Metal icons ARCH ENEMY are proud to announce that guitar legend Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE) will be joining their ranks for their upcoming European tour which kicks off November 26, as well as all future tours in 2015. Jeff Loomis states: “I’m very excited to be playing with ARCH ENEMY. Michael Amott and I have stayed in contact over the years since we toured together when I was playing in NEVERMORE. Not only do I admire his guitar playing and songwriting, but I also consider him a close friend. To be able to share the stage with Michael, Sharlee, Daniel and Alissa is something I’m really looking forward to. 2015 is going to be a great year… See you all on tour!”  

Current Death (DTA) drummer Sean Reinert has been forced to leave the Swamp Leper Stomp tour today due to health reasons. Former Death drummer Gene Hoglan will take his place starting tonight in Seattle. Death lawyer Eric Greif broke the news saying “We wish Sean all the best and that his health will bounce back quickly!”  

“Under Command” split album out in two weeks! Swedish heavy metal titans RAM and PORTRAIT join forces for a split album entitled “Under Command” to be released the 8th of December via Metal Blade Records!  

Orchestrated Misery Recordings is proud to announce the signing of Indiana death metal merchants PSYCHOMANCER, who will be releasing their new six-song recording entitled Inject The Worms in 2015.  

PORTRAIT release RAM cover “Blessed To Be Cursed”! “Under Command” split album out in two weeks! Swedish heavy metal titans RAM and PORTRAIT join forces for a split album entitled “Under Command” to be released the 8th of December via Metal Blade Records!  

Metallica will kick off their weeklong residency on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson with tonight’s entire episode devoted to the band. Metallica will then perform every other night this week. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is on at 12:35/11:35 C on CBS.  

Today, Rockstar Games share a new song from the relaunch of Grand Theft Auto V for PS4 and Xbox One, which will also be on the The Music of Grand Theft Auto V collectors edition box set. Billboard premiered an original song from Jamie Lidell along with an exclusive interview with Ivan Pavlovich, Grand Theft Auto V‘s music supervisor. This is one of 162 new songs that are included in the new edition of the game. Check out the song and more specifics about The Music of Grand Theft Auto V limited edition collections below. LISTEN:  Jamie Lidell – “Run Away” – https://soundcloud.com/billboard/jamie-liddell-runaway-from-the-new-grand-theft-auto-v-for-ps4-and-xbox-1 The Music of... 

Fresh off the release of his third solo album The Ceaseless Sight, Rich Robinson (best known as the founder/guitarist/songwriter of The Black Crowes) will release a live in the studio recording, entitled Woodstock Sessions, Vol. 3 this Tuesday, November 18th.  The album was recorded in Woodstock, NY at Applehead Studios in May 2014, the same studio where Robinson self-produced The Ceaseless Sight.  It was taped in front of a live audience of guests who were lucky enough to get one of the 200 tickets available for the 2-night event; they were treated to hours of acoustic and electric performance sets, and tons of great stories about Rich’s experiences in the studio and on the road.  

This February, two legendary creators unite for the out-of-this-world GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #1! Launching directly out of the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy series comes a brand new ongoing series bringing the breakout characters of the year to the Marvel Universe’s grandest stage for bombastic adventures with Marvel’s heaviest hitters!  

Wresting the Revelation of Futility from Canadian Black/Death Metallers DIRE OMEN is out now on Dark Descent Records.  

Multi-platinum selling band Alien Ant Farm are excited to announce the upcoming release of their new EP, titled “EP Phone Home”. The release will be sold exclusively on tour, pick up your copy at one of the shows listed below. Earlier this year, Alien Ant Farm came back with a bang, releasing their new single Homage, and touring across the nation. The single, which received rotation on SIRIUS XM Faction, is now available on iTunes, CLICK HERE to download. Stay tuned for information about their new studio album ‘Always And Forever’ slated for release January 2015! ANTarchy In The USA Tour Dates 11/14 – Chippewa Falls, WI – Every Buddy’s Bar 11/15 – Macomb, IL – The Outskirts 11/16... 

Ensiferum has completed work on their upcoming new album, “One Man Army.” The band spent the last few weeks at Astia Studio (astiastudio.fi) in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. The album is scheduled for release on February 24 in North America, and February 23/20 in UK/Europe. New music, art, track listing, and video clips from the studio will be online within the next few weeks. Next week, Ensiferum will be filming a brand new music video with Grupa #13 in Poland. Grupa #13 is the production house behind some of the most spectacular music videos in metal, including videos from Behemoth, Amon Amarth, and more.