IN FLAMES
In Flames vocalist Anders Friden has teamed up with members of Transport League, Headplate and Gardenian in a side project called Passenger. The band are said to sound like a…
SPEEDEALER
Texan band Speedealer have split up. No reason has been given for this decision. …
VAN HALEN
David Lee Roth is suing his former band Van Halen and Warner Brothers Records over unpaid royalties. He claims to have been underpaid following an agreement between the band and…
NIGHTWISH
Finnish band Nightwish are to play at Bloodstock 2003, which is to happen at the Derby Assembly Rooms on August 29 and 30. They will also play a London date…
GOD DETHRONED
God Dethroned are to release their new album 'Into The Lungs Of Hell' through Metal Blade on February 10. Produced by Henrik Larsson, early versions of the album will include…
MOURNING BELOVETH
Irish band Mourning Beloveth have signed a deal with Norwegian label Aftermath Music. Their debut album, 'The Sullen Sulcus', is released in January. …
OPETH
Swedish stars Opeth will be touring the UK and Ireland very soon, showcasing the acclaimed 'Deliverance' album. The dates happen at: Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms March 10, Manchester Hop & Grape…
METALLICA VS. VOIVOD
Jason Newsted has issued a challenge to his former band Metallica to play a show with his current outfit Voivod. Apparently, the bassist reckons the latter would kick Metallica's arse!…
BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL
Twisted Sister, Annihilator and Overkill are among the first bands confirmed for the Bang Your Head Festival, which happens in Balingen, Germany on June 28/29. So far, other acts announced…
HALFORD
Halford guitarist Patrick Lachman has left the band to concentrate on his other project, Diesel Machine. Halford are currently auditioning potential replacements, but will use their producer Roy Z in…