The details of a second John Peel day have been announced to honour the late-great DJ.The day will be held on October 12, when bands, artists, DJs and promoters across the land will be encouraged to hold concerts and club nights.It follows the John Peel day last year where over 500 music events took place […]

As reported earlier this week by leader Dave Mustaine, MEGADETH‘s United Abominations has been pushed back to next year. That the exact release date of the album will be February 7 via Roadrunner. United Abominations was recorded by mainman Dave Mustaine and co-producer Jeff Balding. Some song titles set to appear on the CD include […]

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 […]

Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN will re-release its seventh studio album, “See You on the Other Side“, on September 26 in an expanded edition. The new version will include a “Chopped and Screwed” remix EP, live tracks, bonus DVD footage and more. “See You on the Other Side” was originally issued last December and has […]

CANDIRIA drummer Kenneth Schalk has confirmed his departure from the group. A statement regarding his reasons for leaving can be found at this location.As previously reported, two new CANDIRIA tracks — “Legion” and “Reflection Eleven” — have been posted online on the group’s MySpace page. Both songs come off the group’s upcoming album, “Kiss the […]