Roadrunner Records will release a special edition of Machine Head‘s latest album “The Blackening” on October 27. The issue will feature the original 2007 effort, as well as two additional discs – one CD and one DVD. Here’s the complete tracklist: Bonus CD (B-sides & Rarities 1994-2008):01. Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover)02. Alan’s […]

Sweden’s electro metallers Deathstars have just finished recording their new album.The CD is currently being mixed, and it’s title shall be “Deathglam“. Deathstars – “Cyanide“

The most requested songs at funerals in West Australia are now not traditional hymns, but… football theme songs, as well as… rock anthems, manly by the likes of AC/DC and Metallica. Here’s what one of the local funeral directors had to say: “In the last few years there have been requests for more contemporary music […]

A release party for the birth of Metallica‘s new albumВ “Death Magnetic“В shall take place onВ September 16В at the Backstage ClubВ in Sofia, Bulgaria. Start – 9 p.m. Entrance – free.

Tomorrow, September 12, we’ll mark one year since the tragic death of one Bulgaria’s most talented rock drummers – Michail “Tzuro” Yalandjiev. May he rest in peace.

The Associated Press reports that progressive rock legends Yes have replaced their iconic singer Jon Anderson due to illnes. Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White and Oliver Wakeman have decided to go on with a new vocalist. The guy’s name is Benoit David, hailing from the Canadian Yes tribute band Close to the Edge. A […]

As you already know, Queen + Paul Rodgers will release their new (and first) full-length studio album on September 15 via EMI. Entitled “The Cosmos Rocks” (view cover in the left), the CD is being preceded by the single “C-lebrity“, which is available for hearing below. Besides, you can already listen to audio samples of […]

FirewindВ shall play live inВ Sofia, BulgariaВ onВ December 12, 2008 at the Blue Box Club.

D_2 shall open the new season at Sofia’s The Club with a live show on September 20 (Saturday). D_2 – “Here & Now“

French composer Hector Zazou has died on Monday, September 8, aged 60. Zazou, who fell seriously ill earlier this year, was a producer and collaborator who fused classical influences with electronic music. His most recently completed album, “In the House of Mirrors“, is due for release imminently. Rest in peace. Hector Zazou – “Jeanne d’Arc“