According to Amazon.de, the deluxe edition of CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", will include two CDs, two DVDs and a t-shirt. Due out in Germany on September 23, it will feature the following track listing:

Disc 1:

01. Last Temptation
02. Alright Alright
03. Different Devil
04. Up Next
05. Lighten Up
06. Come Closer
07. Three And A Half Letters
08. Big Foot
09. Dubai Blues
10. Something Going Wrong

Disc 2:

01. Avenida Revolucion
02. Soap On A Rope
03. Sexy Little Thing
04. Oh Yeah
05. Runnin' Out
06. Get It Up
07. Down The Drain
08. My Kinda Girl
09. Learning To Fall
10. Turnin' Left
11. Future In The Past
12. Bitten By The Wolf

Disc 3 (DVD):

01. EPK
02. Big Foot - Music Video
03. Turning Left - Live in Phoenix
04. Sexy Little Thing - Music Video

Disc 4 (DVD):

01. Avenida Revolucion (live)
02. Soap On A Rope (live at Montreux 2009)
03. Sexy Little Thing (live at Montreux 2009)
04. Oh Yeah (live)
05. Runnin' Out (live)
06. Get It Up (live)
07. Down The Drain (live at Montreux 2009)
08. My Kinda Girl (live)
09. Learning To Fall (live)
10. Turnin' Left (live)
11. Future In The Past (live)
12. Bitten By The Wolf (live)
13. Soap On A Rope (Video)

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor was interviewed on this past Friday's (August 12) episode of "Hoppus On Music", the Fuse TV talk show hosted by BLINK-182 bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus. You can now watch clips from the program below.

When asked about the persistent rumors that he may end up being the new VELVET REVOLVER vocalist, Corey said, "I'm not singing with VELVET REVOLVER. We were doing some writing and doing some jamming and what-not, but it just seemed like there were different ideas as to what they wanted to do. And it was completely mutual; it was all good. I just love the fact that I got to hang out with people I grew up listening to."

He added, "Me and Duff [McKagan, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER bassist] will probably do some stuff later. Me and him, we really hit it off, and we're really close, and we started writing songs together, and we've got some really good stuff. So, you never know. There might be a mystery supergroup out there — me and Duff and some other weird people — making some weird music that people are, like, 'What?! That's them?!' So, yeah, maybe. We'll see what happens."

In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, McKagan stated about Taylor, "I think he's fucking great. . . I think he's the best voice of a new generation. The best rock 'n' voice out there. He's got a lot of positive energy. I'd be proud to do anything with him."

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash admitted in a recent interview that he was the main reason why Taylor didn't get the frontman job, explaining, "It just didn't seem to fit right to me. And he's great, and I love Corey, but it didn't seem like the answer to the VELVET REVOLVER problem."

Taylor told a Canadian radio station after hearing of Slash's comments, "I guess it just wasn't working for him, which . . . He's Slash and he's entitled to have that, and I'm not gonna argue with him. But it was cool to just be able to get together and jam with those guys and I made some really cool friends."

This just came in. U2 singer Bono has been rushed to hospital in Monaco after complaining of chest pains. The news dates already from Wednesday but was only mad public now. Bono suffered a health scare after coming down with heart palpitations. The singer spent a number of hours at the Princess Grace Memorial Hospital in Monaco last Wednesday (August 17) where a leading heart specialist examined Bono and told him to get plenty of rest.

You might wonder if it really was all that serious as Bono was spotted a day later in Monaco's nightspot Saas Cafe with his wife Ali Hewson, Julian Lennon and Irish designer John Rocha.

German thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have announced a new member:

"You have probably noticed a new face on our live pics and in our videos in the past months. Today's the time to officially introduce our new bass player to you: please welcome Alex Voß to the Final Depravity family!

Alex stepped in on very short notice when our former bassist Tobias wasn't available for the European tour with ONSLAUGHT and SUIDAKRA in March/April. He did a damn great job on that tour and in the subsequent time, and because Tobias wants to focus on his studies in the future, we have decided to ask Alex to become a permanent member in Final Depravity - we are very happy he agreed!

And here we are as a true four-piece band again, ready to get things done and looking very much forward to the future. Currently we have taken a concert hiatus to focus on preparing for our second album and we make great progress.

Final Depravity will be back on stage from September on, kicking off the second live period in 2011 at Exile - Festival in Herne, Germany, on September 30 with Cripper, Everflow, Layment and Sacred Steel.

Thanks for all your support so far, everybody, we keep counting on you!

Thrash is just the beginning..."

The new Final Depravity line-up:
Oliver Hey - guitar, vocals
Tristan Maiwurm - drums
Alex Voß - bass
Dennis "Blaze" Baron - vocals, guitar

DUSKMACHINE, featuring PRIMAL FEAR/ex-ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black, ex-Annihilator bassist Russ Bergquist and guitarist Nikolai Wurk, have issued the following update:

“Our three-song demo-CD is finally done, as you can see on the pic Joe took. Next, we will approach labels and hopefully find someone who is interested in releasing the soon to be completed album. We do not plan to sell the demos, as they are made for pure promotional reasons. Joe is back from a non-stop-six-month-lasting job and will finish the vocals plus some additional guitar parts in the next weeks. The final mix is now set for late October 2011; additional info - tracklist, artwork etc. - will follow in the near future.

Also, a big thank you goes out to all the people who are following and supporting us over the time now. We are deeply sorry for this delay and please, believe us that we are suffering from it more than anyone else. But there are things that just happen and cannot be influenced by anyone of us. The wait will be worth it, for sure. The new songs, especially with Joe’s voice are a huge step forward and we cannot wait to release the album and play live.”

KISSOnline.com has announced the release of new KISS Destroyer Models from Polar Lights. The models are now available at retail stores and websites.

According to a press release: “This lineup of kits is based on the artwork from their first certified platinum album, Destroyer. Each figure stands atop its own rocky base that joins with the others in the line. This easy to assemble kit comes pre-painted to allow even novice modelers to create a quality look. (glue not included) The kits are approximately 1/10 scale and measure 11” tall when assembled.”

The kit also comes with a bonus Poster.

In an exclusive interview with BraveWords.com scribe Aaron Small, NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury revealed that although his band’s new album was originally scheduled for release this October, it’s since been pushed back to February 2012.

“The October release isn’t going to happen,” says Shane. “We’ve finished the album. We’re still negotiating with the record label, Century Media, which is pretty much done, but I think it’s safe to say that the album will probably come out in February of next year unfortunately. It’s a bit of a shame, unless something miraculous turns around, but pretty much everything is good to go. It’s just a case of waiting for the label to decide how they want to push it and in what particular way, because obviously the label does their campaign and promotion. We’re getting to that period of the year now, time just goes so fast. We’re already in the middle of August and before you know it, it’s going to be the end of the year, so February might be a better time slot for it.”

Nachtmahr chief Thomas Rainer has announced the details for his brand new EP "Can You Feel The Beat?". The EP holds 13 songs - among them 3 entirely new songs including the Böhse Onkelz cover "Nenn' mich wie du willst". For the die-hard fans Nachtmahr also foresees the new MCD plus a polo shirt (mens and girlies). For the die-hard fans Nachtmahr also foresees the new MCD in a packet with a polo shirt (mens and girlies). Strict deadline for preorders will be September, 26th 2011.

Tracklist:
(Wo Ist) Dein Gott?
Geräuschplatten
Nenn' Mich Wie Du Willst
Can You Feel The Beat?
Can You Feel The Beat? (Grendel Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Uberbyte Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Dirty Bird 13 Remix)
Verräter An Gott
Verräter An Gott (Suicide Commando Remix)
Verräter An Gott (X-RX Remix)
Verräter An Gott (Memmaker Remix)
Rise And Fall (Patrick Damiani Remix)
Can You Feel The Beat? (Rioters Anthem By Population)

To be released on September 30 on PopgefahrRecords/Soulfood and on Metropolis Records for America is De/Vision's "Popgefahr - The Mix" remix album. The album will be available in 3 versions with a different track lists each time. You can check audio previews on the band's Facebook page. Next to the remix album you can also expect the release of the "Twisted story" MCD which will be released as a physical MCD in Germany/Europe. The release for this MCD is scheduled for September 15 and will also be available as download in all known download shops. In the USA, Canada and Mexico it will only be released as download on September 20.

De/Vision are still working on a special 10-track remix CD where 10 more remixers will be featured. How and when it will be released is not fixed yet. Additionally they are trying to feature further remixes on magazine CDs and compilations.

Here's the track list for the different versions:

CD 1 - German Edition
mAndroids (T.O.Y. Remix)
Remixed by: Volker Lutz, Germany
Rage (Mesh - Tantrum Mix)
Remixed by: Richard Silverthorn, United Kingdom
What's love all about (Unpleasantsurprise Mix)
Time to be alive (Decay Inc. Remix)
Plastic heart (Renegade of Noise Floor RMX by Daniel Myer)
Be a light to yourself (Iris Mix)
Ready to die (Strong Force Remix)
Flash of life (Intuition's Perfect Life Remix)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Remix by ROTOSKOP)

CD 2 - German Edition
mAndroids (David Nemec Remix)
Rage (elEktrOartEfakt Mix by Telekommander)
What's love all about (Tenek Remix)
Time to be alive (e-gens Remix)
Plastic heart (Slave Republic Remix)
Be a light to yourself (360° Precious Mix)
Ready to die (Hearhere Mix)
Flash of life (Melanchoholic Mix)
Twisted Story (Tkach Rogue Mix)
Until the end of time (Until the end of mAndroids Com.pulsion Remix)

CD 1 - US Edition
. mAndroids (Intuition's Automatischer Mix)
Rage (Mesh - Tantrum Mix)
What's love all about (Raytracer Mix)
Time to be alive (Iris Mix)
Plastic heart (SideChain Moog Mix)
Be a light to yourself (Abysmal Mix)
Ready to die (Hearhere Remix)
Flash of life (Backscatter Remix by Solitary Experiments)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Renegade Of Noise Stomp RMX by Daniel Myer)

CD 2 - US Edition
mAndroids (Nydhog Remix)
Rage (Naweed Mix)
What's love all about (Kant Kino Remix)
Time to be alive (BLITZMASCHINE pre-build mix)
Plastic heart (Neuroplastic Mix by Cold In May)
Be a light to yourself (Subsonique – Flashlight Remix)
Ready to die (Remix by ROTOSKOP)
Flash of life (Intuition's Perfect Life Remix)
Twisted Story (Tkach Rogue Mix)
Until the end of time (Timeless Rmx by Technomancer)

iTunes - exclusive bonus tracks
The following 3 exclusive download tracks will be available on iTunes and can be purchased individually:
Time to be alive (Parralox Remix)
Until the end of time (Broken Transmission R.M.X)
Plastic heart (MNSXY Remix)

And here's the track list for the "Twisted Story" MCD:
Twisted Story (Tkach Radio Cut)
Twisted Story (Rob Dust Remix)
Until the end of time (Hearhere's Parship Edit)
Plastic Heart (Tritoxin Mix)
What's love all about (Panda's Dream Remix)

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION performed a three-song acoustic set earlier today (Saturday, August 20) at the Lowlands festival in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands.

Their setlist was as follows:

01. What Have You Done
02. Faster
03. Sinéad

Am 09. September 2011 erscheint elf Jahre nach "Antipop" mit "Green Naugahyde" ein neues Album von PRIMUS.

Den Track "Tragedy´s A´Comin" kann man bereits via spin.com streamen.

http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-primus-return-first-new-song

"Green Naugahyde" Trackliste:

01. Prelude To A Crawl
02. Hennepin Crawler
03. Last Salmon Man
04. Eternal Consumption Engine
05. Tragedy’s a’ Comin’
06. Eyes Of The Squirrel
07. Jilly’s On Smack
08. Lee Van Cleef
09. Moron TV
10. Green Ranger
11. HOINFODAMAN
12. Extinction Burst
13. Salmon Men

Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist icon Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH, ODYSSEY, PAN-THY-MONIUM) has contributed guest vocals to two tracks on the upcoming third full-length album from Jordanian dark oriental metallers BILOCATE.

Commented BILOCATE vocalist Ramzi Essayed: "From a legendary contributor in the international metal scene flows a legendary voice, adding more to BILOCATE. Not to mention that this collaboration is taking place in two of the most highlighted BILOCATE songs.

"We in BILOCATE are so honored to have Dan's voice among ours, and it's such an enthusiasm charge for us to even look more forward to completing the release and sharing this mix with our audience. Thanks a lot, Dan!

"'Crimson I' and 'II' have been on our top list for years.

"Dan's work in all of his projects always amazed BILOCATE and when the idea started seven months ago, we were confident that Dan will enjoy the music and work with us. His contribution on clean vocals gave another taste for the album. The outcome is a pure dark musical journey... We can't wait to share it with our fans."

BILOCATE's new CD is scheduled for release before the end of the year.

Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND have parted ways with guitarist Nicklas Magnusson and bassist Christer Pedersen. Taking over bass duties is Anders Hammer (NIGHTRAGE) and sitting behind the drums is Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, AMARANTHE). Previous drummer Jesse Lindskog will handle second-guitar duties in the future.

Commented guitarist Olof Mörck: "Many of you have been wondering about the exact status of the DRAGONLAND lineup since we performed shows the last couple of years with different members than the original lineup, and we now confirm these changes to be permanent. Our split with Nicklas Magnusson and Christer Pedersen was completely amicable, and we wish them all the best in the future, ponderously talented musicians as they both are. A big cheers to you for all the great years together! Stepping in are two close friends to the band, and phenomenally talented musicians. Morten's virtuoso drumming definitely lends our sound a new dimension, and Anders have laid down some really slick and technical bass lines, for all of you to enjoy this fall! We will unveil a release date soon, so stay tuned!"

DRAGONLAND 2011 is:

Vocals: Jonas Hedigert
Guitars: Olof Mörck
Keyboards: Elias Holmlid
Guitars: Jesse Lindskog
Bass: Anders Hammer
Drums: Morten Lowe Sorensen

Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION have collaborated with Beyond Comics on a comic book adaptation of their latest album, "The Unforgiving", and the first issue (written by Steven O'Connel and drawn by Romano Molenaar) will be making its premiere at Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend, August 20 and August 21. To check it out, stop by Beyond Comics' booth # 707 & 708 (under the Hulk) at the show. At those booths, fans can get copies of The Unforgiving #1 (while they last), pre-order the Diamond Digital version of the book (which includes exclusive video from the band), plus enter to win a FREE copy of the new WITHIN TEMPTATION CD (playing in rotation at the booths) as well as free tickets to their September 12 concert at Ram's Head Live! in downtown Baltimore. You can also check out a 13-page preview of the issue at link textthis link.

WITHIN TEMPTATION's fifth studio album, "The Unforgiving", sold around 12,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 50 on The Billboard 200 chart.

North Carolina's DAYLIGHT DIES has issued the following update:

"We're approaching the end of the writing process on the fourth DAYLIGHT DIES album, and are scheduled to begin tracking drums in mid-October. We have completed nine songs, but we're not yet certain if all will make it onto the album. As previously stated, the material is the most varied yet, partly due to Egan [O'Rourke, bass] making significant song writing contributions.

"We'll announce a release date or estimated time frame once we're further into the recording and those details become more clear.

"Additionally, there will be a couple more European gigs surrounding Madrid Is The Dark [festival] in December, and we'll share those details as soon as they are confirmed."

ANTHRAX, BUSH and JUDAS PRIEST are among the artists who appear on the soundtrack to NHL 12, an upcoming ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. The game will be released on September 9 in Europe, and on September 13 in North America.

"The true NHL experience is about intense skill, hard hits, and fast action," says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. "For this year's edition, we've created a crunching mix of classic arena anthems from artists like JUDAS PRIEST and BILLY IDOL, killer recent tunes from bands such as DROPKICK MURPHYS and AGAINST ME!, and heavy tracks from emerging acts like MIDDLE CLASS RUT and MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA. We're also launching all-new songs from upcoming albums by ANTHRAX and BUSH. The true sound of the upcoming NHL season is the soundtrack of EA's NHL 12."

NHL 12 soundtrack track listing:

* AGAINST! ME - Occult Enemies
* ANTHRAX - I'm Alive
* BEADY EYE - Standing on the Edge of the Noise
* BILLY IDOL - Mony Mony
* BLACK TIDE - That Fire
* BLACKGUARD - Farewell
* BUSH - Sound of Winter
* DEATH LETTERS - I Wish I could Steal a Sunset
* DROPKICK MURPHYS - Hang ‘em High
* ELO - Don't Bring Me Down
* JUDAS PRIEST - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
* MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA - April Fool
* MIDDLE CLASS RUT - Busy Being Born
* MURDERDOLLS - Whatever you got, I'm Against It

Swedish metallers SABATON have set "Kings Of War" as the working title of their next album, tentatively due before the end of 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records.

SABATON will play the final show of its current tour on December 18 at Trix/Hof Ter Lo in Antwerp, Belgium. The band states, "This will be a one-off and we will not bring a setlist or respect any venue curfew."

The group adds, "Last tour we ended in Essen (Germany) and it was a totally magic night. This time the honor to end the tour has come to Belgium and we are sure that this will be the perfect place and country that we will remember when we enter the studio.

"The last five times SABATON played Trix/Hof Ter Lo it was sold out in advance, so if you do not want to miss the show of the year, make sure you get your tickets direct. Tickets will be released on August 26.

"This show will mark the end of the fantastic one-and-a-half-year-long 'World War Tour' and is likely the last chance to hear some of our songs for a very long time since next time we go on tour it will be with a completely new album in our backs."

SABATON's fifth album, "Coat Of Arms", sold around 450 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 124 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

German female-fronted symphonic metallers XANDRIA have inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band is currently in the studio recording its as-yet-untitled fifth album for an early 2012 release.

Commented XANDRIA mastermind Marco Heubaum: "We wanted to make sure that we'd have the best conditions to record the new album the way we want it, and Napalm and us shared the same ideas, objectives and visions from the very beginning on. We are very confident XANDRIA and Napalm Records with its roster and expertise will make a great team!"

XANDRIA will take part in the "Out Of The Dark" European tour with VAN CANTO, TRISTANIA, SERENITY and AMBERIAN DAWN in the fall.

XANDRIA in December announced the addition of singer Manuela Kraller to the group's ranks.

Kraller made her live debut with XANDRIA at the "Classic Meets Pop" event on January 7 at the Seidensticker Halle in Bielefeld, Germany.

Commented Manuela: "My musical life started very late, at the age of 23. In a choir in Finland I discovered singing for me and since then it became my passion. I began to take classical singing lessons, sang in church and gospel choirs and soon I was asked to be a solo singer in choirs, at churchly and also at private occasions. But as I have grown up with metal and rock music I soon wanted to combine it with my classical background. So I started singing rock and metal songs with a friend and also wrote own songs for the first time. Soon after that I joined a metal band called NAGOR MAR (Switzerland) and I also became a singer in the German band HAGGARD, where I had great experiences on stage and on tour. And now a 'new age' has begun for me and I am very pleased to be the new singer of XANDRIA!"

XANDRIA performed several concerts last year with the band's former frontwoman, Lisa Middelhauve, filling in.

XANDRIA in February 2011 parted ways with its singer of one year, Kerstin Bischof. The group stated at the time, "Due to occupational and private reasons, [Kerstin] wants to concentrate on her non-musical career in the future and cannot support XANDRIA the way it would be necessary."

Bischof joined XANDRIA in February 2009 as the replacement for Middelhauve, who left the band in May 2008 for "personal reasons." Lisa stated at the time, "My exit has nothing to do with dispute or controversy within the band. It was just time to split."

Italian dark metal outfit GRAVEWORM has set "Fragments Of Death" as the title of its new album, due on October 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Diabolical Figures" was recorded in July at the Dream Sound Studios in Munich, Germany and was mastered by Jan Vacik. According to a press release, "The songs are about the death in its thousand faces, which is also reflected in the album title and cover art. Musically, the album can be seen as a mixture of the best of the last four records, with some old-school roots and definitive darker than its predecessors."

Commented vocalist Stefano Fiori: "We are very excited about our new album. It was a really hard work we have done but now we are happy with the result, and we cannot wait to play the songs live for our fans."