The Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Update

**SUPERECWFAN1** · 02-07-2012, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Deathstroke

The second solo album from Slash doesn't have a title yet but it is due out May 22nd via his own Dik Hayd International with distribution through EMI.

Slash on his facebook seems to be jamming a lot with Miles Kennedy . I think if Slash had his way , he'd pick Kennedy to be the new lead for Velvet Revolver. The 2 have performed a lot together and on youtube there is a lot of Slash/Kennedy performing Guns n Roses songs live together.

**Deathstroke** · 02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

The new Taproot CD The Episodes will be out April 10th on Victory Records.

Trouble has hired Kyle Thomas (ex-Exhorder / Alabama Thunderpussy) as their new singer.

**Deathstroke** · 02-07-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Deathstroke

The new Hydrogyn CD Private Sessions is tentatively due in the spring.

The track listing for the US version of the release is:

01. Something To Say
02. Forbidden Kind
03. Scream
04. I Don't Know
05. Heated Nights
06. Creeper
07. Don'tcha Walk Away
08. Roseline's Song
09. Feeling
10. Un Monde Perdu
11. It Doesn't Matter

Here's the cover art:

**Deathstroke** · 02-07-2012, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Deathstroke

The new Moonspell CD Alpha Noir is due out April 27th via Napalm Records.

Here's the artwork:

**DonC** · 02-07-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by SUPERECWFAN1

Slash on his facebook seems to be jamming a lot with Miles Kennedy . I think if Slash had his way , he'd pick Kennedy to be the new lead for Velvet Revolver. The 2 have performed a lot together and on youtube there is a lot of Slash/Kennedy performing Guns n Roses songs live together.

Slash keeps insisting that Kennedy already has a band, but I have to agree with you -- they would welcome him into VR.

**Deathstroke** · 02-08-2012, 04:33 AM

Here's an interview with Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe.

Some of the guests for the next season of That Metal Show:

"Season ten of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" kicks off on Saturday, March 31 and featured guests include IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith (making his first appearance on the program), METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, Alice Cooper and former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted."

**SUPERECWFAN1** · 02-08-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by DonC

Slash keeps insisting that Kennedy already has a band, but I have to agree with you -- they would welcome him into VR.

Kennedy has Altar Bridge when they get together every couple of years. But usually the band is CREED they do and are bigger away. Its not like Kennedy couldn't be in Velvet Revolver and do Altar Bridge as well. Since the band themselves do that.

**Deathstroke** · 02-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Disturbed bassist Jon Moyer has joined Adrenaline Mob.

**Deathstroke** · 02-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Deathstroke

The new Prong CD Carved Into Stone is due out later this year via Long Branch Records / SPV.

The album will be out April 24th in North America.

01. Eternal Heat
02. Keep On Living In Pain
03. Ammunition
04. Revenge ... Best Served Cold
05. State of Rebellion
06. Put Myself to Sleep
07. List of Grievances
08. Carved Into Stone
09. Subtract
10. Path of Least Resistance
11. Reinvestigate

**Hiromi** · 02-10-2012, 05:50 PM

Epica's released a new single from their upcoming album
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sto...le/id498144700

**666MasterOfPuppets** · 02-10-2012, 06:15 PM

Just wanted to say that today would have been Cliff Burton's 50th birthday.

Happy birthday Cliff (february 10th, 1962-september 27th, 1986). You will never be forgotten.

**Deathstroke** · 02-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Quiet Riot Live at the US Festival 1983 is due out March 27th via Shout! Factory.

**Deathstroke** · 02-12-2012, 08:25 AM

No Motorhead wine in Iceland:

From Blabbermouth.net:

"According to IceNews, the State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR), which has a monopoly in sales of alcohol in Iceland, has refused to sell a red wine marketed under the branding of the heavy rock band MOTÖRHEAD. The decision was taken because the name is apparently a nod to amphetamine abuse and because the band sings about war, unsafe sex and drugs.

Hjörleifur Árnason, the wine's Icelandic importer, has now appealed the case to the parliamentary ombudsman.

Although ÁTVR has a monopoly on alcohol retail in Iceland, importers and distributors are able to deal directly with bars, restaurants and cafés; meaning the MOTÖRHEAD brand could still be sold in the country and can now expect a higher profile following this controversy.

The English word "Motorhead" is a slang term for an amphetamine addict and furthermore the band sings about war, abuse of power, irresponsible sex and substance abuse, ÁTVR said."