Today saw KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES launch their second ‘from the studio’ webisode on their Official Website.

Head on over HERE to see the guys pick up their hire car and have their tour of the studio where they would then begin work on their forthcoming new album. (If you have pop-ups disabled, head here).

Today the guys kicked off their UK tour in Birmingham. They have the following dates still to run, with tickets on sale now:

Sat 31st Oct – Coventry Casbah
Mon 2nd Nov – Middlesbrough Empire
Tue 3rd Nov – Aberdeen Moshulu
Wed 4th Nov – Edinburgh Studio 24
Thu 5th Nov – Blackwood Miners Institute
Sat 7th Nov – Yeovil Orange Box
Sun 8th Nov Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
Mon 9th Nov – Northampton Roadmenders
Tue 10th Nov – Preston 53 Degrees

Sunday will see the release of an acoustic version of current single Youngblood (Let It Out) as a digital single.

On Monday (November 2nd) WITHIN TEMPTATION release an acoustic album of some of their biggest tracks to date.

Recorded at one of a string of acoustic shows the band performed in theaters in their homeland, the CD showcases acoustic arangements of tracks such as ‘Stand My Ground’, ‘Caged’, ‘Memories’, ‘What Have You Done’ and the brand new track (and current single) ‘Utopia’.

In this video interview, Sharon takes us through ‘An Acoustic Night At The Theater’ and talks about each track in turn- why it was chosen, what the track is about and how it works as an acoustic track. Click on the player to view.

You can pre-order the album online now at HERE.

Ever wondered what Horror flicks give some of the bands on Roadrunner the eebie jeebies? Then wonder no more!

KERRANG! recently sat down with our resident rockers KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES and metal heavyweights DEVILDRIVER to see what these two bands at either of the Roadrunner spectrum watched around Halloween to get the ole spooky vibes goin’.

Check out the results on the Kerrang podcast -just head HERE!!

We here at Roadrunner UK are pretty excited about new-comers DOMMIN who release their debut album on Roadrunner early 2010.

We are also excited about the fact it’s Halloween this weekend, so we thought in celebration of the the holiday we would give you a chance to check out a track from the band- the aptly titled DARK HOLIDAY!

Click on the player to check it out, and keep an eye on Roadrunner UK in the coming months for more from the band.

Considering renewing your TRIVIUM FAN CLUB membership? Or not yet signed up? Then get a load of the upcoming deals for 2010!!

One year membership TriviumWorld 2010 Welcome Package, now includes:
*Exclusive fan-club only 10” picture disc featuring the epic “Shogun,” with b-sides “Poison, The Knife Or The Noose” and “Upon The Shores”
*Official TriviumWorld member laminate
*8×10 glossy photo, personalized and autographed by the band
*Trivium guitar pick (while supplies last)
*First access to new music, photos and Trivium artwork
*Access to fan club-exclusive videos and music, including live recording and monthly video updates from the band
*10% discount in the Trivium merch store
*Access to exclusive TriviumWorld-only message board, contests (win guitars and other rare & signed items from the band), and web chats with the members of the band
*Early access to Trivium news and tour dates, plus access to ticket pre-sales and VIP packages before the general public
*Access to TriviumWorld meet and greets with the band at shows (where available)

And much more! Fans should head to THIS LOCATION for full details!

Don’t forget that the guys hit the UK for a ruck of dates next March. Tickets are on sale now and you can pick them up online HERE

DOMMIN recently played some shows with The 69 Eyes over the in USA and so before they headed out, they played a warm-up show in Anaheim.

In this latest update from frontman Kris, we get a lil behind the scenes sneaky peak…

Check back tomorrow when we will load a new track from the band onto the site! And if you missed the last update from Kris, click here to check out his visit to ESP Guitars.

As promised yesterday, here is part two of our chat with Dallas and Wade from ALEXISONFIRE. In this section of the interview, we chat about their current video for the track Born & Raised (taken from current album Old Crows / Young Cardinals) and their new found ‘video curse’. We also quiz them about what the guys have coming up now they have left our blessed shores…

If you missed part one yesterday, you can check it out by clicking HERE.

‘Old Crows / Young Cardinals is in stores now, and you can pick it up online HERE.

Rob Zombie has inked a new global deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records.

The announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie’s new album, ‘Hellbilly Deluxe 2’ will now be released by Roadrunner’s Loud & Proud imprint in early 2010.

“It certainly wasn’t an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done,” states Zombie. “I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place.”

“Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis, as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we’ve admired for many years,” said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin. Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin’s sentiment, “Rob Zombie hits hard on ‘Hellbilly Deluxe ‘2 and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!”

The first single from the new album, “What?” recently launched at all rock radio formats and is quickly climbing the US radio charts. This latest album marks the follow-up to 1998’s ‘Hellbilly Deluxe’, which has racked up triple platinum status in the US.

The track listing is as follows:

1. Jesus Frankenstein
2. Sick Bubblegum
3. What?
4. Mars Needs Women
5. Werewolf, Baby!
6. Virgin Witch
7. Death and Destiny Inside The Dream Factory
8. Burn
9. Cease to Exist
10. Werewolf Women of the SS
11. The Man Who Laughs

Zombie kicks off his first headline tour since 2007, today in Phoenix, AZ (October 29th). Shows in Las Vegas, NV on the 30th, and a very special Halloween event on October 31st in Hollywood, CA, follow. Zombie will be accompanied by his longtime band mates – guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D and drummer Tommy Clufetos.

In addition to his illustrious recording career, Zombie has also written and directed five feature films. Most recently was the animated cult favorite ‘The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto’ based on his successful comic series. This season’s Halloween 2 (August 2009) followed up Zombie’s record breaking blockbuster re-imagining of Halloween in 2007. In 2005, Zombie assaulted the film world with the critically-acclaimed ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ (Lionsgate), the follow-up to his already cult classic ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ (Lionsgate 2004).

When they were in the UK recently, we sat down with THE PARLOR MOB bassist Nick Villapiano in an effort to get to know him a little better, what with the band being new to us here in the UK.

What were you doing when I interrupted you to do this?
Sitting backstage, drinking a few beers.. Just got done smoking a cig.

Date of birth?
My date of birth is May 28th, 1983.

Where did you go to high school?
I went to Red Bank Regional in Little Silver, New Jersey, which is also my home town. I started high school in 1997 and graduated in 2001.

When you were at high school, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I had no idea what I wanted to be, but I was in my first band in high school and that was with Paul, who plays guitar in the Parlor Mob.

What was the first instrument you ever played?
Bass guitar. I’ve been a bass player ever since I was eleven. Some friends of mine were starting a band and nobody played bass, so I was like ‘Oh ok, I wanna do that!’ My parents were cool enough to get me one and I just kinda fell in love with the instrument.

Tell us about the first band you ever played in.
It was called Optimus Prime, we were a hardcore band, and I think we were pretty good. Our last couple of songs were really something, but we were just trying to write sweet songs with crazy breakdowns!

What’s your favourite food?
My favourite food is my father’s eggplant parmesan. It’s delicious.

Beverage of choice?
In the summertime I enjoy a nice Pina Colada. Aside from that I just like water and beer.

Biggest pet peeve on the road?
People who go out of their way to be impolite.

Track of the moment?
Hmm… That’s a toughie! Let’s say ‘We’ve Still Got a Long Way to Go’ by Alice Cooper.

Album of the moment?
The Austin Powers soundtrack!

Movie of the moment?
Jeez, movies… I can’t even recall the last one I saw! Oh – Final Destination in 3D! That movie’s awesome.

When you look back on your career what has been the most prominent moment?
Oooh… It’s so hard not to do a joke answer! Probably the last time we were in Glasgow, which was the first time we’d ever been there, we just played a sold out show to kids screaming our names and stuff, that was really cool.

Random fact about you?
I have an extremely Italian full name: Nicolas Gavino Villapiano.

The band were in the UK in support of their debut album AND YOU WERE A CROW. Learn more about the band and hear tracks HERE

If you missed the previou GETTING TO KNOW YOU’s in the series, head to the last one and work your way back- Click here for the Getting To Know You with Eric Singer from KISS!.

KISS are currently touring the US in support of their brand new album SONIC BOOM and in a recent update to their official website KISSONLINE.COM, the band posted their first ever preformance of Sonic Boom track ‘Say Yeah’. You can check this out now in the player below.

In other news, the finishing touches are being put to the first video from the album, for the track Modern Day Delilah. As soon as we have news on where you can see that first, we’ll be posting it up!

Sonic Boom is in stores now, and you can pick it up online AT THIS LOCATION.