Chicago’s USURPER is currently preparing songs for their sixth full-length album, which they plan to record in early 2007 for a summer release through Earache Records. The album is currently untitled but some new songtitles include “Talons of Steel”, “Planet of the Humans” and “Rebel Wolf”.In other news, USURPER has posted photos of its recent […]

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the “Forums” section of the band’s official web site:“I am officially telling you that as of this second, I am finished with all of my parts on the new MEGADETH record, ‘United Abominations‘.Some song titles are:01. United Abominations02. Washington Is Next03. Gears Of War04.05.06.07.08.09.10.11.12. (Japanese […]

Candlelight Records has premiered “Shadow Fear” from VADER’s forthcoming album, “Impressions in Blood“, at the label’s official MySpace page. The CD was recorded at Hertz Studio in Bialystok, Poland and will feature artwork by Greek artist Seth (ROTTING CHRIST, PARADISE LOST).Due in Europe on September 4 via Regain Records, “Impressions in Blood” will contain the […]

Paul Stenning, author of GUNS N’ ROSES “The Band That Time Forgot” and AC/DC “Two Sides to Every Glory”, has posted sample excerpts from his upcoming 130,000-word biography on IRON MAIDEN, entitled “30 Years of the Beast – The Complete Biography 1976-2006”. The book is due in September. Read it at this location.For more information, […]

IN FLAMES have completed work on the second video from their current album, entitled “Come Clarity“. The title track from the CD, “Come Clarity” was helmed by famed director Lex Halaby (ATMOSPHERE, MUDVAYNE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), who also recently wrapped shooting on the video for “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)” from the upcoming New Line […]

Roadrunner Records has revealed the track listing for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY‘s new album, “Shot to Hell“, due on September 19 through Roadrunner Records. It is as follows:01. Concrete Jungle02. Black Mass Reverends03. Blacked Out World04. The Last Goodbye05. Give Yourself To Me06. Nothing’s The Same07. Hell Is High08. New Religion09. Sick Of It All10. Faith […]

Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that Rhino has set a September 19 release for the JANE’S ADDICTION compilation “Up From the Catacombs”, which culls material from each of the group’s albums. No new or rare tracks are included on the 16-track set.“Up From the Catacombs” track listing:01. Stop!02. Ocean Size03. Whores04. Ted, Just Admit It…05. […]

Denver, Colorado quartet PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS has completed work on its new album, entitled “Mercy“. “Mercy” will see an October 3, 2006 release via Abacus Recordings.The critically acclaimed band recorded “Mercy” with producer extraordinaire Matt Bayles (ISIS, PEARL JAM, MASTODON). The follow-up to 2004’s “Up In Them Guts” contains eleven songs:01. One Fucked Pony02. […]

Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND will enter Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, HAMMERFALL, DIMMU BORGIR) in Gothenburg on July 24 with producer Fredrik NordstrГ¶m to record their fourth album, “Astronomy“, tentatively due in November through Century Media Records. The cover art for the follow-up to 2004’s “Starfall” will be conceived by art genius Niklas Sundin (ARCH ENEMY, […]

Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” on Thursday, July 13, 2006. The performance was in support of the VAN HALEN tribute album, “Strummin’ with the Devil: The Southern Side of Van Halen“. Dave performed “Jamie’s Cryin‘” with his bluegrass friends. Watch the clip online at YouTube.com.