Slayer‘s Tom Araya has had a minor gallbladder operation. But this does mean that the start of the ‘Unholy Alliance’ US tour, headlined by Slayer, has been postponed until June 10. Also on the bill are Lamb Of God, Children Of Bodom and Mastodon.

Nine Inch Nails mainman Trent Reznor is currently working songs with poet/rapper Saul Williams. These are expected to be used by the latter on his next album, due out in ’07.

’80s melodic hard rockers Winger have re-formed, and are planning to release a new studio album in October, through Frontiers. Three original members are in the new-look band – bassist/vocalist Kip Winger, guitarist Reb Beach and drummer Rod Morgenstein. They’re joined by guitarist/vocalist John Roth keyboard player Cenk Eroglu. Expect a full world tour to […]

The Tuska Festival in Finland have now confirmed the line-up for the event, which happens from June 30 to July 2: June 30 – Anathema, Arch Enemy, Sonata Arctica, Mokoma, Suburban Tribe, DragonForce, Wintersun, Deathstars, Impaled Nazarene. July 1 – Venom, Opeth, Diablo, Amorphis, Nine, Epica, Stam1na, Norther, Metsat? Kalmah, The Scourger, Pain Confessor, April. […]

The Manic Street Preachers front man James Dean Bradfield will release his debut album ‘The Great Western’ on July 24 and precede it with the single ‘That’s No Way To Tell A Lie’ on July 10.The album also sees a contribution from Nicky Wire who wrote the lyrics for ‘Bad Boys And Painkillers’ and a […]

Former Prong guitarist Atron has temporarily joined Society 1. This will allow the band to carry on touring and recording, while regular guitarist Slin is on the road with the Revolting Cocks.

Original singer Tobey Torres has re-joined Snake River Conspiracy. She replaces Martina Axen, who departed for personal reasons.

Axl Rose has broken his silence about the band’s long, long overdue new album, ‘Chinese Democracy’. The singer now says it’ll be out in the Autumn. Don’t hold your breath.

Former I Mother Earth frontman Edwin is releasing his third solo album, Try This At Home. The 13-song disc is slated for an August 15th release on Linus Entertainment/Universal Music Canada. Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is on several tracks, including ‘Never Over’ which should be a single.

Murder One will suppРѕrt Raging Speedhorn at the Yeovil Ski Lodge on May 26. Murder One‘s debut album, ‘Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid’ is due to be released on May 29th.