Three classic albums from Canadian metal legends ANVIL — "Strength Of Steel" (1987), "Pound For Pound" (1988) and "Worth The Weight" (1991) — will be made available in Europe through SPV/Steamhammer as high-class digipak re-releases with new booklets, including liner notes from Steve "Lips" Kudlow (guitar, vocals) and Robb Reiner (drums). There will also be gatefold LP versions with colored vinyl and printed innersleeves. This will mark the first time "Worth The Weight" will have beenreleased on vinyl.

Release dates:

* Germany, Austria, Switzerland: November 25
* Rest of Europe: November 28

"Strength Of Steel" track listing:

Digipak:

01. Strength Of Steel
02. Concrete Jungle
03. 9-2-5
04. I Dreamed It Was The End Of The World
05. Flight Of The Bumble Beast
06. Cut Loose
07. Mad Dog
08. Straight Between The Eyes
09. Wild Eyes
10. Kiss Of Death
11. Paper General

LP, colored red vinyl, printed innersleeves:

Side 1

01. Strength Of Steel
02. Concrete Jungle
03. 9-2-5
04. I Dreamed It Was The End Of The World
05. Flight Of The Bumble Beast
06. Cut Loose

Side 2

01. Mad Dog
02. Straight Between The Eyes
03. Wild Eyes
04. Kiss Of Death
05. Paper General

"Pound For Pound" track listing:

Digipak:

01. Blood On The Ice
02. Corporate Preacher
03. Toe Jam
04. Safe Sex
05. Where Does All The Money Go
06. Brain Burn
07. Senile King
08. Machine Gun
09. Fire In The Night
10. Cramps

LP, colored green vinyl, printed innersleeves:

Side 1

01. Blood On The Ice
02. Corporate Preacher
03. Toe Jam
04. Safe Sex

Side 2

01. Where Does All The Money Go
02. Brain Burn
03. Senile King
04. Machine Gun
05. Fire In The Night
06. Cramps

"Worth The Weight" track listing:

Digipak:

01. Infanticide
02. On The Way To Hell
03. Bushpig
04. Embalmer
05. Pow Wow
06. Sins Of The Flesh
07. A.Z. #85
08. Sadness / Love Me When I'm Dead

LP, colored orange vinyl, printed innersleeves:

Side 1

01. Infanticide
02. On The Way To Hell
03. Bushpig
04. Embalmer

Side 2

01. Pow Wow
02. Sins Of The Flesh
03. A.Z. #85
04. Sadness / Love Me When I'm Dead

The End Records will celebrate ANVIL's career with "Monument Of Metal: The Very Best Of Anvil", a 19-track career retrospective that will earn "must-own" and "must-hear" status for fans both fans new and old.

Um das 35-jährige Bühnenjubiläum von MOTÖRHEAD gebührend zu feiern, werden Motörhead Music / UDR / EMI am 18.November 2011 eine aufwendig gestaltete DVD Edition namens "The Wörld Is Ours Vol 1 – Everything Further Than Everyplace Else" auf den Markt schmeißen. Jetzt gibt es einen DVD Trailer und den kompletten Song "Killed By Death" zu bestaunen.

Gemixt hat Langzeit-Produzent Cameron Webb und "The Wörld Is Ours Vol 1" bietet von klassischem MOTÖRHEAD Stuff a la 'Overkill', 'Ace Of Spades' oder 'Killed By Death' auch so Perlen wie Liveversione von 'Over The Top' bzw. neueren Stuff wie 'I Know How To Die. Der Hauptteil besteht aus einem Livemitschnitt aus dem Teatro Caupolican in Chile’ welcher vno Banger Films und Sam Dunn (Iron Maiden Flight 666, Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage) produziert wurde. Darüberehinaus gibt es die Band live in New York’s Best Buy Theater und im Apollo in Manchester.


Another country, another town, another place and a sold-out crowd roars their approval. The greatest road warriors in rock once again prepare to bleed their sweat all over another stage. Lemmy steps up to the mike…

“WE ARE MOTÖRHEAD ...… AND WE PLAY ROCK'N'ROLL !”

Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide, has reissued the first six albums from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, packaged in deluxe gatefold sleeves. The first 1,000 copies of each title is being made available on limited-edition colored vinyl.

Featured titles:

* "Sonic Brew" (1999)
* "Stronger Than Death" (2000)
* "1919 Eternal" (2002)
* "The Blessed Hellride" (2003)
* "Hangover Music Vol. VI" (2004)
* "Mafia" (2005)

Legendary Florida death metal behemoths OBITUARY will embark on a short East Coast run of dates this November alongside DENIAL FIEND. The trek will commence on November 12 in Tampa, Florida and run through to November 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Commented OBITUARY guitarist Trevor Peres: "We are gonna rip out some old songs that we haven't played in ages during these shows!"

DENIAL FIEND's Terry Butler — who will be pulling double duty on this tour as a stand-in bassist for OBITUARY — had this to say about the upcoming jaunt: "First off we would like to thank OBITUARY for asking us to be part of their 'East Coast Possession Tour'; very cool indeed. We are very excited to finally playing some shows with the new lineup. Hope to see all you FIENDS at the shows crushing and tearing it up!!"

OBITUARY is currently writing material for the follow-up to the "Darkest Day" full-length CD, released in 2009 via Candlelight Records. "Our goal is to be in the studio by January or February and to release the album in May or June of 2012," said Peres. "Of course, the album will be followed up by a ton of tour dates. We will start out in Europe with the summer festival circuit, followed by a proper European tour package and then do a full North American tour in the fall of 2012."

In other news, OBITUARY is working on a new web site that will allow fans a more interactive experience. "We'll be able to have more direct, real-time communications with our fans through our web site utilizing audio, video, chat rooms, etc." Peres said. "We're working on making these features function on our website, but as soon as we are ready to go live we will make an announcement."

OBITUARY "East Coast Possession Tour" dates with DENIAL FIEND:

Nov. 12 - The Brass Mug - Tampa, FL
Nov. 14 - Sirens - St. Augustine, FL
Nov. 15 - C Level - Panama City, FL
Nov. 17 - Championship Sports Bar & Grill - Trenton, NJ
Nov. 18 - 42nd Street Rock House - Greensburg (Pittsburgh), PA
Nov. 19 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
Nov. 20 - The Casbah/Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
Nov. 21 - The Archive Gallery - Atlanta, GA

According to the Los Angeles Times, legendary rocker Alice Cooper will make a cameo in Johnny Depp's new vampire film. Alice plays himself in "Dark Shadows", which is set in 1972 — Depp's character, the recently revived vampire Barnabas Collins, hires the rock star to play a private ball at his seaside home in Maine. The Warner Bros. film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green and Helena Bonham Carter and is scheduled to reach theaters in May 2012.

AEROSMITH will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its iconic 1976 album, "Rocks", with a special edition release, due out in Japan on November 23. The release will coincide with AEROSMITH's fall tour through Japan, kicking off Tuesday, November 22 in Kanazawa.

"Rocks" 35th-anniversary deluxe edition will include:

* "Rocks" Japan-edition CD (jewel case with a replica of a golden spine onsert for Japanese LP sleeve)
* The first Japan tour program replica (28 pages)
* The first Japan tour poster replica (Nippon Budokan version)
* The first Japan tour ticket replica (from the first show at Gunma Sport Center)
* Japanese 7" singles' artwork replicas ("Home Tonight" / "Back In The Saddle" / "Last Child")
* Four postcards of photos from the "Rocks" era

All housed in a clear, plastic case

The raw and raucous "Rocks" is the fourth album by AEROSMITH, originally released on May 3, 1976. The LP — which featured such stand-out tracks like "Back In The Saddle", "Rats In The Cellar", "Sick As A Dog" and "Nobody's Fault" — peaked at No. 3 in the U.S., No. 14 in Canada and No. 46 in Sweden.

According to Reuters, shock rocker Marilyn Manson has been voted the world's creepiest celebrity in a survey conducted by E-Poll Market Research ahead of the U.S. Halloween holiday on October 31.

E-Poll surveyed 1,100 people who ranked celebrities between 1-100, with the lowest scores highlighting celebrities that were more negatively portrayed and disliked. The "Creepiest Celebrities" list is derived from the survey as voters selected "creepy" from 46 attribute options for each celebrity.

Following is a list of the top 10 "Creepy" celebrities in order and their percentage of creepiness.

01. Marilyn Manson (69%)
02. Casey Anthony (57%)
03. O.J. Simpson (56%)
04. Spencer Pratt (49%)
05. Nadya Suleman (41%)
06. Charlie Sheen (34%)
06. Eliot Spitzer (34%)
08. Woody Allen (31%)
08. Tim Burton (31%)
10. Jesse James (30%)

LAMB OF GOD have completed work on their yet untitled new album, due in early 2012 via Epic Records.

Drummer Chris Adler states: "The album is done. Details coming soon. The first set of invitees have been brought in to listen (no press copies kids), and the response is fantastic. Press has begun for the release and the tours we have coming in 2012. We've made it this far."

During their 2012 world tour, Lamb Of God, in connection with Epic Records and 914 Films, will be shooting a feature film documenting fans and their personal stories of how they use Lamb Of God's music to cope with their everyday lives.

Vocalist Andy Biersack of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES broke his nose during the band's concert in Luxembourg Wednesday night (October 26). As a result, the group has been forced to put all of its previously announced European shows on hold until further notice.

Writing on Twitter, Andy said, "For those asking, during last night's show I broke my nose down the center, splitting the bone. . . I apologize and promise to do my best to recover. Excruciating pain and it's my own damn stage antics fault. I promise to try my best to heal quickly."

A photo of Biersack's injuries, as posted on the singer's Twitter account, can be seen below.

Biersack broke three ribs on June 18 after trying to jump onto a stage from a 15-foot balcony during the band's concert at Hot Topic in Hollywood, California. Despite the injury, the frontman returned to the stage and finished the gig.

After releasing audio snippets, behind the scenes photos and additional online teasers, TESSERACT has finally revealed the long awaited new music video for the track 'Eden'. Though 'Eden' was originally on the band's debut album One , this rendition is a newly re-recorded version with vocalist Elliot Coleman. Directed by Ganesh Rao (EMPYREAN), the video flows perfectly with the calming yet complex progressive metal arrangement.

Maldives-based death/black metallers NOTHNEGAL have set "Decadence" as the title of their full-length debut, due on January 20, 2012 (January 24 in the U.S.) 2012 via Season Of Mist. The CD was mixed by Greg Reely (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, DEVIN TOWNSEND) and Ahti Kortelainen (SENTENCED, SONATA ARCTICA).

Commented NOTHNEGAL guitarist Hilarl: "'Decadence' is NOTHNEGAL's first official studio release and the first release featuring the current lineup, with Fufu handling both the guitar and vocal duties, Marco on keyboards and Kevin on drums

"The writing process of 'Decadence' began in summer 2010 and has been quite a challenge for us as we have taken time to do a lot of experimentation on the sound shifting more towards thrash and progressive metal with industrial elements making it entirely different from the sound we had on our 2009 four-track demo, 'Antidote Of Realism'. With a completely new and original sound and attitude we feel like we starting again from scratch as we believe NOTHNEGAL have finally discovered its sound with 'Decadence'."

According to CNN, KISS lead singer Paul Stanley underwent successful surgery for "recurring vocal cord issues" Tuesday that the musician said Wednesday "come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll."

His doctors say Stanley, who's been touring and recording with KISS for nearly 40 years, will make a "swift and complete" recovery, according to a statement from his publicist.

"I hold myself to a higher standard than others do," Stanley said. "With that in mind, I wanted to remedy a few minor issues that come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll."

Out on the German label Out Of Line on November 18th is the newest Blutengel album "Nachtbringer". The album will be released in 3 different formats, as regular CD and as two limited editions in different packaging. The regular version comes in a jewel box and contains 8 all new 'odes to the night' as the label puts it. To top things off, the CD also contains 3 unreleased demos and a live version of the group's hit "Black Roses".

The first limited editon comes as CD-sized digipak, including a full length live DVD, featuring a recording of the group's recent "Tränenherz"-tour plus lots of backstage extras. The second limited edition has the same contents as the one above, but comes in a DVD-sized cardboard digibox (A5).

Pomona, California thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD have announced the addition of bassist Jessie Sanchez to the group's ranks. He replaces former BONDED BY BLOOD bassist Jerry Garcia, who left the band earlier this year.

The new BONDED BY BLOOD lineup is writing songs for a new album, which is tentatively due to be recorded in early 2012.

Commented the band: "We are thrilled to announce that our good friend Jessie Sanchez has joined the BONDED BY BLOOD family! It was a long and devious search to find the right dude for the job, but we are proud to have him in the band slapping the bass for us! Album #3 is sounding killer so far and we can't wait to hit the studio sometime in January!"

A photo of the new BONDED BY BLOOD lineup can be seen below (left to right: Mauro Gonzalez [vocals], Carlos Regalado [drums], Jessie Sanchez [bass], Juan Juarez [guitars]).

German modern metallers DEADLOCK and have parted ways with vocalist Johannes Prem. A replacement singer has been recruited and his identity will be revealed soon.

Commented Prem: "After over 15 years of heavy music and being one of the founding members of DEADLOCK, it is time to start a new chapter in my life.

"It was not an easy decision for me to split ways with my longtime friends but as life goes on, everybody has to learn where to set his priorities. Having a great job and a perfect little family, there is simply not enough time to give DEADLOCK the attention and time it deserves.

"So it is time to say a big thank you to all the people I met during that time and to all those friends that will always be part of my life. DEADLOCK, to me, always was so much more than just music, it was all about a strong message, a lifestyle and being on the road and party with friends, but times are changing and so I will search for new ways to give my thoughts and emotions a voice.

"It was a great time to be on the road with best friends, sharing so many funny moments we will laugh about for the rest of our lifes (Tobi and Gert know what I talk about), having a musical genius that gave my lyrics the base (thanks for that, Sebastian), having a beautiful voice on my side, that became more and more to the DEADLOCK trademark (thanks, Sabine). And thanks to all the people that worked for or with us troughout those years.

"All the best to the new DEADLOCK team. I will never forget those years."

Reunited U.K. rockers WOLFSBANE — featuring former IRON MAIDEN frontman Blaze Bayley — have set "Wolfsbane Save The World" as the title of their new album. The CD will be available from Wolfsbanehms.com as well as via the merchandise stand on the band's upcoming tour.

"Wolfsbane Save The World" track listing:

01. Blue Sky
02. Teacher
03. Buy My Pain
04. Starlight
05. Smoke And Red Light
06. Illusion Of Love
07. Live Before I Die
08. Who Are You Now
09. Everybody's Looking For Something Baby
10. Child Of The Sun
11. Did It For The Money

DEAD TO THIS WORLD — the speed/thrash/black metal project led by former IMMORTAL bassist Iscariah — has inked a deal with Soulseller Records. The band's new mini-album, "Sacrifice", will be released on December 16. This effort features close to 30 minutes of all-devouring darkness and shall be followed by a full-length album in 2012.

"We are very pleased with the agreement with Soulseller and feel we have found mutual enthusiasm through them," stated Iscariah. "We are ready once again and nothing will stand in our way. Let it be known."

"Sacrifice" was recorded and produced by the DEAD TO THIS WORLD bandmembers themselves. The result is "a foul and untamed force which has left them armed, hungry and ready to kill," according to a press release.

AEROSMITH returned to the stage last night (Wednesday, October 26) at the Jockey Club in Asuncion, Paraguay, a day after singer Steven Tyler fell in his hotel bathroom, hitting his face and losing two teeth after he apparently became dizzy due to gastrointestinal problems. He suffered cuts and broke two teeth, forcing a one-day delay in a concert in the Paraguayan capital.

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry tweeted after the show, "Steven even played harp with his busted lip. My mind was blown. He put on one of his best shows ever. AEROSMITH rocks on. Gotta hand it to Steven for playing the show tonight considering how sick was from food poisoning the night before. He's amazing."

Check out photos of the concert at DailyMail.co.uk.

AEROSMITH's setlist was as follows:

01. Draw The Line
02. Same Old Song and Dance
03. Mama Kin
04. Janie's Got a Gun
05. Livin' On The Edge
06. Joey Kramer Drum Solo
07. Rag Doll
08. Amazing
09. What It Takes
10. Last Child
11. Stop Messing Around (FLEETWOOD MAC cover)
12. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
13. Cryin'
14. Sweet Emotion

Encore:

15. Dream On
16. Love in an Elevator
17. Walk This Way

EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar), who in 2009 formed a soundalike band called WE ARE THE FALLEN with other former EVANESCENCE members (John LeCompt on guitar and Rocky Gray on drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson and bassist Marty O'Brien (DISTURBED, KELLY CLARKSON, STATIC-X, METHODS OF MAYHEM, TOMMY LEE), has posted a video message in which he praised the new EVANESCENCE album.

Norwegian progressive/psychedelic black metallers ENSLAVED are the recepients of this year's Norwegian Artists And Songwriters Association honorary award. The award will be presented to the band by the Norwegian minister of culture Anniken Huitfeldt on Monday, October 31.

ENSLAVED has received four Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards), toured the U.S., Europe and Asia. In addition to the bandmembers' musical achievements, their interest, dedication and contribution to the Norwegian music industry was a significant reason for them receiving the Norwegian Artists And Songwriters Association award.
The Norwegian Artists And Songwriters Association honorary award is handed out, for the 10th time, by a jury consisting of the board at the Norwegian Artists And Songwriters Association. The award prize is a glass microphone made by glass artist Camilla Prytz, and the inscription reads as follows: "The prize is presented to a person or group that has done a significant effort to promote Norwegian music within the genres of which the Norwegian Artists And Songwriters Association represent; Pop / Rock / Related."

Previous winners:

2001 NORA BROCKSTEDT
2003 JAHN TEIGEN
2004 ÅGE ALEKSANDERSEN
2005 JAN EGGUM
2006 BJØRN EIDSVÅG
2007 ANNE GRETE PREUS
2008 HENNING KVITNES
2009 MARIT LARSEN
2010 HELLBILLIES