In the beginning of the yearВ we reported the surprising-is-putting-it-mildly news that post-punk pioneers SWANS have recorded their first album in 13 years. Vague release plans can change though, so we tried not to get our hopes too high. Well, now the disc has a release date and track list. Get those expectations soaring! UPDATE: It […]

Vocalist Snowy Shaw (Therion, Dream Evil, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Memento Mori, Notre Dame) has quit Swedish progressive/experimental metallers Therion after four years, two studio albums, live DVDs and numerous tours around the world. Commented Snowy: “I’ve had a terrific and great time touring and working with Therion and I do wish them nothing but […]

Grinderman have revealed the artwork and tracklisting for their forthcoming new album. Called ‘Grinderman 2’, the follow-up to 2007’s self-titled studio effort is released in the UK on September 13 and in North America on September 14. The group, which is made up of Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos, are also […]

According to ESPN Soccernet, a Catalan death-metal fan had become the toast of Spain. Carles Puyol was an unlikely source for the winning goal but this was a game always destined to be won by the single moment of either inspiration or error. In fact, Puyol’s goal provided both as Spain defeated Germany in regular […]

English version coming soon Имаме огромното удоволствие РґР° РІРё съобщим, че британската формация ще СЃРµ качи РЅР° главната сцена РЅР° бургаската фиеста РЅР° 14 август, веднага след ЕВЪРЛАСТ. UNKLE ще СЃРµ представят като истинска РіСЂСѓРїР° Рё СЃРµ очаква РґР° изпълнят парчета от новия си албум – ‘Where Did the Night Fall’ – излязъл през май 2010, както […]

After three years in the making, PRIMAL FEARВ vocalistВ has started the production of his first solo album last weekend. One of the most colorful personalities of the Swedish metal scene will nail down the drums @ Studio Seven – Snowy Shaw, who is well known for his work in Dream Evil, Therion, Kind Diamond, Mercyful Fate, […]

‘Goodnight Insomnia’, the new video from Germany gothic rockers End Of Green, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed with Gregor Wiebe from Munich’s Huckleberryking Media. The track comes off the group’s seventh album, ‘High Hopes in Low Places’, which is scheduled for an August 20 release in Germany, Austria and Switzerland via Silverdust […]

After their stunning performance atВ BulhgarianВ SonisphereВ on 23В June (PICTURES), STONE SOUR have just revealedВ the top secret cover art of their upcoming new album Audio Secrecy. ‘Audio Secrecy’ will be out on 6 September through Roadrunner,В in the meantimeq first single ‘Mission Statement’ has been collecting your votesВ at theВ TUBORG TOP 40В Mega Rock Chart.

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of legends SEPULTURA! Commented shredder Andreas Kisser: “We are happy to be at Nuclear Blast, especially in the year we are celebrating 25 years of history, and it is a grear honour for us to join forces with the most metal label in the world. I am […]

There is no new Van Halen album, despite rumours to the contrary. There have been reports recently that the band – vocalist David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen – were in the studio working on a record for release next year. But Janie Van Halen, […]