Sweden’s metal masters HammerFall, who parted ways with bassist Magnus Rosen a month ago, have found his replacement. The word goes about the original band member Fredrik Larsson who decided to rejoin his former colleagues.

Except for reuniting with his main band Extreme,В vocalist Gary Cherone has started a new band called Hurtsmile. The quartet’s line-up is completed by the singer’s brother Markus Cherone, Joe Pessia of Dramagods, and Dana Spellman. You can already check out and download three of Hurtsmile’s tracks on www.myspace.com/hurtsmile.

Oasis mainman Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he already has songs for a solo album. “The thing about a solo record is the time to do one is between Oasis world tours, because you’d have a good couple of years”, Noel said. The musician also added that Oasis have already written most of the stuff […]

US technical industrial metallers Daath are to have their song “Dead on the Dance Floor” remixed by Danny Lohner, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson and A Perfect Circle. The track comes off the sextet’s new album “The Hinderers”, which was released via Roadrunner Records in the end of March.

Velvet Revolver – the super-group featuring Scott Weiland (vocals), Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), Dave Kushner (guitar), and Matt Sorum (drums) – have revealed the front cover artwork for their long-awaited second studio album, “Libertad”. You can view it below. The follow-up to the quintet’s hit debut album, “Contraband” (2004), shall most probably appear in […]

The Italian goth metal sextet Lacuna Coil have just released their new single, “Within Me” (view cover in the left), from their current full-length album “Karmacode”. The video for the song can already be watched on the group’s official MySpace profile.

British heavy metal veterans Saxon shall release their new single, “If I Was You”, on April 16 via SPV Records. All proceeds from the MCD, which is meant to be a statement against guns, will be split equally between The Non-Violence Foundation and The Gun Control Network. “If I Was You” comes off Saxon’s current […]

Finland’s monster metal finest Lordi have begun filming a horror movie, set for release before Christmas, vocalist Mr. Lordi (real name – Tomi Putaansuu) has told Reuters. After completing work on the film, Lordi plan to start composing new songs with the aim of producing a new album by late 2008.

Slipknot are to start work on a new album before the end of the year. The songwriting process shall start immediately after the Iowa band membrs finish their touring with their side-projects (Corey Taylor and James Root with Stone Sour, Sid Wilson as DJ Starscream, Joey Jordison with Ministry, Paul Gray with Reggie & The […]

The American metalcore sextet Bleeding Through has parted ways with guitarist Scott Donaugh. A replacement has been immediately found in the face of Jona Weinhofer, who left his band I Killed The Prom Queen because of this. As a result, I Killed The Prom Queen have split up…