MANOWAR has revealed the following tracklisting for their upcoming album, Gods Of War, which is set to be released on February 23rd in Germany, February 26th for the rest of Europe and April 3rd for the USA/Canada via Magic Circle Music: 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', 'The Ascension', 'King Of Kings', 'Army Of The Dead, Part I', 'Sleipnir', 'Loki God Of Fire', 'Blood Brothers', 'Overture To Odin', 'The Blood Of Odin', 'The Sons Of Odin', 'Glory Majesty Unity', 'Gods Of War', 'Army Of The Dead, Part II', 'Odin', 'Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors'. Bonus Track: 'Die For Metal'. Gods Of War is Manowar's first entry in a cycle of concept albums; each a tribute to a different war god. Opening with the epic piece 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', the tone is set for an album beyond anything Manowar has done before. This album honors Odin - almighty father of the Norse gods - and details the history and exploits of this storied character. His power and wisdom were unmatched among the gods and he is paid tribute with human sacrifice on the battlefield, as heard in the song 'The Sons Of Odin', the stomping title track 'Gods Of War' and the storytelling 'The Blood Of Odin'. Germany, Spain, Norway, Portugal and Austria will host "Official Release Parties" for Gods Of War, which are as follows: Germany February 23 - Berlin - Halford 23 - Kaiserslautern - Flash 23 - Stuttgart - Club Prag 23 - Koln - Valhalla 23 - Hamburg - Ballroom 23 - N�rnberg - Rockfabrik 24 - Bochum - Matrix ( Showtruck available, includiing cool new merch) 24 - Herford - X 24 - Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik 24 - Essen - Turock. Spain February 24 - Bilbao (Barakaldo) - Leyenda Pub. Norway February 25 - Oslo - Rock In. Portugal 24 - Sintra - Don Baco. Austria 24 - Vienna - Escape Metalcorner. For all details concerning these parties, visit www.manowar.com/godsofwar.

A Gibson Guitar owned by BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is going on display at Harrods' central London store today in an exhibition called BORN TO ROCK as part of the month long 'Harrods Rocks' series of events. The guitar in question is one of his black Limited Edition Gibson Custom Shop SGs, as played on Black Sabbath recordings and tours since 2001. The exhibition in London follows the extremely successful Dublin show 'Rock Chic' which had record-breaking attendances at the National Museum Of Ireland and featured more than 100 legendary, vintage, rare and customised guitars, including instruments played by JIMI HENDRIX, RORY GALLAGHER, PHIL LYNNOTT, KEITH RICHARDS, BO DIDDLEY and MARK BOLAN. More information on the event which runs until March 3rd 2007 is available at www.borntorock.tv

To commemorate the 25 years of the QUEENSRYCHE legacy, the band is now offering a complete collection of contemporary artwork from each of their 10 studio released albums. According to a band update, "each of these pieces of Queensryche art history are available as beautiful full color and are personally autographed by ALL the band members - Geoff (Tate - vocals), Eddie (Jackson - bass), Michael (Wilton - guitar) and Scott (Rockenfield - drums). The prints are 23" x 23" photographic reproductions produced on the highest quality photographic paper, and are suitable for framing." For more info visit www.queensryche.com.

SONATA ARCTICA have named their forthcoming new album Unia. The album will be released on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.

"Velvet Revolver"'s second album, "Libertad", has been given a tentative U.S. release date of Tuesday, May 15th, according to Blabbermouth.net. A posting at the web site of Sony BMG Norway has listed a European arrival date of Monday, May 14th, with the North American release slated for the following day. Velvet Revolver is signed to Sony BMG subsidiary RCA Records. The release dates have not been officially confirmed by representatives for the label.

Frontman Scott Weiland told us that Velvet Revolver has become more cohesive as a band on Libertad after touring for 18 months in support of its 2004 debut, Contraband: "You know, on the first album, we hadn't played together very much. You know, we really didn't know each other as a band. And after touring pretty solidly for a year and a half, you get to know what your musical identity is. And so on this record, I think we've really sort of defined what our musical identity is, you know, at least up to this point."

David Lee Roth is back in "Van Halen", and the group will tour this summer, it has been confirmed. A statement titled "Van Halen Is Back" reads, "In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, Van Halen officially announces their 2007 North American tour. The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original Van Halen front man David Lee Roth will perform with (guitarist) Eddie and (drummer) Alex Van Halen, along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, for 40 shows this summer. Van Halen fans can look forward to legendary high intensity performances, featuring a setlist of the most iconic hits ever produced by America's premiere rock band."