March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: KING'S X • 0 Comments
Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING’S X, suffered a heart attack February 26, and was rushed to the hospital where he underwent an emergency operation. In a new Facebook posting, KING’S X frontman Doug Pinnick states about Gaskill‘s current condition, “Saw Jerry and he smiled and gave the thumbs up. He seemed to recognize […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Driver • 0 Comments
Reunited ’80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work on its new album, “Countdown”, to be released later in the year via […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: SPARZANZA • 0 Comments
Karlstad, Sweden-based metal/rock band SPARZANZA recently entered the studio to begin recording its sixth album, to be released later in the year via Spinefarm Records. The group states, “Almost all the parts are done except for Fred [Fredrik Weileby], who has some singing left, and after that we will start the mixing session. This time […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Interviews Tags: Bruce Kulick • 0 Comments
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Interviews Tags: Sebastian Bach • 0 Comments
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Videos Tags: Behemoth • 0 Comments
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: PRONG • 0 Comments
Steve Patrick of Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. PRONG will release its new album, “Carved Into Stone”, on April 24 in North America via Long Branch Records/SPV. The CD was recorded with producer Steve Evetts, who has […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Interviews Tags: Dave Mustaine • 0 Comments
AHAB: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: AHAB • 0 Comments
AHAB, the German funeral doom metal band featuring former MIDNATTSOL members Daniel Droste (guitar/vocals) and Christian Hector (guitar), has completed work on its third album, “The Giant”, to be released later in the year via Napalm Records. The CD features cover artwork (see below) by acclaimed artist Sebastian Jerke (LONG DISTANCE CALLING) and a guest […]