Tuesday, July 25, 2006
10:38 AM

...In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, POISON will re-released their first three multi-platinum albums on August 1st. Each CD will be presented in an expanded 20th Anniversary pacakge, will be digitally re-mastered and will feature bonus tracks. The albums include 1986's "Look What the Cat Dragged In," "Open Up and Say ... Ahh!" and "Flesh & Blood." For more information, check out http://www.poisonweb.com

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:25 PM

...POWERMAN 5000 are on tour in support of thier upcoming CD, "Destroy What You Enjoy," due on August 1st. Check out http://www.roughtour.com for tour dates or http://www.powerman5000.com for more information...

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:18 PM

...RISE TO ADDICTION are putting the finishing touches to their debut album. A total of twelve songs have been recorded for the the next CD, tentatively entitled "All Human Life." Says the band's guitarist, John Slater: "I suppose this is how Def Leppard felt when recording 'Hysteria.' I am of course referring to freedom in the studio. Usually we write the songs and rehearse them over and over again until we can hold full conversations whilst playing them. Then record them. This time was different. We wrote the songs, rehearsed them, gigged some of them, tweaked them, demoed them and finally tweaked them once more. It's been a really fun way to make music. We're all really pleased with the results. Unlike Hysteria we've no intentions of layering 18 vocal overdubs - we haven't got time. We had no intentions of spending this long in the studio but hey, its like going to your favourite pub. Until the landlord rings that bell you'll keep drinking and right now it feels like 1:15AM. Lock-in!" For more information, check out http://www.risetoaddiction.com

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:15 PM

...Epic Records will re-release "Sacrament," the second album by LAMB OF GOD, on August 22nd in a special CD/DVD edition. The special deluxe edition of "Sacrament" chronicles the making of the album from the early stages of writing and rehearsing to the actual studio recording. Included are interviews from each band member as well as director’s cut versions of two videos...

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:11 PM

...AXEMASTER has announced that their material is now being offered on iTunes through Smog Veil Records. For more inforamation, check out "iTunes exclusives" at http://www.smogveil.com/ecom/

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:07 PM

...Sound Riot Records has issued the following, impassioned plea: "Metalheads need to stop get copied CD-R, this is killing bands, record-labels, etc. The situation is difficult and nobody seems to see this, there is free download of the albums and people don't care with their favorite artists and Underground bands, the bands and labels need profit to pay their compromises and when you get a copied CD-R or when you did a free download, remember you are killing the Scene! So do change your attitude right now and support bands, do order CD's!!!"...

Friday, July 21, 2006
12:00 PM

...The Deep and Dreamless Sleep," the new CD by MELIAH RAGE, will be released through Screaming Ferret Wreckords on September 12th. Check out the CD's first video, "Undefeated," by clicking here http://www.meliahrage.com/video/meliahrage_undefeated_broadband.html or check out http://www.meliahrage.com or http://www.myspace.com/meliahrage for more information...

Friday, July 21, 2006
11:54 AM

...JACK FROST of SEVEN WITCHES fame will release his solo CD, "Out in the Cold" through Screaming Ferret Wreckords on August 29th. In addition to new material, the CD includes three renowned classic rock covers that receive a metallic makeover - Foreigner's "Cold As Ice," .38 Special's "Hold On Loosely," and April Wine's "Sign of the Gypsy Queen." For more information, check out http://www.sevenwitches.net or http://www.myspace.com/jackfrostsevenwitches

Friday, July 21, 2006
11:33 AM

...Former McAuley Schenker Group (MSG) frontman Robin McAuley has replaced Jim Jamison as the new lead vocalist for SURVIVOR. Guitarist Frankie Sullivan explains: “I first met Robin in 1988 when my good friend and Grammy Award-winning engineer, Frank Filipetti, felt in his gut that Robin and I would be really comfortable together and that meeting would lead to great times and great music." However, "When we made the decision to replace Jamison, I had no idea what we would do. Then it hit me--Robin McAuley! Is he available? How can he possibly be available?! Can I be lucky yet again in my career to work with such a talented singer? Well, the short answer, he was available, we gave him the songs of a set list we would perform, he came to the Windy City and blew our socks off! Robin is a pure pleasure to work with and he’s such a great person. With Robin, what you see is what you get. And boy do you get it!” Adds McAuley: "I’m very excited at this opportunity to sing for Survivor. I can only hope the Survivor fans give me a fighting chance. Frankie and I have worked together in the past I am extremely excited to start writing with him again and playing with a great bunch of guys. This new Survivor promises to be full of energy, and with such a stable of awesome tunes to pick from, who knows what each show will bring. I’m ready!" For more information, check out http://www.survivormusic.com ###

Friday, July 21, 2006
11:23 AM

...Megaforce Records will release "Savior Sorrow," the new CD by MUSHROOMHEAD, on September 19th. The band's drummerSkinny says of the new CD: "It's a new chapter in MUSHROOMHEAD's evolution. There are sounds on this album that sound so brutal and huge. We focused on delivering some vicious hardcore mixed with heavy melodic hooks. Lyrically, it definitely reflects where the world is at this moment in time." For more information, check out http://www.mushroomhead.com or http://www.megaforcerecords.com

Friday, July 21, 2006
11:12 AM

..."Smoke on the Water" is one of rock'n'roll's true classics. In celebration of his new CD, "Gillan's Inn," Deep Purple lead vocalist Ian Gillan is hosting a "Smoke This" contest. Musicians, aspiring singers, and anyone else who wants to compete are invited to record their best version of the legendary "Smoke on the Water" in three categories: Vocal, Lead Guitar, and Band version. Contestants can download special versions of the classic tune from the Gillan's Inn website (http://www.gillansinn.com which will allow them to add their own vocals or lead guitar. After adding the missing element (or, in the case of the Band category, recording their version of the song), contestants can upload their work to the Gillan's Inn website where they will be voted on weekly with the best three of the entire contest being selected by a panel of judges, including Ian Gillan himself. Winners will receive an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas to perform live with Ian Gillan at the House of Blues and the winner of the band category will win free gear for their band...

Friday, July 21, 2006
10:59 AM

...On August 1st, JOURNEY will re-release their fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh albums -- "Infinity," "Evolution," "Departure" and "Escape" -- as well as their "Greatest Hits" CD. The last three titles will include bonus tracks. For more information, check out http://www.journeymusic.com

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
01:23 PM

...MERCENARY's new CD, "The Hours That Remain," will be released on August 22nd. The album features guest vocals by Soilwork’s Björn “Speed” Strid and Heaven Shall Burn’s Marcus Bischoff. To stream a song from the new CD, "Soul Decision," click here: http://www2.centurymedia.com/index.aspx?page=detailed_artist&id_artist=122...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
01:21 PM

...Locomotive Records will release the following CDs on July 18th: ADAGIO's "Dominate," "Devil's Bridge," by THE PROWLERS and a DVD entitled "The Best of the Bang Your Head Festival" featuring 4 hours of footage and nearly 30 bands including Motorhead, Doro, Twisted Sister, Sebastian Bach, Dokken, DIO and more...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
01:18 PM

...Because the first edition completely sold out, Brazilian rockers DOMINUS PRAELII will release a new edition of their second full length CD, "Bastards & Killers" through Marquee Records. The band has added mp3s from the new release on their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/dominuspraelii

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
01:06 PM

...SALEM have released a new song on thier MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/11075777 The new song is from their upcoming double CD, "Strings Attached"...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:45 PM

...Warmachine has released the following call for a new drummer: The Toronto based Metal band Warmachine are looking for a new drummer. Here are the requirements: Must be able to play with click track; Must be a hard hitter; Must be able to play double bass; Must be available for touring. We’re looking for a particular style of drummer. Someone similar to: Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Rob Affuso (Skid Row), Phil Varone (Skid Row/Saigon Kick), Darren Smith (Harem Scarem), Paul Geary (Extreme), Matt Sorum (G N’R), Eric Singer (Kiss) & Michael Foster (Firehouse). If interested please contact: info@warmachineonline.com...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:34 PM

...LEATHERWOLF will soon release "World Asylum," their first album in over 15 years. The band, consisting of the original Dean Roberts (drums) and Geoff Gayer (guitar) with new additions Wade Black (vocals), Eric Halpern (guitar), and Patric Guyton (bass). Says Roberts of the new line-up: “Wade has a heavier side than our original singer, Mike Olivieri. When it came to replacing singers, Geoff and I decided to go with more of a metal singer, and out of all of the singers that auditioned, Wade killed them all.” In an interesting side not, however, Oliveri sings backing vocals on the new CD. For more information, check out http://www.leatherwolfmusic.com

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:29 PM

...DISTURBED have posted the video for their cover of GENESIS's "Land of Confusion" on their website at www.disturbed1.com. The video was directed and produced by famed comic book artist Todd McFarlane and Terry Fitzgerald...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:23 PM

...MERCENARY will release their new CD, "The Hours That Remain," on August 22. The new record was produced by Jacob Hansen, who also produced the band's "11 Dreams"...

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:18 PM

...POWERMAN 5000 will release their new CD, "Destroy What You Enjoy," on August 1, 2006...

Wednesday, July 05, 2006
04:11 PM

...WARNER DRIVE is on tour in support of their great new CD, "Fully Loaded." This is one band you don't want to miss live. For tour dates, check out http://www.roughtour.com