Imagine getting college credit for studying Metallica and Iron Maiden and playing metal gigs. Sounds like something metalheads might dream up after a long night of partying, but a college in the U.K. is d
2013 turned out to be a memorable year for the Carolina Rebellion festival, but not in the way organizers had hoped. Expanding to two full days at a new venue (Charlotte Motor Speedway) with a high profile lineup had anticipation and expectations at a high level. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate.
In a series of Twitter Q&A videos, Dream Theater bassist John Myung answered a question from a fan about when the band's next album would be released (watch below).
It has been well over two years since Alter Bridge's last album 'ABIII.' But after a tweet last month from bassist Brian Marshall about writing new songs and news from guitarist Mark Tremonti that pre-production had begun, we're now getting confirmation that recording has started. The album is slated for release in September.
In a post on their official website, th
After last month's announcement that Queensryche had signed with Century Media Records, the version of the band that's now fronted by Todd La Torre has revealed the album will be self-titled and is set for a June 25 release.
Candlelight Red have announced that their second full-length album 'Reclamation' will be released June 4 via Imagen Records. It was produced by Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose, who was also behind the console for their 2012 EP 'Demons.' The first single from the record, 'Feel the Same,' will impact radio on May 14, but can already be heard in the player below.
After making its debut in late 2008, 'That Metal Show' quickly became one of VH1 Classic's most popular shows. Nearly every big name in hard rock and classic metal has made an appearance on the program, which will begin taping their 12th season later this month in Los Angeles. Hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine all return for the new season that premieres June 1.
Kid Rock and his Twisted Brown Trucker Band will embark on a summer U.S. tour that will feature fan-friendly ticket prices. The trek kicks off June 28 in Bristow, Va. and will wind around the country before wrapping up Sept. 15 in Tampa, Fla. Support bands on select dates will include Kool & The Gang, ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker.
After getting word earlier this year that Filter had signed to a new label and was working on a new album tentatively titled 'Gurney and the Burning Books,' the official title and release date have been announced. Now called 'The Sun Comes Out Tonight,' the album will be released June 4 via Wind-up Records.
Metallica recently performed at Australia's Soundwave Festival, and during the Sydney stop, frontman James Hetfield sat down with Channel V for a video interview (watch below).
Eurovision is a long-running song contest dating back to the 1950s in which each participating country selects a song for the annual competition. This year's entry from Armenia just so happens to be co-written by Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi.
