Holland’s rock avantgardists The Gathering shall release a two-CD and a two-DVD set on October 31. Entitled “A Noise Severe” (view cover in the left), both releases contain recordings of the group’s March 24, 2007 performance at the 4,000-capacity venue Teatro Caupolican in Santiago, Chile. The DVD edition features plenty of bonus material, a.o. a […]

On Thursday, September 6, Sofia’s 8th Ball ClubВ shall hos a party preceding the upcoming concert by NOFXВ and Ignite in Bulgaria. The event starts at 9 p.m., and the entrance is free. As for the concert itself, it will happen next Monday, September 10, at Sofia’s 3000-capacity Hristo Botev Sports Hall.

The Irish punk rock veterans Stiff Little Fingers have announced they’ll be releasing a DVD, entitled “Still Burning”, at the end of September. Meanwhile, the quartet continues working on its next full-length studio album, tentatively due in the end of the year.

American stoner rockers Hermano, fronted by former Kyuss mastermind John Garcia, shall release their third full-length studio album on October 19. The follow-up to 2005’s “Dare I Say…” is going to be entitled “…Into the Exam Room”.

Germany’s young extreme “modern metal” machine Maroon (nothing to do with Maroon 5!) has finished work on its new album. Entitled “The Cold Heart of the Sun” (view cover in the left), the follow-up to last year’s “When Worlds Collide” is due on October 19 via Century Media. To promote the release, Maroon will join […]

Joker Media confirmed the joint show by HelloweenВ and Gamma Ray in Sofia, BulgariaВ on November 18 (Sunday) at the Winter Sports Palace. The event starts at 8 p.m. local time (CET+1), with tickets costing 25 to 30 leva (presale) and 35В leva (at the door). The poster for the event can be seen in our GIG GUIDE.

Bulgaria’s melodic punk rock leaders Crowfish shall head on a national tour in October. During the shows Chavdar (vocals and guitar), George (bass), Bojo (drums) and Stambe (guitar) shall be joined by the local acts Spot, Empty Face, Mindown, CatalystВ and D.S.O.L.. The tour itself is promoted by Area 51 Booking and Globe Bulgaria. Here are […]

Tangra Mega Rock‘s special messenger in the Land of the Rising Sun, Mr. Koko Stoynov, returned successfully to Bulgaria with tons of impressions about the rock scene in Japan, the local metal fans (especially the female ones) and, of course, the East Asian sports situation. Expect Koko San to reveal everything live on air during […]

David Bowie will appear in two upcoming episodes of BBC’s newest incarnation of the science fiction TV series Doctor Who as an evil alien. The British singer’s character attempts to abduct mystery writer Agatha Christie…

Bulgaria’s evil metal masters Ebanizm shall visit the capital Sofia on Friday, September 7, in order to try devastating the still new 8th Ball Club. The massacre starts at 9 p.m.,В with tickets costing just 1.5 Euro.