Interview with Ross "The Boss" Friedman Conducted by Robert Williams Editing courtesy of Sandra Torres Ross "The Boss" Friedman is undoubtebly one of the most important guitar players in American heavy metal. Having been the original guitarist for Manowar during the band’s most classic time period, Ross’ name will forever…
Music Diablo РGuitarists Andr̩ NM
Music Diablo – Guitarists André NM Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Jan Rosenberg at CMM Marketing for setting up the interview. Thanks to Tommy Morriello at Crash Bang Management for all the help. Thanks to CMM Marketing for providing promo pictures of the band. The…
FEAR FACTORY Forced To Postpone Tour
FEAR FACTORY Forced To Postpone Tour FEAR FACTORY, who recently announced a short stretch of U.S. shows from December 29 – January 8, were forced to postpone those dates until April due to a family emergency. No further details are available at this time. FEAR FACTORY — guitarist Dino Cazares, vocalist Burton…
Pegazus Honours Philip Lynott
This upcoming January 4, 2011 we remember the 25th anniversary of the passing of Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott. The Australian Heavy Metallers of PEGAZUS would like to contribute to keep the memory of this legendary rocker alive. Therefore, they have decided that on January 4 their song “Ballad Of A Thin Man” will be…
INFERNAEON – Brian Werner and Steven Harger
Interview with Brian Werner & Steven Harger Conducted by Robert Williams Videography courtesy of Sandra Torres Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s favorite sons of blasphemy Infernaeon released their second full length effort "Genesis To Nemesis" late last summer through Prosthetic Records. The new album features some notable guest appearances including Erik Rutan…
ROB HALFORD Interviewed On Final Night Of Made Of Metal Tour; Video Available
Frankie DiVita, radio personality for 96.7 KCAL Rocks, sat down with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford at The Grove in Anaheim, CA on the final night of HALFORD’s Made Of Metal tour. Check out the chat on YouTube below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WnSHCD_wB4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H47N1aQKy90[/youtube]
PAPA ROACH – guitarist Jerry Horton
INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS BY VILLE RUSO Papa Roach is an American band originally formed in 1993 in California. The first major release, INFEST, came out in 2000 and went into triple platinum in the U.S. Later on, the band has released several successful albums, including LOVEHATETRAGEDY (2002)…
Pompei Nights: debut album audio samples available
Pompei Nights have uploaded three tracks (“Mistreated”, “Out Of Bounds” and “The Scene Is Set”) from their upcoming debut album, yet untitled, to their MySpace.com page at this location (www.myspace.com/pompeinights). The CD was recorded and mixed by Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) at Sweet Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. An early 2011 release…
STRATOVARIUS’ Cancer-Stricken Drummer: ‘Let’s Get Alive And Kicking Once Again’
STRATOVARIUS’ German drummer Jörg Michael, who was was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed, has issued the following update: “I hope this message finds everybody well and everybody is in an easy-peasy Christmas mood already. “The first leg of the European tour with HELLOWEEN is over…
MOTÖRHEAD Mainman Lemmy Kilmister – “I’m Famous, I’m Not Wealthy”
Legendary MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister spoke with Metro.co.uk recently about a number of topics including the band’s new album, The Wörld Is Yours and the highly-praised documentary, Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch. Here are a few excerpts from the chat: Metro.co.uk: You’re known for your steady diet…
HELLOWEEN Take Break; Band Issue Season’s Greetings
HELLOWEEN have issued the following update: “Thanks, Europe: the first part of the world tour was simply sensational. After the amazing kick-off in Vienna, gigs in London (UK), Eindhoven (NL) and Oslo (NO), sold out shows in Zlin (CZ), Tallinn (EST), Tampere (FIN) and Helsinki (FIN), the expectations were even…
As They Sleep posts year end audio blog
AS THEY SLEEP VOCALIST POSTS NEW AUDIO BLOG Solid State debut, ‘Dynasty’, out now DETROIT, MI – Aaron Bridgewater, vocalist for the Detroit technical death metal act, As They Sleep, has uploaded a new audio blog to the As They Sleep TheLiveLine.com page at: www.theliveline.com/astheysleep, to recap the band’s most exciting year…
Metal Blade Records inks deal with legendary heavy metal/doom group PENTAGRAM
Metal Blade Records inks deal with legendary heavy metal/doom group PENTAGRAM; new album “Last Rites” set for spring 2011 with a live DVD to follow Doomed duo of Bobby Liebling & Victor Griffin honor Pentagram’s 40th Anniversary, showcase new songs live AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – December 21, 2010 – Metal…
DESTRUCTION, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DUSKMACHINE confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL
First our North American scouts went to Rochester NY, to find the last member to complete another Allstar-Band: Vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL guitarist and former singer of ANNIHILATOR, TAD MOROSE and LIEGE LORD), drummer Randy Black (PRIMAL FEAR/ex-ANNIHILATOR), ex-ANNIHILATOR bassist Russ Bergquist and guitarist Nikolai Wurk are DUSK MACHINE! Then…
EXODUS’ Gary Holt to Appear at NAMM
Guitarist Gary Holt, of the seminal Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS, will be appearing at the winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention on Saturday, January 15, 2011! The annual convention will be held for several days this year at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. This event…