New music from Opeth’s upcoming Ghost Reveries (29/8 release date) is now available to hear. 10+ minutes of music in the form of the track “The Grand Conjuration.” Check it out online now at www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/opeth.

FEAR FACTORY – TRANSGRESSION – OUT 22nd AUG will be available as a limited edition pack with bonus DVD. The confirmed contents so far are as follows: – Studio/rehearsal footage – Three music videos. Moment Of Impact Transgression Spinal Compression – The whole album audio in digital sound. (ex bonus tracks)

Every Time I Die shall be over on the UNDER THE GUN tour very shortly. This incidentally perfectly coincides with their forthcoming release, Gutter Phenoenon. Our good friends at Room 13 have conducted an interview with the band so you get can get to know the men behind the music a little bit more. ENJOY! CLICK HERE to read the interview.

This short, yet perfectly formed Devildriver review, courtesy of New-noise and gives a great overview on the bands latest accomplishment. “it’s a step up from their last effort, this is the album that may see them explode like Chimaira and Lamb Of God did last year. As recent metal albums go, this one is technically flawless.” CLICK HERE to read the whole piece.

A Life Once Lost|| are mentally preparing themselves for the wrath that shall ensue on the forthcoming FERRET UNDER THE GUN TOUR. Although not overly familiar with these shores the bands recently released album HUNTER is getting some frighteningly good reviews. Why not check out ROOM13’s shattering 9/13 review. “The whole idea behind this mind-blowing release is about getting what you want out of life and not letting anyone hold you back from taking that from fates’ grasp. Here it is clear that A Life Once Lost have certainly achieved that goal for themselves with their new album, this is an album that is sure to make a real impact on the hardcore scene thusly creating a new name for American hardcore metal.’ CLICK HERE to read the rest of the review.

Trivium’s forthcoming UK tour has already spirred out of control. Despite the tickets not being on sale for a great amount of time the mighty RIFF-LORDS have already sold so many tickets that four of the venues have had to be upgraded. Revised dates are: September: 15 í¢ä‰åäóì MANCHESTER Academy 2 16 í¢ä‰åäóì GLASGOW Garage 18 í¢ä‰åäóì LONDON Astoria 25 í¢ä‰åäóì NOTTINGHAM Rock City (upstairs) So hold back from buying that 퉌£70 ticket on ebay and see if you can catch them at one of the revised venues. For full dates and info on where to buy click here and visit the tour section of the site

Original Carnivore guitarist Keith Alexander was reportedly killed in a bike accident earlier this week – Monday night (July 11). His wake is being held today (July 14) between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m., and between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at: Scarpaci Funeral Home 1401 86th Street Brooklyn, New York 11228 718-331-8000 In addition to playing with Carnivore, Alexander spent a three-year stint with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, touring extensively throughout North America and Scandinavia, with some audiences numbering over 20,000. A body piercer since 1991, Keith had performed well over 22,000 piercings and over 150 cuttings and brandings. Formerly a staff piercer for Gauntlet, Inc. in New York City, Keith spent one year as a full-time apprentice to master piercers Dan Kopka and Mark Seitchik. Gauntlet founder Jim Ward issued Keith’s certificate on August 2, 1994. For more information on Keith Alexander’s life work and accomplishments, CLICK HERE. Our condolences go out to Keith’s family and friends. R.I.P.

Roadrunner Records is proud to announce the signing of seminal punk rock artists the New York Dolls. Since rising to the heights of the lower east side glam/punk scene, the NY Dolls have become synonymous with low-fi, down and dirty, rock music. The band Rolling Stone Magazine credits with “the sound and snarl of jubilant outlaw spirit,” will soon record an album of fresh, original material due out on Roadrunner in the Spring of 2006. Featuring founding members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, with Steve Conte (guitar), Sami Yaffa (bass), Brian Delaney (drums) and Brian Koonin (Keyboards) the band is currently touring North America with scheduled stops at Bumbershoot in Seattle, Sunset Junction Fest in LA and the Voodoo Fest in New Orleans. Says Roadrunner Records Director of A&R David Bason, “I can’t believe I just signed the most dangerous band in the history of Rock’n’Roll! I’ve heard all about the legendary first few years, bought the records, read the books, saw the photographs. From what I can tell the first time was just a dress rehearsal. Watch yer back!” In a time in music that is chock full of comebacks (the reunited Pixies & M퀌_tley Cr퀌_e experiencing enormous success on their tours, among others), Smiths legend, Morrissey, experienced his highest US sales ever with the release of You Are The Quarry. Morrissey, less notably a past President of the New York Dolls fan-club years before he even joined The Smiths, made the request that reunited the New York Dolls in 2004 for the Meltdown Festival in the UK. Ever since, the ‘Dolls have been touring steadily, playing festivals around the world including two dates in Ireland as special guests of fans the White Stripes. Says the LA Times, “on stage, the ‘Dolls proved worthy of the legendary status that has been built over the years, and then some.” In addition, the band has been headlining shows around the US including Little Steven’s Underground Garage Festival on Randall’s Island, NY, WHFestival in Baltimore, MD and shows at both SXSW and NXNE. Comments Johansen, “We know that we’re right where we’re supposed to be.”

In the run-up to this years KERRANG! AWARDS (August 25th), a set a very exclusive/intimate gigs have been arranged at the London Barfly. We are proud to announce that the event, entitled Kerrangs Most Wanted, shall be climaxing with the “RIFF-MEISTER-GENERALS” themselves……..TRIVIUM!!. So if you missed the chance of seeing Trivium on the Roadrage tour this will probably be the last chance to see them play in such an enclosed environment, after this it’s stadiums all the way! “Everyone will be on top of one another, we’ll be in each other’s faces and everyone’s going to have a good time!” – MATT HEAFY For more details pick up this weeks Kerrang! in addition to all the information about the gig the mag is giving away a signed Flying V that Trivium were burning on last weeks cover. Sure it’s unplayable, but it’s looks the NUTZ!!! Tickets will go on sale at 10am on July 18 and will be available online from aloud.com or by calling 0870 998 8888

TRIVIUM are now set for global domination. Over the past few months the bands release of Ascendancy has spiraled the bands popularity into an uncontrollable circle pit. If you haven’t heard the “next Metallica” we urge you to pick up a copy today. For those of you who need more convincing, why not check out this video footage from download. CLICK HERE ENJOY!!