The Kerrang Awards took place last night (August 24th) at The Brewery in London. In attendance to see the awards presented were such rock luminaries as Angus Young, Meatloaf and former Stereophponics skin pounder Stuart Cable. Big winners on the night were the Lostprophets who walked away with two awards for Best British Band & Best Album for their Liberation Transmission opus. The full list of winners from the ceremony is as follows:

Kerrang Legend - Angus Young
Kerrang Hall Of Fame Winners - Slayer
Best Band On The Planet - My Chemical ROmance
Best British Band - Lostprophets
Spirit Of Independance Award - The Prodigy
Best Video - Fall Out Boy (Sugar. We're Going Down)
Classic Songwriter - Placebo
Best Album - Lostprophets (Liberation Transmission)
Best Single - Bullet For My Valentine (Tears Don't Fall)
Best Live Band - Muse
Best International Newcomer - Aiden
Best British Newcomer - Bring Me The Horizon

American Head Charge team up with Panic Cell & Twin Method for a UK tour in October & November. The full list of confirmed dates is as follows:

October 31st - Brighton Concorde 2
November 1st - Exeter Lemon Grove
November 2nd - Cardiff Coal Exchange
November 3rd - Dubline Voodoo Lounge
November 4th - Berlfast Limelight
November 5th - Liverpool Academy 2
November 7th - Glasgow Cathouse
November 8th - Newcastle Academy
November 9th - Stoke Sugarmill
November 10th - WOlverhampton Wulfrun Hall
November 11th - Nottingham Rock City
November 12th - London Islington Academy

On the 3rd August 1987 British rock band Def Leppard released the album "HYSTERIA". Already a major force in rock music, "HYSTERIA" catapulted the band into the stratosphere. The statistics for "Hysteria" are astounding. The album has sold in excess of 17 million copies and counting. Due to the incredible success of previous album "PYROMANIA" (released in 1983) and "HYSTERIA" Def Leppard are one of only five rock groups who can claim two separate original 10 million plus selling albums in the US. The others are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Van Halen. The "Hysteria" album also spawned 7 hit singles! Enormous hits such as "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME", "ANIMAL", "LOVE BITES", "ARMAGEDDON IT" and "ROCKET" are rock staples that still enjoy huge popularity today and have helped make Def Leppard Britain's greatest ever arena rock band. The album remains Def Leppard's best loved.

Mercury Records is set to release the "HYSTERIA DELUXE EDITION" on October 16, 2006. The double album will feature the full album remastered and a host of extras including all the "HYSTERIA" single b-sides, live b-sides and remixes together for the first time. The deluxe edition will also feature exclusive expanded booklet and artwork (including a forward by Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke).

Having sold over 65 million albums worldwide since their debut release in 1980 and proved themselves one of rock music's hardest working and consistently powerful live bands (playing to over 50 million fans in the last 15 years alone), Def Leppard's "HYSTERIA DELUXE EDITION" is an album not to miss.

Full track listing for "HYSTERIA DELUXE EDITION" is as follows:

Disc One:  Hysteria Remastered & Hysteria B-sides

Women, Rocket, Animal, Love Bites, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Armageddon It, Gods Of War, Don't Shoot Shotgun, Run RIot, Hysteria, Excitable, Love And Affection, Tear It Down, Ride Into The Sun (1987 re-recording), I Wanna Be Your Hero & Ring Of Fire.

Disc Two: Hysteria Live B-sides & Remixes

Elected, Love And affection (Live In Tilburg), Billy's Got A Gun (Live In Tilburg), Rock Of Ages (Live In Tilburg), Women (Live In Denver), Animal (extended version), Pour Some Sugar On Me (extended version), Armageddon It (The Nuclear Mix), Excitable (Orgasmic Mix), Rocket (The Lunar Mix) &  Release Me (Performed by Stumpus Maximus & The Good Ol' Boys)

"HYSTERIA DELUXE EDITION" is released through Mercury Records on the 16th October 2006.

US Rockers Dirty Rig, who can count former Warrior Soul vocalist Kory Clarke in their ranks have lined up a UK tour in September in support of their recently released Rock Did It opus. The confirmed dates for the tour are as follows:

Sept 13th - Wolverhampton Little Civic
Sept 14th - Coventry Jailhouse
Sept 15th - Wigan The Tavern
Sept 16th - Hull Adelphi
Sept 18th - Newcastle Trillians
Sept 19th - Manchester The Music Box
Sept 20th - Glasgow Vox
Sept 21st - Carlisle Brickyard
Sept 22nd - York Cert 18
Sept 23rd- London G Lounge

Gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST and Century Media Records are proud to announce the band's worldwide signing to the record label. In a career that has spanned over 17 years, PARADISE LOST have sold a staggering two million albums worldwide.

European Label Manager Antje Lange commented on the signing, "We feel very honored to welcome PARADISE LOST to The Century Family. PARADISE LOST are an extremely influential band with the creative potential for a very bright future. As their new record label, we look forward to working to expand their global fan base."

After reviewing several offers, PARADISE LOST chose to sign to Century Media worldwide. Vocalist Nick Holmes states, "It's great to be on a label with so many metal bands and such a heritage. This worldwide deal will give us a chance to have a crack at the U.S."

GUN/Sony/BMG in Europe and Abacus Recordings in the U.K. and the U.S released the band's last album "Paradise Lost". Century Media Records will be re-releasing the album in the U.K. and U.S.

Currently in pre-production with producer Rhys Fulber for their as of yet unnamed 11th album, the band will embark on a U.K. tour with Opeth in November. After the live dates, the band is planning to record their new album in Bradford, Lincolnshire and Canada in late November/December with a release tentatively scheduled for spring 2007.

Metal Blade Records have announced the signing of SHAI HULUD! Yes the rumors are true… Shai Hulud is back together and has recently signed a deal with Metal Blade Records and are about to hit the road for a string of dates in Europe with Parkway Drive and Remembering Never. Shortly after Shai Hulud returns to the States they will head out with Dead To Fall, Twelve Tribes, and label mates Phoenix Mourning for the Call No Man Happy Who Is Not Dead Tour

Once the band is done touring they will spend the winter months writing material for their Metal Blade debut which will be out in the Spring/Summer 2007. More information will be made available as it comes in including tour updates from the guys, updates on the writing process, what studio and producer they plan on going with and studio reports once they start recording.

“Having been intensely fanatic about the majority of their bands (yes, even The Goo Goo Dolls, but more so Cryptic Slaughter) for upwards of 20 years, we are honored to be welcomed to their family. Like I told the label, Metal Blade may very well be more responsible for raising me than my mother. Sorry Mom, but you must admit I spent quite a lot of time with Slayer and Voivod in those formative years... We plan on spending this coming winter writing for our Metal Blade debut. This summer, in case those interested aren't aware, we are touring Europe with our pals in Remembering Never and Parkway Drive. We follow that up with two 3 week jaunts in The States with yet more pals of ours; the first 3 weeks we'll be out with Dead To Fall and Phoenix Mourning. The second 3 weeks 100 Demons picks up where Dead To Fall leaves off, and Iowa 's premier bodybuilders Ignite The Will join us for select dates. Twelve Tribes and One Dead Three Wounded will be rocking the tour all 6 weeks. All in all that's not such a bad way to spend some time. We're more than happy to worsen our hearing with such quality noise. We're definitely too old. Turn it down!” Matt Fox Shai Hulud

“All of us here at Metal Blade are absolutely thrilled to be working with a band that is as influential as Shai Hulud and can’t wait to get started working their MB debut. We definitely expect to see great things from Matt Fox and Co. and will make sure we do everything in our power to help them along the way. 2007 is going to be one hell of a year for Metal Blade and I’m grateful that Shai Hulud will be a part of that.” Metal Blade

“I remember seeing Shai Hulud at Furnace Fest 2002 and they were the best band there! They've influenced so many of the bands that are up and coming right now, including As I Lay Dying. When Matt first sent me the new demos, I was honored to give my recommendation to Metal Blade and I’m happy to see they are now part of the MB family.” Tim Lambesis As I Lay Dying

“Shai Hulud were one of the pioneers of melodic hardcore. When I say melodic, I mean crushing yet melodic music, with emotionally driven heavy vocals that will tear your soul open. Without these guys metal/hardcore would not sound the way it does today. They were and still are a musical influence for me.” Trevor Phipps Unearth.

As part of their Summer European tour, with special guests Parkway Drive & Remembering Never, Shai Hulud play the following UK shows:

28th August - Swindon The Furnace
29th August - Leeds JoSepths Well
30th August - Aberdeen Moshulu
31st August - Manchester Music Box
1st Septtember - Newport TJ`s
2nd Septtember - London Underworld

Skid Row have tentatively set October 24th as the release date for their new album, titled 'Revolution Per Minute' Recorded at Wire World Studios in Nashville & produced by Michael Wagener, the man behind the desk for the band's opening pair of classic albums, this is the second record to feature vocalist Johnny Solinger alongside the twin guitar attack of Dave Sabu & Scotti Hill and bassist Rachel Bolan. Drums on the album are provided by Dave Gara.

Tracks set to appear on the album include 'Disease', 'Strength', 'Another Dick In The System', 'White Trash', 'Shut Up Baby',  'I Love You' and 'You Lie'

Winterville have lined up a show at the Camden Barfly in London on Septtember 12th as part of the "Ones To Watch" showcase series. The band have also been nominated in the 'Best New Band' section of the 2006 Classic Rock Magazine Awards.

Megadeth have reportedly pushed back the release of their new album. Originally scheduled to be released this autumn via Roadrunner Records. Entitled 'United Abominations' the album is now likely to surface in early 2007. Speaking to Billboard.com band mainman Dave Mustaine commented ""We're putting the finishing touches on it, We've got a little more work before it's finished, but it should be out some time next year."

Mustaine says an initial Oct. 31 release date for the album, Megadeth's first as part of a new deal with Roadrunner Records, was "wishful thinking," and both the group and label felt a 2007 release was preferable to November or December of this year.

The singer/guitarist says the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year.

"We're taking our time with this one," Mustaine says. "It's a great feeling to make a record and not have our feet held to the fire. One of my heroes growing up was Kiss, but they really frustrated me 'cause they would put out a record just about every year. I couldn't figure that out. I pretty much have a cycle of about 18 months to 24 months between records. I just can't put them out any quicker than that and feel comfortable about them."
 

Killswitchs Engage have announced their forthcoming album title in an interview with MTV.COM. Christned' As Daylight Dies' the album is likely to surface in November through Roadrunner Records

"It's the softest thing we've ever done," bassist Mike D'Antonio joked to MTV.com from a cell phone in England, where this weekend, the Ozzfest veterans will be taking the stages of the Reading and Leeds festivals. "They were calling us metalcore for a long time, and now we're going to have to add another word — like emo metalcore. We'll need to create yet another genre, and people will start wearing dresses after listening to this thing."

Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. "There was really hardly any thought put into it at all," he recalled. "It just came out and we hadn't written in so long that everyone had a lot to contribute. It felt more like the sessions for [2002's] 'Alive or Just Breathing', where everyone was contributing, and everyone had a say. That is more, to me, what the KILLSWITCH style is. But, it is the typical line that everyone gives you — that this is a heavier album — but it kind of is. It's definitely way heavier. There are still the melodic choruses here and there, and there's a lot to latch onto. But it's heavy."

"As Daylight Dies" is the result of more than a month and a half in the studio with KILLSWITCH guitarist and one of metal's "it" producers, Adam Dutkiewicz (UNDEROATH, ALL THAT REMAINS). Dutkiewicz will also be mixing the record, which will feature a dozen songs, including "This Is Absolution", "For You" and the title track.  

Senser, the UK's premier dance/rock/rap outfit are embarking on a short tour in Septtember as an appetiser.for their forthcoming live CD/DVD release.

After re-convening their original line-up for live dates promoting 2000's “Parallel Charge” compilation the London based Septtet then released a welcome return to form in the shape of third album “Schematic” which showed that they have lost none of the edge and eclectism that defined their classic debut "Stacked Up" back in 1995. 

Blending rock and rap akin to Rage Against The Machine in their prime but adding elements of eastern music and dance as well, Senser are a truly unique aural experience not to be missed. They have also built up a formidable live reputation and this string of dates in will give fans a rare opportunity to get intimate with the band.  The tour Septtember starts at Newcastle Carling Academy on 11^th Septtember and then takes in the following shows :-

12th Septtember Liverpool Academy
13th Septtember Birmingham Academy
14th Septtember London Islington Academy
16th Septtember Club 2000 Branwells Mill
17th Septtember Bristol Academy  

As ever HardRockHouse will be present to bring you a review of the Newcastle show for which tickets are still available from www.newcastle-academy.co.uk  See you down the front!  

Amon Amarth set up an exclusive pre-listening player to preview their forthcoming new studio album, 'With Oden On Our Side' scheduled to be released through Metal Blade on Septtember 25th. You can check the player out via www.metalblade.de/aa_player   and get the chance to listen to two brand new tracks off the upcoming opus . You can also pre-order a copy of the album and get some additional Amon Amarth stuff like a bottle opener, balloon and a sunshield for free. Also you have the chance to win some exclusive swag and find a few other cool features! Click on the link and check it out.

In further news the band has also confirmed two UK dates during their November European headlining tour in support of the album. Along with Wintersun & Tyr the band play Bradford Rios on November 22nd and London's Camden Underworld on November 23rd.

Born From Pain have started the recording process for a new album. The band have encamped at  Antfarm Studios with Tue Madsen and will recording 11 songs for our new full-length CD with the working title of 'Suicide Nation'. New songs likely to be included on the album are "Relentless", "Stop at Nothing", "Eyes of the World" and "Behind enemy Lines".  Recording is scheduled to be finished by early Septtember with a tentative released planned for late November.

The band have also lined up a series of UK dates in the Autumn with Napalm Death as part of a European tour The gigs confirmed are:

18th October - Newcastle University
20th October ­ Bradford  Rios
21st October ­ Nottingham Marcus Garvie Centre
19th November ­ London Camden Underworld

Hellraiser, Too Wired To Sleep, Hangman, Angel Of My Dreams, Fight On, So Long, Spirit Of The Night, Midnite Fantasy, No Risk No Gain, Turnin` Inside Out, Take My Luv, Justice, Luv Will Survive and Rocks Off

Dutch prog metallers Sphere of Souls, who released their acclaimed debut album ˜From the Ashes" earlier this year on Lion Music, have been added to the bill for ProgPower Europe 2006, which will be held at J.C. Sjiwa in Baarlo, the Netherlands between Friday 29 Septtember and Sunday 1 October. This year's line-up features such names as Riverside, Mercenary, Scar Symmetry and Textures. Sphere of Souls will open the proceedings on the final day of the event. For additional information on ProgPower Europe 2006, please visit http://www.progpower.com. Sphere of Souls appearance at ProgPower will be preceded by a performance at the annual Sleutelrock MS benefit festival at De Peuk, Valkenburg, Zuid Holland, the Netherlands on Saturday, 30 Septtember. The event will be headlined by Sinister.

Irelands Honey For Christ have lined up a trio of dates during late August/Septtember for 'a very heavy metal weekend'  The shows are as follows:

August 31st - Bangor The Black Boat
Septt 1st - Londonderry  The Dungloe Bar
Septt 2nd - Belfast  Katy Dalys

Touring in support of her recently released 'Warrior Soul' album, Pesch now plays the following shows:

Nov 7th - Bradford  Rio's
Nov 8th - Dudley  JB's
Nov 9th - Nottingham  Rock City
Nov 10th - London Camden Underworld

Gut Active is proud to introduce Blues Rock; the most comprehensive blues rock album of the decade. Presented by Classic Rock magazine, the album is released on Septtember 11th 2006, making it the perfect gift for any blues rock completist.

Classic Rock Presents Blues Rock is comprised of 2 CDs spanning 37 vintage tracks, featuring the finest blues rock recording and performing artists. Artists include Fleetwood Mac, The Steve Miller Band, Ten Years After, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore, Cream, Alexis Korner, Santana, Humble Pie, The Allman Brothers, George Thorogood, ZZ Top, Taj Mahal, plus many more.

This is the second in a new series of Classic Rock endorsed albums that focuses on different genres within the history and rich tapestry of rock music (Classic Rock Presents Prog Rock was the first in the series released earlier this year).

Classic Rock Presents Blues Rock is a great representation of the classic era of Blues Rock, and coincides with the growing popularity of classic blues rock at its most powerful. Many of the artists featured on the album have contributed to the ever-evolving spirit and tradition of blues rock music.

The full track listing for Blues Rock is as follows:
 

CD1
Cream – “Strange Brew”, Fleetwood Mac – “Man Of The World”, Santana – “Black Magic Woman”, Free – “I’m A Mover”, Canned Heat – “On The Road Again”, The Allman Brothers Band – “Ramblin’ Man”, Frankie Miller – “Be Good To Yourself”, Juicy Lucy – “Who Do You Love”, Alexis Korner – “Get Off My Cloud”, Jack Bruce – “Sunshine Of Your Love”, Humble Pie – “Natural Born Boogie”, Mountain – “Mississippi Queen” , Big Brother & The Holding Company – “Piece Of My Heart”, Python Lee Jackson – “In A Broken Dream” , Ram Jam – “Black Betty”, Golden Earring – “Radar Love”, The Groundhogs – “Groundhog Blues”, Wishbone Ash – “Jail Bait” and Gary Moore – “Still Got The Blues”,

CD2
ZZ Top – “La Grange”, Status Quo – “Roadhouse Blues”, Thin Lizzy – “Still In Love With You”, Dr. Feelgood – “Milk And Alcohol”, The Steve Miller Band – “Rock ‘N’ Me”, Chris Farlowe – “Out Of Time”, Johnny Winter – “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl”, Taj Mahal – “Statesboro Blues”, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble – “Scuttle Buttin’” , Chicken Shack – “I’d Rather Go Blind”, J.J. Cale – “Cocaine” , Joe Walsh & Barnstorm – “Rocky Mountain Way”, Robin Trower – “Day Of The Eagle”, George Thorogood And The Destroyers – “Bad To The Bone”, Pat Travers – Snortin’ Whiskey, Ian Hunter – “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”, Ten Years After – “I’m Goin’ Home” (Live) and The Band – “The Weight”

MTM MUSIC have announced the release of the brand new ZENO album "Runway To The Gods"

It always takes many years until Zeno pleases AOR and Classic Rock fans with a new album. But when the album is finally released – it’s always a masterpiece! Now, 8 years after “Listen To The Light“, Zeno returns with another rock jewel called “Runway To The Gods“!

In 1984, Zeno Roth the younger brother of Uli Jon Roth formed the band Zeno with Ule Ritgen (Fair Warning). Zeno's self-titled first album was released in 1985 and the band toured with Black Sabbath, Krokus, Keel and also played a festival with Queen in the UK. His first album, its follow-up "Zenology" and “Listen To The Light” reached many different charts, #25 in the ‘Foreign Music Charts’ and #2 in the ‘Rock Music Charts’ among others.

After 8 years the wait is finally over: “Runway To The Gods“ is a masterpiece of finest musicianship, song writing and production. Sophisticated arrangements with strong melodies and an outstanding instrumentation make this album play in heavy rotation. With “Runway To The Gods”, Zeno Roth impressively proves what a fantastic musician he is: he recorded most of the album on his own and even performed the lead vocals on one song. The other lead vocals are handled by no other than former Jaded HeartT singer Michael Bormann, who delivers an awesome performance on this album. Truly a highlight!

The release of "Runway To The God" is scheduled on MTM MUSIC in October 20th with the following track listing:

Fanfares Of Love, Climb The Sky, Land Of Illusion, Shades Of Blue, Runway To The Gods, Sogno Di Angelo, Refugees (Longing For Paradise), I Feel - I Live, Purify (Pilgrims Of Remembrance), Do You Feel The Time and Sunset Birds Flying Home (Celestial Touchdown)

MTM Music have announced the release of Beggar's Bride album "Boulevard Of Broken Hearts"!

Holggy Begg, Swiss producer, singer and songwriter, hits the spotlight for the first time with his project Beggar's Bride. Before this, he worked on productions such as the recent solo album by Oni Logan. “Boulevard of Broken Hearts" tells 12 short and autobiographic stories, dealing with the here and now, days gone by, expectations, longings, disappointments, hopes and new beginnings.

Famed producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Voss (Mad Max, Casanove) as well as guest musicians such as Merc Stoace (Krokus), Aino Laos (ex-Laos), Gary Barden (ex-MSG, Silver), Ela (ex-Valerie’s Garten), Dorkas Kiefer KIEFER and Yan make Beggar's Bride a real treat for all those who enjoy high quality melodic rock and AOR.

Liner notes, lyrics and track-by-track commentaries in the CDs booklet deliver interesting and entertaining background information about the process of making the album. The music of Beggar's Bride unfolds its impact in a pleasantly rocking and melodic way – coming straight from the heart.

The Line Up for Beggar's Bride looks as follows:

Fritz Schneider - Acoustic Guitar, Holggy Begg - Lead Vocals, Accoustic & Electric Guitar, Jolene Van Ar - Drums, Vocals, Matt Bride - Bass and Michael Bride - Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Vocals with additional vocals from Marc Storace, Gary Barden, Dorkas Kiefer, Michael Voss, Aini Laos, Yan & Ela.

The release of "Boulevard Of Broken Hearts" is scheduled on for October 13th with the following track listing:

Broken Hearts, Footprints In The Sand, Ruled By Clowns, You Were My Sunshine, Dreams, I Think It's Over, Eight Feet Below, First Way Out, The Radio Is Playin' Softly, Tattoo Nancy, Thousand Miles From Home, The Open Sea and Below

Thunder have revealed the first details of their new album which has been christened "Robert Johnson's Tombstone", and is scheduled to be released on October 30th. All told the album will contain eleven new Thunder songs with the title track of the album being the opening song on the record, and it's about the death of Mr Johnson, the legendary blues guitar player. Further details on the album will be released over the coming weeks.

Thunder head out on the road during November in the UK in support of the album and the trek is shaping up as follows-

Nov 15th - Plymouth Pavilion
Nov 17th - Llandudno North Wales Theatre
Nov 18th - Oxford New Theatre
Nov 20th - Portsmouth Guildhall
Nov 21st - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Nov 22nd - London Forum
Nov 24th - Manchester Academy
Nov 25th - Newcastle City Hall
Nov 26th - Sheffield City Hall
Nov 28th - Glasgow Academy
Nov 29th - Inverness The Ironworks

Audioslave have confirmed the details surrounding the release of their third album, entitled 'Revelations' which is due to hit shops on Sept 4th through Columbia Records. The album will feature the following track listing:

Revelations, One And The Same, Sound Of A Gun, Until We Fall, Original Fire, Broken City, Somedays, Shape Of Things To Come, Jewel Of The Summertime, Wide Awake, Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye and Moth

Papa Roach release their latest album, entitled 'The Paramour Sessions' through Geffen Records on September 12th. The album,the follow up to 2004's Getting Away With Murder opus, was produced by Howard Benson and features the following trackl isting:

…To Be Loved, Alive ('N Out Of Control), Crash, The World Around You, Forever, I Devise My Own Demise, Time Is Running Out, What Do You Do?, My Heart Is A Fist, No More Secrets, Reckless, The Fire and Roses On My Grave

In support of the album Papa Roach have currently got a pair of UK dates lined up in