Judas Priest - “Nostradamus” album advance listening session. Held at Sony/Epic Records in New York City. Read more...

Iced Earth’s John Schaffer and Metal Asylum on Talking Metal Podcast!!
In a special episode of Talking Metal, Jon Paris from SPV Records, and Rich Catino from Metal Asylum (owner/director/writer) who also guests on the show, set up an interview with Iced Earth mainman John Schaffer on May 22 to get an advanced preview of the forthcoming record “Framing Armageddon” Pt.1& 2 and the new E.P. “Overture of the Wicked” which includes the single “Ten Thousand Strong” (also played on the taping) and a re recording of the original “Something Wicked This Way Comes” trilogy. Read more...

AARIUS STUDIOS REHEARSAL/RECORDING STUDIO IN NEW JERSEY
AARIUS Studios is a brand new state of the art rehearsal/recording studio found in Sayreville, New Jersey; literally minutes from the Starland Ballroom concert hall. Read more...

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SEPTEMBER

TIM OWENS: More Details Revealed About Chris Caffery Collaboration
Guitarist Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) has revealed more information about his collaboration with Read more...

MOTORHEAD: “Motörizer” Makes Big Debut on Billboard Charts
For a band with a history that spans three decades, it is a challenge in itself for Motörhead to live up to even their own Read more...

GET THRASHED: The Story Of Thrash Metal Creators To Guest On Eddie Trunk's Friday Night Rocks
Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal director Rick Ernst has issued the following update: Read more...

ICED EARTH: Launch New Website, Official Fanclub
Iced Earth have launched a newly designed website http://www.icedearth.com featuring artwork showcased in the band’s Read more...

SLIPKNOT: “All Hope Is Gone” Debut’s At #1 On Billboard Top 200
New York, NY – Hard rock enigma Slipknot have once again made history. The band's fourth album, “All Hope Is Gone”, Read more...

ENSLAVED: U.S. Record Deal Revealed And 'Vertebrae' U.S. Release Date Announced
Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the release of “Vertebrae” from Norway’s Enslaved on October 28th for the Read more...

EVERGREY: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
Swedish dark, melodic metal act Evergrey has made its new album, "Torn", available for streaming in its entirety at the Read more...

LIVING COLOUR: Issue Details On Upcoming Paris Concert DVD
Living Colour have issued the following on their upcoming live DVD, entitled “The Paris Concert”, and due out in November: Read more...

AC/DC: Limited Edition-Deluxe Version Of Black Ice Detailed
The official AC/DC Store (http://acdc-preorder.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14359_14367&pc=DCCD24 )has Read more...

DARK FUNERAL: Guitarist Issues New Album Update
Guitarist Lord Ahriman of the Swedish black metallers Dark Funeral has issued the following update: Read more...

AUGUST

NIGHTWISH/SONATA ARCTICA : Finnish Invasion Of Philadelphia!
Scandinavia comes to North America, as the Nightwish/Sonata Arctica tour kicked off in Philly. Read more...

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Unleashes New Album “Perpetual Flame” On Oct 14th
The global rock guitar community will undoubtedly mark October 14, 2008 on their calendars, as this is the exact date that Read more...

SATYRICON: 'The Age Of Nero' Track Listing
Norwegian black metal band Satyricon will release its new album, "The Age Of Nero", on November 3 via Roadrunner Read more...

NEVERMORE: Reveal Details For The Year Of The Voyager DVD / Live Album; Worldwide Premier Dates Confirmed
In July 2005 Nevermore released their latest studio album “This Godless Endeavor”. Since then they have toured Read more...

KISS: Release Re-Recorded Best-Of; Audio Samples Available
DefSTAR Records/Sony Music Japan has released Kiss Jigoku-Retsuden, a new Kiss Greatest Hits CD featuring all new Read more...

JOHN “JD” DESERVIO: Announces Clinic Tour
John “JD” DeServio, renowned bass virtuoso for legendary hard-rock veterans Black Label Society and new personal project Read more...

ROB HALFORD: New York Screenings Of Halford Resurrection World Tour Documentary Announced
Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford have announced New York screenings of Halford Resurrection World Tour Read more...

SINNER: New Audio Clip Available For Streaming
Sinner, featuring Primal Fear bassist Mat Sinner and guitarist Henny Wolter, have posted an audio clip of the new song Read more...

GRAVE DIGGER: Guitarist Manni Schmidt - "Guitar Recordings In Progress"
Grave Digger guitarist Manni Schmidt checks in with the following update Read more...

METALLICA: New Song Posted Online
Metallica's new single, "The Day That Never Comes", is available for streaming right now: Read more...

CRADLE OF FILTH - "This Is Pure And Utter Theatre"
Cradle Of Filth vocalist Dani Filth has issued the following update for The Order Of The Dragon fanclub Read more...

STRATOVARIUS: Remaining Members Announce New Guitarist
Remaining Stratovarius members Timo Kotipelto (vocals), Jens Johansson (keyboards), Lauri Porra (bass) and Jörg Michael (drums) have officially recruited Read more...

BLISTERING RECORDS: Swedish Music Industry Veterans Join Forces With Former Inside Out Music America Staff
Stockholm, Sweden – August 18, 2008 - Blistering Records is pleased to announce the launch of their exciting new record Read more...

MEGADETH: “Anthology, Set The World Afire” Release Set For September 30th
Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD Warchest box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance Read more...

TESLA: New Single Available For Streaming
Tesla's new single, 'I Wanna Live', is currently available for streaming on the band's official MySpace page. Read more...

TESTAMENT: To "Possibly Get Back To The Studio In Early 2010"
BW&BK photographer Patryk Pigeon spoke with Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick recently about a number of topics Read more...

EVERGREY – “Torn” Track-By-Track Breakdown Available
BW&BK's Mark Gromen has had an exclusive first-listen to Evergrey's new album, Torn, due out via SPV on the Read more...

GORGOROTH: Appeals Court Upholds Decision Over 'Unauthorized' Release Of 'Live In Grieghallen'
The Gaahl-fronted version of the Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth has issued the following update: Read more...

GET THRASHED DVD: SLAYER- Kerry King, Tom Araya Talk About Their First-Ever East Coast Tour; Video Available
The makers of the critically acclaimed music documentary "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" have posted a short Read more...

EDGUY: Frontman Talks About Upcoming Album, Avantasia DVD
German melodic metallers Edguy recently entered Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany to begin recording the follow-up to Read more...

KING DIAMOND: Joins METALLICA At OZZFest 2008, Live Footage Available
Metallica played OzzFest 2008 on August 9th in Friso, TX. The setlist included and appearance from King Diamond Read more...

AC/DC: To Headline Ozzfest 2009?
According to an interview with Philadelphia's 94wysp.com, Sharon Osbourne says her dream band for Ozzfest 2009 Read more...

INTO ETERNITY: Prepares To Hit The Road In Canada
Founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth of Canadian extreme progressive metallers Into Eternity has issued Read more...

MAGNUS ROSEN: Former HAMMERFALL Bassist Discusses X-WORLD/5 Project
Lucem Fero recently published an interview with X-World/5 / ex-Hammerfall bassist Magnus Rosén, conducted in May by Read more...

HEAVEN AND HELL, JUDAS PRIEST: Kick Off The Metal Masters Tour; Setlists Revealed, Photos Available
Wednesday, August 6th saw the launch of The Metal Masters Tour with Judas Priest, Heaven And Hell, Read more...

JOE LYNN TURNER: To Release 'Live In Germany' In September
Former Deep Purple, Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen singer Joe Lynn Turner will release his first solo live album, Read more...

METALLICA: Official Death Magnetic Press Release Available
Metallica have announced their tenth studio album, “Death Magnetic”, will be released globally on Friday, September 12th. Read more...

EXTREME: 'Saudades De Rock' Lands On UK Chart
"Saudades de Rock", the new album from reunited Boston hard rockers Extreme, has entered the UK chart Read more...

GRAVE DIGGER: Guitarist Manni Schmidt - "... Now We Mean Business"
Grave Digger guitarist Manni Schmidt checks in with the following update: Read more...

HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY: Post-Show VIP Meet & Greet Sessions Announced For Select Shows On Upcoming US Tour
Helloween and Gamma Ray will tour North America this fall. Special VIP tickets are available for post-show meet & greet Read more...

CRADLE OF FILTH: Announce “Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder” As New Album Title
New York, NY: Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who's the blackest of them all? Why, Cradle of Filth, of course. England's Read more...

OBITUARY: New E.P. Due In September
Candlelight Records have set September 16 as the American release date of “Left to Die”, the new EP from Obituary. Read more...

JULY

U.D.O.: DVD Track Listing Revealed
U.D.O., the German band led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, celebrated its 20th anniversary by playing two Read more...

TRIVIUM AND ALL THAT REMAINS: Team Up For Co-Headlining North American Tour
(New York, NY) – September marks the much-anticipated return to the road for metal behemoths Trivium and Read more...

NIGHTWISH: To Tour The U.S. This Fall For Third And Final Trek In Support Of "Dark Passion Play"
New York, NY: Finland's Nightwish will once again tour U.S. soil, hitting all major markets and cities along the way. Read more...

ALICE COOPER, DESTRUCTION, VENOM, JEFF LOOMIS: New songs Streaming At BWBK Magazine
www.bravewords.com recently launched the new KnuckleTracks Online Audio Player - head to the left-hand-side of Read more...

KING DIAMOND: To Be Part of Dimebag Tribute At Ozzfest/Remasters Coming
Now that it's been made official, yes, I will participate in the tribute to Dimebag at Ozzfest. It's an honor to have Read more...

RUDY SARZO - Collector's Edition Of “Off The Rails” Book Featuring Pictures By Ross Halfin Due In August
Former Quiet Riot / Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rudy Sarzo has issued the following update: Read more...

METALLICA: Officially Confirm Tracklisting For “Death Magnetic”
Metallica have officially confirmed the tracklisting for Death Magnetic, which will be released on September 16th. It is Read more...

METAL CHURCH: More Tour Dates Announced
Long-running Seattle metallers Metal Church have scheduled the following dates: Read more...

GAMMA RAY: Three-DVD Set Due In September; Tracklisting Revealed
Gamma Ray's long-awaited three-DVD set will be out in September and will feature the following content: Read more...

ROCKLAHOMA 2008: Live Footage Available Online
Canada's Triumph played Rocklahoma 2008 in Pryor, Oklahoma on June 11th. Footage of Triumph’s performance can Read more...

JOE LYNN TURNER Featured In Video Interview Series With 'Living Legends'
The staff of Living Legends Music (which includes Deep Purple and Rainbow tour manager Colin Hart) recently met up with Read more...

TIMO TOLKKI: Revolution Renaissance To Demo New Material In September
Former Stratovarius mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his current band Revolution Renaissance: Read more...

BLACK SABBATH: "Rules Of Hell" Trailer Online
In celebration of the forthcoming Black Sabbath “Rules Of Hell” five-disc box set will be available on July 22, Read more...

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO: Podcast # 33
The latest Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast has just been posted. It is a European power metal special featuring interviews Read more...

NEVERMORE - New Track From Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS' Forthcoming Solo Album Available For Streaming
Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has posted the track 'Jato Unit' from his forthcoming instrumental solo album, Read more...

DIIMMU BORGIR: “The Invaluable Darkness” DVD Will Be A Three Disc Release
Resuming activity after a 2-year hiatus, this year’s five-band Blackest Of The Black tour package – which includes Read more...

SATYRICON: To Support CRADLE OF FILTH In North America
Norwegian black metallers Satyricon recently entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a November 3 Read more...

NIGHT RANGER: “Rockin’ Shibuya 2007” To See European Release In September
"Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the European release of Night Ranger's latest double live album, “Rockin' Read more...

MOONSPELL: 'Night Eternal' Video Available
Moonspell’s video for the song "Night Eternal" can be seen on YouTube here Read more...

SCORPIONS: Fans Can Vote For Set-List On Upcoming North American Live Dates
"For the upcoming tour in the USA we would give you the opportunity to vote regarding the setlist, Read more...

SKELETONWITCH: Added To DANZIG’s Blackest Of The Black Tour; Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Dates
Athens, Ohio’s SkeletonWitch are proud to be announced as part of this year’s Blackest Of The Black Tour alongside Danzig, Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell and Read more...

TRIPTYKON: Frontman TOM GABRIEL FISCHER - "Even Now, Thinking Of CELTIC FROST And The Group's Final Months Leaves Me Feeling Physically Sick"
Former Celtic Frostt frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer, now working under the new banner Triptykon, has issued the following update: Read more...

NIGHTWISH: Bassist / Vocalist Marco Hietala On Current Success - "I Thought We Would Have To Fight And Struggle A Lot Harder Than We Did"
BW&BK recently caught up with Nightwish / Tarot bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala to discuss the new live Tarot DVD/CD Read more...

VADER: 'XXV' Samples Available
Polish death metal veterans Vader have released their anniversary album, "XXV", on Regain Records. "XXV" Read more...

DESTRUCTION: D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. Album Trailer Online
Destruction have revealed the artwork for their new album D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., which will be released on August 22nd via Read more...

VENOM: North American Street Date For New Album Confirmed
Universal Music Enterprises has confirmed an August 12th street date for British black metallers Venom's new album, Read more...

COMMUNIC: Release “Payment of Existence” on July 29 in the U.S
Locomotive Records will release the third album of Norway’s Communic, “Payment Of Existence”, in the U.S. on July 29 Read more...

SWEET SAVAGE: Added To Metallica's Concert In Dublin
Reactivated NWOBHM legends Sweet Savage (based Belfast, Northern Ireland) have reportedly been added to Metallica's August 20 concert Read more...

BLACK SABBATH: Vintage Vinyl Signing Session Announced
Black Sabbath/Heaven And Hell members Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) will sign copies Read more...

NEVERMORE: Looking For Pictures To Be Included In The Upcoming DVD
In July 2005, Nevermore (http://www.myspace.com/nevermorefans ) released their latest studio album, "This Godless Read more...

JUNE

SEBASTIAN BACH: AXL ROSE Has "At Least Four Albums' Worth" Of Finished Guns N' Roses Tracks
When Rolling Stone spoke with Sebastian Bach about the alleged “Chinese Democracy” leak, he reported that he’s heard Read more...

POISONBLACK: To Film 'Bear The Cross' Video
Poisonblack, the Finnish band featuring former Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala, will film a video for the song Read more...

TRIVIUM: Confirms New Album Title
Trivium, who have sold well over half a million records worldwide since 2005, have announced the release of "Shogun", Read more...

BANG YOUR HEAD: 2 DVD Set Release Date for July 29th
New York, NY (June 23, 2003)—Locomotive Records will release Bang Your Head on two DVDs July 29, 2008 Read more...

SLIPKNOT: Announces “All Hope Is Gone” As The Title Of Their Fourth Album
New York, NY - Slipknot, the Grammy Award winning hard rock machine from Des Moines, IA is back. The band will release Read more...

JUDAS PRIEST: 'War' Video Posted Online
MTV2's Headbanger's Blog is hosting the premiere of Judas Priest's new video, "War" Read more...

PYRAMAZE: Release “Immortal” on June 24
Locomotive Records, on June 24, becomes “Immortal” when the eclectic label releases the third album of Denmark’s Pyramaze. Read more...

BLACK STONE CHERRY: Are Proud To Announce The Release Of Folklore and Superstition
Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry are pleased to announce August 19 as the confirmed release date for Read more...

LAMB OF GOD: World Premier “Walk With Me In Hell” DVD In NYC June 30
Lamb Of God will World Premier the full-length feature from their brand-new 2 DVD set, ‘Walk With Me In Hell’, at Read more...

SUSPYRE: Sign To Sensory Records; Band Auditions Underway
Sensory Records has announced the signing of New Jersey's up-and-coming prog metal all-stars Suspyre Read more...

MÖTLEY CRÜE: Streaming Full Saints Of Los Angels Album Online
Motley Crue's Saints Of Los Angeles is now streaming in it's entirely on Clear Channel's I Heart Music site. Read more...

OBITUARY: Left To Die EP Coming Soon
"What a great weekend! We have been working really hard on this new EP and Saturday night we finished it. Read more...

SEBASTIAN BACH: More Angel Down Limited Edition CD/DVD Details Revealed
"Alright!! We are so excited to announce the UK Domestic Release of Angel Down! The Angel Down CD/DVD Package, Read more...

VENOM: 'Hell' Promo Video Posted Online
A promotional video for "Hell", the new album from British black metal pioneers Venom, Read more...

EVERGREY: Signs With SPV
Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration Read more...

ICED EARTH: North American Tour Dates Announced
Iced Earth has confirmed sixteen North American tour dates for the fall of 2008 that will take the band Read more...

ALICE COOPER: Complete 'Along Came A Spider' Details Revealed
There are only a handful of rock artists that have proven to be as enduring and influential as Alice Cooper has Read more...

WARRANT: Prepares To Hit The Road
Warrant got its fill of "cherry pie" in the '80s and '90s, but apparently that was not enough to squelch the band's hunger Read more...

KINGS X: Joins Forces With EXTREME And The Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp
In support of their forthcoming SPV debut, “XV” (released May 20), American rock icons Kings X will team up with Extreme Read more...

ICED EARTH: Set To Take On The World, Part II
Morrisound, quickly becoming my home away from home in Florida. With Iced Earth mixing/mastering the mammoth Read more...

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Launches New Website; Video Message Available
Swedish guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen has launched his new website and it features a short video clip of him and Read more...

KIX: Reunite In New Jersey; Report, Photos Available
Reactivated Maryland hard rockers KIX made their first area appearance in 12 years Friday at Dexters in Riverdale, NJ, Read more...

LITA FORD: More Warm-Up Shows Revealed
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will play at least a couple of warm-up shows for her upcoming Rocklahoma appearance Read more...

METALLICA: Report On Six New Songs Available: "The Guitar Solos Are Back. With A Vengeance"
Classic Rock was among a select band of rock journalists to hear a taster from the new Metallica album today Read more...

JUDAS PRIEST: Kicks Off World Tour: Setlist
British heavy metal legends Judas Priest kicked off their world tour Tuesday night (June 3) at the Icehall in Helsinki, Finland. Read more...

ICED EARTH: Revelation Abomination: Something Wicked Part II; BW&BK Track By Track Sneak Preview!
It’s done, or is it? While BW&BK heard 16 of the 19 tracks written for the second installment of the Set Abominae concept Read more...

MÖTLEY CRÜE: “A Typical Successful Mötley Crüe Record”
Ready to embark upon (and of course headline) Crüe Fest, Motley Crue, will of course be packing with their bad selves a brand-new studio record called “Saints Of Los Angeles”. Read more...

TESTAMENT: Exclusive Behind The Scenes look At New Video
Full Metal Jackie of Metal Edge TV was on location in Burbank, California when Testament hooked up with video director/producer Read more...

DRAGONFORCE: Prepares The World For An Ultra Beatdown
New York, NY: Attention heavy metal warriors and guitar heroes across the land. DragonForce are pleased to announce “Ultra Beatdown” Read more...

ANDY LAROCQUE: An Interview With The King Diamond Guitarist
Ville Krannila from Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing's Steel Mill website spoke to King Diamond guitar legend Read more...

MICHAEL VESCERA: Audio Samples From Forthcoming Solo Album Available
Obsession / ex-Loudness / ex-Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Michael Vescera is gearing up to release his new solo album, Read more...

EVERGREY: Official Torn Press Release Available
Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration with Read more...