SIRENIA have posted the following message on their official web site: “We will start the recordings of our new album on the 17th of July. We have chosen a somewhat different solution this time, and will record in altogether three different studios. This is a solution that we feel can add something new and different […]

Following the announcement of the forthcoming early September release of their new studio album A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, Iron Maiden reveal their front cover artwork!Also announced is the news that THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG will be released as a very special single on 14th August.Says Steve Harris, “This is a very intense […]

A video clip of CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based “jam” group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE’S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — performing the DAVID BOWIE classic “Ziggy Stardust” has been posted online […]

CANDIRIA have set “Kiss the Lie” as the title of their new album, which is currently being mixed in Brooklyn with Michael Barile (E.TOWN CONCRETE). The CD was produced by John LaMacchia and Carley Coma at Jupiter 4 and Purple Light studios and will be completed before the end of the month. A tentative fall […]

DAVID BORGIOLI-JONES of www.rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with KILLING JOKE’s frontman Jaz Coleman. Part of that interview is as follows:The first question to ask Jaz is how he stumbled on the surreal artwork used on the cover of ‘Hosannas From The Basements Of Hell’. Painted by Victor Safonkin, the scene depicted is that of […]

KING’S X frontman Doug Pinnick will be filling in for LIVING COLOUR singer Corey Glover on LC’s upcoming European tour in August. Pinnick says, “Corey Glover is doing a movie and can’t commit, so they asked me to do it.” The tentative dates are as follows:Aug. 12 – Amsterdam, NETH – Paradiso Ticketmaster.nlAug. 13 – […]

Veteran Polish death metallers VADER have revealed the track listing for their new album, “Impressions in Blood“, due in Europe on September 4 via Regain Records. The artwork is by Greek artist Seth (ROTTING CHRIST, PARADISE LOST) and you can see it at this location.“Impressions in Blood” track listing:01. Between Day and Night02. ShadowsFear03. As […]

The entire first episode of “Rock Star: Supernova“, the second season of the the Mark Burnett-created CBS-TV reality series, can be viewed online at this location. Scheduled to premiere Wednesday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode, “Rock Star: Supernova” will look for a lead singer for SUPERNOVA, a newly-formed band […]

Legendary hard rock band UFO has set “The Monkey Puzzle” as the title of their new studio album, due in Europe on September 25 via SPV Records (one day later in North America). The follow-up to 2004’s “You Are Here” was recorded at Area 51 Studios with producer Tommy Newton, who also worked with the […]

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman‘s latest solo album, “Loudspeaker“, has entered the Japanese national chart at position No. 33. This marks the first Top 40 chart position for any of of Marty‘s solo albums.“Loudspeaker” features guest appearances by Steve Vai, John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER), and Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS).