Veteran Swedish death metallers Dismember shall play live in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 18. The venue and supporting bands are yet to be announced. This shall be the group’s first ever visit to Bulgaria, however without drummer Fred Estby, who left his colleagues just a few days ago. No replacement has been confirmed so far.

Former Megadeth and Cacophony guitarist Marty Friedman shall film his show in Japan’s capital Tokyo on May 12. The footage shall be released later in the year as a live DVD. During the concert Friedman shall be accompanied by guitarist Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic Ink), bassist Chris Catero (Razer, ex-Wardog) and drummer Jeremy Colson (Steve […]

The second edition of the so-called Rock Nights on Bulgaria’s music television channel MM TV shall be broadcasted between 0:30В and 6:00 a.m. (CET+1) this Sunday, and shall be dedicated toВ death metalВ andВ grindcore. You’ll see videos and live footage of bands like Morbid Angel, Carcass, Suffocation, Deicide, Gorefest, Benediction, interviews with Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Pungent Stench, […]

On Friday, April 20, about 550 fans danced like hell during the fifth concert promoted by the only independent professional online rock radio in Bulgaria – Tangra Mega Rock. For six hours -В from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.В – the avantgarde music adorers who had gathered in Sofia’s Black Box Club enjoyed the music performed by […]

“The Last Kind Words”, the third album by DevilDriver (the current band of former Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara), has had its release date pushed back from June 4 to June 18 in Europe. The CD was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas with producer Jason Suecof, known for his great work with Trivium, […]

Guitarist Dino Cazares (Asesino, ex-Fear Factory) has signed a deal with Roadrunner Records for the territory of Europe with his new band Divine Heresy. The group’s line-up is completed by drummer Tim Yeung (Vital Remains, Hate Eternal) and Vext’s vocalist Tommy Cummings. Divine Heresy are to release their debut album later in the year. The […]

After Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, ex-Kyuss) criticised Ozzy’s self-titled festival earlier this month, stating that Queens of the Stone Age would never take part in the Ozzfest again because “they treat the bands like shit”, Sharon Osbourne responded quite quickly and furiously. Ozzy’s wife, manager and co-creator of […]

The second volume of a Universal Records compilation of Johnny Cash tracks, “The Legend of Johnny Cash, Vol. II”, is to be released on May 21. The follow-up to the double platinum selling first part spans Cash’s career from 1956 to 2003 and includes 20 tracks, a.o. collaborations with June Carter, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, […]

The artwork for Ozzy Osbourne’s long-awaited new album, “Black Rain”, has been finally revealed. You can view it in the left. The prince of darkness has also made clear the tracklist for the effort, which looks this way: 01. Not Going Away 02. I Don’t Wanna Stop 03. Black Rain 04. Lay Your World on […]

Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Ministry ex-Murderdolls) has confirmed he’ll sit behind the drumkit for Korn this summer. This news follows the recent departure of Terry Bozzio (ex-Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), who replaced original skinsman David Silveria in December 2006 and, on the other hand, was replaced by Bad Religion’s Brooks Wackerman for Korn’s latest show a […]