Funeral for a Friend have started their own label, called Join Us. The new company’s first release shall be its founders’ new album, of course, due later in the year. Funeral for a Friend – “Walk Away“

Bulgarian progressive metal quintet Mystica completed work on its full-length debut album. The CD, recorded at Stain Studio, shall be entitled “Dreams in Real Forms” (view cover in the left) and is set to surface in the end of May. Additional details can be found at myspace.com/mysticabg.

Bob Dylan has completed an illustrated kid’s book, called “Forever Young“. The 40-page “heartwarming and meaningful story about the importance of doing good” is for those aged three and up, and should hit shelves on October 6.

Soulfly set “Conquer” as the title of their next studio album, due on July 29 via Roadrunner Records. Recorded in a line-up featuring Max Cavalera (guitar and vocals), Joe Nunez (drums), Marc Rizzo (guitar) and Bobby Burns (bass), the CD is going to include 13 songs, some of them being recorded with guest appearances by […]

Motley Crue have set a June 17 release date for their new album, entitled “Saints of Los Angeles“. The CD will be issued through MГ¶tley Records. In support of the album, the LA quartet will embark on a 40-plus-city North American amphitheater tour, beginning July 1 in West Palm Beach, and wrapping August 31 in […]

New York’s hardcore godfathers Agnostic Front uploaded the video for their current single “For My Family” on the Internet. You may check it out below. Enjoy! Agnostic Front – “For My Family“

Queen and Paul Rodgers performed a brand-new song from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio new album on Englands’s top comedy TV show “Al Murray’s Happy Hour”. The track is entitled “C-Lebrity” and is available for viewing here: Queen + Paul Rodgers – “C-Lebrity” (live)

Finland’s hard rock veterans Hanoi Rocks shall release a live DVD on June 10 via Cherry Red/MVD. Entitled “The Nottingham Tapes“, it shall feature a performance filmed on April 23, 1984 at the Palais in Nottingham, England. Hanoi Rocks – “Up Around the Bend” (live 1984)

Brian May has been awarded an honorary fellowship for his contribution to astronomy and services to the understanding of science at Liverpool John Moores University. Queen’s guitarist has taken over the role of Chancellor from Tony Blair’s wife Cherie Blair. Duties May will have to undertake as Chancellor include representing the university on special occasions […]

The Smashing Pumpkins will be inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk on April 23. Frontman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin will be place their handprints in cement alongside other honourees, including Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder and Brian Wilson. Smashing Pumpkins – “Ava Adore“