AsВ previously reported Kyuss Lives! will be touring Europe in the Spring. The project featuring three former members of Kyuss, are planning to record together. The band – vocalist John Garcia, bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Brant Bjork, plus guitarist Bruno Feverey – intend to follow up their touring commitments next year with a new studio […]

The current lineup of Brazilian groove-metallers Sepultura have released a strong-worded statement saying there are no plans to reunite with founding members Max and Igor Cavalera. Max Cavalera, who left the band in 1996, has been in the press on a number of occasions in recent months, saying a gathering of the original lineup is […]

Floridian progressive metal band Cynic has announced the departure of guitarist Tymon Kruidenier and bassist Robin Zielhorst. Remaining members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert have issued the following explanation: “We’re announcing a change in the band’s lineup this winter. After much soul-searching and discussion, Cynic will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon […]

Amorphis has issued the following statement about being joined on stage by all the band’s former members during a recent show in Helsinki: “Greetings from Tavastia, Helsinki! This photo was taken after the sold-out show last Thursday, where Amorphis were joined by all former band members from throughout the past 20 years. From left to […]

George Clinton has filed a copyright lawsuit against members of the Black Eyed Peas, UMG Recordings and Cherry Hill Music for allegedly sampling his song ‘(Not Just) Knee Deep’ on a Grammy-award nominated album. According to the complaint, filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Clinton’s song wound up in remixes of […]

German guitar legend Michael Schenker (Michael Shenker Group, former UFO and Scorpions) has announced that he has formed a new band named, Strangers In The Night with UFO bass player Pete Way, former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell and singer Michael Voss. The band are currently in a studio in Brighton, England working on their debut […]

Gorillaz have said that news reports about bassist Paul Simonon being taken to hospital in Sydney and suffering from a stroke are incorrect. Several Australian websites including Timeoutsydney.com reported that he had suffered a stroke yesterday (December 13). Gorillaz’ spokesperson told NME that the reports were false and Simonon was “fine”. Gorillaz are currently on […]

Megadeth main man Dave Mustaine and former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz are making an album together. Mustaine revealed the news to New Zealand’s 3news.co.nz and said that Spitz invited him to work on the record, which will be released under the moniker Deuxmonkey. “He was working on a little side-project I’d heard a while ago […]

The Big Four are to be the main attraction at the Sonisphere Festival on Friday, July 8. Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax will be appearing together in the UK for the first time at Kenbworth Park on the first day of the event. Says Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich: “As soon as the Big Four gigs […]

STEEL PANTHER is getting into the spirit of the season: “Here’s a free download of ‘Sexy Santa’ for those who have been naughty all year long! See, being naughty does pay off. And hey, at least it’s better than last year’s gift… Herpes. Merry XXXMAS everyone!”