Queensrÿche’s “Roads To Madness” Due In March

Queensrÿche’s “Roads To Madness” Due In March

“Roads To Madness: The Touring History Of Queensrÿche (1981-1997)“ will be published in March. The book covers all the concert dates that feature band’s original lineup. Pre-order at nwmetalworxmusic.com. The progressive heavy metal band formed in the early ’80’s and have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, including over six million albums in the U.S.   A limited…

Slipknot: 2023 Headlines

Slipknot: 2023 Headlines

The year’s news begins and ends with Jay Weinberg. 4/1 Drummer Jay Weinberg debuts a new mask. Weinberg worked with Japanese artist Solid Blackline to create a new mask specially for Knotfest Japan shows.  6/7 Just prior to the start of a European tour, Slipknot co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) states that he will…

Metallica: 2023 Headlines

Metallica: 2023 Headlines

Metallica’s “72 Seasons” was released amid a very busy year. NCAA bans Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” during the first round NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in March. The Virginia Tech Hokies use the song as entrance music.  The ban was to keep the Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum venue ‘neutral’.  No matter. Virginia Tech fans respond by loudly chanting “Enter…

Within Temptation
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Within Temptation

“We consider ourselves more an atmospheric melodic symphonic Metal/Rock band,” stated Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon den Adel.  “In my opinion, we are not a gothic band but we have gothic elements.” Within Temptation formed in South Holland, Netherlands. A year later, in 1997, they released their debut album “Enter,” which established the band in the…