Press Releases
Sound Of Contact Announce North American Tour Dates
We are extremely delighted to announce that Sound Of Contact have added additional live dates in North America this Spring. Despite a tight schedule, the band have added headline shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and Quebec City, these in addition to the previously announced appearances at RoSFest in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Cruise To The Edge… Read more »
Amaranthe Announce New Album For Autumn 2014
AMARANTHE – the modern metal sextet from Gothenburg, Sweden – have confirmed an autumn 2014 release date for their new studio album via Spinefarm Records; as yet untitled, this latest outing will be the follow-up to ‘Amaranthe’ (2011, now gold in Sweden) and ‘The Nexus’ (2013). These two releases, which defined the band’s approach through their signature blend of musical styles… Read more »
Motorhead’s Motorboat Featuring Megadeth, Motorhead, Anthrax, Zakk Wylde & More
Megadeth, Motörhead, and Anthrax -three of the greatest heavy metal bands in the world – will perform at the first annual Motörhead’s Motörboat cruise onboard the Carnival Ecstasy from September 22-26, 2014. In addition to these three rock giants, “The Loudest Boat In The World” will also feature performances from Zakk Wylde, Jim Breuer, Danko… Read more »
The Legendary Alice Cooper Welcomes You To His Nightmare
Banger Films, in association with Eagle Rock Entertainment, presents ALICE COOPER in Super Duper Alice Cooper, the brand new official ALICE COOPER documentary distributed by SpectiCast (As The Palaces Burn, Aerosmith: Rock for the Rising Sun, Morrissey 25: Live). Super Duper Alice Cooper will premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and will hit theaters… Read more »
Celebrating Women In Metal Book Available Now
Music journalist and band manager Jill Hughes Kirtland has self-published a book entitled, Not Just Tits in a Corset: Celebrating Women in Metal. DORO PESCH wrote the foreword to the book. Told in their own voices-through a series of intimate interviews and photographs of prominent and influential women in the metal industry-Not Just Tits in… Read more »
RiotGod Premiere Video For Title Track of New Album Driven Rise
Red Bank, New Jersey’s RIOTGOD (featuring Monster Magnet drummer Bob Pantella and Guitarist Garrett Sweeny) are set to release their third album Driven Rise on March 18th in North America via Metalville Records. Metal Insider is hosting an exclusive premiere of the first true music video from RIOTGOD. The video is for the title track… Read more »
Kill Devil Hill Welcome Type O Negative Drummer Johnny Kelly to Band
KILL DEVIL HILL are proud to announce the addition of TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly to the band. Kelly, who also plays with DANZIG and his own band A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH, replaces the recently departed Vinny Appice. “I’m really excited about coming on board with Kill Devil Hill,” says Kelly. “I’ve been… Read more »
Killer Be Killed: Album Artwork and Details Revealed
KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA), Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN), Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA), will release their debut album on May 9 (Europe), May 12 (UK) and May 13 (N. America) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment! The upcoming self-titled release was produced and… Read more »
Rock Icons Alice Cooper and Paul Rodgers Added to Rock Legends Cruise III 2015
If you love classic rock and foresee yourself needing a vacation or getaway early next year, your opportunity of a lifetime awaits! ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE III – setting sail in February 2015 and benefiting the Native American Heritage Association – has just announced the additions of legendary shock rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice… Read more »
The Arkanes’ Debut Album W.A.R. Scheduled for Digital Release in North America
With their hot mix of independent rock, garage and grunge, THE ARKANES are the band of the moment. Discovered by a talent scout at shows in their hometown of Liverpool and the surrounding region, the release of their debut album W.A.R. through SPV has been scheduled for April 29th digitally in North America and will… Read more »
Black Sabbath: The Complete Studio Albums Set For April 15 Release
After forming BLACK SABBATH in 1969, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry “Geezer” Butler, and Bill Ward went on to record one of the most influential canons of music in the history of rock and roll. Warner Bros./Rhino brings together the original quartet’s groundbreaking eight-album run for BLACK SABBATH: THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS (1970-1978). The hard-hitting,… Read more »
Sebastian Bach To Release ‘Give ‘Em Hell’ Next Month
Iconic singer Sebastian Bach new studio album “Give ‘Em Hell” is the follow-up to 2011’s “Kicking & Screaming” and was once again produced by Bob Marlette (ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK SABBATH and SHINEDOWN). Sebastian managed to involve in the writing and recording some very special friends and guest stars, including none other than Duff McKagan (VELVET… Read more »