Chilean death metal act and Ibex Moon recording artists Thornafire will step in front of the camera this month to film the first video off of their latest album, Vorex Deconstruccion.  

Century Media Records is recognized around the globe as a dominating force and premier label for metal, hard rock and hardcore. The label is extremely proud to celebrate 20 years of metal excellence this year and have put together a special series of compilations that will highlight their 1st 20 years in North America. Four double discs will be released over the coming months, each representing a five year span to provide more focus and in-depth flashback coverage.  

If you’re familiar with the New Orleans style of metal known as Sludge, and have an ear for the rumblings from the underground then Acid Bath is a band that should definitely be on your radar.  

The charismatic and complex singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig is set to unleash his first new Danzig studio album in six years.  Deth Red Sabaoth, produced by Glenn and recorded in Los Angeles over the course of 2009, will be released on June 22, 2010 (Evilive/The End Records).  

ANNIHILATOR has been confirmed as co-headliner for Kaliakra Rock Fest 2010, set to take place on July 25th in Kavarna, Bulgaria.  

Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals), John Connolly (guitar/vocals)— are currently putting the finishing touches on a headlining tour with Drowning Pool and will take a much-deserved break before heading out to do it all over again in April and beyond.  

Helloween is thrilled to announce the release of their “best of” collection entitled UNARMED. Containing completely rearranged tracks of the band’s most popular songs, UNARMED commemorates Helloween’s 25 year long career.  

  On January 9th and 10th of this year, Dir En Grey took flight into the Nippon Budokan and played to thousands of fans from all over the world.  

Los Angeles California’s ARMORED SAINT has entered the Billboard charts with La Raza, the band’s latest and first release since 2001’s Revelation. La Raza debuted at #49 on the Hard Music Albums Chart, #18 on the Heatseekers chart, #52 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #2 on the Hard Music Core Stores chart. ARMORED SAINT´s La Raza also entered the official German album Charts coming in at #96!  

Rob Zombie released an audio feast of twisted tales and imagery that only he could produce.  

Virgin Records has announced the release of Saving Abel’s MISS AMERICA on June 8, 2010. The quintet has emerged in recent years as one of the most successful rock bands in the United States. The Corinth, Mississippi-based act released their self-titled debut album on March 11, 2008, which just one year and five days later was certified gold by the RIAA.  

Florida death metal monsters MALEVOLENT CREATION have just signed a management deal with Extreme Management Group (SUFFOCATION, ORIGIN). It is also at this time that the band would like to confirm April 5 2010 as the starting date for recording their new album with Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios