Polish metallers MOONLIGHT are currently working on the follow-up to 2005’s “DownWords“. They are currently writing new material and plan to enter Fonoplastykon studio in early August. They will once again work with producer Marcin Bors. In other news, MOONLIGHT have undergone a small change in their lineup. After nine years of working together, Maciek […]

OZZY OSBOURNE‘s ringtone for “Crazy Train” has been certified platinum after having been downloaded a million times, according to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Eighty-four titles have been certified gold, 40 platinum, and four multi-platinum. Any original recording that’s been downloaded 500,000 times or more for a ringtone the RIAA now certifies as […]

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor joined SOULFLY on stage earlier today (Saturday, June 24) in Belgium for a rendition of the SOULFLY “classic” “Jumpdafuckup“. Watch a video clip of the performance HERE Taylor originally appeared on the studio version of “Jumpdafuckup“, which was included on SOULFLY‘s sophomore album, 2000’s “Primitive“.

Guitarist Olav Kristiseter of the Norwegian extreme metallers MANNGARD is planning on releasing his debut novel through a well-known Norwegian publisher later in the year. MANNGARD re-released their debut album, “Circling Buzzards“, in February via Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records.

DRY KILL LOGIC frontman Cliff Rigano has told Chronix Radio that the group’s next album will be titled “Of Vengeance and Violence“. The follow-up to 2004’s “The Dead and Dreaming” is tentatively scheduled for release on September 19. DRY KILL LOGIC recently announced the addition of bassist Brendan Duff (100 DEMONS, A THOUSAND FALLING SKIES) […]

Canadian metal band KITTIE will be entering a New Jersey studio on July 15 with producer Jack Ponti (BON JOVI, DORO, SKID ROW, ALICE COOPER) to begin recording their new album, tentatively due in early 2007 through the band’s own label, Kiss of Infamy Records. Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) has been tapped to […]

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson are reportedly scheduled to go into Malmsteen’s Miami, Florida studio next month to begin recording demos for the next YNGWIE MALMSTEEN’S RISING FORCE album. Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW) will once again handle the lead vocals on the CD, which is expected to surface in early 2007.

DAMNOCRACY — the new band featuring Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW; vocals), Evan Seinfeld (BIOHAZARD; bass), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX; guitar), Ted Nugent (guitar), and Jason Bonham (BONHAM, UFO, FOREIGNER; drums) — have posted rough demo versions of three songs on their MySpace profile. Check out the tracks “Take It Back“, “UltrAlive” and “Edge of the World” […]

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane is collaborating with former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers on material for Dane‘s first solo album. The CD is expected to include an appearance by Warrel‘s former SANCTUARY (pre-NEVERMORE) bandmate Dave Budbill (currently in ZEROCREEP) on drums. No information is presently available regarding the album’s musical direction or possible release date.

ANAL CUNT have been rejoined by drummer Nate Linehan following the recent departure of John Gillis, according to a posting on frontman Seth Putnam‘s web site. Also back in the fold is axeman Josh Martin, who replaced John Kozik last month.