NEWS

Good Riddance are to release new album ‘My Republic’ next month on the Fat Wreck label. It’s their seventh record, and was produced by Bill Stevenson.

Napalm Death have just started recording their new album, which is tentatively called ‘Smear Campaign’. It’s expected to be released at the end of the year by Century Media.

Sikth have posted new track ‘Flogging A Horse’ here. This comes from new album ‘Death Of A Dead Day’, due out next month.

Motorhead are to call their new album ‘Kiss Of Death’. Produced by Cameron Webb, it’s due out in late August.

Will Haven have posted new track ‘Battleships‘ online. Have a listen here.

Scorpions and Whitesnake are to co-headline the Spanish edition of the Monsters Of Rock, which happens on June 18 in Zaragoza. Also on the bill are W.A.S.P., Saxon, Apocalyptica and Primal Fear.

Guttermouth have posted a new track online. It’s from the band’s upcoming album, ‘Shave The Planet’, due out later this year on Volcom Entertainment.

Former Machine Head/Testament drummer Chris Kontos has joined Spiralarms. The US metal band also includes ex-members of Forbidden and Systematic.

Alabama Thunderpussy have a new frontman. He’s Kyle Thomas, previously with Exhorder. The band intend to start work shortly on an album.

Drummer Robin EngstrГ¶m of Swedish metallers Morgana Lefay announced his departure from the band due to “personal differences.” The band’s new drummer is Pelle Г…kerlind (Lednote, Rock Tools and live session drummer with Blood Bound).