Tesla has just released their new album Twisted Wires and The Acoustic Sessions, which feature the last recordings with original member Tommy Skeoch. The album is composed of 6 tracks that were recorded back in 2005 at bassist Brian Wheat’s J STREET RECORDERS studio and 6 newly recorded tracks which include acoustic remakes of songs from their entire catalog as well as two brand new tracks called “Second Street” and “Better off Without You.”  

Scottsdale, AZ-based tech-deathers Reign Of Vengeance are currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill their recently-vacated drum throne. Interested parties should read the following:  

All That Remains have kicked off their summer tour as main support for Hollywood Undead this past weekend.  The band has also added a number of headlining dates in Cleveland OH, Grand Rapids MI and Columbus OH (full tour dates below).  The band recently returned from Sweden where they performed at Metaltown for over 80,000 fans, their largest audience to date!  All That Remains’ latest single, “The Last Time,” is currently climbing the radio charts, up to #13 at Active Rock Radio.   

This September, the final issue of Image Comics and Top Cow Productions’ ARTIFACTS series will not only feature interior art by comic icon Dale Keown (BERSERKER, PITT), but will set the stage for the entire Top Cow Universe for the foreseeable future. ARTIFACTS, orchestrated by prolific writer Ron Marz (SHINKU, WITCHBLADE) and various artists including Jeremy Haun, has definitely proven to be a world-changing event in the Top Cow Universe.  

Dear Mastodon fans! Last week you were introduced to the stunning cover art to the upcoming Mastodon studio album, THE HUNTER. This week, feast your eyes on the new Album Trailer;  

Kansas City’s Red Line Chemistry is on the verge.  Following the charted singles “Dumb Luck” and “You Don’t Get It,” it is looking like the third time is in fact the charm.  The quintet’s current song at Active Rock radio “Ultragigantor” is burning up the charts, and showing strong sales wherever it is played.  Alongside the airplay, the track has enjoyed tens of millions of impressions through a national Sprint campaign featuring the song.  

Brazilian/American heavy metal icon, Sepultura, has unleashed its 12th studio album, Kairos, today in North America. Head over to the band’s official Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/sepultura?sk=app_139229522811253 to find out where you can get your hands on the band’s Nuclear Blast Records debut in your favorite media format.  

The first video from renowned siren Sarah Jezebel Deva’s newest solo album, The Corruption Of Mercy, is now streaming on the singer’s official website. The video for “The World Won’t Hold Your Hand” was shot at Murder Miles Studios in London by David Kenny, whose previous works include videos for Trigger The Bloodshed and The Dead Lay Waiting as well as SJD’s first video, “A Sign Of The Sublime.”  

Stand Your Ground have made their track “Nautilus” from their debut album ‘Despondenseas’ available on their Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/standyourgroundofficial. The album is set to hit stores August 16th through Rite Of Passage/Mediaskare Records.  

A much anticipated follow up album to the successful eponymous debut of a rock band packed with successful veterans – guitar hero Joe Satriani, drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar – has garnered a bevy of buzz and rumors that the band is setting straight today with the official announcement of the album title, full track listing, release date and more: “Chickenfoot III” (not IV as previously implied), produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), is set for worldwide release on September 27th from eOne Music in North America and around the world by earMUSIC/Edel in a special 3D designed package. The album’s lead single “Big Foot,” is set for... 

POP EVIL has debuted the music video for their hit single, “MONSTER YOU MADE” The band’s newest release “War Of Angels” has debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #6 on the Billboard Independent Chart today. The band also enjoyed an entire week of having the #1 record on the iTunes Rock Chart with “MONSTER YOU MADE” being the #4 selling current rock single to boot.  

Hollywood Records has announced a Greatest Hits collection titled Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin from their multi-platinum rock band BREAKING BENJAMIN to be released on August 16, 2011. The two-disc release will feature the band’s chart-topping hits including “Breath,” “So Cold,” “Sooner Or Later,” “The Diary of Jane” and “I Will Not Bow,” as well as an entire disc of rare recordings including never-before-released songs, live performances, rare acoustic recordings and remixes.