A MEAT LOAF tribute singer is being sued for $100,000 by the Texan singer’s lawyers. But UK-based Dean Torkington, who’s been impersonating the Bat Out of Hell icon since 1996, says the legal action is a case of “bullying” and he won’t bow to it. He first fell foul of Meat when he was invited […]

The brand new PRO-ROCK magazine is out next week, 25 July. GOJIRA is the cover story with huge posters of NILE and PARKWAY DRIVE as well. Interviews with KAMELOT, TRIVIUM, DYING FETUS, BARONESS, DIO DISCIPLES, WITHIN TEMPTATION, PERIPHERY, LIZZY BORDEN, STRYPER, AMON, HOLY MOSES, TULUS, HELLYEAH, THE AGONIST, TERAMAZE, TROLLFEST. and many more…

Today, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist FLEA released his debut solo EP, Helen Burns. Digital downloads are available here at a “name your own price” until August 9th when it becomes available through all digital retailers. A limited edition 180-gram vinyl is also available, and includes a piece of one of the bass strings FLEA […]

TRACII GUNS has retired his version of LA GUNS in favour of his new band, LEAGUE OF GENTLEMAN, so he can keep making music with a clear conscience. Two lineups had been using the name on the circuit, with the guitarist’s outfit vying with a squad led by singer Phil Lewis. But after deciding it […]

It now appears that Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe will be let out on bail in the Czech Republic, where he is facing a charge of manslaughter. A panel of judges have rejected objections from the prosecution. However, bail seems to have been increased to $400,000. Originally it was set at $200,000.

THE TWANG are set to release their third album, ’10:20′, on October 29. The band will put out the LP on the Jump The Cut Records label and revealed the name of the first single in a statement, which read: “We are delighted with the record and we’re buzzing for you to all hear it. […]

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood will follow-up the June release of their debut Big Moon Ritual, with the release of the companion album, The Magic Door, on September 11th. Both albums were recorded in two marathon sessions earlier this year at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles with producer Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Devendra Banhart, Papercuts) after the […]

WHITE LION frontman MIKE TRAMP has completed recording the follow-up to his 2011 album ‘Stand Your Ground’. In a posting at miketramp.dk Tramp said: “Well the new album is done, and I must tell you, I am both pleased and proud. It has been such a comfort to finally be able to make this album, […]

IRON MAIDEN mainman STEVE HARRIS will release his first solo album, British Lion, on September 24. The ten-track record is described as “decidedly heavy rock” but also as a “different beast” from the music of NWOBHM giants Maiden. The band includes singer Richard Taylor, gutarists David Hawkins (who also plays keys) and Grahame Leslie and drummer Simon […]

Radio TANGRA MEGA ROCK closed its summer live season in Sofia with a ball bustin show on Monday night. Mighty HATEBREED headlined a special night at the open air ‘Pork Pie’ club in Sofia, supported by VENDETTA, SMUT and LAST HOPE. This is what tha band posted on its official Facebook page: “Sofia Bulgaria was INCREDIBLE! We promise we won’t […]