Submitted by newseditor on May 3, 2013
RockShot Music Management is pleased to announce the signing of the italians Djent/Progressive newcomers Kill The Sphinx.
Kill The Sphinx were born in summer 2012 from an idea by Daniele Cauda (vocals) and Mattia Giovanni Accini (guitars) and immediately after Fabrizio Prelini (bass… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 3, 2013
Jeff Hanneman guitarist and founding member of the rewoned thrash metal band Slayer died on May 2nd of liver failure. He was 49 years old.
The band comment of their official FB page:
“Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 2, 2013
Firewind, Greece's leading metal band spearheaded by guitar-wizard and Ozzy Osbourne band member Gus G., will be releasing a new live album entitled "Apotheosis - Live 2012" on June 24th, 2013 via Century Media Records in Europe, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band in style.
The… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 2, 2013
Metal guitar legend Chris Poland (ex Megadeth/OHM) has contributed a guest guitar solo to the new album “Belt Buckles and Brass Knuckles”, from popular Nashville based rock band Moccasin Creek. Poland plays lead on the hard driving track “Only Warning”, which is scheduled to be one of the singles… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 2, 2013
Avant Garde music aficionados across the globe are excited about the forthcoming second album by Dutch visual sound artist René van Commenée under the guise Mr Averell titled “Gridlock”. Van Commenée is known in The Netherlands for his music (sound) art objects, theatrical performances and… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 2, 2013
Watain announce the title and release date of the upcoming album: "After 120 nights of iron will and ardent magic, the fifth fullength album of Watain is now complete. With broken bones and burning hearts we have ploughed our way through deepest winter into a new wilderness, to which we will open… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 1, 2013
One of the summer’s most interesting classic rock tours will showcase a pair of stellar UK bands – Nektar and Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash – that have joined forces on the “Legends of U.K. Classic Rock” tour.
Both bands feature original founding members and each have decades-long histories… Read More Submitted by newseditor on May 1, 2013
The self-titled debut album by HEX will be released on May 28th 2013 via logic(il)logic Records. Thirteen tracks of modern, dark and mysterious hard'n'heavy featuring horror-inspired lyrics and catchy refrains that will get stuck in your head.
Tracklist:
1. Succubus
2. Little Devil Ride… Read More Submitted by newseditor on Apr 30, 2013
Katatonia will return with a special triple-LP vinyl release featuring an epic set of classics from the band's catalogue. “Last Fair Day Gone Night” features the Swedish dark rock/metal master at its glorious best with this electrifying set from London's esteemed Koko venue during a series of… Read More Submitted by newseditor on Apr 30, 2013
MelodicRock Records will release the band's brand new album “White” as a Deluxe Edition CD - strictly limited to 500 units only. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
“White” is the band's second album, which sees the guys stepping up the tempo, the songwriting, the performances as… Read More Submitted by newseditor on Apr 30, 2013
VICIOUS RUMORS is about to start a massive European tour from May 3 to June 1 2013. However with great sadness we just found out singer Brian Allen will not be able to tour during the month of May due to sudden family matters . We wish Brian all the best during this time.
Brian will return… Read More Submitted by newseditor on Apr 30, 2013
The Heavy-Thrash Metal band ARTHEMIS is confirmed to perform at the acoustic Jagermeister Stage at Download Festival 2013.
Arthemis guitarist Andrea Martongelli states: “We are over-f@*kin'-excited to play at mighty DOWNLOAD Festival!! This is a giant step in the Arthemis career and we will… Read More