Babies Back
The Backyard Babies have recorded the followup to the amazing Total 13. Set for an April release, Bad Boys Utd has been produced by Tomas Skosberg again.

SG Radio
Fans of Stampin' Ground should look out for them on Total Rock radio on February the 23rd. It is a broadcast of a live show inat the Kings Head in Fulham. Check it out on http://www.totalrock.com

2001 Ozzfest
The lineup for the main stage at Ozzfest 2001 has been confirmed as Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Disturbed. What the fuck is that about?!? That is an embarrassingly poor lineup, it really is - how can Ozzy put his name to such a show? It really is poor. Very poor.

Soilent Green
My old favourites are back with a new album The Devil Wears A Lamb's Skin, released in May or June

New Release
Pulverised Records will be releasing the new Sathanas CD entitled Cruentus Diabolos. For more info contact pulverised@pacific.net.sg

Lunasigned
Lunasound have just signed 3D House Of Beef and Gorilla. 3DHOB should be releasing the first record sometime in April, followed by Gorilla's debut in May.

Cathedral Tour
Cathedral will be touring the UK with Hangnail in tow. Look out for them at a venue near you.

SepulSongs
The once mighty Sepultura have two new songs available from the Roadrunner website, entitled One Man Army and Sepulnation. Check them out at http://www.roadrun.com/music

Slayer Rule!
The band have won a courtcase against a murder victim's family who claimed their music caused three fans to murder their 15 year old daughter.
They are also currently recording their new album, this time with producer Matt Hyde who worked with Monster Magnet. Expect a release sometime during the summer.

Unida
Unida have just signed with American Recordings, so we can expect a new release from them sometime soon-ish.

VideoZine
Scottish based Soulburn is becoming a video-zine, with video interviews of bands and lots more. For info on bands lined up for issue 1, take a look at the website.