German melodic metallers MOB RULES are scheduled to release their fifth studio album, “Ethnolution A.D.“, on October 23 in Europe (October 20 in Germany). Produced once again by Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK’S BEARD, OASIS), the CD marks the recording debut with the group of guitarist Sven LГјdke (ex-MURDER ONE) and bassist Markus Brinkmann.В 

A new INTO ETERNITY track, “Severe Emotional Distress“, from the Canada’s progressive metal band’s forthcoming album, “The Scattering of Ashes“, has been made available at the Gigantour MySpace page.

Alan Robert — bassist, co-founder and primary songwriter for New York’s LIFE OF AGONY — has announced that he has launched a new project called SPOILER NYC. The three-piece punk outfit is lead by Robert on vocals and bass and rounded out by longtime friend “Junkyard” Chris Silletti on guitar and Tommy Clayton on drums.SPOILER […]

MANOWAR will release a new single, “The Sons of Odin“, in October 2006, followed by a full-length DVD containing the historic Earthshaker Fest 2005 performance in November. Fans can soon expect more details about the release date of the new studio album, entitled “Gods of War“.

On October 10, TRIVIUM will release its third album, “The Crusade“. The follow-up to 2005’s “Ascendancy” was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, FL, just outside of Orlando. Once again produced by TRIVIUM and Jason Suecof, the CD is “a dazzling explosion of tight, intricate and instantly memorable songs that feature awe-inspiring musicianship from all […]

The artwork for the upcoming MEGADETH album, “United Abominations“, has been unveiled as part of the Gigantour e-card. See the artwotk below:

The city of Fullerton, California has demanded that the SLAYER artwork be removed immediately from the 17 SLAYER bus benches scattered throughout the city. The bus benches, which “went up” over this past weekend, are promoting SLAYER‘s new album, “Christ Illusion“. This past Monday (July 31), the city officials called the company that the band’s […]

In the beginning of March Pearl Jam announced their first world tour. Croatia is a part of that world tour, throughout which the band will play on more than 70 venues. The show is on September 26, at Dom Sportova, Zagreb. For more information about the tour visit the band’s official website at http://www.pearljam.com/

Momentarily stepping away from rock’n’roll, Paul McCartney will release his next classical project, “Ecce Cor Meum,” Sept. 26 via EMI Classics. Eight years in the making, “Ecce Cor Meum” (Latin for “Behold My Heart”) will be McCartney‘s fourth classical album since 1991’s “The Liverpool Oratorio.”The piece was commissioned by former Magdalen College president Anthony Smith […]

AOL Music is currently streaming the new EVANESCENCE single, “Call Me When You’re Sober“, at this location. The video for the song will debut August 7 on MTV.