If you're a fan of comic books, action hero figurines, graphic novels and other genre collectibles, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan and Torpedo Comics have an amazing contest custom-made for you — the "Torpedo Comics Challenge." All you've got to do is log onto the special Torpedo Comics Challenge page — www.streetwise.com/torpedocomics — ...
RAMMSTEIN guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe recently spoke to MTV.com about the self-titled debut album from his EMIGRATE project, which will receive a North American release on January 28. According to Kruspe, the songs on the disc are neither haunting nor ethereal. They're filled with feelings of loneliness, despair and rage that stemmed more ...
AS I LAY DYING, JOB FOR A COWBOY and LIZZY BORDEN are among the confirmed bands for Metal Blade Records' annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 20 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. The complete billing for the event is as follows: 07:00-07:30: BRAIN DRILL 07:45-08:15: HATCHET 08:35-09:05: LIZZY BORDEN 09:25-09:55: JOB FOR ...
Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE are putting the finishing touches on their video for the song "Numb (The Dead)". Commented director Owe Lingvall: "The video is based on a story about a rich, upper-class family that abducts children and cages them in their basement just for pleasure — nothing else. He added, "This video is pushing ...
FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke to MTV.com earlier this week abut the group's forthcoming album, titled "Anthems for the Damned", which is expected in stores in early 2008. "I'm not straying from that classic FILTER sound," Patrick told MTV.com. "But, because I'm a little older and a little wiser, [the sound has] definitely ...
After back-to-back Australian tours supporting RATT, WINGER and the L.A. GUNS, Melbourne rockers HEAD INC have tapped Stephen "Kingy" King from ROSE TATTOO to play bass guitar on their upcoming UK tour with Scottish hard rockers THE ALMIGHTY. Also joining HEAD INC for the oncoming year of hectic touring is FORT drummer Deon Driver. Deon ...
VELVET REVOLVER has announced the following dates: Dec. 29 - Trenton, NJ - Sovereign Bank Arena Dec. 31 - New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom As previously reported, VELVET REVOLVER's Australian tour, which was due to kick off in Brisbane next Tuesday, has been postponed until early next year. The band is disappointed that they ...
According to VSWebzine.com, CARCASS, MESHUGGAH, MINISTRY, AT THE GATES, FORBIDDEN and TESTAMENT are among the confirmed bands for next year's Hellfest festival, set to take place June 20-22, 2008 in Clisson, France. More than 60 bands will perform on 2 stages. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANATHEMA ...
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have cancelled their appearance at the Swordbrothers Festival, set to take place December 22 at JUZ Andernach in Andernach, Germany. According to a statement released by the band, "The real reason is that the promoter didn't take his responsibilities and was not able to fullfill his commitments. That was totally beyond ...
