SPLATTERED MERMAIDS, the Swedish death/grind band featuring members of DERANGED and VISCERAL BLEEDING, has issued the following update:

"We're busy writing new songs for our second full-length album, title to be announced very soon! At this moment we have 10 new songs and a couple more to do! We're very excited to get this out, and the songs has a good mix of what SPLATTERED MERMAIDS is known for; chunky pounding brutality and breakdown mosh parts!"

SPLATTERED MERMAIDS is:

Johan Bergström - Vocals
Johan Hallberg - Guitar
Martin Schönherr - Drums
Martin Eklöv - Bass

SPLATTERED MERMAIDS is working on its first-ever DVD. The disc will include live footage, studio/tour material as well as "other goodies." According to the band, "There is so much material that it could easily fill 10 DVDs but that will not happen, it will be one or two discs filled with the best live stuff and the funniest tour/studio/backstage memories."

The band's latest album, "Stench of Flesh", was released in March 2008 via the Czech label Bizarre Leprous Production.

"Overkill Exposure", the new video from the veteran Christian metal act LIVING SACRIFICE, can be viewed below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). The clip's director, Michael Dalton, told Noisecreep about the video, "As [vocalist Bruce Fitzhugh] explained 'Overkill Exposure' to me, he wanted to make sure I understood the song dealt with some dark content. The message he was portraying on this song was that the dark/evil things we expose ourselves to open us up to more darkness and evil ... The more time I spend watching episodes of murder mysteries, the more I will begin to be opened up to the evil in the world around, and even in myself."

Dalton continued, "When I set out to make this video, I wanted to make sure nothing was pretty and everything had a very eerie feel. What we ended up getting out of that was a story of a man being filled with images of substance abuse, suicide and murder, all heralded in by a raging LIVING SACRIFICE.

"This song hits like a freight train, and the video may require a couple watches to really grasp all of it. But what I hope the viewer walks away with is that we see the lines blurred between fiction and reality for our character — and that maybe if we look close enough, we can see our media intake doing the same for ourselves. "

"Overkill Exposure" comes off LIVING SACRIFICE's latest full-length album, "The Infinite Order", which sold around 2,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 4 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

British heavy metal legends SAXON are seeking a suitable record label to release the band's new album, which is currently being recorded. The follow-up to 2009's "Into The Labyrinth" (SPV/Steamhammer), will feature at least one special guest.

In other news, SAXON frontman Biff Byford met Lady Gaga backstage at the American pop singer's recent concert in England. Byford writes on SAXON's official web site, "Got passes to see Lady Gaga for my daughter, but she couldn't go so I went with our agent, Steve. As we walked backstage, we met the manager of heavy metal DJ Lady Starlight and a couple of members of the support act SEMI-PRECIOUS WEAPONS and they invited us back to the dressing room for a drink. As we drained our glasses, we said thanks and say hello to Lady Gaga from us.

"The show was great, [and] we went off to the backstage bar for another drink. Suddenly Lady Starlight came in and said that Lady Gaga would like to meet us. Tthen we had a fantastic 50 minutes with Miss Gaga, who is a massive heavy rock fan and SAXON fan talking everything rock. She's a great lady and it was a great privilege to meet her."

SAXON had a busy year, which included performing a blinding set at Download in June, where to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Monsters of Rock show, they played their legendary "Wheels of Steel" album in its entirety for the first time ever.

As is becoming an almost yearly custom for SAXON, they will perform at the 02 Shepherds Bush Empire in London on St. Georges Day, April 23, which promises to be a loud, rocking celebration of England's patron saint's day.

SAXON's last album, "Into The Labyrinth", sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD debuted at No. 29 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200. The CD was recorded at the Twilight Hall in Krefeld, Germany, under the direction of Charlie Bauerfeind.

HARDROCK ALLSTARS, the new "supergroup" featuring Jaime St. James (BLACK 'N BLUE), Juan Croucier (ex-RATT), Jon E. Love (LOVE/HATE) and Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE), has uploaded a two-minute promotional video. Check it out below. According to a press release, the band "plays a refreshing mix of hard rock, pop and metal from the '70s and '80s. They have paid meticulous attention to the detail of the songs, and have a 'take-no-prisoners' attitude to their live performances."

"We have taken our time in selecting classic hard rock songs that have not been over played by other bands and also mixed in some of the biggest hits from our personal bands; current and past," Croucier said. "This is an authentic lineup of seasoned veterans, the kind of band that you would have seen in the early '80s playing the Hollywood clubs of the day and we perform on stage like everything depends on it."

HARDROCK ALLSTARS made its live debut at Club Vodka's eight-year celebration at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. "This being our first time on stage, from my point of view, we tore the roof off the place," St. James said. "If this is any indication of what's to come, get ready for an ass-kicking."

Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER will release their fifth album, "Beast", on February 22, 2011 via Roadrunner Records,. The CD was recorded at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) and was mixed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) at his Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England. The band recorded 14 songs during the "Beast" sessions, with 12 tracks making the standard version of the CD and all 14 songs appearing on the special edition, which also comes with a bonus DVD. The special edition includes the band's documentary "You May Know Us From The Stage" (shot by filmmaker Daniel J. Burke, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne) and official music videos spanning DEVILDRIVER's career thus far.

"Beast" special edition track listing:

01. Dead To Rights (4:53)
02. Bring The Fight (To The Floor) (3:33)
03. Hardened (5:46)
04. Shitlist (4:04)
05. Talons Out (Teeth Sharpened) (4:20)
06. You Make Me Sick (5:18)
07. Coldblooded (4:06)
08. Blur (4:58)
09. The Blame Game (4:00)
10. Black Soul Choir (16 HORSEPOWER cover) (5:07)
11. Crowns Of Creation (4:55)
12. Lend Myself To The Night (4:01)

Bonus tracks:

13. Lost
14. Fortune Favors The Brave
15. Grinfucked (live)

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum is putting the finishing touches on the new album from Cherie Currie (THE RUNAWAYS), tentatively due next spring. The CD will feature additional contributions from Nick Maybury (PERRY FARRELL, MINK) and Grant Fitzpatrick (MINK) and is described by Sorum as "a very rock and roll record" featuring "great tones in a classic sense." Sorum says, "[We] have 11 tracks [recorded], some overdubs and vocals to do and maybe two more after the New Year. [Then we will] mix, master and get [the album] out to the world." He adds, "[it's] a great rock n' roll record, I must say. Many guests as well to be included."

At the end of August, Sorum and Currie were interviewed by Kade of the Los Angeles radio station 98.7 FM. You can now listen to the chat in three parts below.

Sorum performed with Currie when she supported her former THE RUNAWAYS bandmate Joan Jett and THE BLACKHEARTS on August 11 at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California as part of this year's Orange County Fair. Joining Sorum in Cherie's backing group were Maybury, Fitzpatrick and Cherie's son, Jake Hayes, on guitar and vocals.

"Broken Hero", the new Marcos Morales-directed video from Carlsbad, New Mexico-based metallers KRYOBURN, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "Three Years Eclipsed", which was produced by vocalist/guitarist Todd Brashear and KRYOBURN at the KryoLab in Carlsbad and was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (HALFORD, THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, SICK OF IT ALL, AUGUST BURNS RED) at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark. The artwork was created by Bill Reid and can be viewed below.

"Three Years Eclipsed" track listing:

01. Broken Hero
02. Burning The Doubt
03. Event Horizon
04. Slaughtered With Lies
05. Introspective
06. Season Of Suicide
07. Reinvention
08. Mortal Instinct
09. The Sickening

Radio Metal has issued an interview with MOTÖRHEAD's Phil Campbell. Notably, Phil strongly expresses his discontent towards Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch film makers:

Q: You and Mikkey rarely appear in the movie. How come? You’ve been his bandmates for so long…

A: "Speak to the movie people! That’s what we’re pissed off about. They spent three years following me around and Mikkey around, all of us, you know, three fucking years and the biggest shot they got of me is laying down to sleep in the bus with Familly Guy on the TV! (Laughs) The movie’s about Lem but it’s really insulting to us. What a bunch of cunts!"

On an other subject, Phil reveals that the next Motörhead album might be a cover album: "I had the idea to do an acoustic album. We might also do a cover album. Our next album might be this album of cover. We’ve done loads of these. We’ve done 'Cat Scratch Fever', we’ve done 'Shoot ‘Em Down' by TWISTED SISTER, 'Hellraiser' by OZZY, 'God Save The Queen' by the SEX PISTOLS, we got 'Rockaway Beach' by the RAMONES and more. But this album is just an idea for the future, we don’t know yet what’s going to be on it."

Phil also talks about the book he just began to write: "I’m doing my book at the moment; it’s going to contain a lot of funny stories. It’s a book about all the fucking unbelievable shit that goes down on the road ! (Laughs) Funny stuff, yeah. It’s not going to be about my life’s story, that’s boring! But we don’t know yet when it’s going to be released. We’re starting it now but I guess we can expect it to be out in about three years."

New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have finished recording their new album at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida for a March 4, 2011 European and March 22, 2011 North American release via Nuclear Blast Records. The as-yet-untitled CD (the previously announced title "My Life, My Way" has now apparently been scrapped) features 13 new powerful and anthemic songs laid down by Erik Rutan (MADBALL, GOATWHORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, etc.) under the watchful guide of producer Freddy Cricien of MADBALL. The record was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (SEPULTURA, SUFFOCATION, UNEARTH) in New Windsor, New York.

Commented AGNOSTIC FRONT vocalist Roger Miret: "After all is said and done, we are amazed on how great our new record turned out! It's by far our catchiest record to date and it's going to make everyone want to sing along for sure. Freddy killed it on the production end, just capturing that hardcore vibe that only he can get out of AGNOSTIC FRONT. The boys all put nothing but passion into the songs, and Erik Rutan just dialed it all in to make AGNOSTIC FRONT sound as natural and as organic as ever. This one will definitely be a classic once it's heard worldwide!"

According to The Pulse Of Radio, VELVET REVOLVER is apparently circling a new vocalist to finally replace singer Scott Weiland, more than two years after the band fired the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman over his erratic behavior. Drummer Matt Sorum told The Pulse Of Radio that after several more auditions the group has finally zeroed in on someone. "We got somebody that we're really liking a lot," he said. "We can't make the announcement yet because we're 'dating,' you know. We haven't consummated the relationship, we haven't sat down this gentleman and made the agreement together, but we're very excited and I think this could be a real turning point for the band. And I know it's been like this long-winded 'oh, VELVET REVOLVER this, VELVET REVOLVER that,' you know — we're tired of it, believe me. But we don't have the ability to just jump out there with any singer. We can't do it."

Sorum added that the potential new singer was a "known guy" who was "younger and stronger."

Long-running U.S. metallers OMEN have parted ways with singer George Call (also a member of the power metal band ASKA).

Commented OMEN mainman/guitarist Kenny Powell: "I loved George singing for OMEN [and] I have great respect for him. However, I made a commitment to OMEN and myself three years ago to try and do the final three OMEN records equal to the first three. I was 53 at the time, I am now 56 and want to accomplish every thing possible before my skills start to diminish. At this rate I will get my first social security check before I finish a new OMEN record. It is simply not acceptable for me to wait any longer. . . At this point in time I must put OMEN above anything else.

"The new record is finally moving forward, and the great thing for me is that it is going to be even better than I thought possible. Matt Story is doing the vocals. He was the person that I wanted all along, [but] it was not possible because of other commitments. He has a great voice and has time to do the OMEN CD now. He has been here every time I have asked and busted his ass to three and four in the morning without a single complaint.

"I honestly feel that 'Hammer Damage' will shock the metal world.

"Look for the new CD by early spring, and then we can start touring again. I think Greece should be the first stop!"

OMEN in 2008 released a live album, "Into the Arena: 20 Years Live", which contained previously unreleased recordings of the band's original lineup.

On December 1st, 2010, Dunbar Entertainment released A Very Merry X-MASS EP, an exclusive two song Christmas CD featuring 'Jingle Bell Rock' and 'Grown Up Christmas List'. All proceeds from the sales of the CD were used to purchase thousands of dollars of toys that were donated to the Toys For Tots Foundation and were dropped off at various locations the past few weeks. The biggest drop off was today December 20th at the Burlington, MA Central Street Fire Department. Once the band learned of the very horrible act of stolen toys that took place at the local Toys For Tots Warehouse in Burlington, MA.

MASS have had numerous accomplishments over the years, but most notably is the selling of over a half million albums. In 1985, Mass was signed to RCA records and released the album, New Birth. The single, 'Do You Love Me', was number one for over six weeks at many radio stations along the east coast. The video for that single was also in rotation on MTV and hit the Billboard charts. During the 1980’s, Mass went on to release Take You Home and Voices In The Night, which was produced by Michael Sweet of STRYPER. These albums have been re-released on Retrospect Records. In July 2007, Mass released their comeback album, Crack Of Dawn on Escape Music.

2010 has been a very productive year for the band. In May, the band released its new studio album Sea Of Black via Escape Music. The band played several successful shows in support of Sea of Black, most notably the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, MA along side such classic rock legends as the SCORPIONS, CINDERELLA, Vince Neil of MÖTLEY CRÜE, and KIX. Mass also performed to a sold-out crowd at the legendary Regent Theater in their home state of Massachusetts, which was filmed for a DVD to be released by Dunbar Entertainment in early 2011. Most recently, Retroactive Records released the band’s long-lost A&M Records release, Fighter and also reissued the band’s 84 Unchained EP.

Artillery, one of the best thrash metal bands around, is currently working in Medley Studios, Denmark on the follow-up to their highly acclaimed album “When Death Comes” (2009). The new material entitled “My Blood” will be released by Metal Mind Productions in March 2011.

So far Artillery recorded 14 songs - 10 brand new tracks, a remake of “Ain´t Giving In” (from 1992´s "Mind Factory" demo) and 3 bonus tracks which are all new versions of timeless classics from the 1985’s album “Fear of Tomorrow” ("The Eternal War", "The Almighty", "Show Your Hate").

Soren Adamsen, Artillery’s vocalist, revealed a few titles of the new tracks. He also described the lyrics for those tracks:

1. “The Great Satan” – it’s a song about the decadence of the western society and evil empires all around the world.
2. “Monster” - a song about serial killers. None in particular.
3. “Death is an Illusion” - a track about life and death.
4. “The End of Eternity”- dealing with depression and thoughts about starting a new life.
5. “Mi Sangre” – it’s about my son. It’s a 7 and a half-minute song, almost an epic endeavor.
6. “Concealed in the Dark” - two words - David Sharp. Go search for it on the internet, it’s an interesting story.
7. “Dark Days” – it’s about the change in the climate.
8. “Warrior Blood” - a song about fighting. Soldiers, prize-fighters, people who are struggling with deadly diseases.

What can we expect from the musical side of the new album? Guitarist Michael Stützer says: “The sound is a bit more heavy than it was on ‘When Death Comes’. The music is a mixture of our previous albums ‘When Death Comes’ and ‘By Inheritance’, with a slight touch of ‘Terror Squad’ and ‘Fear of Tomorrow’ with some oriental pieces.” Producer Søren Andersen added: "There is an almost rock´n roll feeling in some of the songs".

The release date of "My Blood" is set for 9th March 2011 in Japan (via Kings Records), 21st March 2011 in Europe and 5th April 2011 in USA (via MVD). Full details to be announced soon.

"Dimmu Borgir", the new video from Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's ninth album, "Abrahadabra", which sold 9,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 42 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "In Sorte Diaboli", opened with 14,000 units back in May 2007 to debut at No. 43. This was more than double the 6,400 first-week tally achieved by its predecessor, "Death Cult Armageddon", which came out in September 2003 and landed at position No. 169 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Austrian symphonic melodic metallers SERENITY will release their third album, "Death & Legacy", on February 25, 2010 via Napalm Records. The CD was produced by Oliver Philipps, Jan Vacik, Thomas Buchberger and Georg Neuhauser and it features guest appearances by Ailyn (SIRENIA), Amanda Somerville (AVANTASIA, EPICA, KISKE/SOMERVILLE) and Charlotte Wessels (DELAIN). The album was mixed and mastered by Jan Vacik at Dreamsound Studios in Munich, Germany. The artwork was created by Stefan Heilemann (LEAVES' EYES, ATROCITY, SONS OF SEASONS) and it "represents the historical based concept dealing with famous characters such as Galileo Galilei, Sir Francis Drake, Marco Polo and many more," acording to the band. "An angel of of death holding the book of time, symbolizing their legacy."

"Death & Legacy" track listing:

01. Set Sail To… (intro)
02. New Horizons
03. The Chevalier
04. Far From Home
05. Heavenly Mission
06. Prayer (interlude)
07. State Of Siege
08. Changing Fate
09. When Canvas Starts To Burn
10. Serenade Of Flames
11. Youngest Of Widows (limited edition only)
12. Below Eastern Skies (interlude)
13. Beyond Desert Sands
14. To India's Shores (limited edition only)
15. Lament (interlude)
16. My Legacy

Commented the band: "SERENITY found the perfect female counterpart to leadsinger Georg Neuhauser for a song called 'The Chevalier' dealing with Giacomo Casanova. Ailyn from famous Norwegian band SIRENIA sings this duet and will also star as a main character in the upcoming SERENITY music video, ready to launch in January. On the album Ailyn is joined by Charlotte Wessels from Dutch band DELAIN and Amanda Somerville, fairly well known for her appearances on AVANTASIA, EPICA, KISKE... All of them have absolutely beautiful voices and bring a new nuance to this all new SERENITY experience."

In other news, SERENITY has announced the addition of bassist Fabio D'Amore (PATHOSRAY, FAIRYLAND) to the group's ranks.

"Hesitate", the new video from STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT members Corey Taylor (vocals) and Jim Root (guitar) — can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on September 20 in Los Angeles with director Paul Brown (JACK WHITE/ALICIA KEYS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, JOHN MAYER) and directing collective Beta Movement/Skulley FX. Taylor previously stated about the clip, "[It] should come out pretty amazing. [I am] super-stoked. This will be THE video of our career."

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY), Jason Graham, former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, and newly added vocalist Al Osta (a.k.a. The Syrian Destroyer), will release a brand new EP, "Nestless And Wild" (formerly "Black Bullets"), in January 2011 via Doomentia Records.

The track listing for the EP is as follows:

01. Stampede Of Skeletons
02. Breaking The Lord
03. Shoot The Wounded
04. The Wires Will Kill You

Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will release their fourth album, "Delta", on February 25, 2011 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded Dreamscape Studios in Munich, Germany and marks the debut of the band's new singer, Maxi Nil, who joined the group last year. Working songtitles set to appear on the album include "Aeon", "Memento", "Reflections", "Gravitate Towards Fatality", "New Dawn" and "Beyond Horizon - The Poem Pt. II".

Back in December of 2008, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry recorded a cover version of "Run Rudolph Run". This year you can listen to a remix of that recording.

"This is my favorite Christmas song and one I've always wanted to cover," Perry said. "I was in the studio working anyway and when I couldn't find my copy of the CD, I decided to just give the song a try. Four hours later, we had the song and decided to give it away.

"I hope everyone enjoys it and this makes the holidays a little happier this year."

Perry recorded "Run Rudolph Run" at his Boston home studio with Boneyard studio engineer Paul Santo on drums and piano on the track.

Reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED are looking for a "killer guitarist and bass player." All applicants "must be professional, down to work, [and] able to practice in the Los Angeles area three times per week." Interested parties can contact POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra by email at jeffbecerra@live.com. Serious inquiries only please. The first round of try-outs will be held in February.

POSSESSED's most recent lineup featured sole original member Becerra (vocals) backed by musicians from California's SADISTIC INTENT.

Polish progressive metal/rock outfit QUBE has signed a deal with Electrum Production for the European release of its second album, "Incubate". The CD was recorded early this year in Mantis Studio and was released in Poland in the second part of 2010. The album received very positive feedback and the band decided to present its music to wider audience. Thanks to Twilight Vertrieb distribution, "Incubate" will be released Europe-wide on January 21, 2011.

Originating from Lublin, this five-piece mixes progressive and technical elements with hardcore, energetic nu-metal, psychodelic artrock atmosphere, complex shapes and sometimes even funk.

"Incubate" track listing:

01. Nothing
02. Mantis
03. Obsession
04. In The Name Of God
05. Blame
06. Way To Nowhere

Relapse Records is currently offering a free, 26 track digital label sampler online now exclusively via the label's Facebook page. The sampler includes DEATH's song "Scavenger Of Human Sorrow" (previously unreleased). A complete track listing can be found below.

*=previously unreleased track*

1. BARONESS - "Swollen and Halo"
2. RED FANG - "Number Thirteen"*
3. BLACK TUSK - "Embrace The Madness"
4. REVOCATION - "ReaniManiacs"
5. OBSCURA - "Incarnated"
6. ABYSMAL DAWN "In Service of Time"*
7. CEPHALIC CARNAGE - "When I Arrive"
8. DYING FETUS - "Descend Into Depravity"
9. MISERY INDEX - "The Spectator"
10. BLACK ANVIL - "Scalping"
11. TOMBS - "Merrimack"
12. HOWL - "Heavenless"
13. KINGDOM OF SORROW - "God's Law In The Devil's Land"
14. TOXIC HOLOCAUST - "Nuke The Cross"
15. NOISEAR - Global Warning*
16. MURDER CONSTRUCT - "End of An Error"
17. KILL THE CLIENT - "Vicious Slaughter"
18. AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED - "Agorapocalypse Now"
19. BRUTAL TRUTH - "Get A Therapist... Spare The World"
20. ROYAL THUNDER - "Mouth of Fire"
21. TITAN - "Wooded Altar Beyond The Wander"
22. MOSE GIGANTICUS -"The Great Deceiver"
23. CIRCLE OF ANIMALS - "No Faith"
24. COUGH - "Crippled Wizard"
25. HORSEBACK - "Invokation"
26. DEATH - Scavenger Of Human Sorrow (re-master)*

The new Last Autumn's Dream album titled Yes, has just been released in Japan, with the following track listing: 1 I've Fallen Into You 2 The Sound Of A Heartbreak 3 Another Night 4 Fool's Game 5 If I Could Change The World 6 To Be With You 7 Michelle Don`t Live Here No More 8 In This Thing Too Deep 9 Still Standin' Where Ya Left Me 10 Kissin' Goodbye My Tears 11 Survivor 12 I Forgive You 13 Alive.
There is as yet, no word on a European release date. Stay tuned.

Pete Hammoura, ex-drummer and founding member of the South Carolina death metal band NILE, has launched a new project called PSYCHO SPOON. The group, whose musical style is described by Pete as "raw rock and roll [and] not death metal," is preparing to hit the studio with producer Karl Sanders (NILE guitarist/vocalist) to begin recording its debut CD for a 2011 release.

PSYCHO SPOON was formed in the fall of 2009 by longtime friends and musical collaborators Rick Ballenger (vocals) and Hammoura. They had a clear vision of what they wanted to accomplish with this band, and that was to play rock and roll from the heart. They immediately went to work auditioning players. The lineup was soon rounded out by Gene Jewell (guitar) and Justin Bond (bass). Collaboration ensued and five songs were written in a short period of time, at which point the band entered the studio to lay down the tracks. To perform live shows, the band knew they needed a second guitarist to fill out the sound — this is where Matt Nations stepped into the picture.

PSYCHO SPOON's goal as a band is to continue writing songs and playing to live audiences as often as possible because they are very much a live audience band. You'll be able to tell that they love what they do from the moment they hit the stage. Their purpose is "to lay down pure, live rock and roll!"