In an interview with German magazine Rock Hard in August 2012, bassist Steve Harris confirmed that Maiden England will be re-released in 2013, with the concert footage expanded to comprise the show’s encores which were not included in the original VHS. In 2012, Iron Maiden undertook their Maiden England World…
VISION DIVINE: Progressive Power Metallers Post New Track From Forthcoming Full-Length
Progressive power metal troupe, VISION DIVINE, recently posted a new track, “Mermaids From Their Moons,” from their forthcoming new full-length. Titled Destination Set To Nowhere, the 11-track concept album is scheduled to drop in North America on September 18, 2012 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records. Featuring founding guitarist/songwriter Olaf…
SOILWORK Announce Double Album!
Swedish melodic metal maestros, SOILWORK, are currently in the studio with producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH) recording the follow-up to their 2010 release The Panic Broadcast. The Soilworkers have been toiling away and burning many a midnight oil to bring us not just one CD of amazing music,…
JIMMY BAIN: More Details Revealed In DUI Arrest
Burbank Leader has revealed more information about the arrest of former RAINBOW and DIO bassist Jimmy Bain on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. According to Sgt. Darin Ryburn of the Burbank, California police department, Bain, 64, was making a left out of the Fry’s Home Electronics store…
VAN HALEN Guitarist Undergoes Emergency Surgery; Japanese Tour Postponed
VAN HALEN has released the following statement: “Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four [to] six months. “VAN HALEN’s scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the…
Black Country Communion: THE BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM AFTERGLOW UK RELEASE: MONDAY 29th OCTOBER 2012
Black Country Communion the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, release their third album, ‘Afterglow’, via Mascot Records on Monday October 29th. Just like its two predecessors,…
WITCHCRAFT Pre-Order and SongPier App Now Online
You can now pre-order the new album, Legend, from Swedish psychedelic rockers WITCHCRAFT here: store.nuclearblastusa.com/Search/witchcraft. Check out several bundle package options which include such items as an exclusive t-shirt, digipak, colored double vinyl LP, and colored 7 inch vinyl. WITCHCRAFT have also made a SongPier App for smartphones/tablets available for…
Blind Guardian – Vocalist Hansi Kürsch
Blind Guardian Vocalist Hansi Kürsch Interviewed by EvilG Blind Guardian are easily one of my favorite bands thanks to their complex symphonic/power/thrash/folk mixture, imagery, lyrics, storytelling etc. They have it all. Vocalist Hansi Kürsch has lead the band from the beginning in the late 80’s. Hansi spoke with us…