Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has revealed that he is keeping himself busy putting together his first solo album: “I’m working on it pretty aggressively right now while I have the time, ’cause as soon as Velvet Revolver finds its singer, then it’s going to be off the races with that. I’m using this […]

Former Suede singer Brett Anderson has announced that he will release a new solo album, entitled “Wilderness“, by the end of the summer. The effort features a minimal set-up, with Anderson playing piano and guitar joined by cellist Amy Langley. It also features guest vocals from Emmanuelle Seigner on the song “A Different Place”.

Mark Knopfler did his first ever concert in Sofia, Bulgaria last night. РЎheck out some photos, courtesyВ of Victor Alexandrov,В in theВ GALLERY. And here’s Mark Knopfler’s Sofia setlist: 01. Cannibals 02. Why Aye Man 03. What It Is 04. Sailing to Philadelphia 05. True Love Will Never Fade06. The Fish and The Bird 07. Hill Farmer’s Blues […]

Judas Priest‘s forthcoming double-disc concept album, “Nostradamus“, based on the life of the 16th century French prophet, is available for streaming in its entirety HERE. The CD itself (view cover in the left) is scheduled for release in Europe via Columbia Records next Monday, June 16. Judas Priest – “Metal Gods” (live)

The Californian-Mexican punk/ska gang La PlebeВ is going to play live inВ Sofia, Bulgaria onВ June 29, 2008. The event is scheduled to take place at the Backstage Club, starting at 8 p.m. with a set by the local openers Catalyst. Tickets for the fiesta are gonna cost only 5 Euro. La Plebe – “Plebe por vida“

Former House of Pain member Everlast has announced the release of a new album – the first one in 4 years. Entitled “Love, War & The Ghost Of Whitey Ford“, the follow-up to 2004’s “White Trash Beautiful” will surface on September 24 and, according to its creator, “The sound is totally different than anything I’ve […]

Over 400,000 hours of archive music by artists such as Pink Floyd (on the photo), David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Roxy Music, ColdplayВ and The Beach Boys, among others, is to be released to the public for the very first time. The footage, including live concerts, interviews and rare studio sessions, will be released to EMI for […]

Justin Meldal-Johnsen (on the photo), who previously earned his stripes backing Beck, was announced as the latest bassist in the always mutating Nine Inch Nails. He takes the place of Rich Fownes behind frontman Trent Reznor in the line-up. Once rehearsals wrap up, the band will embark on a North American tour.

The Italian metal experimentalists Ephel Duath are to start recording their new album in July. It’s going to be produced by Giuseppe Orlando, and its title shall be “Through My Dog’s Eyes“. The CD is expected to be released by Earache Records by the end of the year. Ephel Duath – “The Passage“

Toma Zdravkov, who won this year’s edition of the Music Idol TV contest in Bulgaria, is going to support WhitesnakeВ and Def Leppard onВ July 4В at the already sold-out Academic Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria. Toma ZdravkovВ – “Soldier of Fortune“