Well now, we have a few things you might be interested in. Many stories of mishaps and the like have come across this desk in the last few days, so here is the latest metal news for you. Upsetting news from Testament. Chuck Billy has been diagnosed with cancer. For more information, scroll down to the "Testament" logo. Also, Chuck Shuldiner, the undisputed "Father of Death" has again been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Click on the "Control Denied" logo for more info.
SEPULTURA,Brazil's most famous metal export has split with Roadrunner
Records -although an official statement has not been issued, a report at
sepultribe.com indicates that the band left because they were unhappy with
the support they have received from the label over the last couple of years, ie, since Max left
InVOIVOD news,
rumors are flying that bassist Jason Newsted (Flotsam & Jetsam, Metallica)
has joined the band
BIOHAZARD, the Brooklyn act has signed on with Sanctuary Records for the September
release of 'Uncivilization'
ANATHEMA bass player Dave Pybus has left the band without official explanation - Dave
is currently touring the US as a session bassist for Cradle of Filth - the
band's next release 'A Fine Day to Exit' is scheduled for a September 11
release through Music For Nations in Europe and Koch Records in North
America
NECROPHAGIAtwo band members have been added: keyboardist Opal Enthroned (Viking Crown,
Southern Isolation) as our keyboardist and second guitarist Frediablo
(Gorelord) - the next album titled 'Harvest Ritual' will be out next year on
Season of Mist / Renegade
LORD GORE, the Portland, Oregon deathgore act has been picked up by Razorback Records
SKINLAB, has set up a toll free phone number for you to call in and speak your piece - all forms of expression are welcome - the band will select their favorite messages and include them as a bonus track on their upcoming album 'The Revolting Room' - the revolt hotline: 1-888-294-1342
SHADOWS FALLtemporary drummer Derek Kerswill will sit behind the kit for upcoming shows
including the Beast Feast in Yokahama, Japan and scattered North American
dates - the band is currently putting together a Japanese-only EP titled
'Deadworld'
Lead singer Chuck Billy diagnosed with cancer......read here...also...leave a message to Chuck...link on page
What has the ever popular shock-rocker been up to these days? Click to see for yourself.....
What have Blackie Lawless and Co. been doing?? Click to find out more.....
What's Slayer been up to?? Click on the logo to find out.....
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News from the world of Lemmy.......
What has Chuck Shuldiner been doing since his battle with a brain tumor?? Find out here.......
The Saint Returns!! Find out who, what, when where and why here.....
Fates Warning, metal's most notorious prog-rock band, returns with their 11th album in 18 years....what does drummer Mark Zonder have to say to our candid reporter?? Find out!! Click above!!
Jeff Waters, the man behind the music of Annihilator, answers a few questions about the past, present and future of Annihilator...click above to check it out.
Cradle Of Filth, perhaps the worlds BEST known current black metal band, have a few things going on in their camp. Click above to see what's up.
Six Feet Under, one of the more brutal death metal bands on the planet, are readying the release of their latest CD. Read all about it here