The new Godsmack CD will be called 1000hp. The title track is due out as a single in August, but there is no set date for the album's release yet.
Black Star Riders have split with bassist Marco Mendoza and hired ex-Ratt bassist Robbie Crane in his place. Mendoza wanted to pursue other musical projects.
King's X bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick has a new musical project called Grinder Blues. The self-titled debut album is due out August 19th via Megaforce Records.