March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: KYUSS • 0 Comments
Former KYUSS bassist Scott Reeder has commented on the reaction to the news that he and fellow ex-KYUSS member Josh Homme (guitar) have filed a federal lawsuit against other former KYUSS members John Garcia (vocals) and Brant Bjork (drums) alleging “trademark infringement and consumer fraud” over the use of the KYUSS name. Garcia, Bjork and […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Napalm Death • 0 Comments
Thiago Sarkis of Brazil’s Roadie Crew magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. Several excerpts from the chat follow below. On the metal and punk roots of NAPALM DEATH: Shane: “Well, this lineup of the band has been together since 1991, but all of us at one […]
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: JEFF LOOMIS • 0 Comments
“Surrender”, a brand new song from former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis, is available for streaming using the audio player below. The track comes off Jeff Loomis‘ forthcoming second solo album, “Plains Of Oblivion”, which will be released on April 10 in North America (one day earlier in Europe) via Century Media Records. The CD was […]
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 […]
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 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 News Tags: CRASHDÏET • 0 Comments
Swedish glam rockers CRASHDÏET are in the process of writing and recording pre-production demos for their as-yet-untitled fourth album. A two-minute “sneak peek” into the sessions is… Read more here
VITAL REMAINS Mainman Says He Has Written 20 Songs For Next Album
March 11, 2012 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Vital Remains • 0 Comments
Guitarist Tony Lazaro of VITAL REMAINS was interviewed by Metal Hangar 18 after the band’s March 2 performance at the RBF club in Sofia, Bulgaria with KRISIUN and MALEVOLENT CREATION. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for VITAL REMAINS‘ long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s “Icons of […]