SLAYER REVEAL “REPENTLESS” COVER ART
Today, Slayer unveils the album artwork for its 11th studio album, Repentless, due out September 11 through Nuclear Blast. The artwork was created by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco in collaboration with the band’s Tom Araya and Kerry King. “We had a number of submitted ideas for the cover artwork,” said Araya, “and we felt Marcelo’s […]
SCORPIONS TO RELEASE THEIR 19TH STUDIO ALBUM, “RETURN TO FOREVER” ON 9/11, NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
The most successful export from continental Europe with more than 100 million records sold, Scorpions are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th studio album, Return To Forever (Sony Music/Legacy Recordings), on September 11th. Produced by their two favorite Swedes, Mikael Nord Andersson and Martin Hansen (Sting In The Tail, MTV […]
METAL ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 18TH
After the recent announcement that Metal Allegiance will be releasing an album of original material, a date has been set for the debut album of the musical collective. The self-titled album is scheduled to be available worldwide on September 18th through Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album features a collection of hard rock and heavy metal’s […]
SLAYER GUITARIST KERRY KING CALLS DEPARTED BAND MEMBER JEFF HANNEMAN “WORM FOOD” IN NEW INTERVIEW
Katherine Turman of The Village Voice spoke with Slayer guitarist Kerry King. Quotes from the interview appear below. On whether or not he feels the spirit of long-time friend and band co-founder guiding the band: “Jeff is worm food,” King states in his blunt-yet-likable fashion. “When you die you go in the dirt. There is […]
RUSH FINALLY LAND THE COVER OF ROLLING STONE
Rush have finally made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. For the in-depth, career-spanning cover story, senior writer Brian Hiatt followed the band to early tour rehearsals in Los Angeles and soundchecks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, interviewing Neil Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson about their lives and careers, from their childhoods to their Eighties evolution […]
“AEROSMITH ROCKS DONINGTON 2014” DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 4TH ON MULTIPLE FORMATS
As Aerosmith gears up for their 2015 summer tour, a date has been announced for the release of Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014. Due out September 4th, the 20-song collection captures the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers delivering a scorching career-spanning show at the famed Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK in June 2014. Filmed […]