As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on January 9, Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) became a first-time father when his girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl earlier this month.
Source Continue reading DOWN’s PEPPER KEENAN Says New Daughter And Longtime Girlfriend Are ‘Doing Amazing’ →

“At The Point Of Ignition”, a brand new song from Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY, is available for streaming on the band’s MySpace page.
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Simon Milburn of Australia’s The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Adam “Nergal” Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH.
Source Continue reading BEHEMOTH Frontman: ‘Achieving Our Artistic Vision Is Our Highest Priority’ →

Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with Ciaran “ArdChieftain” O’Hagan (vocals), Saul McMichael (guitar) and Dave Briggs (folk instruments) of the long-running Irish folk metal act WAYLANDER at last year’s Hard Rock Hell festival, which was held December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands.
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“No Remorse”, the new video from old-school thrashers SPEED\KILL/HATE ? who feature in their ranks OVERKILL guitarist Dave Linsk ? can be viewed below.
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“Sorrow I Know”, the new video from the Canadian all-girl act KITTIE, can be viewed below.
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Sydney, Australia’s extreme metal unit THE AMENTA has issued the following update: “2009 was the busiest year yet for THE AMENTA.
Source Continue reading THE AMENTA Begins Work On New Material →

Put away your sleeping bags and flashlights and pack up your guitar and drumsticks, as it’s going to be blood, sweat, and tears when VH1 Classic takes you on the adventure of a lifetime with the new original series “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp”.
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The artistic director of Den Nationale Scene (DNS), the renowned Norwegian theater where Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal (GORGOROTH, GOD SEED, TRELLDOM) is set to make his musical debut this May, is reconsidering his decision to cast the former black metal vocalist for the upcoming “Svartediket” production.
Source Continue reading Ex-GORGOROTH Singer’s Involvement With Musical In Jeopardy Amid Church-Burning Controversy →

Cleveland, Ohio’s WRUW 91.1 FM radio station will air an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick on its “Forte'” show this Friday, January 15 between 9:00 a.m.
Source Continue reading MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK To Guest On WRUW 91.1 FM’s ‘Forte” →

The Pulse of Radio reports that DISTURBED is getting ready to record its fifth studio album in Chicago, with producer Johnny K.
Source Continue reading DISTURBED Getting Ready To Record Next Month →

According to AEROSMITH’s official fan club, AeroForceOne, reports that AEROSMITH is performing at the Show Of Peace Concert in Beijing, China are erroneous, but the band’s guitarist, Joe Perry, will be there taking part in the event.
Source Continue reading JOE PERRY, Not AEROSMITH, Taking Part In ‘Show Of Peace Concert’ →

According to The Pulse of Radio, SYSTEM OF A DOWN may not be getting back together after all.
Source Continue reading SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist: ‘I’m Not Sayin’ We Are Back’ →