NEWS

21 February 2008

Jonathan DavisВ (Korn),В Serj TankianВ (System of a Down)В andВ Chris CornellВ (ex-Soundgarden, Audioslave) are among the latest artists confirmed to perform at this year’s editions of the German mega-festivals Rock im ParkВ and Rock am Ring, scheduled to take place on June 6-8 respectively in Nuernberg and at the Nuerburgring. Other bands that will play at the events are Metallica, Rage […]

21 February 2008

Metallica have issued the following update: “We’re psyched that our friends in Machine Head have said “yes” to more fun and games following the good times that were had by all at Wembley last summer. They will play with us in Chorzow, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic for the two headlining shows on the first […]

21 February 2008

Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and Take That triumphed at last night’s annual Brit Awards ceremony, hosted by the Osbourne family – Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack. Arctic Monkeys picked up the Best British Band and Best British Album prizes. Dave Grohl & Co. made it a clean sweep in their international categories, winning the Best […]

21 February 2008

Guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer, who was forced to temporarily leave Korn due to “personal problems”, shall rejoin his colleagues. This is going to happen on Saturday, February 23, in the climax of the Bakersfield stars’ European tour.

20 February 2008

French tech-metal masters Gojira shall enter studio in April to record their next full-length album. The work shall be finished by June, as afterwards frontman Joe Duplantier shall play some major European summer festivals as bass player with Cavalera Conspiracy. The follow-up to Gojira’s “From Mars to Sirius” is scheduled for release in the autumn […]

20 February 2008

Steve Harris’ daughter Lauren Harris and her band shall release their debut album, entitled “Calm Before the Storm“, on May 30 via Demolition Records. As already reported the CD was produced by Tommy McWilliams, known for his work with Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada. One song off it, “Steal Your Fire“, is available for free […]

20 February 2008

“There’s no talk of System of a Down doing anything,” guitarist Daron Malakian has told MTV. “We’re not planning on doing anything. If anyone’s holding their breath for a System record, they’re going to turn blue and pass out. It’s a long ways away, if it ever even happens. We don’t even talk about it […]

20 February 2008

Bulgaria’s hardcore leaders Last Hope shall visit Italy this weekends to record 5 new songs for an EP at Alpha Omega Studio. The mini-album, scheduled for release this spring, shall be entitled “Reality Check. Last Hope – “Last Hope“

20 February 2008

This Friday, February 22, Tangra Mega Rock shall conduct an interview live on air with the one and only Kultur Shock. Aroung 11:30 a.m. (CET+1) the international folk-punk gang shall present its new live album, “Live in Europe”, as well as its upcoming show in Sofia, Bulgaria on March 6, which was announced some time […]

20 February 2008

U2 have entered a Dublin studio to begin work on their new album. The follow-up to 2004’s “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” is being produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, however no release date or title have been set yet… U2 – “Sunday Bloody Sunday” (live)