Finnish “melodic death-rock” band CALMSITE has split up due to “personal differences and lack of motivation,” according to a press release.CALMSITE released two albums during its eight-year existence: “The Erector” (2004) and “Elvisdeath” (2005). For more information, visit www.calmsite.com.

Due to ongoing circumstances and issues in vocalist Dan Tyrantor‘s personal life, he has resigned from Chicago’s USURPER. The remaining four members will indefinately continue as a four-piece, with guitarist Rick Scythe and bassist Jon Necromancer taking over the vocal duties. USURPER is still confirmed and will perform at both the Minneapolis Mayhem 3 festival […]

Swedish melodic metallers NOSTRADAMEUS have posted the following message on their official web site:“Well, the recording of the fifth NOSTRADAMEUS album, ‘Pathway‘, is finished. We used the same studio as we did with ‘Hellbound‘. [At] the moment we are working [on] the cover of the album [with] Derek Gores, also the same guy we used […]

DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie will record a guest appearance on one track on the upcoming solo album from drummer John Macaluso (TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER), entitled “John Macaluso’s Union Radio – The Radio Waves Goodbye“. The CD is scheduled for release in November via Lion Music. Other guest musicians set to […]

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have completed work on their new album, “Warball“, due in October via Mascot Records. The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and Juan J. Orteaga and includes lead-guitar contributions from Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Thaen Rassmussen (ANVIL CHORUS). The group’s […]

German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA will release their new album, “Caledonia“, on November 17 via Armageddon Music. The follow-up to 2005’s “Command to Charge” was recorded at Gernhart Records studio in Siegburg, Germany and features artwork by Kris Verwimp. According to the band, “‘Caledonia’ adopts the lyrical concept of ancient Scottish history, which explains song […]

GODSMACK members Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin, along with former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and MOTLEY CRUE singer Vince Neil, are featured in the new video from illusionist/escapologist/stunt performer Criss Angel, entitled “MF2“. The clip can be viewed at YouTube.com.“MF2” is the first single from Angel‘s new album, “Criss Angel: Mindfreak“, which is the official […]

MANOWAR will release a new single, “The Sons of Odin“, in October 2006, followed by a full-length DVD containing the historic Earthshaker Fest 2005 performance in November. Fans can soon expect more details about the release date of the new studio album, entitled “Gods of War“.

On October 10, TRIVIUM will release its third album, “The Crusade“. The follow-up to 2005’s “Ascendancy” was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, FL, just outside of Orlando. Once again produced by TRIVIUM and Jason Suecof, the CD is “a dazzling explosion of tight, intricate and instantly memorable songs that feature awe-inspiring musicianship from all […]

The artwork for the upcoming MEGADETH album, “United Abominations“, has been unveiled as part of the Gigantour e-card. See the artwotk below: