Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN played their entire 1990 album, "Twisted Into Form", on June 1, 2009 at the Camden Underworld in London, England. It was FORBIDDEN's first U.K. appearance in 19 years. Fan-filmed video footage of the show can be viewed below (courtesy of "prowler"). Photos of the event are available at ...
June 2009 - Blabbermouth Archive
TONY IOMMI: RONNIE JAMES DIO Is 'Probably A Lot More Professional' Than OZZY OSBOURNE
Germany's Rockhaus TV recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). Watch the chat at this location. It can also be seen below. HEAVEN & HELL will bring its wicked world tour to North America for a select number of shows this August. The band ...
JORN LANDE Covers TARJA TURUNEN's 'I Walk Alone'; Audio Available
An audio sample of JORN's cover version of TARJA TURUNEN's "I Walk Alone" is available for download at this location (courtesy of MelodicRock.com). The track comes off JORN's brand new studio album, entitled "Spirit Black", which is being released today (June 5) in Europe and July 14 in the USA via Frontiers Records. ...
GENE SIMMONS On 'Today Show'; Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons made a guest appearance on yesterday's (Thursday, June 4) edition of the "Today Show" on NBC with hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. He was there to promote the new season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" that premieres this Sunday, June 7 on A&E. Watch video footage of Simmons on ...
STATIC-X Frontman, Ex-Porn-Star Wife Interviewed In Denver; Video Available
Road Crew Magazine conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static and Wayne's wife, former adult film star Tera Wray, on April 30, 2009 prior to the band's concert in Denver, Colorado on the Snocore tour. Watch the 10-minute chat below. 22-year-old Wray was a Hooters girl before getting into porn. She appeared ...
MEGADETH's 'Killing Is My Business' Digipack LP Miniature CD Available
A limited-edition "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!" digipack LP miniature CD from MEGADETH has just been made available via Play.com and Amazon.com. This is a limited U.K. pressing of MEGADETH's classic 1985 debut album, housed in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. The CD itself is made to look like a mini LP ...
SEPULTURA Frontman's MUSICA DIABLO Unveils List Of Possible Covers For Live Set
MUSICA DIABLO — the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist Andre NM (NITROMINDS), drummer Marcão (AÇÃO DIRETA, DEAD FISH) and bassist Ricardo Brigas — will embark on a European tour in November. Derrick will have some time off from SEPULTURA and André will already be in Europe promoting the ...
MUDVAYNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, STATIC-X: 'The Pedal To The Metal Tour' Dates Announced
The Pedal To The Metal Tour 2009, featuring MUDVAYNE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, will kick off July 24 in Portland, ME, and conclude September 9, in Oklahoma City, OK (see complete itinerary below). Joining the two metal juggernauts on the road will be STATIC-X, SUICIDE SILENCE, DOPE, BURY YOUR DEAD, and the extremely twisted HELLZAPOPPIN ...
MUNICIPAL WASTE Reveals Cover Art For 'Massive Aggressive'
Richmond, Virginia crossover leaders MUNICIPAL WASTE will release their new album, "Massive Aggressive", on August 25 via Earache Records. According to a press release, the CD "brings the promise of the band's most ferocious and most focused album of their career." With such ferocity flowing through the whole of the album, the group knew it ...