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A teaser video promoting Pink Floyd‘s forthcoming ‘Immersion Edition’ box set edition of their classic 1979 album ‘The Wall’ has been posted online. Due Feb. 28, the seven-disc ‘Wall’ super-deluxe collection follows in the footsteps of the comprehensive ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ box sets, and, in addition to the […]

Umea’s NAGLFAR have revealed the cover artwork of their upcoming album ‘Téras’ – the band’s first studio release since 2007. Responsible for the artwork is Niklas Sundin of Dark Tranquillity, who has already provided bands such as In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates and many others with artworks. The album cover only shows a […]

Los Angeles based hardcore band, Strife, will be heading down to Brazil this week to start recording a brand new full length record. They have enlisted long time friend, Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy) to play drums on the album. The album is being produced by Terror’s Nick Jett (Take Offense, Lionheart). The Album will […]

Although he somehow kept it under wraps for nearly a month, it was discovered that Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested after police discovered narcotics on him. Things seem to be spiraling out of ‘Control’ for Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin. A couple of months ago we reported that Scantlin and his super-hot […]

Acoustic comedy-metal titans TENACIOUS D are set to release their first album since 2006. Singer-guitarists Jack Black and Kyle Gass have announced that Rise of the Fenix is due to come out in May, according to NME. The record will be the D’s third album, following The Pick of Destiny in ’06 and the group’s self-titled […]

A week ago, we reported that Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante left the band’s tour to be with his terminally ill mother. Today, Benante informed fans that his mother passed away. The stickman wrote a tribute to his mom on his official website and also noted that he would return to Anthrax’s lineup for their New […]

SLAYER in 2008 joined forces with O’Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band’s distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets launched under the name of RockHard, and were sold at all Cycle Gear locations and at finer motorcycle dealerships […]

Frontman with Fun Lovin’ Criminals and BBC 6Music radio DJ Huey Morgan will play his debut solo show next week in London. Morgan will perform at O2 Academy 2 Islington on February 10. He took to Twitter to announce the news, writing: “Is doing my FIRST ever solo show @ the Academy 2 Islington on […]

METALLICA are tantalizing fans with a new video clip that promises a big announcement from the band this coming Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11AM PT. What can it be? Another collaborative album with Lou Reed? We don’t think so! Whatever it is, it seems to be geared toward a big concert announcement. The 34-second ‘Save […]

Actor Ben Gazzara has died aged 81. The New York-born performer, known for his portrayal of brooding tough guys, was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and passed away on Friday (Feb 3) at Bellevue Hospital Centre, New York, with members of his family at his side. His career began on stage in the 1950s, and went […]