Veteran California metallers Armored Saint have written a dozen of songs for their next studio album. The band plans on entering the studio with bassist Joey Vera handling the engineering and producing duties. Armored Saint’s current line-up features Joey next to John Bush (vocals), Jeff Duncan (guitar), Phil Sandoval (guitar) and Gonzo (drums). Armored Saint […]

Philadelphia’s metalcore veterans Turmoil have tapped Nate Johnson of Through the Eyes of the Dead to replace longtime frontman Jon Gula, who left the group in September. At present the band is working on its first album since 1999’s “The Process of…”. An early 2009 release through Eulogy Recordings is expected. Turmoil – “Playing Dead” […]

“Missing Cleveland”, the new video from Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, ex-Velvet Revolver), can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who has previously helmed videos for such artists as Red Hot Chili Pepper, Atreyu and Papa Roach. The song comes off Weiland’s second solo album, “Happy in Galoshes“. Scott Weiland – […]

Reunited hardcore legends Earth Crisis have set “To The Death” as the title of their new album, due in the spring via Century Media. The self-produced CD was recorded at Castle Recording Studios in Utica, New York and is currently being mixed by Tue Madsen, known for his work with a.o. Heaven Shall Burn, Moonspell, […]

Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway Tour tops the list of the biggest tours for 2008. The trek, promoted in North America and Europe by AEG Live, grossed $210.6 million and drew 2,157,675 fans. In second place is Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s Magic Tour, which grossed $204.5 million for the period. Springsteen reported another […]

Pearl Jam are to re-issue their classic 1991 debut album “Ten” at the end of March. This is to be available in four editions. Each will include a re-mastered version of the original record, plus a complete Brendan O’Brien remix CD. The latter will also feature 6 previosuly unreleased tracks – early versions of “Breath” […]

The first 500 promo tickets for the upcoming concert by SodomВ and Grave DiggerВ in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 7, 2009, are almost sold out. From now on you can buy ordinary tickets for 18 Euro via Eventim.bg.

Toma Zdravkov released his debut album “Hero” (view cover in the left) yesterday.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies shall play live at Sofia, Bulgaria’s Blue Box Club this Saturday, December 13.

The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ founder, main songwriter, singer and rhythm guitarist Steve Perry talked to Tangra Mega Rock a couple of days before the American swing band’s first ever concert in Sofia, Bulgaria on December 13, 2008… Check out the entire interview HERE.