Crowbar Announces New Guitarist

Crowbar has replaced guitarist Steve Gibb with Matthew Brunson (Kingdom Of Sorrow). More details here.

Cave In To Release Rarities Album In April

Cave In will release a rarities compilation album titled Anomalies Vol. 1 and 2 in April, 2010 via Hydra Head Records.

Mutiny Within Posts Two New Songs

Mutiny Within has posted two new songs called “Year Of Affliction” and “Oblivion” on their MySpace page.

Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Found Dead

In a sad bit of news to end the year, Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Owen “The Rev” Sullivan was found dead in his home on Monday, the Orange County Register reports. He was 28. Owen was found in his Huntington Beach, California home by firefighters at around 1pm PST. The initial report is that he died of natural causes. Sullivan was an original member of the band, which formed in 1999. The band’s Myspace page posted the following:

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.
Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.
We love you.

Their Warner Bros. debut, 2005’s City of Evil, was perhaps their most popular, going platinum, helped by their Hunter S. Thompson-inspired single, “Bat Country.” And while their most recent 2007 self titled album debuted at #4 and went gold, 2005’s Waking the Fallen best highlighted the band’s strong melodies, Maiden-esque guitar harmonies, and the bombast of vintage Guns N’ Roses, a band who’s excesses they openly looked up to. We’ll give you more info on Owen’s untimely demise as we get it.

Municipal Waste To Perform On Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit

Municipal Waste will perform on Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit on Friday, December 25 at 9 p.m.

The Chariot Announce Tour Dates

The Chariot has announced dates the Tours And Rumors Of Tours Tour. Support will come from Greeley Estates, Inhale Exhale, Memphis May Fire and The Color Morale. More details here.

Bands Confirmed For God Of War III Digital EP

Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Opeth, Dream Theater and Taking Dawn have been confirmed for the video game God Of War III’s digital EP dubbed God Of War: Blood & Metal. More details here.

Unearth To Headline Second Atticus Metal Tour

Unearth will headline the second installment of the Atticus Metal Tour this coming Spring. Support will come from Stick To Your Guns, Veil Of Maya, The Ghost Inside, Carnifex, and Your Demise on select dates. More details coming soon.

Rammstein Releases New Video

Rammstein has released a new video for the song “Ich Tu Dir Weh”.

Ex-Members To Rejoin Glassjaw

Bassist Mannuel Carrero and drummer Durijah Lang have left the band Saves The Day to rejoin Glassjaw. More details here.