The Haunted: ‘Unseen’ digipak detailed; album trailer available
“Unseen”, the seventh studio album from Swedish metallers The Haunted , will be released on March 22 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records Via SMN News
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Kiss, Korn, Buckcherry confirmed for Rock USA festival
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Buckcherry, Kiss, Korn, Rock USA festival • 0 Comments
Kiss will headline the Rock USA festival on July 16 at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “We definitely designed the lineup to shake a few heads and break the thinking mold of what a rock festival should be,” said Dan Liebhauser , part owner and promoter of the event. Via SMN News
Cruachan frontman ‘savagely attacked’ in Dublin
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Cruachan • 0 Comments
At 3 a.m. Sunday morning, February 20, Keith Fay , frontman of the Irish folk metal band Cruachan , was “savagely attacked” by a large gang of males in Dublin. Here is what Fay had to say about he calls a horrible and unprovoked attack: “While leaving a nightclub with my brother, sister and a […]
Soundgarden: 12-14 songs ‘ready to go’ for new studio album
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Soundgarden • 0 Comments
Soundgarden will enter a Seattle studio next week to begin recording its first album in 15 years. Drummer Matt Cameron tells Billboard.com that “there’s a little bit of evolution going on with some of this new music, but we’re not straying too far from the formula. It has all our signature elements – and more. […]
Insomnium to enter studio in April
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Insomnium • 0 Comments
Finnish melodic death metallers Insomnium have issued the following update: “The fifth Insomnium studio album is beginning to take shape. We had a three-day training and songwriting session last week and we can now say that we have about eight songs more or less ready. Via SMN News
Deathember to Record New Six Songs This Summer
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Deathember • 0 Comments
Swedish metal act Deathember has checked in with the following update: “We’ve also decided to hit the studio again late summer, to record 6!! new songs! It’s gonna be crazy. “We also got gigs pretty much every weekend around Stockholm, and we’re trying to plan a tour in Sweden / Denmark for this summer!” Via […]
Vital Remains seeks new lead guitarist
March 5, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Vital Remains • 0 Comments
Rhode Island-based death/black metallers Vital Remains have issued the following update: “We are looking for a pro lead guitarist with good gear and good attitude. Must have valid passport, valid driver’s license and clean criminal record! “If you are chosen, you must relocate to Rhode Island. No exceptions! “Must be able to tour anytime, anywhere, […]
Septicflesh to perform with all original members at France’s Chaulnes Metal Fest
March 5, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Chaulnes Metal Fest, Septicflesh • 0 Comments
Greek demons Septicflesh will headline the Chaulnes Metal Fest in France on April 23. According to the group, “this show will be very special as all original members of the band will be on stage. Via SMN News
Ratt singer says band ‘will not be active in 2011, maybe longer’
March 5, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Ratt, Stephen Pearcy • 0 Comments
Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy says that the band will remain inactive for the remainder of 2011 while he pursues other projects, including the release of a new solo album. Writing on his Twitter profile, Pearcy says, “ Ratt with me involved will not be active [in] 2011, maybe longer Via SMN News
Whitesnake: more ‘Forevermore’ release details revealed
March 6, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Forevermore, Whitesnake • 0 Comments
Whitesnake ‘s brand new album, “Forevermore” , due out in North America on March 29 via Frontiers Records , is set for release in four different configurations. “Forevermore” will be available as: * a single CD * a Cd+dvd combo: the DVD features the “Love Will Set You Free” video, the making of “Love Will […]
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