Tampa, Florida-based COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN will be entering Mana Studios on August 5 to record a three-song demo.В The songs se tto be recorded are as follows:01. As If A Rose I Wither02. Introspection And The Loss Of Denial03. Reflection, An Endless EndeavorCOUNCIL OF THE FALLEN free four-song online demo is still available on the […]

Florida theatrical/industrial metallists DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY have shot a lead-off video, “Killing Myself Again“, from their just-released sophomore full-length, “Unsaved“. To view the video for “Killing Myself Again“, visit www.deadstar.com/kma/.

EDGE OF SANITY, the acclaimed Swedish band led by producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan SwanГ¶, has launched a poll for fans to vote on which tracks to include on its upcoming double CD collection, “The Best of Edge of Sanity“.

RIBSPREADER, the Swedish “old-school death metal” band featuring guitarist/vocalist/bassist Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, CARVE, HUMANITY DELETE), has posted a song from its upcoming album, “Serenity in Obscenity“, at its MySpace page. Check out the track “The Day It All Ended” at this location.

Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, “Ultimate Guitar Zeus“, created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world’s greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, Stevie Salas, Slash of VELVET REVOLVER, Steve Morse of DEEP PURPLE, Richie Sambora […]

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. […]

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming “best of” collection, “Metal is Forever – The Very Best of Primal Fear“, tentatively due on September 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork was created by Stephan Lohrmann, who was also responsible for the cover of PRIMAL FEAR‘s “Black Sun” album. […]