It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "RZ" Zildjian, our beloved founder and leader. A tireless and dynamic force within the drum industry, he inspired each one of us in the Sabian family to work harder, to reach farther, to make a difference - and he led us by example.
His professional story is well known. Having been dealt a major career setback at an age where most men would have opted for retirement, RZ instead chose to re-invent the cymbal business with his own hand-crafted brand, a brand that would forever change the face and sound of popular music. With his bare hands he shaped the Sabian cymbal brand into his life's story - and by extension we became his family.
We mourn his passing, and he will be forever in our hearts. But we are better people for having known RZ, and we are richer for having worked alongside him. We draw comfort from the knowledge that his spirit will live on in the music made by drummers the world over.
Rest in peace, RZ.
Smokey Robinson Plans Duets Album for Fall Release:
"Not only do I have a musical history with the guys involved, but a longstanding friendship as well. I'm looking forward to bringing our talents to the table as we collaborate on this project."
Letter from John Lennon to Paul and Linda McCartney among celebrity items up for auction online:
David Bowie short films exhibited in London
Morrissey Releasing Concert Film of Hollywood High Performance
Autographed Beatles album sells for $290,500
Final MINISTRY Album To Be Released In Tribute To Mike Scaccia:
“Mikey was my best friend in the world and there’s no Ministry without him. But I know the music we recorded together during the last weeks of his life had to be released to honor him. So after his funeral, I locked myself in my studio and turned the songs we had recorded into the best and last Ministry record anyone will ever here. I can’t do it without Mikey and I don’t want to. So yes, this will be Ministry’s last album." -Al Jourgensen
One piece of 'Infestissumam' artwork deemed too sacrilegious
"The artwork was meant to provoke some sort of thought, but it's been one obstacle after another."
36 Crazyfists Frontman Brock Lindow Offers New Album Update:
“What the F is up brothers and sisters!!!!!!! The writing is nearly complete and Holt and the boys turned out the most righteous of tunes this side of Mordor!!!! I’ve got a few more songs to write to and Blammmmo this mutha will be done. Recording will be under way in the near future with our Captain High Holtage manning the ship. It will be the first record for Kyle Baltus and I can’t wait for you all to hear his addition to the band!!! The Bear of course is out of hibernation and laying down the low lows like no other bear ever!!!! Touring, you ask..indeed!!! Thank you family for your Loyalty, we love all of you and can’t wait to see you all soon. Respect. Brock 36CF”
WITHIN TEMPTATION To Release Covers Album:
"The Q-Music Sessions" track listing:
1. Grenade (originally by BRUNO MARS)
2. Titanium (originally by DAVID GUETTA ft. SIA)
3. Let Her Go (originally by PASSENGER)
4. Summertime Sadness (originally by LANA DEL REY)
5. Radioactive (originally by IMAGINE DRAGONS)
6. Crazy (originally by GNARLS BARKLEY)
7. Dirty Dancer (originally by ENRIQUE IGLESIAS)
8. Don't You Worry Child (originally by SWEDISH HOUSE MAFFIA)
9. Behind Blue Eyes (originally by THE WHO)
10. The Power Of Love (originally by FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD)
11. Apologize (originally by ONE REPUBLIC)
Heavy Metal And Popular Culture International Conference To Take Place In Ohio Next Month
LIVING COLOUR - Livin' Vivid Live!:
"Well, you know, it kind of snuck up on us, the 25th anniversary, and so many things have happened to us in that process, and all because of this one particular record. Plus we hadn't played a lot of this stuff in a very long time, or at all, live. And we thought maybe we should give this album a chance to get noticed." -COREY GLOVER
ALTER BRIDGE Working On 'Heavy' And 'Cerebral' New Music:
"...is about eight songs deep in writing! There's some pretty heavy, cerebral stuff going on and it sounds awesome." -Brian Marshall
Disturbed’s David Draiman Helps Out On New Megadeth Album:
“I HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH THE LEGENDARY MR. DAVE MUSTAINE ON A FEW SONGS FOR THE NEW MEGADETH RECORD (NO GUEST VOCS, JUST WROTE TOGETHER).”
‘Gigantour’ Lineup Coming Soon:
"inalized the bands for Gigantour 2013 and have to admit, I am hella impressed!! Details coming soon. @Gigantour2013" -Dave Mustaine
New letlive. Album Due This Summer:
"we told you // now tell everyone else."
BLACK STAR RIDERS - Debut Album Artwork Revealed:
“I was watching a documentary about World War II bombers and saw the name painted on the side of one of the aircraft. The name just resonated with me and it seemed to encapsulate the turmoil that we, as a society, are currently experiencing. The past few years have been such a wild ride and now with the release of the album, it sounded like a bad-ass album title that summed up what Black Star Riders is all about.” -Ricky Warwick
Stone Sour Preview New Songs:
“Peckinpah” (http://snd.sc/YHdL6E)
“Stalemate” (http://snd.sc/10i0Uot)
"Sadist" (http://snd.sc/10kpTHU)
"82" (http://snd.sc/13Lo7ai)
"Blue Smoke" (http://snd.sc/YQ3jK8)
"The Uncanny Valley" (http://snd.sc/YQ3k0L)
REX BROWN Says New KILL DEVIL HILL Album 'Is Kicking Ass':
"Absolutely. We've got nine tracks with the bass and drums, and I don't know how many guitars we've done. About half of those have vocals. We're kind of on a drifting schedule because we're using [producer Jeff Pilson], and he's as busy as he can get. We're moving along, man, and this stuff is kicking ass. This [record] is more like everybody writing together and knowing everyone else's strengths. Before when I came into the band, they had a lot of things where the structure was already there. I just put my spice into it. I'd rearrange some stuff and really get stuff down with Vinny [Appice, drums] in pre-production and stuff like that. I spend a lot of time with [guitarist Mark Zavon] with the riff, and we'll take it to Vinny to put his splash on it and it can completely change. He'll say, "Ah… let's put something different here." So it's more of a collaborative thing on this one than anything that we've had before. I'm excited. If you like the first one, this one is going to blow you out. The melodies are crazy."
CRADLE OF FILTH - Dani Filth Finally Joins Facebook:
"As much as I have continued to resist the lure of the dark-side and refrain from having my own Facebook page," states CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth, "time has worn my stubbornness down to a smooth submission, with me bowed and broken and staring straight into the eyes of the bloody obvious. So here I am and here is my space, trailing cobwebs and with an eerie Grandfather clock stuck on midnight poised to be installed."
Papa Roach Offer Free Download Of “The Connection” B-Side “Set Me Off”
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD - Mock-Up/Specs Revealed For Die Hard Edition Of Upcoming Vinyl LP Box Set
Bring Me The Horizon Streaming “Sempiternal” Bonus Track “Deathbeds”
EVANESCENCE's TROY MCLAWHORN Filling In For SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY On The Road
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