NEWS

15 September 2006

Although the Rolling Stones‘ mammoth A Bigger Bang tour was expected to conclude in mid-November, guitarist Ron Wood tells Billboard.com the band is considering another round of dates in 2007. As previously reported, A Bigger Bang is on track to become the highest-grossing tour of all time.“We’re gonna have a well-needed break over Christmas, and […]

15 September 2006

Norway’s TRAIL OF TEARS has revealed the final track listing for its fifth album, “Existentia“, tentatively due in November via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Soundsuite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes and includes contributions from French female singer Emmanuelle Zoldan and Norwegian keyboard master Bernt Moen.“Existentia” track listing:01. Deceptive Mirrors02. […]

15 September 2006

According to a posting on the MEGADETH fan site Rattlehead HQ, the live album that MEGADETH recorded on October 9, 2005 in Buenos Aires, Argentina appears to be slated for a March 6, 2007 release via Image Entertainment. Entitled “That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires“, the set will be released in both CD and […]

15 September 2006

Two new “Rock Star: Supernova” tracks — featuring singer Lukas Rossi alongside Tommy Lee (MГ–TLEY CRГњE), Jason Newsted (VOIVOD, ex-METALLICA), and Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N’ ROSES) — have been posted online at the band’s MySpace page. Listen to the tracks “It’s All Love” and “Be Yourself & 5 Other Cliches” at this location.

15 September 2006

AEROSMITH‘s new single, “Devil’s Got a New Disguise“, has been made available for streaming at this location. The song is one of two new tracks on AEROSMITH‘s upcoming best-of collection of the same name, due on October 10 via Columbia.

15 September 2006

MEGADETH‘s “Hangar 18” and AEROSMITH‘s “Last Child” are among the latest artists to be confirmed for the “Guitar Hero” PlayStation 2 videogame sequel. The following songs have been confirmed so far:ALICE IN CHAINS – “Them Bones”ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND – “Jessica”ANTHRAX – “Madhouse”AVENGED SEVENFOLD – “Beast And The Harlot”BLACK SABBATH – “War Pigs”BUTTHOLE SURFERS – “Who […]

15 September 2006

SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns suffered a mild stroke Thursday (Sept. 14) and will remain in a doctor’s care until he is fully recovered. There is no word yet as to who will take his place on SOULFLY‘s upcoming U.S. tour, which is expected to kick off Monday (Sept. 18) in San Diego. Burns is expected […]

15 September 2006

Former BURZUM leader and convicted murderer and arsonist Varg Vikernes has started a new series of articles called “A Bard’s Tale“. Check out the first three parts: “Part I – The Ring Of Andvari” (read)“Part II – Green Heavens” (read) “Part III – The White God” (read) Varg has also penned a new article about […]

15 September 2006

According to several online sources former HATEBREED guitarist Lou “Boulder” Richards — who appeared on the group’s “Satisfaction is the Death Of Desire” (1997) and “Perseverance” (2002) releases before leaving the band in May of 2002 — has died. No further details are currently available.HATEBREED has issued the following statement regarding the passing of its […]

15 September 2006

Several video clips of ARSON ANTHEM — the new band featuring Philip Anselmo (DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA), Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD) and Hank Williams III (SUPERJOINT RITUAL) — performing last night (Wednesday, September 13) at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans, Lousiana have been posted online at this location. The unannounced appearance took place during Hank […]