Author: Andrew Bansal

Forbidden and SpiralArms guitarist Craig Locicero has just posted the following info regarding the upcoming album by Geoff Tate’s version of Queensrÿche. The album now includes contributions from him along with drummer Paul Bostaph, Y&T’s Dave Meniketti and others. Meanwhile the official lineup of the band (photo above) has Tate along with bassist Rudy Sarzo, guitarist Kelly Gray, keyboardist Randy Gane and new additions, guitarist Robert Sarzo and drummer Simon Wright. Continue reading “Craig Locicero & Paul Bostaph To Feature On Geoff Tate’s Queensrÿche Album”

New York death metal band Suffocation have announced their ‘Despise The World’ North American tour. Support will come from Exhumed, Jungle Rot, Rings Of Saturn and Admiron, along with Lord Of War on select West Coast shows. The dates are as below: Continue reading “Suffocation Announces North American Tour”

Machine Head have announced that they are parting ways with their bassist Adam Duce (2nd from right in the picture above). Below is their official statement: Continue reading “Machine Head Parts Ways With Bassist Adam Duce”

Suicidal Tendencies have announced dates for the first leg of their ‘Slam City’ tour. They will also be released a new album soon. Details for the album will be announced on March 13th. The tour will also have D.R.I. on the bill for shows from April 16th to 28th, and Sick Of It Alll wll join the lineup for shows on April 19th to 21st, 24th and then from April 30th to the end of the tour on May 12th. Wake The Dead will be the opening act on the whole tour. Continue reading “Suicidal Tendencies Announce US Tour With D.R.I. and Sick Of It All”

New York death metal legends IMMOLATION have announced Kingdom of Conspiracy as the title of their upcoming ninth full-length album. The follow up to their 2010 release, Majesty and Decay, will be released on May 14^th in North America both digitally and physically via Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded at Sound Studios in Millbrook, NY with longtime producer Paul Orofino, and mixed and mastered once again by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION). Continue reading “Immolation: New Album Title & Release Date Announced”

Slayer and Philm drummer Dave Lombardo will not be part of Slayer’s upcoming Australia tour, and has released the following detailed statement on his facebook fan page, explaining why. He has also changed the cover photo and profile photo on the fan page to pitch black. Continue reading “Dave Lombardo Not Part Of Slayer’s Australia Tour; Releases Statement”