German melodic metallers MOB RULES have finalized the track listing for their new album, “Ethnolution A.D.“, due on October 23 in Europe (October 20 in Germany). Produced once again by Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK’S BEARD, OASIS), the CD marks the recording debut with the group of guitarist Sven LГјdke (ex-MURDER ONE) and bassist Markus […]

A professionally shot video clip of STONE SOUR performing the track “Hell & Consequences” at the Summer Sonic festival in Tokyo, Japan on August 12 has been made available for streaming at this location.In other news, STONE SOUR‘s video for the song “30/30-150” can now be voted into the German MTV “TRL” chart. To vote […]

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess‘s live concert footage from his 2004 Keyfest show is now available on DVD. This solo synth and piano concert includes improvisations and performances from his solo and DREAM THEATER albums, including “Stream of Consciousness”, “Time Crunch”, “Screaming Head”, “In the Name of God” and “Ra”.For more information, click here.

DEICIDE‘s brand new brutal offering, “The Stench of Redemption“, can now be downloaded at the MP3 download site www.metaltracks.com. This also includes the hard-to-find bonus track “Black Night” (DEEP PURPLE cover). This precedes the release date of the album, which is due in stores on Tuesday, August 22 (one day earlier internationally) via Earache Records.

Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has given up hopes of ever opening the Museum of Justice and Oddities (MOJO) he first announced in 2002. Davis intended to create the shrine to house his extensive collection of memorabilia relating to serial killers and gangsters. Among the items in Davis‘collection are a suit worn […]

Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE have entered Desert Moon Recording Studios in Anaheim, California to begin recording their new album, “Patents of Control“. The follow-up to 2005’s “Lies In Black” (Lion Music) is being produced by RESISTANCE and Patrick Miller, with the final mix set to be handled by famed producer Neil Kernon (QUEENSRЕёCHE, NEVERMORE, […]

Metal Heaven has set an October 27 European release date for the new RIOT album, entitled “Army of One“. The first pressing of the CD will be available as a slipcase edition.“Army of One” was released in Japan on July 17 via the Toshiba-EMI label. Check out the cover artwork below: “Army of One” track […]

Video footage of CARNIVORE performing at this year’s Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany has been posted online at this location (CARNIVORE appears about 15 minutes into the video).

JUDAS PRIEST‘s classic track “Breaking the Law” is among the songs appearing on Vivendi Games’ Sierra Entertainment division’s “Scarface: The World Is Yours“, due in October for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC platforms. Other songs chosen to enliven the 190s setting include DEBBIE HARRY‘s “Rush Rush” and BETH ANDERSON‘s “Dance Dance Dance” from the film […]

San Francisco Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD have set “The Blackening” as the title of their sixth studio album, tentatively due in early 2007 via Roadrunner Records. The group will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, CA on Monday, August 21 to begin tracking the effort, with vocalist/guitarist Robert Flynn returning to the producer’s chair, […]