Legendary hard rock band UFO has set “The Monkey Puzzle” as the title of their new studio album, due in Europe on September 25 via SPV Records (one day later in North America). The follow-up to 2004’s “You Are Here” was recorded at Area 51 Studios with producer Tommy Newton, who also worked with the […]

Following the announcement of the forthcoming early September release of their new studio album A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, Iron Maiden reveal their front cover artwork!Also announced is the news that THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG will be released as a very special single on 14th August.Says Steve Harris, “This is a very intense […]

A video clip of CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based “jam” group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE’S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — performing the DAVID BOWIE classic “Ziggy Stardust” has been posted online […]

CANDIRIA have set “Kiss the Lie” as the title of their new album, which is currently being mixed in Brooklyn with Michael Barile (E.TOWN CONCRETE). The CD was produced by John LaMacchia and Carley Coma at Jupiter 4 and Purple Light studios and will be completed before the end of the month. A tentative fall […]

Veteran Polish death metallers VADER have revealed the track listing for their new album, “Impressions in Blood“, due in Europe on September 4 via Regain Records. The artwork is by Greek artist Seth (ROTTING CHRIST, PARADISE LOST) and you can see it at this location.“Impressions in Blood” track listing:01. Between Day and Night02. ShadowsFear03. As […]

The entire first episode of “Rock Star: Supernova“, the second season of the the Mark Burnett-created CBS-TV reality series, can be viewed online at this location. Scheduled to premiere Wednesday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode, “Rock Star: Supernova” will look for a lead singer for SUPERNOVA, a newly-formed band […]

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman‘s latest solo album, “Loudspeaker“, has entered the Japanese national chart at position No. 33. This marks the first Top 40 chart position for any of of Marty‘s solo albums.“Loudspeaker” features guest appearances by Steve Vai, John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER), and Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS).

Vancouver thrashers SOULSCAR have uploaded two full-length MP3s from their forthcoming album, “Endgame” at their official web site.Due in August via Galy Records, “Endgame” is described in a press release as “a ferocious blend of addictive riffs and stunning melodies, with vocals taking the backseat to a full-on guitar onslaught.”“Endgame” track listing:01. Identity02. The Hurt […]

OOMPH!‘s video for their new single, “Die Schlinge” — featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA — has been posted online at this location The clip was directed by Ken Duken, who had previously worked with OOMPH! on their video for “Das Letzte Streichholz“. “Die Schlinge” is the third single from OOMPH!‘s […]

Nuclear Blast Records has set a July 14 release date for the “deluxe edition” reissue of DIMMU BORGIR‘s “Godless Savage Garden” EP, which originally came out in 1998. Along with the eight cuts that appeared on the original CD, the new version of the album will include two bonus cuts: live versions of “Spellbound (By […]