Friday, June 19, 2009
01:11 AM

LIVE REVIEW: LES CLAYPOOL, at the Ventura Theatre, was a tidal force of musical energy that left me breathless. When Claypool was born there must have been a little bass guitar attached to him and he must have learned to play it before he started to walk or talk. Claypool was touring in support of his new release, "Of Fungi and Foe," and -- from the first note he played -- he did not disappoint. He started with a few Primus cuts before he moved to the new material, but that was fine with me and the rest of the crowd; it got us in the right mood. The band consisted of Claypool on bass (of course), a drummer, a cellist (yes a cellist) and a xylophone player (who also played percussion). That's it. Not your standard mix of musicians but Claypool is anything but standard. One highlight of many was the band's great rendition of Black Sabbath’s "Electric Funeral." The four members pounded on their instruments for close to two hours and, when they were done, I left the venue extremely happy and completely satisfied. Les Claypool and the band put on a great show! if they're coming your way, trust me: it will be well worth your time. If they don't make it out your way, well, I saw a lot of phones shooting video, so maybe you can find some material on YouTube...

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
01:00 PM

GREAT NEWS: SUSPERIA vocalist Athera (Pål Mathiesen) is set to return to the stage at the Steinkjer Festival (http://www.steinkjerfestivalen.no in Norway on Friday, June 26, 2009. The singer, who earlier this year suffered a heart attack which resulted in major open heart surgery, has made a rapid recovery and doctors have now given him the go ahead to make his comeback...

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
09:47 AM

...Canadian rockers ANVIL will open for AC/DC during the band's two arena shows on July 28 at Gillette Stadium in Boston and July 31 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. Thanks to the hugely successful film about Anvil, "The Story of Anvil," the band is enjoying a newfound success unlike anything they've experienced before. For more information, check out http://www.anvilthemovie.com

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
06:53 PM

Some releases deserve to be posted in their entirety: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUDAS PRIEST UNLEASH NEW LIVE ALBUM, 'A TOUCH OF EVIL - LIVE'. As the creators of a live release that is considered to be one of the all-time great concert recordings in the realm of heavy metal (1979's 'Unleashed in the East'), whenever Judas Priest announce a new live album, metalheads worldwide instantly take note. And on 'A Touch of Evil - Live' (released July 14, 2009 via Epic Records), the mighty Priest - which includes singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and KK Downing, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis - doesn't disappoint. Focusing primarily on fan-revered album cuts (all previously unreleased in live form on CD), 'A Touch of Evil - Live' features absolutely scintillating renditions of such Priest gems as "Riding on the Wind," "Beyond the Realms of Death," "Dissident Aggressor," "A Touch of Evil," "Eat Me Alive," and the set-closing "Painkiller." Also of note are the first live album appearances of standouts from Priest's critically acclaimed 2008 concept double disc, 'Nostradamus' ("Death" and "Prophecy"). Recorded by Martin Walker and Brian Thorene during the Judas Priest's mammoth 2005 and 2008 world tours, 'A Touch of Evil- Live' also marks the first Priest album that producer Tom Allom has worked on since 1988 (co-producing along with the band). It was such Allom-produced albums as the aforementioned 'Unleashed in the East,' as well as 'British Steel' and 'Screaming for Vengeance' (among others) that made Priest not only one of the premier metal acts, but one of the leading global rock acts. As heard throughout 'A Touch of Evil - Live,' Priest remain a must-see live act…and a must-hear one, as well. 'A Touch of Evil - Live' track listing: JUDAS RISING; HELLRIDER; BETWEEN THE HAMMER & THE ANVIL; RIDING ON THE WIND; BEYOND THE REALMS OF DEATH; DISSIDENT; AGGRESSOR; A TOUCH OF EVIL; EAT ME ALIVE; PROPHECY; PAINKILLER." For more information, check out http://www.judaspriest.com

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
11:18 AM

...Jolly Roger Records has released the vinyl edition of Italian folk-metallers FOLKSTONE, originally issued only on CD in 2008 by Fuel records. FolkStone find their inspiration in band like In Extremo, Corvus Corax, Schelmish and other medieval bands. The vinyl edition is strictly limited to 500 handnumbered pieces, first 100 copies in yellow, last 100 in blue. To order or for more information, check out http://www.jollyrogerstore.com or http://www.myspace.com/jollyrogerlabelindie

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
01:48 AM

...To coincide with the premiere of their brand new studio album, "When Death Comes," Danish thrash metal legends Artillery have set up their new official website at http://www.artillery.dk/ Check it out for all the latest...

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
01:47 AM

Vivo Management reports what they call "the first news" about Total Metal Festival 2009: "After the great edition of last Year with Deicide, Hatesphere, Slowmotion Apocalypse and some very good bands more, that saw the festival very successful in every aspect, starting from the great crowd to finish to the perfect organization, the organizers of Vivo Management agency are working on the seventh edition of their best event in the year with an awesome bill again. Already confirmed are FINNTROLL, the band who has invented the Folk Metal and that finally reach for the first time southern Italy with a lot of enthusiasm to be part of this fest that is already pretty popular all over Europe. For the fans of traditional Death Metal there will be also a band that is considered one of the leader act of this kind of music, MALEVOLENT CREATION that, after many years, are back on the stages of all the world with their blasting show! Also the more "extreme" metal fans will be happy with VOMITORY, the swedish Brutal Death metal band that has just released one umbelievable new album: “Carnage Euphoria”. The date for the 2009 edition of the TMF is Saturday 19 September and the location is the same of the last year's edition, the New Demodè Club in Modugno (Bari)." For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/totalmetalfestival

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
01:45 AM

...THE GREAT KAT has signed a deal with Music Video Distributors (MVD) to distribute her amazing “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” DVD to Germany, Italy, UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Benelux, U.S. and more. For more information, check out http://www.greatkat.com

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
01:25 AM

...Tankcrimes has released an ABSCESS / POPULATION REDUCTION split, available now. The split, brought on by a fan-based cover song years ago, has 7 new tracks from Abscess and 6 new ones, plus a Haemorrhage cover, from Population Reduction and features cover art by Chris Reifert. Check out http://www.tankcrimes.com for more information...

Sunday, May 24, 2009
10:10 PM

...PESTILENCE was unable to to headline the Maryland DeathFest due to their detainment at the US border. Band leader Patrick Mameli and guitarist Patrick Uterwyck were kept in custody for several hours and then sent back to the Netherlands. Upon entering the US and stopping at customs they discovered their paper work, which had been sent to them, was not properly completed for the required working visas. Originally they were told all was in order and to proceed on the trip to the US. They spent a total of 44 hours in flights and detainment - The two artists had flown the day before to give the USA metal-heads a "skull-crushing performance." Says the band's Patrick Mameli: “We are extremely sad and disappointed not being able to perform on the MDF. Not having received the proper information on our visa application, we were under the impression that what we received from the securing visas and working permits office was the actual working permits. We were kept under custody by the border security police for four hours trying to do everything in our power to let us pass, but all our efforts failed. They sent us home on the next plane. Hopefully we will be given another chance to perform for you, our fans!” For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial

Sunday, May 10, 2009
03:14 AM

...CHI CHENG, the Deftones bassist was was left in a coma after a car accident in November, has been released from ICU and is no longer on any sort of life support. According to the website www.OneLoveforChi.com, "His symptoms continue to improve." Fans can donate money toward Chi's medical bills at that site as well...

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
10:24 PM

...We don't often post press releases in their entirety, but sometimes you just gotta. Congratulations to Ray Van Horn, Jr. , whose reviews you've read on the pages of RoughEdge.com... "FOR RELEASE: April 1, 2009 Baltimore, MD The winners of Metal Hammer magazine’s 2009 Web of Death Online Awards were announced today and Ray Van Horn, Jr. was given honors in the category of “Best Personal Blog” for his website The Metal Minute. The esteemed UK-based rock journal, in publication since 1984, recently hosted their internet excellence awards in response to Revolver magazine’s forthcoming Golden Gods Awards. Metal Hammer’s focus was designed to spotlight journalists and online heavy metal publications with their Web of Death Online Awards. The Metal Minute fell into the company of other award-winners such as Blabbermouth.net, Metal Underground.com, Metal Sucks.net, Metalrage.com, Metal-Rules.com, Punktastic.com and SMN News.com. On winning a Web of Death Online Award, Van Horn notes, 'I remember how difficult it was in the States during the eighties to hunt down Metal Hammer outside of deep-flung underground music stores, but it’s nothing short of surreal to be given this nod of recognition from a journal I read frequently in my teens along with Rip, Hit Parader, Circus, Kerrang, Fangoria and Gore Zone. To be acknowledged from the traceable birth region of heavy metal means more than a measurable amount to me. I can honestly say there have been times when personal and professional changes within the past year made The Metal Minute’s continuation rather suspect. My readers, my label providers, my publicist friends, my colleagues and especially the nomination from Metal Hammer made me dig deeper inside myself to make The Metal Minute a worthy source of journalism in support of a scene that refuses to let me go and vice-versa. 'I’ve seen some sad moments this year already with the passing of industry friends and the folding of respected magazines I’ve been on staff with for a considerable amount of time. Trying to find new homes to roost has presented considerable challenge while on the flipside, I have now been presented with a beautiful child I am about to adopt. In the same timeframe of hard adversity, I’ve had Rob Halford, Alice Cooper, Lemmy Kilmeister, Jon Schaffer, Trevor Phipps, Aaron Turner, Wayne Static, Mike Daly, Chris Poland, Ross the Boss, Grutle Kjellson, Damon Fox, Max Cavalera, Matthias Jabs and others on my phone. I have a featured gig in a local venue coming up next week, I recently lurched around as a zombie in an indie horror film and I have two new books to finish. Best of all, I am about to become a daddy and Metal Hammer has given my pet project blogsite a very humbling award. Life is good. Thank you to Rob Gill and the Metal Hammer staff for this generous bestowment.' Since going online, The Metal Minute has now gained close to 300,000 hits from an international base of readers. Featuring numerous album and DVD reviews, special-themed write-ups and video streaming in addition to the reader-praised “Take 5” interview series, The Metal Minute looks forward to continued service of the heavy metal, punk and horror scenes."...

Friday, March 27, 2009
09:05 AM

...The mighty JUDAS PRIEST will tour the U.S. this summer and, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their classic "British Steel" album they will perform that album in its entirety live, along with a selection of other Priest classics. WHITESNAKE is on the bill for most shows. Check out http://www.roughtour.com for dates and places...

Friday, March 27, 2009
09:01 AM

...Richard Conferssori of ANGRA and SHAMAN, will perform drums on the new RAVENLAND CD that he was producing. Says the band's Camilla Raven: "We didn’t know Confessori’s work as a producer, but he is very experienced with drums sounding and because we think that it represents a lot for the whole production of an album, we decided working with him. Afterwards, our previous drummer quit the band and Confessori told us that he could record the drums parts if we wanted. Of course we wanted!" The band's debut, entitled "...And A Crow Brings Me Back", will be released soon. For more more information check out http://www.ravenland.net

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:12 PM

...I Scream Records has signed SKARHEAD for the release of the band's upcoming CD, "Drugs, Music and Sex." The album is currently being mixed and set for release late Summer 2009. Says the band's Lord Ezec: "I have chosen I Scream Records for the release of "Drugs, Music & Sex" because it is a true street flavored hardcore label. To me I Scream is the epitomy of hardcore music and no one gets more hardcore then Skarhead!!! So get ready for true NYHC music made by the best in the business. A record that will make you bug the fuck out. Skarhead Rules!!!"...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:11 PM

...ISIS have posted a new song from their forthcoming record, "Wavering Radiant" (due May 5th from Ipecac), on their MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/sgnl05 The new track is titled "20 Minutes / 40 Years."...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:09 PM

...Stillborn Records has signed Long Island's THE WORLD WE KNEW. The band just completed recording "To the Wolves," their Stillborn debut which is set for a June 30, 2009 release. Says Stillborn label owner (and Hatebreed/Kingdom of Sorror frontman) JAMEY JASTA "These guys have been paying their dues for quite some time and have made a really killer album that I am excited to put out on Stillborn." Adds the band: "The five of us are extremely excited to be working with Jamey and the Stillborn crew. Our debut full length "To The Wolves" hits stores on June 30th and we are proud to say that it will be part of one of the strongest catalogs in hardcore and heavy metal today"...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:07 PM

...OVERLORDE have announced that Bobby 'Leather Lungs' Lucas has returned to the band as their new vocalist. Says Lucas: "I couldn't be happier about returning to OVERLORDE. Our release, "Return of the Snow Giant," is some of my best work ever and I plan on giving the next album 110%. I have been through some tough times and battled illness and tragedy in my life over the past 3 years, but I have come through it a much stronger person. I feel better than ever, and my voice is stronger than it's ever been in the 24 years that I've been a vocalist! Mark, John, and Dave are like family to me and it feels like I never left the group. I also want to thank them and the fans for sticking by me and making it all worthwhile! Cheers everyone!!!"...

Thursday, March 19, 2009
06:59 PM

...ZEN VENDETTA were the top prize winners in the season finale of Make A Star’s nationally broadcast television show. You can hear tracks from the band's excellent debut full-length, "Out On The West Coast," now at http://www.myspace.com/zenvendetta

Sunday, March 15, 2009
04:22 PM

...An update on SUSPERIA vocalist Athera (Pal Mathieson): He remains under close observation at Akershus Universitetssykehus Hospital in Lørenskog, Norway following his heart attack last week. The singer has been diagnosed with a previously undetected genetic disorder that will require the replacement of three narrowed arteries and three heart valves. He will undergo a triple heart by-pass operation through open heart surgery on Monday 16th March 2009. Meanwhile the singer is being kept on heavy doses of medication to keep his blood thin and his heart rate down. Though in a serious, but stable condition, Athera sent the following message to fans: "Hey everyone out there in the metal universe - friends and strangers. Thanks for all your messages of support. I'm lying here in the hospital reading them all and it's really nice to see that so many of you have taken the time to send them - Its overwhelming. I've had a big shock and it's not something I would want anyone to experience. You know, I always wanted to hit the headlines - but not in this way!!! Looks like the Susperia curse has hit again, a new album and tour on the way and one of us complicates it all. But damn it we will never let anything stop us - ever!! Even if death itself comes knocking and believe me it did. I am undergoing open heart surgery this Monday to replace some broken valves and veins, and then this metal heart will beat once again. The Doc(tor) says I'll be back stronger than ever. I will have to spend a long time in the hospital, but it's not that bad. You should see the nurses taking care of me ;-) Could be worse. Looking forward to getting back up and on the road again. Sorry for the shows that I'm not going to be able to do. I will make it up to you guys. You all make me stronger, I am truly grateful."...

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
11:27 AM

...SUSPERIA vocalist Athera (Pal Mathieson) was rushed into Akershus Universitetssykehus Hospital in Norway on March 9th suffering from acute stomach pains and heavy bleeding. Initial tests revealed that the singer had suffered a heart attack caused by a damaged blood vessel. Athera is currently in the intensive care unit under close observation, while further tests are carried out. He is expected to remain hospitalized for the foreseeable future. At this moment future plans including touring commitments remain unchanged, until a full diagnosis of his condition has been confirmed. Athera had just completed vocals on the band's latest album, due out later this year...

Thursday, March 05, 2009
11:36 AM

..."Flight 666," IRON MAIDEN's first feature-length film, will appear in 400 theaters around the world for one day only, on April 21st, 2009. That day has been dubbed "Maiden Day." The film is a documentary that follows Iron Maiden on their 2008 "Somewhere Back In Time Tour"...

Thursday, February 26, 2009
10:48 AM

A great classic rock line-up is coming to your town soon. DEF LEPPARD, POISON and CHEAP TRICK have teamed together for a 40-city North American Tour beginning June 23rd in Camden, NJ and ending on September 6 in San Bernadino, CA. Check out http://www.roughtour.com for tour dates or http://www.livenation.com for ticket information...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
11:47 AM

...STATIC-X and SALIVA will co-headline this year's Sno-Core, the tour's 13th year. Check out http://www.roughtour.com for dates and places...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
11:42 AM

...Phoenix's death/grind quintet LANDMINE MARATHON has officially signed with Prosthetic Records. The band, whose three-release Level Plane Records discography has drawn frequent comparisons to Napalm Death, Carcass and Bolt Thrower, will tour throughout the spring and perform at both the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and the Los Angeles Murderfest in the coming weeks. Says the band's guitarist Ryan Butler: "We're extremely excited about signing with Prosthetic and can't wait to forge new friendships and relationships with them. They've been nothing but a blast to work with through the signing process, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this partnership."...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
11:36 AM

...Pennsylvania's CENTURY were recently rejoined by original drummer Grant McFarland and bassist Ricky Armellino, the respective drummer and vocalist of THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE. Additionally, the group has announced the addition of guitarist Todd Mogle to its ranks...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
11:34 AM

...Christian rockers BRIDE will release their new CD this summer...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
11:33 AM

...LITA FORD and TESLA have joined the already impressive line-up for the 2009 BANG YOUR HEAD festival scheduled for June 26th and 27th at the Messegelände Balingen, Germany: Also on the bill are: BLIND GUARDIAN, U.D.O., W.A.S.P., Y&T, SODOM, EXODUS, SACRED REICH, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, VOIVOD, ROSS THE BOSS, POWERWOLF, LÄÄZ ROCKIT, WARRIOR, DRIVER, CLOVEN HOOF, KISSIN' DYNAMITE and ALESTORM ...

Friday, February 13, 2009
10:36 AM

...Living legend LEMMY of MOTORHEAD will appear in Guitar Hero Metallica this spring. Game players will have the opportunity to experience Lemmy's in-game likeness on vocals and bass guitar - or play as the icon himself. Lemmy will have a familiar tune with him as Motorhead's 2008 re-record of "Ace of Spades" rocks its way into the set list. Says Lemmy: "It's great to be in Guitar Hero with all these famous people and I'm really pleased to be in it with Metallica...but James is still taller than me."...

Thursday, February 12, 2009
04:09 AM

...Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and DJ Lethal, the original line-up of LIMP BIZKIT, are back together after an eight year hiatus. Said Durst and Borland in a statement: "We decided we were more disgusted and bored with the state of heavy popular music than we were with each other. Regardless of where our separate paths have taken us, we recognize there is a powerful and unique energy with this particular group of people we have not found anywhere else. This is why Limp Bizkit is back." The band will kick off a world tour in the Spring on the overseas festival circuit with headline shows sprinkled in throughout Eastern Europe and Europe. A new album, which would be the original group's first full-length effort since 2000, is also planned. For more information, check out http://www.limpbizkit.com or http://www.myspace.com/limpbizkit

Monday, February 09, 2009
12:08 PM

...BLINK 182 has released the following announcement: "Hi. We're blink-182. This past week there've been a lot of questions about the current status of the band, and we wanted you to hear it straight from us. To put it simply, We're back. We mean, really back. Picking up where we left off and then some. In the studio writing and recording a new album. Preparing to tour the world yet again. Friendships reformed. 17 years deep in our legacy."...

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
10:43 AM

...SKELETONWITCH and KYLESA will co-headline the “Southern Discomfort” tour, which kicks off on March 13 in Charlotte, N.C. Also on the bill are BLACK TUSK. For dates and places, check out http://www.roughtour.com

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
10:14 AM

...Guitar legends PAUL GILBERT, GEORGE LYNCH and RICHIE KOTZEN, aka THE GUITAR GENERATION, will perform three shows in Southern California in late February / early March. Each show will feature the artists in their own 45 minute set, accompanied by their band, followed by an encore jam with all three guitarists onstage at one time. Check out http://www.roughtour.com for more dates and places...

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
07:16 PM

...OLIVER BUCK & THE NEW MADRIDS will featured on WRUW 91.1's "Live From Cleveland" show Thursday, January 22nd from 10 pm to 11 pm. The show gives bands the opportunity to set up in the studio and control the airwaves for one hour ... following FCC guidelines, of course. The band plans to play the entire time. You can also listen online at www.wruw.org...

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
09:57 AM

...On Saturday, January 31st, Musicians Institute welcomes back former Megadeth axe-slinger Marty Friedman for a 4:00 PM Saturday afternoon clinic in MI’s main concert hall “P100.” Friedman will hold a clinic, and then follow it up with a one song performance by the girl band "Beppin San." Explains Friedman: “I have a TV show in Japan on NHK called "Paphoo!" (Perform!!). Every episode is a different theme, this time it is on location in LA where I will produce a song for this band that I chose out of hundreds of entrants from the entire country." The clinic and performance are both open to the public. For more information, check out http://martyfriedman.com/ Get there early to ensure your entrance – there are no tickets so first comefirst serve! For more information or direction to get to Musicians Institute go to www.mi.edu

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
01:06 AM

The following message was released by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: "The rumors are true, only with less spins and no turbulence. Every band has its growing pains, and after 18 months in the trenches, relentless touring and living together, we all came to a conclusion that a change had to be made. It was a mutual agreement between the band and Darrell, and both parties wanted to handle this with class and as friends in our own time and on our own terms, however the rumor mill seems to work faster than anyone thought. "It was a swift and smooth transition and we all remain good friends. All clichés aside we really wish him the best on his musical endeavors. As for us, Darrell joined the band after our debut album was already recorded, so the direction and sound of Five Finger Death Punch obviously won't change a bit. Renowned shredder and the band's long time friend Jason Hook just finished up his contractual obligations with Alice Cooper, and he'll be taking over the second guitarist post. Zoltan exclaims, "He's an unbelievable player, and a good friend of all of us, so we hope our fans will welcome him in the Death Punch crew. We are pushing forward; the European tour is just a couple of weeks away, we're planning on more international tours in '09 and the release of our next record sometime this summer. We'd also like to use this opportunity to thank all of our fans for their dedication and their continuous support. It's a rarity these days, but you guys are truly amazing and made this band a big success. See you all in the pit!"...

Friday, January 16, 2009
11:09 AM

...TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider will reprise his role as Captain Howdy in the 1998 cult horror classic "Strangeland" when "Strangeland: Disciple" goes into production later this year. Says Snider: "If I am the father of torture films, I’ve got to come back like a sledgehammer to reclaim my crown!"...

Thursday, January 15, 2009
09:28 PM

Seattle's DEMON HUNTER, will release their CD, "Live in Nashville," on January 27, on Solid State Records. Two of the songs from the CD are now posted on the band's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/demonhunter

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
11:23 AM

...SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor has a solo album in mind. He recently told Billboard.com: "I know I have this album that I need to make and I'm the kind of guy that if I can't get that done then it's going to hold me back from all this other stuff I want to do. I just know I've got to make it or I can't branch out." Taylor says the album is a cross between the Foo Fighters and Social Distortion "with some Johnny Cash mixed in"...

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
01:33 PM

...I BUILT THE CROSS out of Nevada has signed with Open Grave Records. According to a press release: "I BUILT THE CROSS was formed during the summer of '08 by two long time-time friends and ex-members of the popular death metal band Disfiguring the Goddess. As friends, Reed and Gare have been closer than brothers since before either of them can remember, and as musicians, they've been working together for the last several years. Although they have been involved in musical projects spanning various different genres all across the board, they claim that death metal is the only form of musical expression that can truly make their hearts, minds, and desires most tangible. I BUILT THE CROSS is a Christ-centered, spirit-led technical death metal band with a driven and distinguishable purpose: spread Jesus' name to an audience of people in a music scene that is generally stereotyped as "evil." To them, musicians aren't defined by the music they play, rather, it is the other way around. As a whole, I BUILT THE CROSS is ultimately concerned with clarifying the unconditional love of Jesus - the Savior, the Friend, the Father." For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/ibuiltthecross

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
11:24 AM

...Blues/rock guitar guru PAT TRAVERS is back touring, performing both live acoustic sets as well as full electric Pat Travers Band sets. The current tour is on the tail end of 2008’s successful tour in support of his new live release “Stick with What You Know – Live in Europe” on Provogue Records. The current line-up for the Pat Travers band is Pat Travers (Guitar/vox), Kirk McKim (Lead Guitar / Backing Vox), Sean "The Cannon" Shannon (Drums) and Rodney O'Quinn (Bass / Backing Vocals). For tour dates, check out http://www.roughtour.com For more information, check out http://www.pattravers.com

Monday, January 12, 2009
04:22 PM

Frontman and Author Scott Von Heldt Schedules NAMM Appearances! Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (singer/guitarist of Healer and Kurai & author of Mind Over Metal) is scheduled to appear at the Minarik Guitars booth this Friday and Saturday during the 2009 Winter NAMM convention. This will be a rare opportunity to get upclose and personal with Scott and get a one on one exploration of these incredible instruments that he endorses. SVH will be at the booth all day Friday and from 2-6 on Saturday. As Reported on:1-9-09 Audiobook of Scott Von Heldt's Mind Over Metal streaming for free on website! Extreme Voice and guitar guru Scott "SVH" Von Heldt has uploaded the audiobook version of his new book Mind Over Metal to his official website where it is streaming for free for a limited time. SVH issued the following statement: "I am very happy to have completed the recording of the audiobook version of Mind Over Metal and I will be releasing it soon via iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon and all the other great sites where audiobooks are sold. There are a few glitches in the final edits that I have to get back in the studio to touch up before I feel it's ready to sell but I have posted it on my website where you can stream it in it's entirety for free until it hits the stores. It's a great way to get a glimpse at the philosophies presented in the book and helping others find new ways to expand their consciousness and become more expressive is my main goal for writing the book in the first place. ENJOY!!" To stream Mind Over Metal chapter by chapter visit: http://scottvonheldt.com/album/0

Monday, January 12, 2009
10:59 AM

...MOONSHOT, featuring Grammy nominated guitarist/songwriter Josh Rand of Stone Sour fame, as well as Canadian singer/songwriter Lindsay Robins, will perform two showcases to introduce their new music. The first showcase takes place on Lindsay’s home turf in Toronto, is scheduled for January 19th at The Bovine Sex Club and will be free to anyone who wants to attend. The second showcase show will be taking place in New York City at the Mercury Lounge on January 21st. For more information, and to hear a few songs yourself, check out hte band's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/moonshotband

Monday, January 12, 2009
10:53 AM

...NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II will be held this year in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. So far, the lineup includes JAG PANZER, MINDWARP CHAMBER, KRUCIBLE, HALCYON WAY and SACRED DAWN. For more information, check out http://www.Myspace.com/NightmareMetalFestival

Saturday, January 10, 2009
06:52 PM

...Denver thrashers HAVOK have signed to Candlelight Records. The band is currently completing their debut album, entitled "Burn," which is expected for release early next spring...

Saturday, January 10, 2009
06:48 PM

...Scott "SVH" Von Heldt, extreme voice and guitar guru, has uploaded the audiobook version of his new book, "Mind Over Metal," to his official website where it is streaming for free for a limited time. Says SVH: "I am very happy to have completed the recording of the audiobook version of Mind Over Metal and I will be releasing it soon via iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon and all the other great sites where audiobooks are sold. There are a few glitches in the final edits that I have to get back in the studio to touch up before I feel it's ready to sell but I have posted it on my website where you can stream it in its entirety for free until it hits the stores. It's a great way to get a glimpse at the philosophies presented in the book and helping others find new ways to expand their consciousness and become more expressive is my main goal for writing the book in the first place. ENJOY!!" To stream "Mind Over Metal" chapter by chapter visit: http://scottvonheldt.com/album/0

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
11:48 AM

...DISTURBED will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE on Monday January 12, 2009 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. If you have a question or want to speak with Disturbed call toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding listening online go to http://www.RocklineRadio.com

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
11:40 AM

...ACE FREHLEY has announced the name of his forthcoming CD: "Anomaly." To check out the cover art, visit Ace's website at http://www.acefrehley.com/anomaly

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
11:35 AM

...DC4 will release "Explode" on January 27th. The band, featuring Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Odin), Shawn Duncan (Odin), Matt Duncan, and Rowan Robertson (Dio) will celebrate the release with a CD release party on February 28th at The Key Club in Los Angeles. For more information, check out http://www.myspace.com/dc4duncan

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
04:53 PM

...RON ASHETON, guitarist for legendary punk rock band The Stooges, was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Asheton was a founding member of the band, along with his brother Scott and Iggy Pop. Authorities are investigating the cause of death of the 60-year-old, but foul play is not suspected...

Monday, January 05, 2009
10:31 AM

...Metal Mind will re-release “Set The World On Fire,” the 1993 studio album by ANNIHILATOR, on March 10, 2009. The new edition of the album will include two bonus tracks plus an additional CD featuring a promotional video for “Set the World on Fire,” video material featuring Jeff Waters speaking about the process of writing and recording “Set the World on Fire,” touring, making of the "Set the World on Fire" video and much more. The Digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies and the entire release has been digitally remastered using 24-Bit process, released on a golden disc...

Monday, January 05, 2009
10:27 AM

...From the "How Much Does This Suck" department, we received the following press release from CANOBLISS: "On the night of Saturday Dec. 27 someone broke into our practice studio and left with over $10,000 in gear!! They took Jon's guitars, amp, and cab; Sam's guitars and amp, Chenzo's bases and amp; a camcorder; a portable audio recorder; and Mikey's drum bag! Three of the stolen guitars were custom built Kaufman guitars with "Pedroza" or "Russo" engraved in the headstock, and Jon's amp is a rare Diezel VH4... so please keep an eye out for this gear and let us know if you spot it anywhere! Also, we are issuing a reward for any info leading to the capture of one or all of the perpetrators... the dumbasses left a glove at the scene, so if we're lucky we may put someone away for this!! We have already received amazing support from our friends and fans abroad, and from the local music scene with bands offering to help out with benefit shows and fundraisers. If you'd like, you can help us out and make a donation at www.canobliss.com. It will take much more than theft to keep us down, and we still plan on heading out across the Southwest this spring!! Have a great New Year!!"...

Monday, January 05, 2009
10:23 AM

The third volume of Rough Edge Radio: The Podcast, is now available for your downloading and listening pleasure and it's a very special episode! Courtesy of our friends at Love Muffin Records (http://www.lovemuffinrecords.com we are featuring the music of THE DARKER SHORE (http://www.myspace.com/thedarkershore SKYCHIEF (http://www.myspace.com/merockyousohard PACEMAKER JANE (http://www.myspace.com/pacemakerj HOLLYWOOD BLONDES (http://www.myspace.com/thehollywoodblondes TILT 360 (http://www.myspace.com/officialtilt360 SINDUST (http://www.myspace.com/sindust and TOOTH FUZZ (http://www.myspace.com/toothfuzz You can listen and/or download now by visiting http://roughpod.podOmatic.com or http://www.roughedgepodcast.com And, as always, we're looking for the next group of hard rock, heavy metal and punk rock artists to be included in future podcasts. SKULLHAMMER (http://www.myspace.com/skullhammertheband is already in for Volume IV. Want your music to be featured in an upcoming podcast? Simply send an e-mail to podcast@roughedge.com giving us your permission to feature the music, and which songs you'd like us to play. We typically need two or three songs per band per show. Hey, it's free publicity and the podcast will be promoted and available for download all over the world! We're ready to begin now but we need YOUR music. Interested artists, please contact us right away!... So what are you waiting for? Download Volume III now! And you can still download Volumes I and II as well. Or better yet, subscribe! For more information, check out http://roughpod.podOmatic.com or http://www.roughedgepodcast.com

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