Pearl Jam will release their 8th studio album sometime in May 06 - the first single to be released will be called "World Wide Suicide".

The Deftones have just finished recording there new un-named album expect a release Date around June 06 time.

Metal band Cold have decided to call it a day after 10 years and 4 albums, however Singer Scooter Ward and Drummer Sam McCandless will start a new project.

Alice in Chains have recently re-formed for shows this summer Guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Drummer Sean Kinney, and Bassist Mike Inez will be joined by their chosen singer as of yet no news on the new singer.

Korn, Clutch and the Deftones will play at this years Download Festival on the 10th of June the same day that Metallica will play. The Download Festival runs from the 9-11 of June.

Pantera's DVD's- It's been reported that Pantera will have there "3 vulgar videos from hell" released as a triple disc DVD in April the DVD's will feature all of the bands video clips and live footage.

Rock band Down are considering returning to do a third album the band that features 2 ex members of Pantera Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown might be in the studio very soon some European tour dates might be announced as well.

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