SEX PISTOLS
The Sex Pistols will get back together once again for a Summer 2003 tour, But this isn't expected to include any UK shows. Instead, the band will concentrate on America….
H.I.M.
Finland's H.I.M can now legally release records in America under their name. The band were being prevented from doing this by a Chicago group, who insisted they had a prior…
THE KOVENANT
It has mutually been decided that Von Blomberg (aka Hellhammer) will be leaving the band – a replacement has not been announced. …
DANZIG
Guitarist Todd Youth has parted ways with the band – after recording some demos, his unnamed new project has been signed by Capitol Records …
TESTAMENT
Due to personal family issues, drummer Jon Allen will not be able to participate in the upcoming European tour – filling in will be Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect, Vintersorg)…
FORCE OF EVIL
This new act features the following all-star lineup: guitarist guitarist Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate) , drummer Bjarne Holm (Mercyful Fate), bassist Hal Patino (King Diamond) and…
NIGHTWISH, RAGE, EVERGREY, SYMPHONY X, CIRCLE II CIRCLE & VANDEN PLAS
Nightwish and Rage are to make their live debuts in the US, headlining the ProgPower USA IV Festival in Atlanta on September 5 and 6. Also appearing are Evergrey, Symphony…
FREEDOM?
Eleven heavy metal fans and band members have been freed on bail, pending an appeal against sentences recently imposed on them for offences against morality. Three others have been refused…
BORKNAGAR
have just started work on their new album. It's being produced by Borge Finstad, and should be released before the end of 2003. …
HATE ETERNAL
Hate Eternal's Erik Rutan was hospitalised after the band's van crashed in Wisconsin after skidding on black ice. He suffered whiplash and cracked vertebrae, but has now been released from…