Several short video clips of KISS performing at the Udo Music Festival 2006 at at Fuji Speedway in Mt. Fuji, Japan on Sunday, July 23 have been posted online at YouTube.com.

BBC News has issued the following report:They do their best to appeal to younger voters by regularly shunning suited formality, using slang and showing off their knowledge of popular culture.But it seems the musical tastes of Britain’s politicians are stuck mostly in the 1970s.When asked by the British Library to name their favourite number one […]

Tampa, Florida-based COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN will be entering Mana Studios on August 5 to record a three-song demo.В The songs se tto be recorded are as follows:01. As If A Rose I Wither02. Introspection And The Loss Of Denial03. Reflection, An Endless EndeavorCOUNCIL OF THE FALLEN free four-song online demo is still available on the […]

Florida theatrical/industrial metallists DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY have shot a lead-off video, “Killing Myself Again“, from their just-released sophomore full-length, “Unsaved“. To view the video for “Killing Myself Again“, visit www.deadstar.com/kma/.

EDGE OF SANITY, the acclaimed Swedish band led by producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan SwanГ¶, has launched a poll for fans to vote on which tracks to include on its upcoming double CD collection, “The Best of Edge of Sanity“.

RIBSPREADER, the Swedish “old-school death metal” band featuring guitarist/vocalist/bassist Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, CARVE, HUMANITY DELETE), has posted a song from its upcoming album, “Serenity in Obscenity“, at its MySpace page. Check out the track “The Day It All Ended” at this location.

Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, “Ultimate Guitar Zeus“, created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world’s greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, Stevie Salas, Slash of VELVET REVOLVER, Steve Morse of DEEP PURPLE, Richie Sambora […]

Finnish death metallers SCENT OF FLESH have posted the following message on their official web site:“Niko Ahokas [vocals] is no more a member of SCENT OF FLESH. This decision was made because of his lack of motivation. We’re not looking for a new vocalist, and from now on all vocals will be done by Matti […]

Dallas, Texas-based band DROWNING POOL has posted the following message on its official web site:“Well, our tour is over, and god was it amazing. We got an unreal response from the crowds. Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us. We will see you again soon.“So what’s next for DROWNING POOL? Well, we […]

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have parted ways with bassist Michael HГҐkansson. Replacing him in the group’s lineup is former HAMMERFALL bassist Fredrik Larsson. An official statement from Michael announcing his departure from EVERGREY will be released shortly.