Stunted Records have just released a nine-track compilation called ‘Sound Invasion’. This features Fulc, Kite, Ten Seconds Of Chaos, Tacoma and Somewherenothere. It’s currently available only on Karmadownload as digital downloads.

House Of Blow, featuring Sean Martin of Hatebreed and Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw/Head Automatica, are working on an album. Wanna see them in action?

Former MC5 bassist Michael Davis has been injured in a road accident in Los Angeles. He suffered a fractured spine, as well as bruising and abrasions. But he is expected to make a full recovery. We wish him well.

Alice In Chains have said they will be making a major announcement at midnight UK time on May 15. No hint as to what this might be, but the band say it’ll be mega!

Slayer are to release an EP shortly, which will only be available through the Hot Topic Stores in America. This is to precede their new, as yet untitled album, and is will include one new song, ‘Cult’. The record itself is due out at the end of July.

Vocalist Jorn Lande has quit Masterplan, as the power metal crew are preparing to record their third album. Apparently, Lande fell out with the rest of the band over the musical direction. No news yet on a replacement.

Unearth release new album ‘III: In The Eyes Of Fire’ during mid-August, on the Metal Blade label. It’s being produced by Terry Date.

Original singer Tobey Torres has re-joined Snake River Conspiracy. She replaces Martina Axen, who departed for personal reasons.

Axl Rose has broken his silence about the band’s long, long overdue new album, ‘Chinese Democracy’. The singer now says it’ll be out in the Autumn. Don’t hold your breath.

Former I Mother Earth frontman Edwin is releasing his third solo album, Try This At Home. The 13-song disc is slated for an August 15th release on Linus Entertainment/Universal Music Canada. Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is on several tracks, including ‘Never Over’ which should be a single.