NEWS

08 June 2009

This year’s Download has just got even bigger, with the announcement that the majority of performances from the Main Stage are to be streamed LIVE right here on www.downloadfestival.co.uk throughout the weekend of 12th-14th June. Following on from 2007’s hugely successful live web stream of the festival, including Iron Maiden’s epic main stage performance, this […]

08 June 2009

Scottish singer Paolo Nutini has seen his new album ‘Sunny-Side Up’ go straight to number one in the UK charts. Australian artist Daniel Merriweather took the number two spot with his new release, ‘Love & War’, while Eminem’s Relapse fell from one to three. Check out the new Nutini album HERE.

08 June 2009

The legendary British folk-metal outfit will release their brand new album ’In The… All Together’ on June 26. A special gig for the launch of the new album will take place at the Performance Academy, Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne. Cost: ВЈ2.00 There will be a special after party event ’In The… […]

08 June 2009

Bret Michaels ran into some scenery at the Tony Awards. Michaels, star of the reality show ‘Rock of Love,’ took to the stage with his hair-metal band Poison during the telecast’s opening production number, featuring performances from the season’s Broadway musicals. They performed ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ with the cast of ‘Rock of Ages,’ […]

08 June 2009

Professionally filmed video footage of the reunited LIMP BIZKIT‘s June 7, 2009 performance at the Rock Am Ring festival in NГјrburgring, Germany can be viewed below. LIMP BIZKIT are set to play in Sofia – Bulgaria on June 29.

08 June 2009

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz underwent open-heart surgery on Friday, June 5 after it was discovered that the main artery to his heart was almost “completely closed.” Dan, who says that he nearly died, has already been released from the hospital and is currently resting. “[I had a] scary few days,” he says. “Thanks again […]

06 June 2009

The Bulgarian death metal band will give you the chance to see their brand new video ‘Faces’ this Sunday on a special show at theThe Box club in Sofia. The video ofВ was directed by Boyan Karamfilov. You can check the song atВ Dimenzia’s MySpace. Dimenzia will play 3 more brand new songs at the concert, which […]

05 June 2009

Ratt and Extreme have teamed up to bring you this summer’s most rockin’ tour lineup? The tour, which will feature sets from both bands with Ratt closing, kicks off on July 12 in Amarillo, TX and runs through August 7th in Hampton Beach, NH. It will cross the U.S. and cover 16 markets, with more […]

05 June 2009

Kiss star Gene Simmons has raised $15,000 for a good cause – by selling his kidney stone in a bizarre online auction. The rock wildman reveals he recently suffered the ailment, but came up with a unique use for the solid formations of urinary minerals after passing it through his body. He says, “I passed […]

05 June 2009

Congratulations to all the SLAYER maniacs! We are going to blast you with the ball bustin’ live energy of SLAYER on theВ ‘Tangra Mega Live’ show tonight at 9 pm CET! And at the same time The Black Lodge metal bar in Sofia – Bulgaria will host a very special SLAYER party. No entrance fee!!! There […]