Joey Kramer says that he is "extremely disappointed" by a judge's refusal to reinstate his membership in AEROSMITH. The Superior Court judge in Plymouth County, Massachusetts decided the drummer can't force his bandmates to let him perform with... More

Joey Kramer says that he is "extremely disappointed" by a judge's refusal to reinstate his membership in AEROSMITH. The Superior Court judge in Plymouth County, Massachusetts decided the drummer can't force his bandmates to let him perform with them at Sunday's Grammy Awards, even after he flew to Los Angeles and was turned away from a practice on over the weekend. Earlier today, Kramer issued the following statement: "Although I'm extremely disappointed by the Judge's ruling today, I respect it. I knew filing a lawsuit was a bit of an uphill battle considering that the corporate documents don't reference any process for a band member returning from an injury or illness. However, the band waited until January 15th to tell me that they weren't letting me play at the awards ceremonies this week. I can hold my head high knowing that I did the right thing — to fight for my right to celebrate the band's success that I have dedicated the better part of my life to helping build. "The truth speaks for itself. Ever since I injured my foot last August and went through many hours of physical therapy to heal, not once did the band in its entirety offer to rehearse with me. That is a fact. I was also sent the full rehearsal schedule on January 18th and flew to LA the next day to rehearse and have many texts and emails stating the band can't wait for my return. That's also a fact. When I showed up to rehearse, I was greeted by two security guards who prohibited me from entering. "The band's offer to allow me to participate in this week's MusiCares and Grammy celebrations for red carpet photo ops only, is appreciated; however, with a fill-in drummer playing on stage at two events honoring our collective musical contributions, it is extremely hurtful to me. I am a professional musician who is eager to return to my rightful place with AEROSMITH. "I want to thank my fans for the incredible outpouring of support and for sharing my goal of taking my place on stage as one of the five founding members of AEROSMITH and continuing to play the music I love." The 69-year-old drummer sought court intervention in the battle with an emergency legal filing on Friday. But Judge Mark Gildea ruled against him, writing: "Given that Kramer has not played with the band in six months and the dearth of available rehearsal time before the upcoming (Grammy) performances, Kramer has not shown a realistic alternative course of action sufficient to protect the band’s business interests. It is hereby ordered that the plaintiff's request for injunctive relief be denied." TMZ has obtained video (see below) from over the weekend showing Joey arrive at an AEROSMITH Grammy rehearsal in Los Angeles, only to be turned away by two security guards. The guards make it clear to Joey that they were given the orders to refuse his entry by the other four members of the band. An original member of the legendary rock group, Kramer last performed with AEROSMITH in April 2019 before suffering what was described at the time as a "shoulder injury." Other reports have indicated that he also injured an ankle. For the past eight months, AEROSMITH has been performing with a stand-in drummer, Kramer's drum tech John Douglas. In his 16-page complaint filed in Massachusetts state court, Kramer said the disability he suffered last year was minor, and insisted he was ready to return to the group's "lucrative" Las Vegas residency at the MGM Resorts a few months later, as well as its slate of "50th anniversary activities." "As it stands, the attempted freeze-out of Mr. Kramer is almost complete, and will result in irreparable harm to him if not remedied by this court," the complaint said. AEROSMITH members Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Brad Whitford (guitar) later responded to Kramer's suit in a statement to People, saying Joey "has not been emotionally and physically able to perform with the band, by his own admission, for the last 6 months. We have missed him and have encouraged him to rejoin us to play many times but apparently he has not felt ready to do so. Joey has now waited until the last moment to accept our invitation, when we unfortunately have no time for necessary rehearsals during Grammys week. We would be doing a disservice to him, to ourselves and to our fans to have him play without adequate time to prepare and rehearse." A source close to the band confirmed to People that Kramer had to "test" for AEROSMITH's performances this week, but says it was a result of the drummer failing to attend multiple planned rehearsals. "They had been inviting him to come back for the last six months since he's been away for whatever medical situation he's been dealing with," the source says. "He said, 'Yes, I'll come and rehearse' and kept not showing up. On the eve of the Grammys and MusiCares, he wanted to be back." According to the source, the band felt Kramer "wasn't capable" of performing at a level their fans were used to after listening to his demo. Via Blabbermouth Less

At Everlasting Spew Records, together with the great guys at Toilet Ov Hell, we were psyched to finally present you the first Void Rot track off the upcoming Split Album w/ french Atavisma (their VIDEO premiere can be seen HERE).... More

At Everlasting Spew Records, together with the great guys at Toilet Ov Hell, we were psyched to finally present you the first Void Rot track off the upcoming Split Album w/ french Atavisma (their VIDEO premiere can be seen HERE). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71HMM4sVfxo&feature=youtu.beThese 6 new tracks that will clock more than 30 minutes will be the perfect appetizer for their respective new works expected to be out later this year/early next year!"feel so dense they could potentially cave in your skull from sonic contact alone"(Toilet Ov Hell)Void Rot from Minneapolis MN, USA, formed in 2017 with influences from the glorious progenitors of majestic, atmospheric and slow moving death metal like Winter, Rippikoulu and diSEMBOWELMENT, as well as newer entries within the genre such as Krypts, Spectral Voice and Sempiternal Dusk. Void Rot weave light and darkness seamlessly and with unseen mastery, evoking atmospheres of unparalleled vastness that alternate majestically between sidereal and contemplative psychedelia, and visceral and bludgeoning heaviness.Void Rot "Consumed By Oblivion" MCD/DIGITAL still available.Officially out Feb. 7th, 2020 in CD and DIGITAL (while VINYL is expected to be available in spring) you can already pre-order your copy at the link below! Split by Atavisma / Void Rot Less

Below you can watch the brand new video for the song "The Mind Awakes", which is the title-track of the new album by italian progressive metallers Second Brain and is set to be released on January 24th, 2020. Watch "The Mind Awakes" at this... More

Below you can watch the brand new video for the song "The Mind Awakes", which is the title-track of the new album by italian progressive metallers Second Brain and is set to be released on January 24th, 2020. Watch "The Mind Awakes" at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dMqYkdIHIY&feature=youtu.be  Directed by Giovanni Maria Di Buduo and filmed by Kinorama Studio, "The Mind Awakes" deals with the inner struggle of a man who sees his religious beliefs collapse around him. Eventually his mind awakes to the inevitable realization that his life depends on no one but himself. Less

ALPHA OMEGA Management is thrilled to announce the signing of the alternative metallers NOISKIN! In 2015, Luca (lead vocals) and Marco (lead guitar) teamed up with their longtime friend Simone (bass guitar) and met Federico (drummer). A common... More

ALPHA OMEGA Management is thrilled to announce the signing of the alternative metallers NOISKIN! In 2015, Luca (lead vocals) and Marco (lead guitar) teamed up with their longtime friend Simone (bass guitar) and met Federico (drummer). A common mindset and the different though keen musical backgrounds were the perfect soil to plant the Noiskin seed. The band soon started to work on their first tracks, and found their musical dimension into the alternative metal scene. Songs soon started to draw the common scenario that would become the first full length, Hold Sway Over, released in February, 2019: a concept album revolving around the theme of choices and the situations they put you into. While the album was being written and recorded, the band gigged around northern Italy, and after a couple years. Noiskin is not only music. Noiskin means communicating, it means feeling, it is sharing.Stated the band on signing:"We proudly announce we joined the AlphaOmega roster! We'll reach out to you soon, will you have what it takes to be a part of our Family?"Furthermore, the band's new single will come out soon, stay tuned!Watch'Hold Sway Over' lyric video: https://youtu.be/wXGFqNCCaZY'Haze' music video: https://youtu.be/zDl6VhqMyNQMore information atBAND: www.facebook.com/noiskinofficialMANAGEMENT: https://alphaomega-management.com | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement Less

Last year, IRONWILL and the band's founder and mastermind, Salvo Dell’Arte, launched “Metal Against Bullying” project, created to raise awareness on this ‘sore reality’ that has too often infected the society of children and adolescents and that,... More

Last year, IRONWILL and the band's founder and mastermind, Salvo Dell’Arte, launched “Metal Against Bullying” project, created to raise awareness on this ‘sore reality’ that has too often infected the society of children and adolescents and that, with new technologies, experiments paths that are unimaginable as well as deleterious. The first “Metal Against Bullying” event took place on December 8th 2019 at Ziggy Club Torino, in collaboration with Arci Torino, Eikon Photographic Group and Salvo Dell’Arte.And from this event IRONWILL have now released the second video, in form of a comic book for 'Jonathan's Journey - Metal against bullying', watch it here: https://youtu.be/xfVUa29nkkEBased on a story by Salvo Ironwill, Script writing and lettering by Manfredi Toraldo, Pencil and ink by Sandro Pizziollo. Original music: The Dam - ©Ironwill, Video editing by Calvin Duke.In case you missed it, also watch the first video from the event, for “Jonathan’s Journey – Song By Song Through Drawing Boards”. Artwork @Cristina Iacoangeli ©Ironwill. Watch here: https://youtu.be/jMuzRUSltOU—————-IRONWILL released their latest effort, full length album “Jonathan’Journey” on June 8th 2019, via Alpha Omega Records. “Jonathan’Journey” is a concept album with social content about bullying and personae evolution; the story of Jonathan, a kid victim of bullying who lost his soul in a mirror, creating a mask for himself and becoming in the decades of follow Ironwill, the man. Each song tells the passages from Jonathan to Ironwill, the steps of the evolution of the “refuge” character. At the end after falling into the hell of the pain of the soul, Ironwill finds his evolution as a man after the collapse of the dam and the reunion with Jonathan. The man and the child join hands and resume the path of life with the transparency and genuineness of Jonathan and the maturity of Ironwill. The project is enriched by the essential contribution of Marzio Francone as producer and drummer as well as Real Input.IRONWILL involves on the bass Tony “The Fretless Monster” Franklin, who played with the most amazing musicians as Jimi Page, Paul Rodgers, Chris Slade, the Blue Murder, John Sykes, Carmine Appice, David Gilmour, Kate Bush, Whitesnake, Donna Lewis, Gary Hoey, Pat Travers). Each song is played by different singers: Piero Leporale (Uli Jon Roth, Michael, Angelo Batio, Andrea Braido, Vinny & Carmine Appice), Federica “Kifrah” Gerotto, AndreaRock (Virgin Radio) e Roberta Morgana (Jester Beast, Morgana). In December 2018 came out the EP “Bees and Flies” in preview, with four songs, available on all digital stores and in streaming. The first single and video “Ironwill” (feat. Annamaria Barbera “Sconsolata”) was unleashed on January 10th 2019, getting thousands of views in a few hours.Listen to the full album on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6s5y2pg3mAe9I3oOJY4B71 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxQeGQ4ogBd-H0KqMtMb4w Buy it on:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=music%3AIronwill+-+Jonathan%27s+JourneyiTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1466652211?ls=1&app=itunesApple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1466652211Watch the IRONWILL videos, taken from “Jonathan’Journey”“Ironwill”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B17bHJBEa3o“Bees and Flies”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2kFTFCkMJgMore information at:BAND: http://www.ironwilltheband.com | https://www.facebook.com/ironwillthebandMANAGEMENT: https://alphaomega-management.com | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement Less

Today, Armageddon Label announces February 14th as the international release date for two 12" vinyl releases from America's Malleus: a remastered version of the band's Storm of Witchcraft debut, originally released in 2016 and hard to attain, and... More

Today, Armageddon Label announces February 14th as the international release date for two 12" vinyl releases from America's Malleus: a remastered version of the band's Storm of Witchcraft debut, originally released in 2016 and hard to attain, and 2018's Night Raids EP. On that same date, Armageddon Label will release a CD version of Storm of Witchcraft with the entirety of Night Raids as bonus tracks.Malleus was formed in 2014 by The Hammer (guitars), The Relentless (drums), and The Channeler (bass, vocals). The band devoted the initial two years of their existence developing their sound and crafting the songs that would ultimately become their first full-length album. Summoning influences from classic first-wave black metal bands such as Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, and Bathory, Malleus created their own stripped-down, full-force brand of heavy metal. Storm of Witchcraft was initially self-released by the band on cassette in 2016. The following year, the album was given a formal vinyl and CD release by Sweden’s Blood Harvest Records, and a subsequent expanded pressing is now slated for release by Armageddon Label in early 2020. In 2017, Malleus embarked on a tour of the US West Coast in support of Columbia’s Witchtrap. Upon completion of the tour, The Channeler announced he would be departing the band after recording their planned EP. In preparation for this transition, the band employed the services of a long-time comrade, The Watcher, to take over the role of bass guitar and assist in final development of the new material. In the winter of 2018, Malleus entered the studio to record a follow-up EP to display their rapidly evolving sound. The Night Raids 12” would eventually see its release in October of the same year. Aggressive, evil, and assaulting, the material on this EP, albeit only two tracks, sees the band starting to establish their own identity. While it certainly harkens back to all of  their initial influences, it demonstrates that the band’s personal progression has only just  begun. The Sceptre was soon brought on board to take over vocal duties, ultimately completing the  lineup of the band that exists today. The remainder of 2018 was devoted drilling the existing material and putting it to practice with select live performances throughout the northeastern United States. 2019 has been a year of discipline and development for Malleus. The band has remained hermetic  for the majority of the year, abstaining from performing live in order to focus on writing  material for their second full-length album, which is expected to be completed this year.In the meantime, hear the remastered version of "Winds of Wrath / Ire" from Storm of Witchcraft HERE at Armageddon Label's Bandcamp. Also hear the entirety of Night Raids HERE at Armageddon Label's Bandcamp. Preorder info for the remastered Storm of Witchcraft can be found HERE; preorder info for the new Night Raids can be found HERE. Respective covers and tracklistings are as follows: Tracklisting for Malleus (U.S.)'s Storm of Witchcraft - REMASTERED1. Winds of Wrath / Ire2. Blackened Skies3. Demonology I4. Demonology II5. The Wolf6. Act of Faith7. Storm of WitchcraftTracklisting for Malleus (U.S.)'s Night Raids1. Night Raids2. The Wretchedhttp://armageddonshop.comhttp://armageddonlabel.bigcartel.comhttp://armageddonlabel.bandcamp.com Less

ANGELES' Video Interviews On The Red Carpet @The Metal Hall Of Fame 2020!Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES, walked The Red Carpet on January 15th, at The Metal Hall Of Fame 2020, in Anaheim CA, where the band was interviewed right... More

ANGELES' Video Interviews On The Red Carpet @The Metal Hall Of Fame 2020!Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES, walked The Red Carpet on January 15th, at The Metal Hall Of Fame 2020, in Anaheim CA, where the band was interviewed right after by Desde El Underground TV and Bionic Buzz, watch the video interviews below.DESDE EL UNDERGROUND TV - https://youtu.be/mK098J6MKh8BIONIC BUZZ - https://youtu.be/tuxG_gjP3jQIn case you missed ANGELES walking the Red Carpet, watch Dark Star Records' video from the event: https://youtu.be/tp14g-hQ9Z0---------------------Just recently ANGELES, released a 'Behind-the-Scenes' video For "Fire it up", watch here: https://youtu.be/ImVs8GDbGp0Furthermore the band has pre-announced their US tour, hitting 16 states and 21 shows heading out in June 2020 starting from the west coast to the east coast. More details TBA.Next ANGELES shows:February 14th - @Sunshine Studio Live, Colorado Springs w/TORA TORAMarch 7th - @Petie's Place w/PRETTY BOY FLOYDMarch 27th - @Whisky A Go-Go w/LAST IN LINEApril 19th - Party in the Parking Lot @Rainbow Bar and GrillOctober 10th - @Whisky A Go-Go w/KROKUSMore dates TBA.--------------------ANGELES released their latest effort "Fire It Up" on September 13th, 2019 via Dark Star Records/Sony. The album is now available also worldwide via MVD Entertainment, Dark Star Records, Sony Music plus Plastichead and Cargo Music in Europe. Get the new album at WALMART, TARGET, BEST BUY, AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE and other fine retailers. "Fire It Up" is a certified Top 40 Album coming in at #36 on the Metal Radio Charts and is the #3 Most Added Album in the USA.ANGELES stated on new album:"The new album will be heavier but still delivers in the ANGELES fashion, there are some very interesting twist and turns in the music.""Fire It Up" Tracklisting:1. Fire it Up2. Give it to me3. Good times don't stop4. Freight Train5. Anti - social media6. Gone too soon7. Eye of the storm8. Magic9. Wicked10.Freedom11. Little bit fasterThe album coverart was created by Lauren Ashley Harris. Choose below the option to get your copy of "Fire It Up" album:BUY THE CD FROM AMAZON (USA) - https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Up-ANGELES/dp/B07YTD3CPJBUY THE CD DIRECT (USA) - https://sgl.ecwid.com/Fire-it-Up-by-Angeles-CD-p150004434BUY THE CD (Worldwide) - https://darkstarrecords.ecrater.com/p/34547689/fire-it-up-cd-by-angelesDOWNLOAD THE ALBUM FROM APPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/album/fire-it-up/1483320340DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM FROM GOOGLE PLAY - https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Angeles_Fire_It_Up?id=Bi7qkk37wv4qhj6nrcb3vpptb6yDOWNLOAD THE ALBUM FROM AMAZON.COM - https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Up-Angeles/dp/B07YNQDCFFWatch/Stream:'Wicked' lyric video: https://youtu.be/5N5emXBwieg"Fire It Up" official video normal version: https://youtu.be/iXqFLHdOF0w"Fire It Up" official video in 3D: https://youtu.be/DgmtG2Z0w7A'Eye of the Storm' picture video: https://youtu.be/krcn_S_RPUs"Fire It Up" release party recap footage: https://youtu.be/0ZBHljQtqdA"Freedom" official video: https://youtu.be/ZT1oBmfoUiYEntire show footage - Canyon Club, Santa Clarita, CA: https://youtu.be/YnIeh4A6aLAEntire show footage - Whisky A Go Go, the debut performance for ANGELES' new singer Gwendolyn Casella: https://youtu.be/DPvRaz-W8KgANGELES Merchandise - New articles available, here: https://angelesband.com/store/ANGELES line-up 2019:Dale Lytle – GuitarGwendolyn Casella - VocalsDanny Basulto – DrumsCal Shelton – Bass GuitarMore information at:BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | http://www.angelesband.com | https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/LABEL: Dark Star Records/Sony here: http://www.darkstarrecords.com ----------------------More About ANGELES:Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman united the musicians that would form the band known as Angeles. Their first Hollywood gig was at the Troubadour where they were setting attendance records playing the midnight slot on Sunday nights. They also played at The Whiskey and The Roxy on the Sunset strip in Hollywood California they became one of L.A.’s largest Indie bands of the 80’s. They performed at Devonshire Downs outdoor stadium to over 6,000 people twice and also played In-A-Godda_Da-Vida with Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly. In 1984, Angeles performed at the Reseda Country Club, appearing with Bon Jovi. They have also shared a stage with Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ratt, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Ronnie James Dio, Jefferson Starship, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Jack Russell’s “Great White”, The Tubes, Foghat, Y&T, Michael Schenker,and Dokken just to name a few of the legends of Rock N Roll. Signed to Mystic records, Angeles recorded their debut album “We’re No Angels”. In 1984. They were featured in the1985 September issue of Hit Parader magazine. A number of Angeles’ songs, including “Nasty Girls”, “You Want Me To Love You”, and “Can’t Find the Words” has been played on nationwide radio stations. In 1999, their album “No Limits” was featured on 95.5 KLOS Local Licks Sunday night program. Angeles was honored to not only be featured on the program four times, but they were also the only band to ever have six songs played on a Double Local Licks feature in a single program. During one week in 1999, “Can’t Find the Words” was played 527 times. The song continued to play nationwide on radio stations. Angeles has released 12 album (CDs) to date. On February 2019, ANGELES emerged to Dark Star Records/Sony. The band's new album "Fire It Up" was released on September 13th, 2019 via Dark Star Records/Sony. More information at:BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | http://www.angelesband.com | https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/LABEL: Dark Star Records/Sony here: http://www.darkstarrecords.com Less