They’ve written some of the most punishing riffs in history, shared stages with everyone from Ozzy to Murphy’s Law and sold over 200,000 records, with virtually no promotion, prior to landing a major label deal. They’ve demolished recording studios, … [Read more...]
Element Eighty : Debut CD Showcases Heaviest Liquid Metal
There probably isn’t an up-and-coming hard-rock act in the world that, to some degree, has not been influenced by Metallica. Element Eighty is no exception, but, as guitarist Matt Woods explains, the impact of Metallica on his band isn’t quite as … [Read more...]
Motley Crue : Music to Crash Your Car To, Volume 1
Photo by John Harrell MOTLEY CRUE'S FOUR-CD MUSIC TO CRASH YOUR CAR TO, VOLUME 1 CAPTURES THE NOTORIOUS BAND S FIRST FOUR ALBUMS PLUS BONUSES; EXPLICIT VERSION OF GREATEST VIDEO HITS DVD INCLUDES UNCENSORED VIDEOS AND EXCLUSIVE NEW NIKKI-TOMMY … [Read more...]
Guns N Roses : Welcome to the Videos
GUNS N ROSES DEBUTS ON DVD WITH RELEASES OF WELCOME TO THE VIDEOS FEATURING ALL THE BAND S VIDEOS AND TWO CONCERT USE YOUR ILLUSION WORLD TOUR HOMEVIDEOS Guns N Roses are finally, officially, on DVD with the first-time releases on the format of … [Read more...]
Motley Crue : 20th Century Masters
We’re the American youth. ... We’re the guys in high school your parents warned you to stay away from. That’s what we’re like on stage and off. The kids won’t buy albums from phonies. - Nikki Sixx, 1983 LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ -- Just when rock … [Read more...]
Nikki Sixx Sues Thrasher and Vans
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has sued a skateboarding magazine and the Vans shoe company for allegedly using his image in an ad without his permission.Sixx, whose real name is Franklin C. Feranna, said in the lawsuit filed … [Read more...]
Dream Theater : Train of Thought
Dream Theater’s latest CD Train Of Thought is tentatively scheduled for release on November 11th 2003. The track listing is: As I Am (7:47) This Dying Soul (11:28 ) Endless Sacrifice (11:23) Honor Thy Father (10:14) Vacant (2:58 … [Read more...]
Headbanger’s Ball Tour
When Headbangers Ball returned to TV sets earlier this summer, metal fans rejoiced. Now, MTV2 - the show’s new home - is putting a little more icing on the cake and sending three bands out on the road to give some headbanging lessons in … [Read more...]
Godsmack Rocks the Road and The Other Side
Photo by P.R. Brown Heavy hitters Godsmack and Adema are eyeing the early fall to launch their tour. With Godsmack at the helm, the two metal-inclined bands will play amphitheatres while it’s still warm and then move indoors once the … [Read more...]
Best of Pantera In Stores Sept. 23
According to Officialpantera.com, Rhino Records will be releasing The Best Of Pantera: Far Beyond The Great Southern Cowboys Vulgar Hits on Sept. 23, 2003. As a bonus, the package includes a DVD containing all Pantera music videos and live footage … [Read more...]