BLACK SABBATH “THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION” TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER
A new Black Sabbath collection will be available in a crucifix-shaped vinyl package in November. BMG will release Black Sabbath The Ultimate Collection on CD and digital formats on October 28th, with the limited-edition “crucified” 4LP heavyweight vinyl version available from November 18th. The Ultimate Collection is curated in conjunction with the band and features […]
SYMPHONY X LAUNCHES “UNDERWORLD” FALL TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 29TH
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters, Symphony X, are making a few special stops on their way to Japan’s Loud Park Festival. The six show tour will launch on September 29th at The Trocadero, hit three Canadian cities and conclude on October 5th at The Gramercy Theatre. Symphony X commented, “We are looking forward to playing […]
FORMER RATT FRONTMAN STEPHEN PEARCY SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC, STREAMS “I CAN’T TAKE IT”
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of Stephen Pearcy for the release of his fourth original solo album Smash. Pearcy, best known as the original vocalist and founding member of the platinum rock band Ratt, has been working hard to complete his highly anticipated disc while at the same time keeping busy performing shows […]
GLENN HUGHES SAYS THAT BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION MAY NOT TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM
Black Country Communion frontman Glenn Hughes says he isn’t sure whether the band will tour in support of their upcoming fourth album. The supergroup are working on the follow-up to 2012’s Afterglow having agreed to reunite following their 2013 split. The new album is expected in 2017 and Hughes says he and guitarist Joe Bonamassa […]
THE SCORPIONS ANNOUNCE MIKKEY DEE AS THEIR NEW DRUMMER
The Scorpions have announced that former Motorhead drummer, Mikkey Dee, will be their new full time drummer. Dee has been filling in for Scorpions percussionist, James Kotak, who was dealing with addiction issues. Kottak had stepped aside to deal with an alcohol-abuse problem after spending eight months in jail in the United Arab Emirates over […]
GUITARIST NUNO BETTERNCOURT SAYS EXTREME HAS 17 SONGS WRITTEN FOR THEIR NEXT RECORD
Extreme have confirmed they’ve written “about 17 songs” for their upcoming album. They band reported in July that work on the follow-up to 2008’s Saudades De Rock had begun. Now guitarist Nuno Bettencourt says the material is beginning to take shape. He tells Gearphoria, “We’re about 17 songs into it. We’re just wrapping them up. […]