Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY are planning to enter the studio in early 2019 to begin writing material for the follow-up to 2016's "Atoma" album.

Speaking to Kaaos TV before the band's July 20 concert at the John Smith Rock Festival in Peurunka, Finland, DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne stated about the group's plans for the coming months: "We're still gonna tour a little bit more. We do this summer, and then we go to America together with AMORPHIS, OMNIUM GATHERUM and MOONSPELL. So that's gonna be a lot of fun. It's gonna be fantastic. I'm really looking forward to that tour. Then we do something in December, I think, and maybe in January. But then, after that, we should get back in the studio and start writing again. We haven't started that kind of process just yet, but we will."

"Atoma" was recorded at Rogue Music in Gothenburg, the studio owned by DARK TRANQUILLITY keyboardist Martin Brändström. Mixing duties were handled by David Castillo, known for his work with bands such as KATATONIA, OPETH and CANDLEMASS. The cover artwork was once again created by the band's guitarist Niklas Sundin.

In early 2017, DARK TRANQUILLITY released a seven-inch single featuring the two songs — "The Absolute" and "Time Out Of Place" — which had previously only been released as bonus tracks of the limited-edition CD version of "Atoma". These cuts are the most experimental and daring numbers ever from the DARK TRANQUILLITY camp, featuring a very different approach to their usual brand of melodic death metal.

Swiss metal masters Samael have announced their new lineup, introducing new bassist Pierre "Zorrac" Carroz.

Earlier this year, Samael announced the departure of longtime guitarist Marco "Makro" Rivao. Bassist Thomas "Drop" Betrisey takes over guitar duties in the new lineup.

Pictured above from left to right: Xy (keyboards, programming), Drop (guitar), Vorph (guitar, vocals), Zorrac (bass).

Samael perform next on August 4th at Wacken Open Air 2018 in Wacken, Germany. Find the band's live itinerary here.

On July 14th, 2017, Adrenaline Mob bassist David "Z" Zablidowsky and tour manager Janet "Jane Train" Rains were fatally injured when the band's RV was involved in a collision with a tractor trailer on Interstate 75 near Micanopy, FL. Zablidowsky was killed at the scene, Rains was taken off life support a month later. Guitarist Mike Orlando and vocalist Russell Allen - both of whom were seriously injured in the crash - posted tributes to the pair this past weekend.

Allen, who is also a member of Symphony X and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, spoke with LiveJournal.com in January 2018 about TSO, Paul O'Neill, the Adrenaline Mob ordeal, and returning to the stage. An excerpt from the interview is available below.

Q: Were you looking forward to this tour more than in the past or was there more trepidation for you?

Russell Allen: "Way more trepidation. I almost didn't come. I was very apprehensive. It was just a lot, it was very hard for me. Losing Dave was really hard on all of us, especially...I was there, you know. And having to go through all that this summer was really rough. Rough on me and my family and having to come here and see...and go through all that again, you know, but even more so. Seeing people who he was with for 17 years, you know. I had known Dave for a long time 'cause he actually, him and his brother Paulie, opened up for Symphony X years and years and years ago. I had known David...there's a picture of me and him, my God, he was just a kid, like right when he got into TSO so he had the short hair. I was young too, God, I was so young back then...but anyway, I was really nervous about coming here and you know, I didn't think, I didn't know if I was gonna come back. But my therapist and my doctors were saying, 'This is a good thing for you. You need to go and do this and confront this and go out on this tour and stuff.' 'Cause you know, just getting on the bus was a bit of a deal, an ordeal for me, man. I was just scared man, I was just....the first night, couple of nights on this thing, I just couldn't sleep. And the pyro was a big trigger for me and having to go through a lot of that stuff, you know, it was all baby steps and I got through it. Everybody here is just so awesome and so lovely and nice and I realized that I was surrounded by a lot of love and stuff, but it was hard. I'm so glad that I did it. I'm glad that I'm here. I'm happy that I'm here to, to be here for everyone else too. To carry on Paul's legacy and Dave's as well, so I did the right thing. I'm happy that I came here, but it was tough leaving my kids and my wife and stuff after almost losing everything, you know, just my life, so it's been, it's been a journey the past 6 months to say the least."

Q: Yeah, I can't imagine. So many people who knew Dave and were concerned after the accident, were so encouraged seeing and hearing you at the Rubix Kube show in tribute to Dave, doing "Don't Stop Believin'." How important was that night for you?

Russell Allen: "It was monumental, you know, to be there for Paulie and the family was important and I was so, we were all so heartbroken and I just wanted to be there to show my love and support for Dave and for all the Rubix Kube guys. Getting up there and singing that song, I just poured it all out, you know. And it was the beginning of the healing process for me that night, so that show meant a lot to me to get out there and be a part of that."

Q: The year's show is obviously a tribute to both Dave and Paul. How does that manifest itself for you? Are there some special moments that are particularly poignant?

Russell Allen: "Well, when Kayla sings the tribute to Paul, that's the, THE moment in the show, you know. In "This Christmas Day," Dave's bass, his Spector bass is leaning against the Christmas tree in one of the screens and in Omaha that really got me and stuff. Everybody came out while I was singing and I didn't know it was up there. And I was like, 'What are you guys all looking at?' I'm like, 'I know you're not all out here to watch me.' (laughs). They told me what was going on and that was very emotional. So I have moments, you know what I mean; they come and go and I just, I realize the gravity of the situation and I'm aware of it, but I don't let it overcome me because I gotta get through the performance so I lean heavily on my entertaining skills to get me through all that stuff and everything. But God, I mean we all miss him so much and it's just a reminder of just how short life is and I just take that energy and instead of being sad about it I just rejoice in the fact that I'm still here, we're still here, and we were given this great gift from Paul and Dave's energy that he put into the show every night. And I just wanna make sure I'm honoring those two as best as I can every night by giving everything I have. And that's what I think about. So if I'm out there scatting a little more or singing a little more, that's just because it's coming from a deep place and I just want to make those guys look down on me and the rest of us and be proud and say, you know what, they wouldn't want us sad, they would want us out there kicking ass and killing it every night so, so that's what, that's what my mission is out here. My mission is to honor those, our fallen brothers, and give as much as I can every single night to you guys, to the fans. And so, that's really what it's all about, you know. Life is too short and it should be celebrated. And I think celebrating their lives on this tour has been a great experience for all of us and a reminder of just how fragile it is. And I'm in a different place, I mean I think we all are. So I don't take anything for granted. I really, I really am grateful for the opportunity to even be here at all so you know, that's how I approach it."

Read the complete interview here.

Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Simon Wright (ex-AC/DC), Steve Balbi (Noiseworks, Mi-Sex), Joel Mcdonald (Gilby Clarke, Bruce Kulick), James Morley (The Angels), Paul Christie (Mondo Rock), and Cynthia Gallie are confirmed for the Let There Be Rock - Orchestrated tour in tribute to AC/DC.

Without question, AC/DC are one of the greatest rock bands in history. Their mammoth power chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s and is synonymous to rock culture to this day. It continues to be one of the defining sounds of rock and metal, and combined with the larynx-shredding vocals of Bon Scott (1974 - 1980) and Brian Johnson (1980+), the band enjoyed commercial success well into the 2000s, even up until 2016 selling out stadium shows across the globe.

Let There Be Rock - Orchestrated is a world first and brings to light a unique production scale that brings the thunderstruck sounds of AC/DC in to a world all of its own, featuring a lineup of some of the world's best rockers coming together to form a super group and backed by a 30-piece Symphony Orchestra to power out the biggest sound ever created.

You want rock? You want grit? You'll hear the full orchestrated rock arrangements of many AC/DC classics in this two-hour concert production. Imagine "Back In Black", the seminal anthem of generations, with the power of the 30-piece Symphony Orchestra conducted by Australia's most celebrated conductor - George Ellis, behind one of the most rocking super bands that can be assembled.

Titled in recognition of AC/DC's fourth Australian album released in 1977, Let There Be Rock - Orchestrated will feature ALL the hits from AC/DC's career from both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras. With a second to none lineup featuring AC/DCs own Simon Wright, Noiseworks founding bassist Steve Balbi, Guitar legend Joel McDonald, former bassist for ARIA Hall of Famers The Angels James Morley, Mondo Rock bassist Paul Christie, and featuring the vocal stylings of Tim "Ripper" Owens and introducing the most powerhouse female rock vocalist in the country Cynthia Gallie on lead vocals, this show will prove to be one of the most exciting rock n' roll events to hit Australia this year.

Tour dates:

November
30 - Palais Theatre - Melbourne, Australia

December
1 - Crown Perth - Perth, Australia
6 - Enmore Theatre - Sydney, Australia
7 - Anita's Theatre - Thirroul, Australia

January
19 - Belasco - Los Angeles, CA

Rock & Brews restaurants have teamed up with DEF LEPPARD and Seattle-based Elysian Brewing company to introduce Def Leppard Pale to their customers and are offering fans a chance to win tickets to see DEF LEPPARD on tour this year.

Known for handcrafted American food, a mix of more than 100 craft and classic styles of beer on tap and in bottles, and their authentic rock-inspired, family-friendly atmosphere, Rock & Brews restaurants throughout the United States will be the first restaurant brand to offer Def Leppard Pale. In celebration, Rock & Brews restaurants have a variety of promotions planned, including an opportunity for fans to win tickets to see DEF LEPPARD on tour in many Rock & Brews' markets, as well as a chance to win a trip for two to see the band in Los Angeles on October 7, 2018.

"Rock & Brews celebrates everything that is rock and roll and is the perfect place for fans to indulge themselves with a cold Def Leppard Pale," said Joe Elliott, lead singer of DEF LEPPARD.

Def Leppard Pale was brewed by Elysian Brewing in partnership with DEF LEPPARD to fuse the infamous malt bodies of British ales with the mysteria of Pacific Northwest hops. The launch of the beer was timed to coincide with the DEF LEPPARD 2018 tour.

For details about beer and concert ticket promotions, visit rockandbrews.com or contact your local Rock & Brews restaurant.

Dynamite Entertainment is bringing a Deluxe-Premiere trading card set to specialty retailers this fall, featuring a select group of KISS’s fan-favorite photos and artists portraying the world-renown rock band in all their glory, plus Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley signed cards.

“KISS trading cards are some of the most collectible memorabilia out there, they’ve been around since the early days of the band,” said KISS co-founder Gene Simmons. “These new cards add to the tradition and the lore of KISS and I can’t wait for fans to get their hands on them.” 

In 1978, Donruss released the first set of KISS trading cards and Dynamite Entertainment continues the tradition 40 years later with the KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set from America’s #1 Gold Record Award-winning group of all time.

“KISS continues to be one of the greatest bands of the century, their logo, makeup and songs are instantly recognizable and after 40 years, fans are collecting their memorabilia more than ever,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “We’ve been publishing KISS comics, but the fans wanted more so now we give you the hottest trading card set on shelves this fall!”

Dynamite’s KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set includes an 18-card base set, plus Dynamite chase cards that include: 6 autographed cards, 3 B&W art cards, 9-card puzzle cards, 2-box-topper special cards, and hand-drawn original art signed sketch cards.  Every autographed card featuring a color ink or ultra-rare, gold ink signature!

Every individual foil pack includes 2 Base Cards, 2 Sketch Cards, 1 B&W Art Card, 1 Puzzle Card, and 1 Autographed Card.  Additionally, every specially designed, 4-color box includes 12 foil packs.

The KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ August 2018 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in October.

Dynamite is thrilled to announce a new comic book series featuring KISS. Writer Bryan Edward Hill (Detective Comics, Postal) and artist Rodney Buchemi (Death of Hawkman) crank the volume high as they bring you the KISS series we have all been waiting for this October.

In KISS: Blood And Stardust, an immortal cabal is taking the lives of innocents and the only ones who can stop them are KISS! The only problem…they are dead. And now they have to make a deal with a demon to save their souls and return to Earth to fight evil!

"KISS was the soundtrack of a time in my life where I had tons of ambition and few rules. Endless nights in dive bars in New York City, watching sunrises on the rooftops of Brooklyn. I might have discovered them in the aughts, but I was filled with the spirit of the 70's,” remarked author Bryan Hill. "The 1970's was a special decade, a decade of fame and magic where guitar riffs and drum solos were your co-pilots and the devil MAY have cared, but he couldn't stop your shine. "

"As one of rock's most celebrated bands, KISS continues to be a staple in the comic book industry," said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. "Bryan Hill has really built a name for himself, so we’re thrilled to have him penning KISS: Blood & Stardust as part of our fall lineup."

The origins of KISS comic books date almost as far back as the inception as the band itself, having been an integral part of comics culture since their 1977 appearance in Howard the Duck #12 and 1978's Marvel Comics Super Special: KISS. Today, nearly 40 years later, Dynamite Entertainment is the proud home to the comic book series KISS, KISS: The Demon, KISS/Vampirella, KISS/Army of Darkness and now KISS: Blood & Stardust.

Read more here

Dynamite Entertainment is bringing a Deluxe-Premiere trading card set to specialty retailers this fall, featuring a select group of KISS’s fan-favorite photos and artists portraying the world-renown rock band in all their glory, plus Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley signed cards.

“KISS trading cards are some of the most collectible memorabilia out there, they’ve been around since the early days of the band,” said KISS co-founder Gene Simmons. “These new cards add to the tradition and the lore of KISS and I can’t wait for fans to get their hands on them.”

In 1978, Donruss released the first set of KISS trading cards and Dynamite Entertainment continues the tradition 40 years later with the KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set from America’s #1 Gold Record Award-winning group of all time.

“KISS continues to be one of the greatest bands of the century, their logo, makeup and songs are instantly recognizable and after 40 years, fans are collecting their memorabilia more than ever,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “We’ve been publishing KISS comics, but the fans wanted more so now we give you the hottest trading card set on shelves this fall!”

Dynamite’s KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set includes an 18-card base set, plus Dynamite chase cards that include: 6 autographed cards, 3 B&W art cards, 9-card puzzle cards, 2-box-topper special cards, and hand-drawn original art signed sketch cards.  Every autographed card featuring a color ink or ultra-rare, gold ink signature!

Every individual foil pack includes 2 Base Cards, 2 Sketch Cards, 1 B&W Art Card, 1 Puzzle Card, and 1 Autographed Card.  Additionally, every specially designed, 4-color box includes 12 foil packs.

The KISS Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Card Set will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ August 2018 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in October.

Back in March, Corrosion Of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin issued the following update:

"After two long years, I am finally getting my left knee replacement. It's been bone on bone for sometime now and has been hurting like hell, but I have the baddest orthopaedic surgeon in town, Dr. James Crowther. Dr. Crowther reattached my rotator cuff a couple three years ago and did an incredible job. He doth rules. Not to mention, he's a big CoC fan!

That being said, I am happy and proud to announce, that I will be back with CoC full time, fully straight-edge and pain free... ready for sum Corrosive global domination! And pumping our new album, No Cross No Crown. Lookin' forward to seeing all y'all out on the road again very soon, and especially jamming with my Corrosion brothers."

A GoFundMe campaign has since been launched to help pay for his knee surgery. Go to this location for details and to make a donation.

There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles - and on August 31st, he once again raises the stakes with two new solo albums: Better Or Worse and Between The Space.

Monte comments: "The album Between The Space is a heavy album that gets straight to the point as soon as it starts. The theme is about connection, alignment, and what divides those things. As always when I write, my goal is coming up with the material that fits in my live show. I did everything on these albums. I wrote it all, I played every instrument, I recorded it, and I mixed it. The only thing I didn’t do was the artwork (by Aaron Lea) and mastering (by Alan Douches). It was a challenge having so many tasks. It was a luxury being able to take the time and get everything just how I wanted it. It was a learning experience, and it was a lot of fun making it.

"The album Better Or Worse is an acoustic album but it feels like a heavy album. The theme is about being attached to something or being unattached. It could be an idea or a thought process. The softest part of the album has the heaviest lyrics. It builds instrumentally as the album progresses. I wanted the tone of each track to be a little different from each other. Better Or Worse and Between The Space both mirror each other and they are polar opposites. The idea is to have something there for the people who like my heavy music, something for the people who like my acoustic music, and something for the people who like the variety of both."

The new singles "Depth Perception" (from Better Or Worse) and "Evidence" (from Between The Space) can be streamed below. Pre-order the albums here.

"'Evidence' is the opening track off Between The Space," Monte adds. "This is a great introduction to the album. It has a little bit of everything I've done up until now and taken it a few steps further. 'Depth Perception' is also the opening track off Better Or Worse. I wanted this album, and especially this song in particular, to be acoustic but feel like a heavy album."

Between The Space tracklisting:

"Evidence"
"Ominous / Hope"
"Changing Of The Guard"
"Between The Space"
"Once Upon A Time"
"Equal Temperament"
"Reverse Magnetism"
"Beguiling"

"Evidence":

Better Or Worse tracklisting:

"Depth Perception"
"Have Faith"
"Turning Retrograde"
"Better Or Worse"
"The Right Words"
"Whose Side Are You On?"
"Torchbearer"
"Witch Trials"

"Depth Perception":

In support of Between The Space and Better Or Worse, Monte will join Sebastian Bach on the road this fall across the US. See below for all dates!

Tour dates (with Sebastian Bach, One Bad Son)

September
26 - The Oriental Theater - Denver, CO
27 - The Mesa Theater - Grand Junction, CO
28 - The Commonwealth Room - South Salt Lake, UT
30 - BLK Live - Scottsdale, AZ

October
2 - Jake's Backroom - Lubbock, TX
3 - The Rock Box - San Antonio, TX
5 - IDL Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
6 - Canton Hall - Dallas, TX
7 - White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
9 - Riot Room - Kansas City, MO
10 - The Royal Grove - Lincoln, NE
12 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN
13 - Trixie's Entertainment Complex - Louisville, KY
14 - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
16 - Jergel's Rhythm Grille - Warrendale, PA
18 - The Stone Pony - Ashbury Park, NJ
19 - Aura - Portland, ME
20 - Wally's - Hampton Beach, NH
21 - Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
24 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA
25 - The State Theatre - Falls Church - Falls Church, VA
26 - Boathouse Live - Newport News, VA
27 - Tarheel - Jacksonville, NC
28 - The Senate at Tin Roof - Columbia, SC
30 - 37 Main - Buford, GA
31 - The Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center - Spindale, NC

November
2 - The Plaza Live - Orlando, FL
3 - State Theatre - St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg, FL

Swedish hard rock outfit Crazy Lixx will reissue their long out-of-print 2007 debut album Loud Minority on October 12th. In addition to the original 11 tracks found on the album, the reissue will also feature seven bonus tracks, including Japanese bonus tracks and early demo versions of track.

Along with the reissue of Loud Minority, reissues of the follow-up albums New Religion (2010) and Riot Avenue (2012) will also be available on October 12th, each with added bonus material.

All three albums will be available on CD, Digital, and, for the first time, LP. The vinyl versions will all be special, limited edition color versions. Pre-order via the following links:

- Loud Minority
- New Religion
- Riot Avenue

The bonus track "Lights Out" from New Religion can be heard below. Also available on all streaming services, as well as being available as an instant download with digital pre-orders of New Religion.

Crazy Lixx vocalist and original member, Danny Rexon on the reissue of Loud Minority: "The original pressing of 5000 albums was the only one ever made. We were on a small independent label at the time and even though the album was quite successful, peaking at #2 on the Swedish Rock charts, there was never any second pressing. The label ceased to be and we managed to buy out the rights for the album which we've now handed over to Frontiers. We're very pleased to be able to re-release this album a decade after it was originally out and after being unavailable for so long. Of all the requests we get from fans, this album has to be one of the most asked for."

"When we started out in the early 2000's I never thought vinyl would ever be a thing again, but since it has risen in popularity it's become something of a bucket-list thing to get our debut album (and the other ones of course) out on vinyl, so naturally we're very happy to be able to reissue these on vinyl," Rexon concludes.

Loud Minority

Tracklisting:

"Hell Or High Water"
"Dr. Hollywood"
"Want It"
"Love On The Run"
"Make Ends Meet"
"Death Row"
"Heroes Are Forever"
"Do Or Die"
"Pure Desire"
"Boneyard"
"The Gamble"
"Bad In A Good Way" (Bonus Track)
"No Guts, No Glory" (Bonus Track)
"Do Or Die" (Bonus Track - 2005 Single Version)
"Dr. Hollywood" (Bonus Track - 2013 'Country' Version)
"Death Row" (Bonus Track - Demo Version)
"Bad In A Good Way" (Bonus Track - Demo Version)
"Love On The Run" (Bonus Track - Demo Version)

New Religion

Tracklisting:

"Rock And A Hard Place"
"My Medicine (R.O.C.K)"
"21 'Til I Die"
"Blame It On Love"
"Road To Babylon"
"Children Of The Cross"
"The Witching Hour"
"Lock Up Your Daughter"
"She's Mine"
"What Of Our Love"
"Desert Bloom"
"Voodoo Woman"
"Lights Out!" (Bonus Track)

"Lights Out":

Riot Avenue

Tracklisting:

"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"
"Young Blood"
"Riot Avenue"
"Fire It Up"
"Downtown"
"In The Night"
"Church Of Rock"
"Heatseeker"
"Sweet, Bad & Beautiful"
"Be Gone"
"Only The Dead Know"
"Red Hot, Red Blooded" (Bonus Track)
"Riot Avenue" (Bonus Track - Acoustic Version)
"Fire It Up" (Bonus Track - Acoustic Version)
"Sympathy" (Bonus Track)

Lineups:

Loud Minority:

Danny Rexon - Vocals
Vic Zino - Guitars
Joél Cirera - Drums
Loke Rivano - Bass

New Religion:

Danny Rexon - Vocals
Andy Zata - Guitars
Joél Cirera - Drums
Loke Rivano - Bass

Riot Avenue:

Danny Rexon - Vocals
Andy Zata - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Edd Liam - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Joél Cirera - Drums
Loke Rivano - Bass

Members of Revel In Flesh, Wombbath and Ursinne have come together to create a new masterpiece in the style. In collaboration with Suspiric Noir (Mindkult, Beastmaker), they have created a video that best represents their vision in true old school horror style.

Members of well-known death metal groups such as Ursinne, Wombbath and Revel In Flesh have created the finest kind of death metal that draws heavily from the old school horror movies. Jonny Pettersson (also in Henry Kane, Pale King) has used all his experience to create truly menacing music that is epic in scope and also fairly original. There are few albums that you'll hear such as this one that has perfectly encapsulated various facets of death metal without compromising on the overall sound. Revel In Flesh's Ralf Hauber is terrifying on vocals and brings this whole event to life. Members of Sentient Horror (Matt Moliti) and Wombbath (Håkan Stuvemark) furthermore liven up the proceedings with their guest solos, with the session drummer of Down Among The Dead Men (Erik Bevenrud) pounding away triumphantly. Right from the hair-raising warning that goes off to the fitting finish with a Wolfbrigade cover, the debut album of Heads For The Dead will keep you riveted, thoroughly enthralled, and will invariably have you scrambling to hit the repeat play button of what is arguably this year's most awaited release from Transcending Obscurity Records.

Tracklisting:

“Serpent’s Curse”
“Heads For The Dead”
“Deep Below”
“Post Mortem Suffering”
“The Awakening”
“Deaths Calls”
“Of Wrath And Vengeance”
“Gate Creeper”
“Return To Fathomless Darkness”
“In Darkness I Feel No Regrets” (Wolfbrigade cover)

Milwaukee black metal group Prezir are releasing their first full length album, As Rats Devour Lions, on September 17th on Godz ov War Productions. The follow up to 2017 debut EP Contempt, As Rats Devour Lions delivers a scornful blow to the wasteland of safe metal modernity. A contemptuous rebuke of all extremist ideologies, both present and historical, Prezir epitomizes black metal ferocity (Destroyer 666, Dawn, Emperor) laden with thrash (Megadeth, Slayer) and death metal (Morbid Angel, Immolation, Deicide) influences. This record is a faster, more melodic, and heavier auditory assault than their previous effort. The title track is streaming below.

A black metal cyclone, Prezir features guitarists Rory Heikkila (Shroud Of Despondency) and Tyler Okrzesik (Shroud Of Despondency), vocalist and lyricist Luka Djordjevic (Khazaddum), drummer Brian Serzynski (Pigs Blood), and bassist Jerry Hauppa (Ara/Northless)

As Rats Devour Lions was skillfully recorded and mixed by Shane Hochstetler at Howl Street Recordings. Bass recorded by J.Hauppa; artwork and layout by L.Djordjevic; and photography by David Warner.

Tracklisting:

“As Rats Devour Lions”
“Ideologue Alchemy”
“Janičari”
“Dar al-Harb”
“Serpents In The House Of Ra”
“Hamatsa Death Ritual”
“Plagiarized Infamy”
“Oedipus Context”

“As Rats Devour Lions”:

As Rats Devour Lions by Prezir

Ozzy Osbourne had a truck full of ice dropped into his swimming pool during last week's heatwave in Southern California.

According to his wife Sharon, the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer had a "brilliant idea" to order blocks of ice to throw in the family's backyard pool so he could enjoy a refreshing dip after Los Angeles was hit by scorching temperatures a few days ago.

However, the plan apparently backfired, with Sharon posting an Instagram photo of the ice melting in the pool and captioning it: "Ozzy's brilliant idea to cool the pool during last week's heatwave. 3000 lbs of ice = 3 degrees cooler."

Sharon talked about Ozzy's failed attempt during Wednesday's (July 18) episode of her daytime show "The Talk" (see video below).

"When Ozzy went into the pool, there was no heater on, [but] it was boiling hot, and it was boiling hot outside," she recalled. "He goes, 'I can't take this, I need it to be cold.' So he came up with this idea of putting the ice in..."

"It did nothing...!" she exclaimed. "Three degrees lower and Ozzy goes, 'All right, we just gotta get more,' and I'm like, 'No, it doesn't work!'"

Sharon ended up having to put her foot down in order to prevent her husband from trying to have more ice delivered to their home: "I wouldn't let him! These poor guys bringing this ice!" she laughed.

She added that Ozzy's urgency in wanting the water to be cooler was caused by the fact that "he likes to work out, then jump into a cold pool. That's what he likes. And it was, like, you can't do it. So now, we're having a cool thing put on the pool to make the water icy cold."

Ozzy’s brilliant idea to cool the pool during last week’s heatwave.

3000 lbs of ice = 3 degrees coolerPosted by Sharon Osbourne on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling music gear, has partnered with FOO FIGHTERS lead guitarist Chris Shiflett to launch the official Chris Shiflett Reverb shop. The shop will launch on Thursday, July 19, and will feature 20 guitars from Shiflett's personal collection.

"I have an excess of guitars that I've gotten over the years — I have more than I could even really play and more than I do play. It would be fun to see these things find a home elsewhere, where somebody's going to actually play them and put scratches on them," said Shiflett. "I'm going to take these twenty guitars and turn them into two guitars. That's kind of my plan."

Among the items that will be for sale in the official Chris Shiflett Reverb shop are:

* A 2002 Gibson Firebird V Reissue in pelham blue that Shiflett purchased around the time the FOO FIGHTERS recorded "One By One", the first album on which Shiflett played. "I grew up just fantasizing about having a Firebird, so I bought this one," Shiflett said of the guitar, which was a go-to for tours during that time. The guitar, which Shiflett modified significantly over the years, can be seen in its original white color in the official video for "All My Life".

* The very first Fender Chris Shiflett signature Telecaster Deluxe prototype sent to Shiflett in the very early stages of the design process. While slightly different from the eventual guitar that came to market, this guitar was similarly modeled after Shiflett's favorite '72 Telecaster Deluxe.

* A 1990s Gibson 61 SG Les Paul Custom Reissue that Shiflett notes is a beautiful guitar that he just doesn't find himself playing much. "I always wanted an Alice Cooper Band SG Custom," he said while discussing the guitar.

* A Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Black Phoenix that Shiflett purchased in the early 2000s because of his admiration for Brian Setzer and THE STRAY CATS. He "wanted a Gretsch that would be rocking enough for FOO FIGHTERS stuff" and this Brian Setzer-style Gretsch did the trick on tour.

To preview the guitars that will be available in the official Chris Shiflett Reverb shop, go to this location.

To know Steve Lukather, aka “Luke”, is to love him, and readers of his upcoming memoir are about to get a no-holds barred uncensored look at Luke’s 40+ years of making records with his band TOTO along with the countless legendary sessions he’s been a part of.

Written by Luke along with acclaimed author Paul Rees, The Gospel According To Luke will be released worldwide on September 18th via Post Hill Press (North America) and Little Brown (UK). Luke will also be narrating the audiobook, which will be available via Audible. The book takes the reader behind the VIP curtain of rock and pop stardom recounting the vibrant and frequently lurid history of a vanquished golden age of the music business.

Pre-order the book here.

Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively left a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. The band has sold over 40 million albums and have over half a billion streams worldwide as of 2018. They continue to be a worldwide arena draw staging standing-room-only events across the globe. They are pop culture, and are one of the few ’70s bands to have endured the changing trends and styles.
 
Running parallel to this, and as stellar session players, Lukather and band-mates David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, David Hungate and Mike Porcaro were also the creative linchpins on some of the most successful, influential and enduring records of all time, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
 
“How many bands collectively (all members past to present) can say that they have played on 5,000 albums, had around 225 Grammy nominations, and were pretty much the house band on the biggest album in history?” writes Lukather.
 
Toto's 40 Trips Around The Sun Tour will begin on July 30th in Vancouver at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. Tickets here.

Toto also recently announced the release of their definitive box set: All In via Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music). This limited edition release is still available for pre-order here.

Tour dates:

July
30 - Vancouver, BC - The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
31 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre

August
1 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
3 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
4 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort & Casino - Grand Theatre
5 - Modesto, CA - Gallo Center for the Arts
7 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
8 - Costa Mesa, CA - Pacific Amphitheatre (Orange County Fair)
10 - Henderson, NV - Sunset Station Hotel & Casino - Sunset Amphitheater
11 - Grand Junction, CO - Las Colonias Amphitheater
12 - Littleton, CO - The Hudson Gardens and Event Center – Outdoor Amphitheatre
14 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
15 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
17 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
18 - Atlanta , GA - Atlanta Symphony Hall
19 - Springfield, MO - Gillioz Theatre
21 - Kansas City, MO - Crossroads KC
23 - Windsor, ON - The Colosseum At Caesars
24 - Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
25 - Northfield, OH - Hard Rock Live

October
20 - Greeneville, TN - Niswonger Performing Arts
21 - Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Performing Arts Center
23 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theater
24 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
26 - Fort Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
27 - Melbourne, FL - King Center For The Arts
28 - Pompano Beach, FL - Pompano Beach Amphitheater
30 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live

November
1 - Charleston SC - Charleston Music Hall
2 - Augusta, GA - Miller Theater
3 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
5 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre of Durham
6 - Virginia Beach, VA - Sandler Center For The Performing Arts
8 - Washington DC - Warner Theater
9 - Atlantic City, NJ - Tropicana Casino & Resort – Tropicana Showroom
12 - Ridgefield, CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse
13 - New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre
15 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
16 - Brookville, NY - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
17 - Lynn, MA - Lynn Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium

UK thrash metal veterans Onslaught will unveil their new lineup on the main stage at Bloodstock Open Air at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England on Friday, August 10th.

Longstanding members Nige Rockett (guitar), Sy Keeler (vocals) and Jeff Williams (bass) will be joined by James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar).

Nige Rockett comments: “The band is genuinely sounding more powerful and aggressively focused than ever before!  James has been a great friend of the band for many years and is one hell of a drummer, a complete thrashing machine, so solid and lighting fast. Exactly the same applies to Wayne, he's the perfect fit for the Onslaught, an awesome all round guitarist, his lead playing is full on 'metal', no bullshit, exactly what you would expect to hear in our music! The Bloodstock show is gonna be explosive in the extreme.! We'll see you in the pit!"

Onslaught announced back in March that drummer Mic Hourihan and guitarist Iain "GT" Davies made the decision to leave the band soon after the last tour finished in order to concentrate on their other bands and projects.

The epic death/black metal formation Bleeding Gods, who recently finished their tour with label mates Belphegor and Melechesh, are sad to announce that they will part ways with their current bass player, Gea Mulder, after their next show at MetalDays 2018 in Slovenia. The split occurs by mutual consent and a new band member will be announced shortly.

Gea states: "With a mix of emotions, I inform you that I will part ways with Bleeding Gods after our upcoming Metaldays show, 22nd of July.

"As not many people know I have been coping with signs of burnout. The decision to quit Bleeding Gods has been one hell of a difficult decision, but I know this is the best thing to do. I have to move forward and so does Bleeding Gods. My years with Bleeding Gods have been a ride with a lot of great memories. I appreciate the chances we have been given; the opportunity to sign with Nuclear Blast and play in Russia, Japan and Europe and our recent shows with Belphegor and Melechesh. It has been a real blast.

"I wish my 'brothers' all the luck and success in the world and hope to see them on the road again. I'm planning to write music again and work for other musicians with my company Guitart. I'd like to say a special thank you to our fans, my friends and family, our crew, Nuclear Blast, the bands we've played with and everyone who supports us around the globe. Hope to see you soon."

"Much love, Gea"

The band wishes Gea all the best for the future and released the following statement: “Thanks to all for your support towards Gea and us. We have been receiving many questions in regards to possible auditions etc. Since everything was discussed openly and in good harmony we could already prepare and we have already found our new Metal Queen. We will share more news with you in a few weeks.”

Kill Everything have unveiled the second video in support of their forthcoming debut album, Scorched Earth. "Laid To Waste" is a brutal assault on the senses and a perfect example of the inhuman bludgeoning to be found throughout the Scorched Earth album - scheduled for release on August 17th through Comatose Music.

Tracklisting:

"Kill Everything"
"Scorched Earth"
"Intrinsic Vexation"
"Bereft Of Humanity"
"Thermal Liquidation"
"It’s A Wonderful Knife"
"Laid To Waste"
"Carnivorous Lunar Activities"

"Kill Everything" lyric video:

 

Sodom legend Tom Angelripper's Onkel Tom performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival in the summer 2014. You can now watch professionally-filmed video of the band's full set below.

Setlist:

Intro / "Prolligkeit ist keine Schande"
"Auf nach Wacken"
"Schnaps, das war sein letztes Wort"
"Bon Scott hab ich noch live gesehen"
"Ruhrpott"
"Auf immer und ewig"
"Medley"
"Caramba Caracho ein Whiskey"
"Ein bisschen Alkohol"
"In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus"
"Trink, trink Brüderlein, trink"
"Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawaii"

His fans have been celebrating his current Zwischen Emscher & Lippe EP since mid-June. Now Ruhr rock icon Onkel Tom has announced the benchmark data of his latest album: Bier Ernst will be out on September 28th and consists of 21tracks on two CDs, titled - in accordance with their lyrical content - respectively Bier and Ernst.

The recording will be available on SPV/Steamhammer on DigiPak double CD, double vinyl LP (Gatefold) and for digital download. As hinted on Zwischen Emscher & Lippe, Onkel Tom aka Tom Angelripper presents himself on Bier Ernst more diverse and autonomous than ever before: Along with rock versions of the popular drinking and party ditties that Onkel Tom and his band are renowned for, Tom and his four comrades-in-arms - drummer Cornelius Rambadt, guitarists Marcel Mönnig and Klaus Nicodem, and bassist Marc Beste - have recorded a dozen original numbers.

Tom reveals what his fans can look forward to: “The title track of our recent EP and eight additional numbers on the Ernst CD present the band from a slightly different perspective.  They’re songs full of passion for music, but of course also full of anger about people’s indifference that’s bound to destroy the world. Naturally it will also feature the new hit single, which will be supported by a very elaborate video clip. Get ready to be surprised! But don’t worry: the twelve songs on the Bier CD celebrate life, having a good time and sophisticated drinking. Our fans can rest assured that we’re as thirsty as ever and that we will quench that thirst with them at our shows.” Get ready for the Onkel Tom performance at Wacken 2018.

Tracklisting:

CD1 Bier

"Ich steh' an der Bar und ich habe kein Geld"
"Flasche zu Flasche"
"Wir trinken wenig"
"Bier, Bier, Bier ist die Seele vom Klavier"
"Durst ist schlimmer als Heimweh"
"Hätten wir lieber das Geld vergraben..."
"Was sind wir Männer doch für'n lustiger Verein"
"Jacky Cola"
"Durst wird duch Bier erst schön"
"Trunkenbold"
"Bier, Bier, Bier"
"Prost"

CD2 Ernst

"Ich finde nur Metal geil"
"Todgeweiht"
"Ich muss hier raus"
"Egal"
"Von Arschlöchern für Arschlöcher"
"Zwischen Emscher & Lippe"
"Auf dünnem Eis"
"Das blaue Buch des Lebens"
"Polizisten"

Tour dates:

August
4 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air
11 - Mannried, Switzerland - Mannried Open Air

September
14 - Grada Tenuta Primero, Italy - Beach Flair

December
26 - Munich, Germany - Backstage

Florida-based melodic power metal band Artizan is slated to release their new album Demon Rider on August 17th via Pure Steel Records. An official lyric video for "The Hangman" can be found below.

The sensational Demon Rider artwork was illustrated by Berlin based artist Eliran Kantor, who has created numerous masterpieces for the likes of Testament, Iced Earth and Hatebreed.

The album will be available as standard and limited edition CD, as well as standard vinyl with bonus poster. The limited edition CD will include a bonus track featuring vocalist Harry Conklin (Jag Panzer), live tracks, and isolated drum and bass tracks, showcasing the extraordinary performance of guest bassist Joey Vera.

Pre-orders are now available here.

Tracklisting:

Standard Edition

“Demon Rider”
“The Hangman”
“Soldiers Of Light”
“The Endless Odyssey”
“When Darkness Falls”

Limited Edition

CD1
“Demon Rider”
“The Hangman”
“Soldiers Of Light”
“The Endless Odyssey”
“When Darkness Falls”
“Demon Rider” (feat. Harry Conklin)
“Hopeful Eyes” (live)
“I Am The Storm” (live)

CD2
“Demon Rider” (instrumental, drums-bass)
“The Hangman” (instrumental, drums-bass)
“Soldiers Of Light” (instrumental, drums-bass)
“The Endless Odyssey” (instrumental, drums-bass)
“When Darkness Falls” (instrumental, drums-bass)

“The Hangman” lyric video:

"Demon Rider":

Metallic horror trailblazers Integrity join forces with cult US black metal horde Krieg for an unearthly split recording. Listen to Krieg's "This Time I'll Leave You To Drown" below.

Festering beneath forests of debauched illusion, Integrity infects its prey through unconventional auditory means. Inflicting and dispensing their nightmares through cavernous faith and conjuring a new gospel for those neglected and forgotten apparitions.

Krieg contributes their only song written and recorded since 2014's Transient as well as more obscure older material set to create a miserable sonic experience for the listener. This is another page in a book written over two decades.

The split release is due out August 3rd on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Pre-order here.

Tracklisting:

"Scorched Earth" - Integrity
"Flames Of The Immortal" - Integrity
"Sons Of Satan" - Integrity
"Document One" - Integrity
"Circle Of Guilt" - Krieg
"This Time I'll Leave You To Drown" - Krieg
"The Sick Winds Stir The Cold Dawn" (Live) - Krieg

Krieg - "This Time I'll Leave You To Drown":

Integrity - "Scorched Earth" video:

Krieg - "Circle Of Guilt":

Due to high demand, Metal Blade will release Igorrr's 2017 album Savage Sinusoid on picture disc. The PD will be out August 17th. Order now on EMP or eBay.

Savage Sinusoid was released in 2017 via Metal Blade Records. On this record, electronic manipulations, accordion, saxophone, sitar, harpsichord, mandolin and strings sit comfortably alongside ruthless blastbeats, chunky riffs, death grunts and soaring operatic vocals - and as chaotic as this might sometimes seem, there is no lack of heart behind everything thundering from the speakers.

Igorrr will join Ministry on the AmeriKKKant North American tour this November/December.

Dates:

November
21 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
23 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
24 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
27 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
29 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

December
1 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theater
2 - Toronto, ON - Rebel
4 - Rochester, NY - Anthology
5 - Washington, DC - Fillmore
6 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
7 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
10 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
11 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theater
12 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey
13 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Houston
14 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater
16 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee
18 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues San Diego
20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda
21 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda

Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo will issue his first official solo release, War Of The Worlds / Pt. 1, worldwide on July 27th via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. After receiving many requests for a playthrough, Michael decided to do one for a solo taken from "Fear The Unknown". Check it out below:

The wildly ambitious 10-song disc sees the founder, chief songwriter and prime mover of progressive titans Symphony X furthering his reputation as one of the world's preeminent axe slingers and composers of adventurous, multi-faceted orchestral metal.

Symphony X fans have been waiting two decades for an honest to goodness Michael Romeo solo album (not counting his 1994 demo recording The Dark Chapter, which was released in several countries), and the arrival of War Of The Worlds / Pt. 1 will be no doubt be cause for celebration.

War Of The Worlds / Pt. 1 will be available as CD, 2LP and two limited edition colored vinyls (Camo Green / Pearl White Marble). Pre-order your copy here.

Tracklisting:

Introduction
"Fear The Unknown"
"Black"
"F*cking Robots"
"Djinn"
"Believe"
"Differences"
"War Machine"
"Oblivion"
"Constellations"

"Fear The Unknown" lyric video:

"Djinn" lyric video:

"Black" lyric video:

Trailer Pt. 1:

On July 21st, Canada's reunited Sven Gali performed at This Ain't Hollywood in Hamilton, ON. Fan filmed video from the show is available below.

Formed in 1987 in Hamilton and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sven Gali brought the '80s and '90s hard rock / metal wave home to Canada. They delivered their high-energy live show from St. Johns to Victoria, and across the US and Europe for the next nine years. Back in March the band announced they had reunited; the 2018 lineup includes all three remaining original members: Dave Wanless (vocals), Andy Frank (guitar), Shawn Maher (bass), new drummer Dan Fila (Varga), and new guitarist Sean Williamson.

The band has two shows under their belt and are continuing with a string of dates for the summer, including a return to the UK in September. Liane Conway has since checked in with the following:

"To anyone that is going to any of the Sven Gali shows, please make sure to check out the merch table. The guys are selling cool guitar pics and necklaces with the Sven logo and Dee Cernile’s signature on the back; 100% of the proceeds are being donated to The Patterson Institute for Integrative Cancer Care in Dee’s name. I will add pictures and info about the charity in the comment section. Also, proceeds from the sale of their new single 'Kill The Lies' produced by my dear friend David Bendeth will be donated as well."

Dee Cernile was a founding member of Sven Gali. He died on February 25th, 2012 after battling lung cancer. He was 46.

Sven Gali's schedeule is now as follow:

July 
27 - The Music Hall Night Club - Oshawa, ON

August
9 - The Asylum - Sudbury, ON
10 - The Brass Monkey - Ottawa, ON

September
14 - Hull Metal Heaven Festival - Kingston upon Hull, UK

Sven Gali have released an official lyric video for their brand new single, "Kill The Lies". Check it out below.

Sven Gali built a name fast with their live shows; drawing growing crowds on the Canadian and US circuit while building their songwriting chops and a wild reputation. David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin) signed the band to BMG Music Canada in 1991 and produced the self-titled debut, released in 1992.

The album included singles and videos for "Under The Influence", "Tie Dyed Skies", "In My Garden", and the ballad, "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" (#6 CanCon song of 1993). It included a cover of Teenage Head’s "Disgusteen" featuring guest vocals by Frankie Venom. The video for "Under The Influence" won the MuchMusic Best Metal Video award in 1993. The band was nominated for Hard Rock Album of the Year and Most Promising Band at the Junos. Sven Gali went gold in Canada.

Sven Gali toured extensively throughout Canada and the USA, Germany, Belgium, Ireland and the UK, headlining and on the bill with acts including: April Wine, Foreigner, Candlebox, Pearl Jam and Def Leppard.

Their follow up album, Inwire (1995), recorded at London Bridge Studios in Seattle, was produced by Kelly Grey (Candlebox, Brother Kane, Dokken) and featured guest musicians Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, and Candlebox's Kevin Martin and Scott Mercado.

The band toured for the next year before disbanding in 1996.

Look for Sven Gali in 2018. Booking inquiries can be directed to blackmoonent@rogers.com

Ayreon's Into The Electric Castle – 20th Anniversary re-issue pre-order is live now here. Mastermind Arjen Lucassen spent two months re-mixing the album and also did a 5.1 version.

It's available as a 5 disc Earbook (Inc. 5.1 Remix) and a one-time pressing Limited Edition Box Set. There is also vinyl: a 3-LP version with the original 1998 mix and downloads.

The 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set is available to pre-order for only 19 days and contains:
- 3D-sculpted and framed Electric Castle 
- 4 CDs: 20th Anniversary Remix + 20th Anniversary Remix Instrumentals 
- 1 DVD: 20th Anniversary 5.1 Remix + Documentaries 
- 3 LPs: Gold marbled vinyl (original 1998 mix) + Download card for the 20th Anniversary Remix 
- Certificate of authenticity, signed by Arjen

Complete details available in the webshop via the link above.

Arjen Lucassen's beloved Ayreon metal opera outfit performed its first ever festival show on June 22nd at the Graspop Metal Meeting 2018 in Dessel, Belgium. Fan-filmed video from the performance is available below.

Lucassen has checked in with the following update:

"Thank you all so much for your amazing support at our Graspop performance, hope you enjoyed it as much as we clearly did! This was Ayreon’s very first festival show, so it was a bit scary. But what a warm welcome we got... a full house, 15.000 people showing us a whole lotta love. Thanks again from us all, you are the best crowd we could wish for!

Thanks to all these amazing musicians! Left to right: Barry Hay, Tommy Karevik, Ferry Duijsens, Mike Mills, Tom Englund, Mark Jansen, Simone Simons, Robert Soeterboek, Ed Warby, Anneke van Giersbergen, Irene Jansen, Arjen Lucassen, Joost van den Broek, John Jaycee Cuijpers, Johan van Stratum, Marcela Bovio, Maggy Luyten, Jeroen Goossens, Maaike Peterse, Marcel Coenen, Lisette Marije, Ben Mathot and Damian Wilson."

The setlist was as follows:

"Age of Shadows" (with Mark Jansen, Tom Englund, John Jaycee Cuijpers, & Simone Simons)
"The Theory of Everything, Part 1"(with Marcela Bovio, Mike Mills)
"The Theory of Everything, Part 2" (with Marcela Bovio, Mike Mills)
"Intergalactic Space Crusaders" (Star One cover - with John JayCee Cuijpers, Damian Wilson)
"Dawn of a Million Souls" (with Magali Luyten)
"Into the Black Hole" (with Tommy Karevik)
"Valley of the Queens" (with Anneke van Giersbergen, Simone Simons & Marcela Bovio)
"Collision" (with Tommy Karevik, Tom Englund)
"Star of Sirrah" with Mike Mills, John Jaycee Cuijpers & Simone Simons)
"And the Druids Turn to Stone" (with Damian Wilson)
"Day Sixteen: Loser" (with Mike Mills, Ayreon Angels)
"Sail Away to Avalon" (with Barry Hay live debut)
"Everybody Dies" (with Anneke van Giersbergen, Tommy Karevik & Mike Mills)
"The Castle Hall" (with Robert Soeterboek, Arjen Lucassen & Damian Wilson)
"Day Eleven: Love" (with Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Marcela Bovio, Robert Soeterboek, Ayreon Angels & Ed Warby on vocals)

Encore:
"The Eye of Ra" (Star One cover - with all singers)

THE GUESS WHO is responsible for countless rock classics, which still retain a major presence on rock radio — "American Woman", "No Time", "These Eyes", etc. The band is set to return on September 14 with its latest album, "The Future Is What It Used To Be", released via Cleopatra Records (available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats).

The band is Garry Peterson (drums, vocals), D# (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Will E. (guitar, harp, vocals), Leonard Shaw (keyboards, flute, sax, vocals), and Rudy Sarzo (bass, vocals). The album's first single, "Playin' On The Radio", can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services. Also featured on the album are several special guests, including Tommy Shaw (STYX) on vocals, Brent Fitz (SLASH, GENE SIMMONS) on percussion, Jim Kale (THE GUESS WHO founding member) and Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) on bass.

"The song is a celebration of the radio and what it meant to us all," explains D#. "Whenever a new great song hit the airwaves, the DJ would say a few words then off to the races! You'd tune in just to hear it over and over again. The character in the song could be any one of us as we move ahead in life. Great music has the innate power to transport you back to so many great memories in an instant. Music is healing. I see it and feel it every single night in our audience."

A music video for the track has been filmed — directed by Nigel Dick and shot in Las Vegas — and the song can be pre-ordered on iTunes. The video can be viewed below.

"I love what I do, and I love trains and I love rock n' roll," explains Nigel about the video. "So, I was honored to be asked to shoot THE GUESS WHO. And when they told me they were available for a day in Vegas and by chance I stumbled on this wonderful railyard full of old engines just up the road from the strip, I was in heaven — and up to my axles in dust! It was a perfect day."

And the band is pleased with the results. "My very first music video…who knew?!" says Garry. "Having the privilege of working with the legendary Nigel Dick, took me back to growing up in an era where music videos told a creative visual story that I always looked forward to seeing by my favorite artists," adds Will. "This track was no exception, adding a colorful, action packed sequence to a great story."

Garry Peterson: "I never dreamed that I would get a chance to record an album, after 40 years, in the same way, and with the same recording gear that we used in the '60s and '70s. This was truly a blessing for me and a humbling, cathartic experience for my musical soul. Thank you to all my bandmates, and everyone who helped make it a reality. I hope our fans enjoy it as much as I do."

D#: "This all started when I wrote 'Playing On The Radio'. Lyrically and musically, these songs are the soundtrack to my journey with THE GUESS WHO over the last 10 years. This record was a joy and an honor to create. As version 3.0 of this iconic band, we had our work cut out for us. The challenge in this type of situation is always to be true to the heartroots of the original blueprint, as well as being able to journey onwards into an inspired future, incorporating the new energies that we bring to the experience, as you do in any family, generation after generation. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as we did."

Will E: "I am honored to be a part of this chapter of THE GUESS WHO. We specifically wrote and arranged the music to reflect what people have always loved about the band; great songs with big vocal driven choruses. We accomplished our own sound while maintaining the classic nature that makes THE GUESS WHO an iconic band."

Rudy Sarzo: "THE GUESS WHO is part of the soundtrack of my life. It's truly an honor to have performed on the new record. And I'm already looking forward to the next one."

Leonard Shaw: "It has been quite the trip since I joined the GUESS WHO 25 years ago, but I am stoked about our new recording of original songs! These songs are fun to play live, and people are digging them!"

"The Future Is What It Used To Be" track listing:


01. When We Were Young

02. Runnin' Blind

03. Talks All The Time

04. Baby Come Around

05. Haunted

06. In America

07. Playin' On The Radio

08. Give It A Try

09. Good Girl

10. Long Day

Due on September 28 via Wymer, "Black Sabbath: Going Through Changes" is a photographic journey of BLACK SABBATH during the halcyon days of the seventies.

Throughout a long and sometimes turbulent career, BLACK SABBATH's classic lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward virtually created the blueprint for heavy rock. With eight albums plus hundreds of concerts across the globe, this was the defining decade for SABBATH that saw them rightly earn their place as one of the most iconic bands off all time.

With photos spanning the decade, this beautifully presented coffee-table style book is a celebration of BLACK SABBATH in all its glory. Containing many previously unpublished shots of the band in the USA and Europe, "Going Through Changes" comes in its own block foiled presentation box with a set of full-color prints, perfect for framing.

This unique item is limited to 500 copies worldwide. Order by September 3 and have your name printed in the book on a dedicated fan page.

* 128-page A4 hardback

* Custom-end papers.

* Printed on 170gsm silk paper.

* Photos digitally restored and cleaned

* Wibalin presentation case

* Set of 5 prints on 400gsm card: (1. Tony Iommi, 2. Ozzy Osbourne, 3. Geezer Butler, 4. Bill Ward, 5. Full group)

The original lineup of SABBATH came together in 1969 with Iommi, Osbourne, Butler and Ward. That lineup recorded and toured through 1978, and periodically reformed through the '90s and 2000s for live work.

They regrouped again in late 2011 for a new album and tour, although Ward dropped out after a few months over financial issues. SABBATH has used Ozzy's regular touring drummer Tommy Clufetos since then for live work. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Brad Wilk laid down the drum tracks on the band's latest album, "13", which came out in June 2013.

Florida death metallers Obituary have announced a reissue of 2017's self-titled full-length release featuring two bonus tracks not included on the original pressing and alternate artwork. Additionally, the band will release the first official vinyl pressing of the Ten Thousand Ways To Die EP, featuring live recordings of twelve classics and fan favorites from the band's storied catalog recorded on their 2015 world tour.

The limited edition Obituary vinyl are due out August 31st on Relapse Records. Pre-order here, and watch a video trailer below:

Additionally, Obituary begin their headlining Summer European tour next week on July 26th at Metal Days Festival. The brief tour ends on August 2nd at Rockstadt Extreme Festival. Obituary will return to Europe in November opening for Slayer, Lamb of God & Anthrax for a 24-date tour.

Find the band's live itinerary here.

Lineup:

John Tardy - Vocals
Trevor Peres - Guitar
Ken Andrews Jr. - Guitar
Terry Butler - Bass
Donald Tardy - Drums

Following the release of their  2016 album Spreading The Rock ‘N Roll Disease, Australia-based futuristic theatrical rock warriors Crosson return in 2018 with their new album Invincible. The album has already entered the Top 20 of the Official German Rock and Metal Charts.

Once again mixed by legendary producer Duane Baron (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper), and mastered by US mastering legend Dave Donnelly (Aerosmith, KISS, Whitesnake) , Invincible delivers Crosson's own brand of uplifting catchy rock anthems with loud guitars, big harmonies and a blistering production. Get it here, and watch a new video for the track "Hero" below.

The opening track "Rock Warriors" is an anthemic tribute to all the metal / rock bands and artists who laid the foundations for the genre and kept it alive and kicking for decades, whilst the first single "Never Give Up" is an inspirational and ‘catchy as Chlamydia’ track with a strong 80’s Bon Jovi vibe that would even make Desmond Child tap his feet.

Tracklisting:

"Rock Warriors"
"Never Give Up"
"Success Needs No Apologies"
"Hero"
"Unconditional Love" (feat. Jessica Wolff)
"Broken"
"Invincible"
"Rebel Train"
"Livin' The Life"
"Back To Hell"

"Hero" video:

"Never Give Up" video:

Album trailer: