Swedish guitarist Janne Stark (OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH) has released more information about his MOUNTAIN OF POWER project, featuring guest appearances by current and/or former members of HAMMERFALL, LIZZY BORDEN, ANDROMEDA and TREAT, among many others.Says Janne: “The project is basically me with a lot of guests. It was initiated by Joe Romagnola at Grooveyard Records […]

Savannah, GA-based sludge rockers KYLESA have revealed the artwork, track listing, and a song from the band’s forthcoming record, “Time Will Fuse Its Worth“. Snippets of the foldout artwork, which was constructed by KYLESA guitarist/vocalist Laura Pleasants, can been seen here, and links are also provided to both an mp3 and a video for the […]

OSLO, NORWAY – SUSPERIA (Dimmu Borgir, Old Mans Child, Satyricon) entered StrandStudio in Oslo, Norway at the beginning of August to start work on their fourth studio album, the follow up to 2004’s acclaimed release ‘Unlimited‘. The band are once again working with Marius Strand, who previously assisted Susperia on 2005’s Norwegian Top 20 hit, […]

“Due to circumstances beyond anyones control WW will not be coming over to tour with Papa Roach. Jada,the band and management would like to thank everyone for their hard work and belief in Wicked Wisdom and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”So far we don’t know the reason for the cancelation. We also don’t […]

The nominations for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards have been announced last night (September 19).Red Hot Chili Peppers lead the way, picking up four nominations, while Madonna, Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West and Muse have all got three nods.The ceremony takes place on November 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Justin Timberlake set […]

The Who are set to receive a lifetime achievement award next month for their live shows.The legendary four piece will be honoured at the first ever Live Music Awards next month in London.In the tour of the year category the nominations include Take That, Oasis and Arctic Monkeys while Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs and Muse are […]

“A Twist in the Myth“, the latest album from the German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN, has moved up to position No. 2 on the Greek national chart after debuting at No. 3 last week.“A Twist in the Myth” first-week chart positions:Greece: #3Germany: #4Italy: #9 (Media Market Chart)Sweden: #10 (#2 in the Rock Chart)Spain: #15Austria: #19USA: […]

TAROT, the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, has revealed the artwork for its new album, “Crows Fly Black“, due in Finland on October 27. Check it out below (design by Toxic Angel).“Crows Fly Black” track listing01. Crows Fly Black02. Traitor03. Ashes to the Stars04. Messenger of Gods05. Before the Skies Come Down06. […]

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has given up drugs because they’re too weak nowadays.He told Q magazine: “I think the quality’s gone down. All they do is tryand take the high out of everything.”He did, however, confess to over using during his recent fall from grace out of a Fijian bush.“I’ve had a couple of […]

Sweden’s LORD BELIAL has been rejoined by guitarist Niclas “Pepa” Andersson following the departure of Hjalmar Nielsen earlier in the week.“After the decision to look for a new guitarist was made, all of us in LORD BELIAL felt that we ought to ask Niclas ‘Pepa’ Andersson to rejoin LORD BELIAL after a few years of […]