Starting immediately, Spread the Metal Records will be donating $1 for every new ‘Like’ on the label’s Facebook page to Kiva. As well, for everyone that shares any status from Spread the Metal Records about the promotion, an additional $1 will be donated. Label owner Matt Day said “In trying…
Court Rules Against BEHEMOTH Frontman In Bible-Tearing Case
According to Reuters, Poland’s Supreme Court has ruled that Adam “Nergal” Darski, frontman for Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, committed a crime when when he called the Catholic Church “the most murderous cult on the planet” during the band’s September 2007 performance in Gdynia and tore up a copy of the…
DEVIN TOWNSEND Interview
Devin Townsend Interview by Ashlinn Nash Photos by Jo Blackened Altercarnated Photography Devin Townsend is a musician prized for his wizardry and creative integrity. With a back catalogue ranging from the extreme metal influenced Strapping Young lad, to experimental craziness with his self release “Devlab”, right upto the soft and…
3 INCHES OF BLOOD Interview with Shane Clark (Lead Guitar)
3 Inches Of Blood Interview with Shane Clark (Lead Guitar) @ O2 Islington Academy Interview by Joffie Lovett Photography by Michelle Murphy Before seeing the awesome thrash metal legends Overkill live at London’s 02 Islington Academy tonight, we had the pleasure of speaking to the direct support act of the…
CIVIL WAR – Debut EP Audio Samples Streaming
CIVIL WAR – featuring ex-SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar), Daniel Mullback (drums), Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) and Oskar Montelius (guitar), as well as vocalist Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, LION’S SHARE) and bassist Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson (VOLTURYON) – are streaming audio samples for all tracks featured on their upcoming debut EP, out…
WHITE WIZZARD Reveal New Album Title; Update Issued
Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD check in with the following update on their forthcoming new album, expected in early-2013. Says the band: “The new WW album is written and will be called The Devils Cut. It is 8 songs to tear your heads off. Jon (Leon) is perfecting lyrics…
KISS Kruise II To Be Delayed Due To Hurricane Sandy?
The second KISS Kruise is setting sail October 31st to November 4th, 2012 from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl, but Hurricane Sandy may affect its departure. An update reads: “We are aware that Hurricane Sandy is affecting many of your travel plans…
SAXON TO RELEASE “HEAVY METAL THUNDER – THE MOVIE” ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2012
The silver eagle has finally landed for audiences worldwide! After enjoying a limited “Fan Club Only” UK release, Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie, Saxon’s wonderfully unfiltered and intimate account of their ascent to the upper echalons of heavy metal, will finally enjoy an international release this December. The double-disc…
SAXON TO SWEDEN ROCK WITH A GIGANTIC STAGE SHOW!
MANILLA ROAD, FIREWIND, VADER and MARTIN PRAHL’S SKELTER WHEEL are also confirmed! Other bands confirmed so far out of a total of around 70: Kiss (US) Rush (Can) Status Quo (UK) Saxon (UK) Krokus (CH) Ufo (UK) Amon Amarth (S) Demon (UK) Leningrad Cowboys (Fin) Threshold (UK) Firewind (GR)…
Joe Satriani announces June 2013 UK tour and confirms new studio album
Joe Satriani, one of rock music’s most respected and celebrated electric guitar players, will undertake a 10-date 2013 UK tour starting Saturday 8th June at the Manchester Apollo. This will be Satriani’s first UK tour since 2010’s Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards tour . Very special guest is blues guitarist…
XIBALBA @ El Birimbao, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
XIBALBA @ El Birimbao, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Review by Dennis Rivera Photography by Fran Jaume Puerto Rico Metal scene is a strong one, so every time a band from the outside comes to the Island, it promises to be a great performance and Xibalba’s show at El Birimbao in…
VOIVOD @ The Relentless Garage
Voivod @ The Relentless Garage 7th October 2012 Review by Ben Spencer Photography by Oran Tarjan Having not been to the newly refurbished Garage at Highbury and Islington, I was pleasantly surprised when entering the venue to find the dark and dingy venue that holds so many fond memories, transformed…
Nightqueen – guitarist and bandleader Rex Zeco
Guitarist/bandleader Rex Zeco – Nightqueen Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Massacre Records for promotional pictures. FOR QUEEN AND METAL is the debut album from the goth/fantasy act Nightqueen that comes from Belgium. I hooked up with guitarist and bandleader Rex Zeco in order to talk about…
Split Heaven – Vocalist Leaves Band
Dear Split Heaven fans, today ends a stage in our long journey. One of our pillars left the band, from today, Eli Valenzuela is no longer a member of Split Heaven. It’s a cycle that closes to open new doors and explore unknown territories. We want to thank Eli all…
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS Spotlighted on RDIO.com; Label Releases Retrospective Playlist Containing Over 750 Songs
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS has teamed up with RDIO to make their entire music catalogue available to listeners. The CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS label page can be seen here: www.rdio.com/label/Century_Media/ To celebrate, CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS is currently spotlighted on RDIO and has launched a retrospective playlist of over 750 hand-picked songs that…