On October 24, ILL NIГ‘O, the world re-known bi-lingual Latino metal sextet, will release a new five-song EP, “The Undercover Sessions“, comprised of three of their favorite cover songs from bands they loved growing up as fans, and two brand new songs — all overseen by legendary producer Andy Johns (LED ZEPPELIN, VAN HALEN, OZZY […]

Veteran Polish extreme metallers VADER have made their cover of the SLAYER classic “Raining Blood” available for download via their official web site. The song appears on the Japanese version of VADER‘s new album, “Impressions in Blood“, which came out a few days ago via Marqueee/Avalon. The CD features artwork by Greek artist Seth (ROTTING […]

According to Century Media Records‘ official release schedule, a new ICED EARTH DVD, entitled “Alive in Athens“, is slated for release on October 31. The set is believed to contain video footage recorded during the band’s 1999 two-night appearance at at the Rodon Club in Athens, Greece which previously resulted in a two-disc live CD […]

The cover artwork for AEROSMITH‘s upcoming best-of collection, “Devil’s Got a New Disguise“, has been revealed. Due on October 10 via Columbia, “Devil’s Got a New Disguise” takes its title from one of two new songs that will be included on the 16-track album. The rest of the set will be a “pared down” single-disc […]

MASTODON‘s video for the song “The Wolf is Loose” has been posted online at this location. The track comes off the Atlanta band’s forthcoming album, “Blood Mountain“, due on September 12 via Warner Bros. Records. The “The Wolf is Loose” video was shot on August 12 with director Jonathan Rej (FURTHER SEEMS FOREVER, STRETCH ARMSTRONG), […]

A brand new NAPALM DEATH track, entitled “When All Is Said and Done“, ahs been made available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the British grindcore pioneers’ new album, “Smear Campaign“, due on September 19 via Century Media Records (one day earlier inernationally). “Smear Campaign” (view cover here) track listing:01. Weltschmerz (1:28)02. […]

NEMHAIN, the new band featuring CRADLE OF FILTH/AT THE GATES drummer Adrian Erlandsson and his wife, fetish model Morrigan Hel (a.k.a. Amber England), has posted photos from its debut gig, which took place last night (Sunday, August 27) at Bar Monsta in London. Check out the pictures at this location.The band are:Cherry Forever – Rhythm […]

DRY KILL LOGIC has posted another new song, entitled “4039“, on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group’s follow-up to 2004’s “The Dead and Dreaming“, entitled “Of Vengeance and Violence“, which is scheduled for release on September 19.

Reunited Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will release their new album, “Secret Society“, in Japan on November 18 via JVC/Victor Entertainment Inc. The CD will be issued in Europe on October 27. A U.S. release date has not yet been announced. “Secret Society” track listing: 01. Secret Society02. Always The Pretenders03. Love Is Not The Enemy04. […]

THE BLACK CROWES keyboardist Eddie Harsch has left the band, citing “personal issues.”Harsch, who at 49 was the oldest member of the Chris Robinson-fronted band, has played with THE BLACK CROWES since 1991, according to the World Entertainment News Network.Harsch is to be replaced by Rob Clores.A statement from the band reads: “We want to […]