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The Black Metal elemental force from Greece, Rotting Christ is releasing their underrated EP “Der Perfekte Traum” with a new edition.
Vinyl collectors can be particularly pleased, the disc will be released via vinylstore.gr and will be enriched by various live tracks. The EP will appear in a small edition of a total of 666 copies and be available in various pressings (transparent, transparent red, black) and, in addition to the newly mastered
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release a new solo album, "Quantum Leap", in October via AFM Records.
Gus discussed the upcoming effort in a new video message posted to his YouTube channel. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's my first all-instrumental solo album. So this means there's no vocals at all, no guest singers
Fan-filmed video footage of SKID ROW's August 15 performance at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Shabby Trick").
Earlier this month, SKID ROW celebrated the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety at The Amphitheater at Rolling Hills Casino And Resort in Corning, California.
Last summer, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk"
Speaking with Guitar Player, Jake E. Lee - known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Badland and Red Dragon Cartel - ran down the five songs that he believes best represent his career. An excerpt is available below.
Lee: "I had written the music to that song back when I was in Rough Cutt. But at that time the riff was all in eighth notes because that was the L.A. thing. It was sort of along the lines of (Mötley Crüe's) “Looks That Kill,” and it worked pretty good that way. Then when I joined Ozzy’s band, he said, 'Okay, we need some songs.'
Frontiers Music Srl will release the self-titled debut album from the new melodic metal project, Between Worlds, on September 10. The band is a vehicle for vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Metal Church) and highlights his incredible vocal talents.
Written and produced in partnership with Alessandro Del Vecchio, the Between World album is a must hear for fans of classic American heavy/power metal.
Borknagar - The Olden Domain 1997
Opeth - My Arms, Your Hearse 1998
Theatre of Tragedy – Aégis 1998
Manticora - Roots of Eternity 1999
Still celebrating its 40-year tenure as one of music's premier thrash metal bands, Anthrax announces its first European tour since the summer of 2019. Kicking off on September 27, 2022 in Birmingham, England, the band will play 28 dates in 16 countries, wrapping up in Zurich, Switzerland on November 5. Crossover thrash band Municipal Waste will support on all dates.
W.A.S.P. - W.A.S.P. 1984
Exodus - Force of Habit 1992
Neurosis - Enemy of the Sun 1993
Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses 1993
Pro-Pain - Round 6 2000
Canadian Speed/Heavy Metal band ÜLTRA RAPTÖR, has just signed a contract with Fighter Records for the release of their debut album that will be titled "Tyrants" which will be released next November 9th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette and Digital formats. To celebrate this signing, of which Fighter Records is especially excited, you can already enjoy the 1st advanced song, as well as the album cover and tracklist.
As drummer Tom Hunting continues to recover from recent cancer surgery, Exodus have confirmed that their former drummer John Tempesta will be stepping in for the upcoming scheduled shows - Psycho Las Vegas (this weekend) and Full Terror Assault (in September).
Comments the band: "Due to Tom's continued recovery from his surgery, we are announcing that for our show in Vegas and Full Terror Assault,