KORN have officially cancelled their European tour after frontman Jonathan Davis was admitted to a London hospital Friday with a blood disorder called immune thrombocytopenic purpura, which is described as a clotting disorder. Davis has been ordered by doctors not to perform for several weeks. Davis‘ illness is not expected to affect the band’s Family […]

Nine Inch Nails mainman Trent Reznor and members of The Mars Volta will guest on the new album from rapper/producer EL-P, called ‘I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead’. Reznor will be on the track ‘Flyentology’.

Chimaira are currently writing songs for their next album. As yet untitled, they hope to start recording in the Autumn, with a release early in ’07. В 

Motorhead are to release new album ‘Kiss Of Death’ at the end of August. It will feature 12 tracks.

SIRENIA have posted the following message on their official web site: “The song material for the upcoming CD is more or less complete; we are just working on the last details at the moment. It seems we will start the recordings by the end of July. The upcoming full-length album will consist of nine brand […]

Heavy rock act TRIVIUM stole the show, picking up three gongs for “Best Live Band”, “Best Drummer” (Travis Smith) and a “Golden God” award for the group’s Matt Heafy. Controversial SLAYER album “Reign In Blood” picked up “Best Album of the Past 20 Years”. Eurovision champions LORDI have been awarded “Spirit of Hammer”. Some of […]

In a statement released today (June 12) to the Brazilian media, Igor attributed the split to “artistic incompatibility” with his SEPULTURA bandmates — guitarist Andreas Kisser, bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. and vocalist Derrick Green. “I believe my time in SEPULTURA has come to an end,” Igor said in the statement. “I have a lot […]

The Download Festival seems to have ended with a small minority running riot around the campsite, starting several fires and generally causing mayhem. About a dozen people were detained, and may face charges of assault and criminal damage. Fortunately no one was seriously hurt. However, this was out of context with the weekend; in general […]

Johnny Truant have recruited Twin Zero/Sack Trick guitarist Reuben Gotto. He replaces the recently departed Al Kilcullen.

The Misfits are returning to the UK. See them at London Camden Electric Ballroom September 21, Sheffield Plug 22, Durham University 23, Edinburgh Liquid Rooms 24, Leeds Metropolitan University 26, Bournemouth Opera House 27, Cardiff Coal Exchange 28, Stourbidge Rock Cafe 29, Manchester Academy II 30.