The long awaited album by the legendary band THE WHO, is still without a name and it is expected to be released in October. That would be the first album by the band in 23 years. The first single is “Wire & Glass”, it is 11 minutes long and it is actually a combination of […]

GUNS N’ ROSES were videotaped performing one of their new songs, “I.R.S.“, in Manchester, England on Sunday (July 23) at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Watch the clip at YouTube.com.

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have announced the addition of drummer Marius Strand (BLACK COMEDY) to the group’s ranks. Strand joins the band as the replacement for Are Sorknes, who left the group in January because he “didn’t have enough time for both DEAD TROOPER and his other projects,” according to a statement from the band.

MADBALL bassist Hoya will make his film debut in the upcoming “Rapturious” movie, which was written and directed by Kamal Ahmed (of Jerky Boys fame). More information is available at IMDB.com.

Video of HATEBREED performing at Ozzfest in Columbus, Ohio on Friday (July 21) has been posted online. Watch performances of “Live for This” and “This Is Now” at YouTube.com. HATEBREED‘s new album, “Supremacy“, is scheduled for release on August 29 via Roadrunner Records. Check out the album artwork at this location.

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. […]