Re-Act have announced the first two shows promoted by them in 2008. Both concerts shall take place in the end of January at the Swingin’ Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria. The first one is scheduled for January 24, featuring Britain’s Romeo Must Die, Macedonia’s Hardfaced and the local Underdogs. Three days later, on January 27, the […]

Atrocity have posted a 1-minute audio sample of their cover version of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic “Relax” HERE. The track comes off the German metallers’ new studio album, “Werk 80 II” (view cover in the left), which features interpretations of hit songs from the 80’s and is scheduled for release on February 29. […]

R.E.M. have announced their eagerly awaited 14th studio album shall be entitled “Accelerate”. The follow-up to 2004’s “Around the Sun”, which was recorded in Vancouver and Dublin with Bloc Party and Snow Patrol producer Jacknife Lee, is expected in April. According to frontman Michael Stipe, “Accelerate” is a guitar-driven album – “the fastest we’ve made […]

Megadeth have officially revealed the line-up for this year’s North American edition of the Gigantour, which will kick off mid-April and run through the end of May. Joining Dave Mustaine & Co. on the bill will be In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire.

Crowbar‘s frontman Kirk Windstein (also in Down) and guitarist Steve Gibb have started writing songs for the band’s next full-lenght album. The only thing known so far is that the follow-up to “Lifesblood for the Downtrodden” (2005) should surface this year…

The Doors have announced the release of another live recording on CD in the near future. The word goes about “Live in Pittsburgh” (view cover in the left) – a recording from May 2, 1970, due to surface officially on March 4, 2008. Here’s the effort’s complete tracklist: 01. Back Door Man02. Love Hides03. Five […]

Sweden’s avantgarde metal masters Katatonia shall enter studio in the end of March to start recording their 8th album. The only thing known so far is that the release date of the follow-up to the great “The Great Cold Distance” (2006) “has been set for mid autumn,” followed by a European headlining tour. “July“

Long-running hard rockers Whitesnake have revealed the name of the drummer who’ll replace Tommy Aldridge on the skins. The new addition to David Coverdale’s band is Chris Frazier (on the photo), known for his work with Steve Vai, Doug Aldridge, Tribe After Tribe, Doro and many more. Whitesnake are currently working on their new studio […]

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been named the “beard of the year” by the Beard Liberation Front. The singer has granted the 2007 award by the informal network of British beard wearers, beating Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez into second place, while Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson shared third place with last year’s winner, […]

Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene HГјtz stars in the upcoming short film “Filth and Wisdom”, which was directed by Madonna. Described as a “comedy drama musical romance”, the movie features Gogol Bordello themselves, too. The gypsy punk rockers have also contributed 3 songs to the film’s soundtrack. “Filth and Wisdom” is to be screened at the […]