DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover says that he's not all that surprised about the Rhode Island club fire that killed 97 people at a GREAT WHITE show last week. "I've been in clubs where that could easily have happened, what happened the other night," Glover told Launch. "I'm not gonna comment on that particular fire, ...
OZZY OSBOURNE is set to embark on a Canadian tour in June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 01 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place Jun. 04 - Calgary, AB - Saddledome Jun. 06 - Edmonton, AB - Skyreach Centre Jun. 08 - Winnipeg, MB Arena - Winnipeg Jun. 11 - Toronto, ON - Air ...
Denmark's RAUNCHY started pre-production for their sophomore album at singer Lars Vognstrup's home studio this past weekend. According to the band, "We completed one song and have 8 more tracks to go which we plan to record within the next few months." Pictures from the session can be seen here. The follow-up to ...
Colorado's SILENCER have announced the addition of guitarist Dan Lynn to the group's ranks. Lynn joins the band as a replacement for Ritchie Wilkison (ANGEL DUST, DEMONS & WIZARDS), who left the group last October. "Dan proved his ability during his live fill-in appearances and subsequent rehearsals starting back in November 2002, and the band ...
The legal battle over the SAXON band name between the group's current vocalist Biff Byford and fellow original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson appears to be over. The following is a statement issued by Byford earlier today: "Today in London at the High Court in the Strand, in a landmark decision for the music ...
Long-running Canadian metallers VOIVOD — who currently feature in their ranks former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted — have secured a slot on the second stage at this year's Ozzfest. An official press release is expected shortly. VOIVOD's self-titled CD is due on March through Newsted's Chophouse label in association with Surfdog Records. A month-long headlining ...
SPIRITU and DOZER have been added to the European leg of the "Monstergroove 2003" tour, featuring SPIRITUAL BEGGARS and CLUTCH. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 25 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013 Mar. 26 - Groningen, NETH @ Vera Mar. 27 - Lyon, FRA @ Ninkasi Kao Mar. 28 - Vevey, SWI @ Rocking Chair ...
Several photos taken during the recording sessions for the recently-completed DEEP PURPLE studio album have been posted online at this location. ...
New York-based STEREOMUD, who feature in their ranks former members of LIFE OF AGONY and STUCK MOJO, will perform a free show at Ten High (Dark Horse) in Atlanta, Georgia on March 4. The group's sophomore full-length effort, "Every Given Moment", is due on April 1 through Loud/Columbia Records. "Every Given Moment" was produced by ...
