Click HERE. Scroll down. You are seeing the brand new artwork for the forthcoming new Coal Chamber album ‘Giving The Devil His Due’, due out in August.

SLIPKNOT reconvene in August for work on their third album, the follow up to the UK No.1 album ‘Iowa’, which is set to arrive like a napalm bomb in 2004. Be prepared.

If you thought last year’s ‘Roadrage’ DVD compilation was a bargain, then wait until you check out this year’s. Set for release on September 1st, again at a ridiculously low-price, it will feature the likes of Stone Sour, Murderdolls, Chimaira, Spineshank, Type O Negative & Killswitch Engage as well as classic tracks from acts like Sepultura & Coal Chamber.

If you didn’t manage to get hold of the new ‘Download 2003’ discount card with last month’s Metal Hammer then don’t forget that you can order one FREE HERE. Remember, this card will allow you 퉌£2 off a whole host of Roadrunner new releases exclusively at HMV this year including: *Chimaira ‘The Impossibility of Reason’ – out now *Type O Negative ‘Life Is Killing Me’ – out now *Spineshank ‘Self-Destructive Pattern’ – out July 14th *Murderdolls ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ special package – out July 21st

Word from Phil Kaso, in our office over in New York… “I just wanted to spread the word a bit…. Friday was doubleDrive in Hartford – we started out the day going to the PLANET OF SOUND studio where WCCC (the US rock station) was doing a live broadcast. The band Closure was on the air before we got there. doubleDrive got in, and were given free reign, the station told them they could do as many songs as they wanted! The band performed acoustic versions of “Imprint”, “Million People” and “Big Shove”, as well as parts of “Love Song” by Tesla and “Fade To Black” by Metallica. They were on the air for about an hour. Talking about Blue in the Face, the tour, etc. 12 stones was on after doubleDrive (they are the headliner of the tour) and they only did 1 song, and then Socialburn was on and they did 3 songs. The station was thrilled with doubleDrive’s performance. They said they thought that doubleDrive should be headlining the show, not 12 Stones! Then we were off the Webster theater. Closure was the first band on, and by my judgement – there was about 400 kids in the venue for them, and they got a decent reception. Next up was DoubleDrive was on. I’d say there was a good 600+ people there for them (by my eyeballing the crowd). The crowd went NUTS for doubleDrive . This was their second time thru Hartford, they had played the WCCC Rock Expo back in April on the 19th. There was a huge mosh pit for “Inside Out”. WHen the band played “Imprint” the crowd was singing along, and at the end of the song, the band even stopped singing, and let the crowd sing alone. ….it was very cool! The band later told me that was one of the best reactions they have had yet! And they will be going back to Hartford on June 29 for a benefit show. And when doubleDrive was done, the crowd emptied out -I’d say that Socialburn & 12 Stones only played to about 300-400 people. It was definately a doubleDrive crowd. Just wanted to let you know what’s going on out there.” Hey Phil, thanks for the line.

Time for a quick update on some of the latest features out there featuring our bands – check ’em out. doubleDrive *Read the new ‘Rising’ feature out in Kerrang! on June 14th. *Also, don’t miss an album review and band feature in Powerplay’s June issue. Type O Negative *Don’t miss the great KKKK album review of ‘Life Is Killing Me’ in the June 7th issue. *The current issue of Terrorizer has Type O on the cover and an album review…. *As does the current issue of Powerplay! *And for some more unusual reading, pick up the current issue of Bizarre for a Type O interview. *Not to mention reviews in Metal Hammer ( a very nice 8/10), Logo, Vice, Black Velvet (August issue), Cop Out, Meltdown, Guitar Techniques, Record Collector, & Classic Rock (July issue) to spotlight just a few.

It can only be a brand new interview with Type O Negative… and this one with Johnny, carried out by the good folks at East Coast Romper. Check it out in full HERE.

So, that surprise Metallica set at Download the other weekend was cool, no? Did you read our earlier news story about our guys in CHIMAIRA getting to meet and hang out with them? Now we have the photographic evidence… check it out HERE. m/ Speaking of photos from Download, check out all the pics we’ve posted up for MURDERDOLLS, STONE SOUR, and SPINESHANK’s live sets too.. as well as a few shots of you lovely folks in the crowd, the Kerrang! signing sessions, and some general backstage hanging around. Oh yes, and once you’ve finished admiring Chimaira with Lars, be sure to check out all of the CHIMAIRA photos too.

Last Thursday, June 6, the Murderdolls did a special performance of their forthcoming single ‘White Wedding’ in front of a TV audience. The reason? The performance was being filmed for a future broadcast on TV show Top Of The Pops. Also performing on the night were Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Emma Bunton, Mel C, and Abs. Spotted! During the Murderdolls performance, we spotted Emma Bunton’s band, headbanging and miming along from an adjacent stage! Who’d thought. You can check out some photos from the night HERE.

The last time we visited Red Tape, it was a little over a month ago and they were one week deep into the recording of their Roadrunner debut…so where do things stand now? Singer/Guitarist Jeff Jaworsky enlightens us as follows: What up everybody! Jeff from Red Tape here… We’re still down here in Burbank finishing up on the recording. So far, everything is turning out pretty dope! Then again, what would I say… it sucks? ) One thing that DOES suck is the 1 bed motel we’re all staying in now… I wish we were still back at the Oakwood Apts with Brody & ‘ol dude from QOTSA! -Ummm, I’m not gonna bitch about the 1 bed motel anymore after reading OPETH’s studio diary… they slept on air mattresses in the studio -way to go guys! We spend most of our time over at MT Studios, this guy Matt’s house basically. At this point, we’re completely finished with drums and guitars. All that’s left is a few vocal and bass tracks, and “baaaaaaam!” we’z done. Back to playing shows and such… What can you expect from this record? The same heavy, fast, and soulful punk rock fulla groove and hooks that has always been RED TAPE, but waaay tighter and more bass for your face! We’ve got 17 tracks, 2 of which will prolly end up as B-sides. Also, as of now we’re still tossing around names for the record… when it’s decided, we’ll let ya know. This has been an amazing experience… the best part for me was the Coffin Case bro stopping by with the hook-up! …well, maybe not the BEST -but it was rad. No slowing down yet… Can’t wait to share it with you all… g2g -jeff