March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Alice in Chains, bass player, Death, Drugs, methadone, Mike Starr • 0 Comments
Alice in Chains bass player Mike Starr was “mixing” methadone and anxiety medication hours before he died – this according to Mike’s roommate. Mike had been using methadone recently in an effort to get sober — but he had also been taking medication to battle anxiety issues he had been suffering from since his arrest […]
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Between The Buried And Me, Victory Records • 0 Comments
A look at the spectral decoder based interactive packaging for the forthcoming 2-CD/1-DVD “The Best Of Between The Buried And Me” set can be found below. The 3-disc release will hit store shelves on March 29, 2011 through Victory Records
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Anthrax, Dee Snider, Devin Townsend, Frank Sinatra, Joey Belladonna, Noisecreep, SIN-atra, Strangers in the Night • 0 Comments
Noisecreep has just premiered “Strangers in the Night,” Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna‘s cover of the Frank Sinatra classic. It comes off SIN-atra, a compilation album featuring guest metal vocalists (Devin Townsend, Dee Snider) performing hard rock versions of songs from the legendary singer’s songbook.
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Children Of Bodom, Relentless Reckless Forever, Spinefarm Records • 0 Comments
Finnish heavy metal outfit Children Of Bodom has already earned a gold record in their native country for their latest album, “Relentless Reckless Forever,” which sold over 10,000 copies on release day in Finland. The album is available everywhere now (except Australia where it will be released this Friday,) through Spinefarm Records.
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Anubis Gate, Henrik Fevre, Nightmare Records • 0 Comments
Danish metal outfit Anubis Gate has announced that they have found themselves a new lead vocalist in the form of Henrik Fevre. Speaking about the change in singers, the band stated: “With Jacob’s ever more demanding schedule as a first class producer Jacob found it hard to have the time and keep his heart in […]
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Nightrage • 0 Comments
Nightrage has just finished work on 15 pre-production songs for an upcoming “yet untitled” album, and the band is looking forward to entering the studio to start recording in June. Mastermind Marios Iliopoulos commented about the recording process: “This time we have chosen a different approach in the recording process. All drums, bass, and guitars […]
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Soilwork, Symphony X • 0 Comments
Swedish modern metallers SOILWORK, who were originally scheduled to head out this April & May supporting SYMPHONY X – have regretfully been forced to cancel their participation on this upcoming North American tour. Drummer Dirk Verbeuren has issued the following statement: “Due to recurring issues with a herniated disc in his lower back requiring a […]
March 8, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Kiss • 0 Comments
Due to unforeseen circumstances and an unavoidable situation, Kiss ‘s April tour of Japan will be postponed. Tickets will not go on sale on March 12 as previously announced. Once the new tour dates are confirmed, concert information will be posted on KissOnline.com . Kiss previously announced plans to enter the studio in March to […]
March 8, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor • 0 Comments
In addition to scoring David Fincher’s upcoming film The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo , Trent Reznor will be moving forward with a new How To Destroy Angels effort, and has plans to focus on Nine Inch Nails . “[ Atticus Ross and I] have been working since last summer on it and are due […]
Hate Eternal, Origin Tour Dates with Vital Remains, Abysmal Dawn
March 9, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Abysmal Dawn, Hate Eternal, Origin, Vital Remains • 0 Comments
Hate Eternal , Origin , Vital Remains , and Abysmal Dawn have announced a series of tour dates this summer. Confirmed Hate Eternal, Origin tour dates are below: Jun 15 Austin, TX @ Emo’s Jun 16 Amarillo, TX @ Sorority House Jun 17 Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theatre Jun 19 Tempe, AZ @ The […]
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