March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Pain • 0 Comments
Swedish progressive rock/metal act Pain, featuring Hypocrisy frontman Peter Tagtgren, has revealed the tracklisting for its forthcoming s-yet-untitled new album. The new full length is scheduled to be released on June 3, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. Via SMN News
March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Christopher Zibell, Krakow • 0 Comments
Norwegian metal act Krakow has posted the following statement online, announcing the departure of drummer Christopher Zibell from the band’s ranks; “We had some great years with Christopher and wish him all the best in the future. As a result of Christopher’s departure, Krakow has canceled its appearance at the U.K.’s Hammerfest. Via SMN News
March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Iced Earth • 0 Comments
Longtime Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow has announced his retirement from the band. In his heartfelt statement, Barlow cites his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as the reasons for his retirement; however, he has committed to perform with Iced Earth on all 2011 European festival dates, which […]
March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Kairos, Sepultura • 0 Comments
Brazilian thrash metal legends Sepultura has announced that the name of their forthcoming new studio album will be, “Kairos.” The album is expected to be released sometime around May and will be the band’s first for their new record label, Nuclear Blast. Via SMN News
March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Motley Crue Movie, Rob Zombie • 0 Comments
Billboard ran a story on Wednesday that seemed to credit Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as stating that “the film adaptation of the Crue’s 2002 memoir The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band … is now on track with Rob Zombie as it’s director. [sic]” It’s odd that this tasty bit of […]
Killer In The Workplace cancels shows
March 4, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Killer In The Workplace • 0 Comments
Former Soulfly bassist and current Killer In The Workplace guitarist Bobby Burns has posted the following message on his Facebook page: “ Killer In The Workplace will be canceling our next few shows and we’re unsure as to when any future shows will be happening. One of our members has been arrested (again). “Our debut […]