Steve Grice, Onslaught has posted the following studio update:

"Onslaught have now completed the recording of their new studio album Killing Peace, which is due for release in February (via Candlelight Records). The album is an uncompromising mixture of true thrash tunes which will grab you by the throat.

"On a recent airing by Terrorizer's Ian Glasper, the album was described as 'better than SLAYER at their best.' The record-buying thrash fans will be able to judge that themselves in February.

"We don't feel is if we are competing against the likes of Slayer etc. but we are sure giving these guys a run for their money."

Killing Peace was recorded at Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England with producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS).

Song titles set to appear on the CD include 'Destroyer Of Worlds', 'Pain', 'Tested To Destruction', 'Burn', 'Shock And Awe', 'Prayer For The Dead', 'Twisted Jesus' and 'Killing Peace'.

Upcoming tour dates include:

January
27 - Thessaloniki, Greece at Hydrogios
28 - Athens, Greece at An Club

Source Onslaught

TMZ is first to reports that:

Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band.

Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Van Halen spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio. Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year.

The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin.

Source TMZ