March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Alice Cooper, Apocalyptica, Iron Maiden, Sonisphere • 0 Comments
British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden will headline the Bulgarian edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place June 21, 2011 at Sofia National Hippodrome Bankya. Also scheduled to appear are Slipknot , Alice Cooper , Mastodon and Apocalyptica
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Andreas Kisser, Anthrax, Scott Ian, Sepultura • 0 Comments
Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser will play eight shows with Anthrax in July as a temporary replacement for Scott Ian , whose wife, Pearl Aday , is reportedly expecting the couple’s first baby. The daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf , Pearl was named after the infamous Janis Joplin and is the god daughter to Maria […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: A Pale Horse Named Death, Life Of Agony, Sal Abruscato, SPV, Steamhammer, Type O Negative • 0 Comments
A Pale Horse Named Death , the new band featuring Brooklyn, New York native Sal Abruscato – who played drums on three Type O Negative albums ( “Slow, Deep & Hard” , “Origin Of The Feces” , “Bloody Kisses” ), as well as four Life Of Agony releases ( “River Runs Red” , “Ugly” , […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Lillian Axe • 0 Comments
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members Lillian Axe are proud to announce Jackson, Mississippi native Brian Jones as their new lead vocalist. Steve Blaze , lead guitarist and band founder, says, “We have spent the last six months searching for and reviewing candidates to the point of driving us crazy.” Blaze continues, “Choosing your front […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Black ‘n Blue • 0 Comments
Frontiers Records will release of the new album from Portland-based rockers Black ‘N Blue on May 13 in Europe and May 17 in North America. “Hell Yeah!” is a proud comeback statement for a band that wrote the pages of hard rock history in the ’80s.
March 11, 2011 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 begun […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Nonpoint • 0 Comments
Nonpoint has revealed the dates for its upcoming tour of the United States. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below. 04/06 Tallahassee, FL – Floyd’s Music Store 04/07 Charleston, SC – Jimbo’s Rock Lounge 04/08 Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans 04/09 Johnson City, TN – Capones 04/10 Winston-Salem – Johnny and […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Live At The Aragon, Mastodon • 0 Comments
American progressive metal act Mastodon has posted projection film clip online to promote its forthcoming new live CD/DVD set “Mastodon: Live At The Aragon.” “Live At The Aragon” is set for release on March 15, 2011 through Reprise Records. The two disc set was filmed and recorded during the band’s October 17, 2009 concert at […]
March 11, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Anvil • 0 Comments
Canadian heavy metal veterans Anvil has announced that they will be heading across their home nation this May on a headlining tour, which will be in support of their fourteenth studio album, “Juggernaut Of Justice.” Along the way, the band will also be the special guests for shock rock king Alice Cooper (see dates marked […]
Hellbastard Vocalist Comments On New Material
March 12, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Hellbastard • 0 Comments
British crust punk veterans Hellbastard are currently hard at work on new material, which should be released later this year. Speaking on the writing process, vocalist/guitarist Scruff stated: “Expect a tirade of ranting, anger, nasty little nuggets of rage and some class musicianship from current members!” The band will be embarking on a tour of […]
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