Metal / Hard Rock (09/12/2004)
Columbus Rock Concert shooting: Former Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell shot dead
COLOMBUS, OH. (Pantera Fans Website) - A shooting occurred at a Damageplan concert on Wednesday night in Columbus, Ohio. Members of Damageplan were shot and Dimebag Darrell was one of the victims. Damageplan was formed by Darrell and Vinnie Paul after Pantera brokeup and features Patrick Lachman and ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (09/12/2004)
'From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora'
BURBANK, CA. (Warner Bros. Records) - Since emerging on the music scene with their multi-platinum debut release, "Hybrid Theory" in 2000, Linkin Park has established themselves as not only one of the most compelling recording artists of a generation, but one of the most versatile as well. Through the ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (09/12/2004)
Image Entertainment announces 'Ramones: Raw' DVD Certified Gold!; Ramones' highest Charting release to date
CHATSWORTH, CA. (Image Entertainment/ www.image-entertainment.com) - Image Entertainment, Inc, a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of exclusive DVD programming in North America, today announced that "Ramones: Raw," the first DVD from the legendary punk band, has been certified Gold ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (09/12/2004)
Airport Circle Presents 'Rock for the River' - A Benefit for the Delaware River Oil Spill
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (AIRPORT CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT/ www.airportcircle.com) - Airport Circle Entertainment, a full service entertainment company located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, will be holding a concert to benefit cleanup of last month's oil spill in the Delaware River and to assist in the rehab of affected ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (08/12/2004)
Green Day's 'American Idiot' nominated for Seven Grammy Awards; Band scores second No 1 Single with 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams'
BURBANK, CA. (Warner Bros. Records) - Reprise Records' Green Day was nominated for seven Grammy Awards today. All of this coming one week after the band climbed to number one on the Modern Rock charts with their second single, "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" from this year's "American Idiot," the album ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (08/12/2004)
Machine Head 'simply awesome'!
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - So, this past weekend our very own Marketing Matt made the trip across the Atlantic to check out Machine Head live at the Academy (Brixton) in London. It was Sunday night (12/05), and the show was shot for inclusion in the band's upcoming DVD (coming 2005). What to ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (08/12/2004)
Simple Plan reap RIAA Certifications; New Album 'Still Not Getting Any...' certified Gold; Debut Album 'No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls' certified Double Platinum; New Single 'Welcome To My Life' goes Top Ten at Pop Radio
NEW YORK (Lava Records/ www.lavarecords.com) - Five piece punk superstars Simple Plan are celebrating the holidays with two RIAA certifications. The band's brand new album, "Still Not Getting Any..." which was released six weeks ago on October 26th, is officially Gold, signifying sales of 500,000 units ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (08/12/2004)
Unwritten Law's new single 'Save Me' is gunning up the Charts
NEW YORK (www.unwrittenlaw.com) - In case you didn't know, rock n' roll is back and better than ever. Taking a cue from Green Day, U2 and Velvet Revolver, Unwritten Law entered the studio and came up with one heck of a pure rock n' roll record. The album, entitled Here's To The Mourning, is filled with ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (08/12/2004)
Black Label Society featuring legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde signs with Artemis Records; New album 'Mafia' is going to release on March 8th, 2005
NEW YORK (Artemis Records) - Artemis Records is proud to announce the signing of Black Label Society, featuring legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde, to an exclusive worldwide licensing, multi-album contract. An album of all-new material, "MAFIA", is slated for a March 8th, 2005 release. Artemis Chairman/CEO ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (07/12/2004)
The Escape Route comes from 'Down-under'!
SYDNEY, Australia (www.escaperouteband.com) - Escape Route headed by John Balzan is a four peice Nu-Metal and from Sydney whom have set the bar even high for up and coming australian bands. Backed by Jade, Ben and Kieran in a capacity filled Marquee in sydney the crowed starts jumping as johns piercing ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (07/12/2004)
Ratt's former lead vocalist Stephen Pearcy to perform holiday concert for Trooops aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier the USS Nimitz
NEW YORK (Dark tower PR) - This holiday season STEPHEN PEARCY former lead vocalist for the rock group Ratt will be bringing some home made Ratt n' Roll to the crew of the World's Largest Aircraft carrier the USS Nimitiz(CVN 68). On Friday, December 17th Pearcy will fly to the carrier that is stationed ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (06/12/2004)
Good Charlotte hit No 1 at Radio with new single 'I Just Wanna Live'
SYDNEY, Australia (Sony Music Australia) - It doesn't even hit stores till January and already Good Charlotte's forthcoming new single 'I Just Wanna Live' is going through the roof, becoming the No 1 most added song to Australian radio this week! Yee-haw! Watch the wicked new video here... Good Charlotte's ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Wishes Come True!
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - Vhen you sleep, do you vish for more night? Well, then some of your dreams might have just come true. First off, Nightwish will be touring the US once again in the New Year. Dates are currently being lined up for an April/May tour run. Check our TOUR section for all ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Hard Rock/Metal Updates from the studio!
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - a few notes of interest from the studio this week: 36 Crazyfists - Brock is in Alaska till the New Year, and the rest of the band is in Portland, and all are beginning to write new material for release No 3 ...and the band has a message to relay - "Hope everyone is enjoying ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Machine Head LIVE at Brixton (London, UK)
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - This weekend, Sunday night (12/05) in front of a sold out crowd at the Academy (Brixton) in London, Machine Head will be shot for their upcoming DVD. The yet-to-be titled DVD will be released at some point next year. To those of you going to the show, go crazy... and ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Sanctus Real continues good fight w/ Early '05 Tour
BRENTWOOD, TN. (Sparrow Records) - Ohio rock band Sanctus Real, whose sophomore project, FIGHT THE TIDE, was named among the best 12 albums of 2004 by ChristianMusicToday.com, will launch its second headlining tour in January 2005. Sanctus Real will play 20 shows in January and February on a bill that ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Better Than Ezra inks with Aretemis Records for North America
NEW YORK (Artemis Records) - Artemis Records has announced the signing of rock trio Better Than Ezra to an exclusive contract for North America. An album of all-new material, as of yet untitled, is slated for a spring 2005 release. Artemis Chairman/CEO Danny Goldberg commented, "Better Than Ezra is ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
New Zealand Classic Rock Group 8Forty8 release new song 'Out Of Mind'
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (www.8forty8.co.nz) - New Zealand classic style rock group 8Forty8 have released a new song (Out Of Mind) on the new Axe attack New Zealand metal Vol. 1. This is a compilation of NZ's finest metal and hard rock acts.Available in stores or online at www.intergalacticrecords.com ...
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Metal / Hard Rock (04/12/2004)
Guitarist Tony Spada releases new album 'The Human Element'
LOS ANGELES (Surveillance/ Fossil Records) - Progressive guitarist Tony Spada's new album "The Human Element" will be released January 2005. This long awaited followup to the critically acclaimed "Balance of Power" will be available through Fossil Records, Synphonic, and Musea. Spada's new release is ...
| Metal / Hard Rock (03/12/2004)
Murderdolls go silver, Wednesday goes NYC!
NEW YORK (RoadRunner Records) - Yesterday (12/02), as news of the Murderdolls' debut release going silver in the UK was announced, frontman Wednesday 13 was at the Roadrunner NY office going over plans for his upcoming solo debut (evidenced by THIS PHOTO). That being said, it is official - Beyond the ...
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