Veteran Polish extreme metallers VADER have made their cover of the SLAYER classic “Raining Blood” available for download via their official web site. The song appears on the Japanese version of VADER‘s new album, “Impressions in Blood“, which came out a few days ago via Marqueee/Avalon. The CD features artwork by Greek artist Seth (ROTTING […]

According to Century Media Records‘ official release schedule, a new ICED EARTH DVD, entitled “Alive in Athens“, is slated for release on October 31. The set is believed to contain video footage recorded during the band’s 1999 two-night appearance at at the Rodon Club in Athens, Greece which previously resulted in a two-disc live CD […]

The cover artwork for AEROSMITH‘s upcoming best-of collection, “Devil’s Got a New Disguise“, has been revealed. Due on October 10 via Columbia, “Devil’s Got a New Disguise” takes its title from one of two new songs that will be included on the 16-track album. The rest of the set will be a “pared down” single-disc […]

According to ContactMusic.com, former SCORPIONS bassist Ralph Rieckermann has signed on to score new horror movie “Brotherhood of Blood“. The German rocker is making a name for himself as a horror film composer — he has also scored spoof movie “Drive-Thru”. Rieckermann says, “I love horror movies, and I love to work on them. I […]

In a recent interview with Revolver magazine (web site), IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke about some of his favorite songs off the band’s new CD, “A Matter of Life and Death“, which is scheduled for release in North America on September 5 via Sanctuary Records.“These Colours Don’t Run“:Bruce: “It’s about what motivates soldiers and […]

Juliette and the Licks have announced details of their comeback.The Hollywood actress and her band release new single ‘Hot Kiss’ on September 26.The single is backed with new songs ‘Inside The Cage’ and ‘Lucky For You’ across the two formats.‘Lucky For You’ is exclusive to the single and features a guest performance from Dave Grohl […]

DRY KILL LOGIC has posted another new song, entitled “4039“, on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group’s follow-up to 2004’s “The Dead and Dreaming“, entitled “Of Vengeance and Violence“, which is scheduled for release on September 19.

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will release their new album, “Secret Society“, in Japan on November 18 via JVC/Victor Entertainment Inc. The CD will be issued in Europe on October 27. A U.S. release date has not yet been announced. “Secret Society” track listing: 01. Secret Society02. Always The Pretenders03. Love Is Not The Enemy04. […]

THE BLACK CROWES keyboardist Eddie Harsch has left the band, citing “personal issues.”Harsch, who at 49 was the oldest member of the Chris Robinson-fronted band, has played with THE BLACK CROWES since 1991, according to the World Entertainment News Network.Harsch is to be replaced by Rob Clores.A statement from the band reads: “We want to […]

Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN will re-release its seventh studio album, “See You on the Other Side“, on September 26 in an expanded edition. The new version will include a “Chopped and Screwed” remix EP, live tracks, bonus DVD footage and more. “See You on the Other Side” was originally issued last December and has […]