Guitarist Todd Seitz from Boston-based progressive metallers STYGIA has issued the following update: "Hello All! I just got the word that I'll be receiving the NAMM...

DEMON HUNTER is set to unveil their brand new 3-disc release, 45 Days. Due in stores November 25th and comprised of two DVDs and 1...

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has issued the following: "Rattleheads, She Wolves, and Droogies! Halloween is upon us and I wonder what you are all going to be...

Billboard.com's Gary Graff has issued the following report: As it prepares to remember its breakthrough with the upcoming "Live at Budokan: 30th Anniversary" boxed set, Cheap...

BUCKCHERRY's Black Butterfly album has been certified Gold in Canada. The band comment on the achievement, stating: "Thanks to all our fans in Canada that...

STICK TO YOUR GUNS have quickly become one of the most talked about bands in heavy music after unleashing Comes From The Heart and taking...

Germany's Metal Hammer has issued an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael Akerfeldt. The following is an excerpt: Q: What does Heavy Metal mean to you in...

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, James Michael and DJ Ashba (ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES), now have ringtones available. Find them at

ALICE COOPER, TED NUGENT, ROB ZOMBIE, JETHRO TULL, SLIPKNOT and the ROLLING STONES are among the artists on Rolling Stone's Spookiest Covers list - click...

Norway's Imhotep reports: Some time ago DIMMU BORGIR's Silenoz and Roy Kristensen did an interview in connection with In Sorte Diaboli. But they also...

SAXON and SPV Records have launched the "once in a lifetime" competition Riff King. Check out a video teaser below, and find out more at...

Finnish heavy metallers ADASTRA will release their forthcoming new album, Death Or Domination, on December 10th in Finland and January 19th in the UK via...

BW&BK has received the following from SHADOW GALLERY's webmistress: "It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Shadow Gallery vocalist, Michael...

According to Bagginsshoes.com, to celebrate it's 100th anniversary, Converse is producing several special edition shoes including BLACK SABBATH (one pair inspired by the...

ARCH ENEMY's Angela Gossow has issued the following: "Hello Friends, Which songs would you like us to add/put back into our current setlist? You know we will...

AC/DC site AC/DCRocks.com reports: "The British beat us to it. They just finished developing the world's first music video in an Excel spreadsheet. I...

Lionsgate has announced the iTunes exclusive release of ROB ZOMBIE's 'War Zone', the lead single from the soundtrack Punisher: War Zone, from Marvel Comics' latest...

KISSonline.com is reporting:"Here's a first look at the new KISS Rock 'N' Roll Over shoes and jeans from Vans! No official release date...

The following review is courtesy of Joanie Cox from Southflorida.metromix.com:Strapped with a Stoli Vodka inspired guitar, eighties lady LITA FORD proved she's still...

BW&BK has received the following: "Let's give around of applause for my man Gerry (GEORGE LYNCH's Guitar Tech) for uploading his very first YouTube video!...