Atlanta power trio Whores have signed a worldwide deal with eOne Music with plans to release an all new LP next year.

"We are over the moon to be working with eOne Music," says vocalist Christian Lembach. "They completely understand where we are coming from, and it is an honour to be under the umbrella of the biggest indie label in North America."

The yet to be titled new effort will be the follow up to the highly buzzed about LP Clean (2013), which was widely cheered by critics. Recorded by Ryan Boesch (Helmet, Tomahawk, Fu Manchu, Melvins), the record sold out within a month, prompting the band to quickly release a second pressing. Clean is now on its fourth pressing.

Portland, OR hard rockers, Red Fang, have announced a headlining US tour this October with support from Whores and Wild Throne.  A complete listing of dates can be seen on the flyer below.

Prior to those dates, Whores will perform at Hi Tone in Memphis, TN tonight and Wednesday at The Aquarium in Fargo, ND.

(Photo: Maximilian Ho)

British extreme metal icons CARCASS will release a special edition version of their latest album, "Surgical Steel", on CD and digitally on October 30, and on vinyl on November 20 via Nuclear Blast. The "Complete Edition" includes the whole album "Surgical Steel", along with the entire "Surgical Remission / Surplus Steel" EP.

Track listing:

01. 198502. Thrasher’s Abbatoir03. Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System04. A Congealed Clot Of Blood05. The Master Butcher's Apron06. Noncompliance to ASTM F899-12 Standard07. The Granulating Dark Satanic Mills08. Unfit For Human Consumption09. 316L Grade Surgical Steel10. Captive Bolt Pistol11. Mount Of Execution

Bonus tracks:

12. A Wraith In The Apparatus13. Intensive Battery Brooding14. Zochrot15. Livestock Marketplace16. 1985 (Reprise)

All the songs were recorded during the "Surgical Steel" sessions, which were helmed by producer Colin Richardson (NAPALM DEATH, BOLT THROWER, GOREFEST, CANNIBAL CORPSE, SINISTER, RODRIGO Y GABRIELA) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ACCEPT, EXODUS, TESTAMENT).

"Surgical Steel" sold around 8,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 41 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was released on September 16, 2013 in the U.K., September 13, 2013 in the rest of Europe and September 17, 2013 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for CARCASS's follow-up to "Surgical Steel", CARCASS guitairist Bill Steer told Metal Wani: "It really hasn't been possible to work on much. We've been just out playing all year. In January, Daniel [Wilding], the drummer, and myself, we got together and we started working on some tunes. And it's sounding very good. But then we suddenly [started getting] back out there, [playing] festivals [and doing] little tours. You really need a decent chunk of time to focus on music, which hopefully will come up… yeah, maybe over Christmas, New Year period."

Even though a new CARCASS album is probably at least a year away from seeing the light of day, Steer said that he definitely wants to make a worthy follow-up to "Surgical Steel". "I would like to. I think everyone involved would like to," he said. "But it's not something we'd rush into, because we were very fortunate we had good will towards this previous record. I mean, I think it was deserved, 'cause it's a strong album, but it's still surprising how many people got behind it. I actually expected more criticism than we had. So I think now, with that level of expectation, you can't just come back with something of the same standard. It needs to be a little more special. We need to have something else to offer. And so we can't really repeat the same trick, I guess, if you know what I mean."

He continued: "But I like a challenge. I think Jeff [Walker, bass/vocals] does too. I don't think we would attempt something if we didn't think it was gonna be worthwhile. I just say, it will take time. It's something we couldn't take lightly. You don't wanna trash the band to make a CD and throw out a really weak album."

The Black Dahlia Murder's new album, Abysmal, serves to once again demonstrate why they are considered one of the most vital bands in contemporary death metal. The blistering new effort debuted at #45 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, as well as making very impressive debuts across the globe.

See below for all first week charting specifics:

Billboard Top Hard Music Albums - #8
Billboard Independent Albums - #10
Billboard Rock Albums - #15
Billboard Top 200 Current Album - #28
Billboard Top 200 Albums - #45

UK Chart Positions:
#30 - Independent Album Chart
#20 - Rock & Metal Album Chart    

Germany:
#66 - German Control Charts

Holland:
#165 - National Chart

Canada:
#26 - Top 200 Music Chart
#7 - Hard Music Chart
#35 - Top Digital Chart

The album's bundle packages are now available at this location

Abysmal tracklisting:

“Receipt”
“Vlad, Son Of The Dragon”
“Abysmal”
“Re-Faced”
“Threat Level Number Three”
“The Fog”
“Stygiophobic”
“Asylum”
“The Advent”
“That Cannot Die Which Eternally Is Dead”

“Receipt” video:

Album stream:

Trevor Strnad (vocals) states: The new album, Abysmal, is true to The Black Dahlia Murder formula, but further down the evolutionary path we began with our Ritual release. It has bigger, more dynamic and developed songs. People can expect a more raw and natural sounding TBDM record. It's the most real and live sounding thing we've done since our debut. It has a real energy and urgency to it. We made a conscious effort of having a more lively and dynamic sound and I feel the result is truly excellent. What I hear is my band playing as they do live when I step off the stage at soundcheck. Therefore, this is the real TBDM incarnate. Expect a relentless world ravaging touring cycle from us for the next couple of years. You'd better start exercising your necks now!""

The Black Dahlia Murder recently announced the second headlining leg of the Indiemerch 2015 Tour, which kicks off November 27th and features Goatwhore, Iron Reagan, Entheos and Artificial Brain. TBDM and friends are stoked to help celebrate a decade of merchandise and mayhem. TBDM has been part of the IndieMerch family since the beginning and continues to crush with their new album, Abysmal, which is set for a September 18th release.

Vocalist Trevor Strnad had this to say about the upcoming trek: "It's a pleasure for us to be involved in IndieMerch's anniversary tour, they are the greatest merch company in the world and have been doing right by us for years. We've assembled quite a tour together showcasing some of the most killer bands out there from all walks of extremely heavy music. We are proud to be a part of it and we hope to see your smiling faces in the crowd each night!"

The tour will run in two parts featuring some of our favorite bands from each genre. On Part I (10/01 - 10/24) thrash masters Iron Reagan will provide the circle pits at maximum velocity, Harms Way will bring their brutally heavy style of hardcore, and opening act Maruta will set the tone for the night with their brand of death metal grindcore. Part II (11/27 - 12/20) will feature New Orlean's masters of the dark arts Goatwhore, even more thrash from Iron Reagan, the modern technical metal mastery of Entheos (featuring 3/5th of now classic IndieMerch band Animosity!), and Profound Lore death metallers Artificial Brain.

Head over to Facebook for all tour dates.

 

Breaking necks with their punishing riffs, incredible breakdowns backed by wrenching screams and a heavy brutal groove assault, Red Deer, AB's Leave The Living has posted their fourth lyric video, “Manifesto”, which features clips from the 1965 Italian horror film Nightmare Castle. The video is in support of their debut album Pacifist, released this past May and available both digitally and on CD here to follow up their 2012 self titled EP.  

Leave The Living will also be performing at the 2nd annual Celebration of Brutality for Halloween on October 31st, which features a night of 16 bands, Burlesque/Belly/Blood performances and more in Red Deer, AB at the International Beer Haus. For event info, please visit this location.

For the many fans of Hades Almighty the long wait is finally over as the band is set to release a new EP, the first studio release from the band since 2001. The three-track digi-EP, titled Pyre Era, Black!, will hit the streets on Dark Essence Records on October 23rd and serves as an introduction to a new era for the legendary Norwegian band, as well as a taste of what to expect from what will be the band's fifth full-length album, due for release next year.

Photography for the artwork for Pyre Era, Black! is by Christian Misje.

Tracklisting:

“Pyre Era, Black!”
“Funeral Storm”
“Bound”

Last year it was announced that founding member and vocalist/bassist Janto was quitting the band on the best of terms, and that co-founders, guitarist Jorn (ex-Dominanz, ex-Old Funeral, ex-Immortal, ex-Amputation) and drummer Remi, would be searching for a replacement. The replacement chosen turned out to be no stranger to black metal fans when it was revealed that Ask Ty (Kampfar, Krakow) would take on vocal duties and that once again Hades Almighty would be making its mark as one of the great Norwegian black metal bands.

Originally formed in 1992 as Hades, the band changed their name to Hades Almighty in 1998 due to the pre-existence of a US band of the same name. Things on the recording front have been quiet in the fourteen years since the release of Hades Almighty's fourth full-length album, The Pulse Of Decay, but the band itself has not let the grass grow too long under their feet by being relatively active on the live scene. Nor, it would seem, have they lost any of their studio skills as Pyre Era, Black! amply demonstrates.

It is an EP that hints at the pitch black, epic sound that originally made Hades Almighty so unique, but with additional new elements, not least the outstanding vocals of their new frontman that give the character and depth fans have grown to expect from the band. There are some who might have wondered how Ask Ty, well known for his drumming skills, would be able to handle vocals, but this is not his first outing behind the microphone, having performed vocals both in the studio and live for Kampfar and Krakow, and Pyre Era, Black! demonstrates just how versatile he is.

Hades Almighty's first live appearance with the new lineup will take place in the Netherlands at the Aurora Infernalis festival in Arnhem on the 24th of October, followed by an appearance at Bergen's Black Metal and Tattoo festival BlekkMetal in Bergen on the 13th of November.

 

Inner Wound Recordings announce the signing of Warsaw, Poland-based prog band Votum to the label. Their upcoming album :KTONIK: will be released in early-2016. Release dates, tracklisting and album samples will be announced during the coming months.

Votum combines dark and vibrant atmosphere with metal traditions, bringing both force and ambience to play. The band is no stranger to musical diversity with subtle cinematic frailty and modern electronica. Dealing in powerful guitars and acoustic ballads Votum creates a very specific blend of fresh and unusual approach to progressive rock and metal.

:KTONIK: was recorded and mixed by David Castillo at Ghost Ward (Katatonia, Opeth, Bloodbath).

Votum is:

Bartosz Sobieraj - vocals, accustic guitar
Piotr Lniany - guitar
Adam Kaczmarek - guitar
Zbigniew Szatkowski - keyboards
Bartek Turkowski - bass
Adam Lukaszek - drums

 

Musicarchy Media has announced the signing of British prog/rock band Jade Vine, for the release of their sophomore album in February 2016.
 
Jade Vine’s debut album, Nothing Can Hide From Light, has been co-produced and supervised by Anathema’s guitarist, Daniel Cavanagh and was released in 2013. Highly praised all over Europe by both media and fans, this release brought the prog/rock outfit to tour the UK and Europe as headliner and in support of Anathema themselves.
 
Kiara Laetitia (label manager) had to say about the signing: “Jade Vine doesn’t sound like any band out there. Their influences range from Radiohead and Pink Floyd to Anathema and Pain Of Salvation, yet their sound is truly unique as it is filtered through the musicians’ cultural, political, social and auto biographical experiences. There is a sense of inwardness about this band that we at Musicarchy really dig”.  
 
Jade Vine will be back with a new exciting chapter, Mind Of A Man, which has been produced by Hugh Neal and Jade Vine at The Friary Studios in London UK and whose release date is set for February 2016.

Tracklisting:
 
“Can't See Why”
“Corpus Callosum”
“Mind Of A Man”
“Asy (Now Or Never)”
“Would You”
“Memory Strong”
“F.E.A.R”
“Wrong”

 

Italian progressive metallers Eldritch are going to release their 10th studio album Underlying Issues on November 6th via Scarlet records. The album consists of 11 brand new powerful and a bit more technical and progressive tracks that will keep up the same dark mood as the previous album Tasting The Tears. Underlying Issues has once again been recorded in two different studios, Bigwave Recording studios in Livorno, Italy for the drums, engineered by Niko Santaniello, and Eldritch’s very own bunker studios in Livorno, Italy, with the bands guitarist Eugene Simone also producing. Mixing and mastering will be held by Simone Mularoni (DGM) at his Domination studios in San Marino, Italy. The artwork will be done by Simone Bertozzi (Mnemic).



Underlying Issues tracklisting:
“Changing Blood”
“Danger Zone”
“Broken”
“All And More”
“The Face I Wear”
“To The Moon And Back”
“Bringers Of Hate”
“The Light”
“Piece Of Clarity”
“Before I Die”
“Slowmotion K Us”

Finland-based rockers, Von Hertzen Brothers, have released a video for “Sunday Child”, the track from their new album, New Day Rising, out now via Spinefarm Records.

"At the end of summer, we performed an exclusive show on a tiny islet located outside Helsinki," the band said about the clip. "This remote, rugged, and wide location, with its 150-year-old lighthouse, perfectly fit the atmosphere and story of our new single “Sunday Child”. With this in mind, the goal was to capture this magical late August day, from beginning to end."
 
VHB finished, "The music video that followed is like a diary or a photo album of that special day and our gig right by the open sea."

Mixed by Juno Awards winner Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice In Chains, etc.), New Day Rising blends the key elements of VHB's music-atmosphere, intelligence, epic feel, progressive leanings-with an even greater focus on melody and hooks. A New Day, indeed.

 

 

Tracklisting:

"New Day Rising"
"You Don't Know My Name"
"Trouble"
"Black Rain"
"Hold Me Up"
"Love Burns"
"Dreams"
"Sunday Child"
"The Destitute"
"Hibernating Heart"

“Hold Me Up” video:

“New Day Rising” video:

 

Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice spoke to ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes about his new solo album, Shitting Bricks, his relationship with Blackie Lawless of  W.A.S.P., the famous pool scene in The Decline Of Western Civilization Part 2 and his memories with Randy Rhoads, Kevin Dubrow, Eddie Van Halen and auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne

On his new solo album Shitting Bricks which was released in May:

“Shitting Bricks I did it all myself. From working on the first solo album with Phil Taylor (ex-Motörhead) I learned how to program drums. I wrote the songs as I went, let it sit and work some more. Feedback has been good.”

On his opinion on death metal:

“I went out last night and saw some groups, there is this new thing called death metal. I couldn’t understand a damn word they sang. I had to ask all the singers are you singing in English or French. It tripped me out. They scream, real loud as hard as they can real low. I’ve never really seen it. I was in the washroom and the guitar player I play with came in and goes what are you doing, how you can sit there and watch this. I said, well I learn what not to do.”

On his time in W.A.S.P. in the beginning and relationship with Blackie Lawless:

"It seemed like it was all for one, one for all, everybody worked to the same goals. But deep down inside Blackie had his means of controlling everything and being the only guy, so that’s what he always wanted to do. He doesn’t want to work with other people. It’s obvious on the second album, The Last Command, he’s on the cover. And it’s all about him him him. I never heard from Blackie, hey Chris you did a good job. I always heard about how terrible I played. You want to know the honest thing about it, Blackie he was jealous of me."

Asked about the what pain he was covering up by drinking during The Decline Of Western Civilization:

“First I think I was drinking cause I was an alcoholic. And It was also being in W.A.S.P. being treated the way I was being treated all the time. You got to understand if somebody uses reverse psychology on you to hold you down so you don’t shine like they do. I was always held down all the time, anything I did I was always in trouble and you get tired of that.  Every bad thing that happened to W.A.S.P. was my fault, which most of the time it wasn’t.”

On his memories of Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Osbourne audition:

“Randy wore polka dots and bow ties. He was always a cool guy. A lot of my friends were his students. Randy was good but once he hooked up with Ozzy, that was it . It was a good combination. I auditioned that night when Ozzy saw Quiet Riot play. I went down to the studio, Dana Strum was driving Ozzy around finding musicians and I was one of them. And I auditioned Friday night at 8 o’clock up at the studio and as Ozzy came in I played some guitar, then he and Strum went to see Quiet Riot that night and Ozzy took him the next day.” 

According to The Pulse Of Radio, WE ARE HARLOT and former ASKING ALEXANDRIA frontman Danny Worsnop is now adding "actor" to his resume. Worsnop recently landed a role in the horror musical "Allelujah! The Devil's Carnival", the second film in the "Devil's Carnival" series. Worsnop told Alternative Press that his involvement began when he was invited to the first film's Los Angeles premiere by director Darren Lynn Bousman and screenwriter Terrance Zdunich.

Worsnop explained: "After the movie, we were talking, and they were like, 'We'd really like you to do the second one.' I was instantly very excited [but] by the time it got to figuring out when shooting times were, I was on tour. So we had to cancel it. And then, when I had a tour canceled last minute, I hit them up. So Terrance scrambled and wrote me into the script real quick."

Worsnop plays a character in the film known as "The Smith," saying: "He believes himself to be a lot smarter than the other minions of Hell, and he's very unimpressed by what they think are genius and foolproof plans and ideas. He sees through it all."

Worsnop has one previous film credit to his name, in a movie called "What Now". Worsnop told us about the experience: "It's a comedy, I wasn't in it for very long, but I can divulge that I was having a sex act performed on me in the part I was in, which I have deemed very appropriate. And I'm not quite sure the solidarity of my performance, as I was highly intoxicated when I showed up."

The singer says he "fell in love" with acting and secured a manager and agent after making "Allelujah!" so he could pursue more work in the field. He said: "The Rock is remaking 'Baywatch', I'd love to get a part in that."

Worsnop is currently working on his first solo album, which he says will lean in a country music direction.

Worsnop parted ways with ASKING ALEXANDRIA earlier this year. His last album with the band, "From Death To Destiny", featured the Top 10 rock radio hit "Moving On".

WE ARE HARLOT released its self-titled debut earlier this year and earned rock radio airplay with "Someday" and "Dancing On Nails".

Greece's Rock Overdose, had the chance to talk with a living rock ‘n’ roll legend with Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister. In this interview, Lemmy talks the recording procedure of the new album that Motörhead have released the band’s future plans and much more.

An excerpt below:

Rock Overdose: What are the band’s plans for the future? I know that the disc just came out, but what can the future behold for Motörhead and their fans?
 
Lemmy: “Touring! We are booked until March and then into the festival season – and in two years there will be another record.”

Rock Overdose: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the band’s existence. It certainly is a long journey through music, with music, for music. What are your fondest memories of your career? To what extent did Motörhead change your life?
 
Lemmy: “I don’t know if it ‘changed’ my life, since Motörhead and music are all I know. Before that, I was in other bands, as you know. Guess I would not know because Motörhead is my life. Call it career – only good memories.”

Trooper, the premium British beer created by Iron Maiden and handcrafted by Robinsons’ brewery in England is proud to present the Official Motörhead’s Motörboat Pre-Party on September 27th at the Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, hosted by SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin. The following day (September 28th), the second annual Motörhead’s Motörboat sets sail from Port Miami aboard Norwegian Sky.

The Official Motörhead’s Motörboat Pre-Party presented by Trooper Beer starts at 8:00 PM on September 27th at the legendary outdoor pool and patio bar at the Clevelander Hotel in South Beach (1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139) and continues until 1:00 AM.

The party is free and open to the public (ages 21+), and will feature Trooper item giveaways, Trooper koozies for the first 50 guests to buy a Trooper beer, a trivia contest hosted by Rita Haney, swag including Iron Maiden’s new album, The Book Of Souls, plus other giveaways and a raffle to win a Big OBC (on board credit). Throughout the night, DJ Lippy Rage will be spinning British heavy metal classics from the likes of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and more-including, of course, Iron Maiden and Motörhead.

Motörhead's Motörboat—fueled by Monster Energy—will embark on its second voyage from Port Miami September 28th on Norwegian Sky, with stops in The Bahamas at the private picturesque island of Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, before returning to Miami on October 2nd.

Motörhead will be joined on The Loudest Boat In The Wörld by nearly two dozen bands and comedians, as Motörhead takes its 40th anniversary celebration to the high seas. The lineup for Motörhead’s Motörboat includes: Slayer, Motörhead, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, Exodus, Corrosion Of Conformity, Phil Campbell's All-Starr Band, Crobot, Motor Sister, KYNG, Brian Posehn, Fireball Ministry, Huntress, Big Jay Oakerson, The Shrine, Others, No Words, Budderside, Sonia Harley, and The Dead Deads. Recently added to the lineup are: Tim “Ripper” Owens, Mad Old Lady, Martyrd, Death Dealer, Dark Before Dawn, Santa Cruz, and Gabbie Rae.  Motörhead’s Motörboat will also feature The S.D.R. Show (with Ralph Sutton and Big Jay Oakerson) and will be hosted by SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin.

 

 

 

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus will miss the upcoming Australian tour from his other band THE DEAD DAISIES due to what has been described as "a bit of a motorcycle accident."

Explained Fortus in a statement: "On September 17, 2015, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. As a result, I broke my shoulder blade, collar bone, six ribs, a toe, I have a bruised lung, lacerated liver and a concussion. Amazingly, my doctors have assured me that I will make a full recovery.

"I have never missed a show in my entire career, and, unfortunately, I will have to miss the entire Australian and New Zealand leg of this tour.

"I am devastated that I will not be able to play for the Australian and New Zealand fans who have been so supportive and loyal.

"I am healing quickly and getting stronger by the day.

"I'm looking forward to rejoining the DAISIES for the Kiss Kruise as well as the WHITESNAKE tour and our own tour of the U.K. and France.

"I'd like to thank everyone for their well-wishes and can't wait to be back in Australia very soon."

Fortus's replacement for THE DEAD DAISIES' Australian dates, which will see them supporting KISS, will be Richard Leslie, who stated about the task: "Richard Fortus is an amazing guitar player and I'm really thrilled to be asked to cover for him. I am going to have to pack an extra bag of socks, because his are extremely big shoes to fill!"

THE DEAD DAISIES are a powerful musical collective created by a rotating lineup that features some of the world's best rock musicians. Influenced by '70s and early '80s hard rock, THE DAISIES' sound is soulful and accessible-equal parts THE FACES, BAD COMPANY and FOREIGNER: muscular vocals, bluesy riffs, big choruses, powerful melodies and strong hooks.

THE DEAD DAISIES' second album, titled "Revolucion", was released in June via INgrooves.

Metal Wani editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with MERCYFUL FATE and DENNER/SHERMANN guitarist Hank Shermann. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below.

Asked if there is a chance that MERCYFUL FATE will record a new studio album or play any shows in the not-too-distant future, Shermann said: "Nothing has been completely planned at this point, but me and [MERCYFUL FATE frontman] King [Diamond] have been talking about, some years ago, that, at some point, when the opportunity is there, and the time is there, and it makes sense, and also for the many fans that really want to see and hear MERCYFUL FATE… I mean, we still have a contract with Metal Blade, we still have one album left. So I would personally love to do, let's say, a final, cool album. Maybe we could do some special selected shows — that could also be an option — but it needs to be [done at the right time.]. But, you know, I'm sure it will happen at some point. It would be a shame if it didn't."

He continued: "I would think it's more up to King Diamond, how his career goes with [the band KING DIAMOND]… He's doing the 'Abigial' tour now and they're looking into recording a new album and maybe tour with that. So it has to be in between, or certainly it's just there. And the good thing about all this, for the fans that want to hear about this, is that King is very active, doing really well now. Me and Michael [Denner, MERCYFUL FATE guitarist] is active and in good shape. Timi Hansen [MERCYFUL FATE bassist] is also in good shape; we just recently played a few jams with him. So we're not that old."

MERCYFUL FATE's last studio album, "9", was released in 1999.

MERCYFUL FATE will be remembered for its unquestionable mark on the history of metal with its innovative sound, complex arrangements, memorable melody, and its influence on bands that later took the genre to new heights.

In 1998, METALLICA paid tribute to MERCYFUL FATE by recording a medley of classic MERCYFUL FATE songs on the album "Garage Inc." Entitled "Mercyful Fate", the medley included parts from "Satan's Fall", "Curse of the Pharaohs", "A Corpse Without Soul", "Into the Coven" and "Evil".

Lars Ulrich of METALLICA (a fellow Dane) played drums on a new version of MERCYFUL FATE's "Return of the Vampire" on the "In the Shadows" album, which came out in 1993.

Shermann and Denner have created a new classic in the forthcoming EP "Satan's Tomb", coming on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. These songs were crafted with the MERCYFUL FATE worldwide legion of fans at the forefront of the duo's collective minds. From the first riff to the last wail, one cannot help but feel the magic newly recaptured once again.

The band, which is simply called DENNER/SHERMANN, calls into service a formidable group of allies who were capable of helping realize this menagerie of malice, was a task carefully orchestrated by these metal mad scientists. Shermann first called upon Marc Grabowski (DEMONICA) to handle the bass guitar, followed by the only drummer that made sense for many obvious aspects, the one known as Snowy Shaw (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, DREAM EVIL). Many voices were considered, but fate lead them to Sean Peck (CAGE, DEATH DEALER). He was not only a fan but had the versatile vocal skills to make the new songs come to life like their fans would expect.

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon in "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck". Acclaimed filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never-before-seen movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends. Wildly creative and highly praised, the documentary follows Kurt from his earliest years in this visceral and detailed cinematic insight of an artist struggling to come to terms and make sense of his place in the world. "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck", will be released by Universal Music Enterprises in multiple formats, including the Super Deluxe Edition as well as in Blu-ray, DVD and digital video formats. The soundtrack album, "Kurt Cobain - Montage Of Heck: The Home Recordings", will also be released on CD and digitally on November 13. A 2LP vinyl edition of "Kurt Cobain - Montage Of Heck: The Home Recordings" will follow on December 4. In addition, a seven-inch single featuring "And I Love Her" and "Sappy (Early Demo)" is also scheduled for release on November 20.

"Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck Super Deluxe Edition" and "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck: The Home Recordings" both include the highly anticipated soundtrack, an aural complement to the documentary in both concept and experience. Comprised from various early and raw cassette recordings made by Kurt alone, the soundtrack allows a rare, unfiltered glimpse into Cobain's creative progression from early song snippets and short demos to musical experiments and ultimately, pieces of songs or lyrics that eventually appeared on later NIRVANA albums.

"Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck Super Deluxe Edition" will include the two-hour-plus full-length feature film and 48 minutes of bonus interviews on Blu-ray and DVD, a 31-track deluxe soundtrack on CD and cassette, a 160-page hardbound book with extended interviews and images from the Cobain archive, a puzzle with a collectable storage container, movie poster, postcards and bookmark. The 31-track deluxe soundtrack CD is exclusively available in the Super Deluxe Edition and showcases tracks from the documentary including spoken word, demos and full songs.

"Kurt Cobain - Montage Of Heck: The Home Recordings" soundtrack will be released in two stand-alone physical formats: a 31-track deluxe album available on 2LP vinyl and a standard edition 13-track CD. The standard soundtrack focuses on the music discovered on Cobain's personal cassettes. The soundtrack will also be available in standard and deluxe digital editions.

The documentary, "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck", is an authentic and unflinching look into Kurt's life, art and mind through his own unique lens. Following Kurt from his earliest years in Aberdeen, Washington, through the height of his fame, the film creates an immersive cinematic insight into an artist who craved the spotlight even as he rejected the trappings of fame. Brett Morgen who wrote, directed and produced the documentary began working on it in 2007 when Cobain's family approached him with the idea and offered him unrestricted access to all of Cobain's personal and family archives. The documentary features Cobain and Courtney Love's only daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, as a co-executive producer on the film and includes footage from various NIRVANA performances as well as unreleased home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, journals, demos, and songbooks.

The title, "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck", takes its name from a musical collage that was created by Cobain with a four-track cassette recorder in 1988, of which there are two versions; one is about thirty-six minutes long and the other about eight-minutes long. Several of the film's scenes were animated by Stefan Nadelman and Hisko Hulsing. The film was co-produced by HBO Documentary Films and Universal Pictures International Entertainment Content Group.

"Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck", also internationally billed as "Cobain: Montage Of Heck", had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It was released in theaters across the globe by Universal Pictures and premiered on television in the United States in May, following a limited theatrical run. Following its initial global success, Abramorama re-launched Brett Morgen's critically acclaimed documentary, "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck" in select theaters across the country on August 7.

Magic Bullet will be re-releasing some of Intergrity‘s early offerings on October 30th. First up, a ’20th anniversary edition’ of the bands 1996 album “Humanity Is The Devil” has been re-mixed by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust fame, with guidance from vocalist Dwid Hellion and ex-guitarist Aaron “A2” Melnick. Brad Boatwright remastered the release, which also comes with revised cover art and an updated narration from Hellion. The revised package has been titled “Humanity Is The Devil: 20th Anniversary Remix + Remaster“.

Also on the way is. “Den Of Iniquity“, a 23-song collection comprised of various EP’s, splits and such highlighting Melnick‘s tenure in the band. You can dig into all the extensive details and find pre-orders for both releases over at Magicbulletrecords.com.

Sally Steele, CEO, founder, publisher and editor in chief of Vegas Rocks! magazine, recently conducted an interview with singer Klaus Meine of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below.

On whether there was anything in the band's long, fifty-year history that he might have done a little differently now that he looks back:

"There is nothing, really, we could have done differently. The great thing is we had a chance to — like [we sing] in the song 'We Built This House' — to build up our career, brick by brick, and [through] all those storms the windows were shaking and the house was shaking, but the SCORPIONS, we learned by doing [it], and we went up step by step on this ladder. And it was all about music and delivering on stage and playing in front of the fans. It was not so much about becoming a superstar or whatever — it was about being up on stage and really delivering a great show every night. This is what it's all about, and that we still can do this even after fifty years. We're getting older and it's an ugly number — 5-0 — I think, but we're still young at heart, and to see all those young kids in front of the stage who have joined the party in the last couple of years, it's exciting to play in front of new generations and to see and realize that our music became timeless. That's simply wonderful."

On the biggest lesson he learned in his music career:

"Well, I think it's very important that you believe in yourself and that you make sure it's not all about business; it's about the passion for music, it's about friendship, it's about chemistry in a band. That's very important, you know. And you've gotta be honest to yourself. And you're very lucky if you find the right people in the right moment in your life and you have a chance for something like a long career. And you always have to follow that path and try to be true to yourself and, well, enjoy life. And even when sometimes it all goes downhill, there might be the right moment where there's some light at the end of the tunnel and you'll be back again. And this is what we went through. You have to be patient, and you have to be patient to wait for the right moment, and everything will be cool. But you just have to believe in yourself, and don't give up too early."

On whether SCORPIONS' 50th-anniversary tour will be the band's real "farewell":

"After we did the [last] 'farewell' tour, we really don't wanna talk about another farewell tour. We don't wanna make any predictions for the future whatsoever. Because, I mean, we lost some close friends in the last couple of months. Our manager, Peter Amend, it's almost a year ago he's gone, and our tour manager, Michael Gehrke, passed away earlier this year, so we went through some tough…. last couple of months. At the same time, we were making this record and we're back on the road and everything. But you realize that it can be all over just tomorrow — you know, you just realize. When something like this happens — a real tragedy — you don't take anything for granted anymore. So we enjoy the day, we enjoy what we're doing, but you never know. So no predictions. We're here right now, and we enjoy, and when we come to America, we wanna give our fans a great show and not too much thinking about what might be next year, what might be 2017. I know about 2018, so I will be 70. That's scary. I wanna say… I watching THE ROLLING STONES last year here in Germany, in Berlin, and next to me was Steven Tyler [AEROSMITH], and Steven and me were watching Mick Jagger — he was dancing and going totally crazy. And I said to Steven, 'Look, Steven, this guy is 70 now. Isn't that amazing?' And Steven Tyler went, 'Klaus, I'm 66!' And I said, 'Well, me too, man.' So all of us are growing older, but we're still out there with the same passion. And I guess we're young at heart, and we get so much energy from the audience, from the fans, and that's a great thing."

A special one-night national screening event of SCORPIONS' first theatrical release, the documentary film "Forever And A Day", is scheduled for on Wednesday, October 14. Presented by SpectiCast and Tempest Films, "Forever And A Day" captures the history of one of the most influential bands in music history — following them for 18 months with an insightful look into the dynamic that has kept them at the top of the metal community. Filmmaker Katja von Garnier accompanied the SCORPIONS on their "Final Sting" dates — originally the band’s farewell tour around the globe, from Bangkok via Los Angeles to Moscow. The resulting documentary, "Forever And A Day", is a moving portrait of their unique history, packed with candid moments and SCORPIONS' memories, culminating with the decision to scrap their retirement plans. For more information on locations and tickets, go to this location.

SCORPIONS continue their global assault in support of their 19th studio album, "Return To Forever" (Sony Music/Legacy Recordings), just released September 11, with North American dates.

SCORPIONS' "Return To Forever 50th Anniversary Tour", featuring longtime members Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs, alongside James Kottak (drums) and Paweł Mąciwoda (bass), kicked off in May 2015 with dates on four continents. For these milestone shows, SCORPIONS have built a career-spanning setlist of their hits, anthems, ballads and vintage classics.

Video footage of SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell performing an acoustic version of the band's classic song "Fell On Black Days" in the SiriusXM studios for an "Artist Confidential" can be seen below.

Cornell's fourth solo studio set, "Higher Truth", was released on September 18. His first album on his own since 2009's controversial "Scream" is in the singer-songwriter vein and very different from his work with SOUNDGARDEN. Cornell told The Pulse Of Radio that that was the point of doing it. "Writing an album like 'Higher Truth', the same as it was writing any of my solo records, there's always this effort to try to make it different than the band that I'm known for," he said. "Mainly just 'cause I've never — as a music fan — never really liked when those two lines get kind of smeared."

The "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart" video — envisioned by Cornell and directed by Jessie Hill — features a cameo by acclaimed Hollywood actors Eric Roberts ("Runaway Train", "Heroes", "The Expendables"), W. Earl Brown ("Deadwood"), as well as Chris Cornell making his acting debut. It tells a love story in a quintessential Wild West setting with an unexpected ending. The video demonstrates Cornell's instinctive ability to incorporate fascinating stories into his music.

Cornell kicked off the "Higher Truth" acoustic tour on September 18 in San Diego, California at the Balboa Theatre, stopping at famed North American venues like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Massey Hall in Toronto and more before winding down on November 4 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Orpheum Theatre.