Showtime’s #1 series, “Masters of Horror“, has become a must-see for fans of horror, with each hour-long episode showcasing a unique horror experience. The first “Masters of Horror” soundtrack was a success. Now, with a built-in following; on October 24 Downtown Records is set to release “Masters of Horror II“.With the success of the show […]

THE REVOLTING COCKS‘ Phildo Owen has announced that he will be unveiling his new project SNOW BLACK in Texas this month on a string of dates alongside industrial rock pioneers KMFDM. Joining him for the five-date tour are bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE), guitarist SIN (REVOLTING COCKS) and drummer Mark Dufour (SKREW).“It’s truly exciting […]

Rock acts Staind and P.O.D., who both rose to fame in the late 1990s, will be anthologized on separate compilations this fall. First up is Staind‘s “The Singles 1996-2006,” due Nov. 14 via Flip/Atlantic. A DVD, “Staind: The Videos,” will arrive the same day.The “Singles” CD begins with a new remix of the track “Come […]

On November 20 THE CURE are releasing a new live DVD with the total of 30 songs. The track list has not been announced yet, but it is clear that the songs wiil be chosen from 9 different concerts of the great British band. The DVD will include unique footages taken by fans and later […]

Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS are scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on Monday, October 9 to begin recording their new album with songwriter/producer Desmond Child. Child, who has worked with such high-profile pop/rock artists as AEROSMITH, BON JOVI, ALICE COOPER, KISS, RICKY MARTIN, CHER, MICHAEL BOLTON and BONNIE TYLER, recently worked with Michael Beinhorn, […]

Republic/Universal has set a November 14 North American release date for “Uneasy Listening Vol. 1“, a compilation of alternate mixes of H.I.M. songs that were recorded prior to the band’s breakthrough album, “Dark Light“. The track listing is as follows:01. The Sacrament (Disrhythm Remix)02. The Funeral Of Hearts (Acoustic Version)03. Join Me In Death (Strongroom […]

Sacramento’s melodic, blackened tech-metallers WITH PASSION have unveiled a new lead singer, just in time for the recording of their second Earache release, “What We See When We Shut Our Eyes“. Fidel Campos, formerly of Sacramento extreme metal outfit CYANIDE ERA, has taken the reigns as WITH PASSION‘s new frontman and has already performed with […]

A rare video clip of SLAYER performing the song “Black Magic” at the Roxy in Hollywood on March 28, 1983 has been posted online at YouTube.com.As previously reported, a five-minute video of SLAYER guitarist Kerry King signing autographs for fans and discussing the band’s current tour while on the road in Santiago, Chile late last […]

Jack White is set to embark on his second side project in a year with “Aluminium“, which is being described as an ‘avant-garde orchestral project’.With the success of his other band The Raconteurs still in full effect – including a support tour with Bob Dylan this winter – White has somehow found time to compose […]

Director Martin Scorsese is working on a documentary about The Rolling Stones.Scorsese will film The Stones‘ upcoming New York City gigs at The Beacon Theatre between October 29 and 31.It is not clear if the documentary will encompass the entire history of The Rolling Stones or just their current A Bigger Bang tour.Scorsese‘s last foray […]