It’s officially got ridiculous, ROADRUNNER now have 11, that’s right folks 11 bands confirmed for download. New additions this week include the MIGHTY DRAGONFORCE and Sevendust. No rest for the wicked eh! After sweeping Europe on their recent mammoth tour, DragonForce are psyching themselves up for Download. “Download 2006 here we come and some more! For those who’ve seen us, we know you lot will be in the front showing everyone there that DragonForce have the loudest, craziest fans. You asked, we answer. See you in the pit!” – Herman (RIFF-MEISTER-GENERAL-DRAGONFORCE) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE FESTIVAL

That’s right folks! We’ve got an exclusive stream of “Walls Of Jericho – A Trigger Full Of Promise” taken from the forthcoming Headbangers Ball – The Revenge compilation. To listen to the track simply head over to our MUSIC SECTION Don’t forget!! Headbangers Ball – The Revenge streets April 10th, and Walls Of Jericho will releasing “With Devils Amongst Us All” on 26th June

Quirky jazz quintet, Pe’z, are a little more than your average band, bringing you a fresh new jazz sound infused with samba, rock and ska. Founded in Tokyo in 1999 by band leader Oyama ‘BMW’ Wataru, who gathered the best of local musicians to form PE’Z, they are veterans in their native Japan where they have already released 3 albums to critical acclaim – winning New Artist of the Year at the 17th Japan Gold Disc Awards in 2003 and achieving Top 10 chart positions. Full Tracklisting: 1. Wild Gypsy 2. Haruhayate 3. Pop ‘N’ Roll 4. No. 6 5. Pierrot 6. Auction #2 7. Na! Na! Na! – Big Adventure Of Nuru-Pyon- Ta 8. Yukue (Tsukushinbow Version) Pe’z – ‘Tsu Ku Shi N Bow’ streets 15th May

As reported by MTV.COM, a copy of Slipknot’s self-released 1996 demo album, Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., has fetched more than $627 in an eBay auction. The demo is considered the rarest and most sought-after piece of ‘Knot memorabilia, as only 1,000 copies of the disc were ever pressed and released. In related news, Slipknot affiliates Stone Sour are in the midst of recording the follow-up to their 2002 self-titled LP, but that hasn’t stopped them from making lineup changes. Last week drummer Joel Ekman was released from duty – a decision “we all discussed and feel is best for the five of us and for the future of Stone Sour,” according to a press release. The band’s forthcoming disc, Come What May, will hit stores this summer. Slipknot’s Grammy winning “Before I Forget” is of course the opening track on the upcoming MTV2 Headbangers Ball: The Revenge compilation

Come, Come WATCH the world premiere of the Dresden Dolls’ striking new video for “Sing” exclusively on MySpace! Dresden Dolls MySpace Page Yes, Virginia Ecard WATCH the world premiere of the Dresden Dolls’ striking new video for “Sing” exclusively on MySpace! Dresden Dolls MySpace Page Yes, Virginia Ecard

Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter has revealed details on the filming of their newest video. Shot during their headlining performance at The Icon in Buffalo, New York last Thursday night (March 23). A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Chris Frerotte, who attended last night’s show, had previously stated in an e-mail that “after the band finished their set, they said they were now going to film the crowd going nuts and the band playing for their new music video ‘Save Ourselves’. The band then played ‘Save Ourselves’ for the second time of the night and some fat guy with a huge mullet was on stage filming it.” Commented Hunter: “We ‘sort of’ shot a video. A good friend of ours, Jason Haitkin, came out on tour with us for the past week and filmed a bunch of footage. I had an idea for a video that was something different and ‘fun.’ If it turns out too silly, then we will use it for our website. Not sure what we are going to do with it yet. We will have to wait until the edit. And it is true that he is a bit hefty, but the mullet was a wig!” Courtesy Of Blabbermouth

Stone Sour have unfortunately parted ways with original drummer Joel Ekman – here’s the official statement from the band: “Things are going really well in the studio and we’ll have a more in-depth update next week, but for now, we wanted to let you know about a change in the band. Sadly Joel Ekman, Stone Sour’s original drummer, is no longer going to be part of the band. This is something that we all discussed and feel is best for the five of us and for the future of Stone Sour. This has been the most intense recording process of our career and the next year of touring will be equally, if not more, intense. Our world tour kicks off June 2nd in Germany and our goal is to play as many cities and countries as possible. We ‘re in discussions with a few drummers now and will let you know who that person will be as soon as we come to a decision. We wish the best to Joel and to his family.” Stone Sour

Black Label Societies website has put up a couple of exclusive studio shots taken by Chad Lee Click on the above image to see more.

You can now select the video for KHOMA ‘Medea’ on Kerrang! TV- Head to Sky Channel 354!!!!!!! To request call: 09056 525 666 And enter selection number 110 for Khoma

As some of you may know, Trivium are recording a session in front of a live audience at the BBC in London on Friday. They will play a half an hour set at the Maida Vale studios in front of just 40 people- and we at RR have 10 pairs of tix to give away! What’s more you’ll get to ask Trivium a question live on air!! All you have to do is email in to rrguest@roadrunnerecords.co.uk, titling your email TRIVIUM BBC FRIDAY, and telling me your full name, mobile telephone number and what question would you most like to ask Trivium. The best/most innovative questions will win a pair of tix. YOU MUST BE 16 YEARS OLD OR OVER!!!! YOU MUST BE 100% SURE THAT YOU CAN GET TO AND FROM LONDON ON FRIDAY!!! YOU WILL NEED TO BE AT THE STUDIO BY 6PM.