Bjork, plus guitarist Bruno Feverey – intend to follow up their touring commitments next year with a new studio […]

The current lineup of Brazilian groove-metallers Sepultura have released a strong-worded statement saying there are no plans to reunite with founding members Max and Igor Cavalera. Max Cavalera, who left the band in 1996, has been in the press on a number of occasions in recent months, saying a gathering of the original lineup is […]

Floridian progressive metal band Cynic has announced the departure of guitarist Tymon Kruidenier and bassist Robin Zielhorst. Remaining members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert have issued the following explanation: “We’re announcing a change in the band’s lineup this winter. After much soul-searching and discussion, Cynic will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon […]

Amorphis has issued the following statement about being joined on stage by all the band’s former members during a recent show in Helsinki: “Greetings from Tavastia, Helsinki! This photo was taken after the sold-out show last Thursday, where Amorphis were joined by all former band members from throughout the past 20 years. From left to […]

If you’re a film buff, you’re probably already aware that the nominees for the 2011 Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. If you’re not up on your movie news, now you know. What hopefully won’t get lost amidst all the news stories about the seven nominations The King’s Speech got is that Trent Reznor‘s […]

This is a result of the promoter’s failure to submit payment for cleaning services for the 3-day Sonisphere festival at the “Vassil Levski” stadium this past June. This news just in courtesy of the 24 hrs daily, citing Sofia mayor Yordanka Fandukova. “City Council won’t allow any future Balkan Entertainment events to take place in […]

Former Dio guitarist Craig Goldy has told British Classic Rock magazineВ that he’s put together a new band, with what he describes as “having the Holy Shit factor”. Joining him in this project are vocalist Chas West (Bonham), bassist Sean McNabb (Quiet Riot, Great White) and drummer Gary Holland (Great White). “The idea is to put […]

George Clinton has filed a copyright lawsuit against members of the Black Eyed Peas, UMG Recordings and Cherry Hill Music for allegedly sampling his song ‘(Not Just) Knee Deep’ on a Grammy-award nominated album. According to the complaint, filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Clinton’s song wound up in remixes of […]

German guitar legend Michael Schenker (Michael Shenker Group, former UFO and Scorpions) has announced that he has formed a new band named, Strangers In The Night with UFO bass player Pete Way, former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell and singer Michael Voss. The band are currently in a studio in Brighton, England working on their debut […]