Altsounds — *"UNHOLY ALLIANCE TOUR, CHAPTER III" LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 2008 ASSAULT WITH METAL HAMMER SPONSORED UK DATES BILL FEATURES SLAYER, TRIVIUM, MASTODON * The UK leg of the mighty "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" kicks off in Manchester, England on O... more info

Altsounds — Conceived in Austin, TX, *THE SWORD *took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces. *THE SWORD*'s live shows quickly bec... more info

Altsounds — Conceived in Austin, TX, *THE SWORD *took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces. *THE SWORD*'s live shows quickly bec... more info

Guardian Music — Madrid correspondent Giles Tremlett explains why Iron Maiden's mascot is appearing in a town council debating chamber in northern Spain more info

Guardian Music — Spanish councillors adorn desks with heavy metal emblem in retaliation to Basque separatists more info

Altsounds — After signing a worldwide deal with major label Zomba, *IN CASE OF FIRE* are at last set with a November 10th release date for their astounding debut single *‘This Time We Stand’*,one of the most anticipated debut releases of 2008. ... more info

Altsounds — After signing a worldwide deal with major label Zomba, *IN CASE OF FIRE* are at last set with a November 10th release date for their astounding debut single *‘This Time We Stand’*,one of the most anticipated debut releases of 2008. ... more info

Topix — Radiohead, Bryan Ferry, Iron Maiden and Chrissie Hynde are among the artists who are demanding greater control over their music. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty Radiohead, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde and Iron Maiden are among the initial artists to sign up for and usher in the launch of the new Featured Artists Coalition. As the music industry continues to shif... more info

Wired - Listening Post — A group of British recording artists including Radiohead, The Verve and Iron Maiden say the digital music revolution has come up short in terms of the fair treatment of artists, citing an agreement between record labels, ISPs and the British... more info