GOD DETHRONED
God Dethroned are to release their new album 'Into The Lungs Of Hell' through Metal Blade on February 10. Produced by Henrik Larsson, early versions of the album will include…
MOURNING BELOVETH
Irish band Mourning Beloveth have signed a deal with Norwegian label Aftermath Music. Their debut album, 'The Sullen Sulcus', is released in January. …
OPETH
Swedish stars Opeth will be touring the UK and Ireland very soon, showcasing the acclaimed 'Deliverance' album. The dates happen at: Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms March 10, Manchester Hop & Grape…
METALLICA VS. VOIVOD
Jason Newsted has issued a challenge to his former band Metallica to play a show with his current outfit Voivod. Apparently, the bassist reckons the latter would kick Metallica's arse!…
BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL
Twisted Sister, Annihilator and Overkill are among the first bands confirmed for the Bang Your Head Festival, which happens in Balingen, Germany on June 28/29. So far, other acts announced…
HALFORD
Halford guitarist Patrick Lachman has left the band to concentrate on his other project, Diesel Machine. Halford are currently auditioning potential replacements, but will use their producer Roy Z in…
PAIN
Swedih band Pain, the brainchild of Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy), are currently recording an album of cover versions for release next Spring by Stockholm Records. This is expected to include songs…
DEATHRIDGE
Californian band Deathride, who include Coal Chamber's Dez Fafara in their line-up, have signed to Roadrunner. Their debut album is to be produced by Ross Hogarth, who in the past…
WITHIN TEMPTATION
Dutch band Within Temptation have signed a new deal with G.U.N. Records. The band will have their 2001 album, 'Mother Earth', re-issued on January 27, with four bonus cuts and…
HELL-BORN – The Call of Megiddo
The long awaited full-length album by the Warriors from Hell is finally out! Eight brand new hymns of pure evil and blasphemy- a merciless onslaught in it's purest form. “The…
HYPNOTIC FACE
Power thrash metal band Hypnotic Face have just signed to Insanity Records Germany. The contract is for 2 albums. The first one should be recorded on April and should be…
MACHINE HEAD
Machine Head are to name their upcoming live album 'Hellalive'. Due out early next year on Roadrunner, this CD mainly features the band's show at London's Brixton Academy on December…
BLAZE
Blaze are to release a double CD live album called 'As Live As It Gets' through SPV on March 24. Blaze, of course, plays Totalfest 5, on Saturday January 18….
HALFORD
Halford are to release a Japanese only EP in late January. The tracks featured will be 'She' and 'Fugitive', plus video clips for 'Betrayal' and 'In The Morning'. Halford start…
SYMPHONY X
Symphony X is winding down their tour with Blind Guardian. All in all the tour was a success with plenty of sold out shows across the country. The last show…
SILENT FORCE
Silent Force will be entering the studio in January to begin recording their new effort. Frontman, DC Cooper is also currently working on a new solo record to be released…
PLANET X
Planet X just wrapped up their US tour yesterday. Look for more tour dates sometime next year. Keyboardist Derek Sherinian is currently working on his new solo album featuring Simon…
TESTAMENT/MARDUK/DEATH ANGEL
Testament, Marduk and Death Angel head the list of bands playing on the upcoming No Mercy tour. This will hit London on April 8, appearing at the Mean Fiddler. The…
TROUBLE
Trouble bassist Ron Holzner has left the Chicago band. A replacement is expected to be announced soon. And Trouble still intend to record a live album at the House Of…
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
Yngwie Malmsteen apparently threatened to attacked a fellow passenger on a flight to Tokyo after she threw a glass of water over him. This incident happened as a result of…
SEVENTH AVENUE
The new album “Between the Worlds” will be released on January 27th. This album is the first in the new Massacre Records NEWCOMER PRICE campaign. It will be delivered to…
EDENBRIDGE
The third Edenbridge album “Aphelion” will hit the streets on January 27th. It will be released as a limited 3-D cover CD with the bonus track “The Whispering Gallery”! First…
ZYKLON
New album June 2003, expect hell on CD!
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ARCTURUS
Candlelight will re-release the bands classic “la Masquerade Infernale”. Available 07/04/03. …
INSOMNIUM
The band will record their new album in the summer of 2003. Expect tour dates soon. …
CENTINEX
deliver what is one of the outstanding Scandinavian Extreme Metal releases of the year. These Swedish deathsters have been working hard and this, the follow up to 2000's critically acclaimed…
MYRKSKOG
SUPERIOR MURDER Second studio album from Norway's' MYRKSKOG, who are fast becoming THE most talked about extreme metal combo on the planet after their debut ” Death Machine” grabbed and…
VED BUENS ENDE RE-ISSUE
07/04 /03 Ved Buens Ende (At The End The Bow) is the side project of Fenriz of DARKTHRONE and ISENGARD, Skoll bassist with ULVER and ARCTURUS, DODHEIMSGARD's Vicotnik and ex…
YATTERING
Polish death Metal legends have signed to candlelight and will release their new album “Genocide” on March 10th 2003. This is an exceptional album. This is the third and best…
1349 Sign To CANDLELIGHT
Norwegian cult 1349 will release their debut album this April on Candlelight. 1349 rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, with Ravn (vocals & drums),Tjalve (guitars) & Seidemann (Bass)…