“Magic – A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio” will be available for the first time ever at the following Sonisphere Festivals: June 23 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Sonisphere Festival Bulgaria June 25 – Bucharest, Romania – Sonisphere Festival Romania June 26 – Istanbul, Turkey – Sonisphere Festival Turkey “Magic –…
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RANDY RHOADS Museum To Open In California
Kelly Garni (ex-bassist for QUIET RIOT) and great friend of the legendary and sorely missed Randy Rhoads (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, Quiet Riot) along with Kelle Rhoads (Randy’s brother) have made a major announcement for fans across the globe. A museum dedicated to the legacy of Randy Rhoads is set to open…
Shroud Eater offers free download of debut EP
WE ARE BEASTS! Miami rock trio, Shroud Eater, offers free download of debut EP MIAMI – Shroud Eater, South Florida’s DIY grunge/stoner rock trio, is offering a free download of their debut self-titled EP, in anticipation of the release of their debut full-length record, ThunderNoise, due out this fall. Inspired by…
Judas Priest, Sarcofagus & Burzum Guitarists Interviewed for Guitargument on Peacedogman
Three legendary heavy metal guitarists KK Downing (Judas Priest), Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus) and Varg Vikernes (Burzum) were interviewed for an extensive US rock webzine Peacedogman “Guitargument” article. www.peacedogman.com/gtrgriff.htm This in depth interview makes comparisons between three generations of influential metal guitarist – KK Downing from the 60’s, Kuusniemi from the…
SLASH Tackled On Stage In Milan
Footage of SLASH (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N’ ROSES) being tackled on stage in Milan, Italy on June 10th has surfaced online. Check out the footage below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwUIl4Bj8NA[/youtube] According to Metalitalia.com, an unknown person suddenly appeared onstage at Slash’s Milan, Italy performance on June 10th. The commotion took place during the…
JORN LANDE Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Sweden Rock Festival
Video footage of Norway’s Jorn Lande (JORN, MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) paying tribute to late metal hero RONNIE JAMES DIO at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 10th can be seen below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73RnhXQ2czk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K5QJ-FhXKo[/youtube]
HOLY GRAIL TO SUPPORT EXODUS THIS SUMMER
Los Angeles-based metal upstarts HOLY GRAIL have been tapped to support thrash legends EXODUS in August and September on the “March of Brutality Tour.” Front man James Luna commented: “Exodus are longtime favorites of mine and the other HG guys. Ever since I first saw the video from their ‘Ultimate…
HEAVY ARTILLERY SIGNS SPELLCASTER
HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS is pleased to announce the signing of Portland, OR heavy metal maniacs SPELLCASTER. Carrying on the proud legacy of Pacific Northwest heavy metal bands before them such as MALICE, METAL CHURCH and WILD DOGS, SPELLCASTER have arrived to prove that traditional heavy metal is alive and well…
Hellbent For Cooking Author Annick “The Morbid Chef” Giroux – “A Lot Of The General Public See Metalheads As Pizza Eatin’ And Beer Gurgling Subhumans”
Omega’s Apple correspondent Anthony Morgan recently caught up with Annick “The Morbid Chef” Giroux, author of the new heavy metal cookbook Hellbent For Cooking. An excerpt is available below. Q: Could you talk me through the selection process you underwent in deciding which groups to approach and request recipes from?…
OZZY & SHARON OSBOURNE To “SCREAM FOR A CURE” In Support of Thinkcure
Ozzy to lead Dodger Stadium crowd in Guinness World Records® attempt for the loudest scream this Friday, June 11
IRON MAIDEN – Setlist, Live Footage From The Final Frontier Kick-Off
Let the onlsaught begin. Footage from IRON MAIDEN’s June 9th kick-off show in Dallas, TX for The Final Frontier North American tour is available below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ0o0hb3E38[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68OSHvNfyzI[/youtube] The setlist on the night was as follows: ‘The Wicker Man’ ‘The Ghost Of The Navigator’ ‘Brighter Than a Thousand Suns’ ‘El Dorado’…
CHRISTIAN MISTRESS Sign To 20 Buck Spin; Premiere Track
Bursting out of Olympia, Washington come classic metal heathens CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, fueled with pure American heavy metal fire, and ready to dose the planet up with their infectious tunes. This cult buzz band has plenty of support behind them in their infancy; from a supportive local scene that’s ready to…
KILLING MACHINE Prepare for European Debut
KILLING MACHINE – the US metal band featuring ex members of Slayer, Testament ,Startovarius and Temple Of Brutality, recently relocated to Europe and have issued an update on preparations for their upcoming European debut. The band are confirmed to play several high profile shows throughout the summer and launches with…
WHITE WIZZARD – New Line-up for Download Festival
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD have revealed their new line-up ahead of the band’s appearance at Download festival in the UK this weekend. WHITE WIZZARD are eagerly awaiting their first ever appearance at the legendary Download festival at Donington Park, where founding member JON LEON, guitarist CHAD…
BLACK RIVER presents new video for “Lucky In Hell”
BLACK RIVER, rock band consisting of Orion (Behemoth, Vesania), Daray (Dimmu Borgir), Taff (Rootwater), Kay (ex-Neolithic) and Art (Soulburners) has just recorded first video for the song “Lucky In Hell” which will be promoting the new album. This videoclip features one of the most talented & popular Polish actresses –…