Orange County, California’s AVENGED SEVENFOLD has tapped DREAM THEATER’s Mike Portnoy to play on the band’s forthcoming album following the recent passing of AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer James “The Rev” Sullivan. “[We] want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record has officially began,” AVENGED SEVENFOLD said in a statement. […]

An army of fans — more than 500,000 of them — went out to support Sade’s (shah-DAY’) latest CD, ‘Soldier of Love,‘ giving the group their first No. 1 disc in 20 years. ‘Soldier of Love‘В  sold 501,665 units in its first week, debuting on top of the Billboard 200 album charts, according to Nielsen […]

John Lydon has revealed that he’d “love” to re-record Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. In an interview with Stool Pigeon, the Sex Pistols man explained that he was invited into the studio by Pink Floyd, but turned them down. “Two years ago when they [Pink Floyd] came to LA, they […]

Theatre of Tragedy has issued the following update about streaming two samples online from their upcoming EP: “The first two samples of the Addenda EP, Deadland (Tommy Olsson remake) and Frozen (Ambrosius mix), are available here now. Also the new release date for the ‘Forever is the World Tour Edition’ with the Addenda EP included […]

No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani has revealed that the sound of their new album is being influenced by 80’s music, particularly “one-hit wonders”. Currently working on their first album since 2001’s ‘Rock Steady’, Stefani explained how they’ve been inspired by the music from that decade. “The last few weeks we’ve been listening to the worst of […]

We are now entering a stage whereupon only TMR listeners can vote! As you all know, the “Hottest Bulgarian Rock Band” contest will determine who gets to open up for Er Maluk, Insmouth and Odd Crew at Tangra Mega Rock radio’s 4th anniversary show on 24th March at ‘Universiada Hall’. We had over 50 demo […]

Dancefloor-rockin’ NYC gypsy-punks Balkan Beat Box have released a new song off their upcoming album, Blue Eyed Black Boy, due out April 27 on Nat Geo Music. Download ‘War Again’ below! Self-produced and recorded in Tel Aviv and Belgrade, Serbia, the song melds Eastern European musical elements with dub rhythms and hard-charging lyrics that bemoan […]

Providence, Rhode Island death metal outfit Vital Remains is currently looking for a lead guitarist. Requirements include professional gear, a valid passport, a valid driver’s license, a clean record, ability to tour “anytime, anywhere,” and a willingness to relocate to Rhode Island. Candidates must create a video of themselves performing solos from the songs “Icons […]

Former Skid Row rocker Sebastian Bach was hailed a hero at a Guns N’ Roses gig on Sunday – after he stopped a knife-wielding man from approaching his close friend Axl Rose. Bach, along with a host of stars including Mickey Rourke and Ryan Phillippe, was at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York for […]

DREAM COMPANY will be playing at the newlyВ R.B.F. club.В  “A greatВ BON JOVI show is guaranteed with classic hits like Bed Of Roses, Keep The Faith, It’s My Life, Livin’ On A Prayer, Bad Medicine, In These Arms, Always and many more.” – the local promoter said.В  Tickets are on sale throughВ eventim.bg, 0.4.3. shopВ and Rock bar […]