Swedish hard rock veterans Europe have set “More Is More” as the working title of their eighth studio album, tentatively due in early 2009. The CD, which was described by the band as a “a modern retro rock album,” is being helmed by the Swedish Grammy award-winning producer Tobias Lindell, known for his work with […]

The upcoming show by The Crickets at Sofia, Bulgaria’s National Palace of Culture on December 12 is sold out now.

Depeche Mode are on the final stage of creating their new studio album. The effort is due on April 21, 2009 via Mute Records…

NME reports that Trent Reznor has said Nine Inch Nails’ 2009 gigs will be their last “for the foreseeable future”. Reznor offered little explanation as to why the band would stop touring, but did say he wanted to try a “different approach” to playing live… “This was an amazing tour and production – certainly the […]

Metallica, Mastodon, Les Claypool and Pearl Jam are among the artists featured on the DVD “Live from Bonnaroo 2008”, due in January via Superfly Presents/A.C. Entertainment.The effort (view cover in the left), directed by Sam Erickson (a.o. Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket), features following tracklist: 01. The Raconteurs – Old Enough02. Sharon Jones & […]

Songs by Bon Jovi, Journey, Twisted Sister, Foreigner, Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, among others, will be included in the movie “Rock of Ages”, which will go into production next year. The film is set in the late 80’s…

”Due to the complete anarchy, disorder and chaos that go on in Greece at the moment, we’re in the unfortunate position to inform you that the upcoming shows in Greece and Bulgaria this weekend will not happen and are postponed. We feel that the situation is not safe for anyone right now and it’s beyond […]

Varna, Bulgaria’s Area 51 Club shall host a two-day punk/hardcore/metal fest on December 26-27, 2008. So far following bands have been confirmed to take part: Crowfish, A-Moral, Maniacal Pictures, Cold Breath, Bois with Boots, One Faith, G.O.T.C., On Our Own, Twist, Contradiction.

Los Angeles-based industrial metal masters Static-X have set “Cult of Static” as the title of their sixth studio album, due on March 17, 2009 via Reprise Records. The CD will include a new version of the song “Lunatic” (originally from the soundtrack to “Punisher: War Zone”) featuring a guest guitar solo by Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine. […]

Blur are reforming to play live next year, revealed New Musical Express today. The full line-up – Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree – will play their first gig together since 2002. Speaking to NME, Albarn and Coxon explained they had put their differences behind them and were looking forward to playing […]