 | FULC: Five Minutes With Rik Clay posted on: 25 Mar 2003 2:46 PM In an exclusive chat to Metal UK, FULC guitarist Rik Clay took the time out to go through the group's upcoming debut album 'Biting Insomnia' and describe all of the songs that feature on the effort, due for release on May 19th. Rik gave us the following e more... |
 | Slayer: DVD Release Pushed Back posted on: 25 Mar 2003 2:00 PM Slayer's highly-anticipated live DVD 'War At The Warfield' has had it's release date pushed back until April, due to 'production issues'. A more specific release date has yet to be announced for the DVD but we'll let you know when it is. more... |
 | Napalm Death: 'Leaders Not Followers 2' posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:56 PM Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury has revealed, amoung other things, that the band will start work on the follow-up to their career-reviving 'Leaders Not Followers' E.P in the very near future. Embury posted the following update: Well the [ more... |
 | Machine Head: Cover Songs Announced posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:52 PM Machine Head have revealed the cover songs they plan to record for release on the band's official forum. As reported some time ago, the band requested fans to send in suggestions, from which they would pick their favourites and record the songs. The Head more... |
 | Saxon Begin Writing For Next Album posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:45 PM Saxon members Nigel Glockner, Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt have regrouped at Glockner's studio to begin work on the group's next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year. Bassist Nibbs Carter is planning to join the band next week to contr more... |
 | Skin Comments On Upcoming Debut CD posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:42 PM Former Skunk Anansie vocalist Skin has recently commented on her upcoming debut album 'Fleshwounds', due for release on June 9th. She told Italy's Indipendete, "At the beginning of this project, my brief was to write songs, fairly traditional songs, more... |
 | Cruachan Title Upcoming New Album posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:36 PM Irish folk-metallers Cruachan have titled their forthcoming new album 'Pagan' and plan to release the effort later this year through Hammerheart Records. The album will be recorded and mixed at Sonic studios in Dublin between March 29th and May 11th. more... |
 | Corey Taylor Vents On Music Downloading posted on: 25 Mar 2003 1:33 PM Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Kerrang! magazine about his dislike of illegal music downloading and the effect the whole thing has on the music business as a whole. Taylor says, "It just spoils the surprise. It used to be more... |
 | Type O Negative: Tracklist For New CD Unveiled posted on: 25 Mar 2003 11:32 AM The 'correct and revised' tracklisting for Type O Negative's upcoming new album 'Life Is Killing Me' has been unveilved and shapes up as follows: 1. Uncle Freddy Died? 2. I Don't Wanna Be Me 3. Life Is Killing Me 4. Anesthesi more... |
 | FULC Debut Lands Release Date posted on: 24 Mar 2003 11:34 PM FULC's upcoming debut album 'Biting Insomnia' has been given a release date of Monday 19th May, according to the group's management Stunted Records. The album will be available from the group's official website and at gigs for the special price of ?10 sta more... |
 | Destruction: Demo Tracks Available Online posted on: 19 Mar 2003 12:03 PM German thrash-metallers Destruction have posted 6 demo tracks online in streaming audio for all to listen to. You can check out the recordings by clicking here. more... |
 | Iron Maiden: The Mixing Begins! posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:58 AM It seems Iron Maiden producer Kevin Shirley couldn't wait to mix the band's upcoming new album, as he's already began the process despite initial reports claiming work would begin in April. Shirley made the following comments on his official website, rega more... |
 | Bloodstock '03: Saxon Join The Bill posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:54 AM Saxon have joined the bill of the upcoming Bloodstock '03, with an appearence planned on the first night of the event. Bloodstock '03 takes place between August 29th - August 30th, with established acts like Nightwish and Paradise Lost alon more... |
 | Candlemass Plan 'Brutally Hard' Album posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:50 AM Candlemass are currently in talks with various record labels, in the hope of finding a home for themselves to launch their next album. The band have thus far described their new material as "very heavy, evil, and also brutally hard" and are hoping to get more... |
 | Type O Negative Rename Upcoming Album posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:46 AM Type O Negative have renamed their upcoming new album 'Life Is Killing Me, replacing the original title of 'The Dream Is Dead'. The album is due for release in June and the band will tour Europe during the same month. more... |
 | Sepultura: Live Video Posted Online posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:42 AM A video of Sepultura performing their own rendition of Hellhammer's 'Messiah' live in the studio has been posted online. You can download the 31-mb video by clicking more... |
 | Finntroll Guitarist Dies Aged 25th posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:37 AM Finntroll/Impaled Nazarene guitarist Teemu "Somnium" Raimoranta was pronounced dead on March 16th after succumbing to an alcohol-induced fall. The 25-yr old guitarist was expected to head onto the road with Fintroll for a European tour with Kata more... |
 | The Crown Title Upcoming New Album posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:30 AM Swedish metallers The Crown have titled their upcoming new album 'Possessed 13'. The album is due for a tentative release in early September, with guitarist Marko Tervonen making the following comments: "We are all so fucking exited to more... |
 | Slipknot: Year-Long Tour To Follow Album posted on: 19 Mar 2003 11:23 AM Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has revealed to Kerrang! Magazine that the band are planning to hit the road for a lengthy period after the release of their fourth studio album. Taylor says, "Right now, we're writing material for the next album. We're more... |
 | Shadowkeep Seek Vocalist/Drummer posted on: 17 Mar 2003 2:37 AM British Progressive Power Metal band Shadowkeep are looking for an outstanding vocalist and an awesome drummer. Shadowkeep currently have two world wide releases on LMP. For more info, e-mail twinguitars@aol.com or more... |
 | Deeds: UK Dates Lined Up For April posted on: 15 Mar 2003 8:52 PM Deeds (formerly Dirty Deeds) have lined up two UK dates in April. You can find both dates in the Metal UK 'Tour Dates' section. more... |
 | Pretty Maids: Live CD Due In May posted on: 15 Mar 2003 8:49 PM Legendary Danish-rockers Pretty Maids have revealed details about their upcoming live album entitled 'Alive At Least'. The album, due out on May 12th, features the following tracklist: 1. Sin Decade 2. Destination Paradise 3. Tort more... |
 | Firebird: UK Dates In April posted on: 15 Mar 2003 8:41 PM Firebird, the band led by former Carcass guitarist Bill Steer, have lined up three UK dates in April. You can find the dates in the Metal UK 'Tour Dates' section. In other Firebird news, the band released their new album 'Firebird No.3' in more... |
 | Intense: Recording Sessions Kick-Off posted on: 13 Mar 2003 6:47 PM British power-metallers Intense have, as of March 8th, begun recording sessions for their upcoming as-yet-untitled new album. The band's first ever full-length album it scheduled for release later this year and will apparently consist of around 12 tracks more... |
 | Sepultura: Title Of Upcoming Album Unveiled posted on: 12 Mar 2003 11:27 PM Sepultura have revealed the title of their upcoming new studio album is to be 'Roorback', meaning quot;a false or slanderous story used for political advantage." 'Roorback' is currently being mixed by Steve Evetts and is due for releas more... |
 | Led Zep: Tracklists For CD + DVD Unveiled posted on: 12 Mar 2003 11:21 PM The tracklists for the upcoming DVD and CD releases from Led Zeppelin have been revealed. The band are planning to issue a two-disc DVD entitled 'Led Zeppelin DVD' and a three-CD live album entitled 'How The West Was Won', on May 27th. The tracklists for more... |
 | Download Fest: Six Acts Added To Bill! posted on: 12 Mar 2003 11:13 PM It seems that the upcoming Download Festival will be a goldmine of premier rock/metal bands, as the event has just had the injection of 6 more acts. Zwan, Disturbed, Stone Sour, Ministry, Murderdolls and Less Than Jake have all been added to the bill. more... |
 | Dio: Anthology On The Way posted on: 12 Mar 2003 11:03 PM May 27th will see the release of the upcoming Dio anthology 'Stand Up And Shout: The Dio Anthology', a two-disc 29-track collection that features a wide-ranging selection of classic tracks from the band's long-career. The anthology has been described as & more... |
 | Metallica: Ulrich Speaks Out posted on: 12 Mar 2003 10:56 PM In a recent interview with Seattle radio station 107.7 The End, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken out the band's recent activities, including the recent induction of bassist Robert Trujillo into the band, the upcoming tour with Linkin Park and Limp more... |
 | Elvenking: Next Album Due In Summer posted on: 12 Mar 2003 10:41 PM Elvenking are planning to enter Gernhart Studio in Germany on March 22nd to begin recording their next studio album. Further recordings will take place at an Italian studio and the House Of Music facility in Germany, with producer Achim Kohler. The Italia more... |
 | Deftones: Fourth Album Due In May posted on: 10 Mar 2003 11:02 PM Deftones have set a 'tentative' release date of May 20th for their upcoming self-titled new album. The band's drummer Abe Cunningham had the following to say about the album sessions: "It's been a long process, longer than any other re more... |
 | Nightwish Title Forthcoming DVD posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:55 PM Nightwish have titled their upcoming DVD 'The End Of Innocence'. The DVD, due in June, contains 12-14 music tracks, promo videos, live tracks and sixty minutes of behind-the-scenes footage. In other Nightwish news, the band are planning to more... |
 | Uli Jon Roth: New Album Due In Spring/Summer posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:50 PM Ex-The Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth is currently working on his next album, with a view to releasing the effort in Spring/Summer. The following comes from his authorized website: "Uli is currently working on his next release. He ha more... |
 | Stabbing Westward: 'The Essential' On The Way posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:40 PM Sony/Columbia have announced that they will release a new Stabbing Westward collection on April 1st. The collection, entitled 'The Essential Stabbing Westward (Remastered)' contains the following tracks: 1. Lost 2. Control 3. Noth more... |
 | James Hetfield On Pepper Keenan posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:37 PM Metallica frontman James Hetfield has confirmed to Kerrang! magazine, that wide-ranging rumours that C.O.C guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan had tried out for the then-vacant bassist slot in the band are in fact true. Hetfield said of the tryout, "[Pe more... |
 | Edguy Title Upcoming Live Album posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:30 PM Edguy have titled their forthcoming live album 'Burning Down The Opera'. The double album is set for release on May 26th and the tracklist shapes up as follows: Disc I: 1. Intro 2. Fallen Angels 3. Tears Of A Mandrakemore... |
 | Limp Bizkit: Mixing For 'Bipolar' Completed posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:26 PM Limp Bizkit have finished mixing their upcoming new album 'Bipolar' and are to begin the mastering process shortly. Bizkit's frontman Fred Durst had the following to say: "Well, it looks like we're finished with 'Bipolar'!! I wrapped i more... |
 | Rob Flynn: The Kerry King Situation posted on: 10 Mar 2003 10:22 PM Machine Head's Robb Flynn has spoken out on the truth behind his much-publicised feud with Slayer guitarist Kerry King. The war of words has seen King brand Machine Head as 'sellouts' and Flynn retaliating with further insults. In a recent interview, Flyn more... |
 | Snake Net Metal Radio: Events On The Way posted on: 10 Mar 2003 4:42 PM For immediate release: 'Snake Net Metal Radio' (often talked about as the best internet metal radio) is starting to organize a series of shows called 'Snake Net Sinister Gathering' in the UK. This is the first real venture of the station, more... |