Belgian melodic death metallers GARDEN OF DECAY have parted ways with founding member, female singer Claude Remacle, due to musical differences. The band will continue as a five-piece with only male vocalist Quentin.GARDEN OF DECAY have also announced plans to head into a slightly different musical direction, integrating some new influences like progressive metal and […]

According to a posting at www.maiden-serbia.org, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera (ex-SEPULTURA) and NUCLEAR ASSAULT/ex-BRUTAL TRUTH/S.O.D. bassist Danny Lilker will be taking part in a jam session at the Exit Fest in Novi Sad, Serbia on July 7. No further details are currently available.

В  Bassist Michael LePond of the progressive metal band SYMPHONY X — who were recently forced to cancel a couple of European festival appearances after LePond was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease (an inflammatory bowel disorder) SYMPHONY X are currently working on the follow-up to 2002’s “The Odyssey”, tentatively due this fall. The band expect to […]

Satyricon will reissue their 1999 album, Rebel Extravaganza, July 25. The record will be remixed and feature three bonus tracks: “Nemesis Divina (Clean Version Mix)” and “Blessed From Below (Melancholy Oppression Longing),” as well as a cover of Sarcofago‘s “I.N.R.I.” В 

Ozzy Osbourne has been honoured for his contribution to the music industry at a glittering prize ceremony. BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy and his wife, Sharon who shared the award, attended the star-studded Silver Clef Awards ceremony at London’s Park Lane Hilton.

Former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera has formed a brand new project with hardcore Brooklyn “death rapper” NECRO. Cavalera had previously appeared on the song “Necrotura” off NECRO‘s “The Circle of Tyrants” CD. Igor Cavalera will be joining Necro on stage on August 26, 2006 at the Nokia Theatre in New York City to perform “Necrotura” […]

MIKEYLA FEATURING THE METAL FORCES, the collaboration between 19-year-old Swedish pop singer Mikeyla and a several acclaimed metal musicians — including former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch, Ronny Milianowicz (DIONYSUS), Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL), and Ralf Scheepers (PRIMAL FEAR) — has entered the Swedish chart at position No. 7 with its single, entitled “Glorious”. […]

Australia’s The Bulletin is reporting that feuding gangs armed with spears and machetes — and named after such heavy metal bands and albums as Judas Priest, Cowboys From Hell and Fear Factory — have run amok at the biggest Aboriginal settlement in Australia, destroying homes and terrifying families hiding from the violence. Read more at […]

According to San Diego Superior Court’s website MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine filed for the dissolution of his marriage to Pamela Mustaine on May 26, 2006. Dave Mustaine married Pamela Anne Casselberry in 1991 and together they have one son, Justis, born in 1992, and a daughter, Electra, born in 1998. MEGADETH are currently working on […]

Sounds of the Underground Tour has once again combined forces with Hot Topic to release an exclusive CD/DVD. This limited-edition collection will be available in select stores beginning June 20 and Hot Topic nationwide by June 27. The two CDs feature a total of 22 tracks from not only bands on the tour, but also […]