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Lacuna Coil‘s vocalist Cristina Scabbia announced today that former bandmate and guitarist Claudio Leo, who played with the band from 1995-1998 (including a performance on the band’s demo under the moniker Ethereal and the 1998 self-titled EP) has passed away. The cause of death was not disclosed and no other information was offered so far. …
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Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ex-Ozzy Osbourne), Morgan Rose (Sevendust, Call Me No One), Kevin Martin (Candlebox, The Gracious Few), John “JD” Deservio (Black Label Society, Cycle Of Pain) and The Infinite Staircase will be teaming up to write and record a song in an effort to help raise money for the victims of Hurricane …
Dogbane has announced on their Facebook page that guitarist David Ellenburg has passed away at age 47. The following is their statement: It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dogbane guitarist David Ellenburg. David peacefully passed away, surrounded by family and close friends, on Monday July 30th, due …
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Kittie have announced the return of bassist Trish Doan to the band following the departure of Ivy Vujic. Doan was previously with the band from 2005-2007, appearing on the band’s 2007 release “Funeral for Yesterday.” Ivy adds her own words, Doan comments, “I am very happy to be reunited with the Kittie family. The girls …
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have inked a new European deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s new album, “Imaginarium”, will be released in December. The U.S. version of the CD will be made available through Roadrunner Records. Commented NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen: “We are very happy to continue working with the Nuclear Blast family! Our …
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Eddie Trunk got with Chris Epting of AOL’s Noisecreep and talked about Eddie’s book, his desire to interview Jimmy Page and the one band he thinks should be more famous. Check out a small bit of that interview below: NC: You and Ronnie James Dio were close friends – you dedicated the book,Eddie Trunk’s Essential …
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SERPENTCULTwas born in the summer of 2006 by Frédéric Caure, Steven Van Cauwenbergh and Frederik ‘Cozy’ Cosemans in a classic power-trio setup. A few months later, Michelle Nocon joined the ranks on vocals and soon thereafter, the first EP Trident Nor Fire was recorded and released. The first European live appearances started in 2007, soon …
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SISTER have released the artwork and tracklisting for the Metal Blade Records debut HATED, due out June 7. The first single also happens to be the title track of the album, HATED, which the band recently released a teaser video for that can be seen HERE. The band talks about the first single HATED: “The …
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Braingell Radio has just found out that legendary guitarist Gary Moore has passed away. Details are sketchy at present, but Moore apparently died in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday morning while on holiday in Spain. He was just 58. Moore was found dead in his room at the luxury Kempinski Resort Hotel in Estepona …
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Italian deathsters HUMANGLED have recently parted ways with bassist Tat0 and drummer Raffaele Pezzella due to pure logistic reasons. According to a statement from the band, there is no ill-will on either side and everyone remains close friends. HUMANGLED are fully committed to evolve as band and are pleased to announce that bassist Frank Nichols …
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