Former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew has released the following update on his AGANKAST project:“I have decided to step down as guitarist in AGANKAST and concentrate now on the band’s management side of things until such a time as a name management and/or a major label deal is secured. The decision is purely to do with […]

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.

Sweden’s HAMMERFALL has set “Threshold” as the title of its new album, due on October 23 in Europe, except in Germany, where it will arrive on October 20. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:01. Threshold02. The Fire Burns Forever03. Rebel Inside04. Natural High05. Dark Wings, Dark Words06. Howlin’ With The ‘Pac07. […]

A brand new SUFFOCATION track, entitled “Misonceived“, has been posted online at myspace.com/suffocation. The song comes off the group’s new, self-titled album, due on September 19 in North America (September 25 internationally) via Relapse Records. The CD was recorded at Full Force Studios in Long Island, NY and will feature artwork from tattoo artist JonZig. […]

KINGDOM COME has set “Ain’t Crying for the Moon” as the title of their new album, due in Europe on October 13.In other news, former KINGDOM COME bassist Frank Binke, who played with the group in 2001, has rejoined the band.

PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has posted the following update on his official web site:“GODDESS SHIVA – my first band, formerly known as SHIVA — will release their first album ever via MTM Music on October 20th, 2006. Check out the new GS web site.“Finally, I am excited to collaborate with my partner in crime […]

After nearly six years, two full-length monstrosities and tons of “great touring,” Swedish death metal act INSISION has parted ways with Earache/Wicked World Records.The band, which is currently seeking a new label home, has already finished writing material for its next album. Ten new songs are completed and Mick Usher, who also worked on INSISION‘s […]

Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have finished recording their fifth studio album, entitled “Northwind” — their first since the departure of singer Kristoffer GГ¶bel and return of Mathias Blad.“Northwind” will be released as a limited first edition featuring a bonus CD containing four Swedish folk songs and a video documentary of the album recordings.“Northwind” track listing:01. […]

Montreal-based hard rockers PRIESTESS have posted the video for their new single, “Run Home“, at their official web site. Check it out at this location. The song comes off the group’s debut CD, “Hello Master“, which was released last month via Red Ink.