Trans-siberianOrchestra

It isn't everyday you find a metal band that features a classically trained electric violinist. Then again, every metal band isn't HUNG. The band is the brainchild of Lyris Hung, formerly of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Today Noisecreep is proud to exclusively premiere the song "Evil Tsar" from the band's upcoming self-titled debut ...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra creator Paul O'Neill calls Beethoven the "world's first heavy metal musician." After all, the main theme in Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 5' could easily have been written by Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath, he said. "So many of his musical motifs were guitar riffs," O'Neill told Noisecreep...

Considering that they had played nearly 200 shows to support 2008's 'The Formation of Damnation,' Bay Area thrash veterans Testament were looking forward to getting off the road and back in the studio to record their next disc. In early November, vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarist Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Paul Bostaph entered the practice space to started banging out riffs...

"It's not for the weak-hearted," vocalist Jeff Scott Soto tells Noisecreep of the music industry. "You have to have your strong self perseverance in this business. I wouldn't recommend it to anybody. I've learned the process to get over the humps, because there are just too many humps to even count...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra are a holiday tradition for many, including the band members themselves. "It has come to that point where it is tradition in most people's lives that they have to come to these shows, and it's definitely very interesting group to be a part of," singer Jeff Scott Soto tells Noisecreep...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O'Neill likens his act's music to a medieval castle. "Whether you're 7 or 107, if you see an old medieval castle, it looks cool," O'Neill told Noisecreep. "The closer you get to it, the cooler it is. The more you look, the more there is to find...

The 1990s rockers Wickedwitch are getting a second chance. Lead singer Zak Stevens (vocals, whose credits include Circle II Circle, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Savatage), Matt Leff (guitars), Chris Rapoza (bass) and Jeff Plate (drums, whose credits include Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage and Metal Church) have reformed as Machines of Grace...

After stints with both Black Lotus Records and Locomotive Records, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery opted to take the do-it-yourself route for his fourth solo album, 'House Of Insanity.' He formed his own label, Face The Music Records...

'House Of Insanity' is the new solo album from Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery. On it, he traverses thrash, pop and reggae. Former Megadeth guitarist Glen Drover makes a guest appearance on 'The Fleas'. Caffery told Noisecreep, "Glen and I are really good friends...