Los Angeles glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have revealed that they will perform at the wedding of NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger and singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. A video message from STEEL PANTHER guitarist Satchel and bassist Lexxi Foxx in which share their excitement about taking part in such an event can be seen below. Kroeger contributed ...
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Veteran rockers RATT got the race day started this past Sunday, March 24 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, where they performed a pre-race concert at 10 a.m. on the FanZone main stage. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Speaking to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" this past ...
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Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced the addition of SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner to the group's ranks. Guitarist and founding member Josh Christian comments on Bittner's addition: "I couldn't have hoped for a better situation. Jason is probably the best case scenario in every respect. Not only is he a sick drummer, but ...
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HALESTORM was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which was held this past Sunday night (February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. HALESTORM was nominated for the track "Love Bites (So Do I)" , from the band's 2012 ...
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Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the ...
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A new four-minute video clip in which Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE discuss the recording process for their fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", as well as some of their most memorable moments from the road can be seen below. "Temper Temper" will be released in North America on February 12. The LP will be ...
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A guitar tutorial with Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE in which he shows you how to play the band's new song "Breaking Point" can be seen below. "Breaking Point" comes off BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", which will be released on February 12. The LP will ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release their fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. A video breakdown of the last seven tracks from the album can be seen in two parts below. "Temper Temper" was once again produced ...
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Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK are currently seeking a full-time drummer for recording and live performances. Guitarist Josh Christian comments on the hunt: "We've written a dozen plus songs for the record and we need to get the rhythm section fleshed out. Tad [Leger] is definitely going forward with LUCERTOLA so we need a recording ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release their fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. A video breakdown of the first four tracks ("Breaking Point", "Truth Hurts", "Temper Temper" and "P.O.W.") from the album can be seen below. "Temper ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release thier fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. "Temper Temper" was once again produced by Don Gilmore (LINKIN PARK, GOOD CHARLOTTE), who worked on the group's last LP, 2010's "Fever", and was ...
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Part one of a new video interview in which Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE talk about their upcoming fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", can be seen below. "Temper Temper" is scheduled for release on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. "Temper Temper" was once ...
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Video footage of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE showing off some of the solos from their upcoming fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", can be seen below. "Temper Temper" is scheduled for release on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. "Temper Temper" was once again ...
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Legendary cult prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced their reactivation. After an aborted attempt at a reunion in 2007, founding member Josh Christian has revealed TOXIK is once again active and ready for live action as well as preparing to work on a new full-length album. Christian comments: "I've been writing this crazy heavy stuff for the ...
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Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Riot", the new video from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in November in New York City with renowned director P.R. Brown, who has previously worked with such artists as MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Prince, AUDIOSLAVE, ...
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United Stations Radio Networks' nationally syndicated radio show "HardDrive" has announced that Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will headline the fifth annual "HardDrive Live" tour. Support on the trek, which is produced by Ledge Entertainment, will come from HALESTORM and YOUNG GUNS. Tour dates will be announced next week at www.harddrivelivetour.com. BULLET ...
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"Riot", the new video from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in November in New York City with renowned director P.R. Brown, who has previously worked with such artists as MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Prince, AUDIOSLAVE, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. The ...
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The cover artwork for "Temper Temper", the fourth studio album from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. Due on February 12, the LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE in November filmed a video for the song "Riot" in New York ...
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German heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK are preparing to enter Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRETTY MAIDS, AMARANTHE, RAUNCHY) to begin mixing their third album for an early 2013 release via AFM Records. THE NEW BLACK will embark on the "Rock N' Roll Overdose" tour of Germany in April with ...
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O2 Academy recently conducted an interview with Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. You can now watch the chat below. "Riot", the new single from BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, will be available at all digital providers on January 15. The track, which can be streamed below, is the first official single from the band's fourth ...
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"Riot", the new single from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, will be available at all digital providers on January 15. The track, which can be streamed below, is the first official single from the band's fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", set for release February 12, 2013. The LP will be available in both standard ...
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Sully Erna, best known as vocalist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band, GODSMACK, will release a limited-edition box set of his 2010 deeply personal solo debut, "Avalon". The treasure chest that is the "Avalon" limited-edition box set contains 5 DVDs — the double disc, "Avalon Live", shot December 16, 2011 in Boston at The ...
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Earshot.at conducted an interview with guitarist Satchel (a.k.a. Russ Parrish) of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER before the band's October 28 concert at Gasometer in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat below. STEEL PANTHER's first-ever DVD, "British Invasion", sold 3,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release to ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have chosen "Riot" as the next single from their upcoming "Temper Temper" album. The band is currently in New York City filming a video for the track with renowned director P.R. Brown, who has previously worked with such artists as MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are in New York City, filming the video for the next single from the upcoming "Temper Temper" album. The band is seeking 30 extras for the shoot, which will take place on Wednesday, November 28 between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Brooklyn. E-mail Producer [email protected] if you would ...
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Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are flying to New York City today (Monday, November 26) to film a video for the next single off their forthcoming fourth album, "Temper Temper". The band will spend five days in the city working on the clip, which is expected to make its online debut in January. "[It's] ...
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A three-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the recording sessions for "Temper Temper", the fourth album from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below (courtesy of Loudwire). In the clip, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck says that the band's recording process on this album was influenced in ...
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Bonedo.de, the biggest German online portal for musicians, recently conducted an interview with guitarist Satchel (a.k.a. Russ Parrish) of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER. You can now watch the chat below. STEEL PANTHER's first-ever DVD, "British Invasion", sold 3,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut ...
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According to Billboard.biz, Mike Easterlin, head of promotion at Roadrunner Records, has been named the general manager of the label following departure of president Jonas Nachsin. Easterlin, who recently became GM of Fueled By Ramen, will oversee both Roadrunner and Fueled By Ramen and will work with Roadrunner senior VP of A&R David ...
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Sully Erna, best known as vocalist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band, GODSMACK, will release a limited-edition box set of his 2010 deeply personal solo debut, "Avalon". The treasure chest that is the "Avalon" limited-edition box set contains 5 DVDs — the double disc, "Avalon Live", shot December 16, 2011 in Boston at The ...
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