Dry Kill Logic will be releasing a new EP/DVD, entitled “The Magellen Complex“, on June 27 via Psychodrama / Repossession Records. The CD contains cover versions of Guns n’ Roses’ “It’s So Easy” and Danzig’s “Dirty Black Summer”, plus an original track called “From Victim To Killer” that will be included on Dry Kill Logic‘s […]

Stream Of Passion, the new band featuring Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen, will release their live double CD and DVD, entitled “Live in the Real World”. The tracklisting is as follows: 01. Intro 02. Spellbound 03. Passion 04. Waracle 05. Wherever You Are 06. Computer Eyes 07. Calliopeia08. Valley Of The Queens 09. Haunted10. The Charm […]

After Forever‘s former record label, Transmission Records, has announced plans to release a two-disc compilation album containing the best songs from the band’s first ten years of existence, plus previously unreleased material, non-album tracks, alternate takes, rarities and previously unreleased remixed versions. Included you will find collaborations with such guest musicians as Sharon den Adel […]

Arch Enemy are to release a double disc DVD in August. Called ‘Live Apocalypse’, most of the footage was shot at The Forum in London during December 2004, although there are also three songs filmed in Manchester last December.

Megadeth have a new deal in place. It’s with Roadrunner. The band are currently working on a new, as yet untitled album.

Firebird, featuring former Napalm Death/Carcass guitarist Bill Steer, release new album ‘Hot Wings’ in early July. This will be on the Rise Above label.

Dave Baksh, guitarist with Sum 41, has left the Canadian punks. He intends to concentrate on his other band, Brown Brigade. They’re said to have a more classic metal approach.

Opeth have a new drummer. He’s Martin Axenrot, who takes over from Martin Lopez. The latter has decided to leave the Swedish band, because of ongoing health problems.

No Doubt have begun work on their new album. Members Tony Kanal, Tom Durmont and Adrian Young are currently working on demos without the presence of singer Gwen Stefani because she is the late stages of her pregnancy.The album with be the first new material from the band since 2001’s ‘Rock Steady’.

The Damned are to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album ‘Damned Damned Damned’ by performing the record in its entirety at London’s 100 Club on July 6. Joining original members Brian James (guitar) and Rat Scabies (drums) will be none other than Amen frontman Casey Chaos.