GRAVE DIGGER posted an update on the band’s activities for 2012, which includes a new album tentatively scheduled for August 2012, as well as a tour of Brazil with country mates Blind Guardian. In a post on Facebook, singer Chris Boltendahl stated: “Since last November we work on brand new songs. 10 compositions are completely done […]

On April 14th, US prog-metal legends FATES WARNING will be performing in São Paulo, Brazil as very special guests to QUEENSRŸCHE. FATES WARNING have now confirmed that Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) will be once again joining the band as stand-in drummer on their show in Brazil. The band states: “We’re […]

German thrash titans KREATOR just revealed the title of the bands upcoming album: ‘Phantom Antichrist’.   The album is currently being produced at the famous Fascination Street Studio with renowned producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, SOILWORK, DEVIN TOWNSEND, AMON AMARTH) in Örebro, Sweden. ‘Phantom Antichrist’ marks the bands debut for Nuclear Blast and is set […]

After parting ways in 2006, The Darkness are back and have unleashed the first song from their upcoming new album — click through to watch the animated video for ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.’ Blending their trademark late 70′s/mid-80′s glam rock sound and their flare for comedic videos, The Darkness have managed to pick up […]

MASTODON recently announced that they will hit the road for a spring North American tour in support of their current album, The Hunter, which was released by Reprise Records in September. The tour kicks off on April 4th in Portland, ME, and visits more than 30 cities in the US and Canada before wrapping up […]

Italian goth metallers LACUNA COIL are confirmed to play in Sofia on 2 June – the first day of  LOUD FESTIVAL 2012! BEHEMOTH and W.A.S.P. are also on the bill with MESHUGGAH, ANNIHILATOR and SLAYER playing on the second day – 3 june.   LACUNA COIL’s brand new albu More bands will be announced soon. Two day tikets priced 99 BGN […]

Anathema will return in April with Weather Systems, their brand new studio album. Weather Systems is the follow-up to 2010’s We’re Here Because We’re Here. That album featured prominently in numerous end-of-year polls and the producer, Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), has described it as ‘definitely among the best albums I’ve ever had the pleasure to […]

Cassidy, guitarist and co-founder of D.R.I., is recovering in hospital after complications, including infection, following his colectomy surgery earlier this year. A colectomy, for those not well versed in such matters, is the complete removal of one’s colon. Blabbermouth are reporting that Cassidy’s doctors have pinpointed the infection, and while he is likely be released […]

The Darkness are currently working on a come back album. And they provide a free dowload today. The new song is called Nothing’s Going To Stop Us, and will be available from 2pm UK time on Wednesday, February 1, for free HERE. The band will be headling the Big Top Stage at the Isle Of […]

A long-lost guitar solo originally recorded for ‘Here Comes the Sun’ has been discovered after more than 40 years. NME reports that George Harrison’s solo, which was ultimately left off the 1969 single, was unearthed by his son Dhani Harrison, as well as Beatles producer George Martin and his son Giles Martin during a visit […]